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Editorial: Have Montreal Overtaken the Older Expansion Sides?
If there is a Swiss German word for Cascadia – the Engine of American Soccer, its utterance will surely provoke a chuckle from Montreal head coach Marco Schallibaum.
The new head coach of the Montreal Impact must have been told he was in for a difficult baptism when the fixture list presented him with Seattle and Portland away.
Instead, l'Impact are looking down on the Eastern Conference with six points out of six from two away matches and probably wondering what all the fuss was about.
From having observed both games, Prost Amerika can see two reason for this.
Firstly, the Montreal Impact simply had better players than either of their Cascadian hosts. Although the club only arrived in Major League Soccer last year, they have cobbled together a neat mixture of experienced MLS know how journeymen, typified by Justin Mapp, and quality international stars, mostly Italian.
Glancing down their team sheet, you see names like Alessandro Nesta (78), Marco Di Vaio (14) and Matteo Ferrari (11). The numbers in brackets are not their ages or salaries, but the number of international appearances for Italy.
Elsewhere, there is Mapp (250), Davy Arnaud (275) and Troy Perkins (161). Those numbers are Major League Soccer appearances.
You can chuck in some Latin flair from Colombian Nelson Rivas and Brazil's Felipe, and for passion add in the heart of native Quebecer Patrice Bernier who first played for Impact in 2000.
We didn't even mention the guy who floored the Timbers with a spectacular over headkick., Hassoun Camara. From a right back as well, a goal from an overhead kick from a full back. (see video)
This is a side that already has everything on the pitch. Off it, they made what now was an admittedly bad choice for coach in Jesse Marsch. Not that anyone in Montreal has dissed him. It was simply not a good fit. Now they have Schallibaum, a man who speaks every language needed to be the head coach of a Quebec team full of Italians in an Anglophone league.
And above it all; in Joey Saputo, they have a man not afraid to spend money on his pet project. His own money.
The second factor which doesn't augur quite so well is that their style suits playing away from home perfectly. An eager opponent, urged on by a home crowd, pushes forward. Impact's quality defenders and defensive midfielders cover, swamp and intercept when necessary.
They do also play their fair share of long balls which takes their passing accuracy statistic down to unimpressive levels like 74% against the Timbers and 76% in Seattle. On the flip side, when they launch those speculative passes for Di Vaio and fail to find him, they still have their entire team behind the ball which is deep in enemy territory.
Against Portland they had just 37.4% of the possession. They just about scratched 40% against the Sounders.
Both Cascadian sides were then able to console themselves with the purely statistical reality that they had controled the game. In reality, they didn't. Mopping up pressure without a glut of goal threats is the Impact's game plan; not Sigi Schmid's or Caleb Porter's.
When Impact have the ball, they play at their own pace. They have the quality to keep the ball, to prod and probe. They sit nice and deep. They have both numbers and class behind the ball.
Can they however replicate this style at home, when the visitors have the luxury of sitting back and they have the obligation to entertain the home crowd?
The first test comes on Saturday when neighbours Toronto visit in what is sure to be a highly charged derby match. With the Whitecaps resting, Montreal have the chance to be the only side with three wins.
Montreal will be tough to beat on the road but will have to take more initiative when teams come to Saputo Stadium.
Do Justin Mapp, Sanna Nyassi, Patrice Bernier, Felipe and Andrea Pisanu have the pace or creativity to thread the ball through defences more packed than the Sounders one that moved agreeably out of the way for Davy Arnaud to score in Seattle?
However from our local perspective, it is reasonable to ask the following. Do they have a stronger squad in Year 2 than Sounders and Portland in Years 5 and 3?
And if so, why?
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Newly elected state Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth, has introduced the inevitable bill to restore the $100 million that was cut from the University of New Hampshire's budget in the last legislative session. Of course, there is a catch. The state does not have the money.
Said Fuller Clark to New Hampshire Public Radio last week, "I know that many of us are committed to reinstating the cigarette tax, and I think there may be some other opportunity to find new ways to raise revenues within the given constraints of no income tax, no sales tax." The cigarette tax hike would generate a tiny fraction of the money needed.
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In other words, she has no idea. And so it begins. After Democrats took the state Legislature in 2006, they set their spending priorities, then grasped for every possible dime to pay for them. Taxes and fees went up. They even borrowed to pay for operating expenses. Fuller Clark's bill raises the reasonable suspicion that history will repeat itself.
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It took three times to amend Article 27, which as proposed asked voters for $44,000 to be deposited in the town's Capital Reserve Ambulance Replacement Fund.

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A good friend, who's due a month before I am, thinks she's an expert on pregnancy. She criticizes my food choices, tells me what is and isn't safe for the baby, and compares our bodies -- even our changing bra sizes. I want to have a happy pregnancy and share it with her, but her constant comparisons and know-it-all attitude are driving me nuts! What should I do?
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Neshel: if your friends are making fun of you then they are not really your friends. That is just out and out mean. Tell them to stop or you will stop talking to them. That is totally inappropriate and rude! I HAD a friend like that and I got rid of her. If they make you sad or mad they are not worth being around. Your friends should support you and make you feel better.posted 06/18/2008 by SuzieSedona
The best advice I hear on this subject is to let people know you are following your doctors advice, and you trust that your doctor will tell you if you are doing something that you shouldn't be or if you aren't doing something you should. They usually get the hint and you are not saying they are wrong so they don't get offendedposted 09/19/2008 by llgeier
I just spent my whole thanksgiving weekend listening to my mom (of 5) and my youngest sister (no kids) talk endless nonsense about me and my pregnancy. I dont look pregnant enough (im 30wks, i didnt know i was trying to achieve a certain 'look'), im not eating enough, my pants are too tight (my sis thinks this is the reason why im not 'bigger'), I haven't registered for anything yet, i need this and that, i need a new car....I am not kidding, this really occured. And yes, it was SUPER irritating but all it shows is that a)my sis really wants a baby and is simply jealous and b)they are excited in their own right, they are just socially inept when it comes to showing it. I wont lie, i got VERY annoyed...im still annoyed, but that does know one any good b/c im the ONLY one who was affected by it...they dont even realize what they are doing or saying!! So, i guess my best advice is either steer clear of your friend, or grin and bear it. Or get mad and blame the hormones! GOOD LUCK!posted 11/28/2007 by chasncwbys
I have a best friend who is a month ahead of me and for the first four months she was an expert on pregnancy. Everything I did or wanted to do, she questioned. When I was aggravated enough, I finally let her know that I would not do anything to hurt this child. It actually helped and she laid off a bit. I've now gotten to the point that I really do not like talking about our pregnancy since that is one of her main topics of conversation.posted 12/10/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I think you may have to find a nice way to tell her to bug off. Also, it's worse once it's your kids that get compared and she sounds like the type that will keep it up. The only I can say is that you mentioned the breastfeeding - I would pick out and research exactly what you want pump wise, but you cannot return any of them so you might wait to make sure it's all working out (which most of the time it does) but just in case, you might wait to plunk down the $200. A lot of books suggest you only feed from the breast (no bottles) the first couple of weeks anyhow so the baby avoids "nipple confusion." I'm not sure how much stock I put in something with a name like "nipple confusion" that always makes me giggle, but the experts do often suggest this so I would wait to buy the pump and you may want to look into renting one from your hospital as well. But back to the main subject ... maybe find new friends!posted 05/19/2005 by cgp1
I have friend that is a bit like this. For now it's okay, but my real concern is what happens after our babies are born? Is the comparison of children going to continue? That will be much harder to smile and nod at.posted 06/18/2008 by poster123
I can understand what you are going through. My friend and I had our first babies during the same month, and while she didn't compare our pregnancies, she does compare our children. It seems to be some kind of competition for her, one that I have grown tired of. It has caused us to grow apart as friends, so my advice to you is to my honest, direct, and tactful now. Hopefully your friend will get the hint. Unfortunately, mine didn't...posted 08/01/2004 by JeanneZC
I work from a home office so I don't have any co-workers. The problem is my husband's co-workers (especially one secretary). She wanted to know if we were trying, how long, what was wrong, had we both been tested, was something wrong with "his little swimmers" (yes, her direct quote). Others had asked what school we will choose (was horrified at home schooling), what kind of diapers will we use, will we have a diaper service, did we tell my parents before he told his co-workers, will I have natural childbirth, have I had morning sickness, (if not I will, I certainly will because all women must be sick -- I had it once), what do we want, when is the baby due, why did he wait so long to tell co-workers, why did we wait so long to have a baby, will we have another child, if not why? The list goes on and on and on. I finally talked to one of the co-workers myself. I was nice but to the point and mentioned how personal it was some things they asked and that people get sick of it. I am hoping it helps.posted 08/02/2004 by MunchkinDeb
My friend and I are both expecting our first babies, and coincidentally, we have the same due date, though I found out that I was expecting a few weeks before she did. I don't feel at all as though I'm sharing the spotlight with her. Rather, it gives us both a chance to talk about our experiences, as neither of us really know what to expect. I also find it very comforting to be able to talk with someone who is experiencing the symptoms at the same time as me, rather than someone who had them several years prior.posted 08/02/2004 by a BabyCenter Member
people drive me crazy with all the advice. one well-meaning lady is telling me to walk walk walk all the the time. my doctor has told me to rest alot since i am high risk[ i am happy to say that the baby is very healthy so far. he is due in oct.] ive let it go in one ear and out the other........but i feel if i want advice......i,ll ask for itposted 08/02/2004 by a BabyCenter Member
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The game was amazing, the Eagles seemed to have put it all together both on offense and defense (aside from that 1 miscue *cough Coleman cough*... Let's take a closer look at what the Eagles actually did in this game.Our Rushing O vs their Run D:
Coming into the game the Cowboys were hailed as gods on defense because of Rob Ryans scheme. They only allowed 68.9 rushing yards a game, they were the top ranked Rushing defense at this time. 60 minutes later their rushing defense looked like shit, they couldn't stop McCoy, they couldn't stop Vick, hell I don't think they could've stopped me from picking up a 100+ yards and a TD.. I'm not going to be quick to hail us that good running the ball because of the fact that prior to this game they faced the Jets, 49ers, Redskins, Lions, Patriots and Rams.
Now you may take a look at those 6 teams and say "the Jets, 49ers and Rams are good running teams" but this isn't the case. The Jet's haven't been able to run the ball since that 1st week, Frank Gore wasn't healthy when facing Dallas, and Steven Jackson hasn't been completely healthy til this week. The Running D of the Cowboys was inflated because of this reason, not to mention the Lions and Pats don't run the ball much. I will give props to the Cowboys for the Redskins game because they can run the ball when they commit to it.
But, you also have to look at the Eagles Run game and admit that the fact we destroyed the Cowboys on the ground was a combination of Dallas just not being that good and the Eagles being very good. McCoy's been on pace for a 1,500 yard campaign, Vick's always chipping in a good 50 yards a game. So we finally see what happens when the Cowboys face a good to great running team, and it's safe to say we're one of the best.
Passing O vs Dallas Pass D.
When you look at Dallas' schedule and see who they have faced you'll see they've only gone against 2 elite passing teams, Us and the Patriots. They gave up a lot of yardage and more than a few TD's in those games. The Cowboys simply don't match up well with people in coverage which is why they live or die by sacks. The Eagles put up 280 yards through the air and spread the ball around to 6 different players without allowing the Dallas secondary to get a pick. These are very respectable numbers, and with our running game rolling how it was I'm perfectly fine with it.
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The Eagles D manhandled the Cowboys offense from the beginning. Aside from the 70 yard TD they had we completely shut them down, took the lead and forced them to throw the ball which played into our strengths. The Cowboys only put up 203 passing yards with 1 TD and 85 yards on the ground. Now this one excites me because the Cowboys are normally a good offense and even after this game are 7th in yards per game.
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I chalk up this one up as the Eagles defense just being that good and justified I shall be. Our LB's hit the holes with authority, they tackled very well and the Defensive Line generated enough pressure with their front 4 where we could just play man to man the whole game. Oh and our secondary was amazing. I'm not ready to anoint our Defense great or even good yet, but I will argue til my fingers are blue that they're a solid unit with the potential to be spectacular.
Don't look now but the Eagles rank 11th in total yards per game, 10th in Passing D, and 18th in Rushing D. They're 6th in sacks, 10th in INT's and have been doing work.
Also Jason Who??? Yeah that's right, Witten pretty much got shut down this game, we only allowed him to catch 4 balls for 28 yards, it's amazing what can happen when a TE doesn't burn you.
Eagles Players of the game:
- Brent Celek- Finally this guy comes through for us. He had 7 rec for 94 yards and a TD and caught everything thrown his way and made some very good runs after the catch. The Eagles are finally using him the right way.
- LeSean McCoy- 30 carries for 185 yards and 2 TD's. This man is simply magical. He's on pace for 1723.4 yards and 18 TD's on the ground with another 315.4 yards and 5 TD's receiving.
- Jamar Chaney- He was very stout in the Middle and made some great plays in coverage, if he plays like he did today then I'm happy.
- Jason Babin- 2 more sacks bring his total to 9 for the year. He's clearly helped out by Cole who draws the double team almost every play.
- Jason Peters- Like him or not he's the best LT in the NFL. The guys simply amazing to watch.
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- Johnny Cueto got knocked around from the start tonight, as Gerardo Parra led things off for the Diamondbacks with a solo HR in the Bottom of the 1st, and things continued in the Bottom of the 2nd when Willie Bloomquist's single drove in Jason Kubel and Didi Gregorius, both of whom had singled, too. Reds trailed, 3-0.
- The Reds appeared to have righted the ship in early, however, as a solo HR by Jay Bruce in the 3rd put them on the board and a Joey Votto RBI double and a BP soft grounder in the 4th knotted things at 3. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Paul Goldschmidt responded in the Bottom of the 5th with a two-run wankjob, and hits by everyone and their brother chased Cueto in favor of the bullpen. J.J. Hoover was brought in, but couldn't completely extinguish things, and by the end of the inning the Reds were down 7-3.
- Curtis Partch was summoned from the 'pen for the Bottom of the 6th, but that went terribly. Goldschmidt homered again, and roughly 11 other people reached base, and by the time the inning was done, the Reds trailed 11-3. Joey Votto hit a solo doinkwurst, but the cavalcade of Derrick Robinson, Jack Hannahan, and Cesar Izturis couldn't...ohwp, wait a minute...Robinson scored on a single by Devin Mesoraco in the 9th. But yeah, that was that. Reds lose, 11-5.
This is a FanGraph Section That Will Make You Say Fartknuckles
Source: FanGraphs
Other Notes
- The 7 ER allowed by Johnny Cueto was his most since a September 22nd start...in 2010. Dang.
Ryan Hanigan is 'hitting' .189/.278/.268 this season. Dang. Jack Hannahan is hitting worse. Double Dang.
- Shin-Soo Choo has 1 XBH in his last 37 PA. I think. I just added that up in my really tired brain, but it's sure as hell been awhile.
- If you're still awake, you won't mind listening to a positively rad jam that's just a bit long. Jam.


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warn of 'public health crisis' as typhoid reported in
Bell, SW Radio Africa
October 25, 2012
A doctors' group in Zimbabwe has warned of a potentially devastating
public health crisis in the form of a nationwide typhoid epidemic,
with more cases of the disease being reported this week.
13 fresh cases
of typhoid have been reported in Chegutu where the local authority
has been slammed for failing for provide fresh water. The disease
is spread through contaminated water and, like its bacterial cousin
cholera, can be deadly.
Typhoid cases
have been reported in different parts of Zimbabwe since last year,
with the worst affected areas being the densely populated suburbs
around Harare's centre, including Kuwadzana and Mufakose.
That initial outbreak was then followed by more cases that were
confirmed in Bindura, Mashonaland Central and Norton and Zvimba
in Mashonaland West. More incidents have also been reported in Chitungwiza
and Kadoma.
So far there
have been two confirmed deaths from the almost 5,000 suspected cases
registered across the country.
But with the
onset of the rainy season there are serious warnings that the disease
will continue to spread.
In February
this year the Health Ministry admitted it was not on top of the
situation, with a critical lack of medicine and clean water hampering
treatment and prevention efforts. Many local councils too have been
unable to provide proper sanitation to their residents, blaming
broken down sewerage systems and water pipes for this failure.
Dr. Rutendo
Bonde, the chairperson of the Zimbabwe
Doctors for Human Rights, told SW Radio Africa on Thursday that
the ongoing spread of typhoid is a strong indictment of local and
national government, because the basic human right of access to
water is being denied.
needs to be a plan for permanent solution of water access and sanitation
or these diseases will continue to be a threat. The local authorities
should not be going for good case management when diseases strike,
they should be focused on prevention," Dr. Bonde said.
She also criticised
the authorities for not "learning its lesson," since
the deadly cholera outbreak that started in 2008. That outbreak,
which was only brought under control about two years later, resulted
in the deaths of an estimated 4,000 people countrywide.
"How much
more of a wake up call do the local authorities need? They should
have learned from the cholera outbreak that something needed to
be done about access to clean water," Dr. Bonde said.
She meanwhile
said that the rains will likely drive the situation to a crisis,
with the disease spreading faster. She recommended that the basic
practice of hand washing was the first best defence against the
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Are you hungry? Want someone else to cook your breakfast, all for a good cause?
Then mark your calendar to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy an all you can eat buffet of pancakes, toppings, sausage and beverages next Sunday, April 10 from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the downtown Grayslake Fire Station to help raise money for the hearing and vision impaired.
"The mission of the Lions Club is to help the hearing and sight impaired. In Grayslake we need the funds to help provide eye exams and glasses for our school children whose parents cannot afford to provide [these items]," said Darlene Dorfler, Grayslake Lions Club Pancake Breakfast chair. "There is nothing worse than not being able to see what is going on or able to read."
The Grayslake Lions Club also helps adults and seniors who need financial assistance to purchase glasses or hearing aids, sponsors one to two children to attend Camp Lions, a camp designed for sight or hearing impaired children, and offers a scholarship to students at District 127 who are hearing or visually impaired or who plan to work in that field, Dorfler said.
The charge for the all you can eat breakfast is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and older, $4 for children ages 6 through 12 and it's free for children 5 and under.
Dorfler has chaired the Pancake Breakfast for over 10 years. Prior to 2000, Dorfler was a Lioness but in 1998 that club was disbanded and members became Lions.
"The Lions have held the Pancake Breakfast since the year 2000 and prior to that it was a fundraiser for the Grayslake Lioness club," she said. "When we became Lions, the Pancake Breakfast came with us."
Last year the event attracted about 460 people, she said. This year attendees can look forward to the 50/50 raffle and the Grayslake Heritage Center, conveniently located next door, being open for tours.
In addition, "the firemen will show children the fire trucks, which they always enjoy," Dorfler said.
Cynthia Lee, Grayslake Lions Club treasurer, said that nurses from District 127 recommend students when choosing those who may need assistance with eye or ear impairment. For more information, visit www.grayslakelionsclub.org.
The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.


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Riz ft. Drake - Waiting Up [Song]
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Along with the Jack Skille signing, the club today announced that Roman Derlyuk has been signed to an ELC. Here's the details:
Derlyuk, 24, was selected by Florida in the sixth-round (164th overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-3, 198-pound defenseman registered 14 points in 44 games for the Moscow Dynamo of the KHL, helping them gain the number two seed in the playoffs.
I don't know if anyone knows this player's potential at all, even I don't understand why he was signed of all prospects since the organization has more important defense men to sign.


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It seems like there is always new information emerging concerning weight loss. One day you hear a high-protein diet is the way to go, and the next day you hear that a high-fiber diet is the key to shedding unwanted pounds. Well, there is a constant debate about eggs as well. This is because of their clear nutritional benefits, as well as their high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol. One company by the name of Rose Acre Farms has developed a protein supplement that offers all of the good benefits of eggs, but without the bad. It is called Egg Protein Powder.
In Seymour, Indiana, you will find the company Rose Acre Farms. This is a business that prides itself on high quality, kosher eggs. If you take a look at the official website, you will find both nutrition facts and protein shake recipes that pertain to the Rose Acre Farms Egg Protein Powder. This product is supposed to help users by providing them with ample protein, but without loads of fat, cholesterol and calories. This may encourage weight reduction if the shakes are consumed in place of meals.
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Rose Acre Farms Super-protein Egg Protein Powder is a formula that can be added to other protein shakes or simply mixed with various smoothie components (juice, yogurt, berries, milk, and other fruits). The user can drink these shakes/smoothies daily in place of meals or as snacks as a way to lower calorie and fat intake. Unlike traditional eggs, this protein powder is free of cholesterol, fat and carbohydrates. Naturally the core advantage of this supplement is the protein (82% pure), which encourages lean muscle tissue. Rose Acre Farms Egg Protein Powder is 100 percent kosher. It is sold in 10-pound bulk boxes for $65, and can be ordered online through the primary website.
- Rose Acre Farms Egg Protein Powder may encourage lean muscle growth.
- This powder supplement is free of carbohydrates, fat and cholesterol, which is good for weight reduction and overall health.
- There are no ingredients incorporated into Rose Acre Farms Egg Protein Powder to burn fat or suppress hunger.
- Some dieters may not want to eat egg powder if they are vegetarian.
- You can only purchase this product in a 10-pound box for $65.
- There are no consumer reviews presented to support this egg powder formula.
After reviewing the official website, it is clear that Rose Acre Farms Egg Protein Powder is intended to be a healthy protein alternative for dieters seeking formulas that are low in fat and cholesterol, but still high in protein. While consuming this powder formula in shakes, as opposed to eating some daily meals, may encourage some weight loss, this product does not aim to heighten the user's metabolism or burn off calories.


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Help!! Airplay/WiFi vs Bluetooth
Well I am looking for a portable speaker to which I can stream music from my iPhone and iPad. However I also have a PC and an android phone.
So what would be a better option? An airplay speaker, an WiFi one like Sonos Play 3/5 or a Bluetooth one like Soundlink.
I know the Bluetooth is the simplest option and it would easily support all devices however I am not sure how good the sound over Bluetooth is. Also the range might be a problem in case of Bluetooth but then it does give more portability. The Sonos is a good solution but needs me to use its apps for listening to my music. As for airplay would most likely not support non Apple devices but would let me stream my music without any additional apps.
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Alberta Health Act .ca
Archive for June, 2010
What Albertans are saying about the government consultations
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act on June 23rd, 2010
Over the last week, the Edmonton Journal spoke with a number of Albertans who participated in the Government's Consultation Meetings. Here are some of their responses to the meetings:
Redwater Mayor Mel Smith:
"To be honest, I'm just not sure how much I did get out of it," said Smith who considers himself a Progressive Conservative supporter but who for a moment sounded a tad skeptical if not downright cynical: "I'm not sure this wasn't one of their steps to say that we've had consultations and then they'll do what they like."
Wilma Morin:
"We all agreed we'd pay more taxes or pay medicare premiums again to keep our public health care, but you have to be cautious about a new law."
Sam Gunsch:
What problem are they trying to fix? They don't say… With these vague, nice principles, like patient-focused care, equitable access, well, they're making a nice icing and then they go away and bake the kind of cake they want after."
Edmonton MLA Kevin Taft:
"People wanted to ask the question: Do we need a new Alberta Health Act? And there was also a lot of resistance to the patient charter, but all that was overruled. The group was told there will be a patient charter and asked to comment."
"People there understood the patient charter won't address the real immediate problems, for instance, the shortage of cancer doctors."
Meeting this week: Grande Prairie & Peace River
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act on June 21st, 2010
The Friends of Medicare will be continuing their province-wide series of open public consultation meetings about the Alberta Health Act this week with two meetings in northern Alberta.
June 22: 7:oo PM – 9:00 PM - Grande Prairie – Rotary Room Montrose Cultural Centre 9899 104 Ave SW
June 23: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Peace River – Holy Family Catholic School 10307 99 St
Public health advocates push to end private care
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act on June 14th, 2010
The Edmonton Journal got an exclusive glimpse into the normally closed-door consultations when Friends of Medicare and Public Interest Alberta made their presentations about the Alberta Health Act with the media present.
Albertans react to the Government's consultation meetings
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act on June 11th, 2010
Since they were opened to the public this week, the Friends of Medicare are beginning to receive a growing number of comments and reactions from regular Albertans who are attending the Government's Alberta Health Act meetings. Here are some of the comments:
I attended the meeting last night. I asked a number of questions to see why they were trying to put this legislation in place – I didn't get an answer that I was satisfied with. Personally, I don't think any Albertans were asking the government to do this – the impetus must have come from someone other than citizens. The government should be listening to the will of the people – if that is the case, there should have been some public outcry to have new legislation put in place – however, as you and I both know, there was no public outcry – there is some hidden force behind this.
…it appears that they are pushing this legislation through without giving Albertans the opportunity to say anything about it. I feel that this process is more of a formality so they could say they consulted Albertans.
There is the illusion that the government wants to know what we think, but the reality is that they will likely disregard our comments and push through their agenda regardless of what we want.
The very tight structuring of the meetings with only set questions being answered troubled me. Although our answers were recorded (written and taped), I am concerned that the response that Fred Horne will write will just continue along preset party lines.
I said again and again that we did not need the Alberta Health Act or the Charter for patients, as these issues are covered in the health acts we have in place, plus the 100 resolutions, and 30 pieces of legislation. I also said quite strongly that this process is simply to take away those pieces of legislation and acts which have been hard won over the past generations. I truly expected to be shot.
Government reverses position on invitation only Alberta Health Act meetings
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act, Media Release on June 9th, 2010
After significant public pressure, Alberta Health and Wellness has made public the invitation only, closed door consultations on the new Alberta Health Act. Dr. Barbara Lacy, Chair of the Lethbridge Advisory Council on Health, was quoted in the Lethbridge Herald on Tuesday as saying the meetings were meant to be invitation only events, but after a recent meeting with the province's health bosses the process has been opened up. "They've said they won't turn away anyone who comes", says Dr. Lacy. This has been confirmed by Friends of Medicare, who contacted Alberta Health and Wellness on the issue.
The following quote from the Lethbridge Herald provides context: "Sessions were originally announced as by invitation events, Lacey says, with advisory councils asked to suggest names of those who'd be interested. But they were opened to the public after Friends of Medicare suggested the government wanted to hear only from those who supported its changes to Alberta's health care system."
Dr. Lacy concedes Alberta Health has not done much to advertise this fact, or much about the meetings themselves. Friends of Medicare has been very critical of the closed door, invitation format of these meetings, and has been holding fully public consultations around the province to discuss changes to the laws governing health care in this province. "It's a bit late to suddenly say the health consultation meetings are open to the public", says David Eggen, executive director of Friends of Medicare, "I hope they advertise that the doors are now open and no one will be turned away."
Now that the meetings are open to the public, Friends of Medicare is encouraging all Albertans who have concerns about the health care system to attend the meetings in their area. Albertans can book ahead by calling 1-888-436-0986 or emailing email@example.com, although now the meetings are open to the public, no one will be turned away.
Many Albertans are concerned that legislative changes will open the door to more private health care in the province. Current provincial law protects Albertans from such private health care practices as extra billing, private insurance and American style twotier private medicine. Existing Alberta law also sets standards for areas such as hospitals and nursing home care.
Photos: Alberta Health Act Consultations
Posted by admin in Alberta Health Act on June 8th, 2010
The Friends of Medicare has been holding open public consultations on the Alberta Health Act across the province. Here are some photos from recent meetings in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Camrose.
Participate in a consultation in your part of Alberta!
The New Alberta Health Act: Risks and Opportunities
The Parkland Institute has released a new report highlighting the risks and opportunities of the new Alberta Health Act. Read the report.
Op-Ed: Proposed changes to Alberta Health Act require reassessment
Bankruptcy of for-profit Calgary clinic portends worse, more costly system
By Diana Gibson,
A version of this was published in the Edmonton Journal on June 3, 2010
In the same month as the Alberta Government launched consultations on a new Alberta Health Act, one of its prodigal private surgery centres, the Health Resources Centre in Calgary, declared bankruptcy. Before consultations have even begun, the Alberta Health Act initiative has been seriously undermined because the Act is all about that style of private for-profit delivery.
The only documents to emerge on the new Act to date are "A Foundation for Alberta's Health System" and the online survey. These documents are drowning in warm sounding rhetoric about patients, families, quality and access. However, hidden within are terms like flexibility of delivery and personal responsibility which are Trojan Horses. Flexibility of delivery is often code for increasing for-profit health care, and individual responsibility means moving away from universality and public responsibility. It moves away from a focus on public policy solutions to public health challenges like smoking and obesity, to blaming the individual.
Of greater concern is the behind-the-scenes agenda for the Health Act. That agenda is clear in the submission from Alberta Health Services CEO, Steven Duckett, which states the goal as, "Recognize the role of private and non-governmental organizations in service delivery within the Canada health framework."
Even more telling is the submission from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, which has been advocating for a long time for this form of legislative change. Specifically it asks for the repeal of the Health Care Protection Act and stripping Alberta Health and Wellness of its role in regulating private surgeries and clinics.
Their submission also advocates for increased direct competition between private for-profit providers and public providers while at the same time allowing private providers to benefit from any economies of scale and other advantages of the public sector through a "levelling of the playing field and co-operation in the distribution of resources."
The HRC bankruptcy reveals the folly of that approach. Albertans and Canadians should be alarmed and should watch the health act initiative closely.
Certainly there are serious challenges to be dealt with on the delivery side of health care. Hospital stays are becoming much shorter, and community or day-surgery alternatives have been growing. That sector is fragmented and mostly outside of the public health system and protections of the Canada Health Act.
Services such as rehabilitation services that were previously offered in hospitals are being offered in communities and homes, but no longer covered under the public umbrella. Long-term care is being downgraded to assisted living, and the sector is becoming increasingly dominated by for-profit providers.
On the flip side, the province has under-funded hospitals for many years, causing shortages of beds, nurses and physicians and has not adequately funded quality public services for seniors needing long-term care.
The growth of the for-profit involvement in those service areas has come at a cost, Albertans now have the highest out-of-pocket spending on health care in the country.
Not only has this path been costly, but it means lower quality. A number of academic studies have shown that care in for-profit institutions is often lower in quality than in not-for-profit institutions. These include studies by: P. J. Devereaux, et al, 2004 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Comondore et al, 2009, in the British Medical Journal,. Powe et al, 2009, New England Journal of Medicine and John Hopkins, and Woodlander and Himmelstein 2004, in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
The Alberta government pays a lot of lip service to best evidence. Best evidence shows for-profit providers deliver poorer results at higher cost. It is time to learn from our mistakes and stem the tide. To this end, the Alberta Health Act initiative should not proceed as planned.
Certainly, there are challenges in health care, not only the fragmented delivery system that is increasingly for-profit but also the lack of attention to prevention and the social determinants of health such as poverty and inequality.
The act will not address these problems; the barriers to reform are political not legislative. Without the political will to account for the health impacts of social policies, without the political will to fund adequate public health services, and without the political will to limit the profits of pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies and private insurers, legislative changes will not significantly improve health care outcomes or sustainability in Alberta.
The public health system is now paying to bail out the HRC and surgeries are at risk.
Public health care is less expensive and better quality and the Alberta government should turn HRC back into a non-profit hospital and bring it under the public umbrella.
Beyond that, the health-act plans should be shelved and the government should get down to the business of delivering health care that is public, universal and affordable.
There is room for a new health act, but it needs to be one that limits for-profit involvement in health care and strengthens the public system which delivers the most cost effective, most accessible and best quality health care.
Diana Gibson is the research director at the Parkland Institute. This opinion piece is based on a new series of reports by the Institute on the proposed Alberta Health Act.


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Bets are on a Swift Sweep for Grammy SundayPosted by ERIN in Awards Shows, Grammy awards
January 29th, 2010, 11:01 AM
Calling all music lovers, the 52nd Grammy Awards are on this Sunday!
Expect a ton of stars to attend and perform: a little Gaga here, some B.E.P. over there, here a Green Day, there an Elton John, everywhere a T-Pain! Not to mention a 3-D tribute (wtf?) to Michael Jackson and a Bon Jovi performance that viewers can determine (how can you consider anything other than "Livin' On a Prayer"? Vote at CBS.com)!
Beyonce leads the pack with 10 nominations, but folks are predicting that Miss Taylor Swift will be snatching up an armful of clunky, gold, phonograph-shaped trophies for her album Fearless. This has really been Taylor's year (even the Kayne West/MTV Video Music Awards fiasco ended up being a "Team Taylor!"-rallying blessing for her).
Full list of Grammy nominees here. Big category nominees below:
Album of the Year
» Beyoncé, I Am … Sasha Fierce
» The Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.
» Lady Gaga, The Fame
» Dave Matthews, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King
» Taylor Swift, Fearless
Record of the Year
» Beyoncé, "Halo"
» The Black Eyed Peas, "I Gotta Feeling"
» Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
» Lady Gaga, "Poker Face"
» Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
Song of the Year
» Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
» Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
» Lady Gaga, "Poker Face"
» Maxwell, "Pretty Wings"
» Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
» The Black Eyed Peas, "I Gotta Feeling"
» Bon Jovi, "We Weren't Born to Follow"
» The Fray, "Never Say Never"
» Hall & Oates, "Sara Smile"
» MGMT, "Kids"
Catch the Grammy Awards this Sunday, January 31st, 8PM ET/PT on CBS. And vote in our poll for who YOU'D like to see take home the Album of the Year award!


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Idina Menzel, Bryan Cranston, James Franco & More Set for BC/EFA's 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, 4/21-22
Broadway veterans will share the stage with celebrated newcomers as Bryan Cranston, Fran Drescher, James Franco, Idina Menzel, Denzel Washington and more than 200 of Broadway and off-Broadway's most talented performers come together for the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Presented by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, this year's Easter Bonnet Competition (#bcefabonnets) will be held Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22.
Tickets start as low as $30. They are available online at broadwaycares.org or by calling 212.840.0770, ext. 268. The show will be performed at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street, home to Disney's The Lion King. A limited number of tickets will be available one hour prior to each performance in the lobby of the Minskoff Theatre.
Cranston (All the Way), Drescher (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella), Menzel (If/Then) and Washington (A Raisin in the Sun) will announce the top fundraising and best presentation awards at the Tuesday performance. Franco and his Of Mice and Men co-stars, Chris O'Dowd and Leighton Meester, will introduce the competition's judges.
More of Broadway's biggest names this season will grace the stage throughout the competition. Stars scheduled to appear includeBrandon Victor Dixon (Motown The Musical), Hunter Foster (The Bridges of Madison County), Ramin Karimloo (LES MISERABLES), Andy Karl (Rocky), Ron Kunene (Disney's The Lion King), LaChanze (If/Then), Tshidi Manye (Disney's The Lion King), Jefferson Mays (A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder), Cass Morgan (The Bridges of Madison County), Jessie Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Bryce Pinkham (A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder), Christopher Sieber (Matilda The Musical) and Karen Ziemba(Bullets Over Broadway).
Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) and original Matilda Sophia Gennusa will appear in the original opening number, directed and choreographed by Al Blackstone. Hugh Panaro (The Phantom of the Opera) will close the show with the traditional performance of "Help is on the Way," BC/EFA's Easter Bonnet anthem.
The show also will include a special appearance by Kim Zimmer (Wicked) in the national touring show presentation, choreographed byAdam Fleming.
The Easter Bonnet judges will include costume designer Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots) and actors Christopher Hanke (Buyer and Cellar),Carly Rae Jepsen (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella), Michael McKean (All the Way), Jim Norton (Of Mice and Men), Patrick Page(Casa Valentina), Annie Potts (Pippin) and Anthony Rapp (If/Then). Also joining the judging panel are Eric Forst and Peg Wendlandt, who both won their spots by being high bidders on exclusive VIP packages at the 27th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in September.
Productions scheduled to perform and present bonnets include After Midnight, Avenue Q, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Disaster!,If/Then, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Mothers and Sons, Murder for Two, Newsies, Once, Disney's The Lion King and, with a special performance by MOMIX representing Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares, and special presentations by BC/EFA's affiliate organizations: ASTEP, Broadway Green Alliance, Broadway Impact, Broadway Serves and R.Evolución Latina.
This year's Easter Bonnet Competition will be directed by Kristin Newhouse with music supervision by Ben Cohn.
The Easter Bonnet Competition is a two-day Broadway spectacular that features the companies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring productions singing, dancing and donning elaborate and often outrageous original bonnets. There will be two opportunities to see theEaster Bonnet Competition: Monday, April 21 at 4:30 pm and Tuesday, April 22 at 2 pm.
The Easter Bonnet Competition is the culmination of six intensive weeks of fundraising efforts by company members of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. Curtain speeches, bucket collections, autographed poster and program sales, auctions and cabaret performances bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars from audiences prior to the competition. The winner of the Easter Bonnet Competition will be the company that raises the largest amount of money for Broadway Cares. Awards are also presented to the Broadway play, national tour and Off-Broadway production raising the most money. The judges determine awards given to the company with the best bonnet design and presentation.
The 27 previous editions of the Easter Bonnet Competition have raised more than $53 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Last year's event raised $4,250,542.
The Easter Bonnet Competition is sponsored by The New York Times and United Airlines.
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Just twenty four hours after having his contract terminated by the Chicago Bears, wide receiver Johnny Knox has announced that he will be hanging up his cleats for good and retiring from football. Knox first informed Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Time of his decision.
"As an athlete, you don't want to give up, you want to keep on fighting. That's how I've always been," Knox said. "But it's been on my heart for a while. I know how my body feels, and I know I'm not going to be the same and perform at the ability that I used to.
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He says he expects it to just keep getting worse as the night goes on.
Stegeman says all 12 of the city's snow plows are out right now.
However, he said this is the type of snow that's extremely hard to deal with because it will melt during the day and then freeze at night, and that's very hard to get off the streets.
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Paula Patton ABFF 2011 - "Sparkle" Reveal by Shadow And Act
This just in from Tambay, live at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF):
Paula Patton just revealed at an ABFF talk that she's been offered a role in the Sparkle remake that's in the works by Salim and Mara Brock Akil (the team behind Jumping the Broom).
Patton didn't confirm which role, but an offer has been made and is under consideration. She did say that they wanted her very specifically from the beginning.
I can take a wild guess what role Patton would play, but I'll leave conjecture up to our readers.
So, what say you? Can you see Patton being a good fit for the Sparkle remake, and if so, in which role?
If you're not familiar with the 1976 version of Sparkle, we'll leave you with a glimpse of the original, starring Irene Cara, Dwan Smith, and Lonette McKee:
Chantaye | August 12, 2011 6:51 AM
she's to old to play any of the three sisters roles they were n their teens and barely 20's wen they made the movie sparkle i think they should just leave an already perfect movie ALONE NO MORE REMAKES.
Cherish | July 11, 2011 4:52 AM
re Salli Richardson, - she is a really good actress, under-rated definitely. But she is "too old" for this role (Hollywood old).
I do admit love of this movie may have more to do with nostalgia, but the songs are really good. Loved the scene with Sparkle and Phillip Michael Thomas singing in the studio. Ahh.
JMac | July 11, 2011 4:24 AM
@Cordell. You took the words out my mouth. Everybody here seems to love this film so I stayed quiet. But I have to admit when I watched it years ago I thought it was a pretty bad movie. I watched part of it on TVOne this weekend and it confirmed my earlier impression. The only highlight then and now was seeing Phillip Michael Thomas.
Sparkle could definitely be improved upon but since this seems to be one of those films that take people back to a happier time, they should leave it be. It is fun to see Mary Alice, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee and other black actors whose names you don't remember but you've seen them in several other movies and tv shows.
I can see Salli Richardson as Sister. Bet they'll ask Beyonce to be Sparkle. Neh, this role is too beneath her. :D
Cordell | July 11, 2011 3:54 AM
I must missed the memo that Sparkle was that great of film that needed to be remade lol. I just saw some of the movie recently on TVOne. IMO I think they should cast Salli Richardson as Sister. I mean after watching Salli give tribute to Lena I think the role would suite her much better.
Cherish | July 11, 2011 2:55 AM
In previous discussions, some posters made distinctions regarding Black actors in Hollywood, about how there is the mainstream (White) Hollywood vs. "Black Hollywood." Paula Patton definitely appears to be a star and beneficiary of Black Hollywood, more for her Euro-centric look rather than great acting ability.
I looked at her IMDB.com profile and was surprised at how sparse it was, given that seems to be discussed alot on Black hywood blogs and magazines.
However, it looks like she is finally breaking into mainstream Hollywood with her role in the new Mission Impossible movie. We'll see if she can prove to us that she has star power.
Re Sparkle - loved the movie, but as Carey pointed out, its been done over and over and over again. I guess this concept seems to be one of the few avenues for getting a predominantly black cast on screen. But I still can't see this again.
Just wright didn't do great at the box office. Unless there is an investment in great writers and they bring a different twist to story it will bomb.
Orville | July 11, 2011 2:27 AM
I think Paula Patton is VERY overrated but is obvious to see her appeal in Hollywood has to do with her Eurocentric features. I am not saying Paula Patton is not a good actress BUT she fits the white ideal and Hollywood obviously feels mixed race women are more marketable to white and black audiences.
yolanda6 | July 10, 2011 12:34 PM
I think Paula is a pretty woman, but she hasn't had that breakout role yet. I would like to see her tackle Lena Horne or something completely against type.
CareyCarey | July 10, 2011 4:48 AM
"Paula Patton is a pretty face but as far as an actress is concerned….well…I won't go there"
"I really don't get the fascination with Paula Patton. Well, yes I do but not going there. :D She is just so BLAH to me"
Well, one man's BLAH can be another man's dream come true, and I wouldn't kick her out of my bed. :-)
Heck, she might not be able to sing like a bird but we could make someone jealous. But ya know what, before I make my move too soon, I have to practice what I preach. So, last night I popped in my copy of "Idlewild".
Now before I render my verdict on Ms. Patton, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. That movie had some actors up in there... Terrence Howard (doing his Hustle & Flow thang, being the cool and handsome and dangerous brother), Cicely Tyson, Macy Gray (she fit her part to a tee), old school Ben Vereen, Ving Rhames, Malinda Williams, Faizon Love ( he was cool in "Big Momma" but he killed this part) and Andre 3000 (who I believe did a yeoman's job). And the music and the dancing had me stomping my feet and clapping my hands.
Okay, now Paula Patton.... she didn't hurt the movie. Her performance sort of reminded me of her part in Precious. She fit her part and did what she did without many flaws. In fact, in Precious, I didn't see any flaws, imo, she killed that role. But it seems to be hard for her to play the sassy sexy sistah. I mean, I felt her sexiness, but I sensed that she didn't feel comfortable in the role. Maybe it has something to do with the skin color of her choice of color in her men. Okay, I am not going there today, but you make the call. Who did the damn thang, Jasmine Guy as the villainous Dominique La Rue in Harlem Nights or Paula Patton in Idlewild?
But listen, I think it was Les McCain that said, "Let It Lay, don't put your hands on it".
Yeah, now I'm talking about the remake of Sparkle. Damn damn damn, a fool and his money will soon part. Who wants to see these remakes. I mean, I don't, but who is the target audience? Really, there's nothing they can do to top the joy we received in the original versions. Take for instance the other classic black films A Piece of the Action; Uptown Saturday Night, and Let's Do It Again, that are being considered for remakes. What kind of educated fool would believe those movies can come anywhere close to the brilliance of the originals with Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier? Aside from their monumental input, those movies were fit for a place in time.
And Sparkle? Come on, aside from that movie, we've seen the story in numerous forms. Sparkle was a period film set in Harlem, NY, during the late 1950s and early 1960s which follows the rough lives and careers of singer Sparkle Williams and her family and friends. Okay, we seen it a million times. A group forms, they struggle and somebody gets strung out on drugs. Opps upside my head, let me count the ways that story has been told. I can hear the winds of Billie Holliday, Cadillac Records (Etta James),The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats, Dreamgirls, The Jackson Five, Ray, What's Love Got To Do With It and the beat goes on. And what, they're going to show us something new about meddling boyfriends, drugs, pimps and dirty managers? Please, don't do it. They can cut off my arm and step on my face. They can even call me nasty name all over the place but baby, don't step on my blue suede shoes nor my classic black films. "Sparkle" ring dinged and dazzled in it's day -even with a bunch of corny actors - but what about a time called now?
giagirl | July 10, 2011 1:32 AM
I don't think that there should be a Sparkle remake either. That is a classic film and I don't think that it should be tampered with. Paula Patton is a pretty face but as far as an actress is concerned....well...I won't go there. Anyway, leave it alone and come up with an original, positive idea for a new black film.
misha | July 9, 2011 10:11 AM
I really don't get the fascination with Paula Patton. Well, yes I do but not going there. :D She is just so BLAH to me.
Anyhow, I would rather Hollywood come up with an original idea for a change. But if they must remake this and if Paula must have a role, then I guess I'm fine with her playing Sister. However, can we get someone with real talent to play Sparkle? How about Jurnee Smollett? I think she'd be a great choice.
dcmoviegirl | July 9, 2011 6:48 AM
I agree with BQuest and can I add, and in yet another black musical??
Is our scope so limited, that we can't dream bigger?
Lynn | July 8, 2011 11:15 AM
The remake of Sparkle is going to BOMB! These folks need to work with writers and STOP ruining classic films. Ugh!
I remember seeing "Idlewild" and Paula Patton was lip-syncing the real singer was Debra Killings who is Monique's background vocalist/guitarist on the Monique show.
BQuest | July 8, 2011 10:53 AM
I really don't want anyone to remake Sparkle...enough with the damn remakes!
eshowoman, the cranky film fan | July 8, 2011 10:33 AM
Sister, of course, but can she sing?
sonofbaldwin | July 8, 2011 10:26 AM
Yes. As "Sister."


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100 Jewish Teens Kicked Off Plane
A large group of Jewish high school students have been kicked off a flight after some refused to turn off their cell phones for take-off.
The school party of 100 students and eight chaperones were removed from an AirTran flight on its way to Atlanta, Georgia from New York City on Monday around 6 a.m.
Some have claimed that the airline overreacted to the senior students' actions with one saying that they were targeted for being Jewish.
The disruptive scenes on board the AirTran flight, owned by SouthWest Airlines.
SouthWest Airlines confirmed to MailOnline that 137 were on board the flight at the time when 108 passengers were asked to leave.
Teachers, who were with the group from the Yeshiva of Flatbush in Brooklyn, claimed that airline crew had over-reacted. The chaperones were also removed from the flight.
One student Jonathan Zehavi told CBS: 'They treated us like we were terrorists; I've never seen anything like it. I'm not someone to make these kinds of statements.
''I think if it was a group of non-religious kids, the air stewardess wouldn't have dared to kick them off.'
In a statement to MailOnline, SouthWest Airlines said: 'Our crew, responsible for the overall safety of AirTran flight 345 from New York LaGuardia to Atlanta... had a group of non-compliant passengers leave the aircraft before departing the gate.
'Reports from flight attendants and other customers confirm some passengers in the group would not sit down in their seats and some were using their mobile devices.
'Both are violations of Federal Air Regulations, as well as our policies. The crew, led by the Captain, asked several times that the passengers comply with regulations.
'The issue ultimately delayed the flight's departure to Atlanta. All members of the group were accommodated on other flights this morning.'
But school officials had a different account.
Rabbi Seth Linfield, executive director at Yeshiva of Flatbush, said the school was still investigating but the adults on the trip said the students weren't behaving that badly.
'Preliminarily, it does not appear that the action taken by the flight crew was justified,' he said in a statement.
He said the school had taken similar sized groups in the past without incident, NBC News said.
One of the chaperones on the flight, Marian Wielgus, said the airlines 'blew it out of proportion.'
'It was a mountain out of a molehill,' said Wielgus. She said some students may have had to be told twice to sit down or turn off their phones, but everyone listened, CNN said.
'They certainly did not do what the stewardess was claiming they did,' she said. 'That's what was so bizarre.' She called the flight attendants 'nasty' 'overreacting' and 'created an incident when there didn't have to be one.'
The airline ultimately put the students on other flights, but it took 12 hours for some to reach their destination via transfers that took them as far out of their way as Milwaukee, Wis.
Source: MailOnline