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5.0 out of 5 stars Why Canadian oil is better from a liberal point of view
I'm a liberal and someone who cares greatly about the environment. I am aware however that a lot of causes that are supposed to be helpful for the environment such as recycling are not as beneficial as we would perceive and you can't believe what you hear from biased groups such as Greenpeace and co.
Ethical Oil is Ezra's take on why Alberta's Oil sands are...
Published on Sept. 16 2010 by Michael Suszek
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3.0 out of 5 stars Important, could have been so much better
To begin with, I'd like to acknowledge that Levant's book is full of interesting and useful information about the social, economic, and political world of oil. He makes some strong arguments that Alberta's oilsands aren't nearly the villain that many make them out to be. But he weaves his research together with a logic that is at times convoluted and sometimes seems to...
Published on April 13 2011 by MM
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ethical Oil,
Ce commentaire est de: Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada's Oil Sands (Paperback)
Whilst I agreed with the author's point of view ,I felt he was like a dog worrying at a bone . I felt his point could have been made in a magazine article, but then I guess he wouldn't get the proceeds from the price of the book.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Ethical Oil (great book),
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Ce commentaire est de: Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada's Oil Sands (Kindle Edition)
Clear and concise work.
I wish President Obama would approve Keystone and I hope Alberta will be honest with Canada's resources.
The Liberal Government in Ontario is killing us with Tax.
8 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oil Sands: The Fair Trade Fuel,
D Glover (northern bc, canada) - See all my reviews
It's practically a given that if the Canadian oil sands are mentioned by the mainstream media, they are cast in a negative light. The oil sands seem to have been voted by the unofficial climate change cartel to the position of official environmental whipping boy and designated carbon demon. And why not? They're Canadian. They won't fight back, unlike American or Chinese coal generation or Californian heavy oil (which is more carbon intensive than Alberta heavy oil), or any number of other global energy sources who are conveniently avoided by the international environmental lobby groups. When you pick on the Canadian oil sands you get a pretty easy time of it. You get governments who care what the people think and who care about their international image, you get companies who care what the market and public thinks and who are working at constant improvement, and you get to pick on a target who won't strike back in a way that might cause real personal harm to its detractors (unlike what often happens when you challenge Hugo Chavez's Venezuela, or Nigeria, or the Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Burma, or China).
What Ezra Levant has done with his new book is to stand up and champion the case for the Canadian oil sands as a responsible and ethical global source of energy which is being developed through world-leading standards. Where national and provincial leaders have been slow or embarrassed to stand up and defend the oil sands against its detractors, Levant has come through with facts, courage and more than a little wit. By not accepting the terms that the radical environmental lobby seeks to frame the debate with, Levant shows that the common picture of the oil sands painted by those who oppose them is the equivalent of a portrait which ignores the nose, eyes, mouth and ears of the subject and renders only a chin-wart, some stray nose hairs and a chipped tooth. Levant compares Canada's oil sands with all other major sources of world oil production and export and shows how the oil sands not only hold their own but by nearly any standard of fair and ethical judgment, they outperform their competitors by ethical gallons per mile.
Levant frames the oil sands debate in proper terms, comparing it with other big-scale oil producing nations, rather than to future carbon-neutral magic pixy-dust power as the environmental lobby would have us do. He is not disparaging alternative energy but pointing out the obvious fact that it will be a long time before all non-petroleum based energy sources combined can come close to producing a tenth of the energy by consumer volume that oil does, much less replacing it, in an ever-growing global energy market. Until that time, Levant argues that the oil sands are a far more ethical source of oil than nearly all the other major producers/exporters in the world. Not only does the oil sands carbon footprint measure up to the other world sources of oil on a wells-to-wheels comparison, in most cases they outperform. For example, enviros tout the oil in the middle east claiming it's as simple to produce as sticking a straw in the sand and letting the oil flow forth. They talk about how such oil is so much cheaper to produce, both from an economic and an environmental standpoint. Levant delivers a much needed accounting audit when he factors in the cost the U.S. Navy spending $50 billion per year patrolling the Persian Gulf to keep it safe for American-bound tanker traffic, a measure which adds a US$54/barrel tax-payer subsidy to middle east oil, not to mention the carbon foot print of the tankers and the US naval fleet and all the natural gas the OPEC nations flare instead of using (as the oil sands does). And Levant compares a few dead ducks in oil sands tailing ponds to hundreds of thousands of people killed by their own governments in oil exporting nations like the Sudan, where the oil produced during the Darfur atrocities was costing 6.5 ml of murdered human blood per barrel and the same money the Sudanese government brought in through oil sales it used to arm itself and fund its program of genocide.
Countering such organizations as Greenpeace (which in so many ways is neither green, nor peaceful...talk amongst yourselves), Levant also effectively argues that the oil sands do indeed measure up to or out perform other major oil exporting nations of the world by environmental stewardship standards, but unlike anti-oil sanders, he is not satisfied to leave the debate there. Along with sustainability - what is the environmental impact of the oil sands compared with other jurisdictions and what is being done to improve their respective environmental performance? - Levant broadens the terms of the debate by comparing the oil sands with other oil exporters' performance in other areas of ethical measure such as: justice - is there access by the people of the producing nation to affordable energy (not just available to the very rich or powerful)?; peace - do the oil sands either directly or indirectly promote peace or violence and how do they compare to other petroleum producing jurisdictions?; and commitment to democracy - to what degree are the citizens of the nation and the regions most impacted involved in making decisions about their energy future and the future of development? When these other common sense ethical gauges are brought into the debate, the oil sands rise head and shoulders above its true global market oil exporting competitors.
Levant also effectively debunks some of the "silver bullet" arguments frequently used against the oil sands. By doing a little bit of journalism (something few media detractors seem capable of anymore), Levant tackles such urban myths as the high rates of cancer among aboriginal peoples living down stream of the oil sands, the mutant fish that grew a second jaw, or the ever popular image of the oil sands mines being the size of the state of Florida or the country of England, all of which are blatantly and demonstrably false. Levant merely happens to be willing to dig further than most to get to the bottom of these accusations and then when they prove false, he doesn't just mention it in passing during polite cocktail conversation but he climbs on top of the bar, kicks the drinks out of peoples hands and yells to the room that somebody has been telling some lies and its time to fess up.
Levant's polemics get ranty in a few places but no one can really blame him when he's doing the print equivalent of paddling up a waterfall of negative media and enviroganda, while people are lobbing large rocks at him from the banks. But even when his voice is the edgiest (like when he is exposing the shameless hypocrisy of so-called ethical investment funds who pronounce publicly their opposition to the oil sands all the while investing heavily in them because they make healthy returns), he is not shrill and he never abandons fact and simply resorts to name calling and sloganeering which is a common practice of the anti-oil sands lobby, whose strategy often seems to be "argument weak, yell here". Levant has single-handedly tarred and feathered those who vilify the oil sands while convenently ignoring or even defending nations whose oil production is infinitely worse by any standard of measure.
Levant isn't happy to simply rebuff the attacks on the oil sands. He proposes a positive step to make our petroleum purchasing more ethical. Why don't we implement a system whereby all the fuel and petroleum products sold in North America are labelled by their country of origin so that consumers can know at the pumps which dictatorship, which genocide-inciting country or which extremist Islamic regime they are supporting. Levant believes if this were the case, a vast majority of American consumers would be buying oil sands oil from their biggest trade partner and closest ally, the progressive democracy and global boy scout that is Canada.
This book does not seek to paint the oil sands as perfection incarnate but rather as the best large-scale oil energy option for energy consumers who are honestly concerned about supporting ethical operators and nations in their energy choices. It avoids highly technical language, making it accessible to a broad readership, and it is punchy enough that it will keep those readers entertained. There is a lot of common sense and old fashioned reason in this book which, in my opinion, deserves a large audience.
[If you have not read this book but have read this or another positive review, or watched a "documentary" which "exposes" the oil sands, and are posting a "this-book-is-a-big-lie" review to try to save some ducks and skewer some capitalist, industrialist pigs, why don't you try reading this book and thinking for yourself for a change before you attack that which you do not know. Go on, read it, find where Levant's facts are wrong. I dare you.]
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Factual, ethical and political myth-busting galore,
Paul P. Alisauskas (Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
Many other reviewers have outlined the merits of this book. I won't replicate their comments.
I was not one of the virulent opponents of the oil sands project before reading the book, thinking of it as a relatively minor, though necessary, evil. In the trade-off between securing energy self-sufficiency and environmental hazard, I already felt the choice was a no-brainer. This book was revelatory in just how easy this choice should be for the thinking person.
Levant is criticized by a number of reviewers for (arguably) taking a detour to address the fallacies and foibles of the most vocal opponents of the oil sands. Granted, the (flawed) integrity of their arguments is not, by itself, an argument for the merits of the oil sands per se, but revealing the flaws in the logic and content of all the scaremongering and sanctimonious caterwauling engaged in by "players" like the ethical investment movement, is part and parcel of dispersing the fog of myth that has grown up around this issue.
For me, the most valuable aspect of this book was the "as opposed to what?" aspect Levant introduces into the discussion. Would you REALLY 'prefer' your oil to originate in Sudan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Russia and Saudi Arabia, those bastions of human rights, social justice and environmental responsibility? His analysis along these lines was an eye-opener for me.
The book puts to rest an enormous mythology that has seemingly become accepted orthodoxy about the oil sands. It's a valuable, sobering and reassuring read. You owe it to yourself to check it out before succumbing to all the reflexive nonsense being peddled by the "STOP (EVERYTHING)!" crowd.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Myth Buster,
Bob (Canada) - See all my reviews
I enjoyed this Book. It provides great Ammo to shoot down someone at the Office cocktail party who has swallowed the popular line on Alberta's Oil riches and how their extraction compares with the alternatives we face. He makes many compelling points that compare the reality of Canada's energy program vs the alternatives we don't like to think about. Namely oil from Saudi, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, Sudan,Nigeria,Mexico. Another interesting point driven home is the cost of oil coming out of the Middle East and the hidden tax associated with it. Namely the 50 Billion the US pumps into the region with their military to keep the oil flowing. After reading this, it makes you think the only responsible oil producers are ourselves (Canadians) and the Norwegians. The best parts are when Levant drags out the dishonest practices and contradictions of Greenpeace and other so called "Ethical" investment players.
If anyone should read this, it is Americans. Know what you are buying and funding.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A logical eye-opener,
Doug Keon (Canada) - See all my reviews
I bought this book on a recommendation from a friend and I couldn't put it down. I never really had an opinion one way or the other on the Alberta oil sands, despite all the negative pontificating from all the David Suzukis, Hollywood bimboes and environmental groups. This is a well-researched book that makes you stop and think where so much of your oil is coming from: human-rights abusing, terrorist-sponsoring, closed dictatorships, all of which would never allow a fraction of the monitoring, regulations and scrutiny that the oil sands go through. The oil sands have been the victim of a lot of blantant lies and this book helps clear that up.
4 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So Who is Really Behind the Anti-Oilsands Movement: A Critical and Important Book,
Avid Reader "book reader" (Calgary, Ab Canada) - See all my reviews
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After reading this book and its very logical examination of the Oilsands issue and listening to Dr. Patrick Moore (co-founder of GreenPeace)come out in favour of the Oilsands, I am left with this question:
Who is really funding and behind the anti-Oilsands movement?
This book is a critical and important examination of the Oilsands and how important they are to Canada and North America - as a strategic asset and a means to power our economony and create jobs for thousands. Using pure logic and the rational extension of the impact of supporting Conflict Oil over Ethical Oil, Levant nails the supporters of Conflict Oil for what they are - supporters of tyranny.
It simply boils down this this: do you support Blood Oil, or do you support Ethical Oil? Until there is a viable energy alternative, this is the choice we all make.
After the Saudi Arabia "lawfare" intimidation of threatened lawsuits on Canadian broadcasters for running Ethical Oil ads, it is obvious that there is a lot more going on behind the scenes than most people are aware of. And for many who are against Ethical Oil, they have fallen for a slick PR campaign funded by a hidden, but self-serving agenda that has nothing to do with green issues.
Read this book, it will make you think.
16 of 31 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Inadequate,
Aminul Haque "Amin Haque" (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
I work in Oil and Gas (O&G) financing and am often stupefied by the senseless opposition to the O&G industry - be it the politics, profit or technology. However, Levant is finding enemies of the oil-sands behind every bush. Not everyone who opposes does it out of ignorance or spite - some have very valid concerns. Inherently, exploration for O&G is a disruptive process. Because of the constructive criticism by concerned parties, oil-sands and other non-conventional oil producers have gained technological advances, production process efficiency and eco-friendliness. Oil-sands producers can actually do without a shrill voice such as Levant's, they are doing fine by objectively responding to concerns.
Especially troubling is his complete disdain for different points of view or belief systems. He finds it "pretty bizarre" that Pembina Foundation originated with the Gaia Foundation "..as in Gaia, the pagan earth goddess that environmentalists usually call Mother Earth." Is this a book to dispel the misinformation on oilsands, or is it to establish the supremacy of one kind of world and religious view?
Then again, it is not completely unexpected from a writer who sees it fit using the fact on his book-jacket that he was charged by Alberta provincial government for poking in the eye of one religious group. If Levant cannot find any better distinction from his writing career to establish his credibility, any of his efforts to promote a righteous cause may turn out to be silly.
8 of 17 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Attempting to re-label DIRTY OIL as "ethical oil",
Stephen Pletko "Uncle Stevie" (London, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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"[W]hat's important for us to remember is that, despite the pipe dreams of environmentalists, our carbon-based economy isn't going away...So we're stuck with oil for a long time, whether we like it or not. The only question that remains is: if we have to produce oil, and we have to buy oil--and we absolutely must do both--whose oil should we do our best to support? Who can we trust to do it the most morally? "
The above extract comes from the end of this very opinionated book by Ezra Levant. Several red flags went up after I read it.
According to this books inside back flap, Levant is a "lawyer, journalist, and political activist." Actually, Levant has a Commerce degree. After obtaining this, it was natural for him to get his law degree. (The law firm I deal with has the name "Dewey, Cheetem, and Howe.")
However, Levant has no degree or diploma in journalism. Thus, he is not a journalist. At best, he can be called a "media personality."
Also, we're not told that Levant was a tobacco industry lobbyist. Yes, he was one of those intelligent individuals who was paid to tell the public (which includes children) that smoking cigarettes causes no harm.
When I first saw the title of this book, "Ethical Oil," I assumed that the oil ITSELF (specifically, Canada's tar sands oil located in the Canadian province of Alberta) could be made so as to become "ethical" (that is, non-polluting, not affecting human health, and greenhouse-gas free). Sadly, this is not the case as this book is mainly concerned with where the oil comes from (as the above extract attests).
For Levant's argument to work, he must make the case that tar sands oil and its energy-intensive (thus expensive) extraction from the Earth is not an environmental threat. This he attempts to do--in spades. At the same time, he expounds on the merits of tar sand oil and the facilities that extract this oil.
Levant, among other things, attacks Greenpeace, environmentalists , environmental or "green" jobs, and individual people (such as a journalist--a REAL journalist). He even attacks the science of climate change or "global warming."
I found that Levant went off-topic many times. For example, he devotes a long chapter to "ethical funds." Not surprisingly, he discovers that ethical funds are not really that ethical saying that those who run these funds "say one thing, and do another." It's only at the end of this long chapter that he makes the sweeping conclusion that "This is the character of the oil sands' critics." (That is, they say one thing, and do another.) It's as if Levant suddenly remembered he was writing a book on the Canadian oil sands.
I had problems with some of Levant's references. For example, several references refer back to the "Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers."
The fact is, the logic of this book is faulty. Just because a country such as Canada is considered "ethical" (as Levant continually tells the reader) does not mean everything it produces or exports (such as tar sands oil) is ethical.
The science is also troubling. (Being a former tobacco lobbyist and having no scientific credentials, Levant doesn't really care about the science.) It shows that Alberta tar sands contribute to about 5 percent of Canada's greenhouse emissions and are Canada's fastest growing source of emissions. As of early 2011, they had disturbed a large area of boreal forest with little or no chance of true reclamation, using enormous amounts of water and polluting the surrounding air and water.
In the summer of 2010, an independent, peer-reviewed scientific study showed that toxic by-products from the tar sands extraction industry are poisoning a nearby river, putting downstream Aboriginal communities and the fish they consume at significant risk. Health studies show that these communities already have elevated rates of rare cancers associated with exposure to such toxins.
If Canada sells tar sands oil to countries with poor human-rights records, like China, does that effect the oil's "ethical" nature? And just how "ethical" are the companies operating in the tar sands? For example Exxon Mobile, well-known sponsor of climate-change disinformation campaigns or BP, responsible for the massive oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. There's also the effect of greenhouse gas emissions on our children and grandchildren--considered by many to be an intergenerational crime.
No matter what Levant says, oil has never been about "ethics." It's always been about (surprise, surprise) money (something Levant knows a lot about). Those like Levant who argue the case for "ethical oil" should work to ensure that our energy needs are met in a truly ethical way, now and into the future.
Finally, why hasn't this book an index? A wealth of information is presented but there's no easy access to it.
In conclusion, this book by former tobacco industry lobbyist Ezra Levant is an opinion-piece. It attempts to re-brand the dirty oil found in Canada's tar sands as "ethical oil."
(first published 2010; introduction; 12 chapters; conclusion; main narrative 235 pages; acknowledgements; sources)
<<Stephen Pletko, London, Ontario, Canada>>
4 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book,
This book is a real eye-opener. Even if you don't agree with the conclusions, the information presented in the book is important for Canadians to be aware of. Some have ridiculed the notion of 'Ethical Oil' by focusing specifically on environmental issues and also on the Canadian context. Levant challenges these people to think somewhat more broadly (world context) and also to think in practical terms -- that dependence on oil is not going away any time soon regardless of what happens in Canada's oil patch. Similarly, Canada's policies regarding 'climate change' will have no impact on global warming, given our very minor contribution of CO2. Levant's statistics make this clear. My sense is that Levant's challengers are left spouting platitudes, rather than being able to effectively counter his arguments.
Some important questions addressed by Levant include the question of exactly how much pollution is being created by the oil sands operations (very little according to Levant) and how transparent is the environmental movement in its attacks on the oil sands? There is lots to learn about the agenda, practices and funding sources of 'Big Environment' groups like Greenpeace and the various "ethical" investment funds. I have recently (and yet again) seen commentary suggesting that there is an increased incidence of cancer linked to the oil sands, but this situation is debunked by Levant, complete with footnotes backing up his case.
Many anti-oil-sands lobby groups have not bothered to update their talking points, and Levant brings us up to date. He also informs us of many new developments aimed directly at increasing the environmental aspects of oil sands development. And we learn about the overwhelming influence of the Saudi lobby in the States, and the degree to which Canadian oil has taken away from the Saudi's market share in the states. There clearly are a lot of agendas in play.
Levant is careful to document all of his claims. He may (or may not) be comprehensive in addressing the issues that we need to think about as he makes the case for 'ethical oil', but his book is a major contribution to the public understanding of the issue. Any thinking person should read the book before drawing any conclusions about what needs to be done regarding development of the oil sands.
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I like the Silhouette better than the O'Day--just in terms of the solidity of the boat. As others have pointed out, if you just want to go a little bigger, there are plenty of great 22's out there. I see the Catalina's everywhere, and they seem to get sailed a lot. I guess that is my reason for the preference. The O'Days that I see are rarely off their moorings. So the truth is I have no great reason for my preference other than, when I was looking for a boat, I didn't think the O'Days were as well built or designed as the other boats I looked at.
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I also agree with the folks who said "get a boat and sail for a while." If you use CL as your broker you will probably get about the same $$$ back as you put in to purchase it. I bought a 16' day sailer (AMF Sundbird) and we sailed that happily for two years. Then I heard a lot of complaints about tippiness and "facilities" and I purchased a considerably bigger boat. Turns out that I LOVED both boats and my family was unimpressed either way. Sail and see what happens for short money would be my advice!
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Be a Pastor: Education Requirements and Career Information
Learn how to become a pastor. Research the education and career requirements, training information and experience required for starting a career as a pastor.
Do I Want to Be a Pastor?
Pastors promote spirituality in churches and other religious institutions through sermons and teachings. These religious leaders organize regular services and lead congregations who believe in a specific faith or who seek non-denominational worship. Pastors also counsel members, provide emotional support to other leaders and parishioners, visit sick people in hospitals and assist the poor through outreach programs. Pastors will also confer weddings, baptisms and funerals. Stress is inherent in this profession due to the serious nature of many situations and to the somewhat political aspects of the job.
Job Requirements
Job postings from October 2012 showed that pastors need at least a master's degree, which they can obtain in a seminary school. Experience is also an important part of obtaining a senior pastor position, and church boards will look for pastors who have experience as an associate pastor prior to employment. The table below includes the main qualifications that employers listed in October 2012 job postings for pastors:
|Common Requirements
|Degree Level
|Master's degree
|Degree Name
|Religious studies, ministry, divinity, theology
|Experience in a pastoral role will be necessary before obtaining a senior pastor position
|Key Skills
|Pastors must be leaders, good decision-makers and strong orators
|Additional Skills
|In addition to religious faith, pastors also need to be service-oriented
Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree
A career as a pastor begins with a 4-year degree. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs are offered at several Bible colleges as well as other 4-year universities. Popular majors for students who wish to pursue a career in religious leadership include Bible or pastoral studies, theology and ministry. Some programs offer bachelor's degrees in specific ministerial areas, such as pastoral studies. Courses in the program cover topics in the Old and New Testament, theology, ethics, pastoral studies and sociology.
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After the completion of a bachelor's degree, pastoral students typically begin their graduate coursework at a seminary or School of Divinity. Aspiring pastors may follow a degree plan for a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), but other options may be available. The M.Div. program lasts 3-4 years depending on the amount of courses taken each semester. Courses are strictly focused on religious practices, Bible study and congregational leadership.
While all pastors study the Christian faith, additional courses based on the denomination of study may be offered. Most seminaries offer an apprenticeship-like program included in the master's program that allows pastoral students to observe and practice their developing skills with an ordained pastor.
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When Crusader armies on their way to the Holy Land attacked Jewish communities in the Rhine Valley, many Jews chose suicide over death at the hands of Christian mobs. With their defiant deaths, the medieval Jewish martyr was born. With the literary commemoration of the victims, Jewish martyrology followed. Beautiful Death examines the evolution of a long-neglected corpus of Hebrew poetry, the laments reflecting the specific conditions of Jewish life in northern France. The poems offer insight into everyday life and into the ways medieval French Jews responded to persecution. They also suggest that poetry was used to encourage resistance to intensifying pressures to convert.
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I noticed last night that there's a second piano in the old location, right outside Coke Corner. I think Johnny was playing at the Pavilion, and the second piano was just closed up. Anyone know why that's there?
I noticed last night that there's a second piano in the old location, right outside Coke Corner. I think Johnny was playing at the Pavilion, and the second piano was just closed up. Anyone know why that's there?
No, but I'm dead curious now that you've brought it up. One can only hope they'll return Rod & co. to their rightful place (and with them, we their fans).
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe...
it looks like an old coke corner piano will be part of the 50th live auction next friday night, as listed at the disneygallery.com.
how many of these pianos do you suppose they have?
Hey! I recognize that piano!AUCTION LOT #17
Coca Cola Refreshment Corner Piano
Since 1969, Guests young and old strolling past Coca Cola Refreshment Corner would often hear familiar renditions of rags and popular standards, played by our energetic Cast from one of the upright piano's that lived in this location.
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I was hoping that piano was there for Rod to play.
To authenticate the 'old piano' for sale, you want to see (Yamaha Model) U1F (Serial) 5242156 on the harp - that's the last one before the "new" piano up on the Plaza Pavilion porch. Judging from the chips and wear in the paint, that's probably it.
Geek Alert: Yeah, I took a picture of the serial number...
And according to the players (and my ears) the action is trash. It needs a total rebuild, and all new tuning pegs too. And no " Corner Cafe' " canvas cover over the soundboard, they reused the old cover on the first new piano.
About the two pianos: From what Rod heard, they want the players to alternate between the two pianos on a set schedule for now - don't ask why, neither of us knows. The only reason I can take a wild guess at is in case they break enough strings to make one piano unplayable, they can shift to the other one full-time for the rest of the day.
By the way, Rod isn't going to be back in July, period. He's making good progress, but not as fast as hoped. He's thinking September, but if we all think really good thoughts August is not impossible.
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I was noticing rod hasnt been around. you say hes making good progress... but what happened?
"There's no off position on the genius switch"
Short version: Pinched nerve for his right foot and leg. When he was a teenager he had a broken lower back from a car accident that was fused, and bone had slowly grown into the hole they ran the nerve through. The surgeon had to go in and carefully clear out that channel.Originally Posted by WRDest79
Everything is slowly starting to work better, but nerves take their own sweet time healing, and they refuse to be rushed.
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Please let Rod know that we all miss him and wish him the best. And we hope he'll be back as soon as he can.Originally Posted by Bruce Bergman
Rod signed my record!!!
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Just because it's gone doesn't mean I changed my mind!
Johnny was playing piano yesterday (Friday, 7/8). He started on the Coke Corner piano at about 4:30PM, then moved to the Pavilion piano at some point in the evening, only to finish off the night back at Coke Corner. I don't know why; never asked.
My 15 year old son, a decent piano player (though certainly not due to my genes) and a big fan of Rod Miller, asked about him and was told by Johnny that "he'll be back soon."
Somebody over on MousePlanet, however, mentioned that Rod may not be back until September. That's OK, we can be patient. I'm just glad he's getting better.
Regarding the piano auction, Rod once mentioned that he's currently on his 16th piano, or something like that, since starting playing at Disneyland. They get rid of those old pianos for a reason; they've been played hard and they're shot. I certainly wouldn't buy one if I wanted to make any decent music with it.
That was my son playing Maple Leaf Rag at Johnny's piano last night.
I am not surprised that the pianos are junked. Any wood instrument that has to go through the constant changes of heat, humidity, rain and the like that those outdoor instruments take on would warp quickly. It seems that Rod was tuning the thing every day I saw him. I agree with the above post that the old pianos would not be so good for music, but an excellent collector's piece.
Rod DOES tune it every day, especially if he takes over after Johnny, who pounds the poor thing to death!
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An ideal family beach escape awaits you in a perfect location just 350m from the patrolled beach of Malua Bay, less than 15 minutes south of Batemans Bay on the NSW South coast.
The house sleeps a maximum of 9 people. The upstairs section sleeps a maximum of five people in two large bedrooms (One has a queen bed plus a single rollaway bed and the other a queen bed). Upstairs there is also a fully equipped, modern kitchen, complete with dishwasher, oven and microwave, an open plan dining and living room, with flat screen TV and DVD/video players, large bathroom and fully equipped laundry. Relax on the expansive deck and enjoy a BBQ or quiet drink in the evening.
Downstairs is a separate self contained flat (with separate access) comprising of another large bedroom, with a double bed, and separate living area with two single futons, in total sleeping up to an additional 4 people. The downstairs area also has its own well equipped kitchenette and bathroom.
The layout is perfect for 2 families sharing, or for a larger family, perhaps with older children/teenagers who would enjoy having a bit of their own space downstairs.
The large wrap around deck surrounding the top floor of the house is ideal for enjoying a BBQ outdoors in the summer months. The deck is fully fenced off and safe for children and the house is also ideal for small dogs as there is a dog door from the laundry to the fully gated off deck and yard (Malua Bay is a dog-friendly beach!).
As well as families with children and pets, the house also caters for holiday makers bringing a small boat as there is room to fit this down the side of the house (and a boat ramp just down the road).
The house is fully equipped with everything you should need for your holiday. We have a great range of DVDs, videos, books and games for your use during your stay and even a couple of boogie boards and a set of golf clubs. A cot, baby bath and highchair can also be provided upon request at no extra charge (please bring your own cot linen).
Linen: Pillows, pillow protectors, mattress protectors, doonas, doona covers and blankets are provided. Please bring your own sheets and pillow cases, otherwise they can be hired for $15 per person. Please bring your own towels (hand towels and bath mats provided).
|Sleeps up to 9, 3 bedrooms
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|Malua Bay 300 m
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|Nearest airport: Moruya Airport 20 km
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|Pets welcome, No smoking at this property
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|DVD player, Sea view
|TV, Video player, CD player
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|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 En suites
|2 Sofa beds, Double beds (3), Single beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seats for 10, Lounge seats for 11
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The New South Wales region
Malua Bay (suburb of Batemans Bay) is situated in the Eurobodalla shire on the beautiful south coast for NSW. The Eurobodalla shire boasts 83 beaches, islands, rivers and lakes, heritage towns, coastal villages and vast tracts of nature reserves, wilderness and wildlife.
Eurobodalla is a natural wildlife sanctuary, famous for kangaroos and wallabies, whales, seals and penguins, a spectacular variety of eucalypt forests, and unique regional flora like the Bendethera wattle.
Batemans Bay
The house is only a 3 minute flat walk to the patrolled surf beach of Malua Bay and all the other amenities Malua Bay offers holiday makers – IGA supermarket, newsagency, bottle shop, pizza, takeaway and Mexican restaurants and great children's playground at the beach. Unpack your bags and relax – there is no need to drive anywhere if you don't want to! About the same distance in the other direction is Malua Bay bowling club, which even has a courtesy bus if you don't feel like walking the short distance home!
In close proximity to Malua Bay is the Mosquito Bay boat ramp (2 min drive north), and great surf beach, Mackenzie's Beach to the south. Other fantastic beaches to check out close by are Broulee (to the south) and the quiet bays of Lilli Pilli (to the north, just beyond Mosquito Bay) and Guerilla Bay (south). There are many other beautiful beaches in the area. You could visit a different one every day!
If you want to venture further in your car, we are less than 15 minutes from the hub of Batemans Bay, which offers shops, restaurants, cafes and lots more. Attractions such as putt putt golf and Birdland wild life park will keep the kids entertained if they tire of the beach. 10 minutes away from Malua Bay is also the town of Mogo, which boasts unique shops, historic gold mining attraction and excellent zoo.
Between Malua Bay and Batemans Bay is the Golf Course at Catalina. Other attractions during the school holidays usually include a carnival at Casey's Beach and Circus in Batemans Bay.
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As Trinamool Congress and BSP snubbed BJP over supporting it in government formation, Congress today said it is "impossible" for Narendra Modi to become Prime Minister as he will not have "adequate seats and allies".
"As things stand today, BJP or NDA cannot get allies to form the government. Every important political party... is moving away from BJP and Narendra Modi.
"This is something what we have been been saying right from the beginning that it will be impossible for Modi to become Prime Minister and BJP to come to power. They will not get adequate number of seats and adequate number of allies to form the government," party General Secretary Ajay Maken told reporters.
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The Congress leader's remarks came as BSP supremo Mayawati and Trinamool Congress ruled out any post-poll tie-up with the BJP-led NDA after Modi suggested yesterday that criticism of each other during polls did not automatically shut the door on possible alliances.
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Kalanchoe tubiflora extract inhibits cell proliferation by affecting the mitotic apparatus
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1 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, 97004, Taiwan
2 Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, No. 701, Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien, 97004, Taiwan
3 Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
4 Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
5 Department of Chemistry, National Dong-Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan
6 School of Applied Chemistry, Chung Shan Medical University, No.110,Sec.1,Jianguo N.Road, Taichung City, 40201, Taiwan
7 Institute of NanoEngineering and MicroSystems, National Tsing Hua University, No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
8 Department of Medical Research, Buddhist Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:149 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-149Published: 10 September 2012
Kalanchoe tubiflora (KT) is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, and is commonly used as a medicinal agent in Southern Brazil. The underlying mechanisms of tumor suppression are largely unexplored.
Cell viability and wound-healing were analyzed by MTT assay and scratch assay respectively. Cell cycle profiles were analyzed by FACS. Mitotic defects were analyzed by indirect immunofluoresence images.
An n-Butanol-soluble fraction of KT (KT-NB) was able to inhibit cell proliferation. After a 48 h treatment with 6.75 μg/ml of KT, the cell viability was less than 50% of controls, and was further reduced to less than 10% at higher concentrations. KT-NB also induced an accumulation of cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle as well as an increased level of cells in the subG1 phase. Instead of disrupting the microtubule network of interphase cells, KT-NB reduced cell viability by inducing multipolar spindles and defects in chromosome alignment. KT-NB inhibits cell proliferation and reduces cell viability by two mechanisms that are exclusively involved with cell division: first by inducing multipolarity; second by disrupting chromosome alignment during metaphase.
KT-NB reduced cell viability by exclusively affecting formation of the proper structure of the mitotic apparatus. This is the main idea of the new generation of anti-mitotic agents. All together, KT-NB has sufficient potential to warrant further investigation as a potential new anticancer agent candidate.


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Philippine, US naval exercises slated in Mindanao Sea
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy and United States Navy, including the local and US Coast Guards, will conduct an annual combined exercise to "enhance interoperability and share best practices" for a week in Mindanao Sea in July.
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training will be held on July 2 to 10 at the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao area with at-sea activities in the vicinity of Mindanao Sea said Navy spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Omar Tonsay.
The exercise includes in-port training, subject matter expertise exchanges, diving and salvage training at General Santos Bay, Sarangani; and medical, dental, engineering civic action projects and community relations activities in different locations in General Santos City and Glan, Sarangani Province.
The exercise will involve the US Navy and Coast Guard, Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard surface, air, and special operations units in the conduct of shore-based cross training exercises, diving exercise, salvage exercise, air operations exercise, and at-sea fleet training exercises, search and rescue exercise, as well as friendly sports competitions in volleyball and basketball.
The exercise will also test the personnel and naval assets, operational readiness and ultimately, improve the naval defense capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines by an exchange of doctrinal and tactical best practices, Tonsay added.
Carat will be participated in by Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Magat Salamat (PS20), BRP Miguel Malvar (PS19), BRP Salvador Abcede (PG114), and BRP Teotimo Figuracion (PG389) for the PN; the USS Vandergrift (FFG48) and USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) for the USN; BRP Pampanga (SARV 003) for the PCG; and the USCG WAESCHE (WMSL751) for the USCG.
The PN will also employ one (1) PN Islander (PNI 320) while the USN will provide a P3C Orion and a SH-60B helicopter together with a BO-105CB helicopter from PCG. Likewise, the exercise will involve around 400 personnel from the PN, 350 from the USN, 50 from the PCG, and 150 from the USCG.
Carat, which started in 1995, is a yearly combined exercise conducted at different Naval Forces areas of operations on rotation basis.
Tonsay said the venues have been determined a year in advance and are finalized following confirmation from both navies.
Last year, the exercise was conducted in Sulu Sea area east of Palawan under the Naval Forces West.
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