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Advanced Micro Devices said Friday that it had started shipments of its highly-anticipated twelve-core AMD Opteron microprocessors code-named Magny-Cours. The company indicated that the shipments are limited and are intended to prepare for the launch of servers powered by the new chips due later this quarter.
"We have been aggressively sampling production-level parts to customers for nearly 30 days now and have actually shipped a limited number of production parts to allow customers to prepare for launch – on track for later this quarter," said Phil Hughes, a spokesman for AMD.
AMD Opteron microprocessors transformed Advanced Micro Devices from a producer of inexpensive desktop chips into a world-class supplier of microprocessors for servers back in 2003. At that time the code-named SledgeHammer processor with one processing core and up to 2.40GHz clock-speed brought a number of breakthrough innovations that redefined the mainstream server industry, including integrated memory controller, chip-to-chip interconnect for multi-processor systems, x86-64 capability and a number of other improvements. Seven years later the Magny-Cours processor is supposed to once again transform the server market with twelve x86 processing engines, quad-channel memory controller as well as new high-speed chip-to-chip interconnection. This time, however, AMD Opteron will have to fight against Intel Corp.'s octa-core Xeon processor that not only has the benefits of the Nehalem micro-architecture, but also boasts with a number of reliability, availability, serviceability (RAS) advantages presently only found in mission-critical servers, such as those based on Intel Itanium, IBM Power or Sun UltraSPARC microprocessors.
Central processing units for servers are sold at a great price-premium, which is why it is crucially important for both Sunnyvale, California-based AMD as well as Santa Clara, California-based Intel to have the best microprocessors for server markets as such chips bring very high profit.
According to preliminary information from unofficial sources, the mainstream line of twelve-core AMD Opteron 6000-series processors will consist of three chips operating at 1.90GHz, 2.10GHz and 2.20GHz. Besides, AMD will also release highly efficient (HE) and special edition (SE) AMD Opteron 6000 microprocessors with twelve processing engines functioning at 1.70GHz and 2.30GHz, respectively. In addition, AMD plans to launch three standard-voltage eight-core chips at 2.0GHz, 2.30GHz and 2.40GHz frequencies along with two HE eight-core processors at 1.80GHz and 2.0GHz clock-speeds. In order to ensure maximum stability, all AMD's twelve-core processors will come with reduced clock-speed of integrated memory controller and L3 cache (1.80GHz) compared to six-core and quad-core products.
Even though clock-speeds of AMD Opteron 6000-series processors are not high, AMD will still increase thermal design power of Maranello server platform. Based on preliminary information, AMD G34 (1944-pin) CPUs will have 85W, 115W or 140W TDP, which is somewhat higher compared to TDPs supported by existing multi-processor platforms.
The company hopes that its next-generation servers will still offer great performance-per-watt despite of higher power consumption of twelve-core and eight-core chips thanks to increased amount of cores and other innovations of the next-gen platforms. In particular, the new processors will have HyperTransport bus speed increased to 6.4GT/s, which will increase performance scalability, as well as Cool Speed and C1E technologies to reduce power consumption. In addition, it can be expected that Globalfoundries 45nm silicon-on-insulator process technology will improve a bit by the end of Q1 2010.
AMD Opteron "Magny-Cours" processor will be the first chip for the AMD G34 "Maranello" platform designed for Opteron processors 6000-series with up to 16 cores, quad-channel memory interface, 2 or 4 sockets, up to 12 memory modules per socket and some server and enterprise-specific functionality. Magny-Cours microprocessors feature two six-core or quad-core dies on one piece of substrate.


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By today, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season has, hopefully, diminished just a bit. Today is a day to spend with family and friends.
If you haven't already attended a Christmas Eve service at the church of your choice, today is a day to take time to attend a Christmas Day service, pausing to reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season.
Today is also a day to remember the thousands of U.S. troops stationed around the world, especially those from our own Minot Air Force Base. Many members of our armed forces are spending today as they spent yesterday and as they will spend tomorrow thousands of miles away from families and friends. No doubt troops will mark Christmas Day in their own way, but it surely won't be in the traditional way, gathered around the living room with family, enjoying homemade goodies and sharing stories of holidays past.
Today is a day to spend watching children of all ages enjoy the shiny, new presents they opened last night or this morning.
Today is also a day to remember those less fortunate than us. There are several gift programs in Minot, and today there are hundreds of children and adults enjoying Christmas presents and a holiday dinner thanks to the generosity of everyone in the Minot area. We urge you to remember those worthy and helpful programs again next year.
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On October 12, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered remarks on American Global Leadership at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. Secretary Clinton said:
"...Before I begin to address some of these trend lines that are really part of America's leadership and how we define it and how we promote it, I want to just say a few words about the conspiracy to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador in Washington that was directed by elements of the Iranian Government. This plot, very fortunately disrupted by the excellent work of our law enforcement and intelligence professionals, was a flagrant violation of international and U.S. law, and a dangerous escalation of the Iranian Government's longstanding use of political violence and sponsorship of terrorism.
"This is not just, however, about Iran and the United States or even just about Saudi Arabia. Targeting an ambassador violates the Convention on the Protection and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, which, of course, includes diplomats. Iran is a signatory to this convention. Iran is also in agreement with the Security Council resolutions to implement it. This kind of reckless act undermines international norms and the international system. Iran must be held accountable for its actions. In addition to the steps announced by the attorney general yesterday, the United States has increased our sanctions on individuals within the Iranian Government who are associated with this plot and Iran's support for terrorism. We will work closely with our international partners to increase Iran's isolation and the pressure on its government, and we call upon other nations to join us in condemning this threat to international peace and security.
"Now I want to thank you for thinking about tomorrow, and for devoting this day and many other days as well to discussing the sources of America's greatness, the power of our ideals, and the prospects for our future. At the State Department, we work in an international landscape defined by half a century of exceptional American global leadership, leadership from both parties, rooted in our most precious values, that put the common good first and rally the world around a vision of a more peaceful and prosperous future. Securing and sustaining that leadership for the next half century is the organizing principle behind everything I do. That's because our global leadership holds the key not only to our prosperity and security at home but to the kind of world that is increasingly interconnected and complex. Whether it's opening new markets for American businesses or breaking up terrorist plots or bringing the wars of the last decade to a successful close, we have to be guided by both the responsibilities of leadership and the values that undergird us.
"American leadership also continues to be a uniquely powerful force for advancing human freedom and universal rights around the world. Now, I recognize these are difficult times. And as we grapple with significant challenges at home and abroad, many Americans are understandably wondering what lies ahead for their families and for our country. But everything I know tells me that the United States has the talent and ingenuity to come through our current difficulties and to emerge stronger than ever."
Secretary Clinton continued:
"It's important to remember that there are serious international consequences to the decisions we make here in Washington. This summer when I was traveling through Europe and Asia as the debt-ceiling crisis dominated the news, some leaders I met were quite unnerved and asked me some very tough questions. Because they count on us, on the United States, for security and stability. And they understand that our leadership abroad depends on our strength at home. That is why the Administration's National Security Strategy emphasizes the link between our investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure, and our ability to project strategic and economic power abroad.
"At the same time, we have to find new ways to lead in a changing world. This begins by understanding the current international landscape and the demands it places on American leadership. Today the major powers are at peace, but new regional and global centers of influence are quickly emerging. These countries have benefited from the stability and security long provided by American leadership, and from the dynamic and open global economy that we pioneered and continue to protect. Their rise is a sign that our leadership works, not just for Americans but for people around the world in every country.
"Working with these new players in the years ahead, encouraging them to accept the responsibility that comes with influence, and integrating them more fully into the international order is a key test for American diplomacy."
Secretary Clinton concluded:
"So as we look to the future, let's invest in these new opportunities to sustain and secure our global leadership. Half of life is showing up, and that means the United States can't sit on the sidelines. This is the time to press forward, not to pull back. Leadership is in our DNA; we would do great harm to who we are as Americans if we withdraw. In the last decade, we've lived through terrorist attacks, two long wars, and a global financial crisis. Through it all, America remains an exceptional country, exceptional for our creativity and openness that draws people from everywhere here to our homeland, for our unwavering commitment to securing a more just and peaceful world, and for our willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
"President Truman in his first speech to Congress after the death of Franklin Roosevelt said, 'Today, the entire world is looking to America for enlightened leadership to peace and progress. Such a leadership requires vision, courage, and tolerance. And it can be provided only by a united nation deeply devoted to the highest ideals.' Well, these words are just as true today, and I am confident that when it's all said and done, as I told people in Asia, it's not pretty to look at, but eventually, we'll get a debt deal. And I believe that on all these other issues, we will rise to our challenges, we will continue to lead the world, we will make the hard choices necessary to keep the promise of America alive here and across the globe. Thank you for your contributions to ensuring that we do."
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The Barbecue Industry Reveals New Products and Trends to Excite Consumers to Get Outside and Cook
Annual Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo Unveils the Hottest New Products and Outdoor Cooking Trends for 2013
Orlando, Florida (March 14, 2013) – From innovative grills and accessories, to state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) unveils the hottest new products and trends the barbecue industry has to offer today during the opening of HPBExpo, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, March 14-16. With more than 300 exhibitors and nearly 5,000 attendees, the annual Expo is the largest indoor-outdoor living show in North America.
Kicking off HPBExpo, HPBA announced today another strong year for the barbecue industry, with shipments of grills and smokers reaching more than 14.3 million. With 85 percent of North American households owning a grill or smoker, and the majority (62 percent) of grill owners using their grills year round, the barbecue industry continues to meet consumer demand for products to make outdoor cooking even more enjoyable.
"The 2013 peak outdoor cooking season promises to be the best yet for outdoor cooking. With consumers excited to put their winter clothes back in the closet and welcome warm weather, this upcoming season manufacturers are showcasing items that will reignite the outdoor cooking spark in all of us," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA communications director. "This year's Expo offerings, from restaurant quality grills, multi-functional accessories, outdoor entertaining add-ons and easy cleaning supplies and gadgets, are sure to make outdoor cooking a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone from the novice to the most seasoned chef."
2013 Trend Watch
As the peak outdoor cooking season approaches (May-September), consumers can expect to see grills, smokers and outdoor living products in high demand. Unveiled today at HPBExpo, the trends that will drive sales during 2013 and beyond include:
Restaurant Quality at Home: Cooking at home can be a healthy, time-saving and budget-friendly option versus eating out. From making a gourmet meal to an easy pizza, consumers can get restaurant quality food at their fingertips. This year, grills and smokers boast traditional, simplistic appearances with modern touches and finishes that have the latest technologies from easy ignition systems to even heating distribution. Whether the grill includes a fully loaded pizza stone, stainless steel baking racks or fire bricks, consumers will be able to bring the high-quality cooking experience from a restaurant, to their backyard.
Grill-fully Clean: Starting the meal knowing it will end with minimal clean up makes the experience that much more enjoyable. From cooking sheets that keep the grill marks intact and the grill clean, to a robot deemed the "R2D2 of the grill" that gets all the grease and grime off your grill with minimal effort, these new products are designed with easy clean-up in mind.
Outdoor Entertaining Made Easy: Today's outdoor cooking and living products and accessories make outdoor entertaining stress-free so that the host will always be at ease. Fire pits that can be converted into stovetops with the elegance of a dining table can transform a gathering into a sophisticated, intimate affair. Cabinets that can be sized to easily fit into outdoor kitchens add the extra space you need to store your accessories and tableware making it easier to reach for when the food is done. These add-ons are perfect from small backyard barbecues to large birthday gatherings.
Multi-Tasking Accessories: Always a hot trend, outdoor cooking accessories continue to be more innovative year after year. This year, manufacturers are bringing multi-tasking accessories to the consumers to make outdoor cooking easy, fun and bursting with flavor. Forks now act as a baster, brush, bottle opener and flavor injector all in one device. Grilling baskets now can auto-reverse up to 180 degrees before pausing and re-rotating 180 degrees continually until you reach the perfect finish on your burger, steak or other protein of your choosing.
Shipments Remain Strong in 2012
In 2012, more than 14.3 million grills and smokers shipped in North America with a slight decrease (2.66%) from 2011. Gas grills continue to top the charts as the most popular type of grill, followed by charcoal and electric.
- Total Gas Grill Shipments (57 percent of sales) – 8,200,000
- Total Charcoal Grill Shipments (41 percent of sales) – 5,917,000
- Total Electric Grill Shipments (2 percent of sales) – 280,000
National Barbecue Month Starts May 1!
May is National Barbecue Month and the kick-off to the outdoor cooking season, and also a prime time for consumers to buy the latest grilling and outdoor equipment and accessories. Retailers see their highest sales during the summer months, but also recognize steady sales continuing into the fall with consumers cooking outdoors well past Labor Day and into the winter months.
To keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest outdoor cooking tips, tricks and recipes throughout National Barbecue Month and all year long, follow HPBA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HPBABarbecue, and Twitter: www.twitter.com/HPBA_Barbecue.
For more industry and HPBExpo information, please visit www.hpba.org and www.hpbexpo.com.
About Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The 2,800-member Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, VA, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising, and consumer education.


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Cliff averted, on to the next fiscal crisis
WASHINGTON – Onward to the next fiscal crisis. Actually, several of them, potentially. The New Year's Day deal averting the "fiscal cliff" lays the groundwork for more combustible struggles in Washington over taxes, spending and debt in the next few months.
President Barack Obama's victory on taxes this week was the second, grudging round of piecemeal successes in as many years in chipping away at the nation's mountainous deficits. Despite the length and intensity of the debate, the deal to raise the top income tax rate on families earning over $450,000 a year – about 1 percent of households – and including only $12 billion in spending cuts turned out to be a relatively easy vote for many. This was particularly so because the alternative was to raise taxes on everyone.
But in banking $620 billion in higher taxes over the coming decade from wealthier earners, Obama and his Republican rivals have barely touched deficits still expected to be in the $650 billion range by the end of his second term. And those back-of-the-envelope calculations assume policymakers can find more than $1 trillion over 10 years to replace automatic across-the-board spending cuts known as a sequester.
"They didn't do any of the tough stuff," said Erskine Bowles, chairman of Obama's 2010 deficit commission. "We've taken two steps now, but those two steps combined aren't enough to put our fiscal house in order."
In 2011, the government adopted tighter caps on day-to-day operating budgets of the Pentagon and other cabinet agencies to save $1.1 trillion over 10 years.
The measure passed Tuesday prevents middle-class taxes from going up while raising rates on higher incomes. It also blocks severe across-the-board spending cuts for two months, extends unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless for a year, stops a 27 percent cut in Medicare fees paid to doctors and prevents a possible doubling of milk prices.
The alternative was going over the cliff, an economy-punching half-trillion-dollar combination of sweeping tax increases and spending cuts. Despite the deal, the government partially went over the brink anyway with the expiration of a two-year cut in Social Security payroll taxes of two percentage points.
Action inside a dysfunctional Washington now only comes with binding deadlines. So, naturally, this week's hard-fought bargain sets up another crisis in two months, when painful across-the-board spending cuts to the Pentagon and domestic programs are set to kick in and the government runs out of the ability to juggle its $16.4 trillion debt without having to borrow more money.
Unless Congress increases or allows Obama to increase that borrowing cap, the government risks a first-ever default on U.S. obligations. Republicans will use this as an opportunity to leverage more spending cuts from Obama, just like they did in the summer of 2011.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, vows that any increase in the debt limit – which needs to be enacted by Congress by the end of February or sometime in March – must be accompanied by an equal amount in cuts to federal spending. That puts him on yet another collision course with Obama, who has vowed anew that he won't let haggling over spending cuts complicate the debate over the debt limit.


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Other things I think would be good would be to refresh the info boards again Also, sorting out the events posters in there- the free walls could be used well for rolling and/or semi permanent art works, which would make it look good, rather than the events posters that currently occur.
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Canandaigua—The 11th Annual Crosswinds 5K, hosted by Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua, recently raised $3,156 for Thompson Health's Sands Cancer Center.
A total of 280 runners – from age 6 to 75 – participated this year. Since its inception, the Crosswinds 5K has raised nearly $39,000 for the Sands Cancer Center.
DAG chip timing and results were provided by PCR Timing. The overall female/male winners were Michelle LaFleur of Savannah, Ga., with a time of 19:37, and Matt Oberst of Farmington, NY, with a time of 17:51. For complete results, please visit www.pcrtiming.com.
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Success at Taihu could have a global payoff, as cyanobacterial blooms are increasing throughout the world.The central government, through its Ministry of Environmental Protection, plans to allot $155 million over the next 5 years to clean up Taihu. The ministry is now drafting a work plan. But the challenge, says Qin, will be to pinpoint sources of nitrogen and phosphorous to better stem their flow into the lake.
'Decaying algae has a very strong smell, like decaying fish,' says one Chinese ecologist.Provincial water managers cultivated and reintroduced marcophytes. "They thought it would clean the lake," says Qin, because floating macrophytes impede wind-driven algae from clumping together. In research to support the reintroduction, NIGLAS scientists curtained off small sections of lake and seeded them with macrophytes; the plants flourished. Outside the experimental boundaries, however, the attempt at a natural antidote failed. "When the water is polluted, macrophytes don't grow well," says Qin. "We understood that we have to clean the lake first."
Scientists say that they need more basic data in order to restore the lake."We need to have basic data in order to restore the lake," says Qin. In Taihu tributaries and the more than 100 canals that feed into the lake, "water quality is quite bad," according to Zhu. Nitrogen spikes in the spring, after tea farmers cover plots in manure. Chemical fertilizers too are to blame. Twenty years ago, fertilizer was expensive and China possessed little equipment to apply it, says Zhu. Now, he says, "farmers in Jiangsu are rich. They can afford to use large amounts of chemical fertilizers."
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Debates of April 29th, 2004
House of Commons Hansard #44 of the 37th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was drugs.
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Dan McTeague Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I want to salute the member for Hochelaga—Maisonneuve, as well as members on this side.
I know he is aware of the fact that, in 2000-01, it is this member who intervened with Oxfam and Doctors without Borders. He brought this issue to the attention of our caucus and the then prime minister, Jean Chrétien, after whom this bill is now named.
We had to ensure that something was done with regard to drug patents to relieve the burden of people living in Africa. Canada had to find not only the means to help regions such as South Africa, but also the delivery methods to help people in the field, that is doctors and the humanitarian infrastructure that is there now.
I was also pleased to see that, perhaps for the first time, the Bloc Quebecois is starting to change its rigid views on the drug patent issue. Indeed, the price of patents and drugs is increasing quite considerably, and this bill is very important for all the regions in our country.
Could I simply ask him whether he thinks that we can still send generic drugs to Africa, since previous court decisions on the drug patent system prevent these generic drugs from being produced in Canada?
It seems to me that this is only about one issue, that is, as was mentioned, the fact that pharmaceutical companies and the big innovative companies that form Rx&D are the only ones that are capable of making these products. Does the member not think that we could correct this flaw if we looked at the whole issue of drug patents?
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1:20 p.m.
Réal Ménard Hochelaga—Maisonneuve, QC
Mr. Speaker, first I would ask my colleague to forgive me because I do not remember the name of his riding. But I know that he is a hardworking member of Parliament.
However, he is a bit devious because he has shifted the debate from an international consensus to national considerations. There is one thing I want to tell him.
The Bloc Quebecois has an honest and powerful debate tradition. As critic for the health portfolio, I am very well aware that the status quo is not acceptable. Basically, what the member is asking for is some support towards the abolition of the liaison rule.
There is nothing to indicate that this is the way my party will go, but I suggest he look at the four proposals that I have tabled with the Standing Committee on Health. His colleague from Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik knows it.
I think that we have not achieved a balance in favour of consumer protection. Some current drug practices will have to be revised. I know that some pharmaceutical companies have behaved in a reprehensible fashion.
What is of concern here is not the 20 year intellectual property provision. I want to tell the member, who will hopefully listen, that what is more disturbing is the offensive behaviour of some of the innovative companies grouped under Rx&D where the patents are constantly renewed. I think that this has to be addressed.
However, we will defend the principle of a 20 year intellectual property because to me, if the pharmaceutical companies invest money—it cost about $800 millions to market a new drug—it is just normal that they get a return on their investment.
Consequently, we have to strike a balance between our obligations towards the intellectual property and the interest of consumers in getting pharmaceutical products at the lowest cost possible. In this regard, I do agree with him that we have to look at a number of practices that are unfavourable to consumers.
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Yves Rocheleau Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, I too want to commend my colleague from Hochelaga—Maisonneuve for his very good speech. He knows what he is talking about and is very sensitive to the problems facing developing countries.
Does he not think that this is a great example of what can be accomplished where there is political will to tackle a problem and try to solve it within our means, that is the means of Canada?
Also, yesterday, at the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, I had the privilege to meet a senior representative of the World Health Organization who reminded us that 6 million people die every year of HIV-AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, that is 6 million deaths. There are currently no war or genocide causing as many deaths. It is almost a structural issue.
Although we may want to congratulate the Government of Canada for his actions, on a more structural level, given that the UN had recommended that international assistance reach 0.7% of GDP and that it does not even stand at half of that in Canada, far from it actually, should we not decry the government's lack of political will to uphold its international responsibilities, since we know what our country can do, as shown by this bill?
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Réal Ménard Hochelaga—Maisonneuve, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would say that the member for Trois-Rivières is a humanist akin to those of the 18th century. I am certainly not referring to his date of birth, but to the culture and tradition of the time.
I think he is right. The bill may be very positive and reflect a consensus, but we have to bemoan the fact that Canada has not lived up to the expectations of the international community with regard to the proportion of the GNP it has earmarked for international cooperation. I know there was a slight increase for that item in the last two budgets. However, I think that all parliamentarians should try to convince the government that it must allocate a higher percentage to international cooperation.
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1:25 p.m.
Dick Proctor Palliser, SK
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Bill C-9, the humanitarian bill. It is certainly important for all caucuses to support the legislation because the need for access to medicines has been recognized internationally. It is important that Canada participates and sets an example for the world, although it does remain to be seen whether we will have set a good example. I will have more on that later.
Every day a countless number of people die in the developing world of diseases for which there are cures, diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and pneumonia, simply because of a lack of access to medicines most often due to the high cost of pharmaceutical products.
Although there is yet no cure for the HIV-AIDS pandemic, there are drugs to ameliorate it. In Africa alone, every day 6,000 people die of AIDS, while 11,000 more contract the disease.
I think we would all agree that Stephen Lewis, the Canadian special envoy on this at the United Nations, has done more not only in Canada but around the world to raise this issue and to force us to realize it than any other human being alive.
On health, education and security, any initiative to improve in these areas will have many different components, and this bill seeks to address one of those core components, namely the access to medicines.
Improved health is linked to increased school attendance for children and their ability to do well while at school. As we all know, education is a lifelong process and has a lifelong impact on an individual's well-being and economic productivity.
We have heard lots of talk about security in recent days. In fact, the Prime Minister is talking about that very subject this afternoon in Washington. I firmly believe one of the most important ways that we can make our world more secure is through improving the health of the people in that world because it leads them to participate more fully in the social, economic and cultural events and aspects of their countries and their home communities.
Many studies show the devastating economic impact of infectious diseases such as malaria and the AIDS pandemic. The World Health Organization's recent commission on macroeconomics and health stated:
The evidence confirms that countries with the weakest conditions of health and education have a much harder time achieving sustained growth than do countries with better conditions of health and education.
There is no surprise there.
On the international process over the past several years, the background to this legislation is that when it is passed, Bill C-9 will be among the first pieces of legislation of its kind in the world, the end product of several years of negotiations on the international stage. It goes back to November 2001 at the WTO Doha round on intellectual property rights. The declaration affirmed that countries have the right to protect public health and improve access to affordable medicines, including through compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical products.
This international acknowledgement was incredibly important because, although many countries officially recognized the need for a better balance between intellectual property rights and human rights, the need for a north-south sharing of technologies and knowledge, the reality of intellectual property rights made the practicalities of that sharing difficult, which meant that little of substance was actually being done.
The WTO agreement last August is the practical solution to the principles agreed to at Doha and was historic in that it gave World Trade Organization members the right to export to developing countries those generic medicines still under patent without fear of trade retaliation and it acknowledged the importance and urgency of so doing.
On the competition aspects of the bill, because of intellectual property rights, patent holder or innovator companies have monopolies on their drug products in this country for a period of 20 years, which the health critic for the Bloc Québécois was explaining very well a few moments ago. That 20 year patent protection rule varies from country to country around the world.
In developing new drug products there is often many years of research and development and patent holders obviously must recoup their costs and these costs, particularly for new experimental drugs such as those used in HIV-AIDS, are often far too high for developing countries and NGOs delivering health services in those developing countries to meet the need and demand for the products.
As a result, many patent holders have entered into agreements with countries and specific programs to provide their drugs at lower prices or at no cost at all but those efforts have been insufficient to meet the demand.
Increasing competition, by allowing generic producers to enter the market earlier, is seen as crucial to ensuring that those needing treatment have access to those medicines as required. Increasing competition increases supply and decreases prices, and both of these are needed for developing countries in order for them to be able to meet the urgent health care needs of their people.
On the international obligation front, Canada has many international obligations in this area, including having recognized since 1945 the right to health as a fundamental right, the UN's special session on HIV-AIDS to make, in an urgent manner, every effort to increase the standard of treatment for people suffering from HIV-AIDS, including the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections.
It is important to ensure that as parliamentarians we fully respect and reflect Canada's obligations to taking this important step toward the full realization of the human right to health, including the promotion of access to affordable medicines for all.
My colleague, the member for Windsor West, who has worked very hard and tirelessly on this legislation, presented both at committee and here at report stage several other pharmaceutical products that can be of use to developing countries. An amendment was made to include an important fixed dose drug for the treatment of tuberculosis and that was passed at report stage and, I am happy to say, is included in the bill.
Unfortunately, two other drug products that he had proposed were rejected at report stage. One of them is on the World Health Organization's pre-qualified list of drugs for HIV-AIDS and the other is currently indicated for pneumonia, which is the leading killer of children in the developing world under the age of five. This drug is also being studied for possible anti-tuberculosis use.
I sincerely hope that the Minister of Health and the Minister of Industry will together move quickly to receive advice on those two products and include them on a future schedule of drugs.
We first saw Bill C-9 as Bill C-56, which was introduced last November but died on the Order Paper when the House of Commons prorogued on December 12. It was reintroduced in its initial form on February 12 but the government proposed many changes following that.
Testimony was given at committee from a variety of groups, and while all witnesses appearing made it clear that they were supportive of the initiative, many problems with the bill that were identified by those expert witnesses. They included the first right of refusal, which would have allowed the patent holder, the pharmaceutical companies, to scoop a contract negotiated by a potential generic producer. This would drive up the cost of the eventual drug.
With regard to the schedule, testimony on this aspect was clear. It was felt that there should be no schedule of drugs. It was felt by the overwhelming majority of witnesses that this would be flawed at the outset and that having a schedule, regardless of how flexible it may be intended to be, would add another unnecessary step in the process of getting drugs to the developing world. The reason for that is that if the drug is not listed on the schedule there would have to be a process to first, get it on the schedule, and then get it to where it was needed.
Respected organizations, such as Doctors Without Borders, testified that the language did not allow for the participation of non-governmental organizations. It was felt that the wording would not allow them to participate because NGOs do not consider themselves as agents of any government and they play a crucial role in many developing countries in providing health care services, including access to medicines.
Many witnesses also presented testimony about the need to expand the schedules of eligible countries. In its original form only WTO member developing countries and least developed countries were eligible, while many witnesses testified that there was no requirement by international trade rules to exclude those several dozen other developing countries, such as Vietnam, Iran and Iraq, countries which also face substantial health issues that we see regularly on our television sets and that could be better addressed if they had access to medicines at affordable cost.
I want to turn now to the major problems that we see in the bill. Over 100 amendments that were submitted by my colleague, the member for Windsor West would have done several things, including eliminating the first right of refusal, extending the list of eligible countries and drug products and, lastly, clarifying the language around the participation of non-government organizations.
After the committee hearings, the government took more than a month to present its amendments to the bill. It made substantial amendments, including eliminating the first right of refusal, allowing for other developing countries to apply through diplomatic channels to be eligible to participate and to allow NGOs to participate. Although some of these changes presented further additional problems that may affect the workability of the bill, myself, the member for Windsor West and my colleagues in the New Democratic Party caucus are supportive of the majority of those proposed amendments.
We did raise at committee the new concerns around the increased opportunities for legal battles between patent and generic drug companies that could seriously impact how this bill will actually work in reality, the unnecessary requirement that developing countries wishing to be added to the list of eligible countries are required to be added specifically with reference to a particular drug product and it is unclear what process has to be followed after that.
My colleague from Windsor West was pleased to have the support of the committee and wanted it recognized on several amendments, including those to ensure that humanitarian concerns be considered the first determination if the Federal Court is required under the appropriate section as to whether a royalty rate has been established according to the formula that will be prescribed in the regulations.
The section on page 12 of the bill now reads:
The Federal Court may make an order...taking into account
(a) the humanitarian and non-commercial reasons underlying the issuance of the authorization;
(b) the economic value of the use of the invention or inventions to the country or WTO Member
We can see the importance of reversing those two clauses.
Another amendment ensures that there is a minimum of a 30 day waiting period that a potential generic producer must observe to apply for a voluntary licence from the patent holder before applying to the Commissioner of Patents for a compulsory licence.
The third amendment was a language change to ensure that the minister be required to establish an advisory committee to advise on the inclusion of further drug products in schedule 1.
There are some continuing problems that have been identified and the first that remains is on the scheduling. As the House has heard before, there is a consensus that the presence of a schedule at all provides further inflexibility in ensuring that countries have access to the drugs that they require.
A list by its nature is exclusionary because it does not include all possibilities and the negotiations that led to the historic WTO waiver last August examined and rejected the idea of creating a list.
Under Bill C-9, if a country wants a drug that is already approved for use and sale here in Canada, it will have to start a process to get that drug included before a generic producer could apply for a voluntary or compulsory licence to supply the country with that medication.
We presented at committee and in the House amendments to improve the schedule, and we will continue to monitor the impact of the existence of the schedule on the workability of the bill.
The second major problem that remains, in our opinion, is that NGOs in countries where they are legally entitled to purchase and distribute pharmaceutical products to contract directly with generic suppliers in Canada. Again, NGOs play a crucial role in many developing countries in their broader health care programs, including purchasing and distributing of essential medicines, and this barrier is a major cause of concern around the workability of this bill.
The third major problem stems from those amendments the government proposed at committee stage to replace the first right of refusal. The new legislation, as amended, now includes opportunities for patent holders to take generic products to the federal court about the royalty rate and the price of the product. Over the past decade there have been at least 300 cases brought against generic producers in federal court and court battles can be lengthy and costly, as we all know. Given that the price generic producers can charge is now to be regulated by a fixed and flexible cap, there is concern that they may not be able to participate to increase supply on the variety of products that might have been possible without these new sections and without the first right of refusal clauses. Generic producers will have significant outlay of cost to increase their own research and development and operational costs to get into this business of increasing supply, and with the price cap there may be a serious disincentive for generic producers to participate.
Problems, as I have tried to indicate, do remain with the bill, but it is in the best interests of the people who the bill is intended to assist for us to give the regime a try and to pass the legislation quickly.
Canada has made numerous international commitments, which I and my colleagues in the New Democratic Party caucus support, to help address the pandemic of HIV-AIDS and other diseases like tuberculosis and malaria. While we continue to be critical of some government action, or better said, inaction, in some of these areas, if Bill C-9 actually works to increase pharmaceutical products through competition, then it will be an important tool and broader strategies to improve health in countries across the world.
We have gone through the process of hearing expert witnesses, amending legislation and exchanging ideas on how we think the bill should work. However there was a definite mindset and will be in all parties, including my own, to ensure that we deal with the bill as quickly as possible to ensure that we at least try to get cheaper pharmaceutical drugs on the market.
We in the NDP will continue to watch and monitor how the bill works and whether it provides enough incentive for generic producers to actually get into the business of producing cheaper versions of drugs for export to developing countries, the role and efficacy of the advisory committee and the schedule of drugs.
Just before I take my seat, I was interested to hear that this bill has been named the Jean Chrétien bill. While I do not wish to take anything away from the former prime minister and I know his interest in Africa, there will be very few Canadians who will think that this should be related to Jean Chrétien. It should be known as the Stephen Lewis bill. It was Stephen Lewis who brought this to the attention of Canadians and, indeed, people around the world and it is important that it be recognized at this time.
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1:45 p.m.
Charles Caccia Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank the House for giving me this opportunity today to speak to Bill C-9.
The purpose of this bill is quite clear and simple; the bill amends the Patent Act to facilitate access to pharmaceutical products to address public health problems afflicting many developing and least-developed countries, especially those resulting from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other epidemics.
I would like also to indicate that it would be quite appropriate in this discussion to congratulate the member for Algoma—Manitoulin, the chair of the industry committee, for the outstanding work that he has performed in getting this bill through. There were, I am told, over 200 amendments and they were dealt with very thoroughly through hard work and extended hearings. Finally, the bill was reported back to the House for third reading yesterday. It recognizes the dedication of the chair and the members of the committee to this cause. It is only appropriate that we should recognize this because the working committee is seldom publicized and brought to the attention of constituents.
Next, it is desirable to indicate that while the title of the bill reads in a rather cut and dry manner, an amendment to the Patent Act and Food and Drugs Act, which would be very obscure unless it was explained at large, it also carries a subtitle to which other speakers in this debate have already made reference. The subtitle, which is in brackets, and I am very glad to see it, reads "The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa".
I find this most appropriate and desirable considering the tremendous effort that the former prime minister made in advancing the cause at international fora, particularly at the G-8 meetings, to the dramatic and tragic situation of the African continent. He did that on a number of occasions, particularly in Kananaskis in 2002, when the NEPAD policy was launched with the support of the G-7. Africa was put on the political map of those gathered at Kananaskis with complete support, by way of funding, by all the leaders who met on that occasion.
It seems to me, and I take into full account the comments just made by my colleague from the NDP, that perhaps there are many who have advanced the cause of dealing with pandemics in Africa. It is most appropriate that the leadership of the former prime minister be recognized and given appropriate exposure in this legislation and hopefully also beyond Canada's boundaries.
The purpose of the legislation is of course much larger than just the scope of the bill. The legislation intends to be part of a larger government effort intended to provide aid and medicinal assistance to countries in need. It is my understanding that Canada has already committed $100 million to the global fund to fight HIV and AIDS, and in addition to that some $62 million to the Canadian fund for Africa.
Therefore, we can see that the legislation is coming in as a reinforcing element within the framework of a broader policy effort, and it is most appropriate and timely. It is also a demonstration that the global community is taking on a responsibility for a problem that is hundreds of miles away, but nevertheless touches us all because we are all members of a human community that ties us together.
The situation in Africa is desperate. It is important to put on the record some data. It is a fact that there are some 36 million people apparently who are affected by AIDS at the present time. Two-thirds of these 36 million souls live in five countries: Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. In five other African countries, namely, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, one adult out of five who registers positively on tests for AIDS or has already incurred into the AIDS pandemic. This data is from the World Health Organization.
As a result, the average life expectancy in many African countries has been reduced by 23 years. When we are witnessing a trend in the opposite direction, namely longer and longer life expectancies, we have a continent where the life expectancy is going down and being reduced as a result of this pandemic. There are other countries which seem not to be completely exempt from this terrible disease. Reference has been made to the Bahamas, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Guyana and to Haiti where it is expected that the average life expectancy is to be reduced by at least three years.
These statistics necessarily are cut and dry, but they hide another very important social reality. That is that as a result of the deaths within a population, there is a dramatic decrease in the number of teachers in the schools, workers in agriculture and in industry, clerical workers, people in the health care sectors, in hospitals, et cetera. Therefore, the fragile and limited structures in these countries are affected by this disease. In other words, there is an impact on numbers and social structures in the countries I mentioned earlier. These are poor countries which lack the resources to remedy the situation, in particular to provide, acquire and purchase the medicines and drugs necessary to stop the spread of this pandemic.
Therefore, we have these initiatives by Canada and other like-minded countries in trying to come to grips with getting to the root of the problem and to prevent the spread of this disease. In this respect we are all very proud of the fact that Canada is in the forefront of this initiative. This is why this bill is so important, why it has received the support of every party and why there is an element of urgency attached to the bill itself.
I would like to continue in my presentation by adding some words on the intervention yesterday by the Minister for International Cooperation. However, since you wish me to recognize the clock, Mr. Speaker, I will yield the floor and perhaps resume my comments after three o'clock.
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1:55 p.m.
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The hon. member will have nine minutes left in his speech after question period.
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1:55 p.m.
Peter Adams Peterborough, ON
Mr. Speaker, the animal cruelty legislation introduced years ago in another Parliament is now Bill C-22. In its previous form, it passed through this House to the Senate, where the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs proposed several amendments.
After years of debate, this important legislation is still stuck in the Senate. This is legislation that is important to all those who care about animals. It is equally important to those who own pets as it is to farmers who care for their livestock.
This is not draconian legislation. It simply brings old provisions designed to protect animals into the 21st century. Enough is enough.
I urge the Senate to return this legislation to the House of Commons for immediate passage into law.
Forest Industry
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1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
John Duncan Vancouver Island North, BC
Mr. Speaker, the government is discriminating against woodlot owners under the Canadian agricultural income stabilization, or CAIS, program. The wood from woodlots has been arbitrarily excluded, even though it was covered by NISA. Woodlot owners are having a particularly difficult time with the softwood dispute, beetles, wildfires and hurricanes.
The Minister of Natural Resources said that the CAIS program covers tree farming. However, the CAIS website states clearly that wood is not covered. Since anything other than Christmas tree farming produces primarily wood, most woodlots are excluded. CAIS staff in Winnipeg confirm this.
Tree farmers who legitimately produce farm income are being selectively excluded. The CAIS program must be amended to include wood from woodlots. This is only fair and complies with the minister's own words.
Quebec Mining Week
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2 p.m.
Richard Marceau Charlesbourg—Jacques-Cartier, QC
Mr. Speaker, this is Quebec mining week. It should be a proud moment and a time to commemorate the hard work of thousands of miners, but it has become, in the Thetford Mines region, a real nightmare for over 450 workers.
Chrysotile fibre is not like the asbestos of the past. What explanation then is there for the Liberal government's failure to adequately defend the responsible and safe use of this mineral.
The most serious consequence of this inaction is the indeterminate closure of the Lake Asbestos Mine in Black Lake and its disastrous effects on the regional economy.
In order not to upset certain trading partners, the Liberals chose to ignore a region unlike any other in the world and reneged on their commitments in favour of chrysotile.
On behalf of the Bloc Quebecois, I want to tell the workers at LAB Chrysotile, their families and everyone in the Thetford Mines region that we are on their side.
I also want to take this opportunity to highlight the outstanding work of the president of the PROAmiant Chrysotile movement, Rénald Paré, whose dedication to the region is well known to all.
The Environment
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2 p.m.
Charles Caccia Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, the International Joint Commission has identified 15 hot spots in the Great Lakes region yet to be cleaned up, plus the phenomenon of infestation by zebra mussels and other foreign species.
The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy presented yesterday to the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development a number of recommendations for the Government of Canada.
Prominent among them were: first, the conversion of tax incentives to promote sustainable instead of unsustainable practices in the Great Lakes; second, the requirement of pollution prevention plans for industrial discharges to waste water treatment plants, also in the Great Lakes region; and third, the restoration of funds to ensure the cleanup and monitoring of the remaining 15 heavily polluted areas of the Great Lakes by the year 2015.
I urge the government to act on these recommendations without delay.
National Poetry Month
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2 p.m.
Sarmite Bulte Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, April is National Poetry Month. Established in 1999, the month is an opportunity for poets, publishers, educators and the general public to promote poetry in Canada, and Canadian poetry beyond our borders.
This April the League of Canadian Poets will celebrate its first ever baker's dozen, a list of 13 must-read Canadian poetry books made available to booksellers across the country as a guide to readers exploring Canadian poetry. The baker's dozen is meant as a starting place from which we promote Canadian poets and their poetry. It is important to the League of Canadian Poets to communicate the richness and depth of poetic talent in this country.
The League of Canadian Poets has also created youngpoets.ca, a website designed for young people and educators to help introduce poetry to Canadian youth in and out of the classroom.
Poets across the country will celebrate National Poetry Month's 2004 theme "Poets in our Communities" by reading in some unusual, community-inspired venues.
Old Tyme Heritage Fiddlers
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April 29th, 2004 / 2 p.m.
Rose-Marie Ur Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate a group of 13 musicians in my riding of Lambton--Kent--Middlesex, the Old Tyme Heritage Fiddlers. They volunteer their time and talents to play for events in Melbourne and surrounding area. The musicians have never accepted cash for their service, but simply ask that a donation be made to a charity of the event's choice.
On May 6 the Old Tyme Heritage Fiddlers will be proudly celebrating the fact that through their entertainment, $50,000 has been raised for charities. The charities that have benefited are: the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The 13 individuals that I am proud to recognize today are: Bernice Cross, Albert Aitken, Cherry Chupa, Christine Welch, Madeline Forbes, Bill Dougal, Shirley Dann, Harold Stuart, Bob Reid, Stuart Lee, Paul Vanderploeg, Roger Vanderploeg, and Jack Roemer.
I wish to congratulate the Old Tyme Heritage Fiddlers on this accomplishment. Their music not only brightens people's spirits but helps to make a difference in all the lives they touch.
Bill C-250
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Vic Toews Provencher, MB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my concern at the decision of the Liberal majority in the Senate to invoke closure on Bill C-250 and to pass the bill into law. Bill C-250 broadens the hate propaganda provisions of the Criminal Code.
Former Prime Minister Diefenbaker warned that enacting these kinds of laws could have an adverse effect on fundamental Canadian freedoms, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression. His concerns are directly applicable to Bill C-250.
Unfortunately, most of the Liberals in both the Senate and the House of Commons rejected Conservative efforts to amend the bill in order to address these concerns, while at the same time ensuring that Canadians were properly protected against criminal action.
I would like to thank concerned citizens across Canada, including those in my riding of Provencher, for their ongoing efforts and dedication to prevent this ill-conceived bill from becoming law.
RAI International
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2:05 p.m.
Bernard Patry Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to reaffirm my support for Canadians of Italian heritage in my riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard and elsewhere in Canada who are calling for access to Italian digital television, RAI International.
Many of my Liberal colleagues have addressed the House recently to show their support for the application initially made to the CRTC by the member for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel in support of their request.
I want to join with them because I believe that this action is totally justified and I hope, for the sake of Canadians of Italian origin in my riding and throughout Canada, that the CRTC will respond favourably to this legitimate request, which is supported by a petition containing more than 106,000 signatures as well as over 330 letters.
RAI International is already available in 238 countries, but not in Canada.


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In a much less controversial deal, China Resources Snow Breweries, a joint-venture between SABMiller ( SBMRY) and a Chinese government-backed corporation, purchased Guangdong-based Kingway Brewery Holdings for $851mm last Tuesday. SABMiller, the second-largest brewer in the world, has had a very successful history of acquiring companies in foreign markets and turning them around. Certain analysts, however, doubt the synergies of the acquisition and believe Snow Breweries overpaid for a failing company.


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FDIC Reports Positive Banking System Data
While the FDIC's headlines touted the positive developments, I dug deeper into the data to gauge whether or not the banking system has emerged from the great credit crunch which began at the end of 2007.
My analysis of what I believe are key metrics found in the QBP indicates while progress has been made to unwind the great credit crunch, problem assets remain on the books of our nation's banks.
According to the report, FDIC-insured financial institutions generated $37.6 billion in net income in the third quarter, a sequential increase of 6.6% to the highest level since the third quarter of 2006. However, improved income continues to be buoyed by the reduction of loan loss provisions and rising noninterest income, not by a significant increase in interest income from new loan issuance, as tight credit standards continue.
Below the surface, noncurrent loans continued to decline but the pace slowed to a decline of just $100 million (0.03%), the smallest in the past 10 quarters.
Bank failures fell to the lowest levels since the end of 2008 with only 12 banks shuttered in the quarter. Mergers absorbed another 49 insured institutions. As a result the FDIC's list of problem banks fell from 732 to 694, still quite elevated. In my judgment the FDIC is allowing banks that should be closed to stay open as zombie banks.
The table shows key line items from the FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile comparing data from the end of 2007 versus Q3 2012.
Number of Banks : The number of FDIC-insured financial institutions declined by 1,353 to 7,181 since the end of 2007, down 15.9%. Only 464 of this net reduction (34.3%) was via the bank failure process.
Total Assets : Despite the great credit crunch, total assets in the banking system increased 9.1% to $14.2 trillion since the end of 2007.
Residential Mortgages (1- to 4-Family Homes) : These are mortgage loans on the books of the banks. Since the end of 2007 this asset class is down $355.4 billion, or 15.8% to $1.89 trillion.
Nonfarm/Nonresidential Real Estate Loans : This category is a portion of what's known as commercial real estate loans (CRE). This category has not suffered the fate of other real estate loan categories with a rise of 9.3% since the end of 2007 to $1.06 trillion.
Construction and Development Loans : This category has been the Achilles Heel of the banking system. These are loans to developers and home builders where a significant number of loans became noncurrent. With write-downs and asset sales this category is down 66.5% since the end of 2007, but remains elevated at $210.4 billion. Compare this to the crunch of the S&L crisis. At the end of 1988 C&D loans stood at $216.6 billion. At the end of 1992 C&D loans were down 54.7% to $98.1 billion.


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Some Like It Hot
Rob Krar takes the heat in Grand Canyon and Western States 100Last weekend's Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (WS 100) was packed with hot veteran talent, from last year's course-record-setter Timothy Olson to ...
Krar cools his heels at Western States. Photo by Glenn Tachiyama
Last weekend's Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (WS 100) was packed with hot veteran talent, from last year's course-record-setter Timothy Olson to 1997 WS 100 victor (course record at the time) and 2012 24-Hour World Championships winner Mike Morton to the legendary Karl Meltzer, winner of a record 35 100-mile trail races. In sweltering 100-plus-degree heat, Olson would again come out on top, but relative-unknown Rob Krar, 36, of Flagstaff, Arizona, turned heads with a superb second-place performance, four-and-a-half minutes back from Olson and 33 minutes ahead of Morton.
Amazingly, Krar was a 100-mile virgin, and WS100 would make just his fifth ultra, his first occurring last November, with Nevada's Bootlegger 50K. A pharmacist by profession, Krar concocted a disciplined race strategy and beat the heat. "I had to be the smartest runner I'd ever been in a race," says Krar, "running a very slow and controlled pace, staying on top of hydration and nutrition and simply waiting to see as the hours and miles went by if my body was going to make it."
In May, Krar placed himself on the ultrarunning radar with a stunning Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim FKT of 6:21:47, besting Dakota Jones' record by 32 minutes. In an irunfar.com account, Krar speaks of digging deep on the home stretch in blasting heat: "I took a few moments to remind myself of the dark place I was about to enter, a shade of gray where the pain and exhilaration of the moment combine into a state of being I both fear and yearn for."


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Rated 4 out of 5�by TJ Tastes good and is safe This protein is a quality whey protein with no LACTOSE! With the lactose (sugar) removed - there is more protein per serving. Because supplements are NOT FDA regulated, as an athletic trainer and an athlete I worry about products being tainted with performance enhancement drugs (PEDs). Yes, there has been testing of products similar to this one that have resulted in the proteins being laced with PEDs. Dr. Bernard A. Griesemer, MD, Springfield, MO. is an Olympic Drug Tester and an expert in such testing. Oh Yeah is a straight forward company of solid reputation creating products that taste good. October 30, 2012
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Crystal Ballroom Property
Buoy LaRue
7 p.m.
21 and over
Buoy LaRue
Creating lushly orchestrated rock songs that range from sweetly ethereal to symphonically head-banging, Portland-based six-piece chamber-rock outfit Buoy LaRue is able to meld classical training with a rock upbringing. It features front man Michael Herrman on guitar and vocals, Adam Hoornstra (Oregon Ballet, Eugene Symphony) on viola, Adam East (Sweetjuice, Casey Neill) on piano, Keiko Araki (Oregon Symphony) on violin, Steve Drizos (Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons) on drums and Will Amend (Echo Helstrom) on bass.
The band's warm, melancholy, string-laden CD was brought to life at a haunted building in North Portland, an abandoned Masonic temple, by the hands (and ears) of engineer/producer Jim Brunberg from Mississippi Studios.
"[Buoy LaRue] is an unorthodox band, so it made sense to record them in an unorthodox place--why not an old haunted building with decaying walls and fire damage?" Brunberg notes. "They are adventurous souls."
Illuminated by candles and "warmed" by small and ineffectual space heaters, the band played through the night and through the cold in fingerless gloves and enough layers to rival that kid in A Christmas Story. And it payed off.
Spin Out of This unfolds stunningly from the sweet "Blues and Cries" to the melancholy regret of "Feeling So," and ends with "All of This," a gorgeous testament to learning from the past and surrendering to the future. And the single, the album's title track, beautifully conveys the excitement and confusion of a tempting situation best ended sooner rather than later.
"Their arrangements are as strange and beautiful as the settings," Brunberg concludes. "The songs came to life and evolved as we progressed. This record was nurtured by the burnt-out hull of a turn-of-the-century landmark that had previously sat cold and unloved. The music was more than enough to warm it up."
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[Shameless self-promotion: help me reach my fundraising goal for the 2011 ING Marathon!]
Waking up at 5 am is no fun, but the day before a race, I've always got so much adrenaline going that I have no trouble getting up. There's always a tinge of regret for signing up for a race too.
Once you get near the race grounds though and see all the runners, you're really happy to be there. Misery loves company, except it starts to turn into excitement as you get into your corrals. Speed-demon Lo (see her red race tag?) and I took the subway down to Prospect Park in Brooklyn today to do the 4-mile race through NYRR! Here we are after the race!
I finished in 35:22, technically a personal best per mile (8:51) if you don't count that 8k I did in Shanghai where the time may not have been accurate. It was a really good run — no cramps, and I could actually pick up the pace at mile 2, going faster with each mile. I think I actually did the last 2 in about 8:30 each, but it averaged out a bit higher.
Here's Lo & CJ, who almost managed to do the whole race "properly"! haha
Afterward, we walked over to a random cafe nearby, Crossroads Cafe for some coffee and food. I got a soy latte that was decent, along with a california panini — also alright.
Yes, that's bacon you see! It's my post-race treat to myself.


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Judge accepts pleas, issues bench warrants
Five defendants pleaded guilty, five pleaded not guilty and five bench warrants were issued during arraignment proceedings on Thursday before Judge Maureen Skerda.
The following pleaded guilty:
Shawn D. Patterson, 7109 Bloomer Rd., Mayville, N.Y., to one count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of possession with intent to deliver were not prosecuted.
Allan M. Shoemaker, 346 Swede Hollow Rd., Sugar Grove, to one count of theft by unlawful taking. A count of criminal conspiracy (theft by unlawful taking) was not prosecuted.
Nathan Edward Southwick, Warren County Jail, to one count of criminal trespass. One count each of criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking were not prosecuted.
Mary Marleen Vanhart, 50 Shadybrook Lane, to one count of simple assault. A charge of harassment was not prosecuted.
James Robert Wightman, 10 Scenic Lane, Irvine, to one count each of flight to avoid apprehension, trail or punishment and driving while operating privilege is suspected/revoked. One count each of resisting arrest or other law enforcement, duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle, maximum speed limits, restriction on alcoholic beverages, restraint systems and false reports to law enforcement authorities were not prosecuted.
The following pleaded not guilty:
Andrew Michael Close, 41 Lynn Dr., to one count each of DUI: highest rate of alcohol (BAC +.16) – 1st, DUI: general impairment – incapable of safe driving – 1st, turning movements and required signals and traffic control signals.
Harrison Andrew Flasher, 18 Park Ave., to theft by unlawful taking and criminal conspiracy (theft by unlawful taking). Adam C. Fox, Warren County Jail to simple assault and harassment.
Theodore James McKendree, 10094 Jackson Run Rd., Sugar Grove, to two counts of indecent assault and one count of harassment.
Christian Vail, 309 Lincoln Ave., to one count each of terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and harassment.
Bench warrants were issued for the following:
Kimberly Bogardus, 14 Cedar Ave., Apt. 1, Jamestown, N.Y., charged with retail theft and criminal conspiracy (retail theft).
David Lee Harkins, 6660 Matthews Run Rd., Sugar Grove, to one count each of criminal conspiracy (theft by unlawful taking) and theft by unlawful taking.
Raymond Dale Snyder, 104 Holly St., charged with one count each receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking. On another docket, an additional bench warrant was issued for Snyder's arrest. He has been charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of resisting arrest or other law enforcement.
Andrew Nils Yaegle, 1111 Mead Run Rd., Youngsville, charged with one count each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.


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If you couldn't tell, I'm a big fan of Kiwis--the bird, the people, and the fruit. My love affair with the first two began last year during a whirlwind tour of New Zealand. Despite being exhausted from a three and a half week stint in Asia, I found myself immediately enamored with the country's blue and green hues and adventure-laden terrain. I went jet boating and rode a luge; I learned about the Maori and played at the Antarctic Center; I drank a lot of wine and ate a lot of good food. People were always incredibly helpful, and I couldn't get over how hilariously cute the Kiwi birds were. A week was not long enough, and I desperately need to go back. And you need to go, too.
2. Grease a non-stick muffin tin, but do not use papers, as they will soak up the butter from the shells and dry them out.
3. In each well, add approximately 1/4 cup of the mixture. Using your fingers or a spoon, pack into the bottoms and the sides of each well. It may help to lightly oil the spoon or your fingers.
4. Bake shells for 8-10 minutes at 350F, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool thoroughly in the muffin tin. Removing them before they are completely set will cause them to fall apart.
5. When completely cool, remove shells from the muffin tin. A thin, flexible knife may be of use here. At this point, lightly re-grease the muffin tin and place cool shells back in the wells. You do not want to do the second baking outside of the tin, as the shells will lose their shape.
6. While your shells are cooling, peel all of your kiwis. Slice one as thin as you can, reserving 6 slices for the top of each tartlet. Place the rest in a medium-size sauce pan.
7. Take a second kiwi and puree it. Strain through a fine sieve over the sauce pan. Reserve seeds for whipped cream. Alternatively, if you do not want seeds in your whipped cream, skip this step.
8. Add the other kiwis to the sauce pan with the leftovers from steps 6 and 7. Mash with a fork until you produce a chunky consistency. If your kiwis are ripe, this should be easy.
9. Mix cornstarch in water and add to the sauce pan. Then add 1/4 cup sugar, and the juice of 1 lime.
10. Bring kiwi mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. Your filling is done when it's thick and sticks to a spoon. Let cool.
10. When both filling and shells are cool, spoon filling into each shell and nestle in a thin slice of kiwi. Bake at 350F for 5-6 minutes, until the kiwi slices appear to be done. If need be, cover with foil.
11. Allow tarts to cool completely in the tin. If you remember to spray your tin the second time, they should be easy to remove.
12. If making whipped cream, whip the heavy cream, superfine sugar, the juice of 1 lime and the reserved kiwi seeds on high. You may add more lime juice to taste.
13. Top your tartlets with a little whipped cream and some toasted coconut if you're feeling fancy.
Note: Shells will absorb moisture if left in the fridge, so I suggest covered in plastic wrap on a plate left on your counter for no more than 2 days. If you want to make them ahead of time, make the filling (store in fridge) and complete the first baking for the tart shells (store on counter), and about two hours before serving, fill the shells and do the final baking.
Photo of Kiwi bird at top is credited to and properly licensed from Mario Alberto Magallanes Trejo.


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the need for another teapot has come I guess... Now, although I have nothing against "usual" teapots, I'd like something a little different now. Since I saw the first Gong Chun style teapot in Art of Tea, I fell in love with it. However, it seems that it is not that easy to get them.
I discovered this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000friend-Fame ... 0904231074 - and I do like it, but it is rather too large (I might try using it I guess, filling it only a third up). Don't you know of a place where to get a 100-150ml one?


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By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
The Bard of Avon may be the Shakespeare Theatre's "resident playwright," to use artistic director Michael Kahn's description, but it isn't all Shakespeare, all the time. Known as one of the best producers of Shakespeare's work in the country, and now boasting two stages, the company will open its season with Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist" (Oct. 6-Nov. 22), a timely play that Kahn describes as being "about how you can fool people who want to get rich." Why is the company so good at making the greatest works in the English language accessible to a mass audience? Kahn attributes that to recruiting the best talent from around the world -- onstage and behind the scenes -- and to the theater's longer-than-usual rehearsal periods and previews.
Where to eat? If you can get a table, Jaleo (202-628-7949; http://www.jaleo.com) makes wonderful tapas. If not, don't worry. There are a dozen restaurants nearby.
Concession-stand fare: A cut above: sandwiches and snacks; alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
Tickets: $20 to $82.
Getting there: The Lansburgh Theatre is a short walk from two Metro stations: Gallery Place and Archives. For Sidney Harman Hall, your best bet is Judiciary Square or Gallery Place. On-street parking is scarce. There are several parking garages nearby, but the PMI garage at Ninth and D streets offers a $6 rate to patrons with a ticket stub.
Season spotlight: "Richard II" (Feb. 2-April 11) and "Henry V" (Feb. 4-April 10) tell the timely story of two kings in times of national crisis and how they handle it.


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The Office of EEO/AA & Diversity
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The Office of EEO/AA & Diversity provides leadership to strategic diversity initiatives that foster an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment at Winston-Salem State University. We provide education and outreach to our campus community that addresses our commitment to non-discrimination and compliance, cultural competency development, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, as well as diversity in the curriculum and co-curriculum.
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