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The need to be connected to nature – and the benefits that answering this brings – are not new concepts. But for the first time, we are able to measurably understand the profound impact this has in a built environment. And then answer this innate desire by applying biophilic principles in the design of buildings and interiors.
Biophilic design uses fresh air, daylight and water features. It creates visual and physical connections with nature. It incorporates natural materials, or those that mimic nature and natural forms. And then uses an understanding of human evolution to guide the design, finishes and furnishings – and bring out certain emotions in the dwellers. All because spaces that reflect familiar natural habitats, like open or sheltered spaces, are coded into our DNA.
It's incredible to think that such simple steps could have such a beneficial impact to a company's bottom line and the emotional wellbeing of its employees; on the way students learn, or how hospital patients heal. It inspires us to reconnect with nature – and change the human experience of interiors for the better.
We have searched far and wide for projects that live and breathe biophilic design principles. Take a look at the latest articles – and be sure to revisit this section, as we'll be updating it regularly.
If you have worked on a biophilia inspired project or know of one that excites you, we would love to see your case studies and designs.
Hotel. Café. Tearoom. Gallery. Boutique. It's hard to define Hôtel Droog in Amsterdam because it blends several different entities into a single location. But it does have a very distinct concept based around constantly delighting – and surprising – its patrons.Full story
Inspired by gardens, public thoroughfares and Italian piazzas, Turkish firm Yerce Architecture has transformed a furniture company's headquarters in Izmir to reinforce the business' perception through the natural atmosphere of the space.Full story
From their London studio, Haptic Architects looked to the extraordinary Norwegian landscape and forests as inspiration for a new 300-room hotel and conferencing venue in Oslo. Their challenge was to create internal, interconnected spaces that felt intimate and restful. But at the same time, these areas needed to be flexible, easy to get around and capable of holding large-scale events.Full story
Daeyang Gallery and House is made of three pavilions – each with its own distinct use – and a private gallery beneath, that use water and light to create a sense of continuity between the pavilions and the outside world...Full story
Built in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2011, this outstanding 20,667 sq ft three-storey residence is based on a pure square, constructed from a single material – cast-concrete. In some ways this is the perfect example of the sphere, the universal celestial form, transformed to its terrestrial expression of the cube.Full story
The truth of biophilia is no longer possible to ignore. Scientific studies have proved the physical, psychosocial, and practical benefits of biophilia in fields as diverse as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more.
And today, more than ever, biophilic design is both a restorative design strategy and a competitive business opportunity, driving innovations in aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Here, we feature an article by environmental consultants Terrapin Bright Green that outlines the economic advantages of designing with nature in mind.
The economics of biophilia
Why designing with nature in mind makes financial senseFind out more
In 1994 we launched Mission Zero – our commitment to eliminate any negative impact our company may have on the environment by the year 2020. It's a vision that was partially inspired by the book Biophilia. The crux of it lay in the evidence that personal accountability for nature grows as our emotional connection to nature grows too. And a personal connection with nature gives more people reason to do the right thing: embrace sustainability.
Every decision our founder, Ray Anderson, and the business has made since 1994 – whether to do with design, innovation, and manufacturing – was intended to bring us one step closer to our sustainability goals. And set an example for the world about our collective need to respect, protect, and learn from nature.
From ideation to completion, for all the products we manufacture, we take into account the impact they will have on our wellbeing and future. We call it "Design With Purpose™".
This rationale has led us to the creation of Urban Retreat™. By reflecting the living world around us in its design, materials and method of manufacture, the collection helps satisfy our fundamental desire to tune into nature – and so has a major part to play in boosting the productivity of the world's businesses.
The collection is quiet and serene. It uses natural neutrals to introduce the energy and invigorating qualities of nature into the business environment, complementing biophilic designs that are already in place perfectly or planting the seeds for the further integration of new natural elements. This is Urban Retreat.
Together, we can create entire spaces that are not only kind to the environment and more environmentally responsible, but restorative for the human spirit, too. Because we understand that lack of human contentment and wellbeing in the workplace comes at a high price.
If you have been inspired by biophilia as much as we have and would like help bringing your biophilic vision to life, contact us at email@example.com or (65) 6478 1510, or visit our website to find out more.


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Police search for Elk man suspected of killing relative
ELK, Wash. - The Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing that happened Sunday night.
According to deputies, the stabbing happened just after 8:30 p.m. Deputies were initially called out to a house on Juanita Lane for domestic violence. When they arrived at the scene deputies said they found, Sally Swancara, 56, dead from multiple stab wounds.
Deputies said the suspect, Matthew Swancara, 24, ran away from the house just before deputies arrived.
Matthew is described as a white male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. He has blond hair and green eyes. He is believed to have left the house driving a black 2001 Suzuki Esteem station wagon with Washington license plate number ACB6116.
Deputies confirm Matthew is related to Sally, but they did not say how the two are related.
If anyone has information on Matthew Swancara's whereabouts, call the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office at 1-800-669-3407.

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OB Visit Glossary of Terms
AB screen - Antibody screen
AFP - Alpha fetoprotein A test done on mother's blood or amniotic fluid to determine the amount of a certain protein made by the fetus.
Amnio - Amniocentesis A test performed to detect various genetic characteristics or lung maturity by extracting a small amount of amniotic fluid through the pregnant women's abdomen.
Antepartum - a term used to describe the period before labor or childbirth
BC method - Birth Control method
CBC - complete blood count measures your hemoglobin, red and white cell counts and appearance of your blood platelets.
Cervical cultures - A sample of cells and mucus taken from the cervix to check for evidence of sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, yeast, mycoplasma, etc.)
Circumcision - A procedure done on male infants that removes the foreskin from the penis
Corpuscles - Constituents of blood, divided into red and white varieties
CVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling A procedure where a small sample of chronic villi cells are removed from the placenta where it joins the uterus and used to test for a genetic handicap or chromosome abnormalities such as down syndrome.
Cystic Fibrosis Screening - A genetic disorder affecting the respiratory and digestive system, most commonly found among whites in Northern European descent.
EDC - Estimated date of confinement or your due date
GTT - glucose tolerance testing. A test to determine if a woman has gestatimal diabetes.
Hemogram - A complete detailed record of the findings from a thorough examination of blood, especially with reference to the numbers, proportions and morphologic features of the formed elements.
Hepatitis B - A viral infection that affects the liver
HGB - Hemoglobin/ HCT - Hematocrit A constituent of the red blood cells that contains irons and stores oxygen. It determines whether or not you are anemic.
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
IUGR - Intra Uterine Growth Restriction
Kick counts - A record of how often you feel your baby move or kick.
Lamaze - A birthing method which teaches a form of physical and emotional preparation of the mother for childbirth to reduce pain and the use of medications during birth.
Macrosomia - Abnormally large size of the body of a fetus
MCV - mean cell volume
MSAFP - maternal serum alpha fetoprotein A blood test done to indicate an increased risk for defects of the spine.
OB - obstetrician A physician who specializes in pregnant women, pregnancy issues and birth.
Pap - Cervical secretions collected and examined for pre cancerous cells of the cervix.
P.I.H. - Prolactin-Inhibiting Hormone
PPTL consent - Post Partum Tubal Ligation
PTL precautions - Pre Term Labor Contractions that start opening the cervix before the 37th week of pregnancy; also called premature labor
Quickening - First noticeable movements of the fetus
RH - Rhesus factor A distinguishing characteristic of the red blood corpuscles. All humans are either Rh negative or Rh positive; most are RH positive
Rhogam - an injection of a naturally occurring blood product that almost always prevents the mother from producing antibodies against Rh-positive cells.
ROM - Range Of Motion
Round ligament pain - An occasional sharp pain in your groin. The muscles that support your uterus sometimes overstretch, usually when you're changing position, such as getting out of bed or a chair, producing a jab. The pain can last a few minutes or longer, but disappears usually with in a day.
Rubella -A normally mild, highly contagious disease marked by a red, eruptive rash; known as German Measles
SAB - Spontaneous Abortion A miscarriage or loss of pregnancy.
Sickle Cell Anemia - An inherited genetic disorder common to people of African descent
Sonogram - Also known as ultrasound scan will clearly show your baby's size, its position and whether there is more than one fetus. It can also be used to rule out major abnormalities.
Tay Sach's - A recessive, inherited genetic disorder more common among Ashkenazi Jews in which the enzyme needed to break down certain lipids is absent, causes early death by age 4.
Tubal ligation - The tying and cutting of a woman's fallopian tubes to prevent the egg from becoming fertilized during sexual intercourse; sterilization
Ultrasound - The use of sound waves to scan a woman's abdomen to obtain a picture of the baby.
Varicella - Chickenpox
VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean


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Lot of time and effort into this Feeling a Draft series, especially with the draft finale piece here: http://bit.ly/iVO0Xj
Excellent work Jason.
Loved the recap as well as the organizational philosophy section, the 'draft currency' road they're on and also the UDFA targets.
It's all good.
Looking forward to more once this lockout ends.


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Music and Música at BEA: Pedro de Alcantara, Immanuel Davis, Käthe Jarka and Stephen Gosling, 9/30 @ 6pmPosted by s21concerts in Concert Announcement, tags: Brazilian Endowment for the Arts, Immanuel Davis, Käthe Jarka, Music and Música, Pedro de Alcantara, Stephen Gosling
The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts proudly extends its musical series Music and Música to the fall thanks to a warmly received and successful summer series debut. Music and Música is a riveting union of Brazilian and American musical cultures. Designed to tip the hat to the long-term musical engagement between these two countries with evermore possibilities to continue thriving and growing, this series celebrates traditional styles as well as new works for the 21st century. This fall, BEA presents diverse artistry from Rubens Salles, Rogerio Souza, Pedro de Alcantara, Immanuel Davis, Käthe Jarka, Stephen Gosling, João Paulo Figueroa, The Sylvanus Ensemble featuring works of Phil Salathé, João Kouyoundjian, Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble, Englewinds Ensemble, the João MacDowell Trio and a CD release party for American composer Frank Brickle's Ab nou cor featuring the Cygnus Ensemble, sopranos Elizabeth Farnum and Haleh Abghari with actor, Paul Hecht.
Location: The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts
240 East 52nd Street (closer to 2nd Avenue)
New York, NY
Tickets: $15 and $10 (Students and BEA members)
Subways: 6 to 51st Street; M and E to 53rd Street
BEA Executive Production:
Alcinda Saphira, Fernanda Pereira, Raquel Fernandes, Gustavo Braga & Ângela Reis
Co-Artistic Directors & Public Relations:
Fernanda Pereira & Alanna Stone
BEA is a nonprofit organization that supports Brazilian arts and promotes cultural exchange between Brazil and other countries.
For more information: firstname.lastname@example.com or 212-371-1556.
Program for Friday, September 30th, 2011
Pedro de Alcantara, composer, cellist and pianist presents
his own works:
Pau Brasil
In the Japanese Garden
Trek to Lhasa
I'll Always Be There For You
Immanuel Davis, flute
Käthe Jarka, cello
Stephen Gosling, piano
Assobio a Játo (1950) Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
for flute and cello
Allegro non troppo
Sonatine (1947) M. Camargo Guarnieri (1907-1993)
Pedro de Alcantara has long traveled between countries and between creative domains. After growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, he studied music in New York and at Yale University. Following his American sojourn he lived in London for seven years, where he trained as a teacher of the Alexander Technique, a problem-solving method based on the idea that good health is a creative act. He's the author of Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide To The Alexander Technique and Integrated Practice: Coordination, Rhythm & Sound, both published by the Oxford University Press. His books also include the children's novels Backtracked and Befiddled, published by Random House.
Flutist Immanuel Davis is a highly versatile performer who enjoys performing a wide range of repertoire, from the baroque to the contemporary. He has performed as a recitalist and master class teacher worldwide, including in Japan, Norway, Mexico and Colombia. He has appeared as a recitalist and chamber musician at Weill Recital hall at Carnegie Hall, MoMa's Summer Garden Series, Noonday Concerts at Trinity Church, and the Meet the Virtuoso series at the 92nd St Y. Orchestral work has included performances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, Riverside Symphony, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Jupiter Symphony, and Buffalo Philharmonic. Mr. Davis has also played on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof, Show Boat and Ragtime, among others. Immanuel released his first CD, Prevailing Winds in December of 2003.
In 2005, Immanuel was a recipient of a Fulbright Grant for study of baroque flute with Wilbert Hazelzet at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague. Since then he has performed as a baroque flutist with early music ensembles ARTEK, The Bach Society, Lyra Baroque, Early Music New York, and several times in recital with Barthold Kuijken.
In February 2011, Immanuel released "On a Clear Morning", a recording of works by Philippe Gaubert, performed on Period French Instruments.
Educated at the Juilliard School, Mr. Davis received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees as a student of Julius Baker. Immanuel Davis has been the flute professor at the University of Minnesota since 2001.
Cellist Käthe Jarka has performed to critical acclaim in major concert venues across the United States, Canada, and in Europe as a recitalist and chamber musician. She has collaborated with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Ruth Laredo, Grant Johannesen, Donald Weilerstein, and the Juilliard Quartet, and has participated in the Marlboro Music Festival. As a member of the Shanghai Quartet, she toured extensively, appearing at the Tanglewood, Norfolk, and Ravinia festivals, among others.
Pianist Stephen Gosling enjoys a varied career as soloist and chamber musician with a particular focus on the music of our time. He is currently a member of the New York New Music Ensemble, Ensemble Sospeso, Manhattan Sinfonietta, American Modern Ensemble, and Ne(x)tworks. He is additionally a frequent guest of many other groups, including the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Bang on a Can, and Absolute Ensemble. His work has garnered consistent critical acclaim, and he was profiled by The New York Times in October of 2005. Gosling earned his bachelor's, master's and Doctoral degrees at The Juilliard School.
Next concerts:
October 7th – João Paulo Figueroa (Classical guitar concert)
October 21st – Sylvanus Ensemble presents Phil Salathé and other composers (Classical and New Music)
*October 25th – Cygnus Ensemble presents selections from Ab nou cor, music of Frank Brickle. CD Release party – (Classical and New Music)
*Free event
November 4th – João Kouyoumdjian (Classical guitar concert)
November 11th – Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble:
"An Intimate Evening of Brazilian Inspired Music" (Jazz)
November 18th – Englewinds Ensemble (Classical and New Music)
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Debates of June 8th, 2001
House of Commons Hansard #75 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was fcc.
- Farm Credit Corporation Act
- Kidney Disease
- Senior Citizens
- Italian Relay Team
- Vietnam
- Mark Starowicz
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Infrastructures
- Kabylia
- Hiv-Aids
- Labour Disputes
- Centre De La Nature De Laval
- Beverlee Bell
- Orphan Clauses
- Bloc Quebecois
- Museums
- Presence In The Gallery
- The Economy
- Council For Canadian Unity
- The Environment
- The Economy
- Grants And Contributions
- Access To Information
- Grants And Contributions
- Employment Insurance
- Multiculturalism
- Summit Of The Americas
- National Revenue
- Foreign Affairs
- Harbours
- Science And Technology
- International Trade
- Access To Information
- Foreign Aid
- Trade
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Cruelty To Animals
- Canadian Airlines
- Committees Of The House
- Business Of The House
- Government Response To Petitions
- Regional Development Banks
- Committees Of The House
- Canada Labour Code
- National Literacy Standards Act
- National Conference On Guaranteed Annual Income Act
- Income Tax Act
- Education Standards Act
- National Archives Of Canada Act
- Maximum Speed Control Device Act
- Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
- Divorce Act
- Children In Law Act
- Customs Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Farm Credit Corporation Act
- Criminal Code
- Social Housing
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, I recently met with the directors of Democracy for Vietnam, Drs. Lam Thu Van and Truong Minh-Dung, who shared with me their concerns for three recent cases of religious repression in Vietnam.
First, Tadeus Nguyen Van Ly, a Catholic priest, was imprisoned for calling for religious freedom for the people of Vietnam, and there has been no news of him since.
Then there the Venerable Thich Huyen Quang, Patriarch of the United Buddhist Church of Vietnam, who has been under house arrest for the past 19 years. He is badly in need of medical care, to which he is not allowed access.
Finally, ethnic minorities in the highlands of Vietnam are the victims of religious persecution, property confiscation, torture, arbitrary imprisonment and murder.
I call upon the Canadian government to protest this religious persecution, to ask the Vietnamese authorities to inform them of the whereabouts of Father Ly and allow the Venerable Thich Huyen Quang to receive medical care, and to encourage the Cambodian government to provide Vietnamese refugees with temporary asylum.
Mark Starowicz
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Sarmite Bulte Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute and congratulate one of my constituents, Mr. Mark Starowicz, who will receive his honorary doctor of letters degree from York University on Monday, June 11.
Mark Starowicz is recognized as one of the most respected Canadian broadcasters of the last quarter century. With a passion for history as a living creation that must be validated by each generation, he recently succeeded in persuading CBC and Radio-Canada to agree on an unprecedented national co-production, "Canada: A People's History", the largest documentary production in Canadian history.
He has changed the face of radio and television current affairs programming. He and his programs have won dozens of national and international awards. Mark also has recently been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Journalism Federation in June 2000.
I congratulate Mark. This honorary doctor of letters degree is well deserved. I also congratulate him on his incredible vision, dedication and commitment.
Edmonton, Alberta
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Rahim Jaffer Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, from August 3 to 12, the city of Champions, Edmonton, Alberta, will once again play host to the world.
The city and the whole province has a phenomenal track record of hosting successful international sporting events such as the Winter Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, the World University Games and the World Figure Skating Championships.
The games in Edmonton will be the first time the IAAF World Championships in Athletics have been held in North America. With 46 medal events and more than 200 countries participating, it is the biggest track meet on the globe. In fact, it is the third largest sporting event in the world with an anticipated TV viewing audience of four billion.
One of the most anticipated highlights of the games will be Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey's last race.
On behalf of the city of Edmonton, the organizing committee and hundreds of volunteers, I would like to invite all Canadians to come to Edmonton in August for the world track and field championships.
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, trade exchanges between Canada and the United States have doubled in the past six years, and 70% of them involve shipping by road. No new infrastructures, however, have been constructed for crossing the St. Lawrence River in the greater Montreal region.
For this reason, the Federal Bridge Corporation has proposed the construction of two new bridges and 14 kilometres of highway.
Completion of Highway 30 and the erection of two bridges over the St. Lawrence would enhance access to intermodal infrastructures, revitalize interregional exchanges, reduce maintenance costs of other infrastructures, and better distribute traffic over the various Montreal area bridges.
For all these reasons, among others, action must be taken urgently.
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Francine Lalonde Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, all of Kabylia has erupted into conflict as a result of the death of a Kabyle college student at the hands of Algerian police on April 18.
Since that date, demonstrations have been on the increase in this region of Algeria where most of the inhabitants are Berbers, a people which makes up 17% of the Algerian population. Berbers' rights, culture and language are not recognized in the Algerian constitution and their reaction shows how exasperated they are.
These peaceful demonstrators are opposed to the arbitrary actions, exclusion and injustice to which they are subject. But the government is turning a deaf ear and is coming down hard on demonstrators: 60 have died and 1,300 have been injured since the demonstrations first began.
In the last century, Kabyle poet Ismaïl Azikkiou wrote:
The hate they sowed in the villages, We reaped; and still it grows;
Tomorrow, a march organized by the pan-Canadian committee to show solidarity with and support for Kabylia will be held in the streets of Montreal. The Bloc Quebecois will not be able to attend, but we will be with the marchers in spirit.
Statements By Members
June 8th, 2001 / 11:05 a.m.
Jean Augustine Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 20th year that the first HIV-AIDS was recorded. That one case has multiplied into a global pandemic.
A glance at the facts tell us that 95% of the 36 million people with AIDS live in developing countries. The epidemic is more acute in sub-Saharan Africa, where two-thirds of the HIV-AIDS cases are found with 0.1% receiving anti-AIDS treatment.
Drug cocktails have reduced AIDS deaths in the west by 75%. In contrast, AIDS sufferers in poor countries die in six months or less.
High drug prices and trade related aspects of intellectual property rights are making it extremely difficult for the populations of the developing world to have access to affordable HIV medication.
Arresting the HIV-AIDS pandemic cannot be done without strong leadership resolve.
I call on the Government of Canada to take that leadership role and work with like-minded countries to make drug pricing for HIV-AIDS a priority at the upcoming WTO session on TRIPS, the United Nations special session on HIV-AIDS and the upcoming meeting of the G-8. We must do this.
Labour Disputes
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Dale Johnston Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, for the moment there is labour peace at west coast ports, but the probability of future work disruptions continue to haunt companies whose livelihoods depend on a secure, reliable export route.
There have been four work stoppages at west coast ports in the last 10 years. This is an unacceptable record and the infamous weak link in the supply chain between Canadian exporters and their customers.
The government failed to put a dispute settlement mechanism in place that would ensure that Canadian exports are not held hostage to labour disputes. The process must be changed so that there is a predetermined dispute settlement mechanism in place that will be used for issues that cannot be resolved at the bargaining table.
The government partially protects grain exports, and that is good, but grain only represents 8% of the value of products moving through those ports. Shippers and manufacturers are worried about the loss of markets, reputations and revenues when the present collective agreement expires. They need and deserve protection now.
Centre De La Nature De Laval
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Raymonde Folco Laval West, QC
Mr. Speaker, on May 11, the Centre de la nature de Laval received the Kéroul award. This Prix du tourisme award is given to a tourist or cultural establishment which excels in its efforts to welcome or serve clients with limited physical ability.
In its desire to provide equitable service to all visitors, the centre has designed a unique play area accessible to all children, with or without a physical handicap.
This initiative makes the Centre de la nature de Laval a model of accessibility and gives persons with limited physical ability equitable access to the services offered.
Beverlee Bell
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Wendy Lill Dartmouth, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the passing of Beverlee Bell last Sunday, June 3. Bev spent the last 16 years working with the NDP across Canada and was most recently director of administration for my leader in this place.
While she was incredible at her job, she was more amazing as a person. Beverlee's compassionate nature and commitment to humanitarianism touched everyone she knew. Throughout her life and even during her illness she approached things with optimism, tenacity and spirit. She loved holidays with her family, cooking, reading, sitting by the ocean, British sitcoms, gardening, music and talking about her children, her life and her politics. She believed in sharing the simple joys of life with everyone she met.
On behalf of my colleagues in the House and in my party, I send my deepest condolences to Marc, Jason, Erin and Sandra, and her countless friends from coast to coast to coast. She will be missed deeply by all. We are all richer for knowing her. Beverlee Bell was and will always remain a glory to the world.
Orphan Clauses
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Monique Guay Laurentides, QC
Mr. Speaker, orphan clauses affect the quality of life of new employees, this on a daily basis. These employees live in uncertainty, which makes it more difficult to plan life projects or even day to day activities.
In the public, parapublic and private sectors, various collective agreements that come under federal jurisdiction use orphan clauses as if this was the obvious thing to do.
Through its stubbornness in refusing to end discriminatory practices, the federal government is telling society that intergenerational solidarity is not important.
The hard won gains made by workers must also benefit the young. This is why I will be introducing in the House today a bill to end discriminatory practices toward young workers.
The Liberal government must stop being cold hearted and admit that it is inconceivable to prevent employees in one age group from enjoying the same salaries and benefits as other employees.
Bloc Quebecois
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, this weekend, the Bloc Quebecois is organizing a big party to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
The Bloc Quebecois is ten years old. Ten years is a long time for a party that was supposed to be there for just a short time.
I clearly remember Lucien Bouchard, the founder of the Bloc Quebecois, saying that the success of his party would be measured by the shortness of its mandate.
Ten years later, the Bloc Quebecois must admit defeat and recognize that it has failed.
The fact that the great sovereignist leaders Lucien Bouchard and Jacques Parizeau will not attend the anniversary evening clearly shows that the movement is running out of steam.
By being so bent on destroying Canada, the Bloc Quebecois is weakening Quebecers. By refusing to listen to Quebecers and to comply with their wishes, it only blocks the development of our society.
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Progressive Conservative
Loyola Hearn St. John's West, NL
Mr. Speaker, employees of the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography are on strike. The requests being made by these dedicated workers are reasonable and unselfish. Yet, despite the fact that an agreement is within reach, no one has taken the initiative to finalize the deal. Where is the leadership? Where is the minister?
She who pays the piper calls the tune. The minister of culture and heritage pays the piper but she is slow to pay the employees. It is time she called the tune by making sure these frontline people are back doing the work they love and do best, making our national sites pleasant and rewarding places to visit.
The peak tourism season is here. Is this the best we can offer our visitors? I ask the minister to do her job.
Presence In The Gallery
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
The Speaker
Before we begin oral questions, I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of the hon. Gordon Campbell, premier of British Columbia.
Presence In The Gallery
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Some hon. members
Hear, hear.
The Economy
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Stockwell Day Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, on that note, I understand the premier of British Columbia will be meeting with the Prime Minister today. Already Premier Campbell has taken bold steps to reinvigorate the economy of his province through tax relief and through eliminating the barriers to growth and productivity, and that is commendable.
We know that there is a productivity and competitive gap between Canada and the United States, to the extent that last year we saw a record year for Canadian investment out of Canada into the United States because of the greater incentive there.
Will the Prime Minister be seeking advice from Premier Campbell on how to invigorate the national economy?


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A biography and oral history of Lillian Walker by John C. Hughes. Long before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus and Martin Luther King Jr. inspired us with his dream, Lillian Walker was actively working for equal rights in Kitsap County beginning during World War II. This is an exceptional story of a woman of determination, principle and deep belief that all people should be treated with respect and equality.
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text: Benson Wins Second Gymnastics AOWIt was her best outing of the season. And it has received the sort of honor a best effort should. HU sophomore gymnast Courtney Benson was named the WIAC All-Around Athlete Of The week for her efforts at last Friday's John Zuerlein Invitational. Even though she did not win any individual events, Benson's overall score was 37.350 was her best total of the season. It won her the All-Around honors at the Invitational as well. Benson also was named for this award two weeks ago. With the NCGA West Regionals a month away, Benson and her teammates are rounding into form. They return to action this Saturday in a meet at Wisconsin-Oshkosh.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (200 votes).
In short: Everything we were promised, and moreIn full: I'd never cried in a race before the picnic. I'd also never been supported so well by other runners and marshalls, climbed several million stairs or given a sprint finish to break the 5.45 'barrier'. Special thanks to the marshall who thrust a slice of watermelon into my hands - I don't like watermelon but it was the nicest thing I've ever eaten.Date of review: June 22, 2014
In short: Great event, location, atmosphere and will definitely be doing more trionium EventsDate of review: July 4, 2012
In short: Excellent event, but won't be rushing back merely because I value the ability to walk. Once is enough...Date of review: July 2, 2012
In short: Epic eventIn full: An interesting variant on their usual marathon. Extra miles and hills were like icing on top of .....icing. Particularly enjoyed the second half, strangely.Date of review: July 1, 2012
In short: Personal Requirements: Bravery, stupidity, foolhardiness, BIG sense of humour, no fear of failure, camaraderie, , In full: The Picnic is iconic - the OlymPinic surpassed all expectations. The marshalls were supreme - supremely supporting, supremely encouraging and, best of all, supremely professional. If all race marshals were like those last Saturday, every race in the UK would produce far more PBs. They gave the utmost support and belief to all standards of runners - thank you. As for my fellow runners, your support after you turned at the 16-mile point and met me with a couple of miles to go, was hugely appreciated. No one runner was elitist. 150 individual runners? No,we were a team of 150 that day. Thank you. Now, as for you Dr Rob! I cannot thank you enough for organising such a fantastic and incredibly difficult race. One day I hope to finish a Picnic, but last Saturday beat me by 8 mins. But I am still smiling, and know that I will be able to run this weekend despite my 16 tortuous, ragged miles. What a day! What a run! Thanks.Date of review: June 29, 2012
In short: Madder than mad, I won't ever forgeet this one.In full: Truly world class marshals, even better than Dr Rob's usual fantastic team of friendly helpers. Drinks, food and friendly words at every feed station and junction which made a huge difference. Still a nightmarishly hard run though, which was what we were promised. Now I can walk again, loved it. PS I wish I could have given 5 for each category but couldn't say this was a beginners race although huge respect for the guy in blue who finished after never run even standard marathon before. PB as this was the first and last time.Date of review: June 28, 2012
In short: A must if you are wanting a challenge with great cameraderieDate of review: June 26, 2012
In short: Great Run! Very demanding terrain. Great support from runners, spectators & marshallsDate of review: June 26, 2012
In short: AMAZING - FANTASTIC - GLORIOUS - HARD AS NAILS!In full: A truly astonishing run…from start to finish it was fantastic! Everyone on the course were superb..the marshals truly great!...I did Snowdonia last year and thought I'd never do another like that – but this was a pure test of physical and mental strength for me..still can't believe I actually did the 30 Miles…a day I'll never forget and a massive thank you to Jenny who kept me going in the second half..what a day!..some to treasure forever…awesome t-shirt and medal too!...Thanks again Dr Rob for organising these events..I also managed to raise more funds than usual being such a tough run..! This kind of run gives you an enormous confidence boost...what next? my Favourite run yet!Date of review: June 26, 2012
In short: Just as hard as you feared it would be.In full: A really exceptional race. Stupidly hard, unnecessarily long, but I have never seen so many smiling runners. Apart from the ones who were crying.Organisation was faultless. Apparently there was a problem with the Lucozade, but it was resolved by the time I needed any. The marshalls were amazing, full of encouragement even after watching me haul my increasingly fragile body past them for a fourth time in 6 hours!I will definitely be back!Date of review: June 25, 2012
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Badwaters Bash & Bass Tourney set for July 13
FLORENCE, Wis. – A new event is coming to Florence County this summer.
The inaugural Badwaters Bash & Bass Tourney is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 at Vagabond Park in Spread Eagle, Wis.
Interested fisherman can download an application off of the Florence County website at www.exploreflorencecounty.com. Check under the events section.
Entry fee is $50 per boat. There is a 50 boat maximum, so send in applications early.
Registration for the tournament starts at 5 a.m. on July 13, and the tournament begins at 6 a.m. Weigh-in time is 4 p.m.
There is a $1,000 minimum pot with a 100 percent pay-out.
There will be plenty of other activities planned for those who do not want to fish.
Food, beer, soda, and ice cream novelties will be available starting at 3 p.m., a celebrity water ski show is slated for 5 p.m., and musical entertainment will start at 6 p.m.
For more information, call (715) 528-5377.


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In short: Incandescent Date of review: October 10, 2012
In short: Very picturesque but with couple of killer hillsDate of review: September 16, 2012
In short: Lovely day for a runIn full: Perfect conditions- much better than the treacherous weather of last year. Course was much improved on last year- none of the killer hills but still undulating. Finish could have been better orgainised as there was no funnel so runners were overtaking after the finish. Overall a great race and I shall enjoy the Christmas Pudding with custard tonight!Date of review: November 16, 2008
In short: A great race!In full: A nice flat course which is great for getting a PB, nice to finish in the park.Date of review: June 15, 2008
In short: One of the best 10Ks aroundIn full: A great race but thought the course was a bit more hilly than in previous years. My Sports Tracker measured the race to be 10.25KM.Date of review: April 20, 2008
In short: Prefer the previous course- this was too hillyDate of review: November 18, 2007
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When hearing the terms Anorexia, Bulimia, or other eating disorders, one typically pictures an adolescent or young adult struggling with self esteem issues, or battling a fear of obesity as they desperately try to lose weight. More than 10 million people suffer from these eating disorders, and while it's a common misconception that only teenagers and young women fall victim to eating disorders, experts say more and more women are showing up at their clinics in midlife or even older. Older women are feeling the pressures of society to achieve an ideal thinness and perfection, or in some cases they are dealing with the aftermath of child bearing years or divorce. Middle-aged women may also be more susceptible to the increasing trend toward youth and fitness found in today's media.
Women of all ages are engaging in the same destructive behaviors; restricted eating, laxative abuse, excessive exercise and binge eating. The frightening part is older women may not even realize they are developing an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder because they may not recognize the symptoms of an eating disorder. Women will also conceal the problem by attributing these behaviors to aging or menopause.
It's important to distinguish between normal behavior patterns of healthy living and healthy diet, and some extreme behaviors that might lead to eating disorders. Recognizing the warning signs of an eating disorder can be difficult in the beginning as many begin with a simple attempt to diet. Some signs to look for are:
- Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat no matter how thin they are.
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- Disturbance in menstrual cycle or loss of menstrual periods altogether.
- Overeating large amounts of food and then feeling guilty for eating too much.
- Using inappropriate ways after a binge to eliminate food from the body by self-induced vomiting or using laxatives or diuretics.
- Compulsive or obsessive exercise to burn off calories.
- Obsessive concern with weight and body shape.
The dangers of having an eating disorder are sometimes not evident to the average person. Anemia, osteoporosis, and bone density loss are some things that can go undetected, and are causes of malnourishment.
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These are great tires and a great price. I live where it is hard pack and rocks and have had no issues at all.
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MX tire. I rode on the TG4 tire and switched to their mx tire. Hooks up awesome. Rode one day at the track with no signs of premature wear. Easy to install. Give them a try. They work great for me!
Grips well in hard packed dirt hasn't shown any wear after 4 hours hard trail riding no chucking yet but havnt seen the rocks yet will buy another when the time comes
Great tires without the big name price tag. Less than half the price of the Dunlop's I usually run. Got about 6 race/practice days on them and they haven't even started to round over yet. Really cannot go wrong. I got the package with the tires and tubes. Got two tires and two tubes for less than one mx52.
Overall it's a pretty good tire just a little tougher to install than some of the pricey brands. I will definitely buy again.
I purchased a set of the Artrax MX Pro tires for my 05 YZ 250F a little over a month ago, and got them put on a couple weeks ago while putting on new plastics, new sprockets and a new chain.. I just recently had the opportunity to test them out this past weekend at an intermediate local outdoor mx track, and I've gotta say I'm impressed and satisfied. Part of the reason I purchased them is because of all the positive reviews I had read from other riders. Great traction overall, and the rear tire really digs in when you're hard on the throttle coming out of a turn. They look great, fit well and perform well. What else can I say? If you're a rider on a budget that works all week long but loves to get out every weekend you can to tear it up, I highly doubt you'll be disappointed!
I will keep using this tire, overall performance it's excellent at a excellent price
Have 3 hours of mx on tire, wearing great good traction.
Seems to be holding up well, amazing grip in both muddy and dry conditions.
When they're new they do everything a normal, "name brand" tire does. They just don't last very long. I had to ride about a half mile down the road and these things wore down about a quarter of the length off the knobbies. They are very affordable. Perfect if you need a fresh set of tires for a race but don't have a ton of money. Just know you'll probably be changing these rubbers in less than a month
Aint nothing better than having brand new tires. Throwing rooster tails easily without even trying. Great product
Installed easily. Replacement for my rounded off D773. Consistent side bite when cornering and solid hook up blasting off corners. Have 3 hrs on it, on a 2stroke, minimal wear. Great tire for sand, and loamy conditions. Definitely not a hard pack tire, hit the rear brake on some hard pack and rear end got greasy. Worth the money in my book. Even if they wear 2x as fast, you can still run new tires twice as often with them priced like they are. Size does run a little narrower. Will purchase again when that time comes.
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Bought this for motos at my track which has some tough and ruggid dirt and rocks. Great and cheap tire for in between races
These seem to hold well and get great traction on all types of soil.They work just as good as other brands but save me a lot of money.They go on much easier if they are warmed up in the sun a little but this is true with any tire.
This tire has a little smaller knob height than some, but it lasts forever! It never has (chunked) out, it still provides good grip even after the knobbies round out a bit. All in all, you cant go wrong!
This tire is great on soft damp dirt, in rocks and on dry loose dirt it feels like its floating. For the money great tire.
I got one hard ride on this tire. I figured I would give it a try since it was recommended by motosport but was not happy when I got to the truck and saw that the tire was done for. Not recommended for the guy that is tearing up the mountain.
These tires always give me good performance !
Went on decent, just a really narrow tire. Haven't got much time on it yet.
The tire held up well for a whole season on the back of a CR500, that is saying a lot!


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Topic: Sharing code across models
I have four models which are very similar and could share about 4 functions, and I would like to not repeat myself. I cannot figure out how to implement it, though. Two are AR related, before_save and after_save, and the other two are property related, delete! and check_send_warning!. Anybody got any juicy tips?


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Boys Cross Country has been one of the most successful athletic programs at Berkshire since its inception at the School in 1966, winning New England championships in 1977, 1978, and for four consective years from 1995-1998. The team takes advantage of Berkshire's beautiful setting with a course (installed in 2008) that has striking views of the campus. The course is challenging, but idyllic in that it truly incorporates a variety of different terrains. Additionally, favorite running loops on country roads in the surrounding rolling hills of southwestern Massachusetts provide even more territory than Berkshire's own 400 acres.
Berkshire runners compete in the annual Canterbury Invitational, a number of Division I and II dual, tri, and quad meets, and the New England Prep School Championship - which Berkshire has proudly hosted a number of times. Though we have established a tradition of excellence, runners of every talent level are encouraged to come out for Cross Country at Berkshire. Creating a team that appreciates each other and the sport of running is the ultimate goal every season. This year's squad, though young, is showing qualities of toughness, persistence, and team spirit, all of which bode well for the coming season.


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Official *What did you get in the mail today?* Thread!!!
My first 52 Teas order arrived! Woot! I would like to try them but caffeine at this time of the evening might not be a good idea..I will just drool over them. Hehe, hoping my Whispering Pines is here next week!
While I was away on my trip, I got my package from In Nature Teas, Lupicia and my Verdant Reserve club package for April. A tea bomb dropped on my house!
Got my Della Terra order this morning… my 4 custom try me packs & 2 1oz packs. I have 19 new to me teas to try. The Cactus Flower smells AMAZING!!!!
Today was a massive tea-in-the-mail day for me!
I received my orders from Butiki (Caramel Vanilla Assam, Premium Taiwanese Assam, and a re-stock of Potato Pancakes & Applesauce) and DavidsTea (Bollywood Chai, Mother's Little Helper, Chocolate Chili Chai, and a couple tins). AND I received two swaps, both full of new-to-me teas!
So many new teas to try!
Got one of my swaps. Not the one I hoping for, but still some teas I wanted to try.
Massive swap from Terriharplady as well as my other swap from mercuryhime! uh back up to 200+ teas sigh
I am at 199 in my cupboard with about 30 teas on the floor of my living room waiting to be catalogued so I feel your pain. Especially since not a single one is close to being a sipdown. And I didn't put any of my trade goods on it.
i have 75 teas to add to my cupboard from swaps that arrived today lol i was at 190.
If I counted my trades, I'd be in worse shape, so I prefer to ignore them. I drink them all at work anyway, so they don't count, right?
haha i can't ignore them..i'm too OCDC about having everything in my steepster cupboard lol
My Den's Tea order! Sencha Shin-ryoku and shudei kyusu.
I'm not a pottery connoisseur, but I think it's lovely. It's small and nicely glazed and smooth. And the infuser works well. I'm happy to own it!
I think I botched the Sencha Shin-Ryoku trying to use the kyusu and following the instructions exactly (never done that before with Den's Tea because they recommend too little water). Luckily I received a free sample of the sencha, so it's not like I'm wasting what I bought.
Oh bummer! I usually use 4 oz of water for my sencha for a short 2 minute or so steep and then get a 2nd steep later on. That seems to work for me. Can't wait to get my kyusu!
Oh wow they recommend 60 seconds for brewing…I probably kill my tea! haha
I feel that it's really easy to kill Japanese greens. Worth it when I get it right, though.
Is the shudei kyusu glazed on the inside then too? I thought it was unglazed. It's hard to tell with the descriptions on the website. Are any of Den's kyusus unglazed?
The inside is glazed. I haven't purchased any other teapots from Den's, but I suppose you could email him about it.
Your question makes me wonder: Does an unglazed interior affect the tea? Is it preferable to a glazed interior in regards to taste?
Unglazed would work like a yixing pot probably…taking on the characteristics of the tea?
I don't have personal experience, but I've read that it is similar to yixing, though not quite to the same extent. I have heard more often of people using unglazed tokoname kyusus for multiple types of tea than using yixings (maybe just coincidence?). There are supposedly a few yixing clay kyusus out there too, to make things really confusing.
Anyway, I assume it enhances the flavor of the teas, hence why I want one. I still need/want a yixing too. :)
I received my first order from Whispering Pines Tea Co…These teas smell pretty AWESOME!
My Zen Tea order arrived today. I love that it was sent in a box that just fit in my apartment-sized mailbox, so I didn't have to travel 30 min to the post office. I really want to try some of them, but I'll have to wait, as I got home really late and the caffeine will keep me up. Tomorrow, however, Coconut Oolong, Toffee Dream, and Coconut Green are on the agenda. And maybe Bossa Nova. They all smell so good.
Got my Butiki order. I had it delivered to work so I wouldn't have to explain yet another tea package at home. Not the best idea I've ever had, since I got way overexcited about it and a) not everyone I meet between the front desk and my office needs to know that I have new tea, and b) it's hard to be decorous when I'm happy about tea while bad, sad things are happening.
So my heart goes out to everyone in Boston and I hope that you & yours are all safe tonight. And also I have pistachio ice cream and potato pancake tea that I am happy to share with you.


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This was our Photo of the Day on Friday, August 31, and while it's not a very exciting image all by itself, it depicts an important aspect of a pilot's checkride: the aircraft logbooks! If you wait until the morning of your checkride to review them, Murphy's Law says you will find something that the examiner will not like: a missed 100-hour inspection, a pitot-static inspection that isn't logged. Until you get that straightened out, no flying for you.
I asked the Facebook audience to share useful tips for taking checkrides, and here's what they said:
I got a friend who was an examiner to give me a pre-checkride for my private. We ironed out some last-minute areas that I was weak on and my instructor hadn't fixed. Just another set of eyes… and yes, I did pass my checkride the first time!–Christian Roberts
Maybe it seems like common sense to some, but I really appreciated my instructor walking the plane with me at the end of my training, making sure I actually knew what all of the antennas on the airplane did, and then he quizzed me the next lesson.–Brittney Miculka
Don't be afraid to delay the flight. For my commercial checkride it was windy, gusting, and a line of dark clouds was rolling in. Decided to wait on the flight after passing the oral.–Mike Borkhuis
Double-check the weights. I was 15 pounds off on my empty weight during my checkride. I used the previous weight rather than the new one.–Neil Bradon
Tab or paper clip each page in your log book upon which you meet an individual requirement of a particular certification. IE; Tab the page where your 50th X-country hour is logged for your IFR ride. Tab where your 5 solo hours of night are completed for your Commercial etc etc. Doing so will make it easy for the DPE to locate each specific requirement thus not making him have to thumb through the entire log looking for one requisite. Treat that DPE like a king and spoon feed him everything so it's as easy as you can make it for him to pass you.
CLEAR THE AREAS WHEN DOING MANEUVERS AND TELL HIM YOU ARE DOING SO. It's amazing how many PPL, IFR and even commercial candidates don't do this simple thing.
Additionally, paper clip your written test results, government issued ID and medical and or pilot certificate all together along with his payment and stick it in folder so its easy for him.
Finally…do your IACRA ahead of time so he does not have to wait for you to pour over your log computing Solo from PIC time etc etc.
There are more tips I can offer but these will go miles for you and are easy to do.
Finally (I mean it this time)- Come PREPARED. Study and know the material! —Cm Thrasher
Presentation and preparation is key. Highlight your sectional for a quick glance at information. Be confident.--Mario Merendon
Sectional, AF/D, FAR/AIM….and a proper flight plan is a must….–Cap Sandeepan Das (I think Cap means make sure you bring all these to your oral…)
Talk to someone else who has taken a checkride with your examiner. Examiners usually do very similar checkrides with small variations.–Nicholas Anhold
[A]nswer your questions with confidence. Stay calm. They are examining whether it not you can fly safely and have good ADM. And have fun, after all you are flying.—Jason Taken
Relax, enjoy meeting a professional pilot who would like nothing more than to sign your certificate. Also, your instructor didn't sign you off without knowing you have what it takes.—Jack Britton
Don't panic if you think, or even know, that you messed something up. No one will ever fly the perfect checkride! You just need to do well enough to pass–so put errors out of your mind and just focus on the next thing the examiner asks you to do. Good luck–you WILL pass!--Jeff Stephenson
Just remember the DPE is more scared of you than you are of him/her.–Matt Everett (I think Matt meant this tongue in cheek, but I know for a fact that my examiner was not more scared of me than I was of her.)
As always, if you missed out on this conversation you are invited to share your checkride tips in the Comments section below. Future checkride-dreading pilots will thank you.—Jill W. Tallman


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The processing of invoices produces a cost for both the issuer and the receiver. The electronic invoice which is taken to mean a legally valid invoice, is a mechanism that speeds up the process, and thus reduces costs.
The electronic invoice is the near future and in many cases the present (an obligation in relation to AAPP). There is, however, a series of elements that need to be considered to successfully implement electronic invoicing. Among which we can highlight:
Easyap proposes a work model focused on solving existing problems in the use of electronic invoices in such a way as to distribute the advantages between the to main parties: issuer and receiver.
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At Delaware State University, education is an investment in your future. The lifelong benefits of a quality education far exceed the initial expenses involved. However, you may need assistance and guidance in meeting those expenses. The Delaware State University Financial Aid Office is committed to providing the best possible service and programs to assist you in achieving your educational goals.
Currently enrolled students, the "Important Things You Must Know As You Go" checklist will keep on track.
All new students must by fully admitted to Delaware State University to receive financial aid. Please complete our on-line Admissions application [1] to get started.
The Office of Financial Aid understand that students and their families have a lot of questions about how the financial aid process works, especially the first time through the process. To help answer many of your questions, we strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the steps below and to read all of the information provided before contacting the financial aid office.
New Student Financial Aid Checklist
Step 1: Complete or update the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include Delaware State University's school code of 001428. DSU should receive your FAFSA in 7 – 10 business days after you receive email confirmation from the US Department of Education that your FAFSA has been processed.
- Apply on-line at www.fafsa.gov [2]
- Apply for a PIN first at www.pin.ed.gov [3] before completing the FAFSA
Step 2: Read the Student Aid Report (SAR) emailed to you by the US Department of Education and make any requested corrections to your FAFSA. If your SAR indicates your FAFSA has been selected for a process called verification, Delaware State University will send you a written request outlining the documentation that you will need to submit. Allow the financial aid office 20 – 25 (as much as 40 during peak processing times in the late spring and summer) business days to review your documents after they are submitted.
- Download our 2016-2017 verification documentation [4]
- How to request an IRS tax return transcript [5]
- More information on the verification process [6]
Be on the lookout for mail from the financial aid office. We have the right to request any and all documentation we need to resolve issues with your FAFSA or other data. Therefore, please respond to any requests for documentation promptly to avoid delays.
Step 3: Seven to 10 business days after your FAFSA is received by DSU (and verification is completed, if applicable), you will receive a financial aid award letter. Read the letter completely and visit our web site if you need more information on the awards you've been offered. Log onto your My DESU account to read and accept the Terms and Conditions of your Financial Aid Award.
Step 4: If you wish to accept the Federal Stafford loans that are offered to you in your award notification, you must log on to your MyDESU account and accept your loans on-line. For more information on how to accept your loans on-line, visit our FAQ page [8].
In addition to accepting loan on-line, first time borrowers of Federal Direct Stafford loans must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling. If you wish to participate in this loan program, complete your MPN and Entrance Counseling on-line.
- Learn how to accept, decline, or reduce your Federal Direct Stafford loans on-line [8]
- Learn more about the Federal Direct Stafford loan program [9]
- Complete Entrance Counseling and MPN at www.studentloans.gov [10]
- If you forgot your PIN, request a duplicate at www.pin.ed.gov [3]. (You will need this to access the studentloans.gov web site.)
Step 5: Estimate your cost of attendance (COA). Remember: books and supplies are not included in your tuition and fees. They are an additional expense that you should take into account when determining your COA.
- Delaware State University's current tuition and fee schedule [11]. (There will be no increase in the 2015-2016 tuition and fees.)
Step 6: Determine your balance by subtracting your financial aid award from your estimated COA.
Step 7: Make plans to cover your balance. If you plan to apply for an additional loan, your loan application must be completed and approved before registering for classes during New Student Orientation. Please allow the Office of Financial Aid 25 business days to process your loan applications once they have been approved and are ready for school certification.
- Learn more about the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan program [12]
- Complete a Parent PLUS loan application at www.studentloans.gov [10]
- If your parent forgot his or her PIN, request a duplicate at www.pin.ed.gov [3]. (He or she will need this to access the studentloans.gov web site.)
- Find information on Alternative Education loans [13]
- Learn about DSU's monthly payment plan [14]
Step 8: Have outside scholarship checks sent directly to the Office of Financial Aid on your behalf. Make sure the agency sending the check includes your full name and student ID# on the check, if possible.
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Step 9: Accept the terms and conditions of your financial aid award. Before you can receive any financial aid payments, you must read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Learn how to read and accept your financial aid award Terms and Conditions [7]
- 2015-2016 Terms and Conditions Form [15]
Step 10: Stay informed. Check your student email, Blackboard, and My DESU accounts regularly throughout the semester for updates from the financial aid office.


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Issue Brief #3662 on Agriculture
July 10, 2012
July 10, 2012 | Issue Brief on Agriculture
The Senate recently passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, which repeals a set of wasteful and antiquated commodity programs. Yet it supplants those program cuts with a costly new subsidy—the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) program. The House draft farm bill also gets rid of the so-called direct payments and replaces them with a similar new subsidy.
The Senate bill's new subsidy program, also called "shallow loss," would provide yet another layer of subsidized insurance to farmers. It would further drain the pockets of taxpayers and consumers and harm international trade. At a time of tight budgets and record high crop prices and farm revenue, it is especially poor policy and irresponsible budgeting to expand the already lavish safety net.
Current Farm Policy
Current subsidies, including direct and counter-cyclical payments, are collected by farmers regardless of whether they grow even a single plant. Commodity subsidies for eligible crops are not based on the market price for those products but rather on the historical number of acres planted and a farm's yield. Large commercial farms reap most of the benefits of such criteria, while small farms, which are more vulnerable to fluctuations in crop prices, receive less assistance. Moreover, producers of just five crops—wheat, cotton, corn, soybeans, and rice—receive nearly all farm subsidies.[1]
The existing federal safety net is already overly generous. Not only does the federal government subsidize 60 percent of a farmer's crop insurance premium on average; it also pays insurance companies to administer the policies.[2] Crop insurance subsidies have increased substantially during the past two decades, rising from $200 million in 1991 to $5.4 billion in 2009.[3] Farmers can also draw on disaster assistance programs when extreme weather causes crop failure.
Farming today is experiencing record-high crop prices and revenues. The agriculture industry also possesses the strongest debt-to-asset ratio it has seen in decades,[4] which indicates its firm financial footing.[5] Net farm income is projected to reach its second highest level of $91.7 billion in 2012.[6] Despite these positive trends, federal subsidies to farmers are projected to reach an estimated $11 billion in 2012.[7]
The Senate Bill's New Shallow Loss Program
It hardly seems logical to eliminate commodity subsidies only to replace them with others, yet both the House and the Senate bills would do just that. Shallow loss would shield farmers from even smaller (shallower) revenue losses than under the existing federal insurance programs. It would be triggered when a farmer of eligible crops sees revenues fall below 90 percent of the previous five years' average level. This rolling average would be artificially high, though, because of recent record-high crop prices.
Shallow loss would significantly reduce risk in farming and provide an income guarantee enjoyed by no other industry, one based on booming farm prices and revenues. So generously supporting an industry is not the federal government's job.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that spending on the shallow loss program would total $28.5 billion over 10 years, and payments would average $3.2 billion per year.[8] But this assumes that average commodity prices remain at or near current, record-high levels. If prices stay at the levels of the previous five years, then the program would cost slightly more than $3 billion a year.[9] But if prices subside to their average levels during the 1996–2011 period, taxpayers would be on the hook for $5 billion to $7.5 billion annually.[10] Shallow loss could essentially negate any savings gained from eliminating the current commodity programs.
The ARC program would likely propagate what in economics is known as "moral hazard" behavior: Taxpayer subsidies so heavily mitigate farmers' risk that they are incentivized to make imprudent farm management and planting decisions. Scholar Vincent Smith describes the perverse incentive: "To the farmers, the losses do not matter anymore; they have become the taxpayer's burden."[11] ARC would mean more wasted resources and inefficient production—hardly the goals of sound farm policy.
Shallow loss could also violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, because payments would be tied to crop production. The U.S. could find itself subjected to retaliatory tariffs imposed by a WTO trade-dispute panel. Brazil has subjected the U.S. to such retaliation because U.S. cotton subsidies disadvantaged its cotton industry and distorted trade. As a result of the settled dispute, the subsidies remain in place, but the U.S. also pays for a $147 million annual "technical assistance fund" for Brazil's cotton growers.[12] If similar cases arise for shallow loss, U.S. farmers would experience unnecessary setbacks as they try to increase exports, and taxpayers could wind up paying comparable retaliation tariffs.
The House Agriculture Committee will soon mark up its draft farm bill legislation. Like the Senate bill, the House draft legislation eliminates the current commodity subsidy programs. Even though the House scales back on its own shallow loss program, it introduces a new Price Loss Coverage option that is equally misguided and wasteful.
Replacing One Bad Policy with Another
To its credit, the Senate bill gets rid of flawed, archaic subsidy programs for crop production. However, its new shallow loss program would invite other problems, including distorting farmers' planting decisions and violating WTO trade rules. It would also shower subsidies on large, commercial farms and landowners, with far less going to the small family farms that advocates claim subsidies are intended to protect.
The best farm policy would be a clean elimination of the subsidies and avoiding the fatal flaw of replacing one set of costly, wasteful subsidies with another.
Emily J. Goff is a Research Associate in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
Show references in this report
[1]Environmental Working Group, 2011 Farm Subsidy Database, http://farm.ewg.org/progdetail.php?fips=00000&progcode=total_dp®ionname=theUnitedStates (accessed July 10, 2012).
[2]Dennis A. Shields, "Federal Crop Insurance: Background and Issues," Congressional Research Service Report for Congress, December 13, 2010, p. 2, http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/assets/crs/R40532.pdf (accessed July 9, 2012).
[3]T. Kirk White and Robert A. Hoppe, "Changing Farm Structure and the Distribution of Farm Payments and Federal Crop Insurance," U.S. Department of Agriculture, February 2012, p. 15, http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB91/EIB91.pdf (accessed July 10, 2012).
[4]Brian Briggeman, "Farm Balance Sheets: The Hidden Risk of Non-Real Estate Debt," Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 2011, http://www.kc.frb.org/publicat/mse/mse_0211.pdf (accessed July 10, 2012).
[5]U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, "Briefing Rooms—Farm Sector Assets, Debt, and Equity Forecast to Increase in 2012," February 13, 2012.
[6]Diane Katz, "Farm Bill 2012: Agriculture Policy Ripe for Reform," Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2697, June 7, 2012, http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/06/farm-bill-2012-agriculture-policy-ripe-for-reform.
[7]U.S. Department of Agriculture, "Farm Income and Costs: 2012 Farm Sector Income Forecast," http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/farmincome/nationalestimates.htm (accessed June 26, 2012).
[9]Vincent H. Smith, Barry K. Goodwin, and Bruce A. Babcock, "Field of Schemes: The Taxpayer and Economic Welfare Costs of Shallow-Loss Farming Programs," American Enterprise Institute, May 30, 2012, p. 29, http://www.aei.org/files/2012/05/29/-field-of-schemes-the-taxpayer-and-economic-welfare-costs-of-shallowloss-farming-programs_173428924992.pdf (accessed July 10, 2012).
[12]Sewall Chan, "U.S. and Brazil Reach Agreement on Cotton Dispute," The New York Times, April 6, 2010, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/business/07trade.html?_r=1 (accessed July 9, 2012).


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The Parenting Research Projects
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The early years of life (birth to age 5) are crucial for cognitive and social/emotional development. Parents play a critical role in their children's development and are responsible for their children's environment. Children develop within the context of their family and their development is affected by the nature of the relationship with their parents. Previous early intervention efforts have typically included early education for children in child care centers and social or mental health services for the parents in their role as adults, with only marginal attention devoted to parenting behavior. The interventions initiated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focus on parenting behaviors and the relationship of the parent with his or her own child.
Through its Child Development Studies Section, CDC has initiated Legacy for Children™, a set of randomized, controlled, longitudinal research projects. Legacy for Children™ will examine the potential for improvement in child developmental outcomes through programs designed to influence parenting behavior. The first two research sites are located at the University of Miami and the University of California at Los Angeles.
Research Questions: The primary research question for Legacy for Children™ is: Do children in the intervention groups achieve better developmental outcomes than do the children in the comparison groups? There are five related research questions:
Target Population: The participating families are those whose children, on average, would be expected to fall below national norms on a range of developmental variables. Each project will enroll 120 children in the intervention group and 120 children in the comparison group.
The Intervention: A variety of intervention activities in multiple settings will be offered to parents in the intervention group for a period of 3 to 5 years beginning at their children's birth. The activities will be intense and sustained. They will include parent and parent/child group meetings, visits to the home, and participation in community events and activities.
The intervention program aims to promote parents' belief that their behavior towards their child can make a difference in short- and long-term developmental outcomes. We hypothesize that parents will do a better job of adopting and maintaining preferred parenting behaviors if they receive support for these behaviors from a peer group and have a sense of belonging to a community larger than themselves.
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