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Today, President Barack Obama visited the Japanese Embassy in Washington, DC, where he wrote a message in a condolence book for victims of the earthquake and tsunamis. President Obama then spoke at the White House about the tragic events that have occurred in Japan. The President said:
"Good afternoon, everyone. Over the last several days, the American people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about the developments in Japan.
"We've seen an earthquake and tsunami render unimaginable -- an unimaginable toll of death and destruction on one of our closest friends and allies in the world. And we've seen this powerful natural disaster cause even more catastrophe through its impact on nuclear reactors that bring peaceful energy to the people of Japan.
"Today, I wanted to update the American people on what we know about the situation in Japan, what we're doing to support American citizens and the safety of our own nuclear energy, and how we are helping the Japanese people contain the damage, recover and rebuild.
"First, we are bringing all available resources to bear to closely monitor the situation, and to protect American citizens who may be in harm's way. Even as Japanese responders continue to do heroic work, we know that the damage to the nuclear reactors in Fukushima Daiichi plant poses a substantial risk to people who are nearby. That is why yesterday, we called for an evacuation of American citizens who are within 50 miles of the plant. This decision was based upon a careful scientific evaluation and the guidelines that we would use to keep our citizens safe here in the United States, or anywhere in the world.
"Beyond this 50-mile radius, the risks do not currently call for an evacuation. But we do have a responsibility to take prudent and precautionary measures to educate those Americans who may be endangered by exposure to radiation if the situation deteriorates. That's why last night I authorized the voluntary departures of family members and dependents of U.S. officials working in northeastern Japan.
"All U.S. citizens in Japan should continue to carefully monitor the situation and follow the guidance of the U.S. and Japanese governments. And those who are seeking assistance should contact our embassy and consulates, which continue to be open and operational.
"Second, I know that many Americans are also worried about the potential risks to the United States. So I want to be very clear: We do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the United States, whether it's the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories in the Pacific. Let me repeat that: We do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories in the Pacific. That is the judgment of our Nuclear Regulatory Commission and many other experts.
"Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health experts do not recommend that people in the United States take precautionary measures beyond staying informed. And going forward, we will continue to keep the American people fully updated -- because I believe that you must know what I know as President.
"Here at home, nuclear power is also an important part of our own energy future, along with renewable sources like wind, solar, natural gas and clean coal. Our nuclear power plants have undergone exhaustive study, and have been declared safe for any number of extreme contingencies. But when we see a crisis like the one in Japan, we have a responsibility to learn from this event, and to draw from those lessons to ensure the safety and security of our people.
"That's why I've asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our domestic nuclear plants in light of the natural disaster that unfolded in Japan.
"Finally, we are working aggressively to support our Japanese ally at this time of extraordinary challenge. Search and rescue teams are on the ground in Japan to help the recovery effort. A disaster assistance and response team is working to confront the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. The U.S. military, which has helped to ensure the security of Japan for decades, is working around the clock.
"To date, we've flown hundreds of missions to support the recovery efforts, and distributed thousands of pounds of food and water to the Japanese people. We've also deployed some of our leading experts to help contain the damage at Japan's nuclear reactors. We're sharing with them expertise, equipment, and technology so that the courageous responders on the scene have the benefit of American teamwork and support.
"And the American people have also opened up their hearts. Many have given generously to support the ongoing relief efforts. The Red Cross is providing assistance to help meet the immediate needs of those who've been displaced. And I would encourage anybody who wants to lend a hand to go to usaid.gov to learn more -- that's usaid.gov -- to find out how you can be helpful.
"As I told Prime Minister Kan last night, and reaffirmed at the Japanese embassy here in Washington today, the Japanese people are not alone in this time of great trial and sorrow. Across the Pacific, they will find a hand of support extended from the United States as they get back on their feet. After all, we have an alliance that was forged more than a half century ago, and strengthened by shared interests and democratic values. Our people share ties of family, ties of culture, and ties of commerce. Our troops have served to protect Japan's shores, and our citizens have found opportunity and friendship in Japan's cities and towns.
"Above all, I am confident that Japan will recover and rebuild because of the strength and spirit of the Japanese people. Over the last few days, they've opened up their homes to one another. They've shared scarce resources of food and water. They've organized shelters, provided free medical care, and looked out for their most vulnerable citizens. One man put it simply: 'It's a Japanese thing. When hard times hit, we have to help each other.'
"In these hard times, there remains, nevertheless, hope for the future. In one small town that had been flattened by the tsunami, emergency workers rescued a four-month-old baby who had been swept out of her parents' arms and stranded for days among the debris. No one can say for certain just how she survived the water and the wreckage around her. There is a mystery in the course of human events.
"But in the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share. We see it in the responders who are risking their lives at Fukushima. We show it through the help that has poured into Japan from 70 countries. And we hear it in the cries of a child, miraculously pulled from the rubble.
"In the coming days, we will continue to do everything we can to ensure the safety of American citizens and the security of our sources of energy. And we will stand with the people of Japan as they contain this crisis, recover from this hardship, and rebuild their great nation."
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Mohiuddin C. in India writes:
WORLD HELP....Japan
WORLD HELP....Japan
WORLD HELP....Japan
J.S.E. in the U.S.A. writes:
It is really painful for us to see what happened to the victims of tsunami and earthquake in Japan but it is nice to hear that everyone is concern.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I would like the President to consider just for a moment the fact that air pollution from China has produced acid rain in America's forests, and ask himself; since radionucliatides attach to dust, pollution, and particulates in an airborn envirionment generally and create secondary source radiation by contaminating them, if in a worst case scenario where the total sum of all the reactors and spent fuel are burning, melting down ...totally out of control for weeks or months on end and spewing into the environment, whether he can sustain the notion of this pesenting no perceivable or measurable danger to the American public and our croplands?
Since we feed a great number of people around the world, I think he should give the folks @ LANL a call and ask them to do a computer model on this.
I gotta trust my gut on this one despite what all the so-called experts say, as reality has a way of disapointing them.
John P. in Greece writes:
I don't know if this helps, but I thought like sharing with you Eric...
AP- LOS ANGELES – "Air pollution regulators in Southern California say they have not detected increased levels of radiation from the damaged Japanese nuclear reactors. The South Coast Air Quality Management District said Friday radiation measured at its three sites are not higher than typical levels. The agency's monitors are part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's network of more than 100 sensors across the nation that track radiation levels every hour."
I wish everything will go OK!


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With Thanksgiving behind us, America's self-appointed guardians of Yuletide orthodoxy — Sarah Palin and Fox News Channel, among others — are now ready to raise the volume in their annual campaign of complaints against what they see as the War on Christmas.
But wait! What's this?
Why, it's a Jewish guy, Andy Ostroy, who SAYS the war in his town is against Hanukkah rather than Christmas:
If there's a war on Christmas it's certainly news to me. I live in New York, a city with more Jews per square inch than anywhere in the world except Israel. Yet this time ...
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Feline leukemia virus, also known as FeLV, is an infectious virus that may affect cats and cause a number of diseases to develop over time. A cat can be infected with this virus but not show clinical signs for a period of time, therefore, it is important for owners to remain vigilant about routinely testing their cat when they visit their veterinarian.
Over time, FeLV will lead to the development of a number of possible conditions which usually have clinical signs that are relatively easy to spot. Conditions that may develop as a result of the FeLV virus include anemia, cancer, intestinal inflammation, ocular diseases or even neurologic conditions. FeLV can be found with a simple blood test, so it's worth asking your veterinarian for one if you suspect your cat has any of these problems.
According to VCA Animal Hospitals, approximately 1 to 2 percent of all cats are infected with feline leukemia, with many more at risk of exposure. Cats who live with multiple other cats as well as those that are allowed outdoors are more at risk for FeLV infection. FeLV is often fatal, with 80 to 90 percent of cats dying within three to four years of the initial diagnosis. There is a vaccination available for FeLV and you should speak with your veterinarian to determine if this vaccination is right for your cat. No vaccine is 100 percent effective, so owners need to be on their guard with routine testing if they have an at-risk cat.


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Savings of: $11.49 (46% off)
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Posted by naturalrecovery on Jun 16, 2012
This product does not contain the active portion of the mushroom that makes it medicine--it appears that LEM is being siphoned off the marketplace due to importation adulterated batch a few years ago. All of this country's stock was being imported from China--none of the companies have LEM in their products anymore. It has been known for years that LEM is a medicine and the mycelium of the shiitake mushroom helps the immune system by enhancing the B and T cells to fight invaders. Researchers, and now medical clinics use compounds from these mushrooms against cancer of the testis, liver, and other contained organs, and China used it in the SARS epidemic some years ago. It has saved my life, and I have gone from surviving to thriving, after systemic organ failure in 1992.
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In my experience, Planetary Herbals always produce top quality products... The only negative about this product is that it doesn't specify what quantity is standardized.. only that some of the contents is standardized. So you have to assume that the standardized ingregient is minimal. Also, it's a shame that they dont make a higher dosage product. But this compares well to all other Shiitake products in terms of dosage and quality.
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E-gambling a risky bet
THUMBS DOWN: State officials and game vendors are holding meetings around the state, touting the benefits of e-gambling – electronic pulltabs and electronic bingo games that the state wants to spread throughout the state to help pay for the new Vikings stadium and more.
The meeting in Mankato on Wednesday night seemed like a hard sell, according to the AP report. We're not surprised. Local charitable gambling managers are not as gullible as state legislators, apparently, who bought into the estimates from the game industry that e-pulltabs would produce tens of millions of dollars in revenue per year. So far reality has fallen woefully short of the forecasts, both in numbers of machines that have been installed, and in the number of dollars each machine collects.
The state has a hard sell ahead.
German Park plans
THUMBS UP: German Park is New Ulm's showplace park, with its bandstand, amphitheater and fountain. So it is important for the city to keep it in top shape.
We're glad the New Ulm Park and Recreation Commission is looking into plans to improve the terraced hillside seating at the amphitheater. Over the years, the terraces have eroded a bit, to the point where it is hard to plant a lawnchair and keep it upright. The Park and Rec will be seeking proposals, which would be paid for by donations raised by Friends of German Park.
It is wise stewardship of a major city asset.
Old Nazi needs investigation
SIDEWAYS THUMB: The Associated Press in Minneapolis has revealed a former commander of a Ukrainian Nazi SS unit, now 94, has been living in Minnesota since shortly after World War II. The man, Michael Karkoc, allegedly lied when he told US authorities he had not been in the military. In fact, his unit was accused of burning villages and massacring women and chilldren.
The question now is, what do you do with him? Many feel he should be deported and investigated, and made to pay for his crimes. Others say he's already 94, and may not live long enough to be investigated anyway.
World War II?may have ended 68 years ago, but the horrors that were committed have not dimmed with age. We say send Karkoc back for trial.


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Rome Itinerary
Here is an enjoyable Rome itinerary across the very heart of the capital of Italy.
Starting from Piazza Navona, you can enjoy a walk around this famous large square and admire the beautiful Fountain of the four rivers, designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini during Renaissance. The Ganges, the Danube, the Rio de la Plata and the Nile are represented as Gods and each stands for one the four continents known at that time: Asia, Europe, America, Africa.
From Piazza Navona you may easily reach The Pantheon, a massive religious building that dates back to 80 AD and where Italian painter Raphael and the king of Italy Vittorio Emanuele II are buried. Proceed your Rome itinerary towards Via del Corso, a central road where lots of shops of any kind are concentrated, and you may have a rest in one of the many cafés.
Turning on via delle Muratte you will see the Trevi Fountain, the largest and most splendid fountain in Rome, by Nicola Salvi. Finally, if you are not too tired, take a stroll around Spanish Step and do some clothes shopping in the most luxurious boutiques in Rome!


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Eurocontrol Appoints New ATM Director
Phillippe Merlo has been appointed the new director of air traffic management (ATM) at Eurocontrol, the European provider of air navigation services said Monday, Jan. 6.
Merlo will oversee the organization's ATM and research and development, including relations with international bodies such as ICAO. Most recently he served as the deputy CEO of the Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne (DSNA) of France.
"Philippe Merlo is a perfect fit for us at Eurocontrol — a senior manager with hands-on experience managing an ATC Center, who has had senior roles in finance, research and development and in managing major projects," said Frank Brenner, director general of Eurocontrol.
Merlo takes over following a recent report issued by the Eurocontrol Performance Review Commission that the U.S. ATM system is outperforming Europe's more fragmented system. According to the report, the U.S. controls 59 percent more Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights with fewer air traffic controllers and facilities than Europe.


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Debates of Dec. 5th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #60 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was organs.
- Question Period
- Canada Labour Code
- Business of Supply
- Operation Red Nose
- Food Banks
- Foreign Affairs
- National Cultural Tourism Award
- Brantford's Farmers Market
- Volunteerism
- Canada Cup of Curling
- Volunteerism
- National Defence
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- The Belle-Baie TV Series
- Violence against Women
- Graham Dennis
- Afghanistan
- Asbestos
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Kyoto Protocol
- Telephone Calls to Mount Royal Constituents
- National Defence
- Aboriginal Affairs
- The Economy
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- National Defence
- The Environment
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Suicide Prevention
- Foreign Affairs
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Justice
- Aviation Safety
- Agriculture
- Foreign Affairs
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Persons with Disabilities
- Fisheries and Oceans
- National Defence
- Natural Resources
- Public Safety
- Seniors
- Employment
- Foreign Affairs
- Committees of the House
- Canada Labour Code
- Committees of the House
- Income Tax Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
- Privilege
- Business of Supply
- Supplementary Estimates (B), 2011-12
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- Organ Donations
Canada Cup of Curling
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Mr. Speaker, over the past week the city of Cranbrook in my riding of Kootenay—Columbia has been host to the 2011 Canada Cup of Curling. Some of the best curlers from across Canada were competing to win this tournament which would give them a direct buy into the qualifying tournament for the 2014 Olympic Games to be held in Russia.
The RecPlex in Cranbrook was full for all matches, culminating in the final matches yesterday with Jennifer Jones defeating Chelsea Carey, 9-4, winning the women's event, and Kevin Martin defeating Glenn Howard, 7-4, winning the men's event.
This event, like so many others that Cranbrook has hosted over the years, would not have been possible without the efforts of the organizers and volunteers who put in so much time to ensure both fans and competitors would have a great time. Thanks to the city of Cranbrook, organizers and volunteers for showing their hospitality to this event and showing the spirit of the Kootenays.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Kellie Leitch Simcoe—Grey, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate International Volunteer Day. Millions of volunteers, almost half our population, donate their time to help others, without accepting anything in return. If we could count the number of hours of service they put in, it would be equal to over 1 million full-time jobs or about $14 billion a year. Why do they do it? Because they want to make a difference.
To celebrate these local heroes, our government created the Prime Minister's volunteer awards last January and I had the privilege of nominating almost a dozen of my constituents: Dr. Cynthia Post of the Procyon Wildlife Centre; Laureen Little of the Alliston Horticultural Society; and George Christie of the Simcoe—Grey Trails committee.
These awards highlight the exceptional contributions made by individuals and volunteer organizations working for the well-being of our families and our communities.
I would like to take this opportunity today to say how proud I am of their continued dedication as Canadian volunteers. We are all richer as a result of their selfless efforts. I invite all members of the House to rise and thank the millions of—
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
Order please. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
National Defence
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Christine Moore Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
Mr. Speaker, ever since this government announced its intention to go ahead with the F-35 procurement, nothing has been going right. There have been problems with cost overruns, effectiveness, durability, communications, safety and landing. The list gets longer every week, but the government is determined to hide the truth from us.
Recently, representatives from Norway said they expect to spend $10 billion to procure 52 planes and $40 billion over 30 years to maintain them. That is $1 billion a plane. The Minister of National Defence openly admitted in committee that he was not up to speed. This government is making things up as it goes along and is engulfed in a mess of its own making.
On behalf of Canadian taxpayers, I am calling on this government to stop hiding the truth. I am calling on this government to release the real figures, to hold a real debate on replacing the CF-18s and to launch an open and transparent tendering process.
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Wladyslaw Lizon Mississauga East—Cooksville, ON
Mr. Speaker, today at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto, a true Canadian icon will be decorated with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. This award is given to those who have rendered great service to the Polish nation.
It is therefore fitting that today this award is being given to my friend, Dr. Frank Dimant. Dr. Dimant is an executive vice-president of B'nai Brith Canada and CEO of the Institute for International Affairs and the League for Human Rights. He is also the publisher of the Jewish Tribune. In addition to being decorated with the officer's cross, Dr. Dimant has been inducted as honorary chief of First Nations Keewatin Tribal Council.
A true human rights advocate, for decades Dr. Dimant has been on the forefront of fighting against racism and fighting for integration. On behalf of the Conservative caucus, I wish to congratulate Dr. Dimant on this latest recognition.
The Belle-Baie TV Series
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, on November 8, the member for Repentigny and I had the opportunity to attend the filming of an episode of the fifth season of the Belle-Baie TV series, which airs on Radio-Canada. The filming took place in the magnificent region of Caraquet and the surrounding area. This production gave people in the area the opportunity to be cast as extras in the series and showcased the beauty of the region.
Belle-Baie was created by Renée Blanchar and it is inspired by real-life events that occurred in Belledune, where a developer wanted to install a toxic waste incinerator but had to put a stop to the project as a result of public protest. The series is produced by Phare-Est and Cirrus Communications. In June 2011, it won the 2011 Prix Acadie-Québec, which is awarded by the Commission permanente de concertation entre l'Acadie et le Québec.
Unfortunately, Belle-Baie will not be back for a sixth season. I would like to thank Renée Blanchar, the producers, the actors and Radio-Canada for coming to visit my riding.
Violence against Women
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Chris Alexander Ajax—Pickering, ON
Mr. Speaker, in the run-up to Human Rights Day on December 10, Canada and the world are marking 16 days of activism against gender violence because it affects us all.
Our government is committed to addressing the problem of violence against women and girls. That is why the Government of Canada led the initiative for the creation of an international day of the girl. Our resolution, co-sponsored by 104 countries, will soon be before the UN General Assembly for adoption.
An international day of the girl would encourage people to put girls on an equal footing with boys. This would include equality before the law, the right to a life free from violence, as well as equal access to nutrition, health care, education and training.
I hope that these 16 days of activism will remind us that we can all take action today and all year long to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Graham Dennis
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Geoff Regan Halifax West, NS
Mr. Speaker, Nova Scotia lost a leader, a champion and a dear friend last Thursday with the passing of Graham Dennis, publisher of The Chronicle Herald in Halifax.
Mr. Dennis was a true icon. He had a profound impact on Canada's ocean playground and was happiest travelling the highways and byways of our province.
Mr. Dennis was a man of great integrity and humility and he possessed a profound genuine devotion to the people of Nova Scotia. His lasting legacy would be the more than five decades he spent as publisher of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper, maintaining one of the few remaining independent major dailies in our country.
I am sure all members will join me in offering our sincere condolences to his wife Gay and daughters Heather and Sarah.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Susan Truppe London North Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, today our Minister of Foreign Affairs was in Bonn, Germany to discuss the future of Afghanistan. During this conference the minister took part in a round table discussion with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the European Union's foreign representative, Catherine Ashton, and members of the Afghan Women's Network.
Efforts to bring lasting and durable peace to Afghanistan should involve dialogue with all parts of Afghan society, including women and religious minorities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has brought this message throughout his travels to Libya and the Middle East. The role of women is an essential component to progress on human rights and democratic development.
We will continue to speak out on the world stage and we stand with the women of all emerging democracies that seek to make a difference.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Brian Masse Windsor West, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives sit on their hands as their Prime Minister exports cancer to the developing world. Apparently it is not enough that the government dumps hundreds of thousands of tonnes of cancer-causing asbestos onto developing countries every year, now a trade official confirms that Canada wants India to drop its 10% duty on Canadian asbestos exports.
While other countries are banning or restricting the deadly material, the Prime Minister is actively seeking ways to profit even further from it.
Canadians do not want us exporting cancer. Scientists and doctors say it is wrong. Even Conservative MPs know it is unconscionable. However, instead of exercising their free speech, they sit on their hands too afraid to speak up. Those MPs came here to change Ottawa. Instead, Ottawa has changed them. As they sit and allow cancer exports to other countries, it is clear they have become everything they used to oppose.
New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Chris Warkentin Peace River, AB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday NDP candidates met for what one journalist called a "festival of economic illiteracy" during their first leadership debate. The topic was supposed to be the economy, but few positive ideas for improving the economy were heard. Instead, the candidates offered lavish spending schemes that would push Canada completely off track.
The candidates proposed high taxes on job creators, on consumers, on investors, on families and on banks and even proposed a carbon tax that would drive up the price of gasoline, energy and everything that Canadians buy. No candidate was prepared to challenge the NDP's determined opposition to all free trade agreements and some leadership candidates even called for the halt of the development of the oil sands, an action that would kill billions of dollars of investment and hundreds of thousands of good Canadian high-paying jobs.
This is just another worrying example that demonstrates that the NDP is simply not fit to govern.
Kyoto Protocol
Oral Questions
December 5th, 2011 / 2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, there is every indication that Canada is prepared to abandon its international commitments and withdraw from Kyoto. That is a real shame. If the Conservatives are not interested in fighting climate change with the rest of the world, why are they going to Durban? Is it because they just told their representatives to sabotage the talks?
Kyoto Protocol
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, as we have been saying from the beginning, the Kyoto protocol is an agreement that is not in the best interests of the climate or of Canada. It will hurt Canada's economy. What Canadians expect from Canada and our government is an approach that balances the interests of our environment with those of our economy. The Kyoto protocol is an agreement that does not work for Canada, for the environment or for our economy. That is the direction we will continue to take.
Kyoto Protocol
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, 191 countries have signed and ratified the Kyoto protocol. Canada is the only country that is abandoning its commitments and going back on its word, the only country that is going to pull out of Kyoto. We should be ashamed of this situation and the government's position. The Conservatives will turn Canada into an international pariah. What kind of leadership is that? Is Canada part of the Kyoto protocol, yes or no?
Kyoto Protocol
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
As I said, Mr. Speaker, the Kyoto protocol simply does not work. It only contains 27% of the world's emitters of greenhouse gases. What Canadians have asked for and what our government has led on is a true global effort to fight what is a true global problem. That is why the Prime Minister has been engaged and shown leadership with the Copenhagen accord and we continue to show leadership on the international scene.
What the NDP is asking this government to do is to follow through and increase taxes on consumers with a carbon tax, as was discussed last night with the nine brightest lights of the NDP running for leadership, and is asking us to punish Canadian consumers to go forward with an accord that simply does not work and that will not have the intended results that people want. We have the right way.


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China Trip Planning—Is this Trip Right for You?
Most westerners travel to China only once in their lifetime. China Spree wants to ensure that you have all the resources to plan your dream vacation. Please read the following information regarding the level of activity you can expect, your physical requirements, trip destination information, tour pacing and meal arrangements specific to this China trip.
Physical Requirements:
This trip is suitable for China Spree travelers who live an active lifestyle, enjoy good health and mobility, are comfortable participating in 3-5 hours of daily physical activities and sightseeing, and are able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted over the course of each day. It is not appropriate for individuals who rely upon wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Agility and balance are suggested for the hiking tour to the Dragon Spine Terraces.
Dragon Spine Terraces
This journey includes an exclusive hiking tour to the Dragon Spine Terraces in the Guilin and Longsheng area. It's not like climbing a mountain, but it's not just a simple hike either. Please click here for feedbacks from China Spree travelers about this hiking tour.
If you like, you may skip this hiking tour, and enjoy a relaxing day exploring Guilin on your own. The Sheraton Guilin is ideally located along the Li River, and this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free internet access. Some down time on your own at this half way point of your trip is usually greatly appreciated.
Use your free time to take a leisure walk along the Li River, admiring one of China's most renowned areas of natural beauty. Enjoy the sweet fragrance of the Osmanthus trees while being captivated by the cultural life as it gently surrounds you; fishing on the Li River, vendors setting up exotic foods, people bicycling on their way to work and so much more. This is an excellent opportunity for you to have a free day of doing nothing but enjoying everything around you and can be a very relaxing and satisfying experience. Don't worry about lunch as we will provide you with lunch credit so that you can eat whatever you'd like on this free day.
Climate & Terrain:
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This China cruise tour package comprises of air travel segments using commercial flights with airlines, such as Air China. This is NOT a chartered flight and therefore the passage contract and your air tickets, once issued, shall constitute the sole agreements between you and the airline(s), and are subject to terms and conditions specified by the airlines.Please download Flight Schedule, and make sure to read All About Flights section for further information of baggage allowance, mileage, and seating & dietary request, etc. Also read more about Air Travel and Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why have some of the meals been taken out of tours?
It is very important to us to ensure that you get the best value for your dollar without sacrificing service or convenience. Most of the meals that were taken out of the itineraries were "in-flight" meals. We have found that recently many of the airlines, in an effort to save money, no longer offer meals and are only offering a snack. In order for us to maintain the included meals for clients, we are required to give up precious time out of touring to ensure the group has a meal. The best answer to that was to give clients the opportunity to decide what they would like to eat on those days, giving you flexibility without taking time away from your touring. Also, we received feedback from past clients who said that after many days eating with the group some people would prefer to eat on their own. Clients now have a choice on those days as to where and what to eat and whether they would like to eat alone or with fellow travelers. We have ensured that when meals are not offered, the guide will suggest a place to eat that will satisfy the individual client's needs for that day. This also allows us to put your money toward improved included meals, ensuring you get the best experience for your money.
Q: Why does this tour not overnight in Yangshuo anymore? Do we miss anything?
A: While many tour companies include an overnight in Yangshuo because hotel prices there are so cheap, based on feedback from tour participants China Spree has changed this itinerary for our 2013 season. Instead of an overnight stay in Yangshuo on Day 9, we now have a 3-night stay at the Sheraton in Guilin. This means that after you finish the Li River cruise and disembark at Yanghuo, you will have some free time for exploration and shopping in Yangshuo's colorful stalls, followed by an included tuk tuk tour to visit the countryside's signature scenery. Later you will travel back to the deluxe Guilin Sheraton Hotel--and its prime location on the Li River--to overnight. The next morning you will have free time either to enjoy some downtime on your own or to join our included walking tour along the beautiful Li River to see the local life. Seasoned travelers who like to explore independently will appreciate this downtime.
Since the tour does not overnight in Yanghuo, clients will not have the opportunity to see the optional lighting show of Liu San Jie. Though many clients enjoyed it, the fact that the show is outdoors means it is totally dependent on the subtropical weather. The theater can be hot and buggy and if it rains, the show is simply cancelled, which leads to great disappointment.
The change was made based on the following reasons:
1) The hotel accommodations in Yangshuo do not meet China Spree standards.
A rural town surrounded by mountains and farmland, 40 miles from Guilin, Yangshuo does not have any hotels that are acceptable to Western clients. The hotels are all locally-managed and have very basic facilities. Their service staffs are not professionally trained and do not usually follow the strict procedures of the hospitality industry in terms of food preparation, room cleaning, facility maintenance, and standard of service. The hotels in Yangshou generally have a problem with air conditioning and may experience periodic power outages in summer time.
Over the years we have had complaints about dirty room floors, soiled cups, bugs in the bed, poor air conditioning, moldy bathrooms, etc, so we finally decided to skip the Yangshuo overnight.The problem in Yangshuo is not the small size and simple facilities of the hotels, but their lack of sanitation, service and maintenance. Until this general problem is properly addressed, China Spree tours will not overnight in Yangshuo.
We note that couple of small hotels in Yangshuo do have favorable online customer reviews. However, they cater to backpackers and budget travelers, and have very limited room capacity and a total lack of amenities. They are NOT suitable for discerning travelers.
2) Yangshuo is no longer an idyllic village.
Due to the booming China domestic tourism market, Yangshuo has become a commercialized marketplace and tourist trap, filled with tens of thousands of Chinese tourists and backpackers.
The reason for visiting Guilin and its surroundings is to marvel at some of China's most famous natural scenery. Especially while cruising on the picturesque Li River you will see the most magnificent Karst scenery with exotic mountains, bamboo groves and photogenic fishermen. Along with the exciting hiking tour to the Dragon Spine Terraces, where you will see ethnic minority villages and fabulous terraced rice paddies, our tour arrangements will make your time in Guilin a complete and rewarding experience.
Recent feedback tells us that our customers like this change and recognize China Spree's efforts to always offer the best quality travel experience.
Document Delivery:
Your final travel documents will be sent to you about 2 weeks prior to departure. If passports are included, then a signature will be required upon delivery. In the packet, you will find your air itinerary with your electronic air ticket number (e-ticket), the final tour itinerary, Know Before You Go, China hotel and emergency contact, and other important information for your China tour. If your address is a PO Box, then we must send your package via the US Postal Service. Note: the documents for all travelers registered in the same reservation form will be sent to that address unless we are notified otherwise. You can change your mailing address in the Member Area up to 30 days prior to your tour departure. Once the documents are sent it is impossible for China Spree to reroute them to a different address. Prior to delivery, you will receive an email notice with shipment tracking information. Documents delivered to an address outside the continental U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) will incur an additional delivery charge of $40 if sent by courier service.


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This document summarizes the findings of a workshop aimed at advancing industry efforts to bring inverter-connected distributed energy storage and generation into use as a grid resource. The electric power industry has taken previous steps to prepare for higher penetration of distributed energy resources (DER) by working collaboratively to develop smart inverter standards and field network protocols that may be used for monitoring and managing devices in the field. But standards do not yet exist to support the enterprise integration (software-to-software) of these device capabilities in a useful and manageable way. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is launching a new collaborative activity specifically to address the need for enterprise integration of DER.
The activity is being coordinated with the DOE through the DOE Smart Inverter Initiative and with the National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel's Distributed Renewables, Generators, and Storage Domain Expert Working Group. The initiative kicked off with a face-to-face workshop that brought together a group of utility distribution management experts, distribution management system software, and distributed energy storage and generation specialists to identify a starting list (core set) of practical, useful, enterprise-level interactions for DER. This report is the output from that workshop and is intended to provide the industry with an initial point of reference for DER integration with other utility applications and to provide guidance to ongoing research and standards development organizations.


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If you are stuck on Words of Wonder level 112 you came to the right place. Below you will find a video walkthrough and some written tips that will guide you through that level. Have fun and enjoy this great game.
Level 112 Walkthrough
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Tanking – A Dying Mechanic?
I've been playing a lot of World of Warcraft recently, probably more than I should have. All-in-all, I think it's a testament to the strength of the new Mists of Pandaria expansion and between the new continent to explore, the hundreds of quests to complete, the new battlegrounds and the rather addictive side-games, there's a lot to keep one occupied. Still, playing with my level 90 Warrior and low level Monk, one thing is starting to become clear: tanking has less of a place in the game than ever before.
As someone who used to be a die hard tank (and still considers himself one at heart, I'm proud to say), I feel slightly sad pondering the future of tanking in MMOs and it seems that the majority of activities for the majority of people in games now, WoW in particular, revolve around everything other than tanking. I can't say I'm hugely surprised at this thought either as, with the increase in more casual orientated offerings, there's less of a need to form a group and traverse through a dungeon than ever before. In fact, questing and PvP are two of the biggest components in WoW now and neither really has any place for a tank (healers at least have a hugely important role in PvP).
I admit it would be an exaggeration to state that tanking is completely dead in WoW because running heroic dungeons are still a mainstay of high level content in the game and someone still has to tank them… even if those players seem more reluctant and harder to find than ever before. As a fairly occasional tanker myself, the less than grateful welcome you sometimes receive from fellow PUGers combined with the need to dedicate a lot of time and effort gearing up for it makes the whole thing a bit of unappealing ordeal. Plus, you're then faced with the crazy conundrum of how to gear up for a DPS position in raids if you're tanking heroics instances constantly (and only being 'allowed' to role on tank gear as a result).
Perhaps it's just the particular mechanics of WoW and the fact that tanking requires a whole different set of gear from DPSing that makes it so inaccessible but the constant lures and rewards that Blizzard seem to offer in order to entice people to do it suggests that it's not a very popular activity. The introduction of scenarios, three man DPS group instances, further compounds this fact and honestly makes me believe that we're going to see fewer and fewer opportunities to tank as the game progresses. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me at all if, in five years time, every dungeon in WoW was a scenario and the sacred role of tank was reserved for elite raids only.
It's not just WoW that seems to be spearheading the decline of this gaming mechanic either and if you needed any more persuasion that tanking was dying out you need look no further than Guild Wars 2 which, by all accounts (I haven't played it yet so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here), has removed the concept completely. It truly is starting to look like the traditional holy trinity roles are becoming a thing of the past.
I know some people would welcome the Final Death for the old style trinity model of tanking, healing and DPSing whilst others would vigorously oppose it. For me, as much as I love both the playstyle and roleplaying aspect of being a tank, I appreciate the evolving nature of MMORPGs. Call it dumbing down, call it simplification, call it appealing to casual players or call it whatever you like, the people who play MMOs are changing and the games are changing as a result. Just like the idea of a Dungeon Finder would've horrified MMOers 10 years ago, perhaps the idea of tanking will do the same to players in another decade.
Of course, as much as I'm happy to embrace change, I would honestly miss being able to tank. Still, I guess I'll always have my fond childhood memories of being beaten in the face by an Orc to keep me reminiscing.
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Lancaster, SC (Monday February 3rd, 2014) – The Lancaster County Sheriff's has arrested and charged Robert Colton Mehaffey with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
On January 26, 2014 at approximately 10:30 pm, Mehaffey entered Lloyd's store on Hwy 9 in Lancaster armed with a handgun. Mehaffey presented a note and robbed the store of money. Mehaffey was arrestedFriday the 31st at his home. Mehaffey remains incarcerated at the Lancaster County Detention Centerwhere his bond has been denied.
Investigators have also arrested and charged Summer Faith Hinson with Accessory before the fact of Armed Robbery. The investigation has shown that Hinson prepared the note that Mehaffey presented to the clerk at the store. Hinson also hid from and resisted deputies when she was located. She was also charged with resisting arrest. Hinson remains incarcerated at the Lancaster County Detention Center where her bond was set at $50,000.
Sheriff Faile said, "First and foremost, we are thankful that no one was hurt during this incident. Secondly, I am thankful for the deputies and investigators that worked really hard to develop this case and arrest these suspects before they were able to harm someone. Job Well Done."


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The foundation of global society is the family. Today, families often fall victim to the struggles of ordinary life in today's busy world. Counselors are often called upon to help families navigate the hazards that have so often proven problematic.
The Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling program at WMU offers students practical knowledge for dealing with these issues and more. The program, offered in collaboration with the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, emphasizes an understanding of the issues faced by contemporary couples and families.
In addition to the core counseling courses, this 60-hour program emphasizes a family systems approach to the conceptualization and treatment of couples and families.
As for completing practicum hours as a graduate student, the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology provides two on-site clinics - one in Kalamazoo and one in Grand Rapids. Besides these clinics, WMU boasts extensive connections to area school counseling sites where students can complete their practicum.
Anyone with a strong undergraduate academic career (3.0 or higher cumulative GPA) in psychology or a related field is encouraged to apply.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, couples and families in a variety of professional counseling settings. This option leads to licensure as a professional counselor. Working with an advisor, the option can also lead to licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
If your employer has a tuition reimbursement program, find out about WMU's deferment program for employer paid tuition.
Washington Monthly placed WMU on a list of national universities that offer "the best bang for the buck." WMU came in at No. 50 based on the economic value students receive per dollar.


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With the All-Star game behind us, these National League stars now just have to fight out who will be that team that gets home field advantage in the World Series. With no less than 8 contenders for 4 playoff spots, the race towards the finish could be one of the more interesting ones in recent history. Who will win the NL Central, and who will be the heroes? Fans will have to wait and see to find out. These are the National League Power Rankings as of July 17th.
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Hi Bellas,
I did a shoot a couple of weeks ago that I wanted to share with you. At Atlanta International Fashion Week I met a stylist named Tim who reminds me so much of Mr. Jay from America's Next Top Model. He wanted to collaborate with me on a shoot. He provided the clothes and I did the hair and makeup. It was so funny on the set as I saw Tim show the model Katie what poses he wanted...from pouty lips to sullen eyes, he was on point!
The look was inspired by a Chanel Ad he had seen in a fashion magazine. We went for a Mod type look where I created a look using nude shadow and eyeliner. It came out pretty neat! We decided to change her makeup for a second look. All I did was buff in a peach colored blush and changed her lip color and voila! A completey different look!
Here's What I Used (All MAC unless otherwise stated):
-Smashbox color correcting primer in green
-cinema secrets foundation
-graftobian powder
-sculpting powder in sculpt
-CRC blush
-bare canvas paint
-llama e/s
-carbon e/s
-telescopic mascara
-blacktrack fluidline
-Model Co. lashes
-first look (plum soft lipliner and scarlet red lipstick)
-second look (sublime nature lipliner and angel lipstick)
All I did was change the blush and lipcolor and it looks completely different!
Till next time, Ciao Bellas!
Atlanta Makeup Artist
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mod Shoot
Posted by MakeupByRenRen at 9:26 AM
Labels: photoshoot
9 comments:
- Ethereal Prey said...
wow! where's that dress from?!
- October 15, 2008 at 11:18 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
i think it's from goodwill!
- October 15, 2008 at 11:29 AM
- Product Junkie Diva said...
Ren Ren the makeup PRO. wonderful job as always...you never fail, always deliver the best makeup applications!
- October 15, 2008 at 1:54 PM
- Jaimie said...
its very soft and feminine i love it on her!
- October 15, 2008 at 3:41 PM
- Aleca said...
You did awesome- love it!
- October 15, 2008 at 3:47 PM
- Askmewhats said...
awww that is very very very pretty!
- October 15, 2008 at 9:39 PM
- jeSmakeup said...
can u be my photographer n makeup artist toooo?? =P
- October 15, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- Brown Girl Gumbo said...
As always...stunning!
- October 16, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- Elizabeth said...
wow, that looks so good!! Please do my makeup =D
- October 17, 2008 at 12:06 PM
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*UPDATE: A reader asked me to give her some suggestions for kids activities that she could use at her own indoor camping party. View that post HERE.
I really wanted to have a fun family night for my husband's birthday this year since his last birthday was spent preparing to have major surgery, again!
I finally decided that an indoor camping party was perfect! We had hamburgers for dinner but if I did it again I'd probably do something a bit more themey and go with tin foil dinners or dutch oven fare. (Hamburgers were easy and let's not forget it was a school night and easy was the name of the game!) We also watched a movie and made smores with marshmallows roasted in the fireplace.
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Kingsford to begin planning Heights storm sewer work
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KINGSFORD – Bids from four engineering firms will be reviewed for preliminary study of a storm sewer separation project in the Kingsford Heights area.
The proposed project runs west from Harding Avenue to Westwood Avenue and north from Woodward Avenue to South Park Street, covering about 160 acres, said Kingsford City Manager Tony Edlebeck.
The lowest bid came from Coleman Engineering Co. of Iron Mountain at $4,997. The city also received proposals from GEI Consultants of Iron River, U.P. Engineers & Architects of Iron Mountain and OHM of Hancock.
The city council on Monday referred the bids to Edlebeck and Public Works Superintendent Justin Wickman for analysis.
The project, which would separate sanitary sewers from storm sewers, is designed to prevent sewage backups into homes during unusually heavy downpours. Similar improvements have been made in the Breitung area of Kingsford, with the most recent project completed in 2010 at a construction cost of about $1.5 million.
In other action, the Kingsford council:
– Heard Edlebeck report that the city is looking into refinancing its public works facility bonds. With a reduction in interest rates, the potential savings totals about $280,000 over the 15 years of remaining payments.
– Accepted a recommendation from the personnel committee and Public Safety Director Tim Gussert to post a vacancy for a public safety sergeant. Filling the vacancy would mean a promotion within the department, but no additional staffing.
– Allocated $2,000 to support the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools summer recreation program.
– Noted that nominating petitions are now available for two four-year city council positions (the terms of council member Jeff Pearson and Mayor Dennis Baldinelli expire in December), with a filing deadline of May 14.
– Heard council member Brian Smeester report that, in light of recent embezzlement cases in northern Wisconsin and the village of Alpha, he inquired into Kingsford's safeguards and is satisfied that a good system is in place to prevent such crimes.
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Great white sharks can be dangerous to humans partaking in aquatic activities in the ocean such as swimming, diving, surfing, kayaking and canoeing. Great white sharks tend to attack swiftly with a single bite and then retreat. If the bite is minimal, the individual may have a chance to seek safety. However, if the bite is critical, damaging large organs or appendages, death can result for the victim. A review of great white shark attacks off the western United States showed that about 7 percent of attacks were fatal, but data from other localities, such as South Africa, show fatality rates of more than 20 percent. Fatality rates as high as 60 percent have been recorded from attacks in the waters off Australia. Many researchers maintain that attacks on humans stem from the shark's curiosity. Other authorities contend that these attacks may be the result of the shark mistaking humans for its natural prey, such as phocidae and otariidae. It is also possible that great white sharks intend to attack humans where their normal prey may be scarce (Long, 2009). (Long, 2009)
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"The military calls it a 'force multiplier'…that's what business aircraft have been for FedEx. "
Match your travel needs to a bizav solution
Match your travel needs to a bizav solution
Which of the major bizav access models—charter, jet card or fractional ownership—best suits you? To begin to answer that question, determine which of the statements below apply to you. If more than half of the statements for an access option apply, it could be a good choice. Note, though, that not all statements carry equal weight; the hours you fly annually can trump other factors in determining whether a solution is appropriate.
You're based in or near a major metropolitan center.
This means you can take advantage of many charter options without facing charges for repositioning.
The number of people in your party or the distances you travel often change from flight to flight.
With charter, it's easy to book the optimum aircraft for each trip; with fractional shares and jet cards, switches may be difficult or involve a surcharge.
You make frequent round trips.
Round-trip charter remains one of business aviation's best bargains.
You usually fly fewer than 25 hours per year.
Many jet cards are sold in minimum denominations of 25 flight hours while fractional shares typically start at 50 hours per year.
Your travel schedule is often flexible.
Flexibility allows you to take advantage of off-peak oversupply, empty legs and other discount charter deals.
You don't mind flying on older business jets.
The charter fleet is older than card and fractional fleets, but aircraft from licensed operators are safe and well maintained. When chartering, you can request the age range of the aircraft you want, and an older model will be less expensive than a newer one.
You typically don't need to travel during peak holiday periods.
Fractional and jet-card providers can usually accommodate their owners and cardholders during such times. Charter customers may have to wait.
You prefer to pay as you go.
Jet cards involve significant upfront expenditure and fractional shares require even larger initial investments.
You occasionally need to make immediate, unscheduled trips.
Peak holiday times notwithstanding, charter can often have you in the air faster than a card or fractional program, which may require 12 hours' or more advance notice.
You need to travel internationally.
No card or fractional program can match the best international charter providers when it comes to servicing far corners of the world.
Your company uses business aviation regularly, but doesn't want to carry a corporate jet on its books.
A jet card comes close to mimicking the ownership experience but doesn't require you to manage an aircraft—or add one to your list of capital expenses.
You often stay at your destination two nights or more.
This means you're not a round-tripper, and the one-way pricing of cards works to your advantage.
You fly at least 25 hours per year.
This is the minimum flight time for many cards. Make sure you know the replenishment policies and other program rules of your card provider.
You want guaranteed access to a jet for special events or emergencies.
A jet card is an ideal get-out-of-wherever card. Many charter users buy one at least partly for this reason.
You don't mind keeping money on account if you get a reasonable discount in return.
Typically, the higher the hours or dollar value of a jet card, the greater the per-hour savings, providing the equivalent of volume discounts for flight time.
Your flight department needs supplemental lift.
A card gets you airborne quickly when you need additional lift or your own aircraft are grounded for mechanical or other reasons.
You think fractional ownership suits you, but you want to be sure before buying in.
The first card programs were created by fractional providers so potential customers could sample the service before committing to it.
If you want to try before you buy, a fractional provider's card product is the way to go.
You don't live or work near a major metro area.
The jet card's one-way pricing model and lack of repositioning fees make it especially attractive for travelers who'd likely be assessed repositioning costs and have a lesser selection of available aircraft when chartering away from major business aviation flyways.
You're using more hours on your fractional card this year than planned.
Policies about buying, selling, banking and borrowing flight hours vary among fractional programs. A jet card can provide the solution for owners looking for an alternative source of additional hours.
You have to take a team on the road for back-to-back presentations in multiple cities.
Cards offer a defined amount of flight time and major providers have the requisite backup to ensure your road show doesn't hit any speed bumps.
You fly at least 50 hours per year.
That's the flight-hour equivalent of a 1/16th share, the usual minimum.
Consistency in your travel experience is important to you.
With fractional ownership, you'll always know what you're getting. Service is personalized and quality tends to be high.
You like flying aboard new aircraft with the latest technology.
Fractional fleets are early adopters, often serving as launch customers for new aircraft.
Your company could justify a business jet but doesn't want a flight department.
Removing ownership hassles is a key benefit of fractional programs.
You can take advantage of the tax benefits of ownership.
If so, the case for a fractional share can be compelling. If not, charter or a jet card may make more sense.
You don't live or work near a major metropolitan center.
With fractional programs as with jet cards, the one-way pricing model and lack of positioning fees is advantageous in remote locations where charter presents few choices and charter repositioning fees often apply.
Guaranteed access is important to you. Fractional providers have all the lift needed to ensure you're airborne when needed, mechanical problem be damned. That can give you a sense of confidence that even whole-aircraft owners don't often enjoy.
Most of your flights involve approximately the same distance and number of passengers. The fractional model is based on buying a share in a specific aircraft that you will fly aboard (or an identical one when your aircraft is unavailable).
Occasionally you need access to several aircraft simultaneously.
Your annual allotment of flight hours can be used concurrently in most programs, ideal for bringing board of family members together while ensuring everyone gets consistency in aircraft type and treatment.
You want the simplest access solution possible and money is no object.
You can find quality service providers within any access model, but for the freedom to go as you please on an ongoing basis, fractional ownership provides the most convenience and simplicity.
Don't be surprised if two or even all three of the above options seem appropriate; many private flyers find it best to use a combination of access modes, depending on the requirements of each trip. Might you be one such traveler? Here are some tips to help you decide.
You need guaranteed access but want to economize on a flight-by-flight basis, using charter to find the best deals available and drawing on the card when it's the better option.
You want to compare a variety of aircraft models for your travel needs, using a card that provides access by category to a variety of aircraft, and when chartering, selecting models appropriate to each mission.
You're a devoted charter user but need backup for situations when no suitable charter solution is available.
You enjoy the consistency of fractional but want to take advantage of charter bargains that may be available on some routes you fly. You have a heavy domestic travel schedule but occasionally fly to far-flung international locations, which are better served by charter. A fractional share takes care of almost all but not quite 100 percent of your travel needs.
Charter can fill in the occasional gap without tying up your money in a jet card.
You want to keep business and personal travel separate, using the fractional share for business, for example, and a card from the same provider for personal travel.
Your usage warrants fractional ownership, but the hours you fly vary substantially year to year. You can buy a share covering the minimum hours needed and cover your peak demand periods with a jet card.
You have consistent but unequal needs for two or more category of aircraft. You can use the fractional share for your primary travel, and the jet card for access to the secondary lift you regularly need. (Note that some fractional programs offer split ownership options for such situations.)
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You didn't close the solution chain with "Full Ownership". I'd like to see the bullets on that.
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22 October 2008
Madame President,
On behalf of Rania and myself, and the entire Jordanian delegation, allow me to express our sincere gratitude for this splendid evening. The wonderful people of Argentina have made us feel truly welcome. Rania and I will cherish this visit as the first of what I hope will be many more.
As some of you may know, this has been our first opportunity to come to South America. It has been an extraordinary experience. And it seems very fitting that it has been building up to our visit with you.
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And it is a special pleasure for me to know that Argentina's Arab citizens, especially those from Jordan, have contributed so much to your country's success.
Madame President, at this year's opening of the United Nation's General Assembly, you reminded the world that multilateralism must be more than speech, it must be concrete action. Argentina has taken that action for regional integration, expanding trade relationships and a world of cooperation and mutual respect.
My friends, these commitments are Jordan's commitments also. My country has been a consistent advocate for Middle East peace, moderation, and reform, including economic integration. Beyond the Middle East, we have worked to create a worldwide network of economic partners and friends of peace.
Jordan's national strategy, like yours, reflects a simple reality: that is the huge potential for the countries of the South to create opportunities, meet challenges, maximise our strengths, by working together. That is why we view cooperation with MERCOSUR as vital. And we thank Argentina for supporting our participation in this agreement.
My friends,
Global peace and security is another area of shared concern. In our globalised world, the impact of division and instability is widespread.
In the Middle East, there is an urgent need for a just settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is the core conflict of the region, shaping events far beyond itself. What is needed is a settlement that can last; one with security and acceptance for Israel and justice for Palestinians in a sovereign, independent and viable state. We in the region are grateful for Argentina's support.
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President Fernández,
I hope our teams of officials can move swiftly to strengthen cooperation, and develop the framework for the concrete action that you and I value. It is my personal hope that we will soon see one important step to enhance our long-standing diplomatic ties. And that is the exchange of diplomatic representation between our countries.
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how long do you generally have to cook in that set-up?
Jack - the tophat bushing, AKA flange bushing, is indeed taking the entire (~3lbs) load.
I have a degree which says I should be much smarter.
wow, I just saw these mods and they look like they work great! I seem to be a day late and a dollar short lately it seems! I had a Lynx gas grill (if you know what they are, then you know how good they are and how hot they get ) and I sold it and my Stumps Smoker and picked up a Primo Ceramic cooker.....mainly to consolidate my cooking, but also thinking that I would be able to create great pizza's on the Primo! Needless to say, there are some drawbacks using a BGE or a Primo as a pizza oven, and here I could be cranking my old Lynx up to 1000 degrees and for a few bucks had a great pizza oven! I am almost tempted to pick u p another gas grill but I think the wife would about shoot me...she already thinks my LBE project is way out in left field!
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The debate is at 8 p.m. on WEDU-TV.
By ADAM C. SMITH
Published August 22, 2006
There is a cold, hard truth to be faced tonight as the main Democratic gubernatorial candidates try to win over a vast number of undecided voters in a televised debate.
U.S. Rep. Jim Davis of Tampa, boyish and angular, has a mug for TV. State Sen. Rod Smith of Alachua? Well, not so much.
"I have big hair, fuzzy eyebrows and a bulbous nose,'' said Smith, declaring himself far and away the top gubernatorial choice for editorial cartoonists.
Be that as it may, Smith and Davis hold their first statewide televised debate live at 8 tonight on public TV stations across the state. Both are regional politicians little known to most voters, both are smart and well-versed on state issues, and both have become increasingly combative as the Sept. 5 primary approaches.
On Tuesday, a group heavily funded by the U.S. Sugar Co. began airing TV ads in Tampa Bay and much of the state trashing Davis:
"You should know: Congressman Jim Davis has the second worst attendance in Congress,'' a somber narrator intones.
"Jim Davis voted to deny some struggling workers the minimum wage. Jim Davis voted against capping rates credit card companies can charge us. Jim Davis voted against allowing seniors to order low-cost prescription drugs from Canada. Maybe we should be glad Jim Davis rarely shows up for work."
The Davis campaign called it false and a smear (he has consistently supported raising the minimum wage), and a lawyer for Davis called on TV stations to pull the commercial. Smith, the Davis campaign said, "is running to be governor of special interests, for special interests and by special interests.''
The back and forth about the ad sets the stage for a debate loaded with the potential for fireworks. With the latest St. Petersburg Times poll showing Smith trailing Davis by 14 percentage points and 44 percent of Democrats undecided, Smith has the most to gain from a strong showing.
We offer this guide for voters who want to score the battle at home.
MESSAGE: The fact is these are two centrist Democrats who agree on most issues. They hate the way the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test is used; they want to raise teacher pay; they depict congressional and legislative intervention in the Terri Schiavo case as but one example of Florida Republican leaders moving too far to the right and away from mainstream Floridians.
But look for Davis to cast himself as the Tallahassee outsider and Smith as part of the status quo.
At previous forums, Smith often pushes back hard at Davis' sweeping criticisms of Tallahassee by casting Davis as a product of even-more-loathed Washington.
Smith is selling "straight talk" and likability. Look for him to tout his effectiveness, perhaps citing how he helped kill Republican efforts to rescind the class size reduction mandate and enshrine school vouchers in the state Constitution.
STYLE: Smith is a former prosecutor who is funny and at times sounds like a fiery Baptist preacher. At forums he typically outshines Davis.
But TV is a different medium, and not one that necessarily plays to Smith's strength. A booming voice and rapid speech may come off as passion in a condo clubhouse. On TV it can look a little too intense, a little too hot.
Check out Smith's smile tonight. Does it look like a spontaneous expression? Or a strained grin befitting a politician constantly reminded to smile more? Also count how many jokes Smith makes (and how many come off as forced).
Davis is polished and unflappable, Smith more extemporaneous. If someone's going to wing it and say something they'll later regret, odds are it will be Smith.
Another game to play at home: How often does Davis cock his head when making a point? Some viewers see Jimmy Stewart-like wholesomeness. Others see the know-it-all teacher's pet they couldn't stand in middle school.
BARBS: Lots of opportunity here for both sides. Davis has missed more votes this year than all but one other member of Congress, and Smith has been all too happy to make an issue out of it.
Davis, meanwhile, is not shy about noting that he has consistently received strong environmental marks, while one year the Florida League of Conservation Voters said Smith had the second worst record in the state Senate.
The sugar industry, often reviled by environmental groups, has pumped nearly $300,000 into political committees backing Smith. And reports don't show yet whether sugar put up much of the nearly $680,000 spent on the new TV ad attacking Davis.
The Democrats will face off again Tuesday night for a televised debate to be broadcast on NBC stations. Republican gubernatorial candidates will debate Monday night on NBC stations.
Adam C. Smith can be reached at (727) 893-8241 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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