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Arteta: Cazorla is no diver
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has defended team-mate Santi Cazorla from accusations of diving following the winger's controversial role in Saturday's 2-0 defeat of West Brom.
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Cazorla was at the centre of a storm at the Emirates Stadium when he went to ground after a challenge from Steven Reid in the first half, resulting in the award of a penalty by referee Mike Jones.
Arteta smashed home the spot-kick to set Arsenal on their way to a first win in four, but West Brom manager Steve Clarke was far from happy at the award.
Clarke insisted the referee should have spotted there was "zero contact" on Cazorla, but Arteta refused to accept his fellow Spaniard had attempted to con the referee.
"Santi was saying that he felt something. If there is a little (contact), it is (still) contact. The ref makes decisions, some right and some wrong," Arteta told reporters.
"For me, it is not right to dive. Santi is not a player who dives. He has taken a lot this year because of the way he plays and if he has done it (it is) because he felt something and changed direction, but he is not that type of player."
The incident overshadowed what was otherwise a much-improved display from Arsenal, in stark contrast to recent lacklustre form which saw them slump down the Barclays Premier League table.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "I am proud of the victory because it is important for our season that when your backs are to the wall, the team responds. Also because our spirit has been questioned because we had a flat performance last week. You can only come back and win on the football pitch.
"Somewhere, with top-level sportsmen, when you have to win, you win. To deal with the nerves and be serious and resolute, that is what we have shown."
There is little respite for Arsenal who head to Bradford for their Capital One Cup quarter-final on Tuesday night.
Wenger revealed he would rotate his squad against the npower League Two side, but with keeping an eye on progress towards Wembley and a shot at ending a seven-season trophy drought.
"Bacary Sagna will be rested on Tuesday, maybe one or two more, but we will go with a strong squad," said Wenger, who yesterday was without England forward Theo Walcott because of a calf problem.
Baggies boss Clarke, meanwhile, accepted it was always going to be a big ask for his team to force their way back into the match following the award of the first-half penalty.
Arteta added a second penalty after the break - awarded for Chris Brunt's foul on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - as the Baggies continued their slump in form after a bright start to the season.
"As we got going into the game, the referee gave a decision which made it even more difficult for us," Clarke said.
"The longer that game has stayed at 0-0, the more we could have become the team which controlled the game."
Despite their poor run, Clarke sees plenty of reasons for the Baggies to stay positive.
"We are fifth, have 26 points and have had a terrific run in the league, which stopped 10 days ago," he said.
"We have now lost three, but I have told the players if they continue what they have done until now, then the next seven or eight games will shape our season and I have no doubt it can be a very good season for West Bromwich Albion."
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Positives seen in 2014 school budget
MARSHALL – The big news of the night came in the form of a Balanced Budget Book presentation by business director Bruce Lamprecht, who delivered better-than-expected financial information to the Marshall Public School board Monday evening.
Lamprecht said he put forth the best information the district has available, noting that a revised version of the fiscal year 2014 budget will come in October and a final one presented in January.
"There are increases in education funding for this year," he said. "It'll be a 1.5 percent increase on the formula, which is a big item for 2013-14. It's about $200,000 in additional revenue. By and large, it was good news at the state Legislature for early childhood to 12th-grade funding."
Along with every day, all day kindergarten funding, an additional 1.5 percent increase is expected for districts in 2014-15 as well, Lamprecht said, making budgeting a bit easier.
"I did some calculations, and we should be getting $350,000 in addition," he said. "I think we'll be in a lot better shape than we have been the past few years."
While special education funding is still a little bit of a wild card, Lamprecht is optimistic about significant increases. The additions will help off-set some new positions that were added at MPS, including two elementary principals, a half-time special needs teacher and teachers for additional sections at the second-grade and fourth-grade levels.
"We always seem to be focusing on reductions, but there are certainly some positives with this budget that are coming forward," Lamprecht said.
As devices are being integrated into the district, more and more people are going to need Internet access, Lamprecht said, pointing out that 32 percent of the capital outlay budget is being geared to technology.
"It amounts to 1.6 percent of the general fund balance," he said. "We are moving forward, but we still have a lot of needs that are not being met."
MPS Superintendent Klint Willert added that the district will likely encourage students and staff to use their own devices in the educational settings.
District enrollment is expected to rise slightly according to January numbers and August projections. Willert noted that MPS does not offer door pick-up service, which could account for some open enrollment losses.
Lamprecht pointed out that promises made in the past have been kept, beginning with the first operating referendum in 1998 and continuing through the one approved in November of 2011.
"We have all day kindergarten and we have small class sizes at the elementary," Lamprecht said. "So, we're in pretty good shape that way. It's good that we've been able to increase sections when needed, too."
Amy Eckart gave a Q Comp presentation, noting that a survey showed a 10 percent increase in staff satisfaction.
This past year, Eckart served as the Q Comp coordinator. There were also 40 peer coaches and 194 licensed staff members involved. After 12 years in the district, Eckart is moving to the Sioux Falls, S.D., area to teach.
The board approved 11 action items, including an annual literacy plan presented by curriculum director Amanda Grinager.
The board also discussed the future of activities and what should be done in regards to conference options. Since New Prague will likely get invited to be a full member of the Wright County Conference, Marshall will likely be ousted from the conference in football after two seasons. Discussions about merging the Southwest Conference and South Central Conference are starting to take shape. The board approved the plan to explore a scheduling agreement with the schools in the two conferences. The final decision of whether or not to go ahead with a new conference for all activities will come from the board at a later date.
Todd Pickthorn received the Tiger Spotlight award for his outstanding commitment to technology in the district. Pickthorn recently was one of the first leaders in technology to receive the CETL (certified education technology leader) designation. Pickthorn demonstrated his experience in the education technology field and passed a comprehensive two-part exam to earn the recognition.
Due to the Pride in the Tier Golf Tournament, the board voted to change the July meeting date to Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m.
After interviewing five candidates for the position of School Board student representative, the board approved two students, Sydney Hey and Daniel West, to serve in the representative capacity. The two high school students will officially begin their terms in July 2013.
The board approved the agreement between the City of Marshall and MPS which will allow the dirt work to begin on the Marshall High School ball fields.

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Running China's Tiger Leaping Gorge
A runner discovers the adaptability of human nature on a run through one of the world's deepest gorges.
China's Tiger Leaping Gorge is a dramatic slice of rock and river in the country's southwestern Yunnan province. At 10 miles long ...
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China's Tiger Leaping Gorge is a dramatic slice of rock and river in the country's southwestern Yunnan province. At 10 miles long and 13,000 feet deep, it's one of the deepest gorges in the world, and possibly the most scenic natural wonder in China. Jagged 15000-foot peaks line the river, with vertical walls plunging to the water. Terraced fields layer the few gently-sloped hillsides on the northern side of the valley, where small villages make a thin chain across.
In November 2010, I was in Yunnan touring the province's ancient Tea Horse Road, an old trading route similar to the Silk Road. Inspired by the tales of historic, arduous journeys, my friend—a British expat living in Yunnan's capital Kunming—and I made plans to run the gorge. Matthew, a programmer, is drawn to the logistics of run: how far, how long, what elevation, what kind of fuel? I am pulled by the intense scenery and the physical challenge, and so together we balance inspiration and logic.
Two "paths" run the length of the gorge. The "low path" is actually a road under constant construction thanks to frequent landslides. It is mostly paved, and not good for walking or running due to vehicle traffic emitting heavy fumes. The singletrack "high path," however, is an old transit route for a minority tribe called the Naxi, who populate the small hamlets that cling to the gorge's hillsides. The high path climbs, drops and snakes along cliffs between villages and at the foot of magnificent mountains, and is still used every day by the Naxi.


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In short: FAST, FLAT & FUNIn full: The organisation was excellent with a brilliant pre-race compare. The course is flat and fast and the local support was superb (people outside their houses with hose pipes, jelly babies and drinks). Well done to everyone in the town for their support. Easy to find, easy to leave and well marshaled all the way round. Perfect for an elite runner & a large enough field for a new comer to feel welcome. Will definitely return next year.Date of review: May 18, 2014
In short: WELL ORGANISED, ENJOYABLE RUNIn full: It's not hilly but it's certainly "undulating." The course would suit beginners in a first race, elite athletes looking for a fast time and club runners looking for a challenge. Have to agree about the mug; it is naff. It's not that I would prefer a medal, it's more that he mug is more of an advertisement for a Volks Wagon dealership rather than a race - nobodies going to see what it's for when I try and show off with it at work! Organisation was excellent and race results were up within minutes.Date of review: February 9, 2014
In short: I AM SHATTERED!In full: You would never guess that Hell could look so lovely, stunning views! The bogs and brooks were "unmissable" and the rolling hills were never ending. Just incase the scenery, bogs and water weren't your cup of tea we were also treated to the Eridge Horse Trials course, including all the jumps. Thanks for that! Lovely medal at the end, nice of the fire brigade to provide a free shower and good on site food.Date of review: March 9, 2013
In short: Does what it says on the tin.In full: Very flat and quite quick. The scenery is ok, the atmosphere is lacking and I felt really sorry for the half marathon guys running on their own! When will race organisers get the stewards together and tell them to clap, cheer, encourage etc rather than stand there with their hands in their pockets? Otherwise well organised.Date of review: March 4, 2013
In short: SMALL FIELD MAKES IT A TOUGH ONE FOR FUN RUNNERSIn full: This is a really great run, with high potential but at the moment, not for joggers. The marshalls were superb, the course was PB potential but the runners were 99% club athletes so as a (hopefully) sub 60 minute Plodder I was left to run on my own for about 9.8 KM! If more local runners could be encouraged to take part then I'm sure this would rate higher. Can't knock it, but never been so out of my depth with the class of the field.Date of review: September 30, 2012
In short: SEEMS LIKE THE ORGANISERS HAVE LISTENED CAREFULLY TO ADVICEIn full: I very nearly did not enter this race due to a large number of reports but it seems to me that the organisers have responded well to the advice of RW readers. The free parking was well organised, the start was organised so you ran with people of equal ability, the course was flat and fast and there were more marshals on the course than you would find at the London Marathon! For the grassed areas any potholes were sprayed with bright pink paint, all local roads were closed, there were at least 3 water stations and we got a goody bag at the end. Well done to everyone involved and well done for listening to the RW reviewers.Date of review: September 16, 2012
In short: STUPID FUN!In full: Really enjoyed this race, ran as Bat Girl with my mate Stu dressed as Wonder woman - loads of odd looks and car horns as we sat outside the pub back in our quiet village! Well done, a good, quick, well organised, enjoyable race for a good cause.Date of review: September 8, 2012
In short: Peaceful, scenic, flat, well organised.In full: This was a fast, flat course (season's best - thank you!) and the organisation was faultless. Loads of marshalls all over the course and most were very encouraging (especially the 2 kids at about 7K). There was a very relaxed atmosphere and the route was extremely peaceful (shame some runners still want to drown out the peace or chance of a conversation by wearing iPods but that is no fault of the organisers). The steel band brightened up a dreary day and my post race bacon butty was perfect. could you put a postcode on the website for my sat nav next year though? Well done, great race.Date of review: May 20, 2012
In short: My third or fourth year at this and without doubt, the best one yet. In full: I've rated this with high PB potential simply because you can only measure this race against itself. The added water "feature" was a blast, the course is excellent, organisation is brilliant, sense of accomplishment is high and I think someone needs to thank the marshalls who were amongst the best I have seen this year. Every year I say I won't do this horrible, leg burning hell ever again. Every year I do!Date of review: May 12, 2012
In short: Scenic, friendly and well organised.In full: The organisation was excellent, the course was beautiful, there were some short hills, muddy woodland, roads, paths and open fields. The marshalls were encouraging and after the race there was a free massage which came in handy. I bought the t-shirt which is good quality and I can only encourage anyone to enter. Very well done, I really enjoyed this morning.Date of review: April 21, 2012
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (593 votes).
In short: Stonkin'In full: My first race ever! Brilliant organisation, loved the mud, cow dung and watery mire. The fact I was overtaken by a man dressed as a banana didn't matter. What a right laugh it was. When can I register for next year?Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: What a blast! This Slog first timer will be a second timer next year...In full: How could anyone not enjoy this - got all the mud you could want - more I hear you say? OK then ... - scenery is great, course was varied and interesting (apart from the underpass but hey...) and everyone was having a laugh - brilliant! Superbly marshalled and organised so a big thanks to all "behind the scenes". Now where do I sign for 2008 ..... Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Excellent race, very friendly and supportive marshalls and a beautiful countyside!In full: My first Slog and despite finding it very hard (very tough hills) I will be definately doing it next year. Without the doubt the best marshalls ever! Loved every bit of it and please please open the entries for the next year :)Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: A great experience, highly recommended.In full: No problems from the road signs on the way into Chipping Sodbury to great organisation throughout. Enthusiastic marshals and spectators all the way. Tough course, especially the swampy bits but not too daunting. The hot tubs at the finish were a great idea, superb T-shirt. Can't think of anything to fault it, apaprt from the steps from the underpass near the end! I'd recommend it to anyone who fancies an invigorating change from a standard distance road race. The best fun I've had running in ages.Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Quite possibly the best race of the year!In full: Accessbile to all levels of runners...cheap to enter, and a hoot to compete in. Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Glorious cross country gallop that blows the cobwebs outDate of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Fun Fun And More FunIn full: Brilliant organisation. only more mud would have made this more fun !! but you cant have it all. Will be back again next year, maybe a black tee shirt next year???, White and mud dont go. The two minute silence was very well observed. Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Brilliant fun, looking forward to next year!In full: Loads of muddy fun! Marshals were excellent (and plenty of them), especially the ones with the jelly beans... :)I'm really looking forward to next year, this is how a MT race should be. Thanks Bitton!Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: Quite simply great funIn full: Ok, so it was far too dry this year but you can't have it all! Brilliantly organised and marshalled as ever and just not an event to be taken seriously. I think we need judges for the diving contestants at the muddy bits!Date of review: November 12, 2007
In short: loved itIn full: Bit more muddy maybe!!!!!!!!Date of review: November 12, 2007
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Posted By V Ol Blak On August 22, 2011 @ 12:34 am In G/Videos,Green Report / Media,GreenChef Foodie Talk | 3 Comments
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Like any well behaved Flesh Monkie I follow my masters orders and when Master Steve Jobs told me to go out and buy his latest gadget, I didn't ask why I just did it. I promptly strapped on my latex (nature) pants, pulled on hangman's black latex hoody, and slid my feet into my favorite 6 inch faux leather KIZZ Boots. Okay, I am sorry that last part isn't true. I don't have faux leather KIZZ Boots. Now you know what to get me for xmas, just saying. Alright back to my story. After getting dressed I ran out the door, jumped onto my electric bike and headed to the nearest (only) Apple store to get my very own iPad. I am happy to report, it's been true love ever since.
Yes, I have an iPad and I love it. But the ipad in itself isn't really something to fall in love with. Yes, it's slick, well made, cool to the touch, nice to look at and comes with some great basic apps. But to really fall in love with the iPad, you need to get busy adding some serious "G" digital stuff. What is "G" digital stuff? I am glad you asked. "G" digital stuff is defined as anything you can load on to your iPad which inspires you be "G'er". You know…. eat greener, dwell in a cave, stop buying printed things, eating more greens, never leave your home, consume more G Living post, and of course digging up your yard and planting a espresso powered veggie garden. Your basic "G" lifestyle stuff.
To get you started on your own love affair with your new ipad (I know you have one, admit it), here are a few digital "G" finds you might want to tryout
For today lets start with Recipe eBooks and Apps.
The Photo Cookbook is an app taking the cookbook to a whole new level. This is my favorite food app so far, but sorry to say it has a limited Veggie recipe selection right now. Lets hope that changes as they new recipes. The Photo Cookbook is like a private cooking course in your own kitchen with an experienced cook, who clarifies the preparation. Beautiful photography, which is displayed in high resolution especially on your iPad, illustrates every step.
Allrecipes a free app which connects to a very large database of basic recipes. Not the slickest looking app but it works. When you already know what recipe you want, use powerful search options to access more than 45,000 member-tested recipes: Ingredients to specifically include or exclude – Dietary restrictions like gluten free, low carbs, or low sodium- Search recipes by course, cooking method, or prep time.- Filter your results by popularity or member rating!
Epicurious Recipes is of course by Condé Nast Publishing, so you know it's going to be slick and packed with recipes. But again this very good looking app lacks the most important ingredient, GreenChef recipes! This app from award-winning food site Epicurious.com includes over 28,000 delicious, professionally tested recipes from renowned magazines such as Bon Appétit and Gourmet, popular cookbooks, top chefs, and leading restaurants. The app works on both the iPhone and iPad, giving you an experience optimized for whichever device you're currently using.
GreenChefs ebooks
"Moonie Pie" Recipes eBook is a single themed recipe ebook, but at $4.97, it's cheap enough to go for it. And if you follow GreenChef Heather Pace here on G Living, you know she has amazing looking recipes. I would say her whole series of ebooks ( The Ultimate Ice Cream Cake ebook, and The Raw Party Parfait) are pretty nice looking and worth trying out. After falling in love with the famous moon pie, I've recently created three raw versions of this traditionally cooked treat. Now I want to share the raw moonie pie dessert recipes with you, in this book!
Pure Pleasures is a Full Size Raw Food recipe ebook by GreenChef Natalia and only cost $18.95. Unlike Heather Paces ebooks, Natalia went for it and packed this ebook with 75 different recipes. Each recipe has a full description and photos of the completed dish. No one has more love for making recipes than Natalia, believe me, she is a crowd pleaser. One issue with the ebook, the layout doesn't recognize the ipads screen and wont automatically adjust to the correct size. You have to pinch the screen to expand each page. If Natalia fixes that issue, I would like the ebook way more. Her book is also searchable, which is a big plus. Not all ebooks are searchable, shockingly. Pure Pleasures is my debut recipe book featuring 75 of my hottest recipes, gorgeous full color photos, fresh design and inspiring lifestyle tips.
Jamie Does is not so much a recipe ebook but more of a mini magazine. It's beautiful and fun. I love the design / layout and it even has a few Green Recipes you might want to sink your teeth into. Oh and it's free! For this cookbook, Jamie has dipped into some of the incredible countries only a few hours from Britain's doorstep: Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Spain, Sweden and France. The result is Jamie Does… a tribute to the wonderful array of food, people and locations he encountered. It's a cookbook full of fun, escapist recipes that embrace the famous and exciting dishes from each place.
If you have any favorite ipad apps or ebooks I should checkout, let me know.
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HPBA Victorious in DOE Challenge
On Friday, February 8th, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) scored a major victory for the vented gas hearth product industry. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with HPBA on its challenge of two Final Rules issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) on heating efficiency. The court struck down a regulatory definition of "vented hearth heater" from the regulations.
The decision means that the regulatory requirements imposed by the two DOE Final Rules affecting vented gas fireplaces, inserts, and gas log sets (75 Fed. Reg. 20112 and 76 Fed. Reg. 71836), are no longer in effect. Specifically, the heating efficiency standards that would have taken effect on heater-rated products manufactured on or after April 16, 2013, have been vacated. Similarly, the "exclusion criteria" that would have been required for decorative vented gas fireplaces manufactured on or after that date no longer apply.
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Papa Segal, San Diego's pioneering architect of mixed-use design and urban infill, designed his daughter's live-work art studio. On this night, it was the perfect indoor-outdoor party venue with guests sipping wine and ogling the pieces on display. Even better, the starlet of the evening sold several pieces. Talk about party arty.


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With dual-core server chips of Advanced Micro Devices possibly slated to be introduced on the 21st of April, some sources suggest that the first desktop dual-core microprocessors from the company will be on the market by the end of June.
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The probable prospective plan of Advanced Micro Devices suggests that AMD will launch AMD Opteron 200- and 800-series dual-core processors at 1.80GHz, 2.0GHz and 2.20GHz in the second quarter of 2005. The operating frequencies of AMD's desktop dual-core chips are unclear, but usually the company's desktop processors operate at a bit higher clock-speed compared to the company's server products.
Both Advanced Micro Devices and its larger rival Intel Corp. are on the forefront to introduce their x86 processors with two computing engines instead of traditional one. But the two companies have slightly different approaches to do this. AMD plans to firstly unveil its server-aimed dual-core Opteron processors and then follow with desktop-oriented dual-core Athlon 64 chip, which is code-named Toledo, in the second half of the year. Intel intends to commercially release its desktop Pentium D and Pentium Extreme Edition chips in May with dual-engine Xeon processor entering the market in early 2006.
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I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that K-Fed should rightfully win a custody battle.
I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that K-Fed should rightfully win a custody battle.
"I saw Wedding Crashers accidentally. I bought a ticket for Grizzly Man and went into the wrong theater. After an hour, I figured I was in the wrong theater, but I kept waiting. Thats the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect it."-Dwight K. Schrute
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Wow. I never saw this twist coming...
2/20/07 - Britney Checks into Rehab
Maybe she'll make it a day and a half this time...
Lets see if she checks out tomorrow and gets a piercing.
Wear gaudy colors, or avoid display. Lay a million eggs or give birth to one. The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live. Be like your ancestors or be different. We must repeat!
I don't know about the piercing but she's checked out again. She must think this is drive-thru rehab.
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the new White Trash Queen is born.
I hope Britney gets the help she needs. So young and in so much pain is never a good thing.
She needs to remember that all of us out here do not matter, that bad times are temporary, and that if the worst we all did was written in a huge black marker across our foreheads, we'd all wear hats. I wouldn't want my worst days published in a paper, that's for sure.
I hope she pulls it together. I truly feel for the young lady.
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The five permanent members of the UN Security Council, along with Germany have agreed on a draft for a third sanctions resolution against Iran in response to its refusal to halt the main elements of its nuclear program. The United States and some other members of the Security Council are calling for a vote on the resolution as soon as possible.
Despite two previous Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions against Iran, Iran continues to enrich uranium. Will a third, tougher sanctions resolution convince Iran to abandon their nuclear ambitions?
NB in Pakistan writes:
Tougher sanctions might not immediately convince Iran to abandon their nuclear ambitions but they could bring Iran back to the negotiating table and be reasonable. Tougher sanctions will, however, cause problems for the masses. I hope and pray that tougher sanctions will not affect medical supplies and things related to babies and children.
Robert in Washington writes:
With no evidence of intent to develop a nuclear weapons program, what is the objection to Iran's efforts to enrich uranium only to the level necessary for use nuclear power plant electrical generators?
After all, the U.S.A. also enriches uranium. Please explain why it is bad when Iran enriches uranium and it is okay when the U.S.A. enriches uranium.
Diplomacy is the appropriate tactic to resolve differences between nations, not belligerence and/or aggression.
Zharkov writes:
What is Iran supposed to use to generate electric power after its oil reserves have been depleted? Russian natural gas, perhaps? Without oil, Iran is just another poor, third world country that will need a financial rescue someday. Nuclear power, at least, offers to delay Iran's ultimate oil catastrophe. Besides, our federal government lacks the diplomatic expertise to negotiate these things if one can judge from its treatment of Russia.
Here is what Mr. Putin is saying today:
"Russia would respond with 'an adequate response' to what he called the west's failure to act on Moscow's security concerns, including over NATO expansion and plans to deploy a US missile defense system in eastern Europe.""There are many discussions on these [issues]," he said in a speech to Russia's influential State Council, which gathers ministers, Kremlin officials and parliamentarians. "But our partners -- I note with regret and pain in my heart -- are using them as no more than an information and diplomatic cover for realizing their own plans. We have still not seen any real steps towards finding a compromise.""In effect, we are forced to retaliate." Russia has, and always will have, responses to these new challenges," he said to applause. "Over the next several years, Russia should start the production of new types of weapons -- which are in no way inferior to what other states have, and in some cases are superior.""NATO itself is expanding. It's approaching our borders. We drew down our bases in Cuba and in Vietnam. What did we get? New American bases in Romania, Bulgaria. A new third missile defense region in Poland," he said. "We are categorically being told these actions aren't directed at Russia, and therefore our concerns are completely unfounded. That's not a constructive response."
Now with that in mind, precisely what do you expect the Iranian government to do? Drop all plans for future energy generation when the main source of energy, Russia, is being encircled by NATO forces? The Russians clearly feel threatened by this, so no doubt Iran feels doubly threatened. Iran's ayatollahs may be moral idiots, but they are not as stupid as we would hope them to be. Exactly what does the U.S. government have to offer that would make Iran energy-secure, while the U.S. itself is not energy-secure? Nothing?
So there are two choices - assume Iran now has nuclear weapons which it probably already purchased from other states, and needs electric power only, and leave them alone on that point, or offer some sort of guarantee they will not run out of energy if they give up the idea of nuclear generating plants. As we can't guarantee that for ourselves, we certainly can't guarantee that for Iran.
Russia, however, might offer such a guarantee, except that we have screwed up relations with the Russian government so badly that they have no incentive to help us with Iran. Russia is the key to solving the Iranian nuke problem, and until the State Department realizes this, there is no real answer to the question except another no-win war to weaken America further. The American public has had enough of no-win wars paid for by increasingly oppressive taxation, which is why the president and congress have the lowest approval ratings in American history.
Purpose in U.S.A. writes:
Rather than comment I have several questions. Is there verifiable evidence that Iran is definitely enriching uranium? Does Iran desire to maintain trade with the UN Security Council and Germany, in other words, are the UN sanctions negative or do they pose a significant threat. How is trade viewed by the nationals in Iran? Sovereignty is paramount to all governments therefore, reducing international or UN presence via sanctions may actually be a reward for a rumor of a uranium enrichment program.
SNP in Syria writes:
NO. Sanctions, whichever kind, never worked in the past and more recent one on Syria for example, miserably failed. Under those U.S. sanctions, Syria witnessed the greatest economic openness and development. Its economy superseded in percentage points that of U.S. economic growth rate. Other military sanctions, such as those regarding Lebanon have also miserably failed. Going a decade earlier to the Iraqi sanctions, it only starved and destroyed the Iraqi people, not Saddam and his government; it took a war to do that.
So why would the Iranian succumb to UN Sanctions when in fact what is demanded is illegal, in the first place under International Laws and in violation of basic Iranian rights that are recognized by the United Nation, the criminal organization itself which is being ordered basically by the U.S. to violate own charters and agreements and those that Iran has signed into. After all, Iran are member of the NPT, while arch foe Israel is not, and it is known beyond a doubt to possess a nuclear arsenal of 402 bombs or warheads.
When the U.S. State Department lame officials are going to stop what we in Syria call this MEHZALLEH and live with the fact that other nations have rights to possess and discover all technologies and make own advancements as well. Everyone in the world knows and understands that all the U.S. and Israel want and design for is the whole region of the Middle East is to be like Iraq today, a Donkey-Camel riding population that can make available freely military bases and oil reserves.
What one can realize, is that the State Department officials, have the same idea about foreign nations as the people in the street or the other branches of Government, they are really not much more sophisticated than average Joe Six-pack at all, and that is why we see for decades this repeated failure after another, not much success to point to except wars. So desperate they are to show some kind of success and improvement that they will desperately promote a sloppy paint job on mud hut in Iraq, a hand shovel and dig promo in Escondido and the light up of a cake in Colombia as a success story. Who are you fooling but yourselves, and the Poles.
Ronald in New York writes:
No. ...Tougher sanctions by U.S., UN, member states of UN, EU, or any combination thereof, will not deter Iran from the goal of nuclear enrichment. Having said that, this does NOT provide the U.S. rationale for any "pre-emptive" strikes on Natanz, Bush, or any other sites for nuclear development in Iran. If the whole world were unified against nuclear development in Iran, there would still be a contradiction between policy and practice. World powers (even rogue powers) are, by definition, nuclear powers. The U.S. set this standard. Iran has set nuclear capability at the top of its national agenda, and has even placed the symbol of the Atom on its currency along-side the picture of the Ayatollah.
If the U.S. fails to achieve nuclear sanctions on Iran, and Iran seeks a nuclear attack on Israel, Israel has the capability to defend herself. If Israel is attacked, the U.S. can, and should join in her defense. If the U.S. strikes Iran first, it would constitute a grave error, and appear to be taken solely for political reasons. Deal with Iran.
Peter in California writes:
What might make Iran abandon its nuclear ambitions is knowing that they will never run out of petroleum -- and they will never know that! It might help if they knew Israel did not have a nuclear monopoly in their neighborhood - and that too is not likely.
It's also curious that people are worried about Iran's behavior, which is in complete compliance with the NFT, while no one is concerned about the United States, which is violates it and has moreover threatened first strikes against non-nuclear states.
Finally, Iran and many others have noticed that the United States commits flagrant aggression against non-nuclear nations and others that can't defend themselves, notably Iraq and Somalia in recent times, with catastrophic, indeed genocidal, consequences to their civilian populations. Even a small nuclear deterrent will do much to prevent the United States from bringing about the deaths of hundreds of thousands or even millions of their people and the violent displacement of millions more.
Such are the lessons of Iraq, just as people drew certain lessons from Poland in 1939.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
QUOTE: Religion is the opium of the masses.
Unfortunately, when the people are lead by fanatical elements that use a splintered belief pattern as a control element, any logical solutions are misdirected and negated.
Sanctions are the last and finial step precluding war and generally do work well. They don't work when a country is solvent monetarily and has ties to major powers such as Russia, whom does not honor the sanctions. It is much like Cuba in the 60's, but with economics and not missiles being used.
Under the present situation and conditions: It's simply an effort in futility and only political appeasement at this juncture.
James in Colorado writes:
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different response each time.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
Seems I've received a warning from our red friends ...like back in the 80's when they came to the matriarch of my Italian namesake saying I cost them 13 million right up and 24 million with my activities in Afghanistan ...in less than a month. Can't choose your family ...and I always put country first.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Right about now I'd say Amanutjob should take his 3-D rose colored glasses and see something besides a green glow emanating from his egotistical megalomaniacal fantasies.
Right about now I'd say most of Iran wishes someday to not be considered the leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Save those that have the responsibility for being such, that is.
Right about now I wonder what changes be the result of a change in policy from "Behavior change" to that of "Regime Change," or more correctly: "Regime Replacement Therapy."?
Right about now I could see sanctions being part of either policy.
Right about now would probably be good , if the intent is to "isolate the regime ", to boot the regime strait out of the UN.
In revoking membership , the regime reaps the reward for having violated every aspect of the UN charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Prevention of Genocide, as well as being in standing violation of SC resolutions on terrorism, Iraq, Lebanon, the "Quartet " agreements on a two-state solution, and the Conventions on Biological and Chemical weapons, in addition to the ones recently passed by the SC regarding the nuclear issues ...with another on the way.
Right about now I suggest we all put on 3-D glasses and look at the whole enchilada, because what hasn't been effective yet is due to the fact that a piecemeal approach has been taken up to this point.
This is not to say that the many issues have not been addressed by the U.S. government in concert with other nations. I mean to say that they are considered separately, and not as a holistic analysis as an approach to sanctions.
I am not impressed with the press' role in all of this, exhorting speculative strike scenarios, and spin offs of dire consequences.
Right about now folks might need a few ideas on how to make the international system work in Iran's case.
I'd start from a simple premise.
"Do right by the people. "
1. Implementation of full international economic and military sanctions on the Islamic Republic regime via UN security council resolution based on human rights, support for terrorism, and this to be tabled with or without IAEA board recommendation on the nuclear threat the theocracy poses.
These two issues alone should be viewed as circumstance the world cannot turn it's back upon, at risk of civilization itself.
2. Full diplomatic sanction and closing of Iranian embassies world-wide. Diplomatic sanction by the UN, and removal of representation from this international forum.
3. Freezing of any and all financial assets of the Islamic Republic regime, their current and former leadership, and corporate interests world-wide.
4. Repeated statements by world leaders publicly calling for the leadership of the Islamic Republic regime to step down peacefully, and to relinquish the government to the hands and will of the Iranian people.
If these basic things cannot be implemented in full, in totality without loopholes, being unanimously " seized of the matter " as an instrument of global political will enforced by the international use of force of arms if needed; Then the chances of realizing " behavior change " are slim indeed.
Whereas regime replacement therapy looks good to a lot of Iranians, and a few of those are convinced it can be done without U.S./Coalition bombs.
Right about now might be a good time to show a little solidarity, and not just with words, but diplomacy.
Lot of hard work to get folks on the same page as it was, over enrichment. Maybe what I've suggested is not possible to achive in the UN. Iran becomes a "test case" for UN reform in multiple ways.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
What Eric describes can be surmised is what American Diplomacy and 'nurturing democracy' to the world is all about: The citizen's needs in conjunction with the support mechanisms of Government to produce an overall homeostasis of peace and prosperity.
It isn't about how the people feel their wants or desires.
Even during George W. Bush Sr.'s reign as President, the business men in Iran put together an Embassy, complete with marble floors just offshore to show they were not part of this Religious Islamic Zealotries which took precedence. Had Congress at the time voted to go in then, the entire world would have been a better place and we all would have circumvented what we are dealing with today.
Who would not want freedom, healthy children, a well educated and trained craftsmen work force and above all the PEACE that emerges from a Democratic Union?
You're 100 percent right, it is the leadership who does not have its citizens best interest in hand, for now or the future.
The problem is simply the misuse of a Religion, the misuse of God's word which has led to a state of Chaos. This was a sad truth recognized by even Carl Marx and Engles whose latter communist era eliminated the religious element and ended up eliminating humanity in decision making. Neither extreme is to the benefit of society as a whole.
Dealing with a fanatic is much like dealing with an Angry Man: Did you ever try to reason with someone who was angry? It is Impossible. You can even tell them you will strike them and what do they do? Keep on ranting.
You are correct, until the leadership is replaced with responsible and dedicated representatives, nothing will be accomplished but political appeasement.
You do need to realize that if sanctions are taken off it will be viewed by their citizens as the world recognizing the present Leaderships power and support they are correct. It would only shore up their platforms of control over the people.
Never quit...
Eric in New Mexico writes:
How "regime replacement therapy" manifests is fully depedent on whether the UN Sec. Council has the guts to support a rather extensive opposition community inside and outside Iran as they have begged and pleaded with the international community to do for some time. Given that the other options; to implement more limited sanctions or go to war ;are not quite as viable in solving the problem, nor the best options to contemplate, given the situation needs resolution and that war is the last option.
To this point, the only leader of free nations who's had that alternate vision of an Iran existing within the community of nations ..."in greater freedom", and had the guts to voice the option is President GW Bush in the 2005 SOTU speech...."..and to the Iranian people I say tonight, as you stand for your own liberty, America stands with you." The man presented possibilities to people in so doing, as a president will on occasion. And they have continuously, despite the human toll...the politicly imprisoned, the dissapeared, they do so not with the support of nations, indeed they continue today despite the lack of anything tangible offered in solidarity by the community of democracies.
Years have passed since, allowing the IRI regime to further consolidate it's nuclear capabilities and other WMD programs, it's armed force structure, further train and recruit martyr brigades for terrorist action ( with public advertizement no less!), Continue to destabilize the region by proxy and all of it directly flying in the face of UN resolutions, as a member and original signatory to the UN charter.
Its unelected president, coming to power in a soft-sell military coup de etat, is currently leading the crushing of any and all dissent, including a high cleric who simply stated the obvious in that people were sick of Political Islam, and wanted traditional Islam to return.
Is it America's place to encorage this fundemental change within Islam? I think it would be most definately in our national interests, as well as in the interests of Muslims worldwide.
To them , they must realize that if a few morally corrupt individuals can produce for the scorn of all...an Abu Graib.....Then they should have no trouble understanding that from our eyes, a few pissed off preachers have threatened to take Islam itself over oblivion's cliff.
In our case, we punished and imprisoned the guilty ourselves, as a nation of laws and justice. In Iran's people's case, justice delayed is justice denied.
The coordination of economic and military sanction, freezing of assets, closing of embassies, banishment from the UN General Assembly, and other non-violent measures as may be found worthy under international law will be overwhelming to the Islamic Republic of Iran, providing solid legitimate purpose and support among the people of Iran to effect change from within. In confidence that an interim government and UN monitiored referendum regarding a representive permanent government and constitution will be the result of the Iranian people's efforts. At least that is my understanding from many an Iranian.
"Regime replacement therapy" - Iranian style, with a little help from their friends will no doubt be "Quartet Music" to the future's ears, played in "Larger Freedom."
And to Joe, thanks for the kind words, I truly believe there is no policy enacted by man or government that cannot be improved upon to better serve the people.
SNP in Syria writes:
@ Joe in TN -- "Who would not want freedom, healthy children, a well educated and trained craftsmen work force and above all the PEACE that emerges from a Democratic Union?..."
Americans do not want any of it. They are the only people on earth that do not want all the above goodies. That is why Congress-Bush passed/signed the Patriot Act and other similarly Freedom restricting bills that are presented as security measure., tens of espionage, eavesdropping and spying bills, few more coming up to restrict the internet and freedom of speech. Vetoed the Child Health care bill and spent on XOM research on turning cow dung into fuel more than on the Department of Education in the past eight years. Americans are quickly becoming the least technically developed country, with much of the skilled labor force is geared for retailing or making Potato Chips as there are no funding at all, other than NASA, for any kind of research and development. Basically, USA now is nothing more than a larger version of Saudi Arabia, except the pay scale and living standards over there is much higher.
NB in Pakistan writes:
Joe's tough stance makes more sense than Eric's.
Yonaton writes:
"Will Tougher Sanctions Convince Iran To Abandon Their Nuclear Ambitions?'
In a word, "no."


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Hi,I am in the process of buying a new wood fire oven... I found one which has the dome made out of concrete.As I looked closer there are 2 layer of concrete and in between there is some insulating cotton/foam....Now I am bit worried that it will not proform as well as the the brick domes.....Does anybody can give me some pointers....Best regards,Paulo
I believe regular concrete would be unsuitable with the high temps associated with Neapolitan baking.
It wouldn't be suitable for a fire pit, never mind Neo baking. ....
.......... And to a layperson (not bricklayer ) cement vs concrete is a trivial distinction.
Just a question regarding my idea of putting an extra layer of bricks below the dome, would this also create a insulating factor? Or does it need special material as heart insulator? I am asking just to understand if I could fix the grout and heart insulation problem with this idea.


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Josh is going to yell at me because I owe him work, but in truth, I did all but a couple of hours of this last night when I couldn't get to his site to work on it.
I've been toying wiht rails off and on for a bit but never did anything too serious with it. The other day, I went to bill a bunch of clients and was going to use the online billing app I did in PHP a while back.... at least... I thought I'd finished it. It turned out that it was only halfway done.
I kind of really needed it, because I had a lot to manage and have a lot more coming up over the next few months. An online billing system would help a lot, even a simple one. So, I decided to start over with Rails and see if I could completely redo it in the amount of time it would have taken me to finish half-done PHP one.
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Ok, I'm seriously hooked. Even though what I ended up building was very simple, i still learned a ton and ahd a lot of fun doing it. It all came together so well, too.
There is still more I want to do-- e-mail reminders, instant payment notification, better bill item management, but I just don't have time to do any of that right now. I really do need to devote my time to other things.
This is going to motivate me to hurry up and get those finished, though, so I can say goodbye to PHP for a while.
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The Ronald McDonald Radiothon is an annual event held by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado and was presented on KLITE-106.3 to help raise money for the families of seriously and/or critically injured children to stay near the hospitals where their children are receiving treatment.
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House of Commons Hansard #143 of the 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was program.
- Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance Act
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Jacques Cartier Bridge
Oral Question Period
11:55 a.m.
Mario Laframboise Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Jacques Cartier Bridge ranks second only to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge for the number of suicides annually. Recommendations have been made, not only by the coroner, but also by a group of experts, that the Federal Bridge Corporation install suicide barriers. The Corporation is opposed to this.
Does the Minister of Transport intend to get the Federal Bridge Corporation to re-examine the situation and comply with the task force recommendation for suicide barriers to stop this loss of human lives?
Jacques Cartier Bridge
Oral Question Period
11:55 a.m.
Don Valley East
David Collenette Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, this is a problem with many of the world's bridges, particularly those in Canada. There is nothing to prove, however, that this will solve the problem.
In this case, moreover, it is the responsibility of the Federal Bridge Corporation to determine whether to install barriers on the Jacques Cartier and other federal bridges.
Oral Question Period
Dick Proctor Palliser, SK
Mr. Speaker, thanks to the corporate paid fishing trip for the industry minister, the $55 million contribution to Irving already fails the smell test. Add to that two more foul odours.
Before employees can receive their severance pay they must first vote to decertify their unions. Second, a diaper manufacturer is rumoured to be interested in the shipbuilding property.
Fish, diapers and offensive labour practices, it is the big stinky. Will the government table all the details of this truly odious agreement?
Oral Question Period
Ottawa South
John Manley Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, that is a pretty convoluted question.
Let us understand one thing. The situation that we faced, certainly when I was the industry minister, was that we were simply not succeeding on a competitive basis in that industry. We had a very modern yard and well-trained workers in Saint John with no work.
As a result of decisions taken in this year's budget we hope we will see productive labour return to the site of the Saint John yard. That will benefit greatly the people of that region.
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
The Speaker
I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 2, 2003, by the hon. member for St. Albert, concerning his claim that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner had overspent funds appropriated by the House. I would like to thank the hon. member for St. Albert for raising this issue, as well as the hon. government House leader for his comments.
In support of his charge, the hon. member for St. Albert cited the Auditor General's "Report on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada". The report notes that despite the requirement for organizations in the federal government to make financial statements that are complete, accurate and fair, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner had failed to do so.
Paragraph 111 of the report states:
We found that despite these requirements, the preparers of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2003--the Director, Financial Services, the Chief of Staff, and the Executive Director--knowingly omitted about $234,000 of accounts payable at year end.
The report concludes in paragraph 112 that:
The effect of the omission was to mislead Parliament by creating the impression that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner had spent only the amounts authorized by Parliament for the 2002-03 fiscal year.
On October 2, the hon. government House leader indicated that he would endeavour to verify that information communicated to the House had been accurate. On October 6, the hon. minister returned to the House to clarify the procedure the government uses in cases such as this. In his remarks, the hon. government House leader pointed out that the procedure for dealing with the overspending of an appropriation is well established both in Treasury Board guidelines and in the Financial Administration Act.
Subsection 37.1(4) of the Financial Administration Act states:
Where… a payment is made that results in an expenditure that is in excess of an appropriation,(a)the amount by which the expenditure exceeds the balance then remaining in the appropriation constitutes a first charge against the next appropriation of the immediately subsequent fiscal year;
The hon. government House leader stated:
Therefore, the $234,000 will be recorded in the Public Accounts for 2002-03 since that is the year in which the expenses were incurred.
This will result in reporting in the Public Accounts 2002-03 an overexpenditure on that vote, in this case Vote 45 of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, by approximately $234,000--
As hon. members are aware, funds requested in the estimates must be approved by Parliament. The government can only spend funds in the amount that Parliament has appropriated and only for the purpose for which the funds are appropriated. With respect to the oversight of government expenditure, House of Commons Procedure and Practice at page 698 states:
First, Parliament must assent to all legislative measures which implement public policy and the House of Commons authorizes both the amounts and objects or destination of all public expenditures. Second, through its review of the annual departmental performance reports, the Public Accounts and the reports of the Auditor General, the House ascertains that no expenditure was made other than those it had authorized.
Both the hon. member for St. Albert and the hon. government House leader agree that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner overspent the appropriation in vote 45 for 2002-03 by some $234,000. That point is not disputed.
The hon. member for St. Albert contends that this will pose difficulties for the President of the Treasury Board. The government House leader counters that the situation will be dealt with in due course when the Public Accounts for 2002-03 are published in accordance with existing Treasury Board guidelines and the provisions of the Financial Administration Act.
As hon. members know, the role of the Speaker is a restricted one. House of Commons Procedure and Practice , p. 261, states:
Despite the considerable authority the Speaker holds, he or she may exercise only those powers conferred by the House, within the limits established by the House itself. In ruling on matters of procedure, the Speaker adheres strictly to this principle—
The question that I must address as Speaker is whether the rules or practices of the House have been infringed in any way. The timing of this complaint is somewhat problematic for the Chair since it anticipates potential difficulties. Thus, for example, the Auditor General has suggested that the House will be misled while the government House leader has assured the House that the item in question will be correctly set out in the public accounts. Even the hon. member for St. Albert seemed satisfied that the interim privacy commissioner is taking the necessary steps to ensure that this will be so.
On June 12, 2003, as part of its approval of the main estimates for 2003-04, the House granted the Office of the Privacy Commissioner $9.8 million as the appropriation for Vote 45. Members will no doubt want to inquire as to whether the $234,000 has been charged against that appropriation, as required by the Financial Administration Act.
While the Chair can find no evidence of a direct attempt to mislead hon. members, I find it regrettable that once again members have found it difficult to obtain the information they require from the estimates documents. Although the overexpenditure will be set out in the Public Accounts for 2002-03, those Public Accounts are usually not available to hon. members when they consider the main estimates for the subsequent year. I know that many members would find it useful to be informed of cases such as this before they have completed their consideration of the main estimates.
I congratulate the hon. member for St. Albert for his continued vigilance in these matters, which is a credit both to him and to the House. At the present time, however, I can find no grounds on which to find that any breach of our rules has occurred.
Oral Question Period
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Vancouver Quadra
Stephen Owen Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member for St. Albert, to whom you just referred, asked a question of me in the House yesterday with respect to one of my employees. In addition to the answer I provided to him yesterday, I have provided him with a detailed letter this morning setting out the comprehensive issues with respect to that employee.
Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House, it is my wish to now table it in the House as it is a matter of interest to the House. I do so with two copies of the letter in each official language.
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
York West
Judy Sgro Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 35 petitions.
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Joe Comuzzi Thunder Bay—Superior North, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour today to table, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Transport. Pursuant to its order it reviewed the supplementary estimates under Votes 10a, 20a, 40a and 45. A copy of the relevant minutes of the proceedings of meeting number 38 is also tabled.
I want to thank all the members of the committee from both sides of the House for carrying out their duties and spending a great deal of time on scrutinizing government spending.
I wish I could also thank the Minister of Transport for making himself available yesterday during four hours of questioning, but at that particular time he failed to inform the committee that he was going to leave the House and make an announcement of $692 million for VIA Rail which had never appeared before the House.
I make that report on behalf of the committee.
Routine Proceedings
October 24th, 2003 / 12:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Scott Reid Lanark—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have three petitions to present today.
The first is a petition submitted primarily from people living in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk—Brant through their member of the provincial parliament and given to me to deliver on their behalf. It is a petition against the federal gun registry. It points out that the registry will not save lives and is costing billions. This raises to almost 11,000 the number of signatures I have submitted in various petitions relating to Bill C-68 and the gun registry.
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Scott Reid Lanark—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the second petition relates to stem cell research. It points out that adult stem cell research shows promising results and encourages parliamentarians to focus our energies upon promoting adult stem cell research and not embryonic stem cell research.
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Scott Reid Lanark—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the third petition is one that has been circulated quite widely in my own constituency. It draws the attention of the House to the fact that Bill C-250 has the effect of placing dangerous restrictions upon freedom of expression in religion. I note, of course, that Bill C-250 is no longer before this chamber. It is, however, before the Senate and I am sure that members of that chamber will want to take note of the fact that this petition has been submitted.
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Judy Sgro York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I would like to present two bundles of 10 petitions each containing many hundreds of names from my riding of York West and from the greater Toronto area. The petitioners call upon Parliament to take all necessary means to maintain and support the definition of marriage in Canada as a union between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.
Point of Order
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Michel Guimond Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-De- Beaupré—Île-D'Orléans, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order and apologize to the hon. members for interrupting, but I waited for the first appropriate opportunity.
I let my colleague from Thunder Bay—Superior North finish his presentation earlier, under Presenting Reports from Committees. This colleague made comments about the presence of the minister at the Standing Committee on Transport yesterday, and is clearly showing discontent with the announcement made by the Minister of Transport.
You allowed him that much leeway. What I would like to know is whether a member is allowed, under Presenting Reports from Committees, to voice a position contrary to the majority of, if not all the members of the Standing Committee on Transport.
I would appreciate your input on that, Mr. Speaker, because the last remarks by the hon. member for Thunder Bay—Superior North should be withdrawn, because he was certainly not speaking on behalf of the committee as a whole.
Point of Order
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
The Deputy Speaker
Our hon. colleague from Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île-d'Orléans is raising an interesting point; it is in order though and, as such, calls for a short clarification.
With respect to the substance of the member's point of order, I agree that it is unusual for a member to add comments about his opposition to a majority decision by the committee. This may raise a question for debate. However, it is not contrary to our rules. No rule specifically permits or prohibits it. It is the exception rather than the rule.
As far as our procedure is concerned, I indicated earlier that there is nothing to say it can or cannot be done. Therefore, I must say that this is more a matter for debate than one governed by our rules.
If any further clarification is necessary, I will gladly give the floor to the hon. member for Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île-d'Orléans.
Point of Order
Routine Proceedings
12:15 p.m.
Michel Guimond Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-De- Beaupré—Île-D'Orléans, QC
Mr. Speaker, I understand very well what you are saying and you know how much I respect the institution that you represent. That said, I am not in any way challenging your decision. I simply want to make you aware of the following situation.
When the section "presenting reports from committees" is called, it is my understanding that the point of view of the entire committee is presented. The member who has the opportunity to table a report on behalf of a committee represents the consensus reached by that committee and if comments are added that he disagrees with—


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Prep Roundup (2-24-13)
GAYLORD-The Alpena Wildcats hockey team (11-10) traveled to Gaylord (2-16) on Friday and won a tight 5-4 match.
This win came off a 7-1 trounce of Gaylord on Thursday.
"Gaylord played a lot better Friday than they did on Thursday. Their goal keeper had a lot of good saves. Jared (Kwiatkowski) could have picked up a few more if it wasn't for those saves," head coach?Pete Doubek said.
Jared Kwiatkowski hit three goals on the night while Zach Nash and Cole Cosbitt hit a goal apiece.
Nash also picked up three assists, Kwiatkowski had an assist while Plume and Zack Rumbles picked up three a piece.
"It was tough because we lost a lot of our solid defensive players and we've had to rotate players in and out there. Gaylord also played a lot better Friday than they did on Thursday. Their goal keeper had a lot of good saves. Jared (Kwiatkowski) could have picked up a few more if it wasn't for those saves.?I'm happy with the outcome of the game.?It as a great team effort," Doubek said.
Hillman 50, Au Gres 47
AUGRES-The?Hillman Tigers (11-5, 10-3 North?Star League) faced a tough challenge against Au Gres on Saturday. They trailed for most of the game but were able to come through with a dramatic win in the last two minutes.
The first quarter saw Hillman down 14-4 after Au Gres took a 14-2 lead.
"We tightened up our defensive and went to man-to-man which we haven't played much. We kept plugging away and plugged in a basket with 10 seconds to go,"?Hillman head coach Eric Muzynski said.
The second quarter saw a big offensive push from Hillman to narrow the lead to 22-20. The third quarter saw Hillman down by seven but fight to a one point lead with two minutes left. Au Gres ended the quarter up 35-34.
The final quarter was a see-saw match that saw both teams neck and neck. With a little over a minute to play, Hillman ran a screen to give Mason VanPamel a chance to nail a three. He was fouled after sinking the shot but missed, keeping Hillman behind by one point, 47-46.
Au Gres hit the rebound and got up-court with 45 seconds to go. A Mike Olschanski steal lead to him hitting a layup. Hillman was now up 48-47.
Ty Jones then stole the ball from Au?Gres with 22 seconds left and hit a field goal to give Hillman their final score.
"That was a signature win for us. We needed something like that. A tough, come from behind road game that really shows what we're made of,"?Muzynski said.
Hillman's top scorers were VanPamel with 14 points, Hunter?Fessler with 11 and Jones with nine. Olschanki nabbed 12 rebounds.
Au Gres top scorer was Brett Mazer with 29 points.
Hillman travels to Hale tomorrow. They then travel to Onaway on Tuesday and host Rogers City for their last home game of the regular season.
Boyne?Falls 56,
Atlanta 47
ATLANTA-Despite a 21-point effort from Jake Chambers, the Atlanta boys basketball team fell to Boyne Falls 56-47 on Saturday.
Brandon Matelski and Marcus Matelski each scored 21 points for Boyne Falls, which led 16-10 after the first quarter, 27-19 at the half and 41-28 after three quarters.
Garrett Badgero added 13 points for the Huskies.


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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 recipe
Calories 410
Calories from Fat 90
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 78 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Sugars 40 g
Proteins 9 g
Vitamin A 10% DV
Vitamin C 90% DV
Calcium 10% DV
Iron 15% DV
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
Servings 6
Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Rolled oats 1½ cups
Water 1½ cups
Shredded, unpeeled apples 2 cups
Pitted prunes, whole or halved 1½ cups (approximately 9 ounces)
Honey 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
Bananas, sliced 3
Oranges, segmented 3
Chopped almonds 1 cup
Plain yogurt or milk, to serve
- Combine oats, water, shredded apples, prunes, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, spoon some of the muesli into a cereal bowl. Top with your choice of fresh fruits and nuts. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or milk, if desired.
- Muesli can be stored in covered container in refrigerator for several days.


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