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Debates of May 31st, 2006
House of Commons Hansard #30 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was sentence.
- Question Period
- Alberta Economy
- Government Policies
- Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
- World No Tobacco Day
- Government Policies
- World No Tobacco Day
- World No-Tobacco Day
- Crystal Meth
- Conservative Government
- Child Care
- The Environment
- Conservative Government
- Jacques Parizeau
- Government Policies
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Supply Management
- Employment Insurance
- Passports
- Cultural Diversity
- Afghanistan
- Canada-U.S. Border
- Employment Insurance
- Tourism Industry
- The Environment
- Bankruptcy
- Bicycle Industry
- The Environment
- Canada Post
- The Environment
- Privilege
- Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Report
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Points of Order
- Judges Act
- Judicial Compensation
- Committees of the House
- National Environmental Standards Act
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Private Members' Business
- Criminal Code
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Sackville--Eastern Shore.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Alberta Economy
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ken Epp Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
Mr. Speaker, Albertans are very grateful for the energy boom that we are experiencing. We are happy to share the benefits with our fellow Canadians. While some individuals, even some in this House, are clamouring for more, I would like to point out how magnificently all Canadians are benefiting.
All Canadians through the federal government are the largest benefactors. Just think of the truckloads of money that go to Ottawa every payday for EI and CP premiums. Just think of the train loads of money which go to Ottawa as a result of the income tax deductions from thousands of workers and professionals. Add to that the huge amount of tax that is paid by businesses and corporations. I estimate that Ottawa gets between two and three times as much as Alberta.
Besides that, the spinoffs for businesses right across the country are huge. For example, the demand that is generated for vehicles and other manufactured goods coming from Ontario, Quebec and the other provinces goes well into the billions.
Let us celebrate Alberta's success together. Let us all be grateful for the economic prosperity it generates for our country.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ken Boshcoff Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to mark the first 100 days of the new government and to demonstrate the broken promises or the "harpocracy" of the government. The list is long.
Number one, appointing a Conservative organizer to the Senate.
Number two, enticing a Liberal to cross the floor to his cabinet and recite the "harpocratic" oath.
Number three, muzzling the media by trying to hand pick who will ask questions.
Number four, disrespecting the Ethics Commissioner by refusing to cooperate.
Number five, creating an accountability bill that will make government less accountable.
Number six, standing idly by while his Conservative friends register as government lobbyists.
Number seven, recruiting lobbyists to his government.
Number eight, appointing his cabinet co-chair to the Privy Council.
Number nine, nominating a key Conservative fundraiser to chair the public appointments commission.
Number 10, scrapping the public appointments commission when he does not get his way with the nomination.
One hundred days of "harpocracy". One hundred days of shame.
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Marcel Lussier Brossard—La Prairie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay tribute today to the memory of Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville.
Next July 2 to 15, the University of Havana in Cuba, in collaboration with the Université du Québec à Montréal, will be organizing festivities in Havana to mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville.
He was the great hero of New France—adventurer, shipmaster, privateer and first governor of Louisiana—who died in Havana on July 9, 1706.
Few people know about the tragic end and mysterious death of this hero in Cuba. The city of Havana remembers. It has honoured the visit of this hero with a major monument and numerous commemorative plaques in its museums and its cathedral.
July 9, 2006, 300 years! I remember.
World No Tobacco Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Penny Priddy Surrey North, BC
Mr. Speaker, today is World No Tobacco Day 2006. This is a significant time to remember a Canadian leader in the fight against tobacco.
Heather Crowe worked as a server in the hospitality industry for over 40 years. In 2002 she was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer caused by the second-hand smoke she was exposed to at work. She never smoked a day in her life.
Like many hospitality workers, Heather did not know that second-hand smoke was putting her health at risk. When she discovered the cause of her cancer, she dedicated enormous strength and energy to protecting others. Despite her illness, Heather lobbied politicians, spoke to schools and communities across the country, and appeared in a Health Canada advertisement to raise awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke.
Heather lost her fight against cancer last Monday. She once said that her goal was to be the last person to die from second-hand smoke. Thanks to her, thousands of hospitality workers across the country now have a safer workplace.
I ask all members to join me in remembering her tireless advocacy and activism.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Larry Bagnell Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, more of the 100 days of shameful hypocrisy.
Number 11, dismissing the Kelowna accord.
Number 12, stalling progress on aboriginal issues by snubbing the aboriginal affairs committee.
Number 13, stalling the implementation of the residential schools agreement.
Number 14, reneging on his election promise to include the Métis in the residential schools agreement.
Number 15, undermining the procurement strategy for aboriginal business by allowing non-native companies to bid on contracts.
Number 16, refusing to uphold $400 million in extra funding for water treatment on reserves.
Number 17, announcing its own first nations water strategy with not one dollar attached to it.
Number 18, insulting aboriginal groups by ignoring their work at creating an independent first nations auditor general.
Number 19, scrapping $1.8 billion for aboriginal education programs.
Number 20, completely ignoring Canada's north by neglecting to implement the Liberals' northern strategy, and breaking the Conservatives' own promise to the north by cancelling icebreakers in deep water ports.
One hundred days of shameful hypocrisy.
World No Tobacco Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Steven Fletcher Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
Mr. Speaker, World No Tobacco Day was created by the World Health Organization. It aims to draw global attention to the negative health effects of tobacco use. This year's theme is "Tobacco: Deadly in any form or disguise".
I am proud to say that Canada has always been a world leader in tobacco control. Over the past 40 years, the percentage of Canadian smokers has been reduced to 20%, its lowest point in 50 years.
Provincial governments continue to enact smoke-free legislation. World No Tobacco Day marks the addition of Ontario and Quebec to the growing number of provinces and territories that are restricting smoking in public places.
Despite the great progress we have made this year, smoking continues to be the number one preventable cause of disease and premature death in Canada, responsible for more than 37,000 premature deaths annually.
For more information on Health Canada's tobacco control program or for tools to help quit smoking, I ask Canadians to please visit www.gosmokefree.ca.
World No-Tobacco Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Christiane Gagnon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, today is World No-Tobacco Day 2006, sponsored by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this day is to encourage governments to move toward stricter regulation of tobacco products.
Smoking is a global epidemic which is claiming more and more lives all over the world, particularly in developing countries. It is said that tobacco is still the only legal product that kills, when consumed as intended by the manufacturer.
Everything possible must be done to put a stop to this scourge which is the cause of some 13,000 deaths per year in Quebec alone.
This year, World No-Tobacco Day is of particular significance in Quebec for it coincides with the coming into force of certain amendments to the Tobacco Act. As of today, smoking is prohibited in the great majority of public places in Quebec, including all bars and restaurants. These measures will protect the population from smoking and from exposure to second-hand smoke.
Crystal Meth
Statements By Members
May 31st, 2006 / 2:15 p.m.
Rob Merrifield Yellowhead, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to convey my great appreciation for the citizens of Yellowhead in the battle against crystal meth.
When crystal meth first appeared in Alberta, Drayton Valley was one of the communities hardest hit, but instead of sitting by and letting the drug destroy lives, the people of Drayton Valley took action. In a coordinated effort, social services, education providers, local politicians and enforcement officers joined with concerned citizens to provide solutions.
Law enforcement officers were added. The community's officers were brought into a partnership with community mobilizers to conduct prevention programs in schools and in the community. It took a couple of years and a lot of hard work, but Drayton Valley's struggle has become a success story, with Drayton Valley having experienced a marked drop in crystal meth addictions and related crimes.
Its success was so notable that the mayor of Drayton Valley, Diana McQueen, was asked to join the premier's task force on crystal meth. Drayton Valley's success can now be duplicated around the province and across the country. I would like to say good job, Diana, and great job, Drayton Valley.
Conservative Government
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Robert Thibault West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, over 100 days of Harpocrisy!
Number 21: keep ministers and caucus members quiet.
Number 22: suggest imprisoning journalists.
Number 23: quash the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.
Number 24: have committee chairs selected by Prime Minister.
Number 25: keep cabinet meetings secret.
Number 26: use favouritism in allocating funding for infrastructure.
Number 27: get rid of Public Appointments Commission if our friend is not elected chair.
Number 28: appoint a former unilingual Conservative minister to the highest bureaucratic position in Prince Edward Island.
Number 29: allow the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to threaten members from Atlantic Canada.
Number 30: only allow participants of a round table in Calgary to be heard if they received permission beforehand.
It has been 100 days in the life of a shrub, a little bush.
Child Care
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Helena Guergis Simcoe—Grey, ON
Mr. Speaker, parents of young children in my riding of Simcoe—Grey want our government's universal child care plan. They want it because our plan recognizes that parents need real and meaningful choices in care for their preschool children.
It is true that day care centres provide a valuable service for many working parents. That is why our plan will provide incentives to encourage business, community and non-profit organizations to create more flexible child care spaces, but parents need other alternatives as well.
In Simcoe—Grey we have a lot of farmers and families who work shift work at Honda and the many other parts plants that serve Honda. Whether parents choose to raise their children at home or get assistance from a relative or another trusted caregiver, our universal child care benefit of $1,200 for every child under six will broaden the options for all Canadian parents.
We offered it. Canadians chose it. We will deliver it.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Catherine Bell Vancouver Island North, BC
Mr. Speaker, many people in my riding are very unhappy with the government's actions on climate change and Canada's commitment to the Kyoto protocol.
Daniel Greene of Comox wrote:
I now think of this [Conservative] government as The Great Leap Backward....There is no excuse to walk away from Kyoto and the rest of humanity, instead valuing greed and ignorance.
This is not Canada and by any polls not what Canadians want to see.
Curtis Scoville of Black Creek e-mailed:
This kind of outdated thinking is unacceptable to me personally and is shameful to me as a Canadian citizen in the global effort to promote energy solutions that are safe for the environment and for human health.
Canadians want a government that is willing to protect the environment with real measures, not a fantasy solution and a tax credit. In my riding and across this country, Canadians are more than willing to do their part. I am willing to work with them and my NDP colleagues to propose concrete solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and honour our Kyoto commitments.
Conservative Government
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Raymonde Folco Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, over 100 days of Harpocrisy!
Number 31: reject the Kyoto protocol.
Number 32: attempt to undermine the Kyoto protocol by asking Canadian officials to block any consensus on the next phase.
Number 33: drop Project Green.
Number 34: announce late one statutory holiday that 15 programs on climate change will be cancelled.
Number 35: promise $2 billion to fight climate change without any budgetary measure.
Number 36: attempt to join the Asia-Pacific Partnership despite the absence of penalties or rules for greenhouse gas emissions.
Number 37: intend to be part of the Asia-Pacific Partnership when the U.S. Congress has pulled out all its funding.
Number 38: eliminate a made-in-Canada solution that would have resolved 80% of the problem.
Number 39: reject popular programs such as the one tonne challenge and EnerGuide.
Number 40: discourage the production of renewable and wind energy by cancelling support for such production.
One hundred days of Harpocrisy!
Jacques Parizeau
Statements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, on May 22, during the Souper des Patriotes, Jacques Parizeau was awarded the Louis Joseph Papineau prize, which honours a member of Quebec's National Assembly for political action in support of Quebec sovereignty.
Former Quebec premier and a minister many times over, he helped create the quiet revolution and modern-day Quebec. A learned man, he dedicated his talent to one single passion: Quebec.
With uncommon determination and intelligence, he has worked tirelessly to this day to give Quebeckers the only tool that will enable them to express themselves and reach their full potential as a people: national independence.
He constantly reminded us that we must not merely repeat the message, we must renew it. He once said that we should re-examine every premise of the argument. Some ideas will prove more useful, others must be reanalyzed, and many new ideas must be introduced to convince a changing society.
The Bloc Québécois salutes Jacques Parizeau, a great patriot and a great sovereignist.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Tina Keeper Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, we have more of the 100 days of "harpocracy".
Number 41, increased the lowest tax rate from 15% to 15.5%.
Number 42, added 200,000 low income Canadians to the tax rolls.
Number 43, GST cut for the wealthy from the pockets of the lowest income Canadians.
Number 44, knowingly raised the personal income taxes of Canadians and tried to pass it off as a tax cut.
Number 45, promised to cut capital gains tax but did not do a thing in the budget.
Number 46, pitted province against province in the equalization debate.
Number 47, misled Canadians by saying their income taxes are being lowered.
Number 48, promised to fix the fiscal imbalance and did nothing in the budget.
Number 49, replaced billions of dollars in post-secondary assistance with a single $80 textbook credit.
Number 50, gave tax credits to hockey parents but not music parents.
It has been 100 days of "harpocracy".


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|Team: Tofas
W: 225 lbs
Bday: 03/16/1987
(29 Years Old)
Current: PG/SG
Possible: PG/SG
|Agent: Mike Conley Sr
High School: Oak Hill Academy
Hometown: Nashville-Davidson, TN
After bursting onto the NBA Draft scene as a sophomore as one of the most unique and versatile players in the country, playing four positions for Mississippi State, Jamont Gordon has continued to put up excellent numbers this year while leading his team to a likely NCAA tournament berth--their first in three seasons.
While Gordons scoring and field goal percentage are up, most of his other numbers are down, including his rebounding, assists, and 3-point shooting percentage. Hes turning the ball over more, his assist to turnover ratio has gone down from 1.52 to 1.19, hes getting to the free throw line less, and hes taking substantially more 3-pointers, even if hes hitting them at a worse clip.
Gordon remains one of the best shot-creating guards in all of college basketball, capable of making something out of nothing on a regular basis thanks to his phenomenal scoring instincts. Left-handed, he shows tremendous wiggle facing up his opponent and keeping him on his heels, combined with terrific ball-handling skills and hesitation moves, excellent strength, outstanding body control, and an extremely aggressive mentality putting pressure on the defense. Hes very creative getting into the paint and finishing at the rim, drawing a fair amount of fouls in the process. Not a freakishly explosive athlete, hes nevertheless strong and skilled enough to bounce off opponents like a bowling ball in the lane and then just hang in the air, often finishing off the glass with tremendous touch. Having someone who can create offense the way he does at the end of a shot clock on your roster is a big plus as far as many coaches are concerned, at any level of basketball.
As far as perimeter shooting is concerned, though, Gordon still has a long ways to go. His mechanics prevent him from being anything more than average at best here, as he elevates off the floor with a little hop and then releases the ball on the way down, which prevents him from getting any type of consistent release point. He can get hot at times and knock down a few 3-pointers in a row, even from NBA range at times, due to his terrific touch and natural scoring instincts-- but the 33% he shoots from behind the arc on a high volume of attempts (5.5 per game) tells you all you need to know about his accuracy here. He has a fairly slow release, especially on his mid-range jumper, and is not immune to some extremely bad misses, with air-balls and such not being an uncommon sight. He also only hits 70% of his attempts from the free throw line.
The fact that Gordon takes so many 3-pointers despite clearly not being a very good shooter begins to tell the story about his shortcomings as a prospect for the next level. His shot-selection and overall decision making can be very poor at times, looking fairly selfish with his dominant style of ball-handling, freezing teammates out, and clearly hurting his team when his shot is not falling. He does not value possessions the way you would hope considering that he will probably have to see some minutes at the point guard position in the NBA down the road, being extremely turnover prone (he ranks 4th in this category amongst all players in our database[/url]), looking very out of control, and showing a slightly questionable basketball IQ with some of the passes he makes. He gets a little predictable at times, as at some point you figure out that when hes driving with his (better) left-hand, hes usually going all the way to the rim, while when he drives right, hes probably going to pull up at some point.
Defensively, Gordon is very solid, clearly playing a big part in Mississippi State rating as one of the best defensive teams in the NCAA this season. He has very good tools to compete on this end of the floorshowing excellent size, strength, length, and a wide frame, while also putting a good amount of effort into his work here. At 6-4, 225, and with his wingspan, he can really overwhelm opposing guards physically with his smothering style of defense.
Despite being their main facilitator offensively (responsible for a very substantial 25% of their offensive possessions), Gordon is often the one responsible for guarding the opposing teams primary ball-handlerputting very good pressure on the ball, contesting shots, and generally doing a nice job slowing his matchup down. Gordon might lack a degree of lateral quickness to be considered an elite defender against quicker guards at the next level, but its nothing flagrant and shouldnt hurt him too much from being able to guard both guard spots coming off the bench in the NBA. Hes also a terrific rebounder, indeed one of the best at his position in the NCAA, pulling down an excellent 6.3 boards per game.
Gordons success at the next level will largely hinge on how open he is to changing his game to suit his future role over the next few years. His shot will probably have to be taken apart and reconstructed if hes going to be considered an adequate threat to hit NBA 3-pointers, something that is extremely difficult to do unless the player is fully committed to the fact that it needs to be done. Hell also have to be much more willing to defer to his teammates than he currently shows, especially in late-game situations where he often goes wild and seems to take everything as a personal challenge, rather than as a team effort. His scoring tools and the aggressiveness he brings on both ends of the floor makes him an ideal candidate for a sparkplug role off the bench in the NBA, in the mold of a Flip Murray, Keyon Dooling or Rodney Stuckey, and if he shows the right mentality, he could stick in the NBA for a long time.
Jamont Gordon quietly put together an extremely productive sophomore season, averaging over 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in the SEC. Its also worth noting that he improved in every single notable statistical category from his freshman to sophomore year, while not seeing an increase in minutes. Gordon regularly plays three, sometimes four, positions for the Bulldogs, though hes primarily their point guard, even if he projects as more of a combo-guard in the pros.
The left-handed Gordon has a very strong build for a 64 guard, though hes not the quickest or most explosive athlete for his size, having an average first step without a great vertical leap. Despite these shortcomings, Gordons game is predominantly based on his dribble-drive slashing game, as hes extremely aggressive attacking the hole, and does a pretty good job finishing when he gets there. He uses fakes and jump-stops well to get by his man, and does a good job adjusting in mid-air and finishing off the glass at the basket, often going to a reverse lay-up off the glass if he gets too deep below the rim. He doesnt make very many quick moves in the lane, but relies on subtle changes in directions and turns of his body to make his way to the hoop.
Gordon is a lot more comfortable going left when attacking, not going as strong to the hole with his weaker right-handed dribble, though hes still able to get the job done that way occasionally. Gordon takes contact well at the basket, but sometimes has trouble finishing over bigger opponents, not getting much elevation on his field-goal attempts. This is also sometimes a problem when Gordon is offensive rebounding, as he struggles to convert on many of his put-back attempts. Thats not to take away from his rebounding, though, as its one of his greatest strengths. He attacks the boards with great ferocity on both ends of the court, often pulling down rebounds over players much larger than himself.
Gordon also brings a formidable outside shot to the table, having decent form on his spot-up shots, despite a slower than average release speed and a little bit of a hitch in his shooting motion. Gordon gets into trouble when pulling up from deep, though, not usually keeping his feet beneath him, while fading away from the basket, leading to much decreased accuracy. Gordon also rarely utilizes a mid-range game, taking most of his field-goal attempts from behind the three-point arc or within 5 feet of the basket.
As a point guard, Gordon gets the job done at the college level, but probably isnt poised to be a full-time floor general at the next level. He gets most of his assists finding open shots in the basic flow of the offense or pushing the ball in transition, rarely creating off dribble-drive opportunities. When taking the ball into the lane, Gordon usually is looking for his own shot, though he does make the occasional dump-off down low.
Defensively, Gordon is aggressive staying with his man, fighting through screens, and playing pressure defense, but his lateral quickness is a weakness against many quicker guards. He isnt afraid to take a charge, and his fundamentals are solid, but he still gets beat in one-on-one situations, where he is susceptible to quick moves.
Gordon is a bit tough to project as an NBA player, as his style of play doesnt really emulate any current player. He has all the intangibles one would look for, and definitely has a lot of skill, but hes between positions and isnt the greatest athlete, so things may not be as easy for him against higher competition on both ends of the floor. He should be drafted this upcoming year should he declare, but to push himself into the first round, hell need to improve his jump shot and cut down on his turnovers. Adding a bit of a mid-range game wouldnt hurt either.


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I was thinking of reviving my blog over the last two years. Didn't get any good opportunity to do so for a while, but found one now.
I just got my first facebook application out, and feel good about it. Not because it was technically challenging, but I felt satisfied working on this one.
Kiva.org – a micro finance, non-profit organization has recently opened their API. Awesome move! It allows developers to make applications that really matters. So a big THANK YOU to Kiva. I was also itching to try out facebook's application platform, but didn't want to do any stupid game or quiz application. Kiva's API gave me the right opportunity.
My application currently allows you to search entrepreneurs/loans based on gender and country. You can either go to lending page or spread the word by showing support for entrepreneurs by displaying his facts and commenting on facebook profile. You can add application to your profile and show the world whom you recently supported. The facebook application also allows you to see recent activity of your friends, supporters and lenders for each entrepreneur and any users' support history.
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Hey Paul! We've all been waiting for this 'special' 64th birthday to come and it's finally here! You've been a huge influence and a great inspiration in my life! Hope you enjoy your special day Paul!!! I know this wish comes a few days early, but I just couldn't contain myself!!
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Keep being you!!!
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Interviews of 21 adolescents reveal a desire for structured education programme specifically tailored to their needs
- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, USA
- Correspondence to Arlene Smaldone
School of Nursing, Columbia University, 617 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA; ams130{at}columbia.edu
Implications for practice and research
Nurses need to be mindful of adolescent needs and viewpoints in planning diabetes education programmes for this population.
Further research is needed to determine what education strategies are most effective with this population and provide the balance between promoting adolescent independence while maintaining parental involvement at this critical time.
Adolescence is a time when youth with type 1 diabetes are expected to assume greater responsibility for self-management of their chronic illness, yet, they may have insufficient knowledge, skills and maturity to do this. Their beliefs and need for structured diabetes education (SDE) are important …


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On November 11, 1958, French film critic André Bazin passed away on the outskirts of Paris, finally losing his battle with leukemia, a disease he had been first diagnosed with in 1954. In the words of his biographer, Dudley Andrew, "André Bazin's impact on film art, as theorist and critic, is widely considered to be greater than that of any single director, actor, or producer in the history of cinema. He is credited with almost single-handedly establishing the study of film as an accepted intellectual pursuit." Bazin is best known as the editor of Cahiers du Cinéma, the seminal film magazine he co-founded in 1951 with Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca. In this capacity, he not only wrote passionately about film, championing "objective reality" in cinema and advocating film as an act of personal expression, but also fostered the careers of Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette and Claude Chabrol, precocious critics who would soon make films themselves and become the vanguard of the French New Wave. Bazin, in fact, died on the very first day of shooting of Truffaut's debut The 400 Blows, the film considered to be the opening salvo of the Nouvelle Vague. Bazin had been a mentor to Truffaut for the past decade, and it was to Bazin that Truffaut would dedicate The 400 Blows. (Truffaut called Bazin "a sort of saint in a velvet cap living in complete purity in a world that became pure from contact with him.") In 1967, What is Cinema?, a collection of some of the more than 2000 essays on cinema Bazin had written over his short life, was first published, a defining volume of film criticism that put into perspective Bazin's contribution to the form. In the introduction to the book, Jean Renoir wrote of Bazin that "he it was who gave the patent of royalty to the cinema just as the poets of the past had crowned their kings."


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Serving Size 1 stuffed tomato
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Sodium 300 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 6 g
Proteins 3 g
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Preparation Time 15 minutes
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Nigeria attained its independence from the British in 1960 and celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 1, 2010. Fifty years down the line the statistics of women"s representation in politics and decision making remains abysmally poor. No woman has ever occupied the position of President or Vice President neither has any been elected governor of any of the thirty six states. In fifty years, Nigeria has had only seven female deputy governors. The highest representation women have had in the Federal Executive Council is 20% in the 2007 – 2011 Cabinet.
The highest number women have attained in the Senate is nine out of the one hundred and nine members i.e. 8.3%. Worse still, in the House of Representatives of three hundred and sixty members, there are only twenty seven women, constituting a paltry 7.5%.Out of sixty three political parties, in 2010 only one, the United National Party for Development (UNPD) has a female Chairperson.
The economic, social and political crisis in Guinea is a source of concern for the whole of West Africa. The Guinean people are caught between hope for a new era after years of misrule and fear of how the military leaders may conduct themselves. Meanwhile, "the mood on the street is hardening against the junta", says Richard Moncrieff, International Crisis Group's (ICG) West Africa Project Director. "Guineans are desperate for democratic change and an end to economic misery, while security forces are ready to use lethal force to remain in control. More trouble is likely unless combined domestic and international pressure is applied to find a sustainable solution to the problem"
Youth, as a concept, varies from culture to culture and from society to society.Youth, or young people, form a significant reservoir of human resource potential in Africa. The youth constitute about 30 per cent of the world"s inhabitants and half of the populations of countries in Africa. Notably, they account for over 30 per cent of Africa"s labour force. Yet about 20 per cent of Africa"s young people are unemployed. On the one hand, they are a potential resource for sustainable economic growth and social development. Contrariwise, they have proven to be a source of social tension and conflict when left disengaged and alienated from the conditions necessary for their development as productive citizens.
African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) and the European Union (EU) interact in various ways. Trade is at the centre of this relationship and/or interaction. A total of seven conventions f cooperation have been signed to regulate the relationship that exists between the ACP states and the EU. These include the Yaoundé (1964 and 1968), Lomé (1975, 1979, 1984 and 1990) and Cotonou (2000) conventions. The emergence of these conventions inaugurated a new approach to the north-south partnership which associates trade preferences with development aid. The overriding condition of these conventions is mainly free access to the European market for exports from ACP countries. This system, on one hand, is "preferential" because it favours ACP countries more than other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). On the other hand,the system is "non-reciprocal" or "unilateral", since the advantages that the ACP countries enjoy cannot be returned.
Civil society activism in Sierra Leone has a long history; indeed as an integral part of democratic expression in a modern state, it is probably the oldest in English‐speaking West Africa. Sierra Leone produced West Africa's first newspaper, the Royal Gazette and Sierra Leone Advertiser, in 1801, as well as the region's first lawyers and modern legal system, all in the nineteenth century. These two core institutions – legal and journalism – have been active in the country throughout its modern existence, surviving the colonial period, one‐party state, coups, and a brutal 'rebel' war; and sometimes acting, in the absence of viable political opposition/parties, as representatives of ordinary, 'voiceless' people.


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Top Paralympic Athletes Meet in Oregon for 2009 Spring Can-Am Swimming Championships
The U.S. Paralympics Swimming Team will be well represented at the meet with 21 of the 38 team members who competed in the 2008 Paralympic Games participating. The team took home 44 medals from Beijing, 17 of which were gold.
Among those competing include two-time Paralympian Jessica Long (Baltimore, Md.) will be competing in seven events. The 17 year old won six medals in Beijing including 4 gold and is currently the world record holder in 15 events.
Kelley Becherer (Sheboygan, Wisc.) is looking to prove her dominance in the women's 50 freestyle (S3) after winning gold in Beijing over top Canadian swimmer Valérie Grand'Maison of Montreal by three tenths of a second. The two will also compete in 100 and 400 freestyle. Grand'Maison took gold in both events in Beijing.
Rudy Garcia-Tolson (Riverside, Calif.) will be defending his gold medal and world record in the 200 individual medley (SB7). In Beijing, his second Paralympic Games, the 20 year old also won the bronze medal in 100 breaststroke (SB7).
Oregon native Megan Smith (Eugene, Ore.) will be looking to medal for the first time at an international meet. Just out of medal contention at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the young swimmer has been consistently improving since the 2008 Paralympic Trials. Smith was born with bilateral microthalmia and has been blind since birth.
Other noteworthy U.S. athletes competing include Beijing gold medalist Miranda Uhl (Alachua, Fla.), Beijing gold medalist Roy Perkins (Del Mar, Calif.), Beijing silver medalist Amanda Everlove (Wichita, Kan.) and Beijing bronze medalist Cody Bureau (Minneapolis, Minn.).
The Canadian team will be led by three-time Paralympian Benoît Huot who won two bronze medals this summer along with women's 100 backstroke (S9) world record holder and gold medalist Stephanie Dixon.
The Can-Am Swimming Championships is a joint effort between U.S. Paralympics Swimming and Swimming Canada to bring together the best Paralympic swimmers in North America and the world twice per season. The meet is an opportunity to nurture developing swimmers for their national team programs in the future and to continue challenging the national team to better performance.
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I have never thought of myself as a cat person. My family has always had a dog that we treated like a sibling, but cats were never our thing. Because of that, I was a little scared to own one myself, now that I am officially a "grown up" and able to have a pet of my own.
But I took that chance and am so glad I did!
A few weeks ago, on a very rainy Wednesday, my boyfriend, Kevin, and I drove out to Lollypop Farm and found our new baby. Her shelter name was Sheila, but we felt her demeanor was more of a Bonnie. In addition to liking the sound of the name, both of us also graduated from St. Bonaventure University, making it an even more perfect name.
Bonnie loved her new home the second she arrived. The first thing she did was sprint from one end of the apartment to the other. Even though our apartment isn't huge, it was enormous to her. Imagine going from having a kennel to yourself to having an entire apartment to yourself. What a difference!
The first couple of days went smoothly. We shared pictures of Bonnie on Facebook and I brought her in for her first vet visit, which went smoothly. I even noticed, once I took a closer look at her paper work, that she and I had the same birthday (about 23 years apart, though)!
Then we experienced our first crisis as pet parents (or parents of any kind, for that matter). Late Friday night, Bonnie started vomiting. It was such a scary situation and neither of us was prepared.
We called the Animal Hospital of Pittsford (where I work, in the marketing office) first thing Saturday morning and they got us in right away. Luckily, it was just a bug or nerves from being in her new home. She received some medicine and was much better by Saturday night.
The point of this story, though, is to show how quickly I fell in love. Bonnie is now three months old (as of October 16th!) and I can't imagine our lives without her. It's so nice to know that every day I come home, she will be waiting faithfully, even if it takes a minute for her to weasel out from a hiding space.
In conclusion, I urge anyone, especially young professionals just settling into adulthood, to consider a cat. If you're not sure, take a few trips to Lollypop Farm or another shelter and look at some of the kitties. Maybe you won't be able to do it. But who knows – maybe you will be able to save a cat's life and fall in love at the same time.
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The excursion will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15, with the bus departing Parkway Plaza in Canandaigua at 8:30 a.m. and returning by 9 p.m. Following free time allotted for lunch and shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the show will take place at 2 p.m. A four-course dinner at Queenston Heights will follow.
With proceeds funding equipment, projects and more within the health system, the cost is $130 per person (taxes and tips included) and payment must be made by Aug. 21. To make a reservation, call Taryn Windheim at (585) 451-1173 before Aug. 21. Checks must be made payable to the Thompson Guild and taken or mailed to the Guild Gallery Gift Shop (Attention: Taryn Windheim), 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 13, 2011) – U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team libero Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas), a three-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic silver medalist, was injured in a bus accident Tuesday evening as her Brazilian professional volleyball team Volei Futuro was traveling to the gymnasium to compete in the first match of the best-of-three semifinal round Superliga playoff.
Sykora was held overnight at a local Brazil hospital.
"USA Volleyball is aware of the situation involving Stacy Sykora and has reached out to her family members," USA Volleyball Chief Executive Officer Doug Beal said. "USA Volleyball has also been in contact with the Brazil Volleyball Federation, the U.S. consulate's office in Brazil and the Brazilian hospital for additional information on the situation. From what we have gathered, we expect a full recovery by Stacy and her Brazilian pro teammates. Stacy is an iconic member of our U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team and is one of our most engaging players with the fans. She is a key member of the team as it competes to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games."
"On behalf of the U.S. Women's National Team staff, I want to wish Stacy a full and speedy recovery - our thoughts are certainly with her," U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. "From our understanding, Stacy is receiving quality medical treatment and has the support of our USA Volleyball family, her Brazilian teammates, the Brazilian Volleyball Federation and her many fans in the U.S. and around the world."
Sykora has competed for the U.S. in the last three Summer Olympic Games and earned her first Olympic Games medal in 2008. She was named the Best Libero at the 2010 FIVB World Championship and led the competition in digs with 4.85 per set. Sykora played a key role in leading the U.S. to the gold medal at the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix, the premier annual women's international volleyball tournament. In her second Olympic Games appearance in 2004, she earned the event's Best Digger honor. For a full bio on Sykora, visit usavolleyball.org/athletes/stacy-sykora.
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Some organisms have the capacity to adapt, but as a biologist you have to ask yourself, 'How far can they go?'"these organisms have gotten used to low pH water. There's probably some [natural] selection going on.
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In short: Absolutely superb!In full: Fantastic race this. Excellent pre-race programme sent out with your race number, loads of signs directing you where to park (plus marshals in the car parks themselves), excellent course, friendly encouraging marshals etc etc. A really top-class event - 10 out of 10 from me. Thank you White Horse HarriersDate of review: April 10, 2013
In short: Superb race!In full: A real gem of a race this. My first time today, and gutted I've never done it before really! Quite a challenging route with a few climbs - nothing too bad, but quite a few longish drags - particularly miles 6 to 8.5 from memory (or was I just knackered by then?!?) But race organisation was impecable - no traffic (from what I can remember), loads of marshals, 3 water stations, a very nice technical T-Shirt, plentiful parking etc etc.Top marks to all concerned - you did a great job, thank you.Date of review: July 15, 2012
In short: A nice raceIn full: Hi runfishgirl - I help to organise the race, and thanks for the feedback. One point however - the race is £6 per race for an Unattached runner regardless of whether you enter on the day or in advance. The £20 fee is for the series of all 4 races. So the charges are £4 per race/£12 series for Club runners, £6 per race or £20 for the series for Unattached. Those charges apply whether entering in advance or on the day, so there is no additional charge for one the day entries. Hope that clears things up for you a bit, and hope to see you at the next event in November.Date of review: September 24, 2010
In short: Superb race - absolutely first-classIn full: Fantastic organisation and great support and help from all at York Knavesmire. Course is as flat as it gets really, and has PB written all over it. The only problem is trying to actually get a place as it fills up so quickly. Cracking event - well done to all concerned.Date of review: January 26, 2010
In short: Fast and flat - perfect PB materialIn full: I wasn't aware of the problems at the start, but the start was already late due to the number of day entries and the delays processing them - so maybe they were conscious of keeping everyone waiting in the cold and wet any longer than they needed to. I was at the start line quite a few minutes before they did set us off though, so not sure what happened really?The race itself was excellent - well marshalled and quick. Yes it was wet and yes there were puddles, but it's the last weekend in November so fair enough really.Good event and one I'll definitely do again.Date of review: November 29, 2009
In short: A cracking 10kIn full: Nice race this one ran on mainly quiet rural roads. Well marshalled, well organised, lovely weather (as always), chip timing - and cheap too. Bit of a tough finish but you can't run a race in Barnsley without hills! Well done to all involved.Date of review: November 15, 2009
In short: Lovely race but some tough climbs!In full: I enjoyed this one. Agree with other posters re the very helpful and encouraging marshalls who all did a great job. Very well organised, nice people and a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The route itself is very good too - a nice mix of terrain and some lovely views. But don't go here expecting to run a PB cos there are some pretty tough climbs once you leave the canal towpath. But for me this race was so much more enjoyable than a flat 10k on the road - a very good event and one I hope to do again in 2010.Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: A gem of a raceIn full: I did this as my Marathon debut in 2008 and came back again to have another go. A fantastic 'runners' race this one - not much crowd support because of the remoteness of much of the route, but lots of cameraderie between runners and it's nice not to have lots of overcrowding off the start. Plus the course and the location are fabulous.The downhills at the end are really well-positioned I think - it gave me a real psychological boost to get there, but it doesn't half hurt running down them with tired legs! Having said that I'd rather run down them than up them, and for me knowing those descents were approaching made the last 6 miles or so a bit easier mentally.All in all a great race, and I'll more than likely be back in 2010 to hopefully run it in decent weather!Thanks to all at Matlock AC.Date of review: May 19, 2009
In short: A great HalfIn full: I really enjoyed this one. Great stadium start/finish, and a relatively flattish route (for Sheffield!) so has PB potential I think, as there are some nice downhills too. My only gripe was the cups for water - a race of this stature really should have bottles I think. Far easier to drink out of, but that was my only slight complaint.Overall a cracking day, so thanks to everyone involved.Date of review: April 26, 2009
In short: Fantastic race!In full: I ran this last year and had a fantastic time, so was really pleased to come back again in 09. A bit of a stiff breeze up on the tops made it a challenge, but a fantastic race and as much cake as you could eat at the end!! It's great to support a local charity too. Well done to all involved in the organisation - we had a fabulous day. Thank you.Date of review: April 20, 2009
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November 9, 2006
Collegians do the 'Write Thing' at GA
College students are not only attending the General Assembly, they are
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This will be the 17th year that a select group of Jewish collegians, as members of the Do the Write Thing team, will have its own prestigious place in the General Assembly.
For this 40-member cadre, most of whom staff their campus Jewish and/or secular newspapers, the GA will be more than a place to learn about and participate in organized Jewish life. They will also have the opportunity to sharpen their journalistic skills while deepening their understanding of what the community does -- and how it does it.
Do the Write Thing is sponsored by The Jewish Agency and the Hagshama department of the World Zionist Organization, with some sessions coordinated by the American Jewish Press Association.
Hagshama translates to "fulfillment," explains New York-based fulfillment' and find a personal connection and engagement with the Jewish state is through programs such as this," he says. "It also helps these students to be better equipped to make Israel's case on campuses."
The GA, he adds, "is a great place for these students to meet Jewish leaders, and to establish friendships with each other."
In addition to being at major GA plenaries and sessions, DTWT participants will attend press conferences with visiting dignitaries and hear, in sessions exclusively for them, from such eminent people as Gary Rosenblatt, publisher and editor of The Jewish Week (New York), and Rob Eshman, editor of The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, about "Covering Israel in the American Jewish Press." Meetings with Israeli journalists and workshops with members of the American Jewish Press Association also are on the agenda.
For many DTWT alumni, participation proved to be a step toward a professional career. Gil Hoffman and Miriam Saviv are on the staff of the Jerusalem Post. Dan Schifrin is director of literacy programs at the National Foundation for Jewish Culture, and Marita Gringaus was press officer at the Consulate General of Israel in New York. Rustin Silverstein, who served as press secretary for Rep. Tim Roemer of Indiana, was also a producer at "Hardball With Chris Matthews."
"Do the Write Thing," Silverstein says, "helped me understand the craft of writing from a Jewish perspective."
As a result of a visit during last year's DTWT program at the Toronto GA by Laura Kam, director of the Washington-based Media Fellows Program of The Israel Project, participants learned about the project's fellowship program.
"Several students applied, and two were chosen, " Kam reports. "They proved to be excellent media fellows," she says. "They were sincere students who were intent upon pursuing Israel advocacy."
"I hope to make more connections this year through Do the Write Thing," Kam says.
Keren Douek, assistant editor of the St. Louis Jewish Light, says DTWT confirmed for her that writing for and about the smaller, more specific and personally relevant Jewish world, was an intriguing concept. "There is nothing like it," she says.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (203 votes).
In short: Great scenery but no water and dodgy mile makersIn full: The inclines were not as bad as I feared. That the the water station had run out of water filled me with the same incredulity as the fact that the 3rd mile took me over 13 minutes (I am normally 9 - 9 1/2 minutes to the mile), as did the fact that the next mile took me just over 6 minutes. Hmmm ....Other than that it was a lovely route and I shall be back next year.Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: 1st time doing it and will definitley be doing it next yearDate of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Very well organised, for a big field on busy roadsIn full: This is a challenging and enjoyable course for a cool winters morning. Very slick operation to get all those numbers out so quickly. A slightly suprising start for those at the back, just heard the gun go off. Traffic was well controlled for most of the course with only one hairy moment next to the big lorry on the climb to 3 miles. Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Very good as usualIn full: Not sure what happened with the water stop? Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: Late review i know.A really enjoyable race,not sure if i managed a PB on this one 61minutes,it was 23 years ago last time! still remember the hills.Big thanks to all the marshalls and bag ladys who suffered the cold for us.Date of review: January 13, 2009
In short: Common or garden raceIn full: Well organised race if nothing exceptional. It is all uphill for first few miles but it is a steady rather than steep incline. Sections along main roads not much fun with traffic bombing by. For some reason it's always freeeezing at the start of this race. I wouldn't travel any distance to do it if it wasn't for a mate who lives by the course and provides a slap-up breakfast after. Yes the mileage markers are confusing, I assume race must actually be less than 8 miles. Walk back to parking is actually a nice country path warm-down if you jog it. I don't think this race can be much fun for beginners & tail-enders as they have to dodge around the early finishers exiting Losely House.Date of review: January 5, 2009
In short: As the name suggests it`s not flatIn full: 1st time at the Hog`s back 8. A gently start before tackling the hills! Nice winter views at the top & the way down..if the fog & mist lifted :) Would have liked to see some distance markers & do not park here signs towards the finish. Didn`t mind the walk back. Good race - well done to the organisers & special mention to the marshals & `baggage` ladies. ThanksDate of review: December 21, 2008
In short: pace yourself over the hill climb to 3.5 miles then push on for a good timeDate of review: December 16, 2008
In short: A good turnout considering the weatherIn full: My second attempt and a 2 minute improvement on 2007. A mixed bag of runners organised very well at start and finish.The only criticsm I picked up was of vehicles blocking the road towards the end of the race just outside the grounds of Loosley House. I thought this was very bad form by the drivers who were obviously lazy and didn't care about some of the runners who were yet to finish. I appreciate there is little the organisers could do, well done. Date of review: December 15, 2008
In short: More hills than I thought with little flat running until mile 5In full: Good race, car at the start was a bit strange as nobody stopped her pulling into the start.Could do with more people handed out water at the mid point station, only one handing out and one filling hte cups, I skipped it as too many people waiting for water. My Garmin made the race 7.84 which was a surprise but may be due to the hills? Could be a bit disheartening for runners towards the back as on the way to cars we all walk passed them in the opposie direction.Overall a good race with the final 1.25 mile on the drive being good.Date of review: December 15, 2008
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Playstation 3 Unveiled! Madden Will Be Sick Off topic but equally important :)
Posted 17 May 2005 - 10:18 AM
Dude this thing looks SICK!!! I can't wait a whole year for this damn thing though....why???????????
Anyway check out some of these pics.
The only thing that worries me is the fact that they have changed the controller. The current controller is amazingly ergonomic. Anyway, this is pretty cool stuff. Check out the link up top, they have some system specs on it. I wonder how this new processor "Cell" is gonna do. After all, they have IBM designing the system. I wonder how it will compete as well with XBox's 3 processors .... just like Microsoft to add so much power with the inability to use it! I hate MS and would never buy their product willingly.
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 10:38 AM
On the other hand, so may games are put out for the Playstation that it just has more good games.
Still nothing beats Gamecube. Better controller (that's right, I said it), better games, and after the Resident Evils I will say that it's graphics could almost be on par with the XBox.
Oh, and I think the new PS and the new XBox look almost the same. I bet it makes the parent companies happy.
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lol, i am sure you didnt mean to say that, but you just admitted the ps3 is gonna be slighlty better than the xbox (and its past not passed)... not to mentin that its better according to you even after you get past all the bells and whistles... :rofl:
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I mean slightly better then the original xbox as it should be considering its coming out 5 years later and been in devolpent for like 6 or 7 and the xbox spent a short time in devolpment. It won't even compare to the new Xbox360 or xenon whatever its gonna be called. Just like the PS2 doesn't compare to the xbox
Posted 17 May 2005 - 10:51 AM
I hate Halo because I have played far more sophisticated games as far as shooters are concerned. However, it is very cool that the XBox had the capability to network itself and is the only reason people like Halo. It's fun to get 16 guys in a house and network all the XBoxes and go at it 4 teams of 4. However, the XBox came out a year after PS2. Now the PS3 has all the capabilities and more of the XBox 360, alot more if you read some of these specs. I just can't wait, MS sucks! All they do is wait for something to come out and then copy it which is why they will never be any good. 0 innovation! PS3 is gonna be sick with the Cell. And those prices of Graphics cards are based on current retail prices. The card in their is a single card that sony creates. So you can't say that it is gonna cost 1000 dollars, that's just what 2 6800's cost.
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 10:53 AM
Fable is the worst, I repeat WORST, roleplaying game out there. I beat that game in under 8 hours BOTH times I played it, and that was goofing around. As a mage I could have beaten that game in under FIVE hours if I had wanted to. There is nothing to do once you beat the game. The developers admit there is a bunch of junk they tried to put in the game but couldn't. Just look around, deadends abound. That game was a failure and a half and never should have been released. It is also one of the most linear games I have ever played. Being good or bad doesn't make any real difference. People run away from you if you are evil, big deal. It doesn't affect the straight along path that the game takes one bit. The whole getting married thing is a joke, as is renting homes or shops. The whole game is one ill-conceived piece of junk that should have been scrapped long before it got to store shelves.
Morrowind is three or four times the game Fable is and wasn't even a great game.
Halo and Halo 2 are the ONLY "great" games on the XBox. Nothing else comes close.
Compare that to:
Wind Waker
Metroid 1&2
the Resident Evil remakes
Mario Sunshine
the list goes on and on, Nintendo is THE best production company out there and they destroy everyone else when it comes to developing games.
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Ninja gaiden (best action game out there-amazing graphics)
Jade empire (best role playing game)
DOA ultimate (best fighting game)
Project gotham 2 (best racing game)
Halo 2 (I don't like it personally. Not a big fan of FPS but was game of the year 2004)
Splinter cell (all 3 the xbox version has way better graphics and some extra levels and downloadable
Blinx (best platformer)-also voodoo vince and pschyonauts (great platformers too)
DOA volleyball (great graphics fun game RPG elements)
Just to name a few.
The gamecube new resident evil looks great (I haven't tried it yet) but all the other ones sucked. I stopped buying them after I beat resident evil 0 in a weekend. I beat every one for 1-2-3 then the PS2 first one (forgot the name of it) then 0. its too much of the same old stuff. Silent hill is a better survival horrer game now. So was the suffering. I don't like the metroids as stated above I'm not big on FPSs wind walker sucked and was a huge disappointment. No matter what they do they won't be able to recreate the magic of nintendos the legend of Zelda. Nintendo is too causght up trying to use games of the past instead of new developments. Eternal darkness was a huge bust also. Nintendo is not the best production company at all. The only game I play on the gamecube is Mario party. Those are fun games to play with 4 people. Its good old school like gameplay. Although I will try the new resident evil in time. I'm too addicted to jade empire and I must finish it before madden comes out. I don't have the time I used to to play games anymore. When you don't have the money u can't buy them but when u do u work so much u can barely play them. It's a vicious cycle
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:24 AM
And I just knocked the hell out of Fable. I'll do it again.
There is nothing to do in that game. No roleplaying game that takes less than twenty hours can be called great. Morrowind was great because of all the weird things out there to find and do. Little temples with funny books, strange charcters off on islands in the middle of no where, etc. I played with half a dozen charcters for over a couple hundred hours each and still never did everything. And unlike Fable, you're charcters could actually look different. Fable they all looked the same because it was always better to have heavier armor (Morrowind you can get away with wearing any type of armor), there were only a few types of weapons, etc.
F that game.
Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:26 AM
PS has the best reputation as of stability, but I will always love Nintendo. I hope that Revolution is as sick as it is hyped! I might get it.
Also I was not impressed with alot of the games that came out recently. I beat most of all the games I get in 8 hours or less on the hardest mode. Command and Conquer will probably be the best game ever made .. just a plug for my fav strategy game.
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:40 AM
If you think Fable is better than any Final Fantasy than, I mean this as polietly as I can, you know zilch about Role Playing games. Talk about revolutionary? Every FF has changed the landscape of RPGs. FFs 4, 6, and 9 are some of the greatest games ever made.
Changing from good to bad at the drop of a hat isn't changing anything, you could do that in Morrowind (along with many other games) by walking up can killing three or four people. The fighting style in Fable is a simple lock-on, button mashing combo style that has been done numerous times before. Marriage is cute, but not worth the effort. In a game that takes less than 8-10 hours to beat, why would I bother visiting my wife enough times to get a decent item from her?
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:42 AM
I don't love that genre, but mostly I don't like fighting the same four ninjas over and over and over again. I quit shortly after the second or third level because all that happened was an endless string of the same enemies jumping out at me.


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Team USA takes a gold, two silver and two bronze medals on Day Two of the Pan American Championships in Costa Rica today.
Nick Delpopolo, 73 kg. (Budokan Judo Club, Miami, FL), took the team's gold medal today, fighting through brackets thick with the toughest competition in the Americas. He finished the final match against Cuba with a throw for ippon.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Marti Malloy, 57 kg. (USA Judo National Training Site, San Jose State University Judo, San Jose, CA) and Adonis Diaz, 55 kg. (Budokan Judo Club, Miami, FL) captured the two silver medals for Team USA.
Brad Bolen, 66 kg. (Jason Morris Judo Center/NYAC, Glenville, NY) and Nick Kossor, 60 kg. (Jason Morris Judo Center/NYAC, Glenville, NY) rounded off the terrifically successful tour with two more bronze medals, added to five bronze taken by the U.S. athletes yesterday at this pinnacle tournament.
Only the top athletes from throughout the Americas qualify for the Pan American Championships. For winning, they get lots of international ranking points and the experience that puts them on a path for the World Championships and Olympic Games. All the continental federations, including the European, Asian and Pan American, hold these continental championships, which are among the most prestigious in the world.
Taking bronze yesterday were Travis Stevens, 81 kg. ( USA Judo National Training Site, Pedro's Judo Center/NYAC, Wakefield, Mass.), and Jonathan Fernandez, 81 kg. (Baragua Judo Kai, Miami, FL.). In the 90kg division, Jacob Larsen, (Boulder Judo Training Center, USA Judo National Training Site, Olympic Training Center, CO), joined his teammates in taking a bronze.
Among the women, Hannah Martin, 63 kg. (Jason Morris Judo Center/NYAC, Glenville, NY), and Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison, 70 kg. (USA Judo National Training Site, Pedro's Judo Center/NYAC, Wakefield, MA), took bronze.
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Winter for a Day at Sunriver Resort...in October
Those that have visited Sunriver Resort have most likely heard the old adage: "Don't like the weather? Wait five minutes". Well last week Central Oregon lived up its reputation of being a place where "erratic" weather behavior can alter plans a bit.
On Sunday October 4th we had about five inches of snow on the ground. At the Woodlands golf course there was no chance of getting in that wonderful fall round of golf due to the conditions in this photo.
Sure, the prediction was for a little bit of snow - perhaps a dusting - but this was almost unprecedented for the first weekend in October. But just as quickly as the snow storm hit, the snow melted. Two days later the stars realigned and the temperatures returned the mid 60's and golf was once again fairways and greens. Photo below was taken 36 hours later. This is why we love it here!
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