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Debates of Feb. 1st, 2001
House of Commons Hansard #4 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was leader.
- Message From The Senate
- Government Of Canada
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Whistle Blower Human Rights Act
- Statutory Instruments Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Speech From The Throne
- Ted Thornley
- Sports
- Citizens Of The Year
- Frontenac-Mégantic
- Sports
- Black History Month
- Human Rights
- International Aid
- Heart Disease
- Lucien Bouchard
- Foreign Affairs
- Bank Of Canada
- The Economy
- The Environment
- Agriculture
- International Aid
- Speech From The Throne
- Lumber Industry
- Trade
- Business Development Bank Of Canada
- Agriculture
- Foreign Affairs
- Economic Statement
- Correctional Service Canada
- Speech From The Throne
- House Of Commons
- Health
- Taxation
- Foreign Affairs
- Private Members' Bills
- Water Quality
- Agriculture
- Poverty
- Gun Control
- Points Of Order
- Business Of The House
- Speech From The Throne
- Committees Of The House
- Speech From The Throne
- Division No. 1
Speech From The Throne
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
John Bryden Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot, ON
Mr. Speaker, there are many of us on this side of the House who have great sympathy with the comment of the member for Winnipeg—Transcona when he said that the fuel rebate should not be tied to the GST.
I too am receiving many calls in my riding and it is a very divisive issue. The finance minister would do well to listen to the words of the member opposite and perhaps reconsider how that program is administered.
I would like to pose a question to the member opposite. He was referring to the problem of security at the upcoming summit in Quebec and how that sends a wrong message to young people who want to legitimately protest. All of us on this side agree that young people should protest. There are things to protest about the world trade agreements, and it is good that young people should be involved.
I well remember about a year and a half ago that there was a rally for the homeless just outside the House on the lawn in front of the Centre Block put on by the Coalition Against Poverty. The police were deployed in great numbers and cautioned us in the House to leave by a side door. We went out by a side door, but I was interested and I went and looked at the rally. There were hundreds of people there, mostly burly guys in boots. There were no homeless people there.
When the leader of the Conservative Party tried to walk into that crowd in order to speak to them, they swore at him and roughed him up. There was a similar protest with the Quebec Federation of Labour in which a hired protester tried to get through the security cordon of the Prime Minister.
Is it not true that this type of protest gangsterism spoils it for the young people who do want to legitimately protest? We have to put on security. Is it not true that the people who should really be condemned are groups like the Coalition Against Poverty?
Speech From The Throne
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Bill Blaikie Winnipeg—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, I am not sure whether the hon. member is saying he thinks there are no burly homeless people or no homeless people with boots. I was not there that day and do not have a great deal of knowledge of the particular event. I was very careful in my remarks to talk about peaceful protests.
In Seattle, it was not just violent protesters who were locked up. The police decided they would clear whole areas of the city and make them uninhabitable for peaceful protesters as well as violent protesters. They locked a lot of people up. They seem to be planning to do the same in Quebec City. That is my concern.
There were 50,000 people marching in Seattle: environmentalists, trade unionists and food safety activists. The event was supervised by the steelworkers. There were no police visible. It was all done in a very civilized and peaceful way. That kind of thing will not be possible in Quebec City if a wall is built around it.
The Berlin Wall has come down, but walls are going up everywhere so that people who want to gather together to plot the weakening of democracy through further free trade agreements can meet without having to hear the voices of protesters.
It has something to do with distance as well. Protesters have to be seen and heard, not just on the other side of the Ottawa River. These are legitimate concerns and one can voice them without being put in the position of somehow defending violence or inappropriate responses.
Of course we must have security. There is a need for the protection of delegates to these meetings and the protection of property. There is also a role for government in acknowledging these concerns and dealing with them, which the government has not been willing to do.
I know the government says it had a parliamentary subcommittee and it heard testimony. That is not good enough. We have to open these processes and make some of these negotiating papers public.
Yesterday the Minister for International Trade said that all we had to do was look on the Internet. If we look on the Internet, we will not find the Canadian position with respect to the general agreement on trade and services which is of great concern to many Canadians in terms of what might happen to our health and education services.
The minister stood yesterday and told us to look it up on our website. We did look it up and were concerned about what it says on the website, that Canada has no position in this regard. We know Canada has a position. We know Canadian negotiators are probably in rooms negotiating as we speak. Yet for them to pretend they have no position while at the same time telling us to look it up is somewhat frustrating.
Speech From The Throne
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Grant McNally Dewdney—Alouette, BC
Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your recent appointment. We are honoured to be able to have someone of your ability in the chair.
I congratulate my colleague, the House leader for the NDP. Whenever he has an opportunity to speak, he is worth listening to because he makes thoughtful and reflective comments which add to the debate, no matter what the topic. I congratulate him on that.
My question for the House leader of the New Democratic Party would be in regard to the main issue of his speech. He talked about many things, but I am referring to the ability to debate democratically and protest in a peaceful way. I agree with him on that. He also mentioned free trade agreements, the FTA and NAFTA.
Would he provide, with his insight, his solution or the NDP solution in terms of where to go now, the integration of those agreements and the economies that have developed under those agreements? What is his vision or his party's vision to move ahead and make changes, if necessary, in that area?
Speech From The Throne
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Bill Blaikie Winnipeg—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, the answer to that question is obviously a lot longer than what we have time for at the moment. I would say for a start that one of the things we should not do is move ahead with further free trade agreements until we have satisfied ourselves and the critics of these agreements that they can deal with such problems as labour standards, environment standards, et cetera.
There should be a moratorium on trade and investment liberalization until we are satisfied that we can have agreements which do not inhibit the power of governments to act in the public interest.
Ted Thornley
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Janko Peric Cambridge, ON
Mr. Speaker, on December 15, 2000, the Waterloo Regional Police Association lost its leader of 12 years. Members of the Thornley family lost a husband, father and son who loved them very much. I lost a trusted adviser, constituent and friend, and my community lost a dedicated and decent citizen.
Known to many as chairman of the Police Association of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Police Association, Ted Thornley worked actively to improve public safety in the country. He worked tirelessly to ensure that police officers in the region and province were always taken care of.
Ted had an ability to be serious, humorous and compassionate. I ask his family, Karen, Vicki, Keri and Jamie, to accept my deepest condolences. Ted Thornley was a great man and he will be truly missed.
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Bob Mills Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, for the third consecutive week the Red Deer Rebels of the Major Junior Western Hockey League have been ranked number one in our nation. The Rebels have worked extremely hard to obtain this number one ranking and should be very proud of themselves.
The Rebels solid work ethic starts from the top with their coach, Brent Sutter. Brent and his assistant, Dallas Gaume, have done a fantastic job in bringing out the best of these talented players.
The Red Deer Rebels are an outstanding organization. The hockey club is very active in central Alberta and supports many worthwhile causes. These young people work with the youth in our community and truly are excellent role models for the next generation.
As the member of parliament for Red Deer, I am proud of the Rebels in our community. Obviously the ultimate goal for the Rebels is a trip to the Memorial Cup in Regina this spring.
By continuing their excellent play we are confident they will succeed. They have many best wishes from the entire community for the achievement of this goal.
Citizens Of The Year
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Beth Phinney Hamilton Mountain, ON
Mr. Speaker, last month the city of Hamilton paid tribute to three outstanding citizens in the 63rd annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year awards.
Aimee Evans won the Community Service Award, Laura Donahoe received the Youth Volunteer Award, and Morgan Firestone, a well-known philanthropist in our community, was named Citizen of the Year.
The winners of these awards did not become active in our community to win awards. They did so to make Hamilton and Canada a better place to live. They all contribute to the community in different ways but with the same goal: a desire to improve our community and continue Canada's tradition of helping those in need.
I am sure all hon. members will join me in congratulating these three outstanding citizens and in wishing them continued success in the future. At the same time, I would also like to recognize all Canadians who make a difference in their communities through public service.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gérard Binet Frontenac—Mégantic, QC
Mr. Speaker, on November 27, the voters of Frontenac—Mégantic expressed their confidence in me by electing me to the House of Commons, and I would like to thank them most sincerely.
This confidence is the product of a vision of courage resolutely turned towards the future, which, in turn, will motivate me to work on behalf of the men, women and children of the four corners of the riding of Frontenac—Mégantic.
I intend, in all humility and with unwavering conviction, to strengthen our ability to work together to develop a vision for Frontenac—Mégantic.
I am therefore very proud to be part of a team with a vision for success, a most exciting challenge. Thank you again to my electors.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Chuck Cadman Surrey North, BC
Mr. Speaker, on November 26 the BC Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes and brought the Grey Cup home to British Columbia. It was a special time for many of my constituents who watch the Lions practise and scrimmage on a regular basis, since the team office and training facility are located in Surrey North. Fans have waited a number of years for this and, after an incredible late season kick, the Lions delivered the ultimate prize.
While on the subject of kicks, I pay a warm and special tribute to Lui Passaglia who, after gracing the gridirons of the CFL for 25 years as kicker for the Lions, hung up the cleats for the last time. How fitting it was that the final field goal of his long, illustrious career provided his team with the winning margin for the Grey Cup victory.
Congratulations to the front office, the coaches and especially the players of the BC Lions, and a special thank you to Lui for his quarter century of commitment to the game. The Lions will continue to roar, but one thing that will be missed will be the thousands of voices chanting in unison, "Lu, Lu, Lu", as another three points go up on the scoreboard.
Black History Month
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jean Augustine Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, February, Black History Month, aims to raise awareness of the contributions of black Canadians to the fabric of Canadian society.
An effective tool is the annual Black History Month poster. This year the poster is entitled "Contributions Worth Remembering and Sharing". It features: members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all black battalion in Canadian military history; William Peyton Hubbard, Canada's first black alderman; Delos Rogest Davis, Canada's first black lawyer; the Brown Bombers, an all black Canadian hockey team; and Portia White, Canadian soloist extraordinaire.
Today the poster will be presented to the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. I would like to congratulate Teresa Valladeres, the designer, and Stephan Taylor, the artist, as well as Rick Gosling, the city of Toronto, Toronto Fire Services, the North York Race Relations Committee, the RCMP and the Toronto Police Services for supporting and participating in this venture.
Human Rights
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have just returned from heading the Canadian delegation to the Stockholm International Forum, whose purpose included the legal, educational, media and community strategies needed to combat racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and related forms of intolerance.
In particular, the conference concluded that, first, this growing intolerance constitutes a threat to democratic societies and a variety of legal remedies is needed to combat it. An international commission of what the Swedish prime minister called "global legal talent" is being set up to draft model legal remedies.
Second, hate on the Internet, particularly the cyber hate targeting and recruiting of children, has proliferated from one hate site in 1995 to over 2,500 today, requiring creative responses.
Third, racist, xenophobic and exclusionary attitudes toward immigrants, refugees, migrant workers and minorities, as well as the discrimination and denigration of l'étrangère, need to be combated.
Fourth, an educational strategy to combat intolerance is needed, organized around holocaust, anti-racist, multicultural and human rights awareness.
The time has come, concluded the forum, to move from words to deeds.
International Aid
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the official opposition caucus to send our condolences to India and El Salvador. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families impacted by two devastating earthquakes.
I would like to acknowledge the work of countless volunteers involved with local relief efforts as well as the Government of Canada's contributions.
My office in Calgary, in conjunction with local societies, is organizing fundraising efforts for victims in India. I urge Canadians today to contribute generously to ongoing relief efforts and give whatever they can for victims in India and El Salvador. Your generosity can make a difference.
Heart Disease
Statements By Members
February 1st, 2001 / 2:05 p.m.
Yvon Charbonneau Anjou—Rivière-Des-Prairies, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House and the people of Canada that February is heart disease awareness month.
We are proud of the Canadian heart health initiative, a multi-level collaboration encouraging Canadians to adopt healthy lifestyles and to create working and living conditions conducive to healthy choices.
Each year, some 79,000 Canadians die from heart disease or stroke. This is a huge loss for Canada.
Great progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go in the fight to reduce the major risk factors, such as smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
The quality of life of a myriad of Canadians will be enormously improved, but we as Canadians must choose to invest in heart health by mobilizing society as a whole.
Lucien Bouchard
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jocelyne Girard-Bujold Jonquière, QC
Mr. Speaker, recently the Premier of Quebec, Lucien Bouchard, announced his decision to retire from politics. Quebec is losing a politician of inestimable value and a great visionary.
His political career was marked by charisma and a great talent for defending a cause; this is what made him a great statesman.
Mr. Bouchard was the incarnation of modern Quebec. He demonstrated to us that one could govern with passion, intelligence and audacity. He was never afraid to act according to his political convictions.
With his knowledge of the Canadian system, he understood that Quebec needed to become sovereign. It is to him we owe the founding of the Parti Quebecois, and it is thanks to him that Quebecers are now represented and defended here in the House of Commons.
On behalf of the Bloc Quebecois MPs, thank you, Mr. Bouchard, for your commitment and your contribution to the development of Quebec society.
Foreign Affairs
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, last December 29, a young Canadian of Burundian origin, Arthur Kabunda, was killed in an ambush in Burundi. This tragedy got no Canadian media coverage whatsoever, nor did the government speak out against this attack.
On January 24, his fellow students at the community college in Bathurst, New Brunswick, paid tribute to Mr. Kabunda.
I wish to pay tribute to a peerless student and a citizen of this country who was a victim of war.
I call upon representatives of the government, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister, to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Kabunda and to make a greater commitment to restoring world peace.


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Chlorostat Side Effects
Generic Name: chlorhexidine topical
Note: This page contains information about the side effects of chlorhexidine topical. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Chlorostat.
For the Consumer
Applies to chlorhexidine topical: topical application cream, topical application dressing, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application lotion, topical application pad, topical application solution, topical application sponge
Other dosage forms:
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by chlorhexidine topical (the active ingredient contained in Chlorostat). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking chlorhexidine topical:Incidence not known:
- Blistering, burning, itching, peeling, skin rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation on the skin
- swelling of the face, hands, or feet
- trouble breathing
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to chlorhexidine topical: compounding liquid, mucous membrane insert, mucous membrane liquid, topical dressing, topical liquid, topical pad, topical soap, topical solution, topical sponge
In clinical trials, 56% of chlorhexidine oral rinse users had a measurable increase in staining of teeth, and 15% experienced heavy staining. Stains may generally be removed by conventional professional prophylactic techniques. Staining of rough areas may be permanent. Stains are general dark brown to blackish.
Staining will be more pronounced in the presence of heavier accumulations of unremoved plaque.
Staining due to chlorhexidine may be due to the interaction with dietary compounds such as coffee and tea.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal side effects have been reported the most frequently with chlorhexidine oral rinses. These have included staining of teeth and tongue, increased calculus formation, alteration of taste perception, bitter taste, burning, numbness, dryness, and soreness. Aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, erythema, desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum have been reported rarely with chlorhexidine oral rinses. Gastrointestinal side effects associated with chlorhexidine oral rinses without oral hygiene measures have included increased gingival bleeding after gentle massage.
Parotid gland swelling has been reported rarely.
Gastrointestinal side effects associated with chlorhexidine cleanser have included a single case report of acute gastritis.
Gastrointestinal side effects associated with chlorhexidine cleanser enema have included a single case report of acute colitis.
Gastrointestinal side effects associated with the periodontal chip have included transient toothache (50.7% vs 41.4% placebo), including dental, gingival, or oral pain, tenderness, aching, throbbing, soreness, discomfort, and sensitivity.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine have included allergic contact dermatitis, pruritus, vesicle formation, urticaria, dyspnea, and anaphylactic shock.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported after the use of products containing chlorhexidine as a preservative or devices coated with chlorhexidine, including allergic contact balanitis and anaphylactic shock.
Patch testing using chlorhexidine has revealed positive reactions in more than 2% of patients tested. In eczema patients, the rate may be as high as 5%.[Ref]
Exposure of the eye to chlorhexidine cleanser, generally during preparation for facial surgery, has resulted in eye pain, edema of the epithelium, keratitis, inflammation of the conjunctiva, corneal epithelial cell loss, chronic corneal ulcers, and opacification. Corneal transplantation to correct permanent damage has been required in some patients.
Allergic conjunctivitis is rarely associated with the use of contact lens solutions which contain low concentrations of chlorhexidine as a preservative.[Ref]
Ocular side effects associated with chlorhexidine cleanser have included ocular toxicity.
Ocular side effects associated with chlorhexidine containing contact lens solutions have rarely included allergic conjunctivitis.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included cases of sensorineural deafness following direct instillation of chlorhexidine into the middle ear.
Nervous system side effects associated with insertion of the periodontal chip have included headache (27.1% vs 27.5% with placebo chip).[Ref]
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by Anton Shilov
Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones, on Monday said it would acquire stakes in Symbian, a leading developer of operating systems for mobile devices, that it does not yet own. Separately, numerous communication industry players agreed to form Symbian Foundation, which will develop a unified platform for mobile communication devices and will rival attempts of Apple and Google to enter the market of cell phones.
The net cash outlay from Nokia to purchase the approximately 52% of Symbian Limited shares it does not already own will be approximately €264 million ($411 million). Nokia has received irrevocable undertakings from Sony Ericsson, Ericsson, Panasonic and Siemens to accept the offer, representing approximately 91% of the Symbian shares subject to the offer. Nokia also expects Samsung Electronics to accept the offer.
The acquisition is a fundamental step in the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, which is formed by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and NTT DOCOMO accompanied by AT&T, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone.
To enable the Foundation, Nokia will contribute the Symbian and S60 software to the Foundation, Sony Ericsson and Motorola plan to contribute technology from UIQ and DOCOMO has also indicated its willingness to contribute its MOAP(S) assets. From these contributions, the Foundation will provide a unified platform with common user interface framework that will be available for members of the Foundation at no charge. Membership of the foundation will be open to all organizations, for a low annual membership fee of $1500.
"The complete, consistent platform that the Foundation plans to provide will allow manufacturers to focus on their unique differentiation at a device level. Sony Ericsson believes that the unified Symbian Foundation platform will greatly simplify the world for handset manufacturers, operators and developers, enabling greater innovation in services and applications to the benefit of consumers everywhere," said Dick Komiyama, president of Sony Ericsson.
The alliance between the leading makers of mobile phones as well as logic designers and operators represents a particular threat to companies like Apple, Google or Microsoft, which are promoting their mobile devices or platforms among hardware manufacturers or end-users. With openness of the Symbian Foundation there will be considerably more software and services for Symbian-based phones, which will automatically attract attention of end-usets.
Nokia expects the acquisition to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2008 and is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. On a reported basis, Nokia expects the transaction to be dilutive in 2009, approximately breakeven in 2010, and accretive in 2011. On a cash basis, Nokia expects the transaction to be dilutive in 2009 and accretive in 2010 and 2011. After the closing, all Symbian employees will become Nokia employees.


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Let private money pay for private roads
Like North Country municipalities in general, the village of Tupper Lake has a whole lot of pothole-filled roads, collapsed culverts and broken pipes to fix after this rough winter. That's an expensive prospect. One road it shouldn't spend its taxpayers' money on is Amell Lane.
Private roads, like private driveways and houses and businesses, should be built with private money as a rule. Roger Amell bears primary responsibility for this still-unpaved private road for the subdivision he and his father started more than a decade ago in Tupper Lake's Junction neighborhood. He's asked the village to pave it and then take over ownership of it. Taxpayers can't afford that; nor can they afford the problems such a bad precedent would create.
Amell Lane residents have complained that the street is too covered in potholes for school buses and mail carriers to drive down. That's a bad situation, but Tupper Lake has other private properties in need of work, too. What if people complained that a local business' parking lot was in the same rough condition? What if apartment tenants said the same of their driveway or parking area? Should the village pave these?
No, but if it paves Amell Lane, that kind of situation is bound to come up.
The fact that Amell was Tupper Lake town supervisor until January only gives the public more reason to doubt they should pick up his tab.
Amell has declined to answer questions about any of this from the press, which represents the public's need to know. His defense last year, in a letter asking the village to take over the road, was that he had already invested $60,000 in water and sewer lines and fire hydrants to get it ready for paving. That's good, but it's obviously not complete, any more than a house would be if it was framed and sided but not plumbed, wired, drywalled, floored, etc. He owes it to his housing customers to finish the job.
Nevertheless, the village board has budgeted $21,000 to pave Amell Lane in the upcoming fiscal year. Board members say it's "just in case" they decide to do it later, after they ask Amell to survey the area – but the money will be already allocated. The act of budgeting is a decision that speaks for itself.
The village has plenty of more appropriate things to do with its people's money. In addition to other roads and public works, the board barely came up up with enough money to rehire a police officer, taking a weight off of current officers as well as the overtime budget.
Or the board could ask less of taxpayers. As of now, it's asking a bit more from taxpayers than it did last year.
Paving Amell Lane may may not be terribly expensive, but on principle and to avoid a precedent that creates future headaches, it shouldn't be done – unless Amell pays the taxpayers handsomely to take the road off his hands.


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by Anton Shilov
NEC Corp. and NEC Electronics Corp. announced the development and successful demonstration of LSI technology for next-generation high-speed serial communication interfaces. The new tech allows inter-chip communication that is three times faster than modern communication technologies without using complicated modes like multilevel transmission (transmission method that splits data into multiple variables beyond 0 or 1).
In recent years, due to the appearance of high-definition TV and 3D video content, the volume of data being processed for personal use has rapidly grown. This growth has resulted in greater demand for high speed transmission of data both between and within a wide variety of equipment. In order to provide for this demand, various types of sophisticated transmission schemes have been proposed to compensate for the large waveform distortion of input signals fed to the receiver, and to reach high-speed communications of more than 10Gb/s to facilitate next-generation USB and PCI Express. However, application of such transmission schemes is quite limited as their complexity is not compatible with widely-employed binary transmission schemes used in current USB and PCI Express.
NEC and NEC Electronics' newly developed high-speed communication interface technology utilizing binary transmission schemes enables data rates of 16Gb/s (2GB/s), which is approximately three times faster than existing communication interface standards, such as USB 3.0 and PCI Express 2.0.
Conventional equalizers correct the distortion of a receiver's input signal waveform by feeding back received data to the input signal waveform. However, as data rates grow higher, the time allowed for feedback operation becomes shorter, making the correction of distortion difficult.
In the newly developed technology, a feed-forward type waveform equalization is employed within the analog domain: the branched input signal is delayed by one data period and is then added to the original input signal waveform. This procedure greatly reduces the nearest-neighbor inter-bit interference in the signal waveform and thus successfully alleviates the issue of feedback-time constraint inherent in conventional equalizers.
NEC and NEC Electronics view these new technologies as a cornerstone in support of ultra high speed communication interfaces, and the companies will continue to promote innovative R&D as part of their efforts to produce exciting new products.


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Chicago Cubs Stats and Standings (as of 5/14/12)
The Cubs were a couple of pitches away from having a really good weekend, and an excellent week of baseball. Instead they settled for winning one out of three against the Brewers to close out a good week of baseball. The Cubs currently sit in last in the Central, but only trail the Cardinals, who they face next, by six games.
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Chicago Cubs Stats and Standings (as of 5/7/12)
This would be the second straight week of what I would call improvement from the ball club. They are playing better games for longer periods of time, we seem to be seeing less blow ups where the game is over before it starts as well. We are also seeing a never give up attitude from the Cubs as they have fought back already a handful of times. Hoping to see even more improvement this week.
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Larkin Hi-Lo Changing Table
- Overview
Our Larkin Hi-Lo Changing Table features beveled edges and a rich, nuanced stain for an heirloom-quality look. Designed for years of use, it transitions easily from changing table to dresser. This piece is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it meets strict chemical emissions limits to contribute to cleaner air.
- 55" wide x 21" deep x 44" high (with topper)
- Built from solid Melunak wood, melunak veneers and MDF (medium density fibreboard), an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures that the dresser and changing table will endure over time.
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified. Meets or exceeds stringent chemical emissions standards. Learn more.
- Water-based finish provides a durable surface with stain resistant and no odor.
- Detailed with crown molding and vintage-style iron pulls in oil-rubbed bronze.
- Equipped with three roomy drawers and a side cabinet designed to accommodate a diaper pail.
- Upper piece features a small cabinet.
- When your child no longer needs it, the changing topper lifts off to create a dresser.
- Wood swatches, below, are available for $20 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
- Anti-tip kit included: comes with safety-tested mounting hardware, instructions and a nylon strap. To prevent injuries from furniture tip-over, this item should be permanently fixed to the wall.
- Use with our Changing Pad (sold separately).
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Changing Table
- Overall: 55" wide x 21" deep x 44" high
- Dresser Cabinet: 15" wide x 19" deep x 23" high
- Dresser Drawer (3): 31" wide x 18" deep x 7" high
- Small Top Drawer (1): 11.5" wide x 15" deep x 5" high
- Overall: 34" wide x 17.5" deep x 3" high
- Topper drawer inside small cabinet: 16.5" wide x 11.5" deep x 5" high
- Total Weight: 260 pounds
- Rigorously tested to meet or exceed the highest industry safety standards.
- Masterfully crafted with tenon-and-groove joinery for structural integrity.
- All wood is kiln dried for added strength and lasting beauty.
- Removable topper secures with metal brackets (included). A layer of felt on the underside protects the dresser's surface; includes safety straps.
- Drawers feature English dovetail joinery and waxed wooden glides that ensure smooth motion. Sturdy half-moon safety stops keep drawers securely in place.
- The use of veneers results in high-quality furniture with flawless surfaces and consistent color tones.
- Our Rustic Sun Valley finish was developed exclusively for Pottery Barn Kids. Using a dry brush, artisans mottle the finish while it's still wet to reveal the wood's textural grain. Once dry, the surface is subtly distressed for the special warmth and rich patina of a treasured heirloom. A final coat of lacquer seals the finish and adds extra durability.
- All finishes in the same color family are designed to coordinate with one another. For example, Rustic Sun Valley Honey, Sun Valley Honey and Honey all look great together in one room.
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- Dust often using a soft, dry cloth.
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dRuby is a distributed object system for Ruby. It allows an object in one Ruby process to invoke methods on an object in another Ruby process on the same or a different machine.
The Ruby standard library contains the core classes of the dRuby package. However, the full package also includes access control lists and the Rinda tuple-space distributed task management system, as well as a large number of samples. The full dRuby package can be downloaded from the dRuby home page (see References).
For an introduction and examples of usage see the documentation to the DRb module.
The dRuby home page, in Japanese. Contains the full dRuby package and links to other Japanese-language sources.
The English version of the dRuby home page.
The dRuby Book: Distributed and Parallel Computing with Ruby by Masatoshi Seki and Makoto Inoue
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The European Commission on Monday announced plans to set default volume settings on personal media players and mobile phones with music players. The recommendations by the EC will be compulsory for makers of actual equipment, still, the end-user will be able to set the volume according to the actual needs.
"These standards make small technical changes to players so that by default, normal use is safe. If consumers chose to override the default settings they can, but there will be clear warnings so they know the risks they are taking," explained consumer affairs commissioner Meglena Kuneva.
Existing EU standards currently prescribe no maximum sound limit nor require any specific labelling in respect of volume levels, but require that a statement be put in the instruction manual to warn of the adverse effects of exposure to excessive sound level. The mandate, proposed by the European Commission with 27 Member States, covers all personal music players and mobile phones with a music playing function. It provides that:
Safe exposure levels shall be the "default" settings on products. The mandate does not prescribe specific technical solutions in order not to stifle the capacity of industry to innovate. Instead, it requires manufactures to provide that the default settings for normal usage meet safety requirements. The mandate makes it clear that safe use depends on exposure time and volume levels. At 80dB(A), exposure should be limited to 40 hours/week. At 89dB(A) exposure should not exceed 5 hours/week. The safe exposure levels defined above shall be the default settings on products. Higher exposure levels can be permitted, provided that they have been intentionally selected by the user and the product incorporates a reliable means to inform the user of the risks.
The mandate is not prescriptive in terms of how this is done. Industry solutions could include for example – labels or digital information on the screen.
EU standards are drawn up by CENELEC (European standard setting body) in a process, involving scientists, industry and consumer groups as well as other stake holders, it can take up to 24 months. EU standards are not mandatory, however if the new standard is approved by the European Commission and published in the Official Journal of the European Union, it "de facto" becomes the industry norm. Products meeting those standards are presumed safe – otherwise manufacturers have to go through costly independent testing for products. The new safety standards will apply only to future products.
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Meditation for the Fourth Sunday of The Ordinary
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration.
Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully, wondrously, made thee;
Health hath vouchsafed and, when heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee.
What need or grief ever hath failed of relief?
Wings of His mercy did shade thee.
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging,
Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging,
Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace,
Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.
Praise to the Lord, who, when darkness of sin is abounding,
Who, when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding,
Sheddeth His light, chaseth the horrors of night,
Saints with His mercy surrounding.
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
Call: The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of GOD, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Responce: and also with you.
Human sin disfigures the whole creation, which groans with eager longing for GODs redemption.
Almighty GOD, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image, teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your Children. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty GOD, give us reverence for all creation and respect for every person that we may mirror your Likeness. In Jesus Christ our Lord.
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King!
The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly,
the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow.
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King!
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King!
The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out;
but, above all, the heart must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King!
You shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace, the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
GOD our creator, by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise of Eden, and the bread of life at the heart of your church. may we who have been nourished at your table on earth be transformed by the glory of the saviours cross and enjoy the delights of eternity. Through Christ Jesus our Lord.
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
And thou most kind and gentle Death,
Waiting to hush our latest breath,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God,
And Christ our Lord the way hath trod.
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
May GOD the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of all goodness and growth, pour his blessings upon all things created, and upon you his children, that you may use his gifts to his glory and the welfare of all peoples
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Morrison Added to U.S. Women's National Team Staff
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 7, 2009) - U.S. Women's National Team Head Volleyball Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) announced today the hiring of Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.) as the team's assistant coach/technical coordinator, a similar role he held with the 2008 Olympic Games gold-medal winning U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team.
For the 2005-2008 Olympic Games quadrennial, Morrison was part of McCutcheon's U.S. Men's National Team staff that guided the Americans to the 2008 Olympic Games gold medal in inspiring fashion. Team USA defeated Brazil in four sets in the championship match and progressed through the Olympic Games without losing a match.
"I am extremely excited, honored and thankful to be a part of the U.S. Women's National Team and have the opportunity to coach some of the greatest athletes in the world," Morrison said. "Hugh and I have worked closely over the past four years and I have the utmost respect for him as a coach, mentor and friend. I am thrilled to join him in this new venture and I would like to thank him for giving me this opportunity."
"Jamie's hire is huge for our program," said McCutcheon, who accepted the U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach position in December 2008. "He will allow us to hit the ground running from an organizational perspective, and we also retain one of the best young coaches in the country. Jamie has wonderful quantitative and analytical abilities, and he sees the game very well. I could not be happier."
Morrison was responsible for match video analysis and statistics with the U.S. Men's National Team and implementing the data into training session plans and match-time decisions. He was also charged with creating technological advances to aid in training, scouting and overall team functionality.
In addition to the 2008 Olympic Games gold medal, the U.S. Men's National Team won its first-ever FIVB World League title in 2008. As a result, the United States Olympic Committee selected the squad as its Team of the Year for 2008.
The U.S. Men's National Team compiled a 107-33 record in major international competitions during Morrison's tenure on staff. Among other major team accomplishments in the past four years have been gold medals at the 2008 NORCECA Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament, 2006 and 2008 Pan American Cup, 2007 NORCECA Continental Championship and 2005 and 2007 America's Cup. Team USA also won the silver at the 2007 Pan American Games and the bronze at the 2007 FIVB World League Finals.
"The last four years were a learning process for both the players and coaching staff," Morrison said. "The lessons learned in the process of qualifying and while at the Olympics are invaluable going forward into the next quadrennial."
"Jamie has been a tremendous asset providing technical support and coaching knowledge to our Men's National Team over the past four years," USA Volleyball Chief Executive Director Doug Beal said. "He will certainly provide Hugh with great staff continuity and level of comfort in his own transition to the women's team."
Both McCutcheon and Morrison will be making the transition from the men's international game. However, Morrison does not view this as a hindrance to the coaching of the U.S. Women's National Team.
"I believe some of the knowledge we have gained over the past four years will translate to the women's game and aid in taking the Women's National Team to the next level," Morrison said. "At the same time, I fully understand that there are subtle differences in the game as well as culture, and I am excited to learn and grow."
Morrison is not totally unfamiliar with women's volleyball. He spent one season as an assistant coach at the University of Southern California working with both the men's and women's volleyball programs immediately before his tenure with the U.S. Men's National Team. He assisted the Women of Troy to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship in 2004. Morrison also was an assistant coach at Concordia University Irvine, under the direction of then-head coach Paula Weishoff, for two seasons and assisted the Eagles to a NAIA National Tournament championship match appearance and runner-up finish in 2008.
Prior to working at USC, Morrison served three years as an assistant and volunteer assistant coach with both the men's and women's volleyball programs at UC Santa Barbara. As an undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara, he competed on the school's club volleyball team and worked various Gaucho volleyball camps.
Morrison, who also interned in the San Francisco 49ers public relations department, earned his bachelor's degree in business economics from UC Santa Barbara in 2002 with an emphasis in accounting and a minor in sports management. He prepped at Dana Hills High School where he played volleyball and basketball.


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As you might know, we recently experienced system issues preventing us from processing orders. So when Bizway Inc. again made an offer to buy our inventory and production capacity, we decided to accept the offer and discontinue operations.
Since Bizway does not have to recoup a huge investment in product development, they are offering the entire OVVIO product line at much reduced prices. And while they are not a skincare company, they are experts in timely fulfillment of high volumes of orders and have agreed to establish a monthly replenishment program for all current (and new) OVVIO customers, who should expect a call from them soon. You will have to reconfirm your order.
Please visit their website at www.bizwayinc.com to see pricing and ordering information or contact them by email to email@example.com or by phone at 786 505 0750.
Please note that Bizway Inc. does not have access to your order history or payment information besides from the content of your monthly order and your address.
We trust you will be excited about getting your familiar OVVIO products from Bizway Inc. and wish you good health and beautiful, young skin.
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During the academic year, the Office of University Housing & Residence Life runs a host of programs and events. Here is just a sampling of recent programs:
Sponsored in conjunction with the Office of Athletics and the Office of Student Affairs, "Got Pride? Bring It!" was a campaign to help bolster the attendance at athletics games as well as forstered a greater sense of pride in Yeshiva.
H2h (Here 2 Help) was started by the Office of University Housing & Residence Life in conjunction with the Office of Student Affair's FYE (First Year Experience). H2h assists new students adjust into the university environment. Older upperclassmen are paired up with new students based on their major.
Floor programming was increased with two floor parties each semester. An increased sense of community was created through these events. Each Resident Advisor was given the opportunity to create a program that was best suited for their floor.
RA's planned sporting events, speakers, shiurim, panel discussions, ice cream & pizza parties, etc. These serve as a great means of getting students off the Web and into a lounge and communicating with one another.
Our goal is to have floor programming every six weeks. We also co-sponsored both sets of Midnight Madness events with the student councils which provided an outlet for students to hang out with one another during the hectic time of finals.
In conjunction with the Counseling Center's Dr. Effie Nulman, we have four programs entitled From Jerry Garcia to the Bal Shem Tov, where students are encouraged to ask (anonymously, by writing the question on a 3 x 5 note card) questions pertaining to drugs, sex, alcohol, and any health-related issues. Rabbi Josh Blass has attended a number of the events to answer any religious-based questions that students had. On average, about 80 students attended and enjoyed a lot of poppers and wings from Dougies.
Our office, in conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs and student councils, sponsored the Cholent Cook-Off. Over 60 students participated, breaking up into teams and preparing a pot full of cholent. All-star culinary judges judged the contest as students used creative methods for spicing up their cholents, from barbecue sauce to gummy bears!
"Meet the RA!" was a new program allowing a resident adviser to greet students while providing a snack at the same time.
In October, the Office of University Housing & Residence Life sponsored free Starbucks coffee to help students with a midday boost.
Students competed in the national competition, Recyclemania, in an effort to create environmental awareness and help make our campus green.
A series of events helped students explore different career opportunities and hear first-hand experiences of B'nei Torah who are working in fields such as law, business, and medicine. This series was co-sponsored by the Sganei Mashgichim, Career Development Center, Academic Advisement and the Office of Student Affairs.


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Getting Tesla Wrong
With this type of background, a mediocre quarterly report would be enough for a stock to trade up, in a neutral market. Yet, it got smacked 8.77% yesterday. What gives?
My question implies that I think it was, on the margin, incrementally speaking, a positive quarterly report. Here is why I think so:
The fear going into the quarter had primarily been around the bottom line outlook for 2013, and whether Tesla would have to launch another follow-on equity offering in order to fund the heavy working capital requirements. This did not happen. Yes, I'm looking at you, John Petersen.
Instead, the single fact from the Tesla report that distills the entire incremental verdict is this: Tesla will be profitable this quarter (1Q13), three quarters ahead of the previous plan (4Q13). Everything else from the quarterly report was noise.
That said, let's dig into a couple of tidbits from the noise:
1. Word Of Mouth Sales
To understand why Tesla is succeeding in the market, you have to understand how lyric its customers are. In the big scheme of things, Tesla has essentially no marketing presence -- very few people on Earth have been to one of the few Tesla stores, and Tesla does not advertise.
What Tesla has found is that most of its new sales are now some form of referral sales. Basically, the people who got their Teslas already can't stop talking about them with their friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers. They won't give up until they have sold a few of them.
As a result, Tesla adoption is occurring disproportionately in clusters now. This is particularly evident in Tesla's Silicon Valley home market. Today, as I have been every day in the recent weeks, I saw more Teslas than I could bother counting, and I wasn't even out a lot.
The word "sustainable" is being thrown around a lot, and I usually react against it with acute nausea. However, I will argue that there is nothing as sustainable for Tesla as passionate owners who sell the car for you. THAT'S sustainability!
2. Battery size mix
Tesla said that less than 10% of orders are for the smallest battery, the 40 kWh. It also said that more than 50% of orders are for the largest battery, the 85 kWh. Somewhere in-between are sales for the 60 kWh battery.


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- Mathematische Methoden in der Geothermie (2011)
- Insbesondere bei der industriellen Nutzung tiefer geothermischer Systeme gibt es Risiken, die im Hinblick auf eine zukunftsträchtige Rolle der Ressource "Geothermie" innerhalb der Energiebranche eingeschätzt und minimiert werden müssen. Zur Förderung und Unterstützung dieses Prozesses kann die Mathematik einen entscheidenden Beitrag leisten. Um dies voranzutreiben haben wir zur Charakterisierung tiefer geothermischer Systeme ein Säulenmodell entwickelt, das die Bereiche Exploration, Bau und Produktion näher beleuchtet. Im Speziellen beinhalten die Säulen: Seismische Erkundung, Gravimetrie/Geomagnetik, Transportprozesse, Spannungsfeld.
- Geophysical Field Modelling by Multiresolution Analysis (1998)
- Wavelet transform originated in 1980's for the analysis of seismic signals has seen an explosion of applications in geophysics. However, almost all of the material is based on wavelets over Euclidean spaces. This paper deals with the generalization of the theory and algorithmic aspects of wavelets to a spherical earth's model and geophysically relevant vector fields such as the gravitational, magnetic, elastic field of the earth.A scale discrete wavelet approach is considered on the sphere thereby avoiding any type of tensor-valued 'basis (kernel) function'. The generators of the vector wavelets used for the fast evaluation are assumed to have compact supports. Thus the scale and detail spaces are finite-dimensional. As an important consequence, detail information of the vector field under consideration can be obtained only by a finite number of wavelet coefficients for each scale. Using integration formulas that are exact up to a prescribed polynomial degree, wavelet decomposition and reconstruction are investigated for bandlimited vector fields. A pyramid scheme for the recursive computation of the wavelet coefficients from level to level is described in detail. Finally, data compression is discussed for the EGM96 model of the earth's gravitational field.
- On the Multiscale Solution of Satellite Problems by Use of Locally Supported Kernel Functions Corresponding to Equidistributed Data on Spherical Orbits (2000)
- Being interested in (rotation-)invariant pseudodi erential equations of satellite problems corresponding to spherical orbits, we are reasonably led to generating kernels that depend only on the spherical distance, i. e. in the language of modern constructive approximation form spherical radial basis functions. In this paper approximate identities generated by such (rotation-invariant) kernels which are additionally locally supported are investigated in detail from theoretical as well as numerical point of view. So-called spherical di erence wavelets are introduced. The wavelet transforms are evaluated by the use of a numerical integration rule, that is based on Weyl's law of equidistribution. This approximate formula is constructed such that it can cope with millions of (satellite) data. The approximation error is estimated on the orbital sphere. Finally, we apply the developed theory to the problems of satellite-to-satellite tracking (SST) and satellite gravity gradiometry (SGG).
- A: New Wavelet Methods for Approximating Harmonic Functions; B: Satellite Gradiometry - from Mathematical and Numerical Point of View (1995)
- Some new approximation methods are described for harmonic functions corresponding to boundary values on the (unit) sphere. Starting from the usual Fourier (orthogonal) series approach, we propose here nonorthogonal expansions, i.e. series expansions in terms of overcomplete systems consisting of localizing functions. In detail, we are concerned with the so-called Gabor, Toeplitz, and wavelet expansions. Essential tools are modulations, rotations, and dilations of a mother wavelet. The Abel-Poisson kernel turns out to be the appropriate mother wavelet in approximation of harmonic functions from potential values on a spherical boundary.
- Spherical Wavelet Transform and its Discretization (1996)
- A continuous version of spherical multiresolution is described, starting from continuous wavelet transform on the sphere. Scale discretization enables us to construct spherical counterparts to Daubechies wavelets and wavelet packets (known from Euclidean theory). Essential tool is the theory of singular integrals on the sphere. It is shown that singular integral operators forming a semigroup of contraction operators of class (Co) (like Abel-Poisson or Gauß-Weierstraß operators) lead in canonical way to (pyramidal) algorithms.
- An Adaptive Hierarchical Approximation Method on the Sphere Using Axisymmetric Locally Supported Basis Functions (1996)
- The paper discusses the approximation of scattered data on the sphere which is one of the major tasks in geomathematics. Starting from the discretization of singular integrals on the sphere the authors devise a simple approximation method that employs locally supported spherical polynomials and does not require equidistributed grids. It is the basis for a hierarchical approximation algorithm using differently scaled basis functions, adaptivity and error control. The method is applied to two examples one of which is a digital terrain model of Australia.
- Deformation Analysis Using Navier Spline Interpolation (1996)
- The static deformation of the surface of the earth caused by surface pressure like the water load of an ocean or an artificial lake is discussed. First a brief mention is made on the solution of the Boussenesq problem for an infinite halfspace with the elastic medium to be assumed as homogeneous and isotropic. Then the elastic response for realistic earth models is determinied by spline interpolation using Navier splines. Major emphasis is on the derteminination of the elastic field caused by water loads from surface tractions on the (real) earth" s surface. Finally the elastic deflection of an artificial lake assuming a homogeneous isotropic crust is compared for both evaluation methods.
- Equidistribution on the Sphere (1995)
- A concept of generalized discrepancy, which involves pseudodifferential operators to give a criterion of equidistributed pointsets, is developed on the sphere. A simply structured formula in terms of elementary functions is established for the computation of the generalized discrepancy. With the help of this formula five kinds of point systems on the sphere, namely lattices in polar coordinates, transformed 2-dimensional sequences, rotations on the sphere, triangulation, and sum of three squares sequence, are investigated. Quantitative tests are done, and the results are compared with each other. Our calculations exhibit different orders of convergence of the generalized discrepancy for different types of point systems.
- Combined Spherical Harmonic and Wavelet Expansion - a Future Concepts in Earth" s Gravitational Determination (1995)
- The basic theory of spherical singular integrals is recapitulated. Criteria are given for measuring the space-frequency localization of functions on the sphere. The trade off between space localization on the sphere and frequency localization in terms of spherical harmonics is described in form of an uncertainty principle. A continuous version of spherical multiresolution is introduced, starting from continuous wavelet transform corresponding to spherical wavelets with vanishing moments up to a certain order. The wavelet transform is characterized by least-squares properties. Scale discretization enables us to construct spherical counterparts of wavelet packets and scale discrete Daubechies" wavelets. It is shown that singular integral operators forming a semigroup of contraction operators of class (Co) (like Abel-Poisson or Gauß-Weierstraß operators) lead in canonical way to pyramyd algorithms. Fully discretized wavelet transforms are obtained via approximate integration rules on the sphere. Finally applications to (geo-)physical reality are discussed in more detail. A combined method is proposed for approximating the low frequency parts of a physical quantity by spherical harmonics and the high frequency parts by spherical wavelets. The particular significance of this combined concept is motivated for the situation of today" s physical geodesy, viz. the determination of the high frequency parts of the earth" s gravitational potential under explicit knowledge of the lower order part in terms of a spherical harmonic expansion.
- A Survey on Spherical Spline Approximation (1995)
- Spline functions that approximate data given on the sphere are developed in a weighted Sobolev space setting. The flexibility of the weights makes possible the choice of the approximating function in a way which emphasizes attributes desirable for the particular application area. Examples show that certain choices of the weight sequences yield known methods. A convergence theorem containing explicit constants yields a usable error bound. Our survey ends with the discussion of spherical splines in geodetically relevant pseudodifferential equations.


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Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies (documentary, 78 min.)
Produced by Martin Scorsese and Robert Greenhut and directed by Arne Glimcher, Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies is a cinematic tour through the effects of the technological revolution, specifically the invention of aviation, the creation of cinema, and their interdependent influence on artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. With narration by Scorsese and interviews with art scholars and artists including Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel, and Eric Fischl, the film looks at the collision between film and art at the turn of the 20th century and helps us to understand cinema's continuing influence on the art of our time.


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In today's world, Internet freedom lies at the heart of academic freedom. An open online platform where information and ideas can be exchanged unimpeded is essential to the rigors of contemporary scientific and intellectual exploration. At present, however, Internet freedom remains threatened worldwide. And this poses as much of a danger to scientists and other academics as it does to human rights activists.
Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss the impact of these challenges on the academic community in a keynote address entitled "Science and Academic Freedom in the Digital Age" before a crowd of 250 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
During the talk, I stressed that there are two simultaneous phenomena occurring throughout the world. On the one hand, we see the enhanced use of technology to monitor, censor, and chill free expression, including through attempts to intimidate intellectuals and stifle independent thought via surveillance, threats, interrogations and detentions. According to the OpenNet Initiative, for example, 960 million Internet users still live in countries that impose worrisome restrictions on content -- that's 47 percent of all Internet users.
On the other hand, we are also seeing incredible progress and intellectual ferment produced by the interdisciplinary cooperation between scientists, academics, human rights workers, diplomats, NGOs and businesses. Organizations like AAAS, for example, are using scientific advancements to document the destruction of villages in Darfur. Others, like the U.S. Institute of Peace, have an entire center devoted to science, technology and peacebuilding.
All of these efforts are rooted in principles articulated in the U.S. Constitution and subsequently incorporated into the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Protecting the right of freedom of expression is not merely an international obligation of states; it is also essential to the unfettered thinking that produces scientific advancement in the first place.
The U.S. government has therefore made it a foreign policy priority to protect the Internet as a platform for, inter alia, scientific discourse. As I described in a recent editorial for Science magazine, we launched a coalition of like-minded countries to protect global Internet freedom. In addition, we have in place many programs to expand infrastructure investment and lower the cost of access for many people worldwide. And through an Executive Order signed by President Obama, we have pledged to take steps to stop the transfer of technologies likely to be used by the Syrian and Iranian governments to commit human rights abuses against Internet users and others, scientists included.
The human rights and scientific communities have a storied partnership, one where academics have played important roles in advancing human rights and where human rights defenders have played vital roles in advancing scientific freedom. As challenges to both communities continue, so will the U.S. government's commitment to supporting, strengthening and defending scientific advancement and human freedom.
Robert L. in Canada writes:
Well said, and very true,,, science and human rights are very much "connected"..each is as important as the other,..and while countries outside north america are deeply involved,, there are some real, dangerous and very topical problems right here at home as well,,,RIGHT NOW, FOR SOME INEXPLICABLE? REASON, CANADA AND BC IS LETTING A LARGE NUMBER OF INTERNET CRIMINALS OUT ON EARLY RELEASE,these are the very same internet predators we!! worked so hard to put away due to their extreme risk to the vulnerable,..yet,,they can be used by and for OC again!,.. and for some reason?? Canada does not seem to care at all,..you! named Oct as national cyber crime awareness month[smart!!],.. in Canada??.. nothing!,.. it is not even on the table,, at all,..dont mistake, I love my country,,I just use this to point out that the problems are not confined to the "usual suspects", and that cyber stalking/harrassment and worse,, is alive and well in action in north america as well,...If! we dont solve this at home? we will fail abroad,..again...thanx for this U.S,, wish my! country was half as aware as you are,..
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Back in the day, the printing press helped to end the "dark ages" and foster the renassance in Europe...it's not so different with the internet in broad band global real time communications.
While the world stands idly by looking on...a few brave souls tell their story of anguish in hell trying to shed a little light upon the darkness that overshadows thier present reality.
Mark Twain once wrote, "History never repeats itself, but sometimes it rhymes."
Yeah, and we did nothing and stood by while Hitler created hell on Earth, in isolationist cowardice and self serving political stupidity thinking we could avoid a war because we did not want involvement in one.
Nor should this or a future President have any illusions now about what we must do as a nation to respond properly to this crisis, knowing full well we have been seeking "peace in our time" and that the only way to achieve that with Assad is a policy of "unconditional surrender" and all the kinetic involvement involved.
Folks @ State say " We don't want to make things worse by militarizing the sitiation any further than it has become."
This policy has made things much worse by it's very nature of inaction which proves the premis wrong on its face, that we "do no harm" in search of a diplomatic solution.
No one nation should or is willing to go it alone in military manner to bring peace, to prevent a wider war from becoming manifest as it surely will if nations do not act now, together.
Assistant Secretary Posner, with all due respect...you know these things to be self evident, and not a matter of science..tools are tools, what gives them purpose is the intent in which we seek to use them.
We have the means to stop the slaughter yet we do not employ them, therefore our national intent is rendered impotent!
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 1, 2008) - Behind a match-high 18 points from middle blocker Tracy Stalls (Denver), the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team swept Argentina 25-16, 25-18, 30-28 Sunday evening during the Pan American Cup's third day of pool play at Mexicali, Mexico.
Stalls scored seven of her 18 points in the first set as the U.S. jumped to a 5-0 lead and never trailed en route to the 25-16 victory. Team USA converted 12 of 18 attacks into kills in the second set and the Americans used a 6-0 run to take a 10-5 lead and never allowed Argentina closer than three points in the 25-18 victory. The U.S. needed five match points in the third set and saved one set point of its own to cap the victory with a 30-28 score.
The U.S. (2-1), ranked fourth in the world by FIVB but using a young roster at the Pan American Cup, continues pool play on Monday against host Mexico at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. The tournament field of 12 teams is broken into two pools of six teams. Pool play consists of five matches in five days. The winner of each pool advances directly to the semifinal round on June 6. The second- and third-place finishers in each pool will have crossover quarterfinal matches on June 5 to determine semifinal opponents for the pool winners.
Argentina, ranked 31st in the world by FIVB, entered the contest having won both its Pool A matches without dropping a single set.
Team USA started captain Angie McGinnis (Fraser, Mich.) at setter, Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) and Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) at outside hitter, Stalls and Alexis Crimes (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) at middle blocker, Heather Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) at opposite and Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) at libero. Alix Klineman (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) entered as a sub in the third set.
Stalls charted her 18 points with 14 kills on 22 attacks and a match-high four blocks. She held a .545 attack percentage and 64 kill percent. Richards added 10 kills on 14 errorless swings to go with an ace for 11 points. Crimes, the leading scorer for the U.S. in the first two pool play matches, contributed eight points with seven kills and a block. Hughes tacked on seven kills in the victory, while Barboza chipped in four kills and two blocks. McGinnis rounded out the scoring with three points on a kill, block and ace. Sykora passed at a 82 positive percent on 11 chances, while Barboza handled 27 of the team's 53 service receptions with a 63 excellent percent.
Georgina Pinedo led Argentina with nine points, all on kills. No other Argentina player scored more than six points in the match.
Behind the setting of McGinnis, the U.S. converted 45 percent of its attacks into kills with a .333 attack percentage. Team USA held an 8-1 advantage in blocks to offset Argentina's 5-2 edge in service aces.
The Pan American Cup will yield four berths into the 2009 World Grand Prix. The top three teams from NORCECA and the top South American team will advance to next year's annual FIVB tournament.
The United States is ranked fourth in the FIVB world ranking. However, Team USA is using a young team at the Pan American Cup to evaluate individuals for potential Olympic roster spots in 2008, as well for future teams in the next quadrennial beyond the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Team USA led from start to finish in the opening set after gaining an early 5-0 lead as Crimes scored the first two points followed by a Richards ace. Argentina cut the deficit to three at 7-4, only to have Hughes and Stalls converted consecutive kills to regain a 9-4 edge. After Argentina moved back to within three at 9-6, the U.S. rolled off three straight points with kills coming from Richards and Hughes for a 12-6 lead. Crimes downed a kill followed by an Argentina error out of the second technical timeout to give the Americans a 17-9 cushion. The U.S. scored five unanswered points as Stalls put down two kills and a block to yield a 22-10 lead. Argentina regrouped to scored four straight points to move to within eight at 22-14. Stalls scored two kills as the teams traded points giving the U.S. set point at 24-15. Richards ended the set with a kill at 25-16.
With Argentina leading 5-4 in the second set, the U.S. rolled off six unanswered points as Richards provided two kills in the run for a 10-5 margin. Argentina closed to within three points at 12-9, but former Stanford teammates Richards and Barboza scored consecutive points to push the lead back to five points, 14-9. After Argentina scored back-to-back points at 14-11, the teams traded points through 17-13. Hughes collected a kill and McGinnis put up a block as part of a 3-0 spurt giving the U.S. a 19-13 edge. Argentina answered with its own 3-0 run at 19-16, but McGinnis followed a Richards kill with an ace at 22-17. Team USA scored the final three points of the set, capped by a Hughes kill at 25-18. The U.S. converted 12 of its 18 second set attacks into kills to go with three blocks in the frame. In contrast, Argentina gave away six points on service errors in the middle set.
The U.S. gained a quick 3-1 lead in the third set, only to have Argentina tie the frame at 4-4. Trailing 7-6, Argentina scored three unanswered points for a 9-7 edge and increased its margin to three points at 12-9. Stalls hammered two kills around a Barboza kill to push the U.S. into a tie at 12-all. Team USA regained the lead at 15-14 on consecutive Argentina errors, but the lead swung back to Argentina at 16-15. The teams traded points until Crimes crushed a kill and Stalls put up a block to give the U.S. a 19-18 advantage. Argentina regained the lead at 21-20 with an ace. However, the lead was short-lived as Barboza and McGinnis connected for consecutive kills at 23-22. The U.S. gained match point at 24-23 with a Richards kill, but Argentina saved the opportunity. Crimes put away a quick kill at 25-24 for Team USA's second match point opportunity. After a third opportunity at 26-25, Argentina scored back-to-back points for a 27-26 advantage and its first set point of the third frame. Stalls saved the opportunity with a kill, then put up a block to give the Americans a fourth set point at 28-27. Argentina saved that chance, but committed its 11th service error of the match giving the U.S. a 29-28 lead. Stalls ended the match with her fourth block at 30-28.
For the U.S. Women's National Team Press Kit for the 2008 Pan American Cup, visit http://www.usavolleyball.org/media/national/08PanAmCupPressKit.pdf.
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for Pan American Cup
# - Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
3 - Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford University)
4 - Alix Klineman (OH, 6-4, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Stanford University)
5 - Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M University)
7 - Tracy Stalls (MB, 6-4, Denver, Colo., University of Nebraska)
9 - Lauren Paolini (MB, 6-4, Ann Arbor, Mich., University of Texas)
10 - Alexis Crimes (MB, 6-3, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Long Beach State University)
12 - Heather Hughes (OPP, 6-2, Fallbrook, Calif., Loyola Marymount University)
13 - Katie Olsovsky (OPP, 6-3, Hermosa Beach, Calif., University of Southern California)
16 - Lindsey Hunter (S, 5-10, Papillion, Neb., University of Missouri)
17 - Angie McGinnis (S, 5-11, Fraser, Mich., University of Florida)
18 - Kristin Richards (OH, 6-1, Orem, Utah, Stanford University)
19 - Juliann Faucette (OH, 6-2, San Diego, Calif., University of Texas)
Head Coach: "Jenny" Lang Ping (not traveling)
Pan American Cup Head Coach: Tom Hogan
Pan American Cup Assistant Coaches: Gen Kawakita, Denise Corlett
Pan American Cup Schedule at Tijuana Mexicali, Mexico
Pool A at Mexicali, Mexico (all times listed as Pacific Time)
5/30: Argentina def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-13, 25-17, 25-16
5/30: Dominican Republic def. USA, 20-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-23, 15-8
5/30: Mexico def. Costa Rica, 25-19, 21-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-10
5/31: USA def. Costa Rica, 25-20, 25-10, 27-25
5/31: Dominican Republic def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-12, 25-17, 25-17
5/31: Argentina def. Mexico, 25-16, 25-18, 25-16
6/1: Dominican Republic vs. Costa Rica, 4 p.m.
6/1: United States def. Argentina, 25-16, 25-18, 30-28
6/1: Mexico vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 8 p.m.
6/2: Trinidad & Tobago vs. Costa Rica, 4 p.m.
6/2: Dominican Republic vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
6/2: USA vs. Mexico, 8 p.m.
6/3: USA vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 4 p.m.
6/3: Argentina vs. Costa Rica, 6 p.m.
6/3: Dominican Republic vs. Mexico, 8 p.m.
Pool A Standings
Dominican Republic 2-0
Argentina 2-1
Mexico 1-1
Costa Rica 0-2
Trinidad & Tobago 0-2
Pool B at Tijuana, Mexico (all times listed as Pacific Time)
5/30: Brazil def. Venezuela, 25-11, 25-21, 25-19
5/30: Puerto Rico def. Peru, 25-20, 25-17, 25-21
5/30: Canada def. Cuba, 20-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-12, 17-15
5/31: Peru def. Venezuela, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 15-11
5/31: Puerto Rico def. Cuba, 20-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
5/31: Brazil def. Canada, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13, 25-13
6/1: Canada vs. Venezuela, 4 p.m.
6/1: Brazil vs. Puerto Rico, 6 p.m.
6/1: Cuba vs. Peru, 8 p.m.
6/2: Cuba vs. Venezuela, 4 p.m.
6/2: Canada vs. Puerto Rico, 6 p.m.
6/2: Brazil vs. Peru, 8 p.m.
6/3: Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela, 4 p.m.
6/3: Peru vs. Canada, 6 p.m.
6/3: Cuba vs. Brazil, 8 p.m.
Pool B Standings
Brazil 2-0
Puerto Rico 2-0
Canada 1-1
Peru 1-1
Cuba 0-2
Venezuela 0-2
Classification Rounds at Mexicali, Mexico
6/5: Quarterfinals or Classification 5-8 Mexicali, Mexico
6/6: Semifinals or Classification 5-8 Mexicali, Mexico
6/7: Championship or Classification 3-4, 7-8 or 5-6 Mexicali, Mexico


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Pueblo's Ortiz asks Dems for 4 more years
Explaining that elections are a small part of his job as Pueblo County clerk and recorder, Gilbert "Bo" Ortiz asked a packed house of Democrats Tuesday for four more years to protect the right to vote for "not just our generation but for (his son) Evan's generation."
Ortiz announced his re-election campaign without mentioning his potential Republican challenger, Victor Head, but did talk about his nemesis, Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler.
"In 2011, I was told by the secretary of state that we could not send ballots to (soldiers) who were not active voters," he said of Gessler, a Republican, in front of a raucous crowd assembled at the Rotunda at the Pueblo County Courthouse. "And we took him to court and won and we could send them.
"Our election laws allow every voter to register and get their vote counted. This is not Florida, it's not Ohio."
Ortiz, 43, said his office treats all voters the same, "Democratic, Republican, Green Party, we'll fight for your right to vote," Ortiz said to applause.
Elected in 2006, Ortiz is running for his third term. There are just a few term limits for county officials in the state.
Many of his workers were in the crowd to show support.
And those workers came in for praise from Ortiz, who pointed out that his office has limited time standing in line for license renewals by placing them online and allowing for payment via credit and debit cards and setting up a system online for land title companies to avoid trips to the courthouse as well as other improvements that make up more than 75 percent of his office's duties.
But in a political time, and running against the man who headed the recall of former state Sen. Angela Giron, there was little doubt that Ortiz's announcement was all about politics.
"I'm asking you for another four years," he said, "in this, the people's office."


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Event Details: Fiction to Film: Book talk and Movie Screening- SLEEPY HOLLOW
Description: Hi all: Please join us in Whittier Cafe next Wednesday from 7:15PM to 10:00PM for a book talk and movie screening of Sleepy Hollow. Pizza and snacks will be served! You can read the short story by Washington Irving and talk about it from 7:15 to 8:00, or just watch the movie from 8:00 to 10:00. We will also be raffling off some prizes including next month`s book (Life of Pi), metrocards, and gift cards. Please RSVP by using the link provided here so we can get a head(less)count for PIZZA AND SNACKS.
Type: Film
Location: Whittier Cafe
Date & Time: 11/30/2013, 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe
No Need for Partners!
Episode 5 | TV-14
Mishoshi's old Galaxy Police partner shows up at Tenchi's house on a rescue mission, only to be shocked to find her old friend living with a space pirate, a princess, and a mad scientist!
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