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Debates of Oct. 31st, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #40 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was workers.
- Question Period
- Food and Drugs Act
- Business of Supply
- Persons with Disabilities
- Regional Economy
- Junior Football
- Ground Observer Corps Wings
- Medal of Bravery
- Rouge Park, Ontario
- Diwali Milan Celebration
- Firearms Registry
- Yvon Boivin
- Ann Southam
- Firearms Registry
- Women's History Month
- Brain Tumour Awareness Month
- Remembrance Day
- Asbestos
- The Economy
- Firearms Registry
- Government Procurement
- National Defence
- Afghanistan
- National Defence
- Human Rights
- Foreign Affairs
- Veterans
- National Defence
- Asbestos
- Foreign Affairs
- Treasury Board
- G8 Summit
- Tourism Industry
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Auditor General
- The Economy
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Northern Development
- Justice
- Champlain Bridge
- Afghanistan
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Points of Order
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
Diwali Milan Celebration
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Wladyslaw Lizon Mississauga East—Cooksville, ON
Mr. Speaker, last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Diwali Milan celebrations organized by the Rajasthan Association of North America-Canada, a non-profit organization with a mission of preserving and promoting Rajasthan culture, values, heritage and traditions from within Canada and educating current and future generations about their motherland, while enjoying the crisp freedoms that life in Canada allows them.
Part of the celebration was the awards ceremony where outstanding individuals were recognized for their achievements, hard work and dedication in promoting the culture, values and heritage of Rajasthan.
I take this opportunity to thank the president of RANA Canada, Mr. Yogesh Sharma, and his team for the tireless work, dedication and leadership. I also congratulate the honourable recipients of individual awards: Prerna Khandelwal, Mahendra Bhandari, Ashok Khandelwal, Ekta Mantri and Shalini Vyas, and RANA Business Excellence Award recipient Globeways Canada Inc.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Bev Shipley Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, summer has come to an end, fall harvest is under way and, before winter sets in, another hunting season in Lambton—Kent—Middlesex is upon us. It is a time when rural and urban hunters in my area get together to replenish the freezer of many people: family, friends and those who struggle to make ends meet.
Bringing an end to the long gun registry is yet another step our Conservative government is taking toward a Canada that protects the innocent, lives by the rule of law, encourages personal responsibility and respects the rights of Canadians, whether they live in the city or the country.
Legislation has been launched, and another promise to Canadians will be kept. Long gone will be the long gun registry.
Yvon Boivin
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Robert Aubin Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Yvon Boivin's exceptional commitment to the people of Trois-Rivières and his involvement in the community.
In my riding and other neighbouring ridings, over 850 families are seeing their life savings disappear as a result of the discovery of pyrrhotite in the concrete foundations of their homes.
Instead of merely seeking to solve his own problem, Mr. Boivin chose to act as a leader and to counsel and defend the many victims of pyrrhotite by chairing the Coalition Proprio-Béton.
For the victims, the consequences are just as devastating as those of the flooding in Montérégie, for example. However, the time it will take to get back to normal is much longer and there are far fewer support measures in place.
I would therefore like to commend Mr. Boivin for his civic engagement and assure him of my ongoing support in obtaining a fair and equitable solution from the Government of Canada.
Ann Southam
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Stella Ambler Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, one of the finest human qualities is generosity. The late Ann Southam, who died in November 2010, knew that.
Ann Southam, a celebrated music composer and Order of Canada recipient, left a generous endowment of $14 million to the Canadian Women's Foundation, the largest single donation a community-based Canadian women's organization has ever received from any individual. Her gift will fuel the foundation's important work of investing in programs that move women and girls out of violence and poverty and into confidence and success.
By supporting the Canadian Women's Foundation, Ann Southam's legacy of generosity will empower countless women and girls across Canada.
I encourage Canadians to celebrate the generosity and vision of Ann Southam today.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the government's abuse of its power and the dangerous path it is taking the country down.
In Bill C-19, Ending the Long-gun Registry Act, we see the Conservatives giving in to their worst instincts in proposing to destroy all the data. Their solution to a registry that cost too much to establish in the first place is to commit to spending millions more to wipe out the records from that same registry, untold millions more.
The government was not given a mandate in the last election to have a bonfire of the vanities--in fact, two bonfires, one for the data and another one for the $2 billion that has already been spent.
From shutting down debate on the Wheat Board to building prisons for crimes the government cannot find, the 60% of Canadians who opposed the government are proving it right that we need electoral reform in the country to have it truly represented in the government of the day. If ever a government has made that case, it is this government.
If the provinces and the police want the data, why will the government not simply give it to them?
Women's History Month
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kellie Leitch Simcoe—Grey, ON
Mr. Speaker, October is Women's History Month in Canada. This year's theme is "Women in Canadian Military Forces: A Proud Legacy".
It highlights the important contributions of women to the Canadian military forces throughout Canada's history. It is an ideal time to learn about their stories, celebrate their achievements and be inspired by their courage and perseverance.
Women such as Shirley Robinson, who served with distinction in the Canadian military, dedicating herself to removing gender-based barriers, and Susan Wigg, who was one of the first women to attend Royal Military College, should be acknowledged for their hard work. Both of these outstanding women have been recognized for addressing gender-based issues and for helping make the Canadian Forces more inclusive.
Canadian men and women should be inspired by their example and the example of other women who help defend freedom, democracy and human rights.
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Justin Trudeau Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, today is the last day of Brain Tumour Awareness Month in Canada. This may come as a surprise to some of my colleagues in the House.
For too many Canadians—more than 50,000 of them—their brain tumour diagnosis also came as a surprise.
As we have all experienced through family and friends, and even through some of our colleagues here, cancer does not discriminate and can strike quickly.
Thousands today do not even know yet that they have this increasingly common, through often hard-to-detect, form of cancer.
New technologies and treatments mean that, these days, this disease is less often fatal, but with improvements to come, we can make that a guarantee.
An increasing number of survivors are also coping better and living more normal lives. They walk these halls and pass us on the street. They are not simply enduring their struggle; they are thriving and winning.
It therefore gives me great pleasure to be able to both celebrate them and increase awareness by highlighting Brain Tumour Awareness Month.
Remembrance Day
Statements By Members
October 31st, 2011 / 2:10 p.m.
Greg Kerr West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, 93 years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns of the First World War fell silent. On November 11, our nation will pause to remember the generations of Canadians who have bravely served our country, and we will honour those who continue to serve today.
With the First World War centennial approaching, let us take a moment to remember some of the historic milestones that contributed to our proud military heritage and helped shape our country: the Battle of Passchendaele, the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of Beaumont Hamel and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Throughout these battles, regiments from across the country fought together to forge a new and stronger sense of Canadian identity.
This important chapter in our history must not be lost, and we should all encourage young Canadians to take an active role in remembrance by taking an active role ourselves.
Lest we forget.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, despite years of opposition to the government's policy on asbestos from average Canadians, scientists and the worldwide community, we now see that division is beginning to appear in the government's own benches on this important file. The member for Sarnia—Lambton told the media, "I'm definitely not supporting the mining or exporting of asbestos".
We know there are more. We know there is growing opposition among Conservative MPs on just how out of touch the government position on asbestos really is.
However, there is a chance for Conservative MPs to stand in the House, to stand with Canadians, to stand with the worldwide community and to stand up for a just transition. All that is needed is for the Prime Minister's office to allow Conservative MPs who agree with New Democrats on asbestos to stand in their place and vote to turn the page on asbestos.
It will be a great day for Canada's reputation on the world stage, a great day for health and safety of workers and a great day for democracy.
The Economy
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Joy Smith Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Mr. Speaker, the IMF's annual review of Canada supports the government's plan to return to balanced budgets in the medium term.
As the Minister of Finance said:
Thanks to our sound and stable economy and measures taken in the Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the IMF is maintaining its positive outlook for Canada.
The IMF statement endorses the measures taken by the government to promote the long-term stability of Canada's housing market, including changes in the rules for government-backed insured mortgages.
The statement confirms our financial sector is solid, noting the government's "high prudential standards and rigorous supervision". The statement recognizes substantial progress in advancing international and domestic financial sector reforms.
The IMF welcomes our intention to launch a Canadian securities regulator.
Although GDP is up for August, the global economy is still fragile. That is why our government is implementing our low-tax plan to create jobs and economic growth. Our plan is working.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the latest GDP numbers show a stagnation of the economy with one exception, the oil and gas sector, thanks to the Conservatives' favouritism. However, high productivity sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure were flat or down.
Is this not further evidence that we should prolong the stimulus package and target high productivity sectors?
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, the government's position is that we should keep going down the path that we are on because it is working. The IMF says so. The World Bank says so. Today StatsCan again says so. What we are doing is working.
Since the worst part of the recession in July 2009, the Canadian economy has produced over 650,000 jobs, more than 80% of which are full-time jobs. We are getting the job done for Canadians and that is why they have entrusted our government to continue focusing on the economy.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, not only are Conservatives refusing to act to help our economy, they are also turning off the taps of the previous stimulus package.
The city of Hamilton stands to lose $7.8 million in infrastructure funding today. There is no reason for the government not to invest the money that was budgeted for infrastructure.
Why not ensure that every penny allocated to stimulate the economy will actually go to stimulate the economy?
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, I would simply point out for the Leader of the Opposition that our economic action plan has indeed worked. The Auditor General took a look at our economic action plan, the way in which we were investing our funds and said that we did it prudently and responsibly. It is true that the stimulus spending has ended and that the stimulus spending had the positive effects that we intended.
Now we are moving to the next chapter of our economic action plan, which is drive to a balanced budget, while putting in place policies that drive up economic growth and create jobs for Canadians. It is what we promised to do. It is what we are going to do.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, this does not help the economy.
The GDP numbers should wake the Conservatives up. The economy needs further stimulus, not an abrupt end to the money already promised.
In Saint-Eustache, for instance, work was delayed because of federal red tape. The city is not to blame, but the Conservatives are using that as an excuse to cut funding for the bridge to Îles Corbeil.
Instead of cutting off the stimulus funding, why not prolong or even expand the program?

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic at the Department of State on February 3, 2011. After their meeting, the pair signed the Open Skies Air Services Agreement, which will allow for an open travel corridor between our two countries.
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The Secretary said the Open Skies Agreement will advance economic opportunity. "...This will allow for an open travel corridor between our two countries, which will go a long way to increasing the flow of tourism to the beautiful country that Croatia is and creating new investment opportunities," she said.
In closing, Secretary Clinton said, "...We look forward to continuing our partnership and we look forward to Croatia's prospective membership in the European Union."
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The elegance of Eliane Elias
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I rarely work the morning shift around here. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. newscasts are Doug Doyle territory and for good reason. It takes a special man to get up at 3:30 a.m. and get here in time to deliver the news at 6 a.m., sharp. Frankly, I ain't that special, man. Those of you who've heard me at that time in the morning, know what I'm talking about.Still, when Doug's out, I get the call. One recent morning, however, I was sitting at my desk, staring blankly at my computer monitor, the written word failing me, when all of a sudden, dripping from the speakers behind me, like honey on a nubile neck, comes Eliane Elias singing Jobim's "Photograph (Fotografia)."
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There will be one non-Ghibli program for the kids and it's free — preview footage of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and a salute to and chance to meet and get a free book by children's book author and illustrator Peter Brown. And for those who miss The Secret World of Arrietty or are obsessed with seeing it again, you don't actually have to wait until Disney gives it its big American release Feb. 17. Sam Wade, owner of Premiere Video just emailed me to let me know that Arrietty is available to rent on Blu-ray as well as on standard definition DVD. You can get the details in my KidFilm story here.
PHOTO: Kiki's Delivery Service will be screened at the Angelika Film Center as part of USA Film Festival's 28th annual KidFilm Festival.


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SPOKANE, Wash. - FedEx predicts Monday was the busiest day in its history as more than 19 million packages were scheduled for delivery to homes and businesses around the country and FedEx delivered a lot of them.
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It is good that you are actively thinking about what steps you can take to prevent history from repeating itself. Although cardiovascular disease (CVD)—the number one killer and a leading cause of premature, permanent disability in the US—may be more common in families with a positive family history of CVD, the outlook is far from hopeless.
Scientists have established that several risk factors—both modifiable (such as diet, physical activity level, and tobacco use) and nonmodifiable (such as age and genetics)—play a role in the development of CVD. Moreover, scientists are not even sure if the increased risk of developing CVD in someone with a family history of the disease is solely a result of a shared genetic predisposition or if it simply represents a greater exposure to the same harmful environmental influences.
The Human Genome Project was completed in 2003. The project was a scientific undertaking to identify all the genes in human DNA. It was done to assess specific genes to determine individual disease risk. Examples of genetic influences on cardiovascular risk that researchers studied included the following:
However, while genetic and protein markers may identify enhanced CVD risk (and would allow for targeted prevention) further confirmation is required before widespread clinical use is indicated.
What is known is that CVD occurs more commonly in families with a positive family history of the condition. This means that your risk of CVD is increased if any of your immediate relatives, such as siblings, parents, or children, have or had heart disease, a heart attack, or stroke, especially before age 50.
Research clearly demonstrates that family history of CVD is an independent predictor of disease. One study looking at CVD in families in Utah found that while only 14% of families had a strong positive family history of coronary artery disease (CAD), these same people accounted for 72% of all CAD events (such as heart attack and coronary bypass surgery).
And, while only 11% of families had a positive family history of stroke, 86% of all early strokes occurred in these families. Since major cardiovascular risks (such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption) may be less prevalent in Utah than in other states, these results may not apply throughout the country.
Nonetheless, because family members share not just the same positive family history, but also other modifiable risk factors as well, family history can help doctors capture the underlying complexities of both genetic and environmental (behavioral) influences leading to the appearance of disease.
Perhaps most important, people at risk for CVD because of their genetic makeup can benefit from modifying their behavior. For instance, quitting smoking is projected to decrease CAD to a greater extent in men with a positive family history of CAD compared to men without a positive family history.
Thus, family history is an important tool used by doctors to evaluate risk of CVD.
In the future, as the genetic basis of CVD is unraveled, doctors may be able to diagnose disease based on tests for genetic markers.
In the meantime, while a family history of CVD does not doom you to the same fate, you are at a higher risk. Therefore, modifying certain risk factors for CVD, may help you reduce your risk of disease. These modifiable risk factors include the following:
Some doctors may also recommend taking aspirin daily or other medications. Talk to your doctor to find out if this is suitable for you.
Remember, prevention is key. Keep in mind, too, that if you have a family history of CVD, your children are at an increased risk as well. But you can set them on the right path to a healthful lifestyle. Children learn from example. So, if they see you eating right, not smoking, and getting plenty of exercise, they will be more likely to follow your lead.
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The College of Family Physicians of Canada
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Last reviewed March 2015 by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Merger recommended
BROCTON – The consultants from Western New York Educational Service Counsel recommended the merger of the Brocton and Westfield school districts, and the State Education Department accepted their nearly 300-page report.
Wednesday evening, the four consultants spoke about the report and presented copies of document to board members, administrators, and members of the District Advisory Committee at a joint meeting of the Brocton and Westfield Boards of Education.
The report not only recommends a merger, it also details 22 other recommendations for how the district should be structured. Each recommendation is followed by a finding or findings, drawn from data, that support it.
Consultant Robert Christmann told the audience that to recommend a merger, the consultants needed to find that a merger will produce both cost savings through economies and efficiencies and expanded educational opportunities for the students.
He said, "The arguments have to be supported by data."
Before beginning to detail the recommendations consultant Marilyn Kurzawa quoted a member of the advisory committee who wrote, "This is not about which town is better, nor is it about which "school" is better. It is about how we can literally save the educational system in two floundering school districts by consolidating them into one self-sufficient and productive one. We really need to take the bull by the horns so to speak and decide exactly what we are looking for in our school district. We are starting with two extremely similar districts that already fit seamlessly on a few fronts. We need to start from that aspect if we really expect to make any headway at the onset of this endeavor."
In addition to the recommendation that the district merge, the report recommends:
That when negotiating new contracts for the merged district, the new board of education should start from scratch rather than level up from one contract to another. (Leveling up requires the best of both contracts be accepted.)
That when negotiating new contracts, the new board strongly consider a longer school day.
That both transportation centers remain in use to house buses during Phases 1 and 2. Brocton's bus garage would house buses for the north and east bus runs and would be used for all maintenance work. The Westfield bus garage would be used for storage of buses for south and west bus runs and possibly house maintenance and buildings and grounds vehicles. District needs would be assessed to determine a future use of this building, if any.
The current use of two bus runs (one for elementary and one for secondary) should continue for the foreseeable future.
The new board of education should determine a new transportation policy for the district which they believe to be safe, fair and equitable for each of the K-12 grades, specifying the distance, if any, for walkers. It is expected that no bus run will be greater than 60 minutes, and most would be less than 45 minutes.
In addition to the reduction of one superintendent, there should be a transition to a Central Business Office under BOCES, thereby making those services eligible for additional state aid. Further reductions would impact one elementary principal and one high school principal. There would also be a reduction of one business official, business office staff, and some clerical positions.
Based on the number of students in Brocton in Phases 1-2, the disciplinary duties of administrators, the APPR teacher evaluation requirements, budgeting and transportation responsibilities, scheduling events, dealing with parent and personnel issues, overseeing instruction in the building and the goal of accelerating the school academic improvement process, it would be important that the new board add the position of K-12 assistant principal.
That there be employed one BOCES K-12 curriculum and staff developer to hasten and deepen the instructional focus in the new district. In particular, attention would be given to the areas of elementary language arts and mathematics. While there would be a greater emphasis at the elementary level, assistance would also need to be given to the secondary staff for the same purpose, especially at the middle level.
That there be employed a Director of Pupil Services to deal with several areas of concern identified through the study process.
That the services involving 1.6 staff working currently as a part-time between the two districts in the area of technology be changed to create a 1.0 full-time position responsible for educational technology programs.
In other areas of personnel there would be a restructured .5 full-time equivalent position of director of athletics; that the number of psychologists be reduced from 2 to 1; that the guidance staff be reduced from 2.5 to 2 and assigned to the secondary level with the employment of a new full-time position of school social worker assigned to the elementary level; that one cafeteria manager, one transportation director and one head custodial position all be eliminated.
That the new superintendent of the district make, as a priority, a review of staff levels for clerical, custodial, mechanics, buildings and grounds, food service and transportation positions, based on the number of staff employed. During phases 1-3 there can be reductions in each area.
That the new district reduce health services (nurse) by .5 full-time equivalent, board clerk by 1 and treasurer by 1.
That at both the elementary and secondary buildings a support staff member be employed/ reassigned to provide additional security for students and staff.
That the new Operating Incentive Aid that comes to the newly merged district be allocated by the new board as follows: 40 percent to reduce taxes, 35 percent to improve student programs and address personnel costs, 25 percent to reserve funds for providing greater long term financial stability and to use for the 2 percent local share of any future capital expenditures.
In order for the new board to maintain legally a capital reserve fund from 25 percent of the operating incentive aid, the voters must approve the establishment of a capital reserve account. This money is then available to cover the local share of any capital project (2 percent) and to provide savings for future needs as determined by the voters.
That there should be a review of all secondary courses to make sure that they reflect State Education Department requirements and student needs. The new board should strongly consider the reinstatement of any electives reduced already as well as implementation of new electives. There should be strong consideration given to the reinstatement and immediate expansion of a variety of advanced placement (AP) classes. The Agricultural Program should be given strong consideration for reinstatement. All courses, current and new, should have a minimum of eight to ten students enrolled before they are implemented. General class sizes at the secondary level should average 20 students … Courses affiliated with two and four year colleges should also be examined for student access.
That there should be a thorough and deliberate assessment of building needs in the new district. A capital project should be proposed to meet those needs. Planned well, the project should not require local funding to cover costs.
There should be annual student enrollment projections to monitor district change.
As a new district and as soon as possible, all staff should organize into whatever formal bargaining units reflect their needs. The bargaining process should immediately begin with the new school board.
That there be a nine member board of education for the new district.
A three-phase multi-year plan to use parts of both buildings in the beginning and then eventually phase into a single building.
Phase 1 and for a three-year period, students would be organized as follows: pre-k-3 in Brocton; pre-k-5 in Westfield and grades 6-12 in Brocton.
Phase 2 and for a two year period, that all elementary students K-5 be housed in Westfield.
In Phase 3, there will be created one building, using existing facilities which may require renovations to be educationally appropriate, or the construction of a new facility mid-way between existing facilities.
The consultants were applauded by the audience for their work. Jeff Graebel, president of the Westfield Board of Education and Thomas DeJoe, president of the Brocton Board of Education both cautioned that the report has to be studied carefully.
Superintendent John Hertlein said, "I have reading for the weekend."
The districts intend to put the report online. If the board decides to go forward there will be future public meetings before a straw vote is held in June.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Revisiting Neo Sci-Fi, Solar Fields, Future Earth ...
A few days ago I filmed my haul video for this new collection from M.A.C. I stated in the video that I wanted to give myself some time to get a feel for some of these products and give additional swatches to other M.A.C products so you can see how they compare.
Let's start off with Neo Sci-Fi and their shawdows, and Solar Fields and their Solar Bits.
I posted some colors from M.A.C that I thought were in the similar color family. I put initials next to the eyeshadows so I could remember which ones they were.
On the left column, you have Time and Space on the top and Woodwinked on the bottom. On the right column you have Tempting, Bronze, and Bronzescape. You can click on the picture to expand. They all look pretty different in the picture. I think the lighting might also play into that though. Woodwinked and Time and Space look like they could be related in person.
The next swatches are of the Black Ore Solar Bits. I wanted to see how it would look under different bases. I used from left to right: blacktrack fluidline, the eyeshadow by itself, and then cashflow paint pot. You can see the cashflow definitely brings out more gold, the blacktrack brings out more black, and the shadow by itself is in the middle. You actually don't need a pigmented base to make this shadow stand out. But you do need something underneath to help it stick.
Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
I also finally got a chance to try out my sample of the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. I was a bit nervous because I have sensitive skin and I didn't know if the scrub would be too harsh. The MA's said the granules are made of sugar and dissolve into the skin as you blend it in. When I applied, I put some on my fingertips and proceeded to rub it into my face. The fragrance is actually a pretty strong floral scent. I did notice the the scrub was a bit rough. I had to be very gentle. I think I should have wet my face before I applied it. When I rubbed it in, I didn't notice the sugar dissolving like it had done in my hand at the store. After I added some water it was a little smoother but still hadn't broken down completely. I didn't want to keep bruising up my face so I just washed it off with warm water. Afterwards, I noticed my face felt really clean and kind of tight. Actually, it felt a bit dry afterwards. I don't really like that feeling since my skin is already dry. The next morning, I didn't notice any breakouts so that was good. All in all, I think I would prefer this one as a body scrub. It seemed a bit too harsh for the face. I'm going to skip out on buying this one.
Prep and Prime Microfine Lip Refinisher
When I heard about this product I was sooooo excited. I have major chap lip problems! I haven't tried any of MAC's lip conditioners before, but I thought I would jump on this since it was two in one. It has a conditioner on one half and the scrub on the other. On specktra, they said you applied it like a normal lip balm, with both sides working together. Rub in with your finger, and then wipe off with damp cloth. I tried it that way and wasn't satisfied. I think I like using the scrubby side first so it can really slough off the dead skin, then use the moisturizing side afterwards. I don't think this product is a wonderworker...it did get some dry skin off but I had to kind of rub the rest of my chapped lip skin off on a towel afterwards (sorry, was that TMI?). However, my friend Melissa tried it out and she loved it.
7 comments:
- missxxmai said...
I was going to purchase the lip refinsher, but the lady told me that she wouldn't suggest it. She had told me that the concern was it was a 2 in 1. Sounded great, but it just didn't work so well!
Anyhow, I love reading your blog! I actually started at youtube, and then continued on here. Now I just can't leave! LOL, thanks for all the helpful info! Keep up the good work =)
- May 28, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- Joyce said...
Hey sis have you tried Mary Kay's Satin Lips Lip Mask? Its a GREAT lip exfoliator. I bought mines from eBay for like less than %5.00 :)
- May 28, 2008 at 3:19 PM
- ilurvemakeup said...
That Volcanic Ash Exfoliator is weird, I'd be scared to use it for some reason :s As for the Rimmel foundation primer, no worries girly! :) I'm just glad I was able to test it out and return :)
- May 28, 2008 at 7:29 PM
- Vanessa said...
Great comparisons sis! I am loving Black Ore, Femme Fi, and Magnetic Fields!
- May 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- Lily said...
thanks for the review. i've been wondering about this one since i have dry skin too and pretty much everything dries it out.
i'm sorry you didn't have any luck with the microfine lip refinisher. i bought it and i love it lol. i only use it as an exfoliator though since chapstick pretty much does the job just as well when it comes to the balm part.
- May 31, 2008 at 12:54 AM
- Emilee @ GMM said...
I got a sample of the exfoliator today because it was completely sold out at my store! I haven't tried it yet, but I'm kind of curious as my skin needs a little exfoliating lately. :P
I liked the e/s, but a lot of them were similar enough that I didn't bother with purchasing them. Pretty collection, though. Thanks for the swatches!
- June 2, 2008 at 4:17 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
missxxmai: yah i thought it was just okay too...but i'm glad that you stopped by!
joyce: ohhhh no i haven't...i've been looking for one too, thanks!
lurve: well i'm glad you could return it!
vanessa: me too!
lily: yah, def got me some dry skin...i think i'm using mine pretty much for the exfoliator too
emilee: no prob, let me know how you like the exoliator :)
- June 2, 2008 at 3:35 PM


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Maybe he's on Team Heather, maybe he's just jealous that Paul's still got a face, but Michael Jackson has a message for Paul McCartney on the 25th anniversary release of "Thriller" -- the song is mine!
FOX News reports that the new mixes on the re-release of "Thriller" are out, and Paul is nowhere to be seen on the new version of "The Girl is Mine." Jacko and producer Will.I.Am have scrubbed Macca out of the song, which was originally, of course, a duet. He's a real nowhere man!
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At the conclusion of the piece, China Moses and her mother are onstage, in action -- China in the foreground, DDB at her side. China's current album is a tribute to Dinah Washington. Her pianist is Raphael Lemonnier. Their label is Blue Note in Europe. China's website has more.


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NMU student dies in dorm room
School board to discuss Best Practices incentive
ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming school board is scheduled to discuss the Best Practices incentive and changing its meeting days and time at its meeting tonight.
The board meets at 7 p.m. in the Ishpeming High School library.
At a special meeting Dec. 27, the board heard the first reading of changes to board polices that would allow it to comply with the Best Practices incentive. At its meeting tonight, the board will hear the second reading and then will be able to take action on the policy changes.
The Best Practice incentive is part of the State School Aid Act and allows schools to receive an additional $52 per student if seven of the eight Best Practices are met. By approving the board policy changes, Ishpeming will meet the requirements for the incentive program.
Also at the Dec. 27 meeting, the board heard the first reading of a proposal to change its meetings to 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month to help coincide with the financial reporting and accounts payable. The board currently meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month
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Synthetic biology fuels promise to be competitive with ordinary fuels when they hit the market in a few years.new industry of microbial fuels might indeed prove to be green. Or it might lead to more greenhouse gases and create extra pressure to convert land to farm fields to feed these hungry microbes. "The devil is in the details," says William Laurance, a senior scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute who studies the environmental effects of biofuels.
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Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments and questions posed by my hon. colleague from the New Democratic Party. He raises quite a myriad of questions, although I am not sure that I got them all.
I will take the last one first, the fact that the money could fluctuate quite a bit. Of course governments at all levels must deal with this all the time and I suspect that while it does pose some problems in the sense of ongoing stable funding, government at any level would have to deal with the fact. On any given year the money might fluctuate somewhat.
I think my hon. colleague would agree that the key point here is getting the federal government to recognize for the first time that when a tax is collected on gasoline or fuel, in some cases diesel fuel for trucks and locomotives, there should be a commitment that money is actually spent on infrastructure. That is what we are not seeing.
All the questions that he is raising are quite valid. If this motion were to pass, those are things that could be worked out. This would not be unique in the sense that we already have a number of agreements between the provincial and federal levels of government, indeed tripartite agreements in many cases with municipalities as well.
They are not insurmountable. There should be an agreement on a commitment by the municipalities and the provinces to actually target that tax room to infrastructure, and be held accountable for that spending so that we do not end up in a similar situation that we have at the federal level where that money comes in at less than 2%. Even when the Canada infrastructure program is added in, that the government keeps bragging about, it is still only about 10% of the money that is collected.
What we are dealing with here is, first and foremost, accountability and a recognition by the federal government that it has a responsibility, when it collects these billions of dollars in fuel taxes, to spend them in rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure from coast to coast.
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Oak Ridges
Bryon Wilfert Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, there are lots of questions I could ask this particular member, but I will just ask him one specific question.
The fact is that if dedicated taxes go to specific programs, there is always the danger of overfunding in some programs and underfunding in others. This hon. member has raised issues in the House where he says the government should respond in emergencies. Where would the flexibility be if we were to take the hon. member's advice and simply dedicate taxes to put us basically in a financial straitjacket?
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, that would be almost hilarious if this were not such a serious issue.
We are talking about a government that has overtaxed Canadians to the tune of some $8 billion. That is the surplus. To suggest that by dedicating some of the gasoline taxes or, as this motion says, to free up that tax room for the provinces and municipalities, would somehow create a straitjacket is absolutely ludicrous. The government has overtaxed Canadians consistently ever since it balanced the budget and eliminated the deficit. It continues to do it today with no prioritization other than to just dole out money to its friends. It has been caught doing it time and time again.
Millennium Excellence Award
Statements By Members
June 12th, 2003 / 1:55 p.m.
R. John Efford Bonavista—Trinity—Conception, NL
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation has announced its excellence awards for 2003-04. I am honoured to congratulate students from my riding of Bonavista--Trinity--Conception in recognition of their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership, and interest in innovation.
Jillian Croke, a student of St. Gabriel's All Grade School in St. Brendan's will receive a national level excellence award worth $5,000, renewable for up to three additional years to a maximum of $20,000.
Jonathan White, a student Lester Pearson Memorial High School in Wesleyville, will receive a one-time local award of $4,000.
MacKenzie Young, a student at Heritage Collegiate in Lethbridge, will receive a one-time local award of $4,000.
I am extremely proud that the federal government has been able to support such dynamic young people as Canada's future lies in our youth.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Grant McNally Dewdney—Alouette, BC
Mr. Speaker, June 1 marked the 18th annual HSBC Childrun to raise money for children with cancer at B.C.'s Children's Hospital and throughout the province.
The Childrun is a family fun run with individuals, as well as corporate and school team members, running, walking or wheeling around either a one or five kilometre course.
This year, 2,882 participants, including 31 school and 19 corporate teams, raised over $100,000 for childhood cancer. I wish to congratulate all of the participants and teams for their contribution to the fight to cure childhood cancer.
My entire family participates in this annual run to help raise funds for B.C.'s Children's Hospital Oncology Clinic. We would like to thank everyone who sponsored us, including many members of the House. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Oncology Clinic and 3B who help so many families through very difficult times.
Adstock Strongman Festival
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gérard Binet Frontenac—Mégantic, QC
Mr. Speaker, Adstock's first Strongman Festival will be held from July 10 to 13 under the patronage of Hugo Girard.
Hugo Girard, a police officer from Gatineau and world record holder, is the strongest man in the world, having won, among other things, the 2002 World Strongman Super Series sponsored by the International Federation of Strength Athletes. Since 1998, he has stunned crowds across Canada, the United States and Europe with his feats of strength and immeasurable challenges.
Twelve strong men from Canada and the United States will compete at the Adstock Strongman Festival, and the winners will move on to the provincial competitions.
Since the dawn of time, people have always been fascinated by strong men, from Samson to Cyr to Schwarzenegger. I cordially invite you to come to Adstock to watch the demonstrations of physical strength that are part of our folk tradition in Quebec.
Congratulations and best wishes to the volunteer organizers from the lovely municipality of Adstock.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Sophia Leung Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, on May 31 I had the honour of opening the Multicultural Helping House Society's new centre in my riding of Vancouver Kingsway.
The new facility will provide services such as helping new immigrants: locate a place to live, find a job, learn basic computing skills, and learn about emergency first aid. I am proud that the society will provide an essential service to many new immigrants and their families.
I would like to congratulate President Tom Avendano and Vice-President Eleanor Guerrero-Campbell, and the many volunteers for their contributions to this special project.
Stroke Awareness Month
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Rose-Marie Ur Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to inform members of Parliament and all Canadians that the month of June is Stroke Awareness Month. I speak today not only as a member of Parliament but as a wife of a stroke survivor.
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada. Each year, approximately 16,000 Canadians die from a stroke. There are between 40,000 and 50,000 strokes in Canada each year. Currently, approximately 300,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. After age 55, the risk of stroke doubles every 10 years.
In adults, stroke is associated with risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure or history of strokes in the family. In children, a stroke is usually the result of another underlying disease or condition.
The warning sings of stroke are caused by the sudden interruption of brain function. Some warning signs include: sudden weakness, numbness or tingling in the face, arm or leg; sudden temporary loss of speech or trouble understanding speech; sudden loss of vision, partially in one eye, or double vision; sudden severe and unusual headache; or sudden loss of balance.
Although there has been significant advancement in stroke research, we need to continue our research to understand the reasons why strokes occur and ways to prevent them. Unless the prevention of stroke is improved, the number of strokes across Canada is expected to increase over the next two decades.
Millennium Excellence Award
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that three of my young constituents have been selected to receive one of the 404 millennium excellence awards this foundation provides to outstanding Ontario students entering college or university for the first time in 2003.
Selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, community service, and leadership and innovation, they represent the future of our country.
I would like to recognize Crystal Chan, Jenny Yap and Teresa Racco, from Mayfield Secondary School and St. Marguerite Youville Secondary School in Brampton, for their outstanding accomplishments. My most sincere congratulations to these young achievers and my very best wishes for even greater success as they move forward in life and make their mark on the future of our great country.
Daniel Vendette and Bruno Langlois
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Francine Lalonde Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Daniel Vendette and Bruno Langlois, two dockers from the Port of Montreal who, on May 23, did not hesitate to brave the icy waters of the St, Lawrence River to save a mother and her child.
Josée Vigneau, aged 27 and five months pregnant, slipped off the dock into the river with Maude, her two-year-old daughter, in a dangerous space between the dock and a ship that was moored there.
Twenty seconds later, Daniel Vendette, who was working nearby, did not hesitate to dive into the dark waters to rescue mother and child with the help of his colleague, Bruno Langlois, who guided him from the dock. It was not a moment too soon: the child was already a metre under water.
Modest about their achievement, our two heroes did not have much to say when they were questioned by the Journal de Montréal . At the risk of embarrassing them, I want to congratulate them publicly today.
Bravo to Mr. Vendette and Mr. Langlois. Bravo to all the dockers who bring so much life to the riding of Mercier.
Millennium Excellence Award
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Werner Schmidt Kelowna, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the following young people from our Kelowna constituency who are the recipients of this year's millennium excellence awards.
Based on a national competition, each has been recognized for excellence in academic performance, leadership, community involvement, and interest in innovation.
They are: Andrea Pisesky, Teryn R. Buna, Glen Y. Chua, Ryan T. Dyk, Lindsay N. Maier, and Jenna O'Donnell. I congratulate them on their achievement. May these scholarships take them a step further to the realization of their dreams.
Italian Canadians
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Massimo Pacetti Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, QC
Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, June 1, 2003, over 3,000 people participated in the festivities for Italy's national holiday "Festa della Republica" as well as for the first anniversary of the opening of the Leonardo Da Vinci Cultural & Community Centre in my riding of Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel.
The Consul General of Italy, COMITES of Montreal, the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, and the Italian-Canadian Foundation hosted the day's events. Other dignitaries in attendance included the Speaker of the Senate, as well as senators, members of Parliament, members from Quebec's National Assembly, the Mayor of Montreal, and many city councillors and community representatives from across the island.
As my riding of Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel has the highest concentration of Italian-speaking Canadians, the location chosen could not have been any better. The riding continues to be one in which different cultural groups, traditions, and beliefs are valued and maintained.
I am proud to represent a riding that serves as a model for all others across the country. It is a place where people, no matter what their origins, can live together in friendship as a true representation of Canada's diversity.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
James Lunney Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, visiting Parliament today is a courageous group of women, the women with the red umbrellas. They came from across the country to share their stories of recovery from the debilitating disease of bipolar depression.
These women lived through tragedy until they discovered a simple vitamin and mineral supplement which helped them to recover their lives and restore them to their families. Over the past year Health Canada has initiated progressive restrictions on their supplement. The simple vitamin and mineral formula has been turned back at the border and people calling Health Canada are being told the product has been banned.
Clinical studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, and the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology . Unbelievably, research at the University of Calgary which was funded by the Alberta Science and Research Authority was shut down by Health Canada, even though there is no evidence of harm to anyone taking this product. These people are here representing thousands across the country who feel their health and security are being threatened by this Health Canada embargo.
Will the minister ensure access to this product is not impeded and that the right to freedom of choice in personal health care by Canadians is respected?
National Winter Holiday
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pat O'Brien London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, the bitterly cold and interminable winter just now barely fading from memory serves as a vivid reminder that Canadians deserve a national winter holiday.
The many long weeks from New Year's day to Easter represent the longest time Canadians endure without a long weekend. There are several worthy possible reasons to create a new national holiday. The latest suggestion comes from a group called the Guinness Party of Canada which, while having some fun, still promotes the serious idea of making St. Patrick's day a national holiday, and some of my colleagues opposite agree. Some 90,000 Canadians recently registered their support for this idea online.
Whether it be flag day, heritage day, St. Patrick's day or some other day, it is time to seriously consider giving Canadians a winter long weekend. To that end, in the fall I will present a private member's bill to create a national winter holiday.
New Brunswick
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
John Herron Fundy Royal, NB
Mr. Speaker, on August 27, 1952, the federal government authorized the expropriation of the 720 square kilometre area in southwestern New Brunswick, now occupied by CFB Gagetown. Three thousand residents, including 720 families in 20 rural communities, were forced to leave their homes.
On December 3, 1952, Colonel A.J. Brooks, member of Parliament for the riding of Royal, rose in the House and stated:
--it came as a great shock to the people in [Western Queen's county] to read in the newspaper that their homes [farms, communities, churches, schools, friends, societies and cemeteries] were to be taken from them and that this was to be a military area.They are splendid people; they are people whose ancestors lived in that section of the country for four and five generations.
Some of those ancestors were my Irish ancestors in that regard. Fifty years later, former residents and descendants will gather to reflect on their heritage and celebrate their once proud communities.
I invite all members of Parliament to join the thousands of former residents and their descendants from all across North America for the 50th anniversary of this tragic event.


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Former Fat Girl Lisa Delaney�s advice for getting your sweet tooth under control.
Spry editor Lisa Delaney is one of the rare souls who know what it�s like to be an �after.� This journalist and author of Secrets of a Former Fat Girl�shed 70 pounds�and six dress sizes--and has kept it off for 20 years. She answers your questions here each week.
DEAR FFG: I have overwhelming cravings for sweets, and as a consequence, I�m getting a belly. I�m under a lot of stress being a caregiver for my elderly parents (even though I do have help). How can I cope with this out-of-control sweet tooth?--Barb
DEAR BARB: I know from experience how tough caregiving can be on so many different levels. Even with outside help, it�s a huge responsibility to shoulder, not to mention the fact that you�re having to come to grips with the fact that your parents are declining. When my dad was sick, I saw that particularly in my sister, who did much of the day-to-day caregiving in addition to the responsibilities for her own family and work. I live in a different city and flew back and forth to help�but even I experienced the feeling of constant anxiety, never knowing when something will go wrong. It can be almost completely paralyzing. Caregiving is so physically and emotionally exhausting that we have little left for ourselves. We don�t have the energy to get out and do something really good for ourselves�like go for a walk�and even if we have the opportunity. So we eat. We eat to comfort ourselves, we eat because we�re grieving, we eat because it�s the only thing we have the energy to do at the end of a day. So, how do we STOP that sweet tooth from taking over? A few thoughts.
Take up a new hobby. This might sound crazy, but using the respite time you do have to try something new�dancing, knitting, painting�could help you break the stress cycle that�s so common among caregivers. You need to get distance from your fears and grief, and the focus and concentration learning something new requires can give you that. If it�s something active, all the better. Even joining a walking group or scheduling a swim a couple of days a week could help. I had committed to a learn-to-row class before my dad got sick, and forced myself to follow through. My rowing sessions became a real bright spot during a dark time. Read more about my rowing adventure here. [LINK TO http://spryliving.com/articles/my-first-time-rowing-2/]
Go cold turkey�for a week. Sugar is a tough addiction to break�the more you have, the more you want. Try vowing to cut yourself off altogether for a week to help wean your sweet tooth off the stuff.
Have one �cheat� day a week. After your sugar-free week, give yourself one day a week where you can eat sweets�then cut yourself off for the rest of the time. This not only helps you slash calories, but it gives you something to look forward to and makes you appreciate your treats more. Treats by definition are supposed to be something special, but when we allow ourselves to eat them any time, anywhere, we devalue them. The �cheat day� idea elevates treats to their rightful place.
Don�t keep sweets in the house. Clear your pantry and candy dishes of sugary stuff, and on your cheat day, buy only what you will eat that day. If it isn�t at hand, you�re less likely to dip into the stuff.
Find low-cal substitutes. If you find yourself needing to munch on something�anything�get yourself sugar-free gum, chopped-up fresh veggies (celery, carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers), even fruit. No, it�s not chocolate, but it may help satisfy the urge to eat.
Give yourself a break. Acknowledge that this is a tough time, and make these small changes slowly and patiently, knowing you will have good days and bad days. If your stress boils over and you go on a binge, remember that tomorrow is another opportunity to make a fresh start.
Lisa Delaney is editor of Spry magazine and Spryliving.com. Ask her your question here.


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Since the trace A+C can never be zero for an ellipse, the arbitrary scale factor in the coefficients of the conic equation can be naturally removed by the normalization A+C=1. This normalization has been used by many researchers [17, 21]. All ellipse can then be described by a 5-vector
and the system equation becomes:
Given n points, we have the following vector equation:
The function to minimize becomes
Obtaining its partial derivative with respect to and setting it to zero yield:
The solution is readily given by
This method is known as pseudo inverse technique.


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Topic: multimodel form woes, and booleans
I've been browsing the tutorials for saving multiple models with a single form, as it seems quite a popular problem some, including me, are facing. The thing that makes this difficult in my case is that I have an existing parent model that the two new ones relate to, and the tutorials seem to only be about creating two new models, as far as I've seen.
on to the relations:
album has_many :volumes
volume belongs_to :album
volume has_one :dimension
dimension belongs_to :volume
def create
@album = Album.find(params[:id])
@volume = @album.volumes.create(params[:volume])
@dimension = @volume.dimension.build(params[:dimension])
if @volume.save
redirect_to :action => 'show', :id => @volume
flash[:notice] = "Successfully created..."
render :action => 'new', :id => @album
and heres the form:
<%=start_form_tag :action => 'create', :id => @album%>
<%= error_messages_for :volume%>
<%=error_messages_for :size%>

volume title:	<%=text_field :volume, :vol_title%>

volume number:	<%=text_field :volume, :vol_number, :size => 10%>

Pages:	<%=text_field :volume, :pages, :size => 10%>

width:	<%=text_field :dimension, :width, :size => 5%> cm

height:	<%=text_field :dimension, :height, :size => 5%> cm

thickness:	<%=text_field :dimension, :thickness, :size => 5%> cm

<%=submit_tag 'Submit'%>

the create action throws a nil.build error on submit, but the volume is still created successfully.
also on a related note, I've been wondering what the best way to deal with boolean values in forms, that would actually reflect on different ones to the end-user, for example if I had a boolean "read_direction" where 0 would be left-to-right, and 1 right-to-left, and I'd want to show this in the form instead of the raw value so the user doesnt have to guess, the new form is easy to hack around, but I'm wondering if theres a solution so I could use the same form for my edit action and still get the boolean autocompleted?


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Why does everyone store compressed Sheng teacakes just as they had received them? They are only made that way because they once had to survive a long journey across China on horseback across mountains and the Yunnan people have stuck to this tradition.
I'm new to this site but I haven't heard of anyone breaking up a Sheng pu'erh and offering techniques on properly storing and aging the loose tea product.
I don't know about you but I don't want to have to wait 10 or 20 years
to enjoy a tea I bought today. I also don't want a collection of tea cakes
built up in my dresser drawer. I like to keep things simple.
I've only been around here a few days. Is this a new topic?


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Retailers haven't perfected buy online, pick up in store yet
57.5% of all shoppers use the omnichannel service, but only 31.6% describe it as being a smooth process, according to a new report.
Retailers haven't perfected buy online, pick up in store yet
57.5% of all shoppers use the omnichannel service, but only 31.6% describe it as being a smooth process, according to a new report.
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New York retailers use Taap.it app to combat Amazon's Price Check app.
I had such a laugh when the Retail Industry Leaders Association two weeks ago cried foul over Amazon.com Inc.'s Amazon Price Check app. Welcome to the 21st century, folks. Welcome to the mobile revolution. The genie's out of the bottle and you can't stuff it back in.
The Amazon Price Check app enables consumers to use their smartphones to scan the bar code on a product in a store and automatically see Amazon.com's product information and price on that item. The app essentially turns a store into a showroom for Amazon, No. 1 in the Internet Retailer Mobile Commerce Top 300. That's one of the smartest plays in mobile commerce today.
What really irked some store retailers was a promotion Amazon.com ran this month. Scan a product and receive $5 off the Amazon price. And a consumer could do that three times. Nice.
But now the creators of an app that has been in business since July are fighting mobile with mobile. Taap.it Live Local, free in the Apple Inc. and Android app stores, has this year signed up more than 5,000 small, local merchants in New York City, it says. The merchants offer their goods via the app; consumers can buy through the app and have products shipped to them or pick up products at the stores.
Effective yesterday, Taap.it is offering $10 off select items, double Amazon's offer. This is what I was talking about in my Dec. 8 blog post about the Retail Industry Leaders Association's laughable pronouncement. Store retailers have to use mobile technology to counter other retailer's mobile moves. Taap.it is the perfect example of this.
And there's much more retailers can do. Place 2-D bar codes on signs in stores that when scanned lead to mobile web-based content that showcases special in-store offers. Launch a mobile app that includes tools like an outfit builder that encourages customers to piece together multiple items in a set that can't be beat by a web-only retailer trying to muscle into the store with its mobile app. Do like Orbitz has done and launch mobile-only deals, offers that not only beat those from other retailers found on price comparison scanning apps but also the offers found in your own store.
Stop crying and fight back. Mobile is here to stay and it will only be getting more powerful. Kudos to Taap.it, a real fighter.
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The West Coast premiere of Inuksuit at the 2012 Ojai Music FestivalPosted by Christian Hertzog in Concert review, Concerts, Contemporary Classical, Experimental Music, Festivals, Ojai, Percussion, Photos, Post Modern, Premieres, tags: Inuksuit, John Luther Adams, Ojai Festival, percussion, Steven Schick
They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, so consider this photo album a 26,000 word review until I file my story. Inuksuit was one of the most extraordinary pieces of music I've heard since–well, John Luther Adams' orchestra and tape work, Dark Waves. (On Sunday, we'll hear JLA's two-piano version of Dark Waves.)
Do read Paul Muller's account of this concert and Thursday evening's concert.
To give you some idea of what the performance was like, here are some crude videos I made on my not-designed-for-filming camera. The mike on the camera did a reasonable job of capturing the changes in sound as you moved from one spot to another, as I did throughout the performance.
If you're reading this before or around 11 a.m. PST June 9, hop on over to the live stream from Ojai to watch/hear Marc Andre Hamelin, Christianne Stotijn, and Martin Frost perform Alban Berg, as well as an orchestral work by Eivind Buene. Watch it here.


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