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Over 22 years ago, I sat down with Bill Neville and Mike Flemming, at Bill's house in Colorado Springs, and began the writing of new book on the fundamental levels of coaching. This week, I helped out doing IMPACT Instructor refresher courses by webinar, from the comfort of our own homes, as we shared the newest research, best practices, and ideas in making the course Citius, Altius, Fortius, as it has been done each and every year since 1988.
After watching my son and daughter play in the 38th annual Motherlode over the Labor day holiday (they took 5th each time out of 40-80 teams in Coed, and men's BB/women's B, thanks in part to Grassroots Commission member Denise Sheldon partnering with them in two of the divisions), and a long staff retreat covering our strategic plans for 2011-16, it was nice to get back to teaching teachers. The webinar also made me realize how long we have been teaching coaches to be better at their role, just like they teach their athletes to be better, we do our part to help them be better.
When the fantastic New York Times article "Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits" came out we were while up in Aspen, I marveled at how the principles we have been teaching for decades in IMPACT for athlete development, are equally appropriate to student development. I also could only laugh at how the same challenge of "We coach the way we were coached" impacts teacher education.
The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to a retiree taking on a new language. But they directly contradict much of the common wisdom about good study habits, and they have not caught on.
For instance, instead of sticking to one study location, simply alternating the room where a person studies improves retention. So does studying distinct but related skills or concepts in one sitting, rather than focusing intensely on a single thing.
"We have known these principles for some time, and it's intriguing that schools don't pick them up, or that people don't learn them by trial and error," said Robert A. Bjork, a psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles. "Instead, we walk around with all sorts of unexamined beliefs about what works that are mistaken."
So take time to read the article, as I am certain it will help you be a better teacher, parent and coach…
Principles and best practices are the core of the IMPACT course, yet many do not know the history of how USA Volleyball began to help all coaches teaching our youth. I had run the US Jr. Olympic Volleyball Championships in Albuquerque in 1987, and we had coaches buying their kids beer, other coaches buying and setting off fireworks down the dorm hallways, and several other actions which were not doing the right thing. The thing was though, USAV, while having had coaching education classes since the mid-1970s, only had a small percentage of coaches learning from the courses. No one was telling the Jr. Olympic Volleyball coaches the code of conduct we expected to be followed, nor was there any sharing of the new ideas we were gathering from winning medals in the Olympics. Instead, as Nev put it, we were letting coaches use our kids as guinea pigs as they learned how to coach by trial and error.
So the leadership at USAV and the Junior Olympic Volleyball Advisory Committee realized we needed to create a low cost, core principles founded, mandatory (at some level) coaching education program to bring a coach up to speed. My wife then, Laurel, was training with the US National team a second time (after being a member of the 1980 Olympic team that did not go to Moscow due to the US government boycott), getting ready for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, so I had the time to research and write the first edition and even run the entire operation.
We wrestled with the title, bouncing around words that would capture the intent of the program, using a thing called a thesaurus, as the Internet was still a few years off. The word hit home was IMPACT…and then the three of us sat for over two hours, crafting the words to fit the term. Mastery…. research… science based… professional…. theory…. effort…. motor learning… ethics… not all the ideas or words could be found to fit, but they could be put into the chapters which would focus on three key areas:
With the help of Dr. Carl McGown, part three was finished first. Now, readers of this blog know the huge impact Carl has made on our sport, from the 1970s National teams to the most recent gold medal in Beijing. So you must read this article he and Dr. Steven Bain just wrote called "Motor Learning Principles and the Superiority of Whole Training in Volleyball." Read it, print it off and take it to work and read it again. Put a copy in your bathroom and read it again and again.
The double edge sword – opportunities yet responsibilities - of teaching principles and philosophy became the next chapters, and included the risk management materials from our insurance company at the time. With no Google or Internet, digging up the resources was the hardest task, including information on youth programming, beach volleyball, and parental support. Dr. Dave Epperson had already begun his great work in parent education and helped greatly in that one area.
In the end, the first IMPACT manual was 66 pages in all. A hard copy of a master was send to each RVA, so they could print as affordably as possible. Indeed, affordability was also a design of this program, with each region setting their own costs. Even today, some RVAs teach IMPACT for no cost and others for $20 including the 100 page book. It is the kind of value USA Volleyball provides for our sport, for boys, girls, beach and indoor programming as it is the right thing to do.
The intent was and remains that at the base level, the course would not teach volleyball skill, but teaches how to teach better. So that if a coach wanted to teach serve reception with a forehead pass, as I oft saw my Italian players do when I was coaching while playing professionally in Italy, then fine, as long as they did it efficiently by motor learning principles and the kids continued to love the game. We wanted to be proactive in risk management too, so new coaches learned not to put clipboards on the floor, and the code of conduct they were expected to follow – which came much later as a standalone document for coaches and now even all club personnel. The regions were asked to identify their best teaching coaches, those who would represent USAV best, and who were good at public speaking. Dozens of leaders arrived at the Olympic Training Center to be taught how to be IMPACT instructors, spending three days in the process.
Bill Neville taught the first IMPACT at the US Jr. Olympic Volleyball Championships in Fort Collins in 1988. ALL National Championship competing coaches, who did not already have USAV, FIVB, ASEP, or Canadian Coaching Education certificates, or a degree in coaching, were to attend. It was a fascinating group of coaches – with experience from one to over 30 years. The number of coaches who felt they did not need to learn of risk management, motor learning theory, and other IMPACT topics, was amazing. They felt their experience meant they did not need to be there. My favorite moment was when a long time coach asked Bill "What is the proper footwork to get outside on the block?" The coach went apoplectic when Bill responded "Either get there, or get on the bench." Even then, the number of coaches who only knew how, rather than the why, was substantial.
We got a USOC grant to add the skills and systems to the project a few years later. This became the PLUS section where an RVA could do one to six hours of extra training in a gym, and teach those areas many new coaches would need. There again, we made sure not to just focus on the highest level of teams, but to help coaches be aware of the 6-3 and 6-6 offensive options, and the zero and one blocker defensive options you might be best with. Each skill is covered with the main cue words, images and best games or drill to teach the skill.
To date, tens of thousands of volleyball coaches have taken 240 minutes out of their lives to be given the latest core research ideas and thoughts. Researchers grant permission for USAV to excerpt and share key passages, and entire articles on core principles. The Coaches Code of Conduct was included starting in 1995 and background screening for all coaches began in 2006. USA Volleyball has a Code of Conduct for all Junior Club personnel working with athletes 18 and under. This includes club directors and officials. I wonder if other volleyball organizations have or require such education, reflection and paperwork. Extra work and expense? Sure, but like IMPACT, these things are simply the right thing to do for quality Jr. Olympic Volleyball programming and athlete protection.
The latest 2010 background screening information shows 73 coaches were disqualified from coaching USAV Jr. Olympic Volleyball and USA Jr. Olympic Beach Volleyball, up from 53 in 2009. With club coaches being in contact with far more than the 9-12 players they are coaching, I would guesstimate last year over 7,000 of our athletes were protected from these background check failing coaches. I wonder how many "coaches" chose in advance, knowing what USAV policies are, to join another sport or volleyball organization where mandatory background checks are not performed, if 73 knew they were getting checked and still tried. It cannot be tracked, but I am sure it is far more than 73 – for each of those coaches not passing the screening, are free to go coach volleyball in non-USAV sanctioned events.
I also have found it fascinating that the National Basketball Association and NCAA find it necessary to spend millions of dollars to form a program called "iHoops." – To quote from a May 2010 NCAA press release - "Jointly established by the NCAA and NBA in 2009, iHoops is committed to providing a structure and creating programs to improve the quality of youth basketball in the United States to enhance the athletic, educational and social experience for millions of boys and girls, parents, coaches and officials. As the popularity of basketball continues to rise -- it is currently the number one U.S. participatory team sport with 23 million boys and girls playing the game -- iHoops provides a renewed emphasis on the fundamentals of the game and safety and support of its participants. iHoops' extensive online community and network of events and programs will play a vital role in the game's long-term growth. Elmore (IHoops CEO) will oversee the expansion of original content and special offerings on iHoops.com, which currently provides supporting services and resources for players, parents, coaches, officials, teams and event organizers including skills training, educational programming, events registration, instructional videos, highlights, blogs, social media, and eventually online education courses for coaches and officials."
Well, there is no need for the NCAA to worry about volleyball, men or women. USA Volleyball has been doing the right thing in all those areas. Indeed, sounds like they are ramping up at iHoops to do what USAV had been doing for decades. We win record setting numbers of Olympic and Paralympic medals, while growing the game on all levels. We work closely with our 40 Regional Volleyball Associations and over 30 Affiliated Organizations – like the National High School Federation and the NCAA, and also must partner with our National Olympic Committee (NOC) – the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and with our International Federation (IF) – the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). That is what a National Governing Body does, by law we must do those important things. We can't just pick out an area of our sport that makes money, and ignore the other areas like Paralympics or the disadvantaged areas of our sport. In every state of the USA, we train officials, players, and we teach coaches too. USA Volleyball has been around since 1928, and now is preparing for the London Olympics and Paralympics in 2012 and for Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
From the past, present and future, there are always new things to learn, improve upon and dream, so if you have not taken IMPACT in the last few years, I would urge you to attend an RVA training, or sign up for the webinars and get all the latest information. In the meantime, thanks for all your help in growing the game, and let us know if you have any ideas on how to do it even better.
The following comments were made on our previous web platform and have been transferred here to maintain the historical record.
On September 14, 2010 Alan Chew wrote
I especially like the journal on motor learning. It is proven valid around me: a college junior of mine who has not undertaken ANY volleyball training just did brilliant job in a competition. Block kills a top hitter and received from hard hit of strong hitter. What he did is just play game everyday. John, your philosophy is very true: the game teaches the game. I have decided to change my coaching style now. Let's see what difference can I make. Hope to get more tips from you. Cheers.
On September 14, 2010 John Kessel wrote
Alan - Your ability to learn and apply such changes is to be commended. Everyone, over at Gold Medal Square, Steve has added a very detailed and important response on the topic of strength training effects and blocked vs. random training. MAKE SURE TO READ THE COMMENT SECTION ALSO - found at https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=209110778919597025&postID=7881461471732827171
On September 20, 2010 Tim Vande Schraaf wrote
John, a good read. We do believe the on court and in person is much more effective to our coaches, but as you said the goals are to "teach" some risk management, so we are at a minimum accomplishing that via the web. Tim
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Thesis Defense
The Master of Fine Arts thesis is a book-length project (for poetry, about 50 poems, for prose writers at least one hundred pages). The thesis is the centerpiece of your master's work: this is your chance to work closely with your advisor to produce a publishable piece of writing that will carry you from your career as a student into your career as a writer.
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- Do not see it as a "rag-bag" in which to throw the bits and pieces you have produced in the programme: it should be as fully developed and cohesive as a project you have been commissioned to write for publication.
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- Start of third year: you are strongly encouraged to have a complete draft of your thesis by the time you start your last year in the programme. Although you may well have more time to write than in past years, the time demands for graduation mean you only have a semester and a half to work on your thesis this year.
- March of your third year: you should have a polished draft of your thesis that you have worked on in close consultation with your advisor. You must submit a copy to all of your committee members (including your external examiner) at least two weeks before you defend. (Note: if you cannot make this deadline, reschedule your defence. Cutting the time you allow your committee to read your thesis is not acceptable).
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NORTH HARMONY – Joshua Risley, 24, of Gerry was charged with moving from lane unsafely Monday. At 11:50 a.m. deputies responded to a single-car accident on Route 394 in the town of North Harmony. Risley, in an attempt to avoid a car slowing in his lane, traveled off the roadway and struck a telephone pole. This caused the vehicle to overturn and strike a flag pole. Risley was issued an appearance ticket for North Harmony Town Court. Deputies were assisted by the Ashville Fire Department and Risley received no injuries.
Jamestown Police arrest several during Operation Impact
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Police Depart-ment, assisted by the New York State Police, Chautau-qua County Probation and Chautauqua County Sher-iff's Office, on an Operation Impact Detail served several arrest warrants throughout the city Friday. During this detail, several homes were checked and six residents were subsequently arrested based on outstanding warrants.
David E. Shaffer, 45, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree menacing on an arrest warrant from Jamestown City Court.
Victor J. Cameron, 38, of Jamestown was charged with petit larceny on an arrest warrant and a violation of probation warrant both from Jamestown City Court.
Roberto Rodriguez-Cruz, 28, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree assault on an arrest warrant from Jamestown City Court.
Jeremy M. Smith, 19, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny on an arrest warrant from the City of Jamestown Court.
Isaiah T. Pearson, 19, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal contempt on an arrest warrant from Jamestown City Court. Pearson attempted to flee from officers who were checking a residence for him. A foot pursuit ensued and Pearson was apprehended leading to a subsequent charge of resisting arrest.
Michael A. Lapp, 24, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree assault on a bench warrant from Chautauqua County Superior Court.
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RANDOLPH – On Monday, troopers charged Ronald Lilley, 40, of Cherry Creek with felony driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.
Lilley pulled over on Route 241 because his truck was having mechanical problems. A trooper stopped to assist him and reportedly discovered Lilley was intoxicated. Lilley was transported to state police barracks in Jamestown where he provided a breath sample reported to be .12 percent. A check of his driving record revealed three DWI convictions since 2004, making the charge a felony.
Lilley was processed, arraigned in the Town of Randolph Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Randolph Court at a later date for a felony hearing.
GERRY – On Sunday, troopers charged Ashley Swan, 23, of Lakewood with aggravated driving while intoxicated.
At about 8:20 p.m. a trooper responded to a personal injury auto accident on Route 60. Reportedly, Swan had rear-ended a vehicle while she was texting in an intoxicated condition. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to WCA Hospital in Jamestown by the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department for non-life threatening injuries.
Swan was uninjured in the collision. She was transported to state police barracks in Jamestown where she provided a breath sample reported to be .21 percent.
She was processed, issued tickets returnable to the Town of Gerry Court and released to a sober individual.


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The Coolest Museums and Galleries in Prague
So we kind of know what you're thinking. Museums & galleries? Either you've seen them all (at least the ones you read about in your travel guide – come on, fess up!) or you're just 'not that into art' (shame on you… shame!). Either way, you're done with museums and galleries. Finito. Over it. Am I right or am I right?
Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but we're not buying that. The thing is, Prague has a variety of really cool and unique museums, galleries & alternative art spaces which will make even the biggest art non-enthusiasts (OK, we may have just invented that word) wax lyrical about the latest Damien Hirst piece. Don't believe us? Read on & join the cultural revolution. We dare you. After all, you may just awaken your inner Banksy in Prague!
Poupětova 1, Prague 7
This is the contemporary art mecca of Prague. Once upon a time DOX was a factory – that explains its typically industrial appearance. We love this place because it usually showcases 3 or 4 DIFFERENT exhibitions at once (getting our money's worth!), has a rad design shop (one of the best in Prague, in our humble opinion) and organizes a plethora of art-related events. We think Jeff Koons would approve.
U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 – Malá Strana
Once again, the history of this place dates way back (research actually traces it as far back as the 10th century – no joke!). Kampa is a pretty awesome contemporary art museum, full of pieces from the private collection of Meda and Jan Mládek (when you visit Kampa, be sure to read about their lives… interesting & fascinating!). Taking pics with the 'baby' sculptures, which are located right outside the museum, is also a must.
Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1
This is a bit of a hidden gem. You may think that because the Rudolfinum gallery is located in the same building as the Czech Philharmonic, it must be a stuffy and boring art gallery. But nothing could be further from the truth. This place is definitely not afraid to push the boundaries – after all, it's showcased works by art-world bigshots (David LaChapelle or Damien Hirst, just to name a few). Galerie Rudolfinum focuses on groundbreaking, thought-provoking and sometimes even shocking contemporary art. Major art crush!
Bubenská 1, Prague 7
We had to include this place on our list – it's grown from a tiny gallery to one of the coolest art spaces in Prague in just a few years! Can you say impressive? We also love the fact that The Chemistry Gallery mainly supports young contemporary artists (even Monsieur Hirst had to start somewhere is all we're saying!). If you're still up for some artsy adventures after your gallery visit, all you have to do is stay in the Prague 7 area – it's a well-known hipster/artsy goldmine. Time to dust off those Ray-Bans!
Dlouhá 5, 110 00 Prague
OK, so we have to admit that it's possible to find interesting contemporary art in the very center (aka the most touristy part of Prague ever) as well. We love this gallery's sense of humour – it basically never shies away from controversy. In the past, Dvorak Sec Contemporary exhibited pieces by bad-boy artist David Černý or the heavily tattooed ex-presidential candidate Vladimír Franz. This gallery is totally rock'n'roll & wouldn't look out of place in NYC. Rock on!
Ke sklárně 3213/15, 150 00 Prague 5
This place also used to be a factory (glass and later on car engines).. are you beginning to see a pattern here? There's so many reasons why we love this contemporary art... factory. Let us count the ways... 1. MeetFactory (or, to be more precise, the 'International Center for Contemporary Art') was founded by Mr. Bad-Boy himself, David Černý. 2. The place is an art center, musical mecca & theatre in ONE. Boom! 3. It's shamelessly hipsterlicious. Love, love, love!


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2 p.m.
Andrew Telegdi Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, for the 10th year in a row Maclean's magazine has ranked the University of Waterloo as the best overall university in the national part of its reputation survey, as well as number one in its comprehensive category which comprises four areas: best overall, highest quality, most innovative and leaders of tomorrow.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has singled out the University of Waterloo as the leading source of spinoff companies in the Canadian high tech sector. This is a key factor in improving Canada's competitive position internationally and a great benefit to the economic growth of the country.
My riding of Kitchener--Waterloo is also the home of Wilfrid Laurier University, which is ranked by Maclean's in the top third of the primary undergraduate category. Furthermore, Waterloo has the campus of Conestoga College, the number one college in the province of Ontario.
Congratulations are due to the universities of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier and Conestoga College for their pursuit of educational excellence.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Maurice Vellacott Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Alliance Party recognizes that Canada is a nation of immigrants that has always been enriched by new arrivals to our shores. We also affirm our international humanitarian obligation to receive our share of genuine refugees.
However we believe that the best way to keep Canada's doors open to immigrants and genuine refugees is to improve the system so that it expeditiously processes applications and effectively screens out those abusing the system.
To do this, new arrivals must be required to produce verifiable documentation so that security and background checks can be done. Those without documentation should be detained until declared safe or deported. Failed refugee claimants and illegal entrants must be deported and those who organize abuses of the system for profit must be vigorously prosecuted.
To make the system work for those we want to welcome we must get tough on those who abuse the system and put it in jeopardy for everyone.
Estelle Chamberland-Gobeil
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gérard Binet Frontenac—Mégantic, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to extend sincere congratulations to Mrs. Estelle Chamberland-Gobeil, to whom the Simone-Monet-Chartrand award for 2001 was presented last Tuesday evening.
The award is given by the Centre des femmes de Montréal to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of a mother whose life perpetuates the values of Simone Monet-Chartrand.
Like this great Quebec woman, who died in 1993, Mrs. Chamberland-Gobeil is a woman of many talents. An ardent feminist, and an enthusiastic volunteer, she has made a name for herself in the region of Mégantic and Haut-Saint-François through her efforts, which have been mainly focussed on youth and seniors, as well as women's issues.
Once again, my congratulations. Frontenac—Mégantic is proud of you.
Women's Rights
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, the name MATCH International Centre may not immediately ring a bell with all members of parliament, but I stand here today to salute the small organization on its 25th anniversary.
MATCH is known as one of the key organizations that has strengthened the global women's movement. To achieve this recognition MATCH has supported women's groups offering frontline services to women and their children and has spearheaded many achievements that Canadian women now cherish, such as enhanced legal rights for women victims of violence and the growth of women's shelters Canadawide.
I urge members of parliament not to stand by and watch the deterioration of Canada's social network that helps women victims of violence. The undoing of such gains by the women of Canada, and indeed by MATCH and its partners in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America, will not go unchallenged by the thousands of Canadians who uphold the rights of women to live free from violence.
MATCH stands with every woman and child that has experienced violence in Canada, and today we congratulate MATCH International Centre and its dynamic team for the work they are doing in raising awareness on women's rights around the world.
Highway Infrastructure
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Robert Bertrand Pontiac—Gatineau—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week we learned that an agreement has been reached on the matter of Highway 50 in the Outaouais region.
The Government of Quebec and the Union des producteurs agricoles have reached agreement on the route the highway will take between Montée Laurin, at Lochaber, and Montebello. This new route will preserve the environment of the region and its arable land, as the farmers' union had demanded.
This is a step in the right direction for the development of the economy and tourism in the Outaouais area. I would remind hon. members that the federal government has invested $100 million in Highway 50 over the past 30 years. I cannot wait to see this project completed.
I hope that the outcome of this issue will lead to the completion of other highway projects in Quebec.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Rob Merrifield Yellowhead, AB
Mr. Speaker, the arrival of the first Canada pension cheque should be a joyous occasion. After years of hard work it is time to sit back and enjoy the rewards of retirement.
Last week one of my constituents reached that milestone, but instead of joy he felt shock and disgust. Those were the emotions he experienced. I am not referring to the size of the cheque but to the letter that was enclosed soliciting donations for charities.
Most of us avoid telemarketers like the plague. We especially dislike those who target vulnerable seniors. Enclosed was a letter saying just sign and $18, $16 or $14 will be automatically deducted monthly from his cheque, or if a little extra money was needed for groceries, perhaps he could afford $12.
Who would victimize our seniors like that? Who is the fox in the hen house? Members have guessed it; it is our own Canadian government. Pensioners are already victimized by the size of the cheque and when it comes to solicitation it should be done another way.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Paul Bonwick Simcoe—Grey, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am requesting the support of the House of Commons on behalf of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario. Over the past 50 years the Conservation Authorities have been charged with the responsibility of maintaining the delicate environmental balance in our Great Lakes Watershed Basin. They have done this by creating unique partnerships with all levels of government as well as the private sector.
It is also worth mentioning that in fulfilling their mandate they have saved our government over $3.5 billion annually. I should also state that these same Great Lakes Watershed Basins contribute over $7 billion annually to our economy.
However, to contend with the eroding environmental conditions facing our Great Lakes, the Conservation Authorities have brought forward a two-part plan: the healthy Great Lakes program and the fish habitat endowment fund. Not only do we have a constitutional obligation to support these initiatives, but, greater than that, we have an obligation to our environmentally sensitive Great Lakes.
On behalf of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario, I respectfully request everybody to join in supporting these initiatives.
Amnesty International
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, last weekend, the annual youth convention of Amnesty International was held in the riding of Joliette.
More than 600 young Quebecers came together for the occasion in the municipality of Assomption. In a great gesture of solidarity, they took a magnificent step in support of the hundreds of thousands of Afghani refugees affected by the war that is raging in their country. They signed a petition in a tent that was symbolic of the only shelter available to refugees fleeing violence and persecution.
In this petition, which I shall be handing over to the Prime Minister, the 600 youth members of Amnesty International call for the countries bordering on Afghanistan to open up their borders to those who are fleeing the bombing in that country and for a program to be put in place to support these countries, along with a refugee resettlement program. As well, they wish to see Canada maintain its laws and policies guaranteeing that all refugee claims will undergo a fair and proper examination, regardless of country of origin.
Well done, you young people!
Jean Tanguay
Statements By Members
November 21st, 2001 / 2:05 p.m.
Mauril Bélanger Ottawa—Vanier, ON
Mr. Speaker, on November 2, Bernard Michael Watson, a former teacher at North Bay's Algonquin Secondary School, passed away. I extend my condolences to his family and friends.
Today, a second former Algonquin teacher, Jean Tanguay, was buried as well. I well remember Jean Tanguay, his ever-present bottle of Pepsi and his knowing smile.
Franco-Ontarians will remember Jean from his four years as President of the ACFO, from 1990 to 1994. During those two complete mandates, he worked unceasingly to get RDI broadcast Canada-wide.
He also expended a great deal of effort on obtaining manpower training for Ontario's francophone community.
His other preoccupation was to ensure that Ontario francophones could live and die in French.
The best tribute we could pay to him is to continue his battle to ensure that health services are made available to all Ontario's francophones.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Gurmant Grewal Surrey Central, BC
Mr. Speaker, our national security is only as strong as its weakest link. Knowing, exposing and correcting wrongdoings can only strengthen it.
I want to draw attention to those civil servants who, in good faith, have alerted Canadians to corruption, waste, mismanagement and wrongdoing in government departments and who are repaid with harassment and personal and professional ruin. Rather than investigating the wrongdoing they exposed, the government investigates them.
Yesterday, the leading U.S. advocate on whistleblower protection told us during a panel discussion I hosted that Canada lags behind, not only the U.S. but also many other countries. The culture of cover-ups and secrecy in government must end and the protection for whistleblowers must be put on a statutory footing.
I call on the government to heed this call for more accountability and transparency in government operations. When will this arrogant government introduce an effective whistleblowers legislation and perhaps keep one of its red book promises?
International Year of the Volunteer
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Sophia Leung Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have recently presented 10 citizens of Vancouver Kingsway with International Year of the Volunteer Medals. They are: Bernard Bellinger, Bill Chan, Fran Grant, Edmond Lee, Kerr Lin, Harvey and Theresa McAuley, Man Che Tam, Mary Thompson and Roberta Yee.
Those outstanding individuals have contributed their time and energy to make Vancouver Kingsway a better place to live. They are an example of the best of Canadian society, and I congratulate them on their well deserved honour. I am very proud to have those outstanding Canadians in my riding.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, by mid-December the Devco operated coal mine will close its doors after 26 years of operation.
Since 1975, Devco mine has been one of the most important industries of the north shore of Cape Breton. Prince mine will officially cease coal production this Friday, ending more than 100 years of undersea coal mining on the east coast.
The 500 workers currently employed at Devco mining will soon be left without work. Some of them have spent their entire lives working in the mines, some of them have even lost their lives and others, their health.
Now the government has to take responsibility and make sure these workers, who are left behind, get good jobs in the near future.
To these miners and families, we thank them for all their devotion to the coal mining industry. We wish them the best for the year 2002.
History of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Benoît Sauvageau Repentigny, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Heritage Minutes paid for by the federal government trace an idyllic portrait of Canada's history. But this history has known less glorious moments, such as the burning of the parliament of the united province of Canada in 1849 by a horde of English-speaking Montrealers, the very ones who claimed to be so attached to democratic institutions.
As Normand Lester reports in Le livre noir du Canada anglais , these fanatics did not approve of the duly elected government compensating the Quebec victims of the destruction wrought by the army when it put down the rebellions of 1837 and 1838. Yet the people of Ontario were compensated for this same destruction.
The fact that this crime went unpunished has been interpreted by author John Ralston Saul as evidence of the restraint shown by the Canadian government. When the army fired on Acadian deportees, on patriotes, on Metis, on those who opposed conscription, it showed no restraint.
The Heritage Minutes presented one side of the coin only.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Charles Caccia Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is budget time, an opportunity for the government to focus on significant cost saving items such as the annual subsidy to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Since its inception, AECL has received over $16 billion in subsidies. Last year's subsidy was $156 million.
The original plan of AECL was to sell 10 new nuclear reactors in 10 years. However, there is currently no prospects for nuclear reactor sales.
The auditor general has repeatedly criticized this crown corporation for poor accounting practices because it does not include in its balance sheet the cost of nuclear waste disposal and decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
The government could save a large sum of money by cancelling this subsidy, intended to promote elusive nuclear reactor sales, and invest this sum instead in social, health and environmental programs.


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Kubuntu 9.10 (Part II)
Well I managed to fix my compositing problem but I honestly don't know why it worked. Basically I went into the System Settings > Desktop > Desktop Effects menu and manually turned off all desktop effects. Next I used jockey-text to disable the ATI driver. After a quick restart I re-enabled the ATI driver and restarted again. Once I logged in I went back into the System Settings > Desktop > Desktop Effects menu and enabled desktop effects. This magically worked… but only until I restarted. In order to actually get it to start enabled I had to go back into System Settings > Desktop > Desktop Effects and then click on the Advanced tab and then disable functionality checks. I am sure this is dangerous or something but its the only way I can get my computer to restart with the effects enabled by default.
I'm really starting to hate this graphics card…
Previously I was running KDE 4.3.3 on top of Fedora 11 (for the first experiment) and KDE 4.6.5 on top of Gentoo (for the second experiment).
Feel free to visit me at my personal website here.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (66 votes).
In short: 2011 Race...my first 10kIn full: nice uppy downy parkland course, well marshalled, nicely organised, good T shirt but only 9.73KM....Date of review: November 9, 2011
In short: Good organisation, challenging race, would do it againIn full: Frustatingly, my garmin decided not to work, so I have no idea what the actual elevation of this race was (can anyone email me if they used a garmin) but it did seem fairly challenging, there was very little flat mostly uphill and downhill . . . and VERY muddy. This added to the race, and whilst I don't like getting wet or muddy, you forgot about this after the first puddle, and it felt like you'd really achieved something at the end when it was completed and you were covered in mud!Good organisation, great scenery, nice t-shirt, would do this again!Date of review: November 8, 2011
In short: Superb trail event with friendly atmosphereIn full: The route is sufficiently undulating to be challenging yet still accessible to all abilities. Event was very well organised however due to huge increase in numbers from 2009 the event start was delayed. Winners bags a very nice bonus to a cracking event.Date of review: November 14, 2010
In short: A nice slightly challenging Trial raceIn full: I am one of the doggy runners - the one who started at the front because my dog always starts fast. Had a good chat with the other runners, a lot I have encountered in other races, and enjoyed the race immensly. Did I have an advantage, OVER WHAT - we are not racing in any category so we are not racing non dog runners, wish people would not make stuped comments on things they know nothing about - Pity I had to stop to let my dog have a drink. I run for personal satisfaction, if I did not have my dog I would not be running. Thanks to the organisers, you did a great job. Personally I don't care if it was not exactly 10Km, I was knackered anyhow.Date of review: November 10, 2010
In short: Lovely run with challenging terrain - a good change from pounding pavementsIn full: I really enjoyed this run - it was muddy and sandy making the going tough but that's what trail runs are all about. I was a little miffed that the course wasn't 10km - I just found it a little odd that it wasn't the exact distance. The dogs didn't bother me but a girl in front of me almost got tripped up. Having them start first does make sense. It was hard enough trying to stay on your feet in all that mud. Nice t-shirt and plenty of water at the end. Date of review: November 9, 2010
In short: A pleasant change from road racesIn full: A nice & challenging course for someone like myself who usually sticks to flatter road races. Takes me back to being a kid jumping in muddy puddles. A little more strenuous than the advertised flat/undulating profile, although that could be me just being a wimp. I tend to run races looking ahead of me, particularly on a trail race, looking for tree roots and other obstacles, so was not expecting to get my legs taken out from underneath me by a dog cutting in front of me from behind on one of the crowded and narrower parts next to the water. It could have been nasty, but thankfully I stumbled on and regained my balance, not really the dogs fault, but if anyone was going to run with a dog, they really should have control over it, maybe better to have a separate start. Confused over the finish, 10K or not? if not, then really what was the point of the chip timing? Good marshaling, nice T-shirt at the end.Date of review: November 9, 2010
In short: Splendid Squelching Saturday in SurreyIn full: Very beautiful and liked the mix of trails through heathland and woods. Seriously squelchy in places but good fun and nice atmosphere. Happy to have the dogs join in but agree be better if they could have set off first. Also don't understand why the finish is not at 10km and the start such a long. Very much agree with the previous comment about the late start. It was well advertised there was a bit of a walk to the start and I do hate hanging around getting chilly and the race being delayed for no good reason. Thank you to the organisers and marshals a fab if rather muddy start to the weekend.Date of review: November 8, 2010
In short: Nice race but about 400m over 10k In full: Enjoyable - and I really liked the dogs and their participation, though can see the force in the view that they should have gone off first. It was a bit annoying for me that the course was a bit over 10k, with the 10k marker in advance of the finish line which seemed a bit odd. But overall a great way to start the weekend. Date of review: November 8, 2010
In short: Really enjoyed my first off-road raceIn full: Having done numerous road races, this was really enjoyable, although surprisingly challenging given the wide mix of terrain. It was excellently marshalled and well organised. I'd definitely do it again. Personally I didn't have a problem with the dogs or i-pod wearers.Date of review: November 8, 2010
In short: Very enjoyable first off-road 10kIn full: I didn't mind the dogs, as someone else said the iPod wearers got in the way more!Generally good organisation/marshalling, however, I was a bit annoyed at the start being delayed by 10 minutes due to people still making their way from the car park to the start. Since it was well advertised that there was a 5-10 minute walk to the start why did the majority that had arrived at the start in plenty of time and were nicely warmed up then have to stand around getting cold because of the few who were late?I'm still unsure if the race was longer than 10km or if the 10km marker was in the wrong place!Date of review: November 8, 2010
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Regardless of your political affiliation, it's hard not to feel the charismatic pull of Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush. Since leaving the White House, she and her twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush, have pursued careers aiming to do good. Hager, a teacher by profession, is the author of a New York Times bestseller, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, as well as a Today show contributing correspondent, an editor at large of Southern Living magazine, co-founder of The Novo Project blog, chair of UNICEF's Next Generation and a soon-to-be mom. She will be the keynote speaker at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's Book of Hope Luncheon, held March 11 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.
What do you and your twin sister most cherish from your experience as First Daughters?
Without question, it was the travel with our parents. We were able to witness the work of the American people. We were in Africa when the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief was launched. We visited the clinics and met the women with HIV. The experience influenced the work we do today.
What did you enjoy most about your interview on NBC with your grandfather for his eighty-eighth birthday?
I love my work because I get to tell stories about people changing our country. This interview was a very special experience because it was with my grandfather. I know how precious he is from the time I spend with him. I was so happy to share personal insight. I am in my 30s and still learning from my grandfather.
What advice would you share with today's teenagers?
Learn as much as you can. Find things that you are passionate about, and apply yourself. Then your work is an adventure.


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Richard Baxter, profiled in the latest issue of Religion & Liberty, penned The Saints Everlasting Rest in 1647. In the book's dedication, Baxter wrote that he had no intention of serving God other than preaching. But he recalled, "sentenced to death by the physicians, I began to contemplate more seriously on the everlasting rest which I apprehended myself to be just on the border of."
Baxter noted that because he was so near death that it quickened his "sluggish heart to speak to sinners with some compassion, as a dying man to dying men." Baxter survived the ordeal, not dying until 1691, but he continually faced debilitating sickness and suffering. He was even imprisoned for refusing to cease preaching. Baxter is perhaps the most prolific author of theology in English history. He wrote 140 books, many of them while serving as a pastor. Baxter was a monumental influence on C.S. Lewis, who borrowed the title 'Mere Christianity' directly from his work.
The Saints Everlasting Rest focuses on heavenly and holy pursuits, pushing us away from the fleeting priorities and agendas of our lives on earth. In an age of entertainment, with gadgets like smart phones, while great technology, cause many people to focus their gaze downward and not upward. With the myriad of distractions and moral chaos we face, Baxter's writings easily retain their relevance. Below is an excerpt from The Saints Everlasting Rest on private meditation that is included in the book, From the Library of C.S. Lewis: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey: (more…)


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Topic: Difference between XHTML,HTML,DHTML
HTML is a Hyper Text Markup Language which is used to display the internet website contents on the internet browsers. This is the common language to develop the web site pages.
DHTML is Dynamic HTML(DHTML) which will be used to display the dynamic web site pages. It is not a standard defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), it is a "marketing term" that was used by Netscape and Microsoft
XHTML is similar to the HTML but follows the rules of XML. XHTML is used to be compatible with XML programming. Following the rules now would make it possible to include XML programming in the future. It is not difficult to change HTML pages to XHTML, but it can be time-consuming. Finding all line breaks and images to include closing tags, converting any uppercase to lowercase and any other incompatibility can be a nuisance. Using a find and replace program can allow you to edit your code faster, but you still have to reupload all those changes. It is recommended that programmers try to remember these rules to comply with W3C recommendations, so the web pages appear correctly in most browsers. The main differences between HTML and XHTML is the case-sensitivity, the need to use closing tags for all tags, the need to use quotes around all attribute values and that all attributes must be in lowercase as XML requires.


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As part of ongoing site improvements I've changed the song listing method so to be much faster and more information is accessible much easier. Using lighboxes that pop up makes for a pleasant display of the info. Info such as track notes, singles, covers, sleeves, audio and video are being added almost daily. I will be adding a keyword(s) search feature soon, so you can type in "band on" and of course will give you resulting matching including all band on the run.
http://www.macca-central.com/macca-song ... n=allAlpha
When click track info you now see sleeve covers and lyric, chord, audio, video links. Try clicking on the links to see the display, I used Another Day as an example as shown below.


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Sheer lace opens up the sides of a luxuriously soft sleep pant. They're the comfy (and romantic) match for the Endearing Sleep Top.
- With a sensually soft touch, Cool Nights knit keeps you cool and dry.
- Contoured waistband covers narrow, flat elastic.
- Non-cling knit retains shape and silky drape, even after countless washings.
- Inseam approximately 30.5".
- 93% Rayon, 7% Spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
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Very Strong Edged Bangs Paired with a Ponytail
This is a ponytail hair style. Her long hair is all pulled together high up on the top. The bangs are thick and full and starts at the top of her head.The bangs are cut with pointed ends at the ears. It is a long hair cut.Her hair color is a darker shade of red.
Michael Barnes Hair: Michael Barnes for Goldwell Photography: Kyoko Homma Make-up: Marco Antonio Styling: Chiyono Minagawa


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Extreme overclocking with Liquid Helium? It's just plain irresponsible
When it comes to breaking overclocking records, liquid helium is on top of every overclocker's secret weapon list. But little do they know, they are doing mankind more harm than good. And it's a shame that organizations are sponsoring such activities today.
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A True Matriarch
In some families with children, parents try to raise their children to grow up to get good jobs, be good citizens, be parents themselves someday, and hopefully carry on family names and traditions.
Each parent in those families assumes a role and takes on different tasks to try and make those scenarios become realities in their chapter of the family history. When one of those parents passes away, the other one tries to assume both roles, working toward keeping the family legacy alive for future generations.
Recently, I was able to share in the 90th birthday of a woman who has taken on said responsibilities, a woman who I feel is a true matriarch in every sense of the word.
My great-aunt Mary, a resident of Frewsburg for all my years on Earth, serves the Lombardo family as a counselor, an encyclopedia of family biographies, history, past events, and she's the family's genealogical expert.
Even today, at 90 years young, she is sharp as a tack. Ask her any question about a family member or past event, and she'll give you a picture-perfect explanation of who that person was, or the who, what, when, where, why, and how of each event.
My father worked for many years at my Uncle Joe's Frewsburg Pharmacy in the early years of my life, and we shared many years of family traditions with Aunt Mary and Uncle Joe's family. My sister, Sandy and brother, Lou, were very close in age to their first three kids: Greg, Jim and Anne. Their daughter Christine and I were born in the same year, my cousin Steve came along when Chris and I were 5, and my brother Tom made his family debut six years after that.
All of us remember Christmas Eves spent at their home at 109 W. Main St., in Frewsburg. I picture vividly each room of Aunt Mary's home, beautifully adorned and maintained, and the decorations so perfectly complimenting their home.
I can smell the Korv and Italian sausage just finishing up in the oven as we arrived. I remember the taste of Aunt Mary's cheesy potatoes, meticulously diced in cubes, each almost to perfectly exact size. I remember the beautiful tray of cookies placed on the table after dinner as the adults enjoyed their coffee while we kids finished and went into the living room or sun room to play.
When Mom, Dad, Aunt Mary and Uncle Joe were finished, the table was cleared, and the dishes were taken care of, then we all sat a while in the living room. Maybe Christine was "asked" (told) to play a few piano pieces, and the adults talked before it was time for us to leave and their family to get ready for Midnight Mass. Some of the traditional pieces of decor, which weren't really meant to be decorations, were the crisply ironed cassocks and surpluses which hung by their front door, ready for use by Greg and Jim at that mass. Later on in years, the site of our Christmas Eves shifted to our house in Jamestown, but many of the traditions continued.
Other fond memories I have are summertimes when Dad and Uncle Joe would get cabins at Allegany State Park, and both families would spend a week enjoying the great outdoors.
Of course, Mom and Aunt Mary would make sure we had everything we needed, food-wise, entertainment-wise, and even feeding-the-animals-wise. I remember that Mom and Aunt Mary were not fond of the facilities (outhouses), so, if memory serves me correctly, they would get in the car and drive to the nearest "real" bathroom. Great times … great memories.
Since those days we've lost Dad, Uncle Joe and Mom, but Aunt Mary is still with us, still serving as a family adviser, family historian, and she's watched her family grow and grow.
Not only is she a mother, she's a mother-in-law, a grandmother, a grandmother-in-law and great-grandmother, not to mention an aunt, a great-aunt and a great friend.
She's still active, getting together once a week with her friends, usually Thursday night wing night at the legion. She never minces words. If she wants to tell you something, she does. She's an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and she's joined the world of social networking, keeping in touch with many family and friends on Facebook.
She loves television, she doesn't miss holiday get-togethers, and maintains great concern and interest in what every generation of the family is doing in their lives. She has willfully taken on the role of "family matriarch" and willingly taken on the responsibilities of what that title carries.
As we sat there watching her at her 90th birthday celebration, so many memories of times spent in her company came back and were so clear, it seemed like they happened yesterday. We were so grateful for the invitation to share in her special night, and it didn't end with dinner and the singing of "Happy Birthday."
After we left the restaurant, Aunt Mary led the post-dinner celebration at the Frewsburg Legion, where she had a drink, played some tickets, and conversed, and laughed, way past midnight. When we left, she appeared to have more energy than many of us celebrating with her.
I'm sure each family has their own matriarch or patriarch and can tell their own stories or recall their own memories. I urge all of you to do so, especially younger members of families. As a history teacher, I always encouraged my students to refer to primary sources if they could. There's no better primary source regarding a family history than the person who has seen and lived the most.
For us, it was a memorable night sharing our matriarch's birthday. Can't wait to see what she'll do on her 100th.


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9' Churchill Upholstered Sofa
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An icon of library and den, Churchill's clubby good looks have been enhanced for posterity. Our classic seating now sits lower and deeper, its lines contour to the body for enveloping comfort, and we've added ultra-comfortable seat cushions.
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- Generously proportioned
- 8-way, hand-tied spring suspension
- Features amply padded frame, button-tufted back, and pleated arms
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The lights are off, but everyone's home
The North Korean capital, Pyongyang, is the one point of light in the middle of a desolate sea of darkness between South Korea, on the right, and China, on the left, in this recent image taken from the International Space Station. The upside: lack of light pollution means that North Koreans must have amazing views of the stars. The downside: pretty much everything else.