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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 22, 2008 - USA Gymnastics today announced the six men and three replacement athletes it will nominate to the U.S. Olympic Committee to comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Gymnastics Team. Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., and Jonathan Horton of Houston were named yesterday at the conclusion of the men's competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics in Philadelphia, and the balance were selected by the men's selection committee.
The members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Gymnastics Team are:
The three replacement athletes are:
"The competition at the Trials this week has been incredible, and the USA has fielded a very strong team for Beijing," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "The U.S. men are medal contenders. The men's selection committee was very thorough in its deliberations to determine the best combination of men to represent us in the Games. We also want to express our thanks to the gymnasts who have spent years pursuing their dreams and for what they have contributed to our success."


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Fresh water resources- their quantity, location and distribution- are briefly discussed in this two-page article. The article can be used as a "reading to be informed" activity in a stand-alone fashion or can be incorporated into a lesson plan.
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A Hovmuller plot is a diagram that visibly displays data patterns from a selected latitude or longitude over a time period. Through a storyline and several samples, students are introduced to a Hovmuller plot of temperature data along a longitude in... (View More) the eastern United States. Students then create salinity and precipitation plots using data from the MY NASA DATA Live Access Server. (View Less)
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This activity demonstrates optical properties of water: that different constituents in water affect the transmission, absorption, and scattering of different colors in the visible light spectrum. Inexpensive, off-the-shelf components are used to... (View More) build a light sensor and source, creating a simple spectrophotometer that can measure light absorption. In the second part of this activity, principles of ocean color remote sensing are applied to measure reflectance. Using components that are clearly visible allows students to configure them in different ways. Playing with the instrument design gives students a practical understanding of spectrophotometers, in-water optics, and remote sensing. As an extension of this concept, students are encouraged to think about how ocean color is used to estimate the concentration of chlorophyll to infer phytoplankton abundance, colored dissolved organic matter, and suspended sediments. (View Less)
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Experience both game-improvement technology and improved all-around performance with the HP20 Complete Set. This full set includes everything necessary for a great round of play out on the course. With a 460cc Graphite driver, 3 and 5 Woods, 4 Hybrid, steel irons 5 through Sand Wedge and mallet putter in the Tour Edge Men's HP20 Complete Set, golfers have all the equipment in their lightweight stand bag for improved shot-making on each hole.
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What are the Beatles being awarded for with these trophies in 1965? Where was this and who is presenting it to them?
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In this early 1967 photo, is that Victor Spinetti (second from left) sitting with Paul, John, and Ringo? If not, who is this?
Who is this man posing with the Beatles around 1964 or 1965?
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And, who is this woman with The Beatles?
Is that Johnny Mathis between Paul and Ringo in 1966? Looks like they got an honour from Melody Maker.
Who is this couple with the lads during the 1965 UK Christmas tour?
Who is the guy in the middle? I recall reading who he was, once. Isn't he a poet or author that John knew?
Who is this between John and George around 1965?
That is Johnny Mathis
Who is this between Paul and Ringo around 1964? What is the award that Paul is holding?
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video Bill Murray is Franklin D. Roosevelt
In this special featurette, Bill Murray and the filmmakers of HYDE PARK ON HUDSON follow the fascinating journey the actor took to become the legendary president.
Inside Our Movies HYDE PARK ON HUDSON in NYC
The stars, filmmakers and friends of HYDE PARK ON HUDSON showed up for a special October 13th showing of the film as part of the 50th New York Film Festival.
people in film Bill Murray
As President Franklin Roosevelt, Bill Murray taps into something many might easily miss in trying to connect the famous comic to one of America's most important leaders. As a beloved entertainer, Murray understood the importance of winning people's hearts in order to get oneself noticed.
people in film Laura Linney
In HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, Laura Linney, playing a little-known figure witnessing a weekend among presidents and kings, acts as our eyes on history in the making. The fact that we trust her so much, as an actress and a human being, makes the role so believable.
People In Film Olivia Williams
As the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, British actress Olivia Williams took on the responsibility of bringing to life in only a few scenes one of most significant women of the 20th century. But then she's made a career out of leaving a lasting impression with large and small parts.
Inside Our Movies Why FDR Matters
For British director Roger Michell, making HYDE PARK ON HUDSON was personal in many ways. The tale of FDR meeting King and Queen of England in upstate New York not only had a profound effect on modern history, but connected to his dad in unexpected ways.
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In HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, British actor Samuel West brings a touching dignity to King George VI, blending humor and humanity in equal parts. Of course, for years in film and on stage, he's honed this skill of capturing the emotional richness of historical and literary characters.
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In HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, Olivia Colman brings a new look to a familiar face by capturing both the humor and humanity of Queen Elizabeth. Of course, Colman has made a career of moving between comedy and drama.
Inside Our Movies How Richard Nelson met Daisy
Although HYDE PARK ON HUDSON is filled with larger-than-life historical figures, screenwriter Richard Nelson's discovery of film's heroine, Daisy Suckley, is deeply personal and intimate tale.
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A beautiful semi formal yet very casual hairstyle that works for pretty much any outings. We are seeing more and more women growing their hair out longer and longer as summer is coming to an end. Keeping it casual does work quite well with longer curly hair too.


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DescriptionAs its common name suggests, the pantropical spotted dolphin is a spotted dolphin that occurs in tropical waters around the world. It is one of the species that fisherman tend to follow as a means of finding yellowfin tuna, which swim with them. Consequently, millions of these dolphins have been killed after becoming entangled in fishing nets. An international effort has reduced the danger in recent years by introducing dolphin-rescue techniques, limiting the accidental kill to a few thousand each year. Why the dolphins and tuna associate is unknown.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Owls Have It
My friend, Barbara, and I have started meeting at Barnes & Noble every Thursday to share coffee/tea, companionship and creativity.
Last week I started on this owl from a magazine ad.
I then gave the torn out page to Barbara to do with as she pleased. Imagine
my surprise when I went through my blog roll this morning and found this.
You can read more about this fun owl at her blog and also see another way she challenged herself.
What fun it is to share something we both enjoy. I've been trying so many new things since I met Barbara and really appreciate her friendship and creativity.
The owl was done in a Canson Mix Media 7x10 art pad with a Rapidosketch .50 pen. I'm trying to decide if I want to add some color. What do you think?
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I'm still ooohing and ahhhing over your owl, Rita! I love him in black and white! If you want to try color and aren't sure, you could make a copy of him and try the color on the copy. Just thought. I really love him just the way he is, right down to the way you shaded his beak! Thanks for challenging me to draw him, too!ReplyDelete
I love the doodled owls...both of them! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
The owl is fantastic! It was great seeing you last week, Rita. Your creativity knows no bounds. I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2012!ReplyDelete
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this is really cool Rita!
i love doodles and zentangles
i have been busy but finally i am here enjoying your blog, yes yes yes!
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President Obama delivers Ramadan message.
President Obama extends his best wishes to Muslims around the world during Ramadan. The President's message is part of an on-going dialogue with Muslim communities that began on inauguration day and has continued with his statement on Nowruz and during his trips to Ankara and Cairo. In his Ramadan message, President Obama said:
"All of these efforts are a part of America's commitment to engage Muslims and Muslim-majority nations on the basis of mutual interest and mutual respect. And at this time of renewal, I want to reiterate my commitment to a new beginning between America and Muslims around the world.
As I said in Cairo, this new beginning must be borne out in a sustained effort to listen to each other, to learn from each other, to respect one another, and to seek common ground. I believe an important part of this is listening, and in the last two months, American embassies around the world have reached out not just to governments, but directly to people in Muslim-majority countries. And from around the world, we have received an outpouring of feedback about how America can be a partner on behalf of peoples' aspirations.
We have listened. And like you, we are focused on pursuing concrete actions that will make a difference over time – both in terms of the political and security issues that I have discussed, and in the areas that you have told us will make the most difference in peoples' lives.
These consultations are helping us implement the partnerships that I called for in Cairo – to expand education exchange programs; to foster entrepreneurship and create jobs; and to increase collaboration on science and technology, while supporting literacy and vocational learning. We are also moving forward in partnering with the OIC and OIC member states to eradicate polio, while working closely with the international community to confront common health challenges like H1N1 – which I know is of particular to concern many Muslims preparing for the hajj.
All of these efforts are aimed at advancing our common aspirations – to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our faith. It will take time and patient effort. We cannot change things over night, but we can honestly resolve to do what must be done, while setting off in a new direction – toward the destination that we seek for ourselves, and for our children. That is the journey that we must travel together."
Read the President's full Ramadan message and more on the White House Blog.
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Aldendeshe in Syria writes:
@ Obama said: Mutual interest and mutual respect... he meant to say: We have interest in all of your sovereign wealth, cash reserves and oil fields and will send you out of respect improved X2 and X3LX Blackwater trained Christian religious missionary and you Moslems should return the respect by submitting to all our orders and plans and keep your interests in our Vegas women.
David in Texas writes:
Thank you to the President and to ClintonNews for passing this link to all of us. Our goal of reaching a fully tolerant and inclusive society is well advanced by this communication.
Joe in Tennesse writes:
There is little anyone could add: wonderful.
The world may never have parody; but, we are in a new age. One in which water will be in short supply, food supplies may become limited with just one major provisional countries bad season and environmental changes which could alter life as structured in many parts of the world; pandemics may both physically and economically effect any countries security as well.
The honest and open dialogue of the productive use of Religion for the benefit of all mankind, rather than use as a separation will be paramount in how we, as a human race, survive in the future. It is wonderful to know there is a world leader who realizes this and has a staff working toward this end.
QUOTE: Somehow we need all to come together and respect each other and put our differences aside... for the betterment of mankind.
Joel in New Mexico writes:
These are very nice sentiments. So why is the State Department breaking American law and diminishing the stature of the United States by meeting with the tyrants and murderers of the Honduras regime as if they were a legitimate government?
When Mr. Obama talks about "confidence in the rule of law" but his State Department treats Public Law 111-8 with utter contempt, when he claims to support peace and security while State makes its bed with thugs who have according to the Interamerican Center for Human Rights illegally detained thousands, wounded perhaps hundreds, and killed or disappeared at least eight, it's very hard to take anything else that the U.S. government says seriously.
I urge you, Colonel Crowley, to make the deeds of the U.S. State Department in Honduras match this touching embrace of the Muslim world. Then maybe the Muslims will have reason to think that you'll deal honorably with them.
Ron in New York writes:
U.S. must get "Syrious" about the Mid-east. We are closer than ever to a regional conflagration.
Solomon in Madagascar writes:
Mr President of the United States of the America
Mr Prime Ministre of the United States of the America
Mm Secretary Clinton of the Dep States of America
The all Defence and People of the USA
To be the security defence for you and me and USA and the Madagascar are need confurme and remove to became very hard and the sutiation of base stability politic and diplomacy international for USA are Stabilize.
Mr Pesident I'm confurme for the all message in email already send in 21 Aut 2009. and I'm confurme for the we are must next President legale in Madagascar Nation And I'm confurme for the United Hard defence ( Russian Union - United States of the Israel-United Nation.......) and the Gendarmarie and Soldier in defence of the Madagascar and the defence of U.A acompany of us.
Thank very much
The God us protege
Your copeartion
Yvette in Illinois writes:
I am hispanic Catholic from Chicago and I am really touched and so happy to hear such recognition from President Obama for the Muslim holiday. As it always should have been just as I celebrate Christmas and Easter. It gives me great happiness and pride to hear this kind of address.
Thank you President Obama...For the first time in my life I can honestly say "Yes, things ARE Changing"!
God Bless you!


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Did you know Jack Antonoff of Fun. spent the past few months writing the music for the children's show SUPER WHY! Live on PBS? Check out this video for an interview with Jack and then preview all of the songs HERE!
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Here's a video from twenty | one | pilots' last hometown show in Columbus, Ohio at The LC on April 28th where they performed 'Car Radio.' See twenty | one | pilots on tour this summer with Neon Trees and Walk The Moon:
08.05 Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues (TICKETS)
08.07 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel (TICKETS)
08.08 Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live (TICKETS)
08.10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution (TICKETS)
08.11 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues (TICKETS)
08.14 Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre (TICKETS)
08.15 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom (TICKETS)
08.17 Providence, RI @ Lupo's on the Strand (TICKETS)
08.21 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock (TICKETS)
08.22 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar (TICKETS)
|May 29, 2012
We are excited to announce our 'Pin To Win' contest which starts today. We're giving away ten of your favorite items from The Fueled By Ramen Webstore. Here's what you need to do:
1. Create a Pinboard on your Pinterest account of up to 10 of your favorite items from The Fueled By Ramen Webstore. Title your board 'My Fueled By Ramen Wishlist.' If you do not have a pinterest account you can set one up HERE.
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Winners will be announced on June 22nd. See the official rules HERE.
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Fueled By Ramen would like to wish Eric Halvorsen from A Rocket To The Moon a very happy birthday today! You can send him your birthday wishes via twitter @erichalvorsen.
|May 26, 2012
Fun.'s new album Some Nights is now available everywhere! Click HERE to purchase your copy. To celebrate the worldwide release of the album, Fun. posted a video of the giant 'Fun.' sculpture traveling through London. Watch the video above to see how people reacted to seeing this giant sculpture during the day.
|May 25, 2012
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this is what happens 600 interviews into a 3 week trip through europe. I'm glad our meltdown happened on camera and even more glad that it took the form of great films! this interview is a closer depiction of who we REALLY are than anything else we've done. sorry/you're welcome
|May 25, 2012
Today our $5 special is the Panic! At The Disco 'Goat Rose' t-shirt! Pick it up HERE in The Fueled By Ramen Webstore for only $5 through the end of the day. Happy Friday!
|May 24, 2012
The new video from Gym Class Heroes is now available on YouTube! Watch it here and be sure to get their latest album The Papercut Chronicles II on iTunes for only $7.99 - download it HERE.
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EYP Travel Photography Series: Q & A with Steve McCurry
Acclaimed photographer, Steve McCurry, recently visited the George Eastman House as a guest lecturer for the Wish You Were Here travel photography lecture series to speak on shooting the last produced roll of Kodachrome film. While he was in town, I had a chance to sit down and ask some questions about his life and work.
Steve McCurry is an American Photojournalist who has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1986. McCurry's vibrant photographs investigate the human condition, bringing distant tribes and people from across the globe into the American home. His iconic work has repeatedly graced the pages of National Geographic and nearly every other major magazine in the world.
Steve McCurry's quest for photography began when he was only 22 years old after graduating Cum Laude from Pennsylvania State University's College of Arts and Architecture. He worked for a local newspaper for two years and then ventured to India for freelance work. His break into the industry truly began when he crossed from Pakistan into rebel-controlled Afghanistan shortly before the Russians invaded. He crossed in traditional dress and departed with rolls of film sewn into his garments. These rolls contained the first images of the conflict in Afghanistan including the award-winning photograph of "The Afghan Girl" which landed the cover of a 1985 edition of National Geographic. The startling green-eyed girl brought the turmoil in Afghanistan into the American living room.
What do you ask the man who has spent a lifetime traveling to over 50 countries? I inquired about what inspires him, how his trips have impacted him, and how he breeches the communication and cultural barriers as he travels. McCurry finds his inspiration in life through travel and photography and through exploring the world that we live in. He continued by saying that "I think that all of my trips have made me think and made me grow. I hate to spend an extended amount of time in a place and not learn from it and grow from it in different ways. I mean, being in a war zone, you definitely learn from that, whereas, being with these nomads, you learn another thing. I think that hopefully, it's like that for every place, every assignment, and every body of work that I ever work on." McCurry expressed that he has never found difficulty with cultural differences or with getting his subjects to be comfortable with him, stating "I think that there's a misconception if you go to places like these to visit nomads in India or to go to New Guinea or somewhere else. I think that people are very open, and rarely, if ever, have I ever had any resistance with photographing people. You have to approach them in a certain way with respect, but that's not ever a problem." And McCurry has done just that. He has spent the past thirty years traveling the world to bring the faces of the globe into our hearts and minds."
In 2008, Kodak closed down production of Kodachrome color film. The last produced roll of Kodachrome landed in the hands of Steve McCurry, whose use of this film resulted in some of the most recognized images in the world. Armed with the last produced roll of the film that defined his career, McCurry had 36 frames to fill and the world at his feet.
I spoke to McCurry regarding his personal feelings about receiving the last roll of this iconic film, the end of the Kodachrome era, and what it would mean for his work in the future. He stated, "There's an impermanence to life in general. I take the Buddhist view of life as having a transitory quality. Life is going to pass. I think that Kodachrome will live on in our memory in a wonderful way, but I think that things change and things evolve." McCurry expressed that he did not initially know where he wanted to shoot. The ideas for how to best use the last roll began through conversations with Audrey Joncksheer, Kodak's Worldwide Director of Marketing Communications and Public Relations. McCurry stated "We didn't know how to make it wonderful and meaningful and fun, and to honor this film and to celebrate its having been with us for so many years." Ultimately, the images were captured in New York, India, Kansas, and a single photograph was captured in Istanbul. These images span from photographs of New York City's hustle and bustle, to images of remote tribes in rural India. But what does the end of Kodachrome mean for his photography? McCurry now shoots with Kodak E100 film. He also shoots digitally with a Nikon F6 and a Nikon D3X. I trust that he will continue to create and capture dynamic images that speak deeply into the hearts of his viewers.
Before McCurry was whisked away to speak for the lecture, I asked what he hoped his viewers would take away from his images. He replied, saying, "I hope that people feel a shared humanity. We're all in this world together. I hope that perhaps there is some connection or bridge between the viewer in the picture and the subject in the picture."
McCurry's next project will take him to Italy to photograph many of the area's diverse regions. He has an exhibition opening there next year.
To view Steve McCurry's work, go to http://www.stevemccurry.com/main.php
McCurry has published many books including, In the Shadows of Mountains (2007), Looking East (2006), Steve McCurry (2005), The Path to Buddha: A Tibetan Pilgrimage (2003), Sanctuary (2002), South Southeast (2000), Portraits (1999), Monsoon (1988), The Imperial Way (1985).
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Bethany Woelk is a freelance Cinematographer and Photographer. She serves on the EYP Photo Group.


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Name: Chris Corriveau
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Occupation: CTO/ Web Developer for Genevate Corporation
Location: Cape Cod, MA
What brought you to Rails Forum? Looking for a rails community and forum
How do you use Ruby/Ruby on Rails? Very happily...just kidding.. We have used Ruby on Rails for the past 2 years and created some websites and pplications like: capepropertysearch.com, capecontractors.com, heritagemuseumsandgardens.com, cctechcouncil.org, and wheretopark.com just to name a few.


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Rock Co. Humane Society could see increase in animals
Several municipalities considered leaving because of cost concerns
More stray animals could be coming to the Rock County Humane Society after several municipalities started looking for other shelters, citing cost concerns.
The shelter's new director, Brett Frazier, said his focus has been on repairing relationships throughout the community.
Frazier came on board as the new executive director in June, and since then they've nearly doubled the number of municipalities.
"At one point we were down to just about 10 municipalities out of 29 that exist in Rock County. Right now we have commitments from 17 of the municipalities to come back online," said Frazier.
By recognizing the specific budgeting needs of each community they were able to get some of them to come back.
Frazier said rather than charge them per animal they'll be charged a flat fee.
"What we really want to make sure we're doing is meeting the needs of the community, and we want to do that in a way that's affordable to the municipalities, that allows us to be sustainable as an organization and that's what we're moving toward which is exciting," said Frazier.
The city of Janesville is one of several cities that had concerns about the shelter's rising fees.
"It got to where it was around $120,000 a year and then we found out it was going to be double, about $240,000 a year with reduced services" said Deputy Chief Dan Davis Janesville Police Department.
Davis said city leaders opted for a dual contract with Rock and Dane counties to make up for the reduction in services.
"We intend to have a dual contract for 2014 and then we will continue to evaluate to try and make a determination to see what's necessary beyond that," said Frazier.
Despite some early success, Frazier said there's more work to be done.
"Our goal is to get to a point where we have a unified message that if you find a homeless or lost pet in Rock County you can bring it to the Rock County Humane Society, and we'll help it," said Frazier.
About 2,100 lost and homeless pets come to the Rock County Humane Society each year.
With a budget just under $800,000, municipal contracts are important. Those contracts bring in about $300,000 to the shelter.
Frazier is optimistic that another five communities will also be contracting with them.
Local And Regional News
- State manufacturing tax credit continues to grow
- Man scammed out of $4,300 by person claiming to be grandson
- Man stabs girlfriend in neck with scissors, police say
- Fremont woman accused in boyfriend's fatal stabbing is acquitted
- East Towne Mall employee attacked, robbed
- Woman arrested, suspected of abducting her kids


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Debates of March 9th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #142 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was immigration.
- Question Period
- Owen Sound
- Holocaust Memorial Centre
- Chibougamau-Chapais Red Cross
- Anti-Bullying Event
- Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
- Human Rights
- Income Splitting
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Haiti
- Israeli Apartheid Week
- Nutrition North Canada
- Access to Medicines
- Bloc Québécois
- Amnesty International
- Political Financing
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Transportation of Nuclear Waste
- The Environment
- Public Safety
- National Defence
- Justice
- Sports
- Securities
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Poverty
- Economic Development
- Foreign Affairs
- Veterans
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Freezing Assets of Corrupt Regimes Act
- Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Red Tape Review and Reduction Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Privilege
- Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act
- Patent Act
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
- Canada Post Corporation Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
Some hon. members
Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
Some hon. members
Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
(Motion agreed to, Motions Nos. 1 and 2 agreed to and bill concurred in)
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
3:10 p.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I would be honoured to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 16 petitions.
Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings
3:10 p.m.
Blaine Calkins Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1) I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the following report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, respecting its participation at the Transatlantic Forum held in Washington, D.C., United States of America, from December 6-7, 2010.
Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings
3:15 p.m.
Randy Hoback Prince Albert, SK
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present, in both official languages, three reports of the Canadian section of the Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas, FIPA, respecting participation at: the regional trade and knowledge workshop for parliamentarians of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico, May 20-22, 2010; the 22nd FIPA executive committee meetings in Asuncion, Paraguay, June 5, 2010; and the meeting of the Group of Women Parliamentarians of the Americas in Quito, Ecuador, August 11-12, 2010.
Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings
3:15 p.m.
John Baird Ottawa West—Nepean, ON
Mr. Speaker, my friend from Ottawa South was unsure what I said in the second motion I presented.
It was Bill C-61, an act to provide for the taking of restrictive measures. I just wanted to clarify that for him.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
March 9th, 2011 / 3:15 p.m.
James Bezan Selkirk—Interlake, MB
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development in relation to the supplementary estimates (C), 2010-11.
Canada Elections Act
Routine Proceedings
3:15 p.m.
Don Davies Vancouver Kingsway, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-634, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age).
Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce a bill that would lower the voting age in federal elections to 16. I believe this is an important step that will improve democracy and civic participation in Canada.
The history of voting rights in Canada is one of making voting increasingly accessible. Initially, only property-owning males, 21 years or older were eligible. Over time, women, first nations and other minorities were included. The property requirement was scrapped and the voting age was lowered to 18.
I believe it is time for a serious debate about further broadening access to our most cherished democratic rights. We must note that young people pay taxes and are subject to federal laws and, therefore, they deserve a voice in government.
Too many Canadians choose not to vote and non-voting is epidemic amongst young people. Lowering the voting age to 16 would ensure that new voters are in high school in their first election. This would permit a reinvigorated civics education in our schools, making young people better aware of political issues, the impact on their lives and the importance of voter participation in our democracy.
We note that a number of other countries allow citizens to vote at 16, including Austria, Brazil and Nicaragua. I hope this bill spurs a much needed conversation about improving democracy and voter participation in Canada.
I seek the support of all my colleagues to add to that important democratic debate.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Routine Proceedings
3:20 p.m.
Pat Martin Winnipeg Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of thousands of Canadians who have presented a petition calling upon Parliament to take note that asbestos is the greatest industrial killer that the world has ever known, and yet Canada remains one of the world's largest producers and exporters of asbestos in the world, even though more Canadians now die from asbestos than all other industrial causes combined.
The petitioners also point out that Canada spends millions of dollars subsidizing the asbestos industry and blocking international efforts to curb its use. Therefore, the petitioners call upon Parliament to ban asbestos in all of its forms, institute a just transition program for asbestos workers and the communities in which they live, end all government subsidies of asbestos both in Canada and abroad, and stop blocking international health and safety conventions designed to protect workers from asbestos, such as the Rotterdam Convention.
Routine Proceedings
3:20 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present several petitions initiated by the Fédération des locataires d'habitations à loyer modique du Québec calling for funds to retrofit low income housing.
The petitioners point out that the 65,000 families living in low income housing in Quebec need the work done in order to improve their quality of life and that this work will protect the sustainability of housing stock worth more than $7 billion, allow substantial energy savings and support local job creation in all regions of Quebec.
The petitioners are asking the Government of Canada to provide the public funds needed by the Société d'habitation du Québec to complete its renovation plan for low income housing, which includes covering an accumulated maintenance deficit.
Routine Proceedings
3:20 p.m.
Thierry St-Cyr Jeanne-Le Ber, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present a petition signed by over 1,200 people in my riding alone, calling on all parliamentarians to amend Bill C-32 on copyright, to restore balance. In its current form, the bill inordinately benefits big business, to the detriment of our artists.
Some artists came to Ottawa in their tour buses. At the time, members of the opposition parties, including the Liberal Party, said they would support the artists' demands. Unfortunately, the leader of the Liberal Party has since withdrawn his support. He changed his mind. I hope this petition will convince him to go back to his original stand.
Routine Proceedings
3:20 p.m.
John Rafferty Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition signed by hundreds and maybe thousands of Canadians right across the country.
The petitioners are calling on the government to affirm that pension benefits are in fact deferred wages, to elevate defined pension benefit plans to secured status in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and in the Canadian Creditors Protection Act, and to pass into law any legislation before it that will achieve these objectives.
I will remind the House that Bill C-501 is a related piece of legislation that is coming up for a vote today.


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"What are you trying to do?" I asked my husband as he sat on our couch playing "Halo 3" on his Xbox.
"I'm trying to save the cartographer," he told me as he proceeded to shoot at some creature that was, in turn, shooting at him.
"Wouldn't it just be easier to go to 'Halo' school and study to be a cartographer?" I asked.
"Probably," he said. "But that isn't an option."
Why was he playing this game that seems to have no point?
"Because," he informed me, "I know you can't stand it when I play 'Grand Theft Auto.'"
That was true. Talk about a waste of energy. I didn't get it. Maybe it was my chromosome; maybe it was the literary lover in me … but, when I play a game, I want a plot, a purpose, some reason to do whatever it is the game is asking me to do.
GTA, to me, is the lowest form of gameplay. Not only do you shoot at people for no reason, but you win points by breaking the law. Why not have it set up so you can join the police department and get points for turning in your loser friends?
Because my hubby wants me to partake in the game-playing experience, we bought a game called "Rayman Raving Rabbits" – a fun game where cow-tossing and warthog riding give you points.
Yes, it makes very little sense – and, in the long run, pulling worms out of the rotting teeth of a rabbit won't get you very far. But it is a lot of fun and there are some neurons involved.
And I'll be looking for "Grand Theft Auto: Police Academy."
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Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)
- Brief Synopsis:
- From the publisher Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, takes a case as a favor to friend-a vampire of dubious integrity-only to become the prime suspect in a series of ghastly murders.
- Long Synopsis:
- Blood Rites, the sixth book in Jim Butcher's Dresden Files (Storm Front, Fool Moon, Grave Peril, et al.) pits Harry Dresden -- a Chicago detective who happens to be a powerful wizard -- against a mysterious killer who is systematically targeting people working on an X-rated movie set. When an unlikely acquaintance of Harry's -- a self-absorbed vampire named Thomas -- asks him as a favor to help out a friend, Harry is compelled to agree. The friend, Arturo Genosa, is a motion picture producer in the process of starting his own adult entertainment company. But someone, or something, doesn't want him to succeed. One by one, his employees are dying incredibly gruesome and seemingly accidental deaths. Harry, posing as a production assistant, investigates. What he uncovers is pure evil. Someone is ritualistically killing members of Genosa's staff with a powerful magic curse that involves raising a demon. As Harry digs deeper, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly vampiric civil war that not only puts his life in danger but also risks the lives of hundreds of innocents. Further probing leads Harry to some jaw-dropping insights, both about the vampires and about himself. Fans of genre-transcending sagas like Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake novels and Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire sequence should thoroughly enjoy Butcher's Dresden Files, which are equal parts fantasy, horror, and hard-boiled mystery. Powered by the author's irreverent sense of humor, this tongue-in-cheek supernatural thriller is as entertaining as it is grisly. Jim Butcher definitely puts the "ick" in magic-based fantasy.
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- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 370 Pages
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- 11/02/05
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- 2004
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- Literature and Fiction, Horror, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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International Students Weekly Bulletin
Help Refugees and Immigrants in the St. Cloud Area!
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants in the St. Cloud area, Hands Across the World can provide you with a wonderful volunteer experience! Any and all majors are welcome. We are looking to fill the following positions:
- Teacher's Assistants for English as a Second Language, Math, Citizenship, and Science
- Childcare Assistants in our Childcare Center
- After School Tutors for our After School Program
If you are interested in volunteering with us please visit www.handsacrosstheworldmn.org or call 320-260-1072 to learn more about how to apply or to set up a time to visit us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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New Law Waives Many Licensing Fees for Military Veterans
April 9, 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Secretary Ken Lawson of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation today applauded the signing of HB 887, a bill that waives initial licensure fees for many military veterans. Governor Scott signed the bill into law on Friday.
"We thank the Governor for signing this bill because it demonstrates our state's commitment to our military heroes who are applying for licensure," said Secretary Lawson. "By waiving the initial fees, we are letting our veterans know that we are grateful for their sacrifices and service to our country, and we support them in their quest for a professional or business license in Florida."
Through HB 887, the initial license fee, initial application fee and initial unlicensed activity fee will be waived for veterans returning from service, provided the veteran applies for licensure within 24 months of being honorably discharged. The new law could save veterans anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than a thousand dollars, depending on the license type. The law will apply to more than 20 professions under DBPR's jurisdiction, including construction, real estate, certified public accountants and cosmetologists, as well as businesses under DBPR's Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Division. The military fee waivers will go into effect October 1, 2012.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Dennis Jones (R – Seminole) and Representative Clay Ingram (R – Pensacola) and co-sponsored by Senate President Designate Don Gaetz (R – Destin), Representative Bryan Nelson (R – Apopka) and Representative Jimmie Smith (R – Lecanto).
The new law becomes one of Florida's military-friendly licensure laws that serve as a model for other states. Recently, Florida was acknowledged as one of only a handful of states that have a state license program specifically for spouses of military veterans. More information about the Department's programs for members of the military, their spouses and military veterans is available online at: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/dbprmilitary.html.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation's mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. The Department licenses and regulates more than one million businesses and professionals ranging from hotels and restaurants, real estate agents and certified public accountants to veterinarians, contractors and cosmetologists. For more information, please visit www.MyFloridaLicense.com.
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Summer camp is a rite of passage for many American children -- long days spent playing outdoor games and sports, singing camp songs, and making new friends that will last a lifetime. In the Gaza Strip, children live very different lives during the school year, suffering from extreme poverty and conflict. But when summer comes around in Gaza, these kids also have something to look forward to -- the UNRWA Summer Games.
UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, provides assistance, protection, and advocacy for five million registered Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza. The U.S. Government is the largest contributor to UNRWA, providing almost $250 million in 2011 to support UNRWA's programs in the fields of education, primary health care, social services, community support, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance, and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict.
This summer marked the fifth annual Gaza Summer Games, a six-week-long series of summer camps supported by the U.S. Department of State and other donors that provides sports, art, music, and theater activities for 250,000 boys and girls in Gaza. At the Games, children get a chance to play and learn in a safe environment and enjoy a break from the struggles of their daily lives. Many children also get to visit the beach and to swim in the Mediterranean for the first time in their lives. UNRWA serves as an indispensable counterweight to extremism, fulfilling critical needs for humanitarian services and assistance that likely would otherwise be met by extremist groups in the region, including Hamas and Hizballah.
Throughout the 2011 Summer Games, the children of Gaza demonstrated their extraordinary talents, as well as their determination in the face of opposition from Hamas. Despite an attack by militants on the UN facility hosting the Games in July, the kids persevered to set four world records, including the largest number of people flying parachutes from the ground, the largest number of people dribbling soccer balls simultaneously, and the world's largest-ever hand-print painting. Many of the youth who participated in the hand-print painting were special-needs kids, who often face isolation and discrimination because of their disabilities. After helping her fellow Gazan youth accomplish the record for the handprint painting, 14-year-old Fatma Maqusi said, "I can't walk, but when I share the world record with the other kids, I feel like my drawings can walk -- like I can walk."
Anna in Washington, D.C. writes:
It is fascinating to read how UNRWA is working in the Middle East. Congress should not cut aid to projects that support the Palestinians (whether or not one agrees with what Abbas did at the UN), because it will just allow Hamas and Hezbollah to fill the void. That is not in our interest, and will also make Israel more vulnerable.
Rex in Canada writes:
It is good to see the US government supporting humanitarian initiatives such as this one, which offer some temporary relief for Palestinian children amid the highly abnormal conditions of everyday life in Gaza.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (451 votes).
In short: Great run, great atmosphere & a fine spread you can ask for no more!Date of review: July 21, 2011
In short: A brilliant race to run - wonderful scenery - marshalls very encouraging with plenty of water energy drinks and jelly babies. Can't fault it!Date of review: July 21, 2011
In short: Great Race!! In full: Great race, email updates really good.Hills at the end of the race quite tough.Definitely back next year.....Date of review: July 20, 2011
Date of review: July 20, 2011
In short: the best race ive done and i had just moved house the day beforeDate of review: July 20, 2011
In short: Tough race, but well worth itIn full: The organisation of this race is second to none, absolutely fantastic. The marshalling is the best you'll come across at any race. The course itself is beautiful, but very tough. Forget PB's, but a race I would definately do again.Date of review: July 19, 2011
In short: I have got to run this race again next year.Date of review: July 19, 2011
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In short: Well organised from the entering of the race to the finishing line,Date of review: July 19, 2011
In short: Great Race-Wonderful scenery,great organisation. lovely atmosphereIn full: I have done this race for two years running now and I can't fault it for anything. To top it all there are those lovely cakes to look forward to at the end!Date of review: July 19, 2011
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"It doesn't sound like much but those extra hours [saved by flying privately] make my life 10 times more efficient. "
Embraer's Legacy 600
Morphing a commuter jet into a bizliner is no easy task, but Embraer has succeeded with the Legacy 600. The aircraft is based on the wildly successful and rugged EMB 135, a 37-seat commuter jet. When introduced in 2002, the Legacy offered a simple value proposition: a capacious cabin on par with that of a Gulfstream GV–and for half the price. Today, used Legacies are an even bigger bargain.
The Legacy can haul 10 passengers and lots of luggage 3,043 nautical miles at Mach .78, or roughly 500 mph. That's about half the range of the Gulfstream and about 50 mph slower. Embraer marketed the airplane as an alternative to super-midsize jets such as the Gulfstream G200, the Dassault Falcon Jet 2000EX and the Bombardier Challenger 300, models that when new fall into the $20 million to $24 million price range. However, you can buy a used Legacy that's less than 10 years old for as little as $12 million, about what you'd pay for a comparable vintage Cessna Citation Sovereign or a Challenger 300. The Legacy was announced in 1999 and deliveries began three years later.
"People will say, 'Well, it is not a Gulfstream.' It hasn't got the same range or headroom, but it is that much cheaper," said Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, chief executive of London Executive Aviation, a company that operates five 600s and two newer longer-range 650 variants. "For Europe, it covers what we need to do. You get a lot more for the money."
Compared with the super-midsize crowd, the Legacy's cabin is 60 percent larger, measuring 1,410 cubic feet. It is 43 feet long, 6 feet high on later models (5 feet 10 inches on earlier ones) and 6 feet 11 inches wide with seating for 13, although 10 is more reasonable.
The typical executive cabin features a forward galley and closet; four large executive seats arranged in a facing group sharing two foldout tables; four slightly smaller seats with a conference table and an opposite-facing credenza; and an aft stateroom area with two more large single seats, a foldout table and an opposite-facing divan or couch. The divan is available with a berthing top that slides out to create a comfortable sleeping surface. The six large executive seats have 20-inch-wide seat cushions and 26-inch-wide backs. They recline to 75 degrees, track forward and aft and swivel.
The Legacy's 240-cubic-foot baggage compartment can hold 1,000 pounds and can be accessed in flight through the roomy 92-cubic-foot lavatory. The lavatory contains a generous wardrobe closet, ideal for in-flight clothes changing.
Overall, the aircraft is 86 feet 5 inches long and 22 feet 2 inches high; the wingspan is almost 69 feet. If you want to keep this airplane stored under roof with any kind of space for automobiles and aircraft tugs, you'll need a 10,000-square-foot hangar and, depending on where you base, those can be hard to come by. Fueling the Legacy will also take some time and resources. Full fuel amounts to 2,680 gallons.
Payload with full fuel is an impressive 5,291 pounds (passengers and luggage at sea level). But if you want to take advantage of this capability, you should have at least 6,000 feet of runway (more runway and less payload in the mountains where the air is thinner). Fully loaded at takeoff, the Legacy tips the scales at 49,604 pounds. Although slightly slower than the Gulfstream G200, it can fly nonstop from New York to London or Singapore to Tokyo.
In 2005 the 600's maximum service ceiling was raised from 39,000 to 41,000 feet, improving range and allowing the Legacy to travel above typical airline routes. The maximum landing elevation was increased to 9,500 feet, facilitating trips such as Teterboro, N.J., to Telluride, Colo. Shorter landing distances were approved, down to 2,685 feet. Thanks to the advanced Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics system, the Legacy is a true go-anywhere, all-weather airplane. Recent upgrades to the system include better weather radar reception, heads-up display and an enhanced vision system that facilitates better foul-weather landing capability. Embraer is offering an upgrade to the new Primus Elite system that offers even more capability.
When Legacies began arriving in the U.S. in 2002, they were plagued by interior fit and finish and cabin noise problems and a series of airworthiness directives that covered everything from the passenger seats' floor tracking to inadequate drainage of leaking fuel. Most of these issues have been resolved; however, Margetson-Rushmore cautioned against early serial numbers, noting that more recent aircraft have the extra two inches of headroom because of the addition of a dropped center aisle and "are materially quieter due to additional soundproofing."
The cabin noise problems were not entirely unexpected. The Legacy's Rolls-Royce engines were tweaked to provide more power–for a total of up to 7,987 pounds of thrust each–than those used on the airliner versions of the aircraft and the Legacy is typically flown higher and faster than its commuter cousins. On early models, passengers reported noisy forward cabins. In 2003 Embraer began a campaign to improve and quiet the cabin, using isolators to absorb vibration from wall and ceiling panels, partitions and furniture, including galleys, cabinets, credenzas and the lavatory. Other incremental improvements began to take hold as well.
"Embraer got an understanding of people's expectations," said Margetson-Rushmore. "They've also improved the quality of the leather, the final finish and the woodwork. They've pretty much ironed out every issue."
One issue Embraer got right from the start was dispatch reliability and customer support. "The aircraft is always flying and our dispatch rate is 98 to 99 percent," said Margetson-Rushmore. "We've had really good luck with product support. The aftercare service, from an operator's perspective, is very good."
Embraer claims the overall dispatch reliability for the fleet tops 99 percent.
While most corporate jets are designed to operate 400 hours a year, Embraer designed the ERJ series for 2,500 hours per year and at least one operator, fractional-share provider Flight Options, has flown its Legacies as much as 100 to 130 hours per month.
The Legacy's airliner lineage also typically means more time between maintenance inspections (the first isn't due until 4,000 hours or 48 months); more parts that can be replaced when they actually wear out as opposed to on a fixed timetable; and somewhat better prices for parts. Even though the airplane is made in Brazil, about 70 percent of its parts–including the engines and avionics–come from the U.S. There are 10 authorized Legacy service centers in the U.S. and 10 more across South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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Debates of March 12th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #8 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was jobs.
- Question Period
- The Economy
- Short Line Rail Projects
- Haiti
- Olympic Athletes
- Harmonized Sales Tax
- Olympic Athletes
- Human Rights
- World Kidney Day
- 22nd Quebec Intellectual Disability Week
- The Economy
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Canada's Economic Action Plan
- Sudbury
- Paralympic Winter Games
- Government Spending
- The Budget
- The Economy
- Afghanistan
- Taxation
- Afghanistan
- The Budget
- Pensions
- Securities
- Afghanistan
- Citizenship and Immigration
- The Economy
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Aerospace Industry
- Shipbuilding Industry
- Taxation
- The Budget
- Transport
- International Trade
- Status of Women
- International Trade
- Violence in Sports
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Business of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- The Economy
- Agriculture
The Economy
Government Orders
10:55 a.m.
Gordon O'Connor Carleton—Mississippi Mills, ON
Mr. Speaker, I think it was announced today that over 20,000 new jobs were created last month, and not to be greedy, I will say that in part our government is responsible for this. The actions we have taken to help restore the economy, to infuse businesses through less taxation so that they can hire and to encourage them to buy new equipment, buy new computers has helped to raise the employment rates. We are still in a delicate situation. That is why we are continuing with $19 billion in incentives over the next year. Our expectation is that by the end of this year the economy will be back on its moorings and will carry on into the future.
The Economy
Government Orders
10:55 a.m.
Glenn Thibeault Sudbury, ON
Mr. Speaker, the motion we are debating today by the Minister of Finance is:
That this House take note that, while Canada is starting to recover from the global economic recession, the recovery is tentative and uncertain and the number one priority for Canadians remains jobs and economic growth, now and for the future.
Is that really the government's priority? I am confused because the government's actions seem to indicate otherwise.
It seems the number one priority of the Conservatives is to help out their CEO friends and big banks, but not Canadians who are struggling to survive these uncertain economic times.
The Prime Minister plans to cut corporate income taxes from 22.12% in 2006 to 15% by 2012, leaving Canada with the lowest corporate tax rates in the G8. By doing so, the Conservatives have also deprived the treasury of billions of dollars that could have been invested in Canadians, for example to lift seniors and children out of poverty.
Last year with the corporate rate at 19% and most Canadians trying to cope with the serious recession, Canada's big five banks had profits totalling $15.9 billion. In 2009 the Conservative tax cuts to that point, 3.12%, fattened those profits by $496 million. No wonder the banks had enough money to pay enormous bonuses to their senior executives.
The government's justification for cutting the income taxes of profitable businesses is that the cuts improve competitiveness, lead to investment, innovation and jobs. The evidence is almost entirely to the contrary.
Across the board corporate income tax cuts are a completely ineffective way to grow the economy. They are a blunt weapon of a government without vision. They result in growing inequality, declining public services and an economy that serves the market, not people.
The Conservatives believe that helping out these corporate CEOs will help create jobs. There is no proof.
If we go back a little bit, in 2000, then Liberal finance minister Paul Martin cut corporate income tax rates by one quarter, from 28% to 21%, to be phased in over five years. The Conservative government has continued with those cuts from 21% in 2007 to 18% today, and the budget confirmed that the government is ignoring the NDP's advice and will further reduce the rate to 15% by 2012.
Those cuts have taken hundreds of billions of dollars out of the revenues that pay for health care, education, infrastructure and fighting climate change.
The Economy
Government Orders
10:55 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Sudbury will have approximately 16 minutes remaining after question period to conclude his remarks.
We will now move on to statements by members.
Short Line Rail Projects
Statements By Members
March 12th, 2010 / 11 a.m.
Dean Del Mastro Peterborough, ON
Mr. Speaker, today there are 13 railway short lines in Ontario, transporting goods to market, supporting thousands and thousands of Ontario jobs and dozens of Ontario communities. Examples such as the Huron Central, the Ottawa Valley, the Kawartha Lakes Railway and others could all cease operations, some as early as this summer, if vital infrastructure investments are not made.
Since 2006, our government has partnered with several provinces to assist rail operators in rebuilding vital short line rail arteries and the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has stated that he stands ready to support Ontario rail short line infrastructure applications.
This Parliament's all-party rail caucus, which I have been honoured to chair for the last several years, has consistently indicated its support for Ontario's short line rail and we were all heartened when MPP David Orazietti proclaimed, through a release, that the McGuinty government was officially committed to partnering with our government in support of our rail short lines.
I encourage our provincial partners to sign on to the territorial base fund and support Ontario short line infrastructure applications. The time to act is now.
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, on January 12, when the devastating earthquake hit the poorest country in our hemisphere, Canadians responded as Canadians do: we opened up our hearts and we opened up our wallets.
The government announced it would match dollar for dollar donations made to the Haiti earthquake relief fund following a desperate appeal for immediate help. Canadians could give to the charity of their choice with the understanding that was where the money would stay and believing that it would go to the desperate people of Haiti right away.
It turns out that is not the case. The government now admits that it will not respect Canadians' charities of choice. The government, not donors, will decide where the money will go, designating the World Bank as a charity of choice. What arrogance. When generous Canadians part with their hard-earned dollars, they have every right to choose the charity they want.
Incredibly, the government also admits CIDA has not dispersed one red cent of this money two long months after the earthquake struck. This is serious. Canadians who donated their hard-earned money want it fixed.
Olympic Athletes
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Roger Pomerleau Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, the people of Drummondville were excited to watch their hometown athletes perform at the Olympic Games in Vancouver.
These were the first Olympic Games for 30-year-old Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau. He came in fifth in freestyle skiing, men's moguls. The Drummondville native said that it was his best performance ever.
Jessica Dubé, who is from Saint-Cyrille de Wendover, delivered her best performance of the season and placed sixth in the pairs free skating event with her partner Bryce Davison. They are now preparing for the world championships to be held in Torino, Italy, from March 22 to 28.
Lastly, Marco Marciano, former goalie coach for the Drummondville Voltigeurs, won a gold medal with Canada's women's hockey team.
On behalf of my fellow citizens, congratulations to all of our athletes.
Harmonized Sales Tax
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Carol Hughes Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, ON
Mr. Speaker, aboriginal communities in Ontario strongly oppose the HST. The Union of Ontario Indians and the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin have been trying for months to meet with the Minister of Finance to discuss the loss of point of sale exemptions under the new tax. The Premier of Ontario also wants to meet with the federal government and first nations on this issue.
Chief Shining Turtle from Whitefish River First Nation has been told flat out to stop contacting the Minister of Finance's office regarding the HST. Staffers of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development called to tell him to stop sending emails. Then they had the gall to hang up on him. This is no way to treat aboriginal people, especially chiefs.
Forcing the HST on first nations infringes on their treaty and inherent rights. Since the federal government triggered changes to point of sale exemptions, it has a legal duty to consult and accommodate first nations people.
I call on the government to show respect and ask that it meet with the Union of Ontario Indians and the province to resolve this matter.
Olympic Athletes
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Kevin Sorenson Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, Rob Pool from Standard, Alberta wrote to me, telling me that watching the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver "made his spirit soar". He said that as a hockey fan he thought he would watch the hockey games and very little else, but as the games continued, he said:
I became captivated by the enthusiasm of what became a celebration of life...I can sympathize with a young girl from rural Quebec who spends her life from age five to age twenty, only to lose her mother on the eve of her greatest challenge in sports, this transcends sports and becomes life. When young Joannie rose above her misfortune and changed a negative into a triumph, it becomes the triumph of a nation's spirit over adversity.
My constituent asks the House to balance the challenges of difficult funding decisions and the taxpayers' agenda with the spirit of national pride created by Canadian Olympians. Therefore, during the next two years, our Conservative government is delivering to Canadian Olympians an additional $34 million on top of $11 million a year we already spend. We have renewed $10 million to help identify and develop superior athletes and another $10 million to the Canadian Paralympic committee.
We will continue to cheer. Go, Canada, go.
Human Rights
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Bob Rae Toronto Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the House needs to take note of the continuing political and legal harassment of Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deputy prime minister and the current leader of the opposition.
Mr. Ibrahim has long been a compelling spokesman for democracy and for human rights in his country, and despite an unjustified prison sentence continues to speak out with courage and with determination. It is important for Canada to send a consistent message on democracy and human rights.
For the record, I hope all members of the House will join me in expressing our solidarity with Mr. Anwar Ibrahim and his continuing legal struggle in Malaysia, and join me in calling on the Government of Canada to express its deep concern to the government of Malaysia about this matter.
World Kidney Day
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Lois Brown Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House today in recognition of World Kidney Day.
Kidneys are important organs that perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. I am sure some will be shocked to know that approximately two million Canadians have kidney disease or are at risk, according to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Many of these individuals will not be aware that they suffer from kidney disease because of the lack of early warning symptoms. Common conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can lead to chronic kidney conditions. If identified early, however, kidney disease can be managed through diet, medication and exercise.
I urge all Canadians to educate themselves on the signs and symptoms that may indicate kidney disease and to remember that healthy choices can play an important role in kidney health.
22nd Quebec Intellectual Disability Week
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Nicolas Dufour Repentigny, QC
Mr. Speaker, events related to the 22nd Quebec Intellectual Disability Week are taking place across the province. Since March 7, hundreds of volunteers and many others have been working to raise awareness of what it is like to live with an intellectual disability.
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of an organization in my riding, Les Amis de la déficience intellectuelle Rive-Nord.
The association includes relatives, interveners, volunteers and people with intellectual disabilities, working together to promote respect for human rights.
People with intellectual disabilities still have to confront too many stereotypes. By getting involved with this organization, many young people in my riding are working to eliminate those stereotypes and fully integrate people with intellectual disabilities into society.
The Economy
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Shelly Glover Saint Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, Stats Canada reported this morning that employment in Canada increased by nearly 21,000 jobs in February, lowering the unemployment rate from 8.3% to 8.2%.
Today's numbers are further proof that Canada's economic action plan is working. February marks the fifth month of job gains in the past seven months. Since July 2009, Canada has created almost 160,000 new jobs.
While Canada is weathering current global economic challenges better than nearly every other industrialized country, our recovery remains fragile. The Prime Minister has repeatedly said that our government will not be satisfied until those Canadians who have lost their jobs are working again. That is why our government will fully implement year two of Canada's economic action plan and roll out the remaining job creating stimulus projects across the country.
While the opposition ignores what matters most to Canadians, jobs and economic growth remain our top priority.
Citizenship and Immigration
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Marc Garneau Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand in the House of Commons today to congratulate Marika Teakle, a distinguished Canadian citizen from my riding of Westmount—Ville-Marie.
Ms. Teakle showed exemplary dedication for 47 years, both as a volunteer in her community, and as a public servant responsible for immigrants.
In a tribute to this amazing woman on February 26, 2010, Albert Deschamps, the Quebec regional director general of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, announced that a room used for citizenship ceremonies would be named the Marika Teakle room, in her honour, and a plaque was officially unveiled.
As her member of Parliament, I am delighted to have this opportunity to congratulate Marika. New citizens preparing to take their oath of citizenship will be reminded, as they enter the Marika Teakle room, of her long-standing service to immigrants to Canada and of her commitment to their well-being.
Canada's Economic Action Plan
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, this morning Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy added approximately 21,000 jobs in February, thereby pushing the unemployment rate down.
These statistics show once again that Canada's economic action plan is producing results. Our government understands that the main concern of Quebeckers and Canadians is the economy. Thanks to our economic growth and jobs budget, we are meeting the needs of Quebeckers.
It seems the Bloc Québécois still does not grasp the importance of Canada's economic recovery, since, just this Wednesday, it voted against the budget.
The recovery does remain fragile, however, which is why our government will follow through with year two of Canada's economic action plan and carry out the other projects to create jobs across the country.
Unlike the Bloc, which claims to be in Ottawa to defend the interests of Quebeckers, our government is taking action for Quebec and Canada.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Claude Gravelle Nickel Belt, ON
Mr. Speaker, the past week has been an eventful week for my constituents. The week began with the disappointing news that mediated talks between Brazilian-owned Vale Inco and its striking workers, USW Local 6500, had broken off.
This eight-month strike has taken a significant toll on the lives of the workers, who are fighting to protect fair wages and pensions. New Democrats want both sides to start talking again. The federal government needs to show real interest in ending this strike, instead of brushing off the concerns of workers and the community.
On Wednesday, Greater Sudbury welcomed, with open arms and grateful hearts, some of our fantastic Olympic athletes: Tessa Bonhomme and Rebecca Johnston, gold medallists with the Canadian women`s Olympic hockey team; Devon Kershaw of the Canadian men's cross-country skiing, who delivered the best ever Canadian finish in the men's 50 kilometre, mass start classic; and Chris Del Bosco of the Canadian men`s ski cross team, whose determination to make Canada proud is truly inspiring.
My constituents have proven that even in the most difficult of times, they can set aside their worries and put on a great welcome for our deserving athletes.


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Carter Wilbur serves as the Vice Consul at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Even though I'm a member of the Foreign Service, the 'diplomatic corps', I recently found myself surrounded by members of the United States Marine Corps in a helicopter which bore a striking resemblance to the ones you see in Vietnam-era war movies. Instead of weapons, we carried notebooks and cameras, since these Marines are the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team from the United States Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force. Accompanied by Bangladeshi military officers we were on a flight to survey the damage from Cyclone Sidr in the southern portion of Bangladesh, and plan for the delivery of U.S. government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
As we flew south out of Dhaka, we all were watching closely for the first signs of destruction. As we progressed south towards the port of Mongla, we began seeing signs of damage: trees down, small structures demolished, and cell phone service (often the only means of communication for remote villages) began to be interrupted. As we progressed further south, into the Sundarbans, a World Heritage Site and home to the rare Royal Bengal Tiger, more and more trees were visibly damaged or even completely uprooted. Turning east to parallel the coast, we crossed Sarankhola and saw real devastation. Homes made of corrugated iron sheets were on their side, upside down, and even one thrown into a rice paddy. As this area is crisscrossed with waterways, there are many boats, often the sole source of livelihood for villagers – and we saw many boats washed up on the banks.
Continuing east from Sarankhola, we crossed into an area which was largely agricultural, primarily growing rice. The rice, about two weeks away from harvest, was almost completely ruined. We were at an altitude of 500 to 1000 feet above the ground, but the rice was flattened as if we were hovering mere inches over it. The winds of Cyclone Sidr had blown down and waterlogged the tall sheaves of rice, and they are now useless. We all recognized that there are certainly immediate needs of the people in these areas, but they are also going to require long-term assistance as it will be at least four months before the next possible crop cycle for them.
We also say signs that there is a strong response to the humanitarian needs of the people in this area. We saw a Bangladeshi Coast Guard vessel at anchor in a river, ferrying relief goods to an orderly crowd ashore on small, local boats. In other locations, we saw Bangladeshi military landing craft loaded with bags of relief goods traveling the waterways, and crowd receiving bags from what looked like likely helicopter landing areas.
We stopped at Barisal, the principal airport in Bangladesh's central southern region to meet with the regional commander from the Bangladesh Army, coordinating the relief effort there. An artillery commander, his unit was now overseeing the distribution of relief goods brought down from Dhaka by helicopter and aircraft.
While there really aren't words to describe how you feel seeing the destruction that we saw, it was also clear that the loss of life was substantially lower than in previous, similar storms. It seems that now Bangladesh faces, possibly for the first time, a disaster of this magnitude combined with survivors in these numbers. The immediate storm has passed, but the task of reestablishing of basic hygiene, potable water production/distribution, shelter, and agriculture is just beginning. I was proud to see warriors like these Marines throw their same intensity and dedication into this new mission, of helping Bangladesh face this challenge.
Jacob writes:
This type of work is how you change the world.
I.M. in Tennessee writes:
Very cool!
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I would agree with the fellow that said U.S. aid during the Tsunami relief did more to help win the war on terror than any other single act.
Friend of mine from Afghanistan once remarked that the Afghan people remembered the aid given by the U.S. via the Peace Corps before the Soviet invasion and was a key reason trust could be built.
The bottom line is saving lives.
Well done!
Mark in Virginia writes:
It's great to see the "interagency" at work -- and this type effort is good for both humanitarian AND strategic reasons. Also, an interesting observation in Eric's entry about the Peace Corps and Afghanistan. As S/CRS trys to fund/build a civilian response capability for stability and reconstruction operations (Active/Standby/Civilian Response Corps)-- are we overlooking an existing deployable civilian response capability already resident in the Peace Corps?


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While protesters complain about the top 1 percent, a harsher inequality — the gap between college graduates and non-graduates — is dividing the country, writes David Brooks in the New York Times.
Over the past several decades, the economic benefits of education have steadily risen. In 1979, the average college graduate made 38 percent more than the average high school graduate, according to the Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke. Now the average college graduate makes more than 75 percent more.
Moreover, college graduates have become good at passing down advantages to their children. If you are born with parents who are college graduates, your odds of getting through college are excellent. If you are born to high school grads, your odds are terrible.
It's not just income, writes Brooks, cribbing from Can the Middle Class Be Saved? in The Atlantic. College graduates have a widening edge in family stability, health habits, maybe even friendship networks.
In the 1970s, high school and college grads had very similar family structures. Today, college grads are much more likely to get married, they are much less likely to get divorced and they are much, much less likely to have a child out of wedlock.
The "stagnant human capital" and "stagnant social mobility" of the bottom 50 percent is the real problem, Brooks argues.


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D&S Dental Laboratory: After 40 Years, People Are Still Its Purpose
Posted Jan 12, 2013 in Labs & Profiles
When Dick Pilsner started D&S Dental Laboratory in 1972, his first "employee" was his grandmother who showed up on the first day to help answer phones and stayed for months, eventually taking over pickup and delivery. Worried she was working too hard, Dick spoke to her doctor—also his doctor—who said, "She's healthier than you...now stop eating hamburgers at the bench."
But Pilsner—and his wife, Sally—never stopped being concerned about their employees and that has been the culture at D&S for the last 40 years. Now with three locations and 77 employees, the Waunakee, WI laboratory remains true to its mission: focusing on the internal customer. "We want to have a community at work, rather than just a workplace," says Pilsner. "We started off as a 'ma-and-pa' business and, although we can't operate like that anymore, we can't lose sight of the original philosophy: that it's all about each other."
For example, in 1998, aware of the pressures faced by working parents, D&S took on the huge project of opening its own daycare for employees' children. That business, which also was open to non-employees, quickly earned a reputation in the area and eventually grew to 180 kids. The daycare has since been sold off; however, D&S employees' children get priority for placement and the laboratory still pays 40% of childcare expenses. Similarly, a fitness center originally opened for employees was also sold but offers deeply discounted memberships to D&S staff.
The lab was also ahead of the curve when, in 1999, the Pilsners decided to offer employees the opportunity to purchase stock in the laboratory. Today, in addition to the Pilsners, who are majority shareholders, there are seven other shareholders, including the Pilsners' son, Craig. "All of the shareholders are active managers in different areas of the lab, and we all work together to run the business as a whole," says Travis Zick, a shareholder in the laboratory who oversees business development and administration. "And that helps preserve the culture because we're all part of the same team."
In keeping with the laboratory's open-book approach, managers talk to staff about material costs and other expenses at monthly meetings, and periodically the entire staff sits down together to take a closer look at profitability. This has turned out to be a powerful motivator, and employees themselves have taken on projects like developing leaner workflows in order to cut expenses.
Technicians are also actively encouraged to pursue certification and continuing education and the staff periodically gathers for dinner and technical presentations from some of the lab's lead technicians. But sometimes it's just about having fun: think Turkey Bingo, an annual pre-Thanksgiving tradition where the staff gathers for bingo and chances to win turkeys; St. Nicholas Day when stockings are hung on benches in anticipation of treats; and summer picnics, cook-offs and baseball outings, most of which also include families.
All of this not only makes D&S a terrific place to work, but also one that dentists want to do business with. "When you have quality employees who enjoy what they do, that comes through to the client. We couldn't offer the level of service we do without our staff on board," says Zick. Focused on being the best resource for their customers, D&S emphasizes client education, Lunch and Learns, chairside assistance and more. Once a year, the lab hosts dentists and their staffs for Staff Appreciation Night, which includes table clinics and prizes, and also holds an annual continuing education course paired with a golf outing.
While the focus on people hasn't changed in D&S's 40 years, Pilsner points out that a lot of other things have. Housed in a 16,000-sq-ft facility since 2003, D&S headquarters also has a full milling center and 99% of its fixed restorations are completely digital without traditional waxups. "Digital has changed everything," says Pilsner. "What an amazing future we have to look forward to—not only here at the lab, but the entire industry. After all this time, I still love this business."
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