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Stockholm Convention on POPs to enter into force
The 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) will become legally binding on 17 May 2004, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today.
Geneva/Nairobi, 18 February 2004 - The 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) will become legally binding on 17 May 2004, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today. The 90-day countdown to the treaty's entry into force was triggered on 17 February 2004 when France became the 50th state to ratify the agreement. "Of all the pollutants released into the environment every year by human activity, POPs are the most dangerous. For decades these highly toxic chemicals have killed and injured people and wildlife by inducing cancer and damaging the nervous, reproductive and immune systems. They have also caused uncounted birth defects," said UNEP Executive Klaus Toepfer. "By committing governments to eliminating production and environmental releases of these chemicals, the Stockholm Convention will greatly benefit human health and the environment. It will also strengthen the overall scope and effectiveness of international environmental law," he said. Governments will pursue a rapid start to action under the treaty when they meet for the first session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP 1) in Punta del Este, Uruguay in early 2005. One of this meeting's priorities will be to assist countries to combat malaria by replacing DDT with the increasingly safe and effective alternatives. The COP will also establish a Committee for evaluating other chemicals and pesticides that could be added to the initial target list of 12 POPs (these are aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, toxaphene, polychlorinated biphenols or PCBs, hexachlorobenzene, dioxins and furans). Still another key goal for the COP will be to finalize guidelines for promoting "best environmental practices" and "best available techniques" that can reduce or eliminate releases of dioxins and furans (perhaps the most toxic of all the POPs) from a wide range of industrial and other sources. Every human in the world carries traces of these chemicals in their bodies. POPs are highly stable compounds that can last for years or decades before breaking down. They circulate globally through a process known as the "grasshopper effect". POPs released in one part of the world can, through a repeated process of evaporation and deposit, be transported through the atmosphere to regions far away from the original source. In addition, POPs concentrate in living organisms through another process called bioaccumulation. Though not soluble in water, POPs are readily absorbed in fatty tissue, where concentrations can become magnified by up to 70,000 times the background levels. Fish, predatory birds, mammals, and humans are high up the food chain and so absorb the greatest concentrations. And when they travel, the POPs travel with them. As a result of these two processes, the Inuit and the animals they consume in the Arctic -- thousands of kilometers from any major POPs source suffer particularly high levels of POPs in their bodies. But POPs are equally dangerous to people working with pesticides or living near POPs sources, particularly in developing countries, where a lack of equipment and expertise leads to accidental exposures. Most of the 12 chemicals will be banned immediately. However, the use of DDT for disease vector control under World Health Organization guidelines is considered an acceptable purpose because it is still essential in many countries to control malaria transmission by mosquitoes. This will permit governments to protect their citizens from malaria a major killer in many tropical regions until they are able to replace DDT with chemical and non-chemical alternatives that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. So, contrary to some claims, no one will die of malaria because of the Stockholm Convention. In fact, the Convention should help direct research and development towards more effective means of malaria control. In addition to banning uses, the treaty focuses on cleaning up the growing accumulation of unwanted and obsolete stockpiles of pesticides and toxic chemicals. Dump sites and toxic drums from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s are now decaying and leaching chemicals into the soil and poisoning water resources, wildlife, and people. In the case of PCBs, although they are no longer produced, hundreds of thousands of tons are still in use in electrical transformers and other equipment. Governments have until 2025 to phase out these uses, which gives them time to arrange for PCB-free replacements. Not later than 2028, governments must dispose of these PCBs in an environmentally sound manner. Fortunately, there are alternatives to POPs. The problem is often that high costs, a lack of public awareness, and the absence of appropriate infrastructure and technology have often prevented their adoption. Solutions must be tailored to the specific properties and uses of each chemical, as well as to each country's climatic and socio-economic conditions. To ensure that such solutions are exploited, donors have pledged to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding over the next several years. The Global Environment Facility is the principal entity of the interim financial mechanism of the treaty. It has already mobilized resources to support POPs projects in more than 100 countries. Backed by an alliance of developed and developing countries and with both industry and environmental groups on board the Stockholm Convention holds the promise of a POPs-free world for future generations. Note to journalists: For additional information, please contact Eric Falt, Spokesperson/Director of UNEP's Division of Communications and Public Information, on Tel: +254 20 623292, Mobile: +254 (0) 733 682656, E-mail: email@example.com; Nick Nuttall, UNEP Head of Media, on Tel: +254 20 623084, Mobile: +254 733 632755, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; or Michael Williams in Geneva at +41-22-917 8242, +41-79-409 1528 (cell) or firstname.lastname@example.com. See also www.pops.int. UNEP News Release 2004/09
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Nut Free "Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich"
As a plant-based mom, I'm always looking for easy, healthy, tasty meals I can whip up for my son. As with most kids, Laken attends a peanut-free school. This year, his preschool class is completely nut-free, so I've had to make some adjustments with my normal lunch offerings.
Luckily, I've come upon the perfect solution for the busy parent: hemp & sunflower seed sandwiches! I like to use Food For Life's Cinnamon Raisin bread, which is made from whole sprouted grains, has no added sugar, and tops out at 3 grams of protein per slice. This is great nutritional value added to the 9-11 grams of protein from the seed butters, depending on how much you use.
I also add a dose of protein, iron, iodine and other trace elements by sprinkling a bit of sea vegetable flakes in between the jam and nut butter. At this small dose, the kids won't taste anything, but they're getting an extra kick of minerals. My favorite brand is Sea Seasonings from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables (www.seaveg.com)
2 slices whole grain bread
2 tablespoons hemp seed butter or sunflower seed butter
¼ teaspoon sea vegetable flakes
2 tablespoons 100% fruit jam
I think we all know how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, right folks?

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h8pqvl/computer_system) has announced the addition of the "Computer System Validation - Reduce Costs and Avoid 483s: 2-day In-person Seminar (October)" conference to their offering.
Significant changes in the regulations and industry standards for software validation are detailed in this interactive two-day course. The instructor addresses the latest computer system industry standards for data security, data transfer, audit trails, electronic records and signatures, software validation, and computer system validation related to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, European Annex 11, and HIPAA electronic security regulations for patient medical records.
Today the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance.
Nearly every computerized system used in laboratory, clinical, manufacturing settings and in the quality process has to be validated. Finding efficiencies without weakening the quality position is essential. This explores proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Students learn how to decrease software implementation times and lower costs using a 10-step risk-based approach to computer system validation. Finally, the instructor reviews recent FDA inspection trends and discusses how to streamline SOP authoring, revision, review, and approval.
This course benefits anyone that uses computer systems to perform their job functions and is ideal for regulatory, clinical, and IT professionals working in the health care, clinical trial, biopharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.
Learning Objective:
- Understand what is expected in Part 11 and Annex 11 inspections
- Implement a computer system to gain maximum productivity and reduce cost by as much as two thirds
- Quickly cross train workers and see how to make use of temporary workers and outsourcing to promote growth and reduce costs
- "Right size" change control methods that allows quick and safe system evolution
- Minimize the validation documentation to reduce costs without increasing regulatory or business risk
- Write test cases that trace to elements of risk management
- Protect intellectual property and keep electronic records safe
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For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h8pqvl/computer_system
"There is a huge interest in Kubernetes. People are now starting to use Kubernetes and implement it," stated Sebastian Scheele, co-founder of Loodse, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at DevOps at 19th Cloud Expo, held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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SYS-CON Media announced today that @WebRTCSummit Blog, the largest WebRTC resource in the world, has been launched. @WebRTCSummit Blog offers top articles, news stories, and blog posts from the world's well-known experts and guarantees better exposure for its authors than any other publication. @WebRTCSummit Blog can be bookmarked ▸ Here @WebRTCSummit conference site can be bookmarked ▸ Here
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In 2014, Amazon announced a new form of compute called Lambda. We didn't know it at the time, but this represented a fundamental shift in what we expect from cloud computing. Now, all of the major cloud computing vendors want to take part in this disruptive technology. In his session at 20th Cloud Expo, John Jelinek IV, a web developer at Linux Academy, will discuss why major players like AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Bluemix, and Google Cloud Platform are all trying to sidestep VMs and containers...
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A critical component of any IoT project is what to do with all the data being generated. This data needs to be captured, processed, structured, and stored in a way to facilitate different kinds of queries. Traditional data warehouse and analytical systems are mature technologies that can be used to handle certain kinds of queries, but they are not always well suited to many problems, particularly when there is a need for real-time insights.
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Providing secure, mobile access to sensitive data sets is a critical element in realizing the full potential of cloud computing. However, large data caches remain inaccessible to edge devices for reasons of security, size, format or limited viewing capabilities. Medical imaging, computer aided design and seismic interpretation are just a few examples of industries facing this challenge. Rather than fighting for incremental gains by pulling these datasets to edge devices, we need to embrace the i...
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Web Real-Time Communication APIs have quickly revolutionized what browsers are capable of. In addition to video and audio streams, we can now bi-directionally send arbitrary data over WebRTC's PeerConnection Data Channels. With the advent of Progressive Web Apps and new hardware APIs such as WebBluetooh and WebUSB, we can finally enable users to stitch together the Internet of Things directly from their browsers while communicating privately and securely in a decentralized way.
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IoT is at the core or many Digital Transformation initiatives with the goal of re-inventing a company's business model. We all agree that collecting relevant IoT data will result in massive amounts of data needing to be stored. However, with the rapid development of IoT devices and ongoing business model transformation, we are not able to predict the volume and growth of IoT data. And with the lack of IoT history, traditional methods of IT and infrastructure planning based on the past do not app...
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All organizations that did not originate this moment have a pre-existing culture as well as legacy technology and processes that can be more or less amenable to DevOps implementation. That organizational culture is influenced by the personalities and management styles of Executive Management, the wider culture in which the organization is situated, and the personalities of key team members at all levels of the organization. This culture and entrenched interests usually throw a wrench in the work...
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In his session at DevOps Summit, Tapabrata Pal, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Capital One, will tell a story about how Capital One has embraced Agile and DevOps Security practices across the Enterprise – driven by Enterprise Architecture; bringing in Development, Operations and Information Security organizations together. Capital Ones DevOpsSec practice is based upon three "pillars" – Shift-Left, Automate Everything, Dashboard Everything. Within about three years, from 100% waterfall, C...
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Fifty billion connected devices and still no winning protocols standards. HTTP, WebSockets, MQTT, and CoAP seem to be leading in the IoT protocol race at the moment but many more protocols are getting introduced on a regular basis. Each protocol has its pros and cons depending on the nature of the communications. Does there really need to be only one protocol to rule them all? Of course not. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Matthieu, co-founder and CTO of Octoblu, walked through how Octob...
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The Internet of Things can drive efficiency for airlines and airports. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Shyam Varan Nath, Principal Architect with GE, and Sudip Majumder, senior director of development at Oracle, discussed the technical details of the connected airline baggage and related social media solutions. These IoT applications will enhance travelers' journey experience and drive efficiency for the airlines and the airports.
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"We're bringing out a new application monitoring system to the DevOps space. It manages large enterprise applications that are distributed throughout a node in many enterprises and we manage them as one collective," explained Kevin Barnes, President of eCube Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at DevOps at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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Containers have changed the mind of IT in DevOps. They enable developers to work with dev, test, stage and production environments identically. Containers provide the right abstraction for microservices and many cloud platforms have integrated them into deployment pipelines. DevOps and containers together help companies achieve their business goals faster and more effectively. In his session at DevOps Summit, Ruslan Synytsky, CEO and Co-founder of Jelastic, reviewed the current landscape of Dev...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Catchpoint, a leading digital experience intelligence company, has been named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Catchpoint Systems is a leading Digital Performance Analytics company that provides unparalleled insight into your customer-critical services to help you consistently deliver an amazing customer experience. Designed for digital business, C...
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With major technology companies and startups seriously embracing IoT strategies, now is the perfect time to attend @ThingsExpo 2016 in New York. Learn what is going on, contribute to the discussions, and ensure that your enterprise is as "IoT-Ready" as it can be! Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, is co-located with 20th Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry p...
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World premiere of Stockhausen's KLANG at MusikTriennale 2010, May 8 and 9 in ColognePosted by s21concerts in Concert Announcement, tags: Cologne, contemporary music, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Klang, musikFabrik
On one weekend (between 12 noon and 12 midnight on 8 and 9 May) the musikFabrik ensemble will be joined by a host of guests for the first performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen's entire KLANG (Sound) cycle, his unfinished musical setting of The 24 Hours of the Day.
Twenty-one "Hours" will be performed, six of which as a premiere, at a series of concerts in nine different Cologne venues, allowing you to create your own itinerary around which "Hours" you wish to hear. Patrons purchasing tickets for both days will have the never-before opportunity of experiencing all twenty-one "Hours" Stockhausen composed.
For more information visit MusikTriennale 2010, www.musikFabrik.eu or contact firstname.lastname@example.com. The different venues are: Cologne Philharmonie; Klaus-von-Bismarck-Saal, WDR Funkhaus; Kleiner Sendesaal, WDR Funkhaus; Praetorium; Domforum; KOMED-Saal im Mediapark 7; Studio der musikFabrik (Im Mediapark 7); St. Andreas; Christuskirche.


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August 21, 2013
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Dunkirk church to hold Healing Mass
A Healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer, will take place on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at Blessed Mary Angela Parish at the St. Hyacinth Worship Site, 295 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk. Fr. David A. Bellittiere and the Friends of St. Peregrine cordially invite those who are afflicted with cancer or need special healing, who wish to receive the Anointing of the Sick to attend this special healing Mass. For more information, call 283-0011.
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Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m and Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 11 Day St. in Fredonia. Shoppers are asked to use the Garland Hall entrance.
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Topic: Time.now (Differences between 1.8.7 and 1.9.2)
Guys, A bit of Ruby help. I am using Time.now.to_s , to get the current time and parse it a little bit to make it compatible with my requirements. This is what I get on Ruby 1.9.2 , which meets my requirement. ruby -v ruby 1.9.2p0 (2010-08-18 revision 29036) [x86_64-darwin10.4.0] irb(main):002:0> Time.now.to_s =>


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Mustang women's soccer lands 8 recruits
The Southwest Minnesota State women's soccer team signed seven high school student-athletes and one transfer Wednesday, the first day student-athletes are allowed to sign national letters of intent.
After heavily recruiting players from California in his 2012 recruiting class, SMSU head coach TJ Buccholz stayed closer to home for this year's group. Among the eight players that signed with SMSU Wednesday, three are from Minnesota, two are from South Dakota, one is from Iowa and one is from Wisconsin. Naomi Peterson, a defender from Fort Myers, Fla., is the only player from outside of the Upper Midwest.
Peterson is one of three defenders the Mustangs signed. She will be joined by Haley Burns of Madison, Wis., and Remington Sonsalla of Burnsville.
Alexandra Pantze is the lone transfer among SMSU's 2013 recruiting class. A graduate of Shattuck St. Mary's High School in Faribault, Pantze spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons at Division I University of South Dakota, where she made 15 starts.
"Alex comes from a very rich soccer background and comes with excellent college experience having played at the Division I level," Buccholz said in a press release. "Our goal was to add some impact players at the midfield level with this recruiting class and Alex definitely has the ability to do this for our team. Alex is very strongly technically and has an excellent work rate on and off the ball. Having these elements will add a great dynamic to our midfield for the upcoming season."
Other incoming midfielders include Morgan Weyer-Coates from Rapid City, S.D., and Jessica Engebretson from Watertown, S.D. Engebretson can also play forward.
Natalie Zobel, a forward from Eagan, joins the team after having played for one of the top club teams in the state of Minnesota.


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Skip to comments.Congress, staff required to buy gold ObamaCare plans (Video)
Posted on 10/04/2013 8:06:03 AM PDT by yoe
Regulations issued by the Obama administration this week would require members of Congress to buy one of the top-tier insurance plans from the ObamaCare exchanges.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House sent guidance to members of Congress this week, based on a directive from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), that says they must choose plans from the "gold" level of insurance coverage, not "bronze" or "silver" plans. "Platinum" is the only higher level of coverage under the exchanges.
"For plan year 2014, Members of Congress and designated congressional staff will choose from 112 options in the Gold Metal tier on the DC SHOP," CAO said in a fact sheet that was emailed to Congress.
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) called attention to this requirement in a House floor speech Thursday.....
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Why shouldn't they choose "Gold"? It's taxpayer funded.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Apparently Rhodium was not available.
When exactly did the Executive Branch gain authority over Congressional members and staffing rules and regulations?
received this email:
Before you TEST DRIVE the ObamaCare website, read this post:
From Someone who actually got on the website:
This is a post from the Obamacare web page and not my actual experience:
"I actually made it through this morning at 8:00 A.M. I have a preexisting condition (Type 1 Diabetes) and my income base was 45K-55K annually I chose tier 2 "Silver Plan" and my monthly premiums came out to $597.00 with $13,988 yearly deductible!!! There is NO POSSIBLE way that I can afford this so I "opt-out" and chose to continue along with no insurance. I received an email tonight at 5:00 P.M. informing me that my fine would be $4,037 and could be attached to my yearly income tax return.
Then you make it to the "REPERCUSSIONS PORTION" for "non-payment" of yearly fine. First, your drivers license will be suspended until paid, and if you go 24 consecutive months with "Non-Payment" and you happen to be a home owner, you will have a federal tax lien placed on your home. You can agree to give your bank information so that they can easy "Automatically withdraw" your "penalties" weekly, bi-weekly or monthly! This by no means is "Free" or even "Affordable".
Please post this to local TV outlets and other media-elites...
DONT GET ON THE GESTAPOS LIST. Hold off 'investigating' until you know the ramifications which can haunt you the rest of your life.
So let me understand, congresscritters will get to buy a gold level plan (not subsidized for anyone else) and will receive a payment for 75% of the cost? Why wouldn't that be counted as taxable income? it will be reported on the 2014 W-2.
I have another thought.
We the People hold the purse strings.
Congress needs to remember that.
If it is a direct reimbursement or subsidy, it should be 'income' and not an untaxed benefit. I want these political leeches to get screwed as badly as possible.
The fine is 1% of pay which would be $550 at the max.
Term limits are a failure. CA has had term limits since the early 90s. You're from AZ... do you want the nation to be as "successful" as CA?
Hey, No Problemo. They'll take the best one then vote themselves a raise in salary to cover the extra cost.
"...This is a post from the Obamacare web page and not my actual experience:..."
Perhaps you shouldn't post things, the veracity of which you can not vouch. Some BS postings are made by trolls who want conservatives to pick up and make all conservatives look bad.
THAT is bogus and has been going around a few days.
I've been asking a lot of folks to explain why there's no email posted, just "Will Sheehan" quoting one. Does anybody really believe this story?
thanks for the heads up
You mean Platinum since WE are picking up the tab
The IRS is going to take your drivers license away?
Obviously a scam email for suckers,
Just dont pay it. There is nothing they can do.
Smart consumers are investing in the "Lead" Plan.
You won't find it on 404fail.com :-)
Apparently Rhodium was not available.
LOL! I guess whatever costs us the most.
Excellent point. We do have term limits. They are called elections. Why throw out the virtuous along with the wicked because a clock ran out? The wicked vastly outnumber the virtuous and term limits on the virtuous assures the wicked will always be a majority.
Consider it counter-propaganda. Now you should feel better.
Do they still get the 72% subsidy for it?
If I were "required" to choose a "Gold" plan with a certain 70% taxpayer subsidy... sure. I'd take it too!
Did everyone see that old fart congressman argue with Hannity last night that he did NOT get any subsidy?
He came across more crooked and arrogant than the average elected criminal.
Gonna get his name for (late) retirement, ASAP.
It would not surprise me if a Hussein flying monkey in the White House basement is circulating this to create a class of "irresponsible Republicans making stuff up to make Obama look bad..."
I don't watch fox or any television news anymore - not even Hannity.
Well, I do watch my local news in the morning long enough to hear local issues and the weather report. Other than that, I rely on FR.
Thanks for your report!
This is a delightful hoax that's been bouncing all over the digisphere ever since October 1. Most of what's in it is demonstrably false. Still, the fact that so many are believing this nonsense and perpetuating it is a good indication of the complete lack of correct information being perpetuated by those in charge of CommieKare. Whenever information is lacking, rumors rush in to fill the void.
Even CONGRESS cannot escape the grip of Obama's Nanny State.
Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of rubes.
Nanny State PING!
Maryland "Freak State" PING!
This is the best thing i have read all week. If Congress is required to adhere to all the regulations of Obamacare that all of us are, I will explode in happiness (in more ways than one, mind you). That is gonan make some of its most militant supporters cave for sure.
Thanks for the ping!
I agree with Levin's plan.. 12 years in the House or Senate total and that's it. Attach to the term limits amendment (as laid out in the "Liberty Amendments") that citizens in Congress must not legislate to themselves benefits over and above what any private citizens are eligible for. After all, we are not Communists!
And how's that all working out?
When elections are rigged using the IRS as the bully I'd say elections don't matter much now do they?
Please explain how term limits are going to make rigged elections fair? If elections don't matter, then term limits won't either.
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We found approximately 3,500 illustrations in storage throughout the department and were faced with a wide variety of common problems. Some of these included: illustrations that were covered with acidic brown paper (a and b); art with damaging attachments (c) including metal clips, tape, and pins; art housed in acidic wooden frames (d) (some with broken glass); and art that needed to be unrolled and flattened (e); just to name a few. A number of illustrations needed conservation treatment. Treatment was provided by professional paper conservators on several of the pieces (f).
Trash or Treasure?
When a curator in the Department of Paleobiology retires, resigns, or dies, an archivist from the Smithsonian Institution Archives visits the department to review paper-based research materials generated by the curator that are left at the museum. The archivist selects materials to accession into the Smithsonian Institution Archives, the central repository for all of the Smithsonian museums. The Department of Paleobiology then decides what to do with the remaining archival materials.
The curators in the Department of Paleobiology are not only experts in contemporary scientific thought and processes, they are also knowledgable about the history and philosophy of science, and are respectful of those scientists who came before them. Therefore, even though care of the fossil specimens themselves is the primary mission of the department, the Department of Paleobiology also supports the preservation of important archival materials in the collection.
Mary Parrish (department scientific illustrator) and Sarah Pelot (department conservation assistant) consult with curators and museum specialists in charge of fossil collections relating in subject matter to the historical illustrations when the illustrations are discovered. Additional information is obtained by reading research articles and historical Smithsonian annual reports. Together, a decision is made as to what to do with the material.
Preliminary rough sketches are often saved along with finished drawings. This is especially true when the finished drawings are of exceptionally high quality or historic importance. These work sketches give insight to the process of illustration and scientific ideas. Corrections and changes recorded on original illustrations and work sketches are not seen on published illustrations. Preliminary rough sketches also help provide proof that finished drawings were indeed prepared directly from fossil material rather than copied from other previously prepared art. For example, our collection of preliminary sketches of Marsh's dinosaur skeletal reconstructions help verify that our finished drawings are the first to have been prepared of these animals.


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Hypokalemia, or low potassium, is frequently seen in sick cats and is usually the result of an underlying medical condition. Hypokalemia in cats can become very dangerous if potassium drops to very low levels, and can even threaten the life of the affected feline.
Extremely low levels of potassium are often associated with kidney disease in cats. Hypokalemia causes general lethargy and muscle weakness. For example, the cat's muscles may become so weak it can barely lift its head or it may keep its head and neck curled downward at an awkward angle, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. Depression, lack of appetite and a poor coat quality may follow.
Rather than a disease itself, hypokalemia is the result of another problem in the animal. This is why it's important the owner takes the cat to a veterinarian if they notice the clinical signs of hypokalemia. The vet is also the best place to get the cat's potassium levels back up to normal. This may be done by providing potassium intravenously if the cat's life is in danger. The vet may also prescribe a dietary supplement that can be giving orally if the cause is ongoing. Owners should be careful not to simply feed the cat human food, like a banana, to get its potassium back up. It's best to talk with a vet and get a supplement approved for feline consumption.


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Ugh, I've been searching and have only been finding broken links. PM please? I'd really appreciate it.
Ugh, I've been searching and have only been finding broken links. PM please? I'd really appreciate it.
Outta curiosity, are you guys getting a 320 rip? Or 256 like I'm finding?
Doesn't matter because it's ripped from a stream and sounds not so good.
Not even worth it to me then. Would rather hear it the way it's supposed to sound. Thnx for replying.
wrong, the 256 sounds great. i've been playing it for the past week.
keep whining, i'll keep listening.
i'm listening on a hi-fi system right now, and it sounds perfectly fine. so yeah, you're wrong.
Yes, I'm wrong: it's an awesome transcode, the best maybe ever. Doesn't sound compressed or tinny at all. The obvious skips and glitches are awesome, too; really enhances my experience on the good old hi-fi.
Beyonce * Kendrick Lamar * The XX * Future
*Schoolboy Q * Hans Zimmer* Gucci Mane* Little Dragon * Bonobo
*Thundercat * Travis Scott * Sampha * Empire of the Sun * Tycho
Just listened to yet another sound-alike Phoenix album.
It's cool of GV to give us a Saturday headliner worthy of leaving the show and taking a shower on Saturday night. I just hope the line isn't too long.
MN is definitely owning this thread over the last ~10 posts.
Anyone who can't find something to watch during the headliner on Saturday should be shot. There are dozens and dozens of great acts to see on Saturday.
the busy bee has no time for sorrow.
Mass gatherings: a portion of attendees usually leave them early, possibly to beat traffic, possibly due to fatigue, possibly for reasons known only to them and God. Definitely a phenomenon in need of further observation and comment.
Coachella 07 (the introduction), 08 (the bands), 09 (the documentary), 10 (the people i came with), 11 (the relationship test... we passed), 12 (whatever the weather, Dirty Epic forever), 13 (the year of the troll)
fyi Korea is not quite like what appeared in the music video. Lots of us Koreans are laughing so hard now.
Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand
- Kurt Vonnegut
Anyway, I recognize Downtown L.A. in the video: that fight scene in the end is at Little Tokyo's Weller Court by Marukai Market and I could've sworn I've seen that skyline behind the Phoenix poster somewhere on 2nd street. But as long as the Korean population are amused, I guess it goes with the song doesn't it?
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Praying that the Coachella set is just the "sketches" followed by Daft Punk for 2 hours, then a massive orgy.
I agree its a fun album! The rip though is not soo good, however who the eff wants to wait till after weekend 1 or right before to hear the album? Not I
Paul is dead
I like how he goes 'I'd rather be alone'
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Four-time Olympian Frank Havens is just one of eleven Olympic athletes attending the Washington Canoe Club's Olympic Open House, July 20, which celebrates the history and tradition of flatwater/sprint kayaking as well as more than 80 years of Olympic-training excellence for W.C.C.
From 8:30 until noon, attendees will absorb the greater story of the little-known niche sport while mingling with the Olympians at the Olympic-training facility alongside the Capital Crescent Trail in Washington D.C.
W.C.C. member Havens, who won the gold medal in 1952 and silver medal in 1948 and was named on of the Sports Illustrated Top 50 Athletes of the Century in 2000, demonstrates a special piece in the niche sport's unique history.
His father Bill Havens was part of the 1924 Olympic team when flatwater canoe was a demonstration sport, but he decided to stay home to support his wife as Frank was born. So when Havens won the gold in 1952, he sent a cablegram to his father which read, "Dad, I won. I'm bringing home the gold medal you lost while waiting for me to be born." And Havens' history is not the only story weaving together the W.C.C and the chronicle of the sport.
"There are so many stories within stories," said W.C.C. member and Executive Director of USA WomenCan Pam Boteler.
Also attending is 79-year-old Ruth DeForrest Colley, a W.C.C. member and the first American women to qualify for the United States Olympic Kayak Team. Unfortunately, as part of gender discrimination and club rivalry, she was barred from competing. Attendees will also see local three-time Olympian Davey Hearn who competed in the sister sport of whitewater slalom canoeing.
Not only will Olympians be present but also Tony Williams, former mayor of Washington, and John Fahey, President and C.E.O. of National Geographic, will attend. Over 70 children from the downtown Washington are expected to attend the event as well.
"We want to expose our community kids to a whole new world and an appreciation for the environment," said Boteler.
The children and all attendees can also see the Potomac River from a new vantage point by paddling on the river in outriggers and war canoes. Attendees will view model Olympic canoes and kayaks as well as tour the facility, which displays Olympic memorabilia. The event is sponsored by My Organic Market and is an eco-friendly affair with the food and utensils recycled or made into compost.
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There will be a seed swap on Sunday 27th March from 1-5pm, alongside the free shop. The principles are the same, bring seeds, pots, gloves and general gardening paraphernalia to swap. Give what you can and take what you need.
I hope to bring some compost and egg boxes for people to plant a seed to start growing there and then!
See you there, and don't forget sunday is the delicious all day breakfast day too!


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Hi there !
I'm new to RoR, and I need to delay my mailing tasks, to gain loading time on my website
I'm running Rails 2.1.2. I've decided to use the gem delayed_jobs(version 2.0.4), since it seemed (in theory) quite easy to run.
After some googling, I havent found anything helpful, that's why I came here. Here's the commented line, and the error message returned after execution :
Line where the error occurs :
UserMailer.send_later(:deliver_send_contact_form_to, "#{@contact_form.email}", "contact@my_website.com", subject, "#{body}#{cu}" )
Error returned :
undefined method `deliver_send_contact_form_to' for UserMailer
I'm pretty sure deliver_send_contact_form_to is defined, since it worked perfectly before I used delayed jobs. I think it might be some kind of syntax error, but I'm not sure yet. I dont really know what to do now...
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Microsoft Corp. and Nokia Corp. on Wednesday said they would team up for software aimed at smartphones. Initially, Microsoft will develop productivity Office-like applications for Symbian-based mobile phones for Nokia that directly compete against Microsoft Windows-based cell phones. This is the first time that either company has embarked on an alliance of this scope and nature.
Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will begin collaborating immediately on the design, development and marketing of productivity solutions for the mobile professional, bringing Microsoft Office Mobile and Microsoft business communications, collaboration and device management software to Nokia's Symbian devices. These solutions will be available for a broad range of Nokia smartphones starting with the company's business-optimized E-series range. The two companies will also market these solutions to businesses, carriers and individuals.
"With more than 200 million smartphone customers globally, Nokia is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer and a natural partner for us. Today's announcement will enable us to expand Microsoft Office Mobile to Nokia smartphone owners worldwide and allow them to collaborate on Office documents from anywhere," said Stephen Elop, the president of Microsoft's business division.
This announcement builds on the existing work Nokia is doing by optimizing access to e-mail and other personal information with Exchange ActiveSync. Next year, Nokia intends to start shipping Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile on its smartphones, followed by other Office applications and related software and services in the future. These will include:
- The ability to view, edit, create and share Office documents on more devices in more places with mobile-optimized versions of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft OneNote;
- Enterprise instant messaging and presence, and optimized conferencing and collaboration experience with Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile;
- Mobile access to intranet and extranet portals built on Microsoft SharePoint Server;
- Enterprise device management with Microsoft System Center.
In the light of the rising popularity of smartphones in general as well as those based on alternative platforms, such as Apple Mac OS, Google Android, Linux or RIM Blackberry, in particular, both Microsoft and Nokia need to ensure that their software and devices continue to command huge chunks of the market. As a result, Microsoft is willing to develop software for competing operating system, whereas Nokia, which, in fact, has been withdrawing from software development for a while, is willing to install software created by one of its most important rivals onto its devices (which, among other things, simplifies migration from Symbian to Windows Mobile).
"Together with Microsoft, we will develop new and innovative user experiences for employees of small and large businesses alike, ensuring Nokia's smartphones are an integral part of the office and home-office environment, and addressing the significant opportunity in mobile enterprise productivity," said Kai Öistämö, Nokia's executive vice president for devices.
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EADS Relocates HQ to Toulouse
Airbus parent company European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS) on Tuesday announced a move to its new headquarters in Toulouse, France. The reorganization transfers nearly 200 positions from offices in Paris and Munich to Toulouse.
The announcement comes following the group's recent move to limit government involvement in the company and repurchase up to 15 percent of its outstanding share capital at a maximum price of $64 per share.
EADS said the headquarters reorganization will move more than 500 positions—including integrated EADS and Airbus functions—permanently to the Toulouse location, while retaining about 250 support functions in Paris and another 300 in Munich.
EADS CEO Tom Enders called the reorganization a "key milestone" to further integrating EADS' operations. The new headquarters is scheduled to be fully operational by September.


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A Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant frozen berry blend causes a Hepatits A outbreak.
Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend, a frozen berry mix sold at Costco, has caused a Hepatitis A outbreak across five Western states. Thirty people have become ill with the contagious liver disease, which can last anywhere from several weeks to several months. The CDC interviewed the ill patients, and 11 out of 17 recalled eating the berries.�Costco has issued a safety notice regarding the berry mix and pulled the product from store shelves. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus usually picked up in places with poor sanitation. Common symptoms of the virus include fatigue, belly pain and yellowing of the eyes and skin. In order to avoid becoming symptomatic, patients must receive a treatment vaccine within two weeks of exposure. Otherwise, the virus eventually goes away on it's own in most cases, while in extreme cases, patients can experience liver failure. Want to learn more about food safety? Check out these Surprising Food Safety Facts.� Brought to you by: Spry Living


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This water-resistant sunscreen has a fluid, lightweight formula that provides broad-spectrum sun protection and may be applied to the face or the body (indeed, the ingredient list for this body sunscreen is identical to Coppertone's facial version!). Truly sheer and light, it sets to a soft, shine-free matte finish and contains stabilized avobenzone for reliable UVA screening.
Although the formula contains a good water-binding agent and skin-repairing glycerin, it's lacking notable antioxidants beyond a token amount of vitamin E. Also, the clean scent Coppertone boasts about poses a risk of irritation that's compounded when you use a product that also contains non-mineral active sunscreen ingredients.
Note: The company's claim that this won't clog pores or cause breakouts is not substantiated. Yes, this has a light texture which minimizes the risk, but there's no way to say for certain that any given product won't clog pores or cause breakouts. It's good marketing copy and what lots of consumers want to hear, not a guarantee.
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Great sunscreen - be careful around the eyes
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Comments about Coppertone Clearly Sheer for Sunny Days Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 30:
This smells like summer holidays and I am oddly addicted to the scent! I apply it to both my face and body (be sure to give the bottle a good shake before using - or else oily bits will come out first) and I love the finish it leaves - quite satin on the skin. However, it does irritate my eyes if I get it too close - makes me tear up uncontrollably. Be careful!
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Broad Spectrum SPF 30; Helps Leave Skin Soft & Smooth; Fast Absorbing; Water Resistant (80 Minutes); Won't Clog Pores; Won't Cause Breakouts; Feels Light & Sheer on Skin
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 4.55%, Octocrylene 8%; Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Beeswax, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Fragrance
Coppertone At-a-Glance
Strengths: A few effective, basic sunscreens with various but typically lightweight textures (especially the Ultra Sheer); all recommended sunscreens are also water-resistant; inexpensive, which should encourage liberal application and reapplication; reliable self-tanners tailored to various skin tones.
Weaknesses: The majority of their sunscreens lack sufficient UVA-protecting ingredients, even though Coppertone clearly knows about this and routinely reformulates; all continuous spray products contain irritating alcohol.
This ubiquitous sun-care line has been around for over sixty years and is almost as synonymous with sunscreen as Kleenex is with facial tissue. Yet despite their longstanding history, there is something wanton about a corporation so recognized as a sunscreen manufacturer selling such an abundance of pathetically formulated sunscreens. Although more Coppertone sunscreens than ever include avobenzone or zinc oxide for UVA protection, most of them are still lacking—making this a line to shop very carefully. Ironically, Coppertone includes a fair amount of accurate, sun-smart information on their Web site—but their products aren't following the same advice! For example, they recommend you apply a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher whenever you go outdoors—but then they sell several sunscreens with SPF ratings well below that. That's sort of like your personal trainer puffing on a cigarette while encouraging you to go another ten minutes on the treadmill. They also correctly advise consumers to reapply sunscreen after swimming, perspiring, or toweling off, yet sell products they claim are waterproof and "ultra sweatproof." Don't they realize that is likely to be interpreted by most people as 'one application and you're good to go no matter what outdoor activity is planned'? Regardless of the type of tenacious claim made, all sunscreens need to be reapplied at regular intervals if you are swimming or engaged in strenuous physical activity.
Coppertone also boasts that its sunscreens for kids are the ones recommended most by pediatricians. If that's true, and your child's pediatrician recommends this brand without being specific as to which sunscreen to choose and which to avoid, be sure you find another pediatrician right away. It would mean your child's doctor doesn't know about the cumulative damage from UVA rays, andwe would worry about what else he or she wasn't up to date on.
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Debates of Dec. 3rd, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #12 of the 40th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was leader.
- Question Period
- Opposition Coalition Proposal
- Persons with Disabilities
- Gala Award Ceremony
- Violence Against Women
- Opposition Coalition Proposal
- Cluster Munitions
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Anti-personnel mines
- The Conservative Government
- Opposition Parties
- The Political Situation
- Persons with Disabilities
- The Political Situation
- The Environment
- The Economy
- Opposition Coalition Proposal
- The Economy
- The Conservative Government
- The Prime Minister
- Proposed Coalition
- The Economy
- The Conservative Government
- Status of Women
- The Economy
- Points of Order
- Individual Member's Expenditures
- Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Implementation Committee
- Nunutsiavut Government Final Agreement Implementation Committee
- Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
- Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
- Indian Oil and Gas Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Employment Insurance Act
- Canada Evidence Act
- Criminal Code
- Louis Riel Act
- First Nation's Children's Health Protection Act
- Canada Water Export Prohibition Act
- Food and Drugs Act
- Currency Act
- Canada Post Corporation Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Economic and Fiscal Statement
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Halifax.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Opposition Coalition Proposal
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Tim Uppal Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to read a quote from one of the separatist coalition's biggest supporters, "Sovereignists have no interest in people looking at Ottawa as a stable serious government. The image projected must be that of a weak government". These are the words of Jacques Parizeau, the man who almost tore our great country apart. Yesterday he said that the separatist coalition would be "good for a sovereign Quebec", not good for Canada, not good for the Québécois people who like everyone else expects the House to make Canada work.
The people of Canada are outraged, people like Greg Douglas in my riding who has collected over 50,000 signatures in a petition against this separatist coalition.
The Leader of the Opposition is so desperate for power that he has made a formal alliance with the people who want to make Canada fail. If he truly believes in the separatist pact, he should show the courage of his convictions and take it to the people.
Persons with Disabilities
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Kirsty Duncan Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982. The 2008 theme is "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Dignity and justice for all of us".
Approximately 10% of the world's population, or 650 million people, live with disabilities. In Canada it is one in seven people. On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as well as during the year-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, let us use dignity and justice for all as a rallying call, as these principles are far from being realized for everyone.
I invite all hon. members and all Canadians to make a renewed commitment to these principles of dignity and justice and to ensure implementation of the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.
Gala Award Ceremony
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Mario Laframboise Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Mirabel chamber of commerce and industry held its first ever Gala Innov on November 21. I would like to commend the organizing committee, in particular its general manager, Lysanne O'Sullivan, and Alain Dugas, vice president and general manager, operations, commercial aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace. Mr. Dugas acted as the honorary chairman of the event. as well.
I would like to pay tribute to some of the organizations and companies honoured at the gala. Outstanding commendations went to Bombardier Aerospace and the Institut de formation aérospatiale. Gold awards went to: Intermiel; Parc régional du Bois-de-Belle-Rivière; Lefebvre, Lefebvre et Théorêt, notaries; Gestion Sicola; Gérald Paquette, electician and employees—two gold medals—; Emballage AT; Centre Kubota des Laurentides.
My congratulations as well to all the other Mirabel associations and businesses that were nominated for this gala to recognize dynamism and excellence.
Violence Against Women
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Dawn Black New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Saturday will mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. Sadly, in the years since the massacre, we have made very little progress toward ending gender violence. Half of Canadian women experience abuse and violence in their homes, communities, workplaces and schools during their lifetime. Across the world women are overwhelmingly the victims of war, and rape is used as a weapon to break and shame women.
We must ensure that no woman, no matter where she lives, the colour of her skin or race suffers violence simply because she is a woman. Each of us has the power and responsibility to end violence against women and to create communities where women can build their lives without the threat of violence.
December 6 is not just a day to remember, it is a day to take action and to finally end violence against women.
Opposition Coalition Proposal
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jim Abbott Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal, socialist, separatist coalition is trying to impose a radical agenda on Canadians.
This is not middle-of-the-road liberalism, but an alliance of extremes. It includes NDP out of touch economic polices, as if the answer to a global economic crisis is tax hikes.
This coalition has full support from the leader of the separatist movement's most hard-line factions, Jacques Parizeau. He says the coalition is "good for a sovereign Quebec".
We have not seen this kind of clear insight into the separatist agenda since Mr. Parizeau gave his opinions on that particular night 13 years ago when a plan to break up Canada was foiled.
Today we must stop another scheme of danger for all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. If the Leader of the Opposition truly believes in his separatist coalition pact, he should show the courage of his convictions and take it to the people.
Cluster Munitions
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Keith Martin Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, today Canada will sign the Convention on Cluster Munitions. This is the most significant treaty of its kind since the ban on anti-personal land mines that was signed exactly 11 years ago today. The treaty, led by Canadians and NGOs from across the globe, is now saving more than 17,000 lives a year.
While our government has been a laggard on this issue, it has finally come to the table to address this tragic situation. However, it still has not articulated a plan of action to fulfill our commitments to the treaty.
Canadian and international humanitarian mine action organizations have been bravely clearing land mines and cluster bombs to provide safety, security and prosperity to communities affected by these terrible weapons for many years. Cluster munitions are indiscriminate, they primarily kill civilians and destroy a nation's ability to get back on its feet after being war ravaged.
We in the Liberal Party call upon the Conservative government to present a plan of action that will back up our signature to remove the scourge of cluster munitions from our world forever.
Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Royal Galipeau Ottawa—Orléans, ON
Mr. Speaker, a decade ago he was brought to Ottawa to save Canada. Now, due to political expediency and his impending demise as leader of the Liberal Party, he has made it his mission to destroy Canada and the province of Quebec.
Not only has he made a pact with the secessionists—whose sole goal is to weaken Canada—but he has also turned his back on the remains of his reputation as a defender of Canadian unity.
Why does the leader of the Liberal Party no longer believe in Canadian unity and a proud and strong Quebec within a united and vibrant Canada?
The leader of the Liberal Party does not believe that Canada should come before the entitlement of a party that won only one in four votes. The separatist Liberals should not try to impose their anti-Canada agenda on this country.
If he truly believes in his separatist pact, he should show the courage of his convictions and take it to the people.
Anti-personnel mines
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Christiane Gagnon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Ottawa Landmine Treaty was signed eleven years ago today. Although its implementation made possible the destruction of 42 million mines, there are another 160 million still stockpiled around the world.
When the treaty was signed, a $100 million fund was created, the Canadian Landmine Fund. Five years on, another $72 million was added, and the fund terminated in March 2008. As well, funding for treaty enforcement has decreased by $33 million over the 2006 level.
However, last week at the Geneva conference of signatories to the Ottawa treaty, the first serious violations of the treaty were reported: 15 countries had not carried out demining within the deadlines set and 3 had not destroyed their stockpiles of mines.
The Bloc Québécois calls upon the government to bring pressure to bear on the signatory states to renew their commitment to this treaty.
The Conservative Government
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government has decided to cling to power at any cost.
Even if it means recording telephone conversations unbeknownst to those involved, because the Conservatives are willing to do anything to hold onto power.
Even if it means saying that a deal with the Bloc Québécois is only valid if it was the Conservatives' idea, because they are willing to do anything to hold onto power.
Even if it means leaving town so that they do not have to face the Canadian Parliament, because the Conservatives are willing to do anything to hold onto power.
Even if it means lying to Canadians about their national flag, because the Conservatives are willing to do anything to hold onto power.
The Conservatives have had six weeks to come up with a plan and save jobs and the economy, but they have done nothing. Yet it took them only six days to draw up petitions, organize protests, create websites and launch a media blitz to save the only job that matters to them—the prime minister's.
Opposition Parties
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Sylvie Boucher Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women
Mr. Speaker, the member for Papineau and all members of his party need to take off their rose-coloured glasses and stop believing that the Bloc has disavowed its ideology. Are we the only ones who can see that the Bloc is doing whatever it can to advance its cause: Quebec separation?
The fact that Jacques Parizeau approves of and applauds the coalition is proof that the Liberal Party and the NDP have fallen into a trap. How can the Liberal Party leader possibly believe that he is fighting for Canada when, once again, he will be the one handing ammunition to the Parizeaus, Landrys and Marois of this world? Is that really what he wants?
The opposition parties have acted utterly irresponsibly in dragging us into this unstable situation. This proves that they do not merit the confidence of Canadians.
The Political Situation
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Steven Blaney Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Bergeron of Lévis wrote to me today to condemn the political situation. She said:
This attempt to overthrow the government looks to me like a coup d'état. People I have talked to feel the same way. We simply refuse to allow a coalition to take (and steal) power without having been elected by the people.
The separatist coalition is playing a very dangerous game. Making separatist leaders Jacques Parizeau and Pauline Marois happy just to slake a thirst for power is totally irresponsible and can only result in instability.
Canada needs a responsible, experienced government with just one pair of hands on the wheel.
That is the kind of leadership our Prime Minister and the Conservative government have to offer.
Persons with Disabilities
Statements By Members
December 3rd, 2008 / 2:10 p.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a celebration of the new UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and a recommitment to inclusion through its theme, "Dignity and Justice for All".
Celebrations are taking place across Canada hosted by Independent Living Canada, along with People First, all of this following on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Association for Community Living. But our celebrations are marred by the Conservative Party's foot dragging on ratification of the UN convention and the Conservatives' failure to address disproportionate poverty and unemployment among Canadians with disabilities.
The Conservative government has no plan and no will to address the economic crisis that puts the most vulnerable in our society at even greater risk. How can we have confidence in a government that denies those living with disabilities the means to help themselves in a time of economic crisis, condemning them to further impoverishment and hardship?
Now is the time to end exclusion, and stand up for the rights of all people.
The Political Situation
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Shelly Glover Saint Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, this coalition is having disastrous consequences for Canada. The coalition is dividing Canadians as we stand on the brink of an economic crisis. We do not need a constitutional crisis on top of everything else. When Jacques Parizeau is happy, I start to worry. It is not surprising that the Liberals are again adding fuel to the sovereigntist fire, but it is completely absurd that the NDP is in on this strategy.
Why is the opposition trying to divide the country when our government corrected the fiscal imbalance and recognized the Quebec nation, thereby showing Quebeckers that they are an integral part of Canada? Once again, francophones in Canada will find themselves isolated, and once again, they can thank the Liberals.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Paul Crête Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Conference Board of Canada recently released a report card ranking 17 industrialized nations on their environmental performance. Canada ranks 15th.
Canada's performance in terms of waste generation, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions earns it a "D" for "disastrous". Canada could lead the industrialized nations in environmental performance if it wanted to. To date, though, the Conservative government has shown no desire to do so.
It should have followed the example of Quebec, which has the lowest per capita rate of greenhouse gas emissions of all the provinces and territories, and adopted a territorial approach to improve Canada's performance. But this government preferred to support big oil.
This government did not take action when action was needed, and that is why it no longer has the confidence of either this House or the people.


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Sample #1
Dry leaf in warm kyusu - full but rounded sweet aroma with savory vegetable scents coming through the background. Does not have the typical bright grassy smell.
1st steep: 200ml, 5g, 65C, 60sec.
Clear pale yellow liquor. Buttery smooth mouth feel. Balanced sweet savory taste, not grassy, slight hint of astringency....and somewhat toasty/nutty?
2nd steep: 200ml, 65C, 30sec.
Similar liquor. Still quite buttery on the palate. Less sweet, more astringency coming through, slightly toasty/bakey. Caffeine buzz.....strange for me after only 2 cups.
Third steep: 200ml, 70C, 45 sec
Watery. Probably need a longer 3rd steep. Dry aftertaste????
Overall, I wouldn't say it's thin, at least in terms of texture. The taste profile is rather simple/one dimensional. For some reason, I keep thinking of a very mellowed out guricha. *need to try again before giving a rating.


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Cheap cell phone service? Not in Myanmar
Published May 18, 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 5 (UPI) -- If you want to use a cell phone, how far will $300 go?
In China, you can make domestic calls for up to 7,600 minutes with two of the largest telecommunications companies. In the United States, that money would buy a new iPhone 4S.
But in Myanmar, the Asian country also known as Burma, $300 buys just a SIM card.
And that's at a discount. Myanmar's Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraph reduced the price of the cards in March. Now, they're available for around $240-$300, depending on the version selected.
In Myanmar, those prices are out of reach for most people.
"This is still beyond many ordinary citizens' means," said Patrick, a Myanmar activist with the Human Rights Education Institute of Myanmar. "The lowest paid workers currently earn 2,000 kyats a day, which is just $2 or so."
Patrick asked that his Catholic name be used for this story to protect his identity. He spoke at an event in Dublin, Ireland, where he works at a human rights organization.
And even at that high price, those cards don't provide quality cell service, Patrick said.
"Signal is neither stable nor nationwide," he said. "If you work for some (non-governmental organization) and travel from place to place, you probably need to buy two SIM cards."
The prices in Myanmar aren't in keeping with prices in the rest of the region. SIM cards in other Southeast Asian countries start at about $1.50 (in Thailand), and top out at about $4 (in Laos), Patrick said.
One private company, Shwe Pyi Ta Khun, announced a plan to sell 1 million SIM cards for as low as $6 each. The announcement sparked a protest in Yangon against the government's communications policies and in favor of the private company, but 11 people were detained for questioning, reported The Irrawaddy, a news magazine published in Thailand.
Ministry officials announced the private company's plan didn't fit with the government's regulations.
"Much more time would be needed to upgrade the mobile phone network system," the officials said, also reported The Irrawaddy.
But Patrick and other people in Myanmar say their government wants to restrict communication. Cheaper SIM cards exist, he said, for about $20 but they're only available to foreigners.
"They just don't want us to easily access communication domestically or internationally without any limitation," he said.
The situation isn't what Myanmar's communications ministry promised. A communications official said in March that new mobile networks would be installed between March and mid-May, after which people with phones would experience better service.
President of Myanmar Thein Sein addressed the public in his inauguration anniversary speech, "as regards the matter of mobile phones, we will seek the best way and means to fulfill the wishes of the people," reported Mizzima News, a Myanmar multimedia news organization run by journalists in exile.
People who live in certain regions have alternatives, Patrick said. Cell service from China spills across the border into Myanmar in Kachin state.
"We Kachin people prefer to buy Chinese SIM cards from Chinese stores for only $8," he said. "You can top up the SIM card by paying $3 in any Chinese store. It is much cheaper, and the signal is more stable."
Kachin state is disputed territory and has an armed resistance group that keeps intervention from Myanmar's officials at bay.
"We have our own language, culture and identify," Patrick said. "We can use Chinese SIM cards more freely."
But for most people in Myanmar, SIM cards issued by the government communications ministry represent the only choice. In addition to high prices, there is a long waiting list for official permission to purchase a SIM card. As a result, there is a black market for the cards, where they sell for $600 or more.


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Better utilize the study
A?city such as Fairmont can do things to make housing more available and more affordable, and by doing so it can help improve local economic conditions.
A recent study suggests that the city be involved in aiding the growth of owner-occupied housing as well as rental housing. In the case of rentals, the study suggests 130 to 160 units within five years, with some for students, some subsidized, some affordable and some market-rate.
A rental regulation program also has been advised.
The point of the study, we suppose, is to seek solutions. We hope the city will consider implementing some.
Water issues resolved
The city of Fairmont has been under fire for building a new water plant. We suppose those upset by its cost and by its possibly being overbuilt are not likely to go away. We can understand those concerns, to an extent.
But those who doubted the new facility for its ability to clean up what has been viewed as taste and odor problems with the local water have been proven wrong. The new plant is doing its job providing a safe, much-improved product.
Making tough decisions
Fairmont Area Schools Superintendent Joe Brown and school board members this week talked about the process involved in deciding whether to delay or close school because of inclement weather. A big part of the decision involves the district's bus contract, which has to keep liability concerns and the safety of its fleet in mind.
One school board member provided some wisdom, noting that half the people may agree with any given decision while the other half disagree. When it comes to judgment calls, we know people will not concur. But we believe the bus company and school officials are acting in good faith, trying to make the right decisions.
Let's Grow Minnesota!
We like the concept of the Grow Minnesota! program that has come to Fairmont. Grow Minnesota! is a business retention and assistance program through the state Chamber of Commerce.
The effort involves business visits by volunteers, with a goal of creating a broader understanding of local industry. At the same time, expertise is shared and relationships are built.
All the communication is meant to strengthen communities as a whole, as well as individual businesses. Kudos to those involved.


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side and, as of now, the USBSF has just that.
I'm writing today's post from the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, which has served as my home away from home for the better part of the last six years. With the first three races, and the North American leg of the 2012-13 season in the rear view, I'm thoroughly enjoying a small break, before heading to Winterberg, Germany and La Plagne, France to close out the first half of our season. The way the season is formatted this year, with incremental breaks and an extended period of time in North America, is much more favorable than previous seasons. Like all sports, momentum is a very real and powerful concept to have on your side and, as of now, the USBSF definitely has just that.
Although we are only three races into a very long World Cup season, I can't help but find myself energized looking ahead. Through three World Cup stops, my teammates and I have accumulated three victories, two silver medal performances and a fourth place podium. We've experienced some large successes over the previous years of this quad, but this is undoubtedly our best start to a competitive season to date. Across the board the USBSF men and women, in both bobsled and skeleton, have won multiple medals and podiums. Performances like these are worked hard for, visualized and expected with an Olympic year on the horizon. Possibly the most encouraging story of the season thus far, pilots Cory Butner, Nick Cunningham, Jazmine Fenlator and their respective teams have all medaled for the first time in their precocious sliding careers. Success, however you might measure it, is always more joyful when you can experience and share it with your teammates and friends. My teammates have worked hard and it's exciting to see them achieve their goals.
The three victories mentioned above, interestingly enough, have all come in the two-man discipline. Steve Holcomb is actually the first pilot in six years to earn top honors in the first three races of a competitive season. My teammates and I are pushing well and Holcomb has been on fire. With every favorable performance comes confidence and momentum, both of which will be utilized as we compete overseas over the next few months. Our two-Man win in the Lake Placid, the first race of the season, was actually my first World Cup victory in that discipline. Considering the success we had last February in Lake Placid, an individual race victory might seem a little less glorified, but I still consider that conquest a memorable moment in my career.
As an athlete it's impossible not to want and expect to win every competition you enter, but realistically, the odds of that happening are not in our favor. There are too many variables, more than we are even aware of, and many that we can't control, which weigh on the outcome of a performance on any given day. What we can do is continue to prepare better than our competitors, focus, believe in ourselves and have confidence in our ability to achieve what we have set out to accomplish.


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Food For Thought is offering fun and engaging evening sessions for middle school students and their family which may leave parents in awe of their kids' cooking skills.
Through Virginia Western Community College's Kids College, Food For Thought is offering two, 3-course cooking sessions, where adults and children will work together to make an easy, healthy dinner and dine together. Kitchen techniques, shopping tips and healthy options will be reviewed. For students who are already enrolled in Green Living this will be an opportunity for them to share with parents some of the lessons they may have already learned. Each student registered may bring up to two additional family members to join them in meal preparation.
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I've just installed Tru-Mic Anthem system in my Gibson J50.
With the mix level control wheel roll towards the neck,I've been adjusting the relative mic level with the trim pot screw adjuster.
I'm finding that the most pleasing sound seems to be with trim pot backed right off or at most,only turned clockwise about a quarter
of a turn.If i turn it up half way, for instance,it tends to sound a bit edgy.
Can someone please tell me if the mic is engaged at all with the trim pot turned completely anti clockwise ?


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Without starting a thread if a sweetener should be used or not;1. Is is agave nectar or Trimoline Inverted syrup a one-one replacement for honey in a dough recipe?2. Does yeast prefer sucrose or fructose?3. Maybe simple white castor sugar or demerara sugar in the raw are the better options?According to Wikipedia, some brands of Agave Nectar have different Fructose to Glucose ratio's so it may be difficult to answer.Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose. These differences, it is presumed, reflect variation from one vendor of agave nectar to anotherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_nectar


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Finally another update! After getting off schedule due to some events unrelated to the oven I put in a few long nights to get caught up. As you can see the first part of the soldier is completed. 44 Bricks in all. They were installed using home made mortar of 3 parts sand(finest I could find #53 silica), 1 part portland, 1 part lime, and 1 part fire clay.
Sheboyje, that looks so freakin' awesome. You are my new hero!Chau


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