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Debates of Oct. 21st, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #34 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was artists.
- Question Period
- Copyright Modernization Act
- Soccer
- Duncan
- Municipal and Regional Governance
- World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
- Hungarian Canadians
- Honoré-Mercier
- Democratic Reform
- South Cariboo Afghanistan Project
- Forillon Park Expropriations
- North Korea
- Community Organizations
- Religious Freedom
- Small Businesses
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Canada World Youth
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Libya
- Justice
- Libya
- Veterans Affairs
- The Economy
- Veterans
- Arts and Culture
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Democratic Reform
- Justice
- Canadian Wheat Board
- The Environment
- Air Canada
- G8 Summit
- Northern Economic Development
- Human Rights
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Employment Insurance
- Forestry Industry
- International Trade
- Human Rights
- International Trade
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act
- Investment Canada Act
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Copyright Modernization Act
- Committees of the House
- Copyright Modernization Act
- Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Rebuilding Act
South Cariboo Afghanistan Project
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
Cathy McLeod Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, BC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to the South Cariboo Afghanistan project. A decade ago, Mr. Jack Witty of 100 Mile House was moved by stories of the rebuilding effort in Afghanistan to ask the question: "What would happen if a rural community like the South Cariboo helped a rural community in Afghanistan to rebuild?"
In partnership with Mr. Esmat Nazaryar, an Afghan Canadian from the village of Jeloucha in northern Afghanistan, the South Cariboo Afghanistan project set out to help rebuild Mr. Nazaryar's community.
Since 2004, with support from Hope International, the Aga Khan Foundation and CIDA, this project has helped to construct a medical clinic, clean water system, roads, a seed and animal bank and a school.
Mr. Nazaryar and his family visited 100 Mile House last month to convey the thanks of the community of Jeloucha to all those in the South Cariboo who supported the rebuilding process. For many in northern Afghanistan, Canada is a place called 100 Mile House.
Forillon Park Expropriations
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
Philip Toone Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Mr. Speaker, in 1970, the Quebec government expropriated the homes of approximately 225 families and the land of 1,500 people in the Gaspé to allow the federal government to create Forillon Park. The people expropriated still feel very bitter about it.
Last February, the members of this House apologized. It was the long-awaited first step towards reconciliation. Forillon Park then gave the expropriated families a pass granting them free access to the park. Other measures have been or will be implemented.
I would like to point out that, yesterday, in the National Assembly of Quebec, a motion to apologize to the people expropriated from Forillon was introduced by the provincial members for Matane and Gaspé, Mr. Bérubé and Mr. Mamelonet. The motion was unanimously adopted by Quebec MNAs. Thus, another step was taken yesterday to ease the pain of those expropriated from Forillon Park.
North Korea
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
Bob Dechert Mississauga—Erindale, ON
Mr. Speaker, the situation in North Korea is appalling. As noted recently by the UN's Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in North Korea, there are up to 200,000 political prisoners languishing in North Korean concentration camps, a sharp increase from 10 years ago. Reports of the conditions in these gulags are shocking, including executions, torture, rapes and forced abortions on female prisoners.
Canada remains gravely concerned by the lack of fundamental freedoms in North Korea. Our government has imposed sanctions and a controlled engagement policy on this rogue regime.
I urge the regime in Pyongyang to release its political prisoners and co-operate with the international community.
Community Organizations
Statements by Members
11:10 a.m.
Charmaine Borg Terrebonne—Blainville, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to proudly recognize the many community organizations that provide prevention services to the people, particularly the young people, of Terrebonne, Blainville and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
In this world full of inequality, many young people have difficulty finding their place, a problem that can manifest itself in various ways, such as addictions, depression and crime.
There are many prevention organizations in my riding: Uniatox, the youth shelters and the Centre rayons de femmes, just to name a few.
For 32 years and with very limited resources, Uniatox has helped many individuals who were at risk of developing addictions or committing crimes by focusing on the early detection of distress among young people.
If the Canadian government truly wants to make streets and communities safer, it must invest in prevention by providing funding to community organizations like the ones I just mentioned.
Religious Freedom
Statements by Members
11:10 a.m.
Pierre Poilievre Nepean—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Coptic Christian minority has suffered the wrath of Islamic terrorist thugs who are slaughtering innocent women and children. It is the responsibility of the Egyptian government to finally protect all citizens, regardless of religion.
Thanks in part to the good work of the Conservative member for Mississauga—Erindale, this government is working to establish a new office of religious freedom. This is but one of the early steps that this government is taking in the great tradition of our country to stand on the side of those who are persecuted and give voice to the voiceless and defence to the defenceless.
We will stand in solidarity with the Coptic Christian minority, as they fight for their rights for freedom of religion, for peace and for harmony in Egypt.
Small Businesses
Statements by Members
11:10 a.m.
Joyce Murray Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, this past week Canadians celebrated Small Business Week with over 350 events across the country.
Canada is made up of small and medium-sized businesses. They are the vast majority of all companies and employ 6 of every 10 private sector workers. They are innovative and service-oriented. They are the lifeblood of Canadian communities.
I was an entrepreneur and business owner for many years before running for public office. I appreciate the hard work, dedication and optimism that it takes and I understand the challenges. Small businesses give much to Canadian society, and they need government to do its part in return.
Here is what I hear from businesses: "Give us less red tape, not just another study; reduce rather than increase our EI payroll tax burden; and accept our ideas for fixing complex tax and reporting requirements that are rigid and overlapping".
Today I want to congratulate everyone who owns, runs or works in a small business for their immeasurable contributions to Canadian life. I ask all Canadians to support their local small businesses.
New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements by Members
11:10 a.m.
Paul Calandra Oak Ridges—Markham, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Toronto Sun had it right this morning with its headline "NDP sails in different directions on ship contracts".
The NDP's placeholder leader was calling for political interference in this process, despite the fact that the member for Sackville—Eastern Shore had it right when he said that the selection process was fair, praising the announcement as "a great day for Canada, no question. Yes, sir".
This again proves that the NDP is disunited and weak when it is faced with such tests in the House. It is contradicting itself on such critical issues, and Canadians are wondering who really speaks for the NDP.
Our government continues to be focused on what matters to Canadians: job creation and economic growth. Meanwhile, the NDP caucus is not able to stay united when times get tough.
NDP spokesmen are taking different positions on different issues and Canadians are wondering if they can be trusted to actually do their job. They know that on this side of the House we will continue to remain focused on jobs and the economy because that is what Canadians have asked for.
Canada World Youth
Statements by Members
11:10 a.m.
Denise Savoie Victoria, BC
Mr. Speaker, today I want to pay tribute to Canada World Youth celebrating its 40th anniversary. This is a non-profit organization that offers international educational programs for young people. To mark the occasion, more than 140 Canadian municipalities have declared this week as "Canada World Youth Week".
Over the years, 34,000 youth have taken part in exchange and international programs in over 67 countries. One of my own constituents, Alexander Economou, is serving in Mali right now.
Canada World Youth continues to change the lives of thousands of young Canadians by helping them become active citizens and compassionate leaders. I encourage all hon. members to learn about its excellent work.
We wish Canada World Youth many more years of success in promoting youth engagement in Canada and all over the world.
New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements by Members
11:15 a.m.
Dean Del Mastro Peterborough, ON
Mr. Speaker, the NDP is a confused group. The many contradictory positions taken this week show that the official opposition is not even coherent, let alone united. They are out of their league, and their caucus shows it through their contradictory positions on critical issues. Canadians must be wondering who really speaks for the NDP.
For example, their interim leader is calling for mandatory bilingualism of Supreme Court justices, yet the NDP House leader, one of their top lieutenants and the party's representative on the committee, supported the nominations for the two new Supreme Court justices as part of an all-party process. It is evidence that the NDP caucus is not able to stay united when times get tough.
This week, NDP spokesmen have taken contradictory stands on issues such as the merit-based selection of Supreme Court justices. This is yet another worrying example that the weak and disunited NDP is out of their league and simply not fit to govern.
Oral Questions
October 21st, 2011 / 11:15 a.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday was a historic day for Libya. The future of that country now belongs to all Libyans. The time now has come for Canada to withdraw its military operation and it is time to focus on diplomacy and helping rebuild that country.
All across the Middle East, we are seeing ordinary citizens demand freedom. Canada must be ready to support them in all ways. Can the minister now inform the House what Canada will do to foster democracy and support Libya as well as the Arab Spring?
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, obviously the military mission is very quickly coming to an end. The UN-sanctioned mission to protect Libyan civilians from Gadhafi's regime has certainly accomplished its goal.
We are working now on diplomatic efforts. I visited Tripoli just last week, where we announced up to $10 million to support two things: one, democratic development in Libya, and two, the demilitarization of the country. Those are obviously two important priorities.
Our embassy is now back open and our ambassador is on the ground. We are going to do everything we can to support the new government.
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the NDP, I would like to say how proud we are of the role our troops have played in Libya. We agreed with the United Nations: we had to intervene to stop a dictator from killing his own people.
Throughout the Middle East we are seeing people fighting for freedom. Canada has to be prepared to support them. Is it possible for the minister to be more clear about what our country is going to do to help Libya?
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, we are also very proud of the Canadian Forces who, once again, have contributed to democracy and human rights. They have done very good work under the leadership of General Charles Bouchard. He was the leader of the entire NATO mission. We were very proud of their contribution.
We will continue to work with the new Libyan government on advancing democracy and demilitarizing the country. These two goals are very important. We have already committed to that through our ambassador. I was in Tripoli last week to offer help to the new government.
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, on the omnibus crime bill, Bill C-10, yesterday at committee a representative from the Canadian Association of Crown Counsel was highly critical of the problem overload that prosecutors have in this country. They have it already.
Instead of putting more police officers in our communities, with Bill C-10 the government's plan is to jam up our courts and prisons. The prosecutors have been very clear, both provincially and federally, that they cannot carry the load anymore.
When is the government going to come clear on what Bill C-10 would cost, and what is the government going to do about relieving the pressure on our prosecutors?
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
New Brunswick
Robert Goguen Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice
Mr. Speaker, in committee yesterday the crown prosecutor certainly expressed some concern about overload, but the prosecutors were in essence pleading for more resources to ensure that the mandate they carefully carry out to protect Canadian citizens is carried out, as is the intent of Bill C-10.
Certainly we will dedicate all the resources necessary to ensure that cities and communities are safe, because we will stand up for citizens and we will protect victims.


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Beef prices could see big increase
Supply is down as beef herd declines in U.S.
MADISON, Wis. - A national shortage of beef could double prices this summer at butcher shops.
Dan Schaefer, an animal sciences expert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said it's all about supply and demand, and it starts with a shrinking U.S. beef herd.
He said that since 1996, the nation's herd has been dwindling, from 100 million in 1996 down to 89 million now.
"The decrease in the U.S. cow herd is related in large part to a drought, which has been widespread in the west for the last decade. We experienced it with intensity this past summer," Schaefer said.
At Jim's Meat Market on Madison's north side, owner John Lehman said Monday that for several cuts of meat, his costs are more like what they should be in June or July -- traditionally the most expensive months of the year -- because more people are grilling.
"There seems to be very little doubt that beef prices are going to be high this spring and summer," Lehman said. "We're kind of worried about what's going to happen. June is my highest prices -- what are they going to be at?"
Lehman has been telling customers to stock up on their meat now. He said that with the of rib-eyes, they're getting some good deals with suppliers, but in the next month or so, those deals will be hard to come by.Beef prices could see big increase
Experts said some cuts are expected to double in price.
Producers are closely watching trade practices in Japan. Experts said policy changes could soon happen that would make it more attractive for Japan to import U.S. beef, which would again bring down supply and raise prices.
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Skip to comments.US Shuts Down Vatican Embassy After Striking Deal with Iran
Posted on 11/27/2013 8:44:49 AM PST by Kaslin
What would you do next if you had successfully brokered a Neville Chamberlin style deal with a rogue state that wants to annihilate America and her Middle East allies? Well. . . Youd downgrade diplomatic ties with the Vatican, of course. At least, thats what you would do if you were working in the Obama White House. The White House has recently announced that they will shut down the US Embassy to the Holy See, and relocate it to a safer location on the grounds of the American Embassy in Italy.
Officially, the US is explaining the relocation effort as a security measure in reaction to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi. . . Because, ya know, those crazy Vatican Catholics are a naturally militant bunch. Heaven forbid someone makes an anti-Christian movie! Whoa, the whole place could erupt into a deadly string of mass prayers and forgiveness! (Ahem Sarcasm.)
The decision on part of the US Administration to move the American Embassy is being interpreted by many as a slap in the face to the Vatican. At the very least, it is likely to produce a tension that will lead to a deterioration of US/ Vatican communication and cooperation.
Adding to the suspicion that Americas decision is primarily political, and not based in security concerns, is the fact that the current Embassy has state of the art security. According to former US Ambassador James Nicholson, the current location is highly secure, and pivotal to continuing relations with the Holy See.
Besides: Were talking about the US Embassy. . . In Vatican City. Its not as if were discussing an un-fortified compound in the heart of a Libyan war-zone. (Cough*Benghazi*Cough) Heres a solution: add a couple more Marines, and maybe borrow the Pope-Mobile for high profile visitors.
Suggesting that Obama is intentionally downgrading US/ Vatican ties due to some resentment toward Catholic policy would almost seem too petty to contemplate; until it is put into a broader perspective. The Holy See has proven, throughout the years, to be a monumental asset in world affairs. Our relationship with the Vatican aids in humanitarian missions, peace brokerage, and international trade with governments of all religious affiliations.
According to Nicholson, This is anything but a good time to diminish the stature of this post. To diminish the stature of this post is to diminish its influence. In an age where Obamas allies in the Middle East include Taliban rebels and Al Qaida operatives, the timing seems even more precarious. When Iran feels emboldened on the world stage, when Israel feels threatened, and when Christians are finding the Middle East to be an ever-increasingly dangerous corner of the world, one would think the US Government would be bolstering its relationship with Gods emissary.
But. . . Maybe thats the problem. Perhaps Obama is just a bit upset that the Catholic world headquarters hasnt yet offered universal contraception to its female members. Or perhaps hes a little unnerved about their use of the word Christmas. Or, maybe, hes just feeling a bit irritated that the Pope consults God every day, rather than the White House.
Whatever the reason, the end result is the same: A sizeable devolution of US/ Vatican ties. Not to mention a marginal political fallout here at home. After all, Christians are less than pleased with the details of Obamacare, the repeal of dont ask dont tell, and the White Houses general disregard for religious liberty. So What the heck? Go ahead and insult the Pope while youre at it.
Furthermore, the move illustrates our Presidents perspective on right and wrong when it comes to world events. It says something about the Administrations world view when they champion an Iranian Nuclear deal that lifts sanction and emboldens our enemies the very same week they withdraw diplomatic ties from the Vatican.
At least When Neville Chamberlin was trotting around Europe declaring peace in our time, he was primarily naïve. Thats not necessarily the case with our current leader of appeasement.
Of course, then again, maybe the President is just trying to be fair. Maybe he didnt want Israel to feel like the only religious sovereign-state to be snubbed by the US this week.
US Embassy in Rome is a fortress of walls, cameras and barriers. A huge place. All US Embassies in Europe are fortresses. Unique and indeed foreign compared with other diplomatic missions.
There's just no end to the petty in-your-face liberal hate that boils inside this guy.
Why would a Muslim country have an embassy at the Vatican? Hussein Soetoro's decision makes perfect sense.
America's allies and friends are now Obama's enemies!
Well, perhaps the USCCB will think to stop pushing for amnesty now seeing how the Obama administration really DOESN'T have the best interests of the church in mind
Nah. Naïveté reigns in the minds of those who grew up in Mexico and in union democrat households
I wish they'd read the catechism though
I thought they were just floating this and now it's a done deal, WTH? So much for the most transparent administration ever. This thug seriously is ruing our reputation in the non-Islamic world. And the media scum had the nerve to say it was W who was ruining our reputation.
I wonder if there is anyone who works for the government, this administration, who has a conscience or true moral values?
a) Weakens AmericaI have yet to have anyone raise a single substantive counter example in several years of posting this.
b) Distances America's allies
c) Strengthens America's enemies
d) Serves Islam
e) Harms Israel
Or some combination of the above.
Satans minion just doing what minions do
Ping for later
obama is a muslime and Americans are STILL in denial.
I don't think that I am the only one who is convinced that he is the Anti Christ
Or if not, he'll do...
Absolutely brilliant, Barry. You are such an immature putz.
[ obama is a muslime the Anti- Christ and Americans are STILL in denial.
Fixed ]
No No No
obama is an Anti- Christ and Americans are STILL in denial.
There are many anti-christs. not just one, they have gone by many names in the past such as Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, etc...
Really Fixed it for you
Why would a Muslim country have an embassy at the Vatican? Hussein Soetoros decision makes perfect sense.
Sounds like closing the embassy in the Vatican was PART of the agreement with Iran, I wouldn't be surprised at all about this...
I don't think he is the antichrist but a forerunner of the antichrist. Imagine how good ANYONE would seem following him, enough to fool even more than he fooled.
On the other hand, with the Pope now railing against capitalism ala' Hugo Chavez, perhaps the GOP should openly thank Obama for taking this strong stance in defense of Capitalism.
Guess I'll have to check in with Ann Barnhardt to see her reaction to these developments.
He may or may not be a muslim. I think not.
He is, however, a Marxist. That is more dangerous.
Too stupid.
Heavy handed, iron fisted, central governments always take revenge against those that oppose them. You sue us over Obamacare, ve vill take action!
Everything the Regime does is political. Everything.
This is a Threat Matrix list documenting threats within and without. Anyone wanting on or off please advise.
You're not. My family and I stand with you.
Interesting points.
A thread started yesterday, almost made it sound like the U.S. Embassy-to-"Holy-See" that is being moved to the greater U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Italy (Embassy Rome), was being moved from Vatican City, itself.
The Michael Schaus article from Townhall, at the header of this FR thread, seems to be laboring under that same erroneous assumption, by which I mean, the US Embassy to the Vatican is not presently now, or has ever been in Vatican City.
Before doing some checking, I had something of the same thoughts as Shaus expressed here;
The U.S. Embassy Vatican has never been in that city-state that lay entirely within the city of Rome, but has been located on Aventine Hill (one of the famous 7 hills of Rome) since 1984, when official US diplomatic ties were first established with that entity known as "Holy See" (they like it when they are called that - makes 'em feel special).
In light of the U.S. not having fully formal diplomatic relations with the Holy See (having consular level contact, but lacking full ambassadorial level for those times prior to loss of the Papal States, with later there having been envoys to popes, and almost always some representation/communication first to the Papal States, then later to contact those at 'Vatican City'; it stands that all should be reminded there was no "Vatican City", until such was created 1926 as answer to what in those times was referred to as the Roman question. It could (should?) be noted Pius IX was stubborn to the end, not wanted to cede Quirinal Palace refusing to hand over the keys (showing that papal 'thought' at the time, included having secular rule as a king of sorts as being their own 'divine right' like other 'kings', etc.).
Meanwhile, there is still diplomatic presence of the Vatican, to the U.S. They have a nice building, sort-of between Norway and Finland, kind-of across street from Naval Observatory grounds, in Washington, D.C.
You're not.
Interesting perspective. I hadn't thought of the coincidence of the Iran pact and the shut down of the Vatican embassy until now, but it's a very likely possibility.
If youd like to be on or off, please FR mail me.
"He may or may not be a muslim. I think not.
He is, however, a Marxist. That is more dangerous."
Hmm, both are pretty dangerous. Islamofascism vs Fascism. Seems equally dangerous to me....
I know I am nitpicking, and I am not intending to attack you, but felt it was worth pointing out the similarities...
This is because Catholics are sueing for relief from Obamacare..... period....... I have no doubt
Though I'd just as soon see this as another of Obama's "in your face" type of behavior, the only support for that is seeming to go against the Vatican's past expressed desires for diplomatic relations to themselves from nations, be separate from ambassadorial relations of those nations, with the nation of Italy itself.
As it is, there will remain a U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican itself, though that offices headquarters will now be housed in the same building as Embassy Rome. If it makes anyone feel any better...I read that there will be a separate entrance, just for Embassy Vatican.
Let us all not read too much into this, for "safety" may have been something of an issue. Besides...it would be tough for any now opposing the move, if that separate embassy 'building' as it were, came under attack. This may be one reason the "Vatican" as far as I know, has for now not ventured comment.
Let us keep our powder dry here, folks.
Obama can be seen clearly enough as enemy of Christianity for other reasons. Washington once again backing off from Iran, and this time seeming to acquiesce in some form to Iranian demands they have some "right to" nuclear weapons (the devil is in the details of the details of this latest "diplomatic deal" with the Iranians, whatever the h_ _ _ that actually is) is the real problem, not the consolidation of diplomatic offices for both U.S. diplomatic mission to Italy, and to the Vatican, into one building, in Rome.
Speak up in favor of the traitor, Catholic bashers. I know you want to.
I agree. There was a thread on this yesterday. The US Vatican embassy isn't in the Vatican. And it's apparantly going into a new building (so not just a different door) on the Rome Embassy's grounds. With assurances that the two embassies will remain distinct...
This probably makes sense from a security standpoint, and is going to save money. I bet the current Vatican Embassy is worth millions for both the building and land.
Sure. Those Europeans are prone to riot, invade embassies and kill diplomats and US military personnel, especially when PO'd about a you tube video. Happens all the time. Opposite of the piece-loving, tranquil temperaments of Libyan and Egyptian nationals./s
After Israel, Rome is the second target for Iranian nukes ...
Read Revelation 13. The Antichrist will be immensely popular with the entire world and all who are not saved will worship him. I think Obama's popularity has already peaked, and even then, he wasn't all that.
The Vatican wouldn't say anything about this one way or the other, regardless of the opinion of the Pope or anybody else involved.
There may be practical reasons, but since the current building was just reinforced a couple of years ago, I doubt it.
I still see it as a message. I agree that the essential problem is the very vague "deal" with Iran - which seems to give them everything they want, and to us, nothing - but I can't see that folding embassy Vatican into a room at embassy Rome - even with a separate entrance - is anything but downgrading.
"Suggesting that Obama is intentionally downgrading US/ Vatican ties due to some resentment toward Catholic policy would almost seem too petty to contemplate;"
Too petty to contemplate, like shutting down national parks, closing inns and ousting people from their homes just to inflict pain?
Safety isn't an issue. The Vatican embassy is a secure as the Italian one -- possibly more so. You have to understand the subtleties of international diplomacy. This is a slap in the face to the Vatican and to Catholics the world over, and it is INTENDED to be nothing less than that. Quit averting your eyes and see hedonist, left-wing, evil for what it is.
We have real things to criticize Obama (and his legions of supporters) over.
If there wasn't such thing as our own embassies coming under attack, being now increasingly under threat (how much so, possibly, in Italy -- I cannot say for any certainty) , then this could be seen as deliberate snub, perhaps. As it is...let's not get our facts wrong, and look foolish while doing so.
Obama has seemed to have mastered an art of "baiting" while combining that with deflection, and an easy setting up grounds for his critics to be criticized as extreme -- if not nutty.
Look at the birth certificate goings-on. Those are STILL continuing, with Obama and Co. getting away with not having settled it honestly and forthrightly from the beginning (he could have spent 20$ or so for a copy, himself) but chose to string it all out, allowing the critics who hounded him into looking like extremists, thus mollifying those among his own supporters who may have doubts as to other things...for the thinking goes among them...anything the slightest "Fox News" is mis-info, therefor anything critical of Obama is a lie, blah, blah.
So--- the Obabamtrons bait and feed, hoping for over-reaction they can pull out like yet another rabbit out of a hat, when the going get's too close to focusing on what's really going on. In this instance --- focus can shift from dealings with Iran, to something allegedly "against" the Catholic church -- and get people talking about the latter, rather than the former.
Then, when they can get people to drag the "church" into it (not limited to the RCC, mind you) when it comes to the ongoing discussions concerning ObamaCare forcing everyone to pay into a system which not only "provides" birth control pills (why no deductible for those things? you tell us, Democrat Naral types) but the REAL stinker -- paying for abortions themselves(!) red alert(!), this is the part they don't want to talk about, it's called "women's reproductive health", instead.
See how it works? Once we see it better, we may have better chance of not letting the discourse be so easily so perpetually defined and controlled by DemoRat operatives and sympathizer/useful, over-educated but still-- idiots.
We have to be smarter. We need to learn how to be cunning, even manipulative, while remaining harmless as doves, ourselves.
The Clown hates: Christianity, the Constitution, and (free market) Capitalism.
Indeed, you have to be smarter.
You have to treat Obama as Adolf should have been treated in 1938. If not, welcome to the next holocaust.
Personally, I think you'll go straight into it while bleating "thank you, Lord Obama".
Good read on our nutjob leader:
Why Obama Lies
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Friday night, bopping around the channels. Notice I now have Versus in HD. Then I notice that Jean Pascal is fighting Adrian Diaconu. Then ... I am treated to one of the better fights I've seen in a while.
Pascal looked great moving up to 175. Good to see a couple new names at that weight. Seems like 168 is loaded with intriguing up and comers, 175 filled with all guys who won't fight anyone (Kessler) or washed up bums.


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NOBODY is talking about this fight for some reason.
HBO Saturday night.
I'm pumped for this one.
Winky is back almost a 2 year layoff.
Wright is a former top 5 fighter and he takes on my pound for pound king.
I could see this going many different ways. I love "The Puinsher" but he's in for a tough battle.


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William 'Bill' Stevick
William Louis "Bill" Stevick, 82, Minot, died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, on arrival at a Minot hospital.
William was born on Nov. 1, 1930, on the Stevick family farm near Des Lacs, to William "Pete" and Harriette (McAlmond) Stevick. He was reared and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot Model High School in 1948. As a young adult he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country throughout the world for 26 years. He spent two tours of duty in Vietnam as a first sergeant in special operations. He received his honorable discharge as a master sergeant with the 64th Support Squadron as a physiological training technician in the altitude chamber.
Bill married Virginia Young on Feb. 4, 1951, in Quartzite, Ariz. They made their home at various Air Force bases around the world. Following his honorable discharge they moved to Minot in 1974, where Bill graduated from Minot State University with a degree in business and was employed at the Speedway Bar. Following his graduation he was employed as the manager of the college Mini Mart and owned and operated the Airport Restaurant and Casa Del Norte Restaurant. He retired in 2008.
Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Disabled American Veterans. He especially enjoyed reading and travel, and was an avid coin collector, but his number one passion was his family.
Bill's loving family includes: his wife of 62 years, Virginia; children, Linda Stevick and Sharon Stevick, both of Minot, and Steven (Joni) Stevick, of Lewisville, Texas; grandchildren, Elisabeth (Eric) Westman, Jennifer (Henry) Holland, Dustin Stevick (Chloe Khazali); great-grandchildren, Jacob Otto, Alex and Aaron Westman; sister, Peggy (Jim) Nelson, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; brother-in-law, Eugene Sjaastad, of Minot; sister-in-law, Charlotte (Bill) Skinner, of Riverside, Calif.; brother-in-law, Norman (Billie) Young, of Grand Terrace, Calif.; uncle, Floyd (MaryAnne) Stevick, of Hampshire, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; son, William Keith Stevick; and sister, Patricia Sjaastad.
Celebration of the Life of William Stevick with full military honors by the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard: Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 7, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Those wishing to sign the online memorial register or share memories and condolences are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at (www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com).


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Professor Ogden is a cum laude graduate of University of California at Los Angeles, and his J.D. is from the University of California at Davis School of Law. He was the senior research editor for the UC Davis Law Review. Following law school, he was awarded the Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship, and worked for the San Mateo Legal Aid Society, representing clients in numerous administrative hearings, and other civil cases. He then worked for a small law firm representing clients in many administrative hearings, as well as civil and criminal litigation. In 1976, he returned to the academic world as a law and humanities teaching fellow at Temple University School of Law. He earned an LL.M. degree with a concentration in legal education from Temple in 1978. He joined the Pepperdine law faculty in 1978, as an associate professor of law. He became a professor of law in 1982. He was awarded the Chambership Fellowship in Legislation at Columbia School of Law, and received an LL.M. with a concentration in administrative law from Columbia in 1981.
Professor Ogden was a consultant to the Administrative Conference of the United States on two different projects from 1982-1984, and 1987-1989. He authored the final report entitled Public Regulation of Siting of Industrial Development Projects, which provided the basis for A.C.U.S. Recommendation No. 84 1 (1 C.F.R. Section 305-841) adopted in June, 1984. His second study focused on governmental ethics with an emphasis on ethics program assessment at the General Services Administration. Professor Ogden was the editor and contributing author for California Public Agency Practice, a three-volume treatise on California administrative law published in 1988, and he was the editor and principal author of the 1997 two-volume revision of that treatise, entitled California Public Administrative Law, both published by Matthew Bender Publishing Company. Professor Ogden was an active participant in commenting on consultant reports and proposals with the California Law Revision Commission study on the California Administrative Procedure Act (1990 to 1996), and he was a consultant to the California Law Revision Commission for the Administrative Rulemaking study from 1996-1998. Professor Ogden is the author of a number of law review articles, with a concentration in administrative law subjects.
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A casualty loss can result from the damage, destruction or loss of your property from any sudden, unexpected, and unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or even volcanic eruption.
If your property is not completely destroyed, or if it is personal-use property, determine your loss from a casualty by first figuring the decrease in fair market value of your property as a result of the casualty event. To determine the fair market value of your property, refer to these IRS guidelines. Keep in mind the general definition of fair market value is the price at which property would change hands between a buyer and seller, neither having to buy or sell, and both having reasonable knowledge of all necessary facts.
For more information regarding casualty losses of personal-use property and how to deduct them, refer to Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts.
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'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Magnum Hunter Blew It
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here's what Jim Cramer had to say about some of the stocks callers offered up during the "Mad Money Lightning Round" Thursday evening:
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
First OH-58F CASUP Flies at Redstone Arsenal
The first OH-58F Kiowa Warrior has conducted its maiden flight at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. There are currently three aircraft with the U.S. Army—two OH-58Fs and one OH-58D with F model. Col. John Lynch, TRADOC capability manager, emphasized that the aircraft were the first to feature the CASUP (Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade Program) improvements.
The overall weight of the Kiowa Warrior has been reduced by 160 lbs, not a huge amount in terms of giving it better 'hot and high' performance, but as Col. Lynch said "they have been trading both fuel and ammunition in the fight; this means that a Kiowa Warrior could now have an extra 30 minutes fuel, four rockets or another 200 rounds of ammunition." He later added that the new sensor would help the OH-58F in its mission: "We have been closer to the enemy than we ever envisaged [in Afghanistan]."
The main design change has been to strip the mast-mounted sensor away from the top of the aircraft and replace it with a Raytheon designed nose mounted AN/AAS-53 Common Sensor Payload, includes cutting-edge sensing technologies such as an advanced infrared camera, a color Electro-Optical camera and an image intensifier. Bell Helicopter was involved in resetting the landing gear to adjust for the height of the sensor off the ground and the change in weight balance of the aircraft.
OH-58F first flight. Photo by Denise DeMonia, Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office
The timeline for the OH-58F CASUP program is as follows: Milestone B was reached on Dec. 21, 2010 (allowing the aircraft to move into the development stage); the critical design review took place in 2012; the limited user test will be held in November 2014; Milestone C in March 2015; culminating in first unit equipped by late 2016. The Army's intent is to eventually field 368 OH-58F Kiowa Warriors.
Lt. Col. Matt Hannah, product manager for the Kiowa Warrior, said that this has been the first Army helicopter to be integrated by the Army and built at the Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Production will be transferred to the Corpus Christi Army depot in the fall 2013.
While Lt. Col. Hannah said that with the changes in the nose and tail boom, around 60 percent of the aircraft will be replaced. However, the remaining 40 percent is around 40 years old. This is not a service life extension program, or a replacement for an Armed Aerial Scout or a full service life extension program.
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[Nanterre, France] Tarkett announced its worldwide sales grew 11 percent last year to $3.01 billion. U.S. sales, aided by the 2012 third quarter acquisition of Tandus Flooring, contributed $1 billion to Tarkett's total last year, according to CEO Michel Giannuzzi.
"The 11 percent sales increase came first and foremost through organic growth in Latin America, Asia Pacific and North America," he said. "And then we had an additional boost through the acquisition of Tandus along with slightly favorable exchange rates."
Emerging markets and the U.S.now account for nearly two-thirds of Tarkett's sales, according to Giannuzzi. He said sales to Latin America and Asia grew 12 percent last year while U.S. sales grew five percent. Sales to Europe declined 1 percent mostly due to economic woes in southern Europe.
"The U.S. recovery is probably not as sharp as some would like but it's steady," he said. "Year over year we see a modest but steady recovery and believe the same trend will continue this year. Unfortunately, we don't have the same outlook for Europe. Northern Europe is doing O.K., holding its own, but southern Europe is not doing so O.K."
The optimism in North America's market was a major contributing factor in Tarkett acquiring Dalton, Ga.-based commercial carpet supplier Tandus Flooring last September, according to Giannuzzi. Tandus is the latest to join such notable suppliers as Centiva and Johnsonite under the Tarkett umbrella.
"We believe North America is on the recovery path and we want to reinvigorateour presence in the market," he said. "But we also want to be the most innovative flooring solution provider and we were missing carpet. Tandus brings us that soft surface complement for a fully integrated offering."
With annual sales now up 36.2 percent from 2009's low of $2.21 billion, Tarkett has gone on the offensive, investing nearly $110 million last year, according to Giannuzzi.
"With 38 factories across the globe all of the investments are too long to list," said Giannuzzi."The most significant is that we expanded the capacity of our Russian vinyl plant which was already the largest in the world. We're seeing significant growth since the downturn in 2009 and that has lead to our recent results.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (835 votes).
In short: Found this much more enjoyable than the GNR probably cuz of less runners. Great vocal support too. Should rename it the Great Windy Run tho...Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: Great fun, great atmosphere, poor pb potential as soooo crowdedDate of review: October 14, 2004
In short: Field just too big -- even with the 3-wave startIn full: The beginning was very congested. In Wave 3, too many 'runners' were walking in the first mile, making running difficult. I know it's a mass participation event, but if you can't run one mile, try something less challenging than ten!Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: Flat, lots of crowds, well organizedIn full: The only downside was no showers on site and the wind (not much they could do about that though)Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: I love this race - I only do a few per year - this one is a mustIn full: Easily my favourite race - one I hope to do for many years to come. A good race for beginners with the staggered starts. I am concerned it doesn't get too much bigger - only done the Great North once but I found the numbers involved horrendous.Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: Great raceIn full: Nice and flat, thankfully the wind blew the right way on the last 2 miles. Only complaint was the map and literature sent out before - it suggested to park at city centre car parks etc etc, then didnt show where any were in relation to the start. Had to do much internet searching to work out where to go and were to place friends! Avoided traffic by parking far away then going shopping - clearly a winning idea by the sounds of it!Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: This race is MUCH better organised than the Great NOrth run - more toilets, great idea to ahev a "wave" start to allow faster runners a chance to avoid delaysDate of review: October 14, 2004
In short: wave start - other big races take note!In full: People complaining about access should remember: 1. public transport from a number of local and further afield train stations possible. 2. It said in the race guide that leaving the car parks would take a while. However, the race toute should include street names for spectators, not just a wiggly line on poor quality map.Otherwise, a great day out for runners (all abilities) and spectators.Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: The first of ( hopefully ) many GS Runs!Date of review: October 14, 2004
In short: Great day. T-shirt and medal excellent one again - shame about the traffic out of SouthseaIn full: This is my 5th GSR and I really enjoyed the race, and the whole day until it was time to leave. Despite a slow time of 1:52 and a quick pint afterwards it took our minibus over 2 and a half hours to get from Southsea Common carpark to the A27 using the eastern exit out of Southsea. My friend who lives just down the road at Fareham (only took him 20 minutes to get there at 8.15 am) took an hour to get off the car park and two hours to get home. Although I want to do the race again next year I will definitely have to give it some thought if it is going to take as long to get home.Date of review: October 14, 2004
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The spoon theory may help others relate to your Crohn's
I have never been able to explain to anyone what it is like to have Crohn's. Not that too many people have ever asked me what it is like exactly. Most people don't ask and I for sure don't tell or go into details. For the last year, I have been really trying to open up more and share more (hence the blogging) and really trying to make my husband understand me. Not the 'me' that he thinks that I am but the me that I actually am. The me that includes Crohn's. I have not been able to explain it to my husband well enough for him to really get where I'm coming from with that part of my life.
On my last blog, a comment was made to check out the website and story on ButYouDontLookSick.com : The Spoon Theory, a personal story and analogy of what it is like to be sick. I read this story last night and thought, here it is, an explanation that states what it is like. What it is like to have to plan all the time and to consider the consequences of every action and decision; to never feel free. I think that everyone should read this analogy because it is what we do – we carry spoons. And I never know in advance how many spoons (energy/capability) I will have on a certain day. I have to pre plan for important events to make sure that I have enough spoons to last me through. As I said in my last blog – we have to be master planners (time management masters).
I must admit that it is tiring always having to plan and explain over and over again why I cannot do everything. I hate not being able to do it all. I hate to say out loud to my husband that I cannot do something because I am sick. I would rather him know that I am short on spoons (energy/capability) and to know what the risks are of me pushing it too hard and to not have to even ask me why I am laying on the couch in misery, pain, fatigued or all combined. I mean, he knows the risks, he has been there and done that with me, but he doesn't KNOW because he does not understand what it is like to live with a disease. He does not comprehend the day-to-day aspects of it and why should he. He doesn't have to deal with it daily, he just has to deal with me and that means to him (I think) that I am more complicated to go out to eat with and I seem to be sick all the time with some problem or another and that I always have some sort of drama going on (whether it is kidney stone or sinus infection or madness from withdrawal). Not that this is how he thinks of me; I know that he has a much better view of me than I do of myself. But, he is not writing this blog, I am, so we all get to read my point of view.
I sent out the paper on the spoon theory to my husband, family and close friends with the hope that they will understand me better. I only feel understood here in my blog community because we all share the same experiences.
Good luck to everyone today; may you all have many spoons!


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Stella Natura Festival 2013 -- Soda Springs, CA -- September 20th, 2013
This isnt going to be the average gig review. I didnt go to an average gig. This wasnt a club show, an arena show, a house show or anything like this. It was a concert experience unlike any other. Stella Natura festival is an annual festival that takes place in the Tahoe National Forest in the Sierra Nevada, separating it from the likes of any other metal festivals happening in the US. Unfortunately I could only participate in one of the three days this festival runs, but the day I attended had most all of the acts I wanted to see on the line-up. The festival has a variety of doom metal, black metal, and neo-folk bands. The Friday date was strictly metal acts. The line-up for the day I went was:
Pale Chalice
Worm Ouroboros
Knelt Rote
Ash Borer
Sutekh Hexen *
Now Ill transition into the review of the whole experience. Not just the show. This is gonna serve as something I can go back to remember small details of the trip to. So its not just gonna be me writing about the bands I saw. Lets begin with arriving to the festival site.
After a 3-hour drive to Soda Springs, CA, me and my friend Ben arrived to the camp grounds where the festival was being hosted around 1 o clock, which gave us a few hours to explore the area before the music started. We were met with some contracts that we had to sign that was basically we arent responsible if you die and you cant sue us if youre hurt. After signing those we stood in line to get our wristbands, or so I thought. Since me and Ben were only going for one day, they just checked our name off the list and wrote an F on our hand in sharpie so they knew we were only there for Friday. After that we went into the camp ground to try and find parking, which proved to be kind of a hassle since a good amount of people got there before we did. After finding some parking, the next challenge was finding a place to set up our tent. After walking around the area for about 15 minutes, we found where one of the three stages was and a place with some tables and benches but no vacant area to set up shop. We finally found a small plot of land that was kind of behind some bushes and was kind of compact, but was pretty close to the car so we figured why not. We set up the tent, which proved to be easier than expected. After some lunch, we decided to do some exploring.
After heading down a path and taking some rad photos of the surrounding forest and cool stone trail markers we saw a little hill and decided to climb up to get a cool view of the place. Getting up was easy and we reached a plateau and there was a ton of stone trail markers. We noticed a few huge stones that were probably the size of sheds. On top of one of them was something white that from afar almost looked like a marble slab, but upon further investigation, it was a couch. A couch, on a rock, in the middle of the Sierras. Naturally, me and Ben decided to climb up the rock to get to the couch, which was made possible by shimmying up a tree to one rock then jumping from that rock to the one with the couch. We spent some time on the couch, taking photos and such. It was kind of surreal to be out in nature in the forest and still seeing strong remnants of man. While we were on the couch, we met some other individuals who had come to the festival and were hiking around. We meet a couple who came all the way from Minnesota and a dude from Oregon who didnt really know who was playing, but just came for the experience.
When it was a quarter to 3:00 we made our way down back to the car for a snack then on to the two main stages being used for music. The show was supposed to start with Weightlessness on Stage 2, which was by a cliff and had an amazing view, but I overheard some of the dudes working at the festival saying that they had already blown a speaker on that stage, so they were gonna start with Stage 1, which was set up near the cabins and there were tons of beautiful pine trees right behind the stage. The delay at Stage 2 evidently caused the whole show to be about an hour behind schedule, but it worked out in my favor. After hearing that, we headed to Stage 1 to catch the first band of the day, Amarok.
Amarok are a sludge/doom metal group out of Chico, CA. I hadnt checked out their material too much before the concert but Im gonna make sure to do that now because they were heavy as all hell. They played really slow sludge metal a la Noothgrush. All the members playing stringed instruments provided vocals, with the bass player doing high, black metal like shrieking and the two guitarists doing lower, death growls that fit the riffs really well. They only played two songs but each song was easily about 15 minutes long each. Their tone was absolutely fat and wouldve destroyed all eardrums if we werent outside. The music wasnt the most revolutionary out there, but Amarok hit some absolutely tasty jams that were stuck in my head for quite a bit that day. Amaroks set was a great way to start off the festival. I remember hearing them discuss what songs they were playing before the set started and they announced the second song, so Im assuming this setlist is correct.
After Amarok got off the stage, Ben and I decided to get some water from the car and hydrate. After that we did a bit of sight seeing around camping area we were at to pass the time. We heard another band playing in the background so we decided to see what that was about. We got to Stage 2 and caught the end of Weightlessness set. They were a black metal band of sorts, incorporating elements of atmospheric black metal and symphonic black metal with keyboards, but they had some issues with arrangement. They had some cool ideas but they didnt let them breathe. Like theyd go from black metal blast beats to a clean guitar picking riff then back to blast beats before any sort of atmosphere was built with either riff. I was kind of bored for a bit but it wasnt too long til their set was over.
After that we headed back to Stage 1 to see that Aldebaran was sound checking. We assumed they were on next so we stuck around that stage for a bit then the band got off the stage. I asked the guitarist if they were on next and he explained that since there was the delay at Stage 2, they were having two bands play there, then theyd get back on the right rotation order. So we used the extra time to look around the vendor area near stage 2. I was planning on buying a Stella Natura event t-shirt but they were like $30. No thanks. Most of the booths around were the bands merch booths, some label distros and some more hippie like stuff like people selling necklaces and things of that sort. After we heard the second band on Stage 2 was closing up their set, we headed over to Stage 1 to get some prime viewing positions for Aldebaran.
Aldebaran are one of the main reasons I got a ticket for this event. I saw them for the first time back on Easter this year and I was absolutely blown away. I had no idea what to expect since I had gone to the show mainly for Dispirit, and was floored by some of the most moving and absolutely crushing funeral doom Ive ever heard. So when I heard that they were playing at a doom metal festival featuring tons of other great bands in the middle of the Sierras, I knew I had to be there. They started their set off with a new song that was absolutely brilliant. The piece started off with a sinister guitar line that used delay to its absolute advantage, giving off a kind of dreamy vibe, but was just as creepy and eerie as any other Aldebaran material I had heard. After the new tune the rest of the set was material from their 2012 LP, Embracing the Lightless Depths. It was amazing to hear the material again, this time knowing it really well. This portion of the set had me in a trance like no other. I moved with every passage of the song, knowing exactly where it was going next. Something else worth mentioning is the whole time during Aldebaran set, the main dude from Loss was right up front right next to my friend Ben. That was kind of a surreal moment too. Overall, Aldebarans set the standard for the night, with their absolutely amazing live sound and their hypnotizing music. The ambiance wasnt quite like the last time I saw them, but it was incredible in its own right.
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Occultation of Ocular Tauri
Forever In The Dream Of Death
After the set I briefly talked to one of the guitarists and he told me that they would be in the studio to record new material in early 2014. After that we headed over to the Stage 2 to catch Dispirit. We managed to get to the front of the stage with no struggle, which would be a reoccurring event through out the night.
Dispirit got on stage with the usual smoke machine clouds engulfing the surrounding area with its unholy smog that accompanies Dispirit at all their live shows. This was my 4th time seeing them and was far different than the rest, mainly because they were playing while the sun was still out. Also, it was in the forest. But mainly the sun was still out. But that didnt last long, because during their set, the sun was on its way down and by the time Dispirit were over, it was dusk. This descent into darkness really added an amazing ambiance to Dispirits set of blackened doom. They played three songs; the first one has yet to be crudely recorded, and then one song from each demo. They chose songs that leaned more towards the black metal side of the spectrum. The new song I had already heard before since they played it when I saw them on Easter, and it sounded absolutely great yet again. The black metal passages are absolutely raw and brutal. The older material sounded awesome as well, and it was great to be able to hear the bass in the live setting. Since all their material is only on tape, you cant really discern the bass but in the live setting its very apparent and their bassist knows how to write some awesome bass lines. Another thing worth noting was during their set, there was one asshole who was trying to mosh to the parts with blast beats, but he quickly cut the shit when nobody else was playing along. I was hoping nothing like that would happen, but am glad it was only once. Overall, Dispirit put on another great set of blackened doom metal and watching them as the sun was setting was unlike anything I hard experienced before.
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Bitumen Amnii
The Drinker
After Dispirit, we headed back to the car to get some flashlights and to get some quick dinner. After that we decided to just wait by Stage 2 and wait for Worm Ouroboros. During this time we chilled on a rock and just observed the night sky. It was really refreshing to see the night sky in all its glory out in the wilderness as opposed to seeing maybe a handful of stars in the night back in the city. During this time the moon was starting to creep up from behind the mountains and it continued its ascent as Worm Ouroboros began their set.
Worm Ouroboros took the stage in the dark of night with their usual Christmas light on the mic stands and plenty of candles surrounding the stage. They performed the same set that I saw them play opening for Agalloch last week, but they sounded better this time around. The sound was a lot clearer than at the Oakland Metro I could hear everything the whole time. They got a really good crowd reaction and it seemed like a few people might have come for this band which I found interesting. The band commented on the moons rise to position, saying it was hard to play when something so beautiful was distracting them. I was pleased with their set, even if it was the same thing I saw last time.
Worm Ouroboros
Ruined Ground
When We Are Gold
Ribbon of Shadow (new song)
After Worms set me and my friend rushed to Stage 1 to catch one of the main reasons we had come: Loss. By the time we got to the stage, there was already a row of people on the stage, so I wasnt able to get a front row view like I had hoped but second row was just as good. We got to the stage as the vocalist was sound checking his vocals and good god did they sound absolutely hellish. That guy makes some of the most unhuman sounds Ive ever heard and its absolutely brilliant. Soon after, the band started and it was obvious a lot of people were really excited for Loss set, myself included. Their music is a great mix of funeral and traditional doom metal that sounds like absolute sorrow yet at the end still picks you up, but its just for another beating. They started their set and the vocalist/guitarist gave a the crowd a solidarity fist then turned that fist into a huge thumbs down before they unleashed absolute doom on. The band sounded absolutely stellar and the lights coming from the stage added another layer of atmosphere to the show because the lights were reflecting off the trees in the background. The trees would change color with the lights and would appear in all sorts of bright reds, blues, purples and whites and it was like something from another world. Like literally, some sci-fi stuff was going on with the trees. It was really interesting in the context of the pure doom that Loss was providing. When the band played the song Cut Up, Depressed, and Alone, I absolutely lost my shit since its my favorite track from Despond. About half way through the song after the clean guitar section, my pal Ben and I had a total bro moment and we threw an arm over the others shoulder and headbanged together for a good 2 minutes or so. It probably looked kind of corny but it fit the moment really well and I had a blast. After that they played two more songs and sounded absolutely amazing doing it. Overall, this was probably my favorite set of night and one of the best I saw this year. Im absolutely elated to be able to scratch these guys off the list of must see bands.
Conceptual Funeralism Unto The Final Act (Of Being)
Shallow Pulse
Cut Up, Depressed, and Alone
Silent And Completely Overcome
Open Veins To A Curtain Closed
After Loss finished their set, we went back to the car to eat some dinner and reassess what had just happened. After gathering ourselves from the last performance, we headed back to Stage 1 and hung out by the huge bonfire, as StarGazer was sound checking. About 10 minutes later, the band started their set.
StarGazer are a avant-garde black metal band from Australia whove been around since the early mid-90s. I hadnt checked out too much of their material before the show, and I honestly couldnt get into their set too much. Theyre obviously amazing musicians and I understand seeing them is a huge deal since this is their first ever US tour, but I dont think they really fit in with the rest of the doom metal and black metal that the festival was providing. Their music felt a bit emotionless compared to the rest of the bands we saw that night. I understand theyre doing awesome stuff unlike anybody else in the black metal game, but I couldnt really get into it. We decided to cut out early to go get a spot for Ash Borer at Stage 2. I did get a partial setlist because the guitarist would announce every song before playing it.
of the Sun
Conspirators Wind
Ride The Everglade of Reogniroro
Refractive Convex Continuum
Pypes Of Psychomatics
Before we got to Stage 2 I had to use the restroom to go take a dump, as I hadnt done that all day. Since all was available was port-o-pottys, I got in one and immediately started cleaning it with toilet paper and putting a cover over the thrown. I sat on the thrown and started checking my phone when a dude opened to door. I had forgotten to lock it. I was tired. It was no big deal; the dude closed the door immediately when he realized it was occupied, I apologized and locked the door. Not one of my brightest moments in life. After that, we headed over to Stage 2 to catch the last band we were planning on watching for the night, Ash Borer.
Ash Borer are a black metal band out of Arcata, California. Their strain of black metal is more alike that of traditional black metal from Europe, but still has hints of atmosphere that a lot of US bands incorporate. Also their song-lengths are longer, much like a lot of US black metal bands. They got on stage and started with the first track from the 2012 LP, Cold of Ages. The creepy synths lingered in the air as more and more people amassed to the stage under the moonlight. When the band kicked in, their sound was absolutely monstrous, with some of the gnarliest distortion Ive heard in a long time. It sounded like war taking place a nuclear winter. About half way through their set, a bunch of clouds started rolling in and it just added an amazing ambiance to the show. With the moonlight hitting the clouds and causing the sky to look grey, it almost looked as if I was watching Ash Borer play at 5 in the morning as opposed to 1 in the morning. It appeared as if the sun was soon to be on the rise. It was a really awesome way to end this amazing day. Ash Borer played 4 tunes; three from their album Cold Of Ages and one I didnt recognize. Their dismal black metal was the perfect way to end an amazing evening.
Ash Borer
Descended Lamentations
Removed Forms
After Ash Borers set, my friend and I headed back to a campsite, got into our crudely set up tent and tried to go to sleep. I say try because the third stage I mentioned earlier that didnt hold any of the music from earlier in the day was reserved for the final two acts of the night to perform on. Both of those acts were noise/drone acts. They were fairly close to our campsite and loud as fuck. I eventually fell asleep, but apparently my friend had a harder time due to a bunch of people around us talking throughout much of the night. On top of that, I shouldve assumed the clouds that came in during Ash Borers set were hinting towards something, because they definitely were. Around I think 5 in the morning I felt a drop of water on my face and realized something wasnt right. I looked and realized it was pouring rain and some of it was getting into the tent. It wasnt much so I just ignored and fell back asleep for maybe an hour or so then woke up again. After lying around for a while I realized Ben was also awake so we decided to just head out early since we werent gonna get any more sleep before the time I had set on my alarm. We crudely packed up our shit, threw it in the car, and started to make our way out of the woods.
Even though we were only at the campgrounds for about 18 hours, this experience it one that will stay with me forever. I dont care if it sounds cheesy, but this was kind of a game changer for me as far as concerts go. Nothing Ive gone to or will go to will ever be quite like this. I was very fortunate to be able to go to this and watch some of my favorite bands at the moment perform in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest in the Sierras. The site was absolutely beautiful in and of itself and to be able to experience some of my favorite music from recent years, some even for the first time, in such a breathe-taking place was an absolutely wonderful experience. I can honestly say this was the best concert Ive gone to. I can say Ive witnessed better sets, but no other concert experience holds a candle to this. I hope I can go back next year and hopefully go for the whole weekend. I strongly encourage other to start saving for next year, because this is something you want to experience at some point in your life. Thanks for reading.
1/24 Ash Borer
2/4 BlackStorm Fest ft. Uada, Horrid, +more
2/8 Necrot
2/11 Marduk/Incantation
This sounds unreal!!!
Awesome review. Very unique festival. Would love to check it out one year!
1/26 - Inquisition w/ Truckfighters
1/29 - Alcest w/ The Body
2/11 - Marduk w/ Incantation
2/16 - Pain of Salvation
I'm extremely jealous. Sounds like a great event. I'm done with 20,000+ person camping festivals. Small, independent events are always more enjoyable.
Thanks guys! Unreal is definitely a good word for this event.
1/24 Ash Borer
2/4 BlackStorm Fest ft. Uada, Horrid, +more
2/8 Necrot
2/11 Marduk/Incantation
Saturday was cancelled due to a snowstorm...
1/24 Ash Borer
2/4 BlackStorm Fest ft. Uada, Horrid, +more
2/8 Necrot
2/11 Marduk/Incantation
great review! Planned to go to this for my birthday, but sadly it didn't work out for me. Hopefully next year!
Fantastic review and photos buddy, seems like you had an amazing time. The shot of the couch on the rock is utterly gold. I'd love to spend a day or two at a festival like this one day. Maybe after college.
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This document provides guidance for individuals seeking certification. It provides answers to frequently asked questions about the program.
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TOGAF Certification for People: Program Summary
You first need to decide the level you would like to study for, and then after a period of study, attending a training course or by self-study, take the applicable examinations.
Accredited training course providers are subject to an assessment both of the course and also their personnel and organization. In addition all accredited trainers include in their course fee the examination, either on site as part of the course or a voucher to attend a public test center. Some Accredited trainers also have permission to distribute official TOGAF materials, such as the official TOGAF 9 standard with their course materials.
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The exams are what you need to pass to reach a certification qualification. There are a number of examinations providing paths to become TOGAF 9 Certified. This is explained further below.
Candidates who fail an examination are not allowed to retake ANY TOGAF examination again for a period of one (1) month. A result received before one month will be VOID.
The upgrade path has now expired. Individuals who have qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified can obtain TOGAF 9 certification as detailed below.
The paths to certification and applicable examinations are shown in the diagram below:
Firstly to obtain a high level view, you should read the datasheets above for the appropriate level or path for certification you are considering. For detail of the learning outcomes required see the Conformance Requirements document.
There are three examinations as follows:
This exam comprises 40 questions in simple multiple choice format, covering the Level 1 learning outcomes (see the Conformance Requirements for detail). Each correct answer scores a single point.
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The Combined Part 1 and Part 2 examination is designed for candidates who want to go to TOGAF 9 Certified without the intermediate step of TOGAF 9 Foundation, and who want to take both papers in one examination session. If you take the exams separately and only pass Part 1 you will be awarded TOGAF 9 Foundation. If you take the Combined Exam, and fail a section, you will need to retake the failed section(s) before certification will be awarded.
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Pre-paid exam vouchers for taking the TOGAF exams at authorized test centers are only available as part of attending an accredited training course. Organizations selling just vouchers for the TOGAF 9 examinations are not authorized to do so. If you are taking the self study path you can pay for your exam by credit card at the time of registration. (More information...)
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The topic areas are weighted so that there are more questions in key areas of the syllabus, for example in the TOGAF 9 Part 1 examination the four topic areas: ADM Phases, ADM guidelines and techniques, Enterprise Continuum and Tools, and Architecture Governance comprise 60% of the questions.
The eleven topic areas covered by the TOGAF 9 Part 1 examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follows:
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