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I would like to begin this letter with the utmost respect and gratitude to all the veterans who served and protected our country, "America," from 1776, the present and into the future.
My family has an extensive military history. Starting with my grandfather who served in World War I in the Argonne Forest.
World War II – three uncles on my mother's side and one uncle on my father's side.
Two cousins died in the Bataan Death March.
Korean War – 3 uncles on my mother's side, and one on my father's side.
Vietnam – I had a cousin die in 1968.
My brother served from 1978 to 1981. My son served in the National Guard. All six of my brother-in-laws served their country.
Several cousins and friends too numerous to mention.
I served in the Army from 1972 to 1974. I believe the one that affected me most was not only a dear friend, but also my niece's husband. They have two children.
The family was notified that he died in Iraq on Thanksgiving Day.
I have utilized the Veterans Administration Hospital since 1975. There have been several excellent doctors. However, the VA can't seem to get them to stay.
I don't know if it's the location, climate, or financial retention.
Just to make it clear, the physicians assistants and nurse practitioners are extremely dedicated professionals. The nursing staff is exceptional in their care for the veterans.
Once again, I lost another excellent doctor who went to be with his family.
I have several dangerous health problems that have to be monitored closely, preferably by a medical doctor.
I realize that at times the veterans have to be transported to Milwaukee or Madison for extensive diagnostic problems that the Iron Mountain VA hospital can't handle.
I recently called the VA to try and request a doctor for an upcoming appointment. We have no preference because of the shortage of doctors.
I don't have bullet holes, bayonet scars, shrapnel, etc.
I made the choice in high school in 1971 to join the Army in which I served honorably for two years.
I seek medical attention at the VA because it is my choice and I am a veteran.
I was an employee at the VA for 30 years. So, just so you know I pay for my treatment and medication with my health insurance. Sadly, most enlisted men and NCO don't have insurance.
I don't deprive any veteran with a service connected medical condition of any medical treatment. They definitely are entitled for everything they have gone through.
In the 30 years of employment at the VA I never met any officers. The generals, colonels, captains and OCS graduates don't normally use a veterans hospital. They are educated men who can afford care at Rochester, Mayo Hospital, etc.
I myself am not looking for any handouts of any kind. I have medical insurance.
I'm looking for empathy for all of our veterans who have been turned away from the veterans hospital because they didn't register in time or refused to take the means test.
My goal is to have as many veterans join the American Legion, VFW, AMVets, Order of the Purple Hearts, and the list goes on.
I've been a member of the American Legion for 29 years and it's these organizations who speak out for all the veterans.
I recently applied for new car insurance. The company I talked to asked if I was an alumni because they get a discount. I asked if veterans get a discount. She said "no."
I guess I should have gone to college in 1972 rather than joining the Army. They sure are a lot smarter than the U.S. veterans.
Michael Red Johnson


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As the cold weather sets in, many people are heading to the doctor to get their annual flu shots. According to ZooNation.com dogs can also be susceptible to the flu. While distinctly different than the human flu virus, there is also a vaccine available specially designed to help protect dogs.
According to the U.S. Center For Disease Control and Prevention, canine influenza was first identified in 2004, after numerous cases of an unknown respiratory illness in dogs had been reported. Since then, nearly 40 states have documented cases, including Colorado, Florida and Washington, D.C.
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Marilyn Cooley has been surrounded by great music all of her life. She grew up in a household where classical music was a part of every day, in recordings, on the radio, and in performance at home.
"When I was growing up, my parents were much involved in classical music," says Cooley. "They were both pianists, and Dad also played the organ at church. So I was exposed to classical music at a very young age. Beyond the family, my main source of classical music was WGUC, the local public radio station in Cincinnati. The station introduced me to the breadth of classical music."
Inspired by appearances at state competitions with her high school choir, Cooley chose to study music throughout her academic career. Following her undergraduate degree in music, she earned her Master of Music degree at Northwestern University, where she performed as chorister and soloist with the University Collegium Musicum, and specialized in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque.
After serving as music announcer at WGUC in Cincinnati, and later as announcer and music director at Baltimore station WBJC, Cooley came to WETA in 1985 as the late night music announcer. She is now heard each weekday from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Classical WETA 90.9 FM.
About working in radio, she says, "It's fun for me to find something about the performers or the music that invites a conversation. Listeners sometimes come to think of radio personalities as their friends, and the radio station comes to feel like home. I enjoy that relationship, and the opportunity to bring to listeners the music that we all love."
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Michael F. Lane, 29, of Hoag Road, Ashville, was charged on June 6 with aggravated harassment. Police learned Lane called the Dunkin Donuts store on North Main Street on three occasions, causing an employee to be annoyed. Lane was issued an appearance ticket for Ellicott Court.


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Skip to comments.Obama To Name Jeh Johnson Next Homeland Security Secretary [obama crony]
Posted on 10/17/2013 2:36:54 PM PDT by matt1234
President Obama is expected to nominate former Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson as the next Homeland Security secretary, ABC News has learned.
Johnson has called working for the Obama administration "the highlight of [his] professional life."
"I have been on an incredible journey with Barack Obama ... going back to November 2006 when he recruited me to the presidential campaign he was about to launch," Johnson said in a speech at Yale Law School last year. "I remember thinking then, 'This is a long-shot, but it will be exciting, historic, and how many times in my life will someone personally ask me to help him become president.'"
In addition, Johnson [..] helped write the 250-page report that led to the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in 2010, as his firm's website put it.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
I hope someone follows up with the requisite photo.
Black marxists head DOJ and Homeland Security.
So who here thought that he was going to appoint someone who wasn't a crony?
The look.
The color and the lips.
His ears are too small, though. He'll never fly.
Someone stole some letters out of his first name!
What the hell is a "Jeh"? Is that like a bleh?
Jeremiah in in the old African cursive.
He looks like smug, obedient half-wit. He'll fit right in.
My gaydar just frazzled out.
Mr. Johnson, what do you plan to do to secure our nations borders? WHAT BORDERS.
Looks a big queen. They get vicious and nasty.
"Johnson is active in Democratic Party politics, as a fundraiser and adviser to presidential campaigns. Johnson served as special counsel to John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign,[9] and was an early supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign, active as a foreign policy adviser and as a member of his national finance committee.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeh_Johnson "
In other words a political hack lawyer.
"In recent years, he has urged the public to rethink how they view terrorists and the U.S. battle against terrorism, saying terrorists are no longer strictly aligned with Al Qaeda and have become "more of a mixed bag.""
Is the word "bag" a subliminal message?
I'm feeling more secure by the minute. /s
A political hack lawyer in charge of national security, what could go wrong?
I'd like to see ANY credentials (experience, schooling or training) in nuts and bolts SECURITY. He can have all the fancy and weighty titles they pass out like candy on Halloween....but show me the MEAT AND POTATOES!
Looks like an Affirmative Action FAGGOT!
Does this mean we're linked for life?
Good catch.
Usually someone else posts what I was thinking first, LOL
Johnson is also reportedly a homosexual
No, it is just the newest example of a generation in this country who cannot spell. It is pronounced "Jay". But, it is now spelled so you have to wonder, as you wondered, if it is "bleh".
Very good! They're overconfident and bumbling and they have no idea what the people of this country really feel. They just talk to each other.
This should make the vast majority of white women in America happy. Take your pick, who will it be? Holder, Obama, Johnson.. mmmm mmmm mmmmmmmmm!
You're putting a LAWYER in charge of Homeland Security...
Not just any lawyer, but a liberal dem lawyer who is beholden to obama.
The worse thing that could happen is they put someone who seems reasonable in place.
The best thing Obama could have done for amnesty was fire Big Sis and appoint Steve King as DHS Secretary.
Yeah, he'll have the easiest job in the beltway.
Yeh, right.
A flamer is the Under Secretary of the Air Force and he had no military background whatsoever.
I hate to say it, but even though she is a mess in many ways, at least Big Sis had executive experience.
BUTT...............I though that job was suppose to be given to Sheila Jackson Lee??? what happened??? she will throw a fit...
lol that should be fun to follow....
Political Hack bump for later.........
I do not understand why the MSM cannot see past the skin color to be a least a little critical of this persons lack of experience for the post to which he is appointed.Now Homeland Security will become nothing but an arm of the Obama campaign.
Johnson actually reminds me of Heinrich Luitpold Himmler, who founded the SS, and was instrumental in prosecuting The Holocaust..Johnson has the same squinty eyed, benevolent coercive utopian look about him.
Rand Pauls immigration speech
03.19.13 | Hon Sen Rand Paul (KY)
Posted on 03/19/2013 7:04:07 AM PDT by Perdogg
...The Republican Party must embrace more legal immigration.
Unfortunately, like many of the major debates in Washington, immigration has become a stalemate-where both sides are imprisoned by their own rhetoric or attachment to sacred cows that prevent the possibility of a balanced solution.
Immigration Reform will not occur until Conservative Republicans, like myself, become part of the solution. I am here today to begin that conversation.
Lets start that conversation by acknowledging we arent going to deport 12 million illegal immigrants.
If you wish to work, if you wish to live and work in America, then we will find a place for you...
This is where prudence, compassion and thrift all point us toward the same goal: bringing these workers out of the shadows and into being taxpaying members of society.
Imagine 12 million people who are already here coming out of the shadows to become new taxpayers.12 million more people assimilating into society. 12 million more people being productive contributors.
[but hes not in favor of amnesty, snicker, definition of is is]
A former top lawyer in the US Defence Department who drew criticism from some when he told an audience at Oxford University last year that America's war on terror would not go on forever will be nominated by President Barack Obama as his next Secretary of Homeland Security...
Interesting comment; just when can you expect Homeland Security to stop fighting terrorism?
The Christians and Conservatives response? Like the Jews in the 1930s Germany, they feel that if they do not acknowledge the problem, it does not exist along with the tried and true, "It will never happen here."
Well he certainly has the only qualification that seems to matter in this administration.....
They all get their chance for a position who worked for Obams campaign, the 'promise' was to "reward" all those who did so....experience isn't required...all that's required is they are favorable to Obamas agenda and willing to push it like they did his election. Which is how they are running our nation........Because there are no experienced people at the top is why our nation is in the state it is.
He sure got a purty mouth...
He just has to be an improvement over lezbo Napolitano. Right? Right? lol never mind. Another cog in our idiocracy government
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Dr. Michael Battle, U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, held a conversation with Steve McDonald, Africa Program Director, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on U.S. Engagement with the African Union. The discussion was moderated by Cheryl Benton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, and is now available for on demand viewing above or here. Videos are also available on iTunes as podcasts.
Members of the public were invited to participate by submitting questions via DipNote and Twitter, and some of those questions were selected for response during the broadcast.
Through Conversations with America, leaders of national nongovernmental organizations have the opportunity to discuss foreign policy and global issues with senior State Department officials. These conversations aim to provide candid views of the ways in which leaders from the foreign affairs community are engaging the Department on pressing foreign policy issues.
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Ian in California writes:
Why has the AU allowed Zimbabwe leaders to commit Genocide without consequences?
Sicory in Florida writes:
Tony in California writes:
Why is the 'West' falling behind China in terms of new investments in Africa, especially in infrastructural developments?
David in Michigan writes:
Perhaps I must be dense, but I cannot find the time, date, and how to join this interview on U.S. Engagement with the African Union.
Nicolas in Washington, D.C. writes:
Possible Questions
*Institutional Issues. How operationally effective are the main institutions of the AU, in particular the AU Commission (AUC) secretariat and the Peace and Security Council? What are their key challenges? Will the AUC ultimately be replaced with a new AU Authority, and if so, why? What is the status of the establishment of the AU Court of Justice?
*Capacity Building Cooperation. In what ways could the United States more effectively assist AU institutional capacity-building efforts, particularly in partnership with G-8 and other donors? Please discuss the AU's capacity to effectively absorb potentially higher levels of assistance from its donor partners. To what extent, if at all, is there a need for a more systematic or consolidated U.S. approach to assisting the AU? What types of assistance not related to security issues or democratization would be most beneficial?
*AMISOM and Peacekeeping. What is the current and planned level and functional focus of U.S. support for AMISOM, both in the field and at AU headquarters? How has U.S. assistance for AMISOM been complemented by aid from other donors? How is such assistance coordinated? What are the key lessons learned by the AU and its donor partners arising from its past peacekeeping missions in Burundi and Sudan?
*Military Capacity. What is the current status of and prospects for the African Standby Force (ASF)? How is it regionally configured and organizationally structured? What are the views of African leaders on the role that the U.S. Africa Command can better play in potentially assisting the AU to help build the capacities of the ASF? Please describe the U.S. engagement with the AU with respect to the U.S. Global Peace Operations Initiative.
* AU Initiative and U.S. Support. What is the funding level and programmatic focus of U.S. non-security-related assistance to the AU? What have been the chief successes and challenges to date of NEPAD, the AU economic framework? How, if at all, does or should the United States assist NEPAD? Same questions with regard to CAADP. What impacts has the AU African Peer Review Mechanism had on government effectiveness in Africa?
*U.S. Policy Goals. What are the chief goals for U.S.-AU cooperation in a) the security and conflict resolution sphere; b) regarding democratization; and c) regarding economic integration and growth and socio-economic development challenges (the diverse issues handled by the AU's Specialized Technical Committees)? Are there other goals?
*AU-Regional Relations. How are relations between the AU and Africa's regional economic communities (RECs) and national governments, respectively, play in the implementation of regionally-focused AU or NEPAD initiatives? How does the AU Continental Early Warning System work with respect to linking the AU and the various regions of Africa? Is it formally integrated with or otherwise connected to these conceptually-related regional efforts? What have been the chief successes and challenges to date of NEPAD, the AU economic framework? Please discuss the role and powers of the AU Pan-African Parliament and the AU
Thank you
Melvin in the U.S. writes:
Great programming from the Wilson Center. We at "The New Beginning Initiative" are honored that Dr. Battle "inaugurated" NBI in January, 2010 in Addis. In our shared dais, his perspective carried both official and personal perspectives of great moment. In my own remarks as Chairman of NBI, I extolled the value of peace-making, peace-keeping and peace-building as pathways to a more appropriate social and economic development framework for individual and regional communities on the continent. Question: What are the best of practice and application of peace building methodologies that might involve the "Sixth Region" of the African Union in measurable outcomes for Africa's "appropriate" development initiatives? This question need not be asked during the session, but I am interested in this line of inquiry and practice, and would benefit from further discussion and involvement with both State and the Wilson Center in exploration of such matters. My best to you both, Michael and Steve. I look forward to the presentation. Mel
Ezekiel in Idaho writes:
Looking at the visa waiver program, no African country is included. Visa to the United States from African countries are made almost impossible to obtain. Yet the official position of the US State Department is that the United States is interested in helping Africa. Why is Africa treated differently?
Michael in Uganda writes:
Will the US give both logistical and technical support to the newly formed AU Joint Task Force to fight the LRA. They certainly will need especially air support given the kind of terrain they will be operating in.
Brock in New Jersey writes:
What can the State Department do to promote in the U.S. wider awareness of the AU's Charter for democratic elections? I think the document is a vital AU and African effort that is slowly gaining ground there but is relatively unknown here among people interested in Africa but not working in diplomatic circles. Greater US support for it here would encourage its support there.
Maureen in Massachusetts writes:
Cheryl Benton and Conversations with America: African Union
questions below.
Either participant:
As an American citizen, I believe that one way for us to improve food security in Africa would be to more publicly explore the analysis that a food secure Africa, Middle East will subsequently have positive impact on our future national security. Do you believe that "food security†and across the board humanitarian issues will be linked more and more with "national security†in terms of budgetary concerns?
Steve McDonald:
Given your expertise in conflict resolution in Africa do you have additional advice and/or "what is your take†on resolution and the best path to stability with regard to the Syrian conflict?
Michael A. Battle:
What is your relationship with the WFP and the empowerment of women in your important work?
Either participant:
Are you involved with any green initiatives such as the harnessing of solar power for infrastructure in Africa?
Eric in New Mexico writes:
My question on the African Union is;
What are their plans and strategy to end the various security issues and conflicts on the African continent, and how are we partnering with them to effectively bring them to an end?
Sudan, Somalia, various non-state actors running amok in several other countries, and all the misery caused by terrorism...seems like an ongoing open wound that never gets treated properly...so what are folks prepared to do about it to bring effective therapy that heals societies?
Thanks for taking our questions.
Eric-Michel in the U.S. writes:
The African Union Representational Mission in the United States is overseeing the constitution of An Apex Organization destined to foster the trade and investment relationship between the United States and African Countries,notably under the terms of AGOA.
What to expect from the US administration in term of support of such an initiative?
How committed is the current admnistration to facilitate enhancements to the current form of the AGOA legislation? Will there ever be an African free trade agreement?
Karl A. in Washington, D.C. writes:
What, if any, effect has US support for Operation Odyssey Dawn had on US/AU relations?


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Skip to comments.Arab-American groups call Coke Super Bowl ad "racist"
Posted on 01/31/2013 6:28:43 AM PST by mykroar
(Reuters) - Arab-American groups have sharply criticized a Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad depicting an Arab walking through the desert with a camel, and one group said it would ask the beverage giant to change it before CBS airs the game on Sunday before an expected audience of more than 100 million U.S. viewers.
"Why is it that Arabs are always shown as either oil-rich sheiks, terrorists, or belly dancers?" said Warren David, president of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, or ADC.
Coca-Cola released an online teaser of the commercial last week, showing the Arab walking through a desert. He soon sees cowboys, Las Vegas showgirls and a motley crew fashioned after the marauders of the apocalyptic "Mad Max" film race by him to reach a gigantic bottle of Coke.
In its ad, Coke asks viewers to vote online on which characters should win the race. The online site does not allow a vote for the Arab character.
"The Coke commercial for the Super Ball is racist, portraying Arabs as backward and foolish Camel Jockeys, and they have no chance to win in the world," Imam Ali Siddiqui, president of the Muslim Institute for Interfaith Studies, said in an email.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
Boo hoo. Cry me a river.
So this goes along with gripes about the VW ad?
....And so the pre-Super Bowl fun and games begins.
Why is it that so many of them are ". . . oil-rich sheiks, terrorists, or belly dancers?"
That includes the one sitting in the White Hut.
They should change it to....
Committee of Anti Discrimination..... CAD for short.
Seems to me these references are to culture, not race.
I expect Coke to fold like a cheap suit.
Super Ball? Is that a game for Camel Jockeys?
Super Ball? I used to play with those as a kid.
Next thing - what they're going to show blacks playing basketball? Asian kids doing well in school? Latino's driving around in cars? It's awful I tell ya, it's awful.
Sorry Achmahd, it can't be racist. Like me, Arabs are part of the geneaology attributed to descendants from the Caucasus region of northeastern Europe.
You, Mohammed, is caucasian.
When you, members of ADC, have time to bitch about crap like this, it tells me that you have nothing better to worry about and are therefore vapid buffoons.
I want to protest the derogatory way in which cowboys are portrayed in this silly commercial.
Rick the Infidel
Arabs in the Arabian Peninsula are actually very proud of their Camel Culture. They go on desert camping excursions, hold camel races, etc.
"Super Ball"?
Uh-huh, backward and foolish camel jockey.
"I expect Coke to fold like a cheap suit."
Depending on how Coke deals with this issue, I'll either double up on my purchases or stop buying Coke all together. I don't support wimps.
Dear Imam,
Have a Coke and a smile and.....well, you know.
It's the etc. part of the arab "camel culture" that I suspect would be more insulting but would no doubt be banned from showing on commercial TV ... or so I've heard ...
Yes, it's true. And many an Arab would "walk a mile for a Camel".
Or a goat.
Richard Prior quote as reported by Eddie Murphy.
The neologism "racism" is problematic enough. But the idea that racial stereotypes, even making fun of certain people through these stereotypes—though it's unclear to me whether that's happened—are inherently racist is silly. I suppose they prefer a world where commercials are peopled by amorphous blobs with no discernable characteristics.
Now having watched the commercial how do they know the guy is even an Arab? Looks Mexican to me. A Mexican who found a camel while crossing the border and ran into some cowboys and Vegas show girls.
Arab Diversity
Super Balls were fun! Hurt like heck when you got hit with one. Yep, right up there with lawn darts, slip 'n slides, bb guns and clackers but we didn't have mass shootings by.
oil-rich sheiks, terrorists, or belly dancers?"
They left out sexual deviants who engage in sex with little boys for fun.
But so far the shoe fits.....
Me?? I am just tired of Arab-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, When they come here they should be Americans, or go the Fudge back to wherever they came from.
Yeah; the rest of them are running 7-11's, or Convienience Stores.......
The official Arab League boycott of Coke was lifted around 1991 (might have had something to do with a half million US troops on the ground saving the Saudi's - ahem! - bacon) and Atlanta's own is now available in those countries (pronounced "koo-ka-koolah"). But maybe excluding the Dromedary Driver in the commercial from having any chance to win the contest is just a little bit of payback.
In the interest of political correctness and being non-offensive to ANY person, place, thing, or animal be it mammal, reptilian, inssect, or amoeba...
All commercials from here on should be white screen with name of product in 200 languages printed in black on the screen in alphabetical order. This screen shot should stay on the screen with absolutely nothing else for a full 60 seconds before regular programs continue.
"The Coke commercial for the Super Ball is racist, portraying Arabs as backward and foolish Camel Jockeys, and they have no chance to win in the world,"
No shiite Sherlock. Name the advances that have come from the Muslim world over the last 1,000 years. Waiting.........
They have wild camels in America. Some dummy released some a years ago and they did not die. He thought they would not be able to survive here but they did.
Jackwagons think camels are only an Arabic thing. They have camels in Africa too. They don't ride them, they are used to carry stuff. Americans have pickups, they have camels.
I believe it has everything to do with the Vegas showgirls. That guy that was on O'Reillys show last night would not come out and say it but knowing a thing or two about islam, I bet that is the problem. Could be wrong of course!
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House of Commons Hansard #86 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was pumps.
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Fairness at the Pumps Act
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Mike Wallace Burlington, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure this afternoon to speak to Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act. We are at third reading.
The bill is an important piece of legislation that goes a long way toward establishing fair business practices in industries that measure or weigh the products they sell.
It enhances consumer protection, something that is important to this government and to all Canadians. Bill C-14 promotes measurement accuracy, and encourages consumers and retailers alike to have confidence in a fair and competitive marketplace.
With this in mind, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology heard from a wide range of expert witnesses: consumer groups, industry representatives, and civil servants. Their testimony contributed to lively and informative discussions.
I would like to take a few minutes to remind the hon. members that Bill C-14 is about fairness for both consumers and businesses, and it depends on the accuracy of the measurements of goods.
Every day Canadians make countless purchases based on measurement. With each transaction, these buyers, as individuals or as representatives of organizations and businesses, trust that the amount of produce they get at the grocery story, the amount of fuel they get at the gas pump, or the amount of milk they get from a farmer is precisely the amount they paid for. They trust that goods are measured meticulously and dispensed appropriately.
Under existing legislation, namely, the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, measurement inspectors conduct random inspections of measurement devices, and consumers have an avenue through which to file complaints of suspected measurement inaccuracies.
More stringent legislation is needed to maintain the credibility of Canada's market system and to ensure that the trust of consumers is well placed. More people are needed on the ground to validate measurement equipment. More inspectors are needed to detect non-compliance.
It is for these reasons that the bill before us today is of such vital importance. This legislation will encourage a fair processes and fair business transactions for Canadian consumers and businesses.
The hon. Minister of Industry is charged with ensuring that consumers and businesses receive fair and accurate measures of the goods they purchase. Although the importance of enforcing accurate measurements may sound obvious enough, experience has shown that only through a carefully monitored regulatory regime can Measurement Canada accomplish this task.
The proposed fairness at the pumps act provides the foundation for such enforcement. Bill C-14 amends the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act. Specifically, Bill C-14 addresses weaknesses in existing legislation with three timely updates: first, mandatory inspection frequencies for devices subject to the Weights and Measures Act; second, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance; and finally, ministerial power to designate authorized service providers to assess the accuracy of measurement devices at check-out counters, gas stations, and everywhere else consumer goods are quantified.
Allow me to speak more on this last point. Authorized service providers will be private businesses trained and designated by Measurement Canada to inspect the accuracy of various measurement devices. They will provide private businesses driven by market forces to offer competitive rates and flexible schedules. They will be private contractors whose quality of work will be ensured through the public oversight. Measurement Canada's own inspectors will perform random follow-up inspections to make sure that authorized service providers evaluate equipment impartially, precisely, and reputably. Measurement Canada inspectors will also continue to respond to complaints from the public, to take cases in which non-compliance is detected, and to enforce actions as required.
As an added benefit of mandatory inspection frequencies, increased demand for authorized service providers across several trade sectors will create hundreds of jobs. It will create jobs for front-line workers who travel to the sites to inspect the accuracy of measurement equipment.
Designated authorized service providers must also be fair to retailers. Honest and fair-minded business operators, not just consumers, feel the sting when their less conscientious competitors inaccurately measure the products they sell.
The proposed fairness at the pumps act would help level the playing field for small businesses. Bill C-14 would ensure that all players in the retail petroleum, the downstream petroleum, dairy, retail food, fishing, logging, mining, and grain and field crops sectors are held to the same moral and business standards.
The industry's input has been invaluable. Consultations underscored the fact that retailers could also be victimized by inaccurate measurements, whether by their own inadvertent errors or their competitors' deliberate miscalculations. In fact, it was through our consultations that we saw a need for mandatory inspection frequencies and took action to bring these new inspection intervals into use.
Some businesses have implemented inspection frequencies voluntarily. They have seen solid benefits from inspections, because the companies know beyond a doubt how much they are selling. They face fewer inventory problems, and this streamlines their business practices and saves them time and money.
All consulted stakeholders, including consumer groups, reiterated that mandatory inspections are necessary to uphold the integrity of the industry and to help retailers remain competitive in high-stakes markets.
Consumers welcome this legislation as a means to re-establish the principles of fairness, honesty, and decency in commercial transactions.
Retailers welcome the legislation as a means to ensure that companies compete ethically to win the business of Canadian buyers.
As members of this House, we must welcome and endorse fairness at the pumps and in the marketplace. We must uphold integrity in transactions that depend on the measurement of goods. We must promote and protect the interests of consumers and retailers alike. Canadians have done their part. It is now time for us to do ours. What is fair must remain fair. I call on all hon. members to vote in favour of Bill C-14, a bill whose time has clearly come.
I have one item I would like to add. As a past employee of an oil company, I audited gas stations. These audits included reviews of inventories. There was nothing more important to the gas companies than making sure that we had accurate measurements of inventory. As this product is held underground, it becomes an environmental issue if it is found to have gone missing. It is not only an economic issue but also an environmental one.
Gas companies welcome this government's approach to making sure that we have fair and accurate measurements at their pumps and at all scales across this country.
Fairness at the Pumps Act
Government Orders
2 p.m.
The Acting Speaker Barry Devolin
I must interrupt the hon. member for Burlington at this time as it is two o'clock. He will have 11 minutes remaining in his speech when the House returns to this matter.
Teen Challenge Farm
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2 p.m.
Joe Preston Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
Mr. Speaker, it was recently my pleasure to visit the Teen Challenge Farm in my riding. This farm is part of an addiction rehabilitation initiative that was originally founded in 1958 and which now has 16 locations across Canada.
This organization offers a three-phase program of faith-based residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation and provides structured spiritual, academic and vocational training. This training equips individuals to return to society as responsible citizens.
On my visit I met several young men in different stages of the programs, some just new and starting out on their new life journey and some graduates of the teen challenge program who have stayed on as mentors. These mentors are examples of the success that can be attained through this program.
The positive outcomes and success rates at this facility reflect the hard work of these folks and the dedication towards a better life, and a better and safer society.
We thank the Teen Challenge Farm for what it does.
Medal of Bravery
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2 p.m.
Judy Foote Random—Burin—St. George's, NL
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the heroic actions of Shane Doucette, a resident of Port au Port West, a small community in my riding of Random—Burin—St. George's.
It is because of the quick thinking and actions of Shane Doucette that his co-worker Jason Riggs is alive today. On August 18, 2008, while working for an oil company in Alberta, Shane discovered that Jason had fallen into a tank of toxic fluids.
Without hesitation, Shane placed his own life at risk and rescued Jason, who was unconscious when Shane removed him from the tank. Shane revived Jason by performing CPR. While Jason required a long stay in hospital, he did make a full recovery.
Because of his heroic actions, Shane was presented a Medal of Bravery on Friday by the Governor General.
I ask all members of the House to join me in recognizing Shane Doucette and congratulating him on this prestigious award.
Shane is the son of Gerard and Gertie Doucette of Port au Port West.
Claire Sauvageau-Chartier
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2 p.m.
Paule Brunelle Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, we celebrated Claire Sauvageau-Chartier's 100th birthday on August 22 in Champlain, Quebec.
A caring, dedicated woman, Ms. Sauvageau-Chartier, a mother of seven, always helped and assisted others.
A nurse by profession, this remarkable lady attended to everyone in distress who came to ask for her help, and she did so free of charge. In times when health care was often too expensive for most people in this farming region, she helped numerous women during childbirth.
For decades, she bandaged the countless cuts and stitched the many wounds of unruly children.
Her hospitality is legendary, and her sharp mind has not diminished, even at the age of 100. This amazing lady still lives in her own home, by herself.
I would like to wish Ms. Sauvageau-Chartier, my mother-in-law, all the best on her 100th birthday. May you continue to enjoy good health and the love of family and friends.
General Jean V. Allard Memorial Library
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2 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, I was quite surprised to hear that the General Jean V. Allard Memorial Library at the Saint-Jean Garrison in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu would be closing its doors on December 15.
The Conservative Government that boasted about revitalizing the Royal Military College Saint-Jean does not have much to boast about anymore.
It has decided to close a library, a jewel with 85,000 volumes serving 3,000 students, while the Minister of National Defence has decided to invest $16 billion in F-35s.
With this government, it is not surprising to hear a public affairs officer at the garrison describe a library as something useless.
What about the Official Languages Act? Did the minister shelve it at the library?
It is unacceptable that linguistic works will no longer be accessible to soldiers who are not taking language training.
I am therefore calling on the government to reverse the decision to close the General Jean V. Allard Memorial Library.
Baha'i Community in Iran
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2:05 p.m.
Pierre Poilievre Nepean—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canada has condemned Iran's continued imprisonment of seven Baha'i community leaders. These individuals appear to have been imprisoned because of their religious beliefs. They should be released unconditionally and reunited with their families as soon as possible.
To quote the Wall Street Journal:
According to human-rights organizations including Amnesty International, executions have increased four-fold since [Ahmadinejad] became president in 2005, and Iran now executes more people per capita than any other country in the world. Iran also lifted its moratorium on stoning since [he] became president.
The Baha'i are a peaceful people who live in harmony with other faiths in countries around the world, including Canada. Our government stands four-square with the Baha'i people in their desire to have their rights respected and their freedoms upheld.
Small Business Week 2010
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October 25th, 2010 / 2:05 p.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, last week, Canadians throughout the country celebrated Small Business Week 2010. The following individuals and businesses in Madawaska-Restigouche were recognized.
In Restigouche: L.C.L. Excavation (2006) Inc., business of the year; Hélène Bernard, community individual; Christine Côté, woman entrepreneur; Corey Jacques, student entrepreneur; Atelier Gérard Beaulieu, innovation award.
In Madawaska: Beaulieu Plumbing & Mechanical Inc., business of the year; Scott Philippe of 3D Innovations, young entrepreneur; Murielle Bourgeois of the Service d'aide à la famille d'Edmundston/Grand-Sault Inc., woman entrepreneur; Marc Francoeur, president of Focus Maintenance Inc., innovation award; Atelier des copains co-op ltée, Bob Connors award; Soucy Brothers Ltd., J.-Aldéric Daigle award; Gérald Dufour of Audiotek, Samuel E. Burpee award.
I congratulate one and all for their ongoing efforts to ensure the success of their business and their community. This is proof of the dynamism of the people of Madawaska—Restigouche. I am proud of them. I hope they will continue their good work.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cornwall and District
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2:05 p.m.
Guy Lauzon Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the 37th annual banquet and awards night for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cornwall and District. Thirty-seven of Cornwall's finest citizens were recognized for their dedicated service to this great organization. Three special awards were also presented.
Cynthia Seguin received the Big Brother and Big Sister Service Award for her great contribution to the organization.
D'Arcy Grant was awarded Big Brother of the Year, the second year in a row that D'Arcy has been honoured with this award. He was also honoured for serving on the board of directors for 10 years and being a big brother for 15 years.
Cindy Latreille was the recipient of the Big Sister of the Year Award. Cindy has been volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters for more than four years now.
It was an honour to be part of this wonderful evening. I congratulate Cynthia, Cindy, D'Arcy and the other volunteers honoured. I thank president Bill Makinson and executive director Amanda Brisson for including me in this great event.
Sainte-Foy Optimist Club
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pascal-Pierre Paillé Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Club optimiste de Sainte-Foy. I congratulate its members, who have done a great deal for the entire community over the years.
Since it was founded in 1960, the club has injected over $1 million into the community. Year after year, the club has helped more than 50,000 young people through its various activities.
I would also like to congratulate Benoît Morin, a founding member of the Club optimiste de Sainte-Foy. Mr. Morin was honoured this weekend for his outstanding volunteer service and his altruism, which have helped make so many achievements possible.
Thank you to the volunteers, to Mr. Morin, and especially to the Club optimiste de Sainte-Foy, which continues to make a difference.
Italian Campaign
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Greg Kerr West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, this month marks the 66th anniversary of the Italian Campaign. Sixty-six years ago, Canadian troops played a vital role in this bitter and costly conflict, one of the longest and fiercest struggles of World War II. Of the more than 93,000 Canadians who served in this 20-month campaign, nearly 6,000 would lay down their lives.
They fought in Italy's rugged mountains, flooded rivers, and rubble-filled streets. They fought for peace, freedom and justice, the same values our military men and women continue to protect today. The legacy of our veterans lives on in the brave Canadians who are serving today in Afghanistan and other areas of the world.
We honour this legacy by caring for the World War II veterans who are still with us and those who have come after them. We are committed to providing the care and support that veterans and their families need, where and when they need it.
Lest we forget.
Global SIAL D'or Award
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Wayne Easter Malpeque, PE
Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate Island Abbey Foods of P.E.I. for its Global SIAL D'or award in Paris, France, the largest food trade show in the world.
Island Abbey Foods' Honibe "Honey Drop" beat out 270 products from 30 countries and was named as best new product for 2010 in the "sweet - grocery" category.
Global SIAL is considered the Oscars of the food world. This was a phenomenal achievement for an Island company. Having previously won the "Country Award - Canada" as the highest scoring Canadian product, Island Abbey Foods and the products they produce are a true representation of hard work and innovation.
Founded five years ago by John Rowe and his wife, Island Abbey Foods has now received the most prestigious award in the food industry. Their product, the "Honey Drop", is the world's first 100% pure dried honey cube. Members should try a little of that Island sweetness.
The Economy
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Andrew Saxton North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, as the Minister of Finance highlighted in the pre-G20 summit in Korea this week, Canada is leading the world in global economic recovery. This year our deficit is lower than projected and the lowest in the industrialized world.
With an economic and fiscal record that is stronger than other industrialized nations, Canada has responded to the recession with the economic action plan, which created jobs and protected families.
Through the economic action plan we have lowered taxes, invested in infrastructure and training, and boosted support for workers and families. Our action plan is working.
Since July 2009, the Canadian economy has created over 420,000 new jobs. However, the economic recovery is still fragile. There are still too many families struggling to make ends meet.
That is why we will continue to implement the economic action plan to create jobs and to protect Canadian families.
The Bellerophon
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Malcolm Allen Welland, ON
Mr. Speaker, it was with great sadness and pride that I witnessed the decommissioning and final reunion of Canada's oldest Sea Cadet corps, the Bellerophon, chartered on November 25, 1918.
The Bellerophon has a long-standing history of service in the Welland community. It was an outstanding organization that made valuable contributions to the development of many young Canadians, who now epitomize the meaning of good citizenship.
A local organization both innovative and progressive in nature, Bellerophon, under Horace Cox and Ed Mason, introduced young women into the corps in 1919, even though they received no support or recognition from the Navy League.
This is a time of mixed emotions for Alan O'Neill, chair of the decommissioning committee, whose fond memories and long-lasting friendships are no doubt the silver lining to his noble efforts to save the Bellerophon, memories that include the Bellerophon Drum and Bugle Band, which continues to exist as the only Sea Cadet alumni band in Canada. Since its inception in 1993, the band has contributed over $400,000 to Wellanders.
May the spirit of Bellerophon live on in every shipmate who had the privilege of being part of the oldest Canadian Sea Cadet corps, and may their distinguished history never be forgotten.
Economic Action Plan
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, in his speech to delegates attending the G20 Seoul pre-summit conference, the Minister of Finance noted that Canada leads the global economic recovery.
Canada leads the recovery because its economic and fiscal situation is stronger than that of most other industrialized countries. Our deficit this year is smaller than anticipated and, in fact, is the lowest in the industrialized world.
Our government responded to the recession by implementing the economic action plan, which created jobs and protected our families. Thanks to this economic action plan, we lowered taxes, invested in infrastructure and training, and increased our support for workers and families.
Since July 2009, the Canadian economy has helped create more than 420,000 new jobs. However, the economic recovery remains fragile, which is why we will continue on with the economic action plan in order to create jobs and protect our families.


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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the correlates of cancer-related fatigue
- Oncology Nursing and Patient & Family Support Program, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
- Correspondence to Margaret I Fitch
Oncology Nursing and Patient & Family Support Program, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Room T2-234, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada; marg.fitch{at}sunnybrook.ca
Implications for practice and research
Assessment of cancer-related fatigue must take into account both the physical symptoms and psychological distress.
Interventions for cancer-related fatigue must emphasise the importance of psychological distress associated with this problematic side effect.
Priority should be given to nausea/vomiting when managing cancer-related fatigue.
Future research ought to focus on symptom clusters.
Fatigue is one of the most common problems experienced by patients with cancer, regardless of diagnostic site or treatment modality. Differing from fatigue experienced by the general population, fatigue in cancer is not relieved with rest. It is pervasive and can have a profound effect on quality of life. Generally, patients with cancer develop their own approaches to deal with this challenge, but may not always …


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Stampendous Day Two!
October 9, 2012 by Ellen
Filed under Basic Grey, Core Blog, Queen & Co., Stampendous
Welcome to our Second Day of our week with Stampendous! We couldn't be more excited than to share gorgeous projects with you featuring Core'dinations and Stamendous products all week long!
We love Stampendous and their products so make sure you do a few things for us while you are here this week.
1.) Like them on Facebook. AND 2.) Follow them on Pinterest. Oh and if you tweat, 3.) Follow them on Twitter here.
And we have a blog hop for you, too!
Here is a list to hop along…make sure you do as we are giving away prizes ALL WEEK LONG for those that are commenting and having fun. There are chances to win every day on one of these blogs from BOTH companies!
Sorry about the technical difficulties with Lydia Jackson's blog yesterday. That was my fault SO we are letting you comment on her blog again today for a chance to win to make up for it…hope that works!!!
And for inspiration here today, we have a project from Design team Member Melissa Oliveira. You MUST check out the details on this layout. I know we were going for a bit of a fall theme here this week but Melissa just couldn't stop and had to pull out her favorite Stampendous stamp, the Stampendous Jumbo Magnolia cling stamp.
Here is a little bit about this layout from Melissa: To create the pieced flower, I stamped the flower image three times; twice on a lightly sanded piece of whitewash and once on a piece of core'dinating Gemstones Cardstock. One of the Whitewash stamped images was embossed using an embossing folder, and the other was trimmed and used as the base for the flower embellishment. Petals were cut from the embossed and Gemstone stamped flowers and layered over the matching petals on the base flower. I added some Queen&Co. pearls to the center of the layered flower for added interest and texture. Leaves were stamped onto a piece of BasicGrey Core impressions and layered beneath the completed flower.
How about that for some stamping?! Gorgeous. Gorgeous!
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About the Author: Paul S. Berg is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Editor's Note: In support of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign that follows from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're bringing you stories from embassies and consulates on how they took up the challenge of countering violence against women.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) held its fourth annual walk against gender-based violence on November 25, led by Governor General Sir Paulias Matane (at 70 and an ardent hiker, he sets a brisk pace) and Minister for Community Development Dame Carol Kidu, the only female member of the National Parliament. The event was organized by one of the PNG organizations most dedicated to advancing the empowerment of women, Coalition for Change. The entire expatriate community participated, including many Americans, but what was most heartening was the number of Papua New Guinea men and women in the walk. No one was keeping track, but our impression is that this was the most PNG people to participate in the event in its entire four-year history; it is evolving into a true people's movement. Apparently over 1,000 people walked the walk.
American business also played a prominent role. ExxonMobil, developing a multibillion dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) project here, brought over 100 participants to the walk, led by their chair Peter Graham.
PNG is rapidly heightening its consciousness about gender violence issues. The Secretary took important steps to strengthen U.S. solidarity with PNG against gender violence during her November 3rd visit, when she and Prime Minister Somare announced important new bilateral women's empowerment programs, among them a 2011 policy dialogue co-hosted by the U.S. and PNG on effective means to improve maternal health, increase economic opportunities, and empower women economically in the Pacific region.
We're looking forward to related events on December 10, Human Rights Day, when we will again have an opportunity to support PNG men and women in advocating against gender-based violence and in favor of full empowerment for PNG's women.


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Skip to comments.Hugo Chavez ties Merkel to Hitler ahead of EU-Latin America Summit
Posted on 05/11/2008 7:44:36 PM PDT by Dawnsblood
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday attacked German Chancellor Angela Merkel, comparing her to Adolf Hitler in response to her criticism of the South American leader's policies.
Merkel belongs to the political right, "the same right that supported Hitler, fascism," Chavez said on his television programme, Alo Presidente.
Chavez's remarks came after Merkel said that the left-wing leader is not the voice of the region.
Merkel, speaking in an interview to Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa ahead of the European Union-Latin American summit, indicated that leftist polices pursued by leaders like Chavez were not the solution.
Pointing to the emergence of "left-wing populism" in some of the nations of Latin America, Merkel said: "Based on our experience in Europe, I don't believe that state-guided economies can provide a better or more sustainable response to such pressing problems."
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He better hope he doesn't piss her off at the wrong time of the month.
He's off his meds.
I think he meant it as a compliment.
"Merkel belongs to the political right, "the same right that supported Hitler, fascism," Chavez said on his television programme, Alo Presidente."
Hitler's party was National SOCIALISM, coconuthead. It had MUCH more in common with the government-in-charge dreams of Leftists everywhere. Yes he hated Commies like you, but only because they were a competitor for his brand of totalitarianism.
Hitler rose not because of the German "right" but largely due to Germany's harsh treatment after World War I.
In all seriousness, she should turn around and fly home. A huge foreign policy statement.
Agree. That's the famous line so many leftists/communists like Chavez use time and time again. They always claim that Hitler was right-wing when his party was called National SOCIALIST German Workers party.
You can get anymore left that that title.
>> Merkel belongs to the political right, "the same right that supported Hitler, fascism <<
Meanwhile, here's what Merkel's party actually supports:
Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU)
Leader: Volker Kauder (2005-)
Membership: 536,668 members
Ideology: Christian democracy, Conservatism
Website http://www.cdu.de
So try as he might, there's nothing in her party remotely associated with following "Hitler" or "fascism". The CDU doesn't even nearly have as much power or influence over Germany as the NAZI's did. Meanwhile, comparing the mindset of Adolf and Hugo, we notice...
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)
Leader: Hugo Chávez
Membership (2007) 5.8 million
Ideology: Socialism , Bolivarianism
Official Website militantepsuv.org.ve
The National Socialist German Workers Party (NAZI)
Leader: Adolf Hitler
Membership (1945) 8.5 million
Ideology: Socialism , National Fascism
Official Newspaper Völkischer Beobachter
Gee, the "united socialists" of Venezuela and the "national socialists" of Germany sure managed to get EVERYONE in their country to sign up for the idealogical agenda of "socialism". I wonder why that was?
Well, Presidente El Stupido Turdo vomiting communist lies again....big surprise.
Chavez must watch CNN.
Sure sounds like it.
He needs to hear ¿Por qué no te callas? in German.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will probably follow King of Spain's King Juan Carlos example and tell old bloated-face, 'Nur halt den Mund!'.
Poor Hugo....his Turd World education constantly fails him..
Hugo's a Hitlerite himself.
Hey Chavez!
Communism is about owning the means of production.
Fascism is about controlling the means of production.
There's only a hairsbreadth of difference between them: they are both toxic left-wing theologies.
Oh, that's good!! LOL
I agree, with the exception that outside the U.S. of A. their tagging of political beliefs are almost directly opposite of ours... U.S.A. is an exception.... our conservatives don't view things in the same light of conservatives in any other country. In another countries views... a 'conservative' is a person who fights against ANY change in the way ANYTHING is... (politics, law, personal, etc.).
The view I have, as a conservative from the U.S.A. is that as long as it doesn't mess with my freedom (pretty heavy belief if you think about it), then it's none of my business.. Their view, on the other hand is what I said above.
For an American (U.S.A. person), we conservatives are unique in the way we view conservatives (conservatism... although the definition might be different).
It gets confusing...
It's the Chavez show. What less can one expect? What Merkel did is best. Just ignore him.
Gar net erst ignorieren.
(Don't even ignore that.)
Nope. She should be there, and she should make clear that the other Latin American countries cannot expect good relations with Europe when they follow Chavez´ path. And that´s what she did (behind closed doors).
Actually, the chairwoman of the CDU is Angela Merkel, since 2000. And Mr. Kauder is the chairman of the CDU parliamentary group in the federal parliament. And while my party is not nearly as powerful as the NSDAP was, it´s gladly the most influential party in Germany. We have 11 of 16 governors, half of the federal cabinet, the Chief Justice, the Federal President and most of mayors and city councils. We are Christian Democrats, believing in God, country, and the good sites of individuals. And when Chavez calls me a Nazi, I thank him, because from his far left viewpoint (almost as much left, that he comes back from the right side) I must be right in the middle of society. :-)
God bless Germany, America and the entire free world! And may our Heavenly Father give Mr. Chavez what he deserves.
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Topic: Setting up Ruby on Rails for OS X Server
I've installed OS X Server. It installs apache and you can work with Server Admin
I'm having a hard time setting up rails with apache.
I followed HiveLogic's installation
http://hivelogic.com/narrative/articles ysql_tiger
So whats left is linking Rails and Apache together.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (98 votes).
In short: A real thigh busterIn full: All on park pathways with a couple of pinch points. Plenty of ups and downs to test the stamnina. Not much about the charity, not even mentioned by the loud PA. Date of review: November 12, 2011
In short: Great run with very steep hillsDate of review: November 12, 2011
In short: Good fast race, delayed start thoughIn full: I thoroughly enjoyed this race firstly, it was beautiful by the river, however it was VERY cold, so the delayed start (due to queues of people waiting for the portaloos) was quite unpleasant. Otherwise, thought it was a good race, got a PB and nice scenery by the river. Date of review: October 18, 2011
In short: Beautiful scenery, mostly flat route. Had a great time.Date of review: October 18, 2011
In short: Nice but...In full: ... it would be good to organise the waves by abilities: if you're not in the first wave, forget about PB ambition, too many slow runners will slow you down in the first 2kmsDate of review: October 16, 2011
In short: Lovely raceIn full: This was my second time doing this, first being the 2010 Spring race. Lovely course, ok there are some narrow bits where it's a little tricky to overtake, but overall nice course, well organised. Managed to knock 3 mins off PB too! Good medal at the end. I'll be back next year!Date of review: October 16, 2011
In short: Flat, fast and great atmosphere, excellent for beginnersIn full: I've done this one twice now, the 2 races in 2011. The Spring race was my first competitive race and a great introduction that gave me the bug. The Autumn race this year had perfect weather, a friendly group of runners, a nice medal plus water, sweets and bananas at the end with no goody bag of tosh accompanying it.I would definitely recommend it, even knocked 45 seconds off my PB.Date of review: October 15, 2011
In full: Nice course spoilt by slow runners setting off at the start of the field and then running 3 abreast down a narrow track whilst listening to ipods!!!Date of review: March 26, 2011
In short: Pretty goodIn full: Nice route, good spectators with encouragement; appreciating a good sprint finish!I liked it - if they could have got another 6 portaloos it would have been better but that was the only major gripeDate of review: March 26, 2011
In short: A beautiful run by the riverIn full: The location may put off people travelling by public transport but this is in fact very easy to get to if you walk along the river which is a delightful warm up. Staff were friendly and helpful. Organisation was fine except for that they needed more portaloos. The race started late which surprised me. But the queue was very slow moving. It is delightful running along by the Thames and the route is really pretty. There is definite pb potential although this section of the river has a lot more gravel and uneven ground than others which does slow you down. I very much enjoyed the race. I look forward to doing it again. Date of review: March 26, 2011
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first of all, thanks for addressing my comment.
side note...in all seriousness...you are much more converstional now. less combataiive. I like that. this place is more interesting with you here.
and second...praise...funny word you use. it is defined as... to express a favorable judgment of : commend ...that is, favorably judged by others...commended by others. you cannot praise oneself. that's what sociopaths do. self praise isn't even a real thing. know why?...sigh...ever hear of bias? we are all biased about ourselves. we like us. we're handsome. and great singers. and amazingly athletic. but if no one else notices...shhh...it's like it didn't happen. you DO know why a tree that falls in the woods makes no sound, right?
third...nothing wrong with being lucky. it's never hurt to be in the right place at the right time. it helps a lot. at first. it might get you noticed. but in the end...to be a successful entertainer...people have to like what you do. and to be successful for a long time...you must be doing something right...giving them something they want. to receive their praise...gasp...there's that word again. it is bestowed upon you from the masses. write your music. release it. see what the people think. when the beatles first started they claimed they wanted to be bigger than elvis. well...go out there...show us and the rest of he world what you can do. maybe you can be bigger than paul. i'll give you a fair shot.


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Monique WedderburnDirector of the UT Dallas Asia Center
[email protected]Monique Wedderburn is the director of the UT Dallas Asia Center. She previously worked as the Senior Program Officer for the East-West Center's Asia Pacific Leadership Program.
Prior to joining the East-West Center in 2005, Ms. Wedderburn worked as a Business Analyst with the University of Hawaii Pacific Business Center and with the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Insular Affairs.
Ms. Wedderburn advised clients on economic development in Hawaii, the American Affiliated Pacific Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her previous responsibilities-as Coordinator of Management Analyst and as Coordinator of Personnel Services for the University of Florida-included managing the Career Development Program for 1,000 professional and support employees, developing and administering workforce education programs, and recommending policies and procedures to improve management capabilities.
Ms. Wedderburn spent her formative years in Mexico, Zaire (currently the Democratic Republic of Congo), Pakistan and Thailand. She earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (with Honors — Beta Gamma Sigma).
Dennis M. KratzDean, School of Arts and Humanities
[email protected]Dennis M. Kratz is dean of the School of Arts and Humanities and Ignacy and Celina Rockover Professor of Humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas.
As dean, Kratz has fostered the development of an interdisciplinary curriculum that connects the arts with the humanities, critical with creative thought, theory with practice, and the University with the community. Kratz has greatly expanded international studies at UT Dallas.
In November 2007 UT Dallas became the first university in Texas to house a Confucius Institute (part of a global network to promote the study of China's language, history and culture).
The Confucius Institute, along with the UT Dallas Center for Translation Studies and the new Global Communication and Leadership Institute (established in partnership with Hanyang University of the Republic of Korea), plays a key role in the development of a global humanities program designed to foster international understanding.


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Area Deaths
LEE LUND, 78, Carrington, died Monday in a New Rockford nursing home. Funeral Friday, 10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Visitation Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., prayer service at 7 p.m., both in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
ALICE KUHN, 86, Bottineau, formerly of Dunseith, died Sunday in a Bottineau hospital. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dunseith. Visitation Wednesday, beginning at 4 p.m., prayer service at 7 p.m., both in the church. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)
RAYMOND HANSON, 88, Minot, died Wednesday in a Minot nursing home. Memorial gathering Friday, at noon, at the Scandinavian Heritage Center Pavilion, Minot. There will be no reviewal but people may sign the memorial book Friday, one hour prior to the service, at the pavilion. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)
DARWIN ANDERSON, 36, Washburn, formerly of Minot, died Sunday in Washburn. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)
VIRGIL HAMAN, 74, Rugby, formerly of Towner, died Sunday in a Rugby hospital. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m., St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Towner. Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m., rosary and parish vigil service at 7 p.m., both in the church. (Anderson Funeral Home, Towner)
DR. JAMES BRANDT, 83, Minot, formerly of Ryder and Willow City, died Sunday in his home. Funeral Thursday, 2:30 p.m., West Minot Church of God, Minot. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 7 p.m., in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to donor's choice. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)
KELLY BLOMS, 50, Surrey, died Monday in his sister's home in Lansford. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)
BRIGGS ZIMMER, 17-month-old-son of Chris and Summer Zimmer, Upham, died Sunday in a Fargo hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)
HOWARD BROWN, 78, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m., First Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 6 p.m., in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church, Minot.
HOLLI WAHL, 55, Williston, died Monday in her home. (Everson Funeral Home, Williston)
NORENE MCNEA, 88, Bottineau, died Monday in a Bottineau hospital. Funeral Thursday, 2 p.m., United Parish, Bottineau. Visitation Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., prayer service at 6:30 p.m., both in Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau.
JESSIE MIKKELSON, 84, Minot, formerly of Watford City, died Monday in a Minot nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)
KERMIT EDWARDS, 74, Fargo, formerly of Bisbee, died Sunday in his home. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Bisbee Lutheran Church, Bisbee. Visitation Friday, beginning at 5 p.m., prayer service at 7 p.m., both in Dunnigan Dix Funeral Home, Cando.
JUDITH TIMM, 70, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot hospital. Funeral Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Berthold. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m., in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.


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A combination of wiretaps, raids, and a network of informants helped bring down drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, the alleged head of the Sinaloa cartel who was arrested in a hotel in Mexico+ READ ARTICLE
Police finally caught Mexico's most wanted criminal, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, over the weekend, after a decade-long manhunt for the man dubbed the most powerful drug trafficker in the world
Guzmán, alleged head of the Sinaloa cartel, was arrested in a hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico, bringing a likely end to one of the most storied drug trafficking careers in recent history.
During the cartel leader's nearly 13 years on the lam, Guzmán was able to often escape police and army raids through secret tunnels that also tied in with the city's sewage system. The search for Guzmán was marked by rumors and close calls, but in recent months, the police narrowed down the search for the suspected drug trafficker through a range of five wiretaps, raids on his close associates and a network of informants, CNN reported.
The United States is seeking to extradite Guzmán. [CNN]