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Diamond Head
Located at the base of Diamond Head and the beautiful Pacific, this chic boutique hotel offers secluded luxury a half-mile from Honolulu's Waikiki Beach.
Living room comforts
Hawaiian hospitality and a one-of-a-kind experience await guests of the Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head. Step inside the lobby to Asian inspired décor and enjoy people-watching or entertainment with lobby board games and Nintendo Wii.
Super-stylish digs
Swanky, guestrooms offer balconies with views of Diamond Head. Accommodations also feature platform beds topped with pillowtop mattresses and Egyptian-cotton sheets. Guests enjoy premium in-room coffee and Illy coffee makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head is a quarter-mile from Diamond Head and a half-mile from Waikiki Beach.
Comprising 51 rooms in a 12-floor tower, this hotel features Asian decor and Hawaiian hospitality. The hotel's lobby (Living Room) is its own scene, with plush seating, board and video games, and people-watching. Beach chairs, beach towels and MP3 players are available to guests spending some time on the sand. Wireless Internet (included in the resort fee) is available throughout the property. The hotel also offers business services and banquet facilities.
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Concierge services
- Total number of rooms - 51
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 12
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Free valet parking
- Year Built 1961
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Laundry facilities
- DVD player
Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- iPod docking station
- Turndown service
- Daily housekeeping
- DVD player
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Hair dryer
- Premium bedding
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Shower only
- Pillowtop mattress
- Cable TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Flat-panel TV
- Free toiletries
- Espresso maker
Where to Eat
Guests enjoy several dining options within walking distance of the hotel and are able to sign to their rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Hau Tree Lanai restaurant and Miyako Japanese restaurant found on the New Otani Kaimana Beach. Michel's at the Colony Surf is also nearby, offering French cuisine.
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head does not provide room service. However, guests can order "Room Service in Paradise," which delivers lunch and dinner from more than 50 area restaurants. Additionally, complimentary coffee and tea is served daily in the lobby.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests of this Honolulu property can borrow beach cruiser bikes, for rides around the park and for picnic excursions, or beach chairs and towels to relax on the beach. Also, Yoga sessions are available seven days a week, free of charge.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
- Dogs only
- 1 per room (up to 20 lb)
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Shuttle service
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- In-room bottled water
- Valet parking
- Lending library access
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Lotus Honolulu
- Lotus Hotel
- Lotus Hotel Honolulu
- Aqua Lotus Honolulu Hotel Honolulu
- Lotus At Diamond Head Honolulu
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- Lotus Honolulu At Diamond Head Hawaii
- Lotus Honolulu Diamond Head Hotel
- Lotus Diamond Head Hotel
- Lotus Honolulu Diamond Head
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Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (1519 votes).
In short: My first ever race but others will do very well to beat it!!Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Great Experience. Everyone should do it at least onceIn full: This was my first half and it was a really great experience. It's true you do get held up at times but you need to balance that against the lift you get from the atmosphere of the event that you won't get at a lesser known race when you go through moments of boredom. The 50,000+ runners alongside the shed loads of supporters is what makes it such a special event anyway.The course itself is a little dull and repetative other than crossing the tyne bridge and South Shields coming into view at 12 miles, both of which are great to see.There are shed loads of locals who cheer your name, slap your hand and give out various things. One guy was even running a hose from his house to cool people down.The drinks bottles are too big and just end up wasted at the side with a couple of sips taken out of them. They should be smaller but the companies will want to promote the version they sell in the shops.The organisation was smooth and I had no problems with my bags etc. Getting the metro back takes ages but not much they can do about that.The t-shirt and medal you get at the end both look good.All in all it's a special experience that everyone should try and do at some stageDate of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Good organisation and a great buzz, a wonderful 'event' to be a part of.In full: Not a pb course unless you get a good starting pen, it is simply too busy and not a scenic course bar the Tyne Bridge itself and the last mile and a half when you see the sea.Also would have preferred a technical t-shirt and it should really be detailed in the race park that there is a charge for the car parking at South Shields.That said I thoroughly enjoyed my first GNR. The crowd was amazing and there was a sense of solidarity being amongst so many other runners. You also have to give the organisers tremendous credit for staging an event of this magnitude with such aplomb.Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: the best race in the world...bar none.In full: This was my 4th time doing this race and have already re-booked the hotel for next year. The people of newcastle are brilliant and a credit to the city. The best atmosphere of any race by far. This is my all time favourite race.Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: I really must do some training for this event!! Organisation appeared to be as smooth as a baby's bum - roll on next year so that I can visit another new football ground on the way up!!In full: I've grown to like this event - the night before my first two events were spent kipping in the car. Thank the Lord for Nirvana! Didn't think much of the lunch time weather though! Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Has to be done to believe the hypeDate of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Great atmosphere, crowded.In full: Great atmosphere and well supported by marshalls, first aiders and the crowds. Not enough baggage buses as they= orange ones were full by 10:00. Late buses were not at the finish when I was wet and cold and then our bags were left on the ground in pouring rain so that the contents were wet as well!The trip back from South Shields into Newcastle is a nightmare.Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Lots of people hard to get into a steady paceDate of review: September 20, 2010
In short: What an amazing experienceIn full: My first Great North Run, a long way to go but worth it for the atmostphere. I acheived a PB, so I am well chuffed. Many many thanks must go to the organisers and the thousands of people who put the whole race together, without all these wonderful volunteers none of this would work, said to see people unwell by the roadside, so many thanks must go to all the first aiders, others and paramedics who looked after all the needy.Date of review: September 20, 2010
In short: Iconic must do half marathon - a special eventIn full: This is the 3rd time I have competed in the event. It is also the first time I have trained for it.Great run and great atmosphere. Without doubt you must run in this one after all its the biggest in the world and it does feel like somehting a bit different from start to finish.Date of review: September 20, 2010
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TrialNet E-News Current Issue (Summer 2014)
TrialNet Reaches Important Milestone—screens 100,000 people for type 1 diabetes
TrialNet has reached an important milestone: screening 100,000 people. This is a major achievement because it has helped researchers better predict who will develop diabetes and when it will require treatment. Early detection is vital. It helps patients avoid a severe, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, makes it possible to avoid dangerous complications that can occur when diabetes goes undetected, and may also help the body make insulin for a longer period of time.
NIP Pilot Study Confirms Value of Larger Study
A pilot study using the nutritional supplement docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to prevent type 1 diabetes in newborns has confirmed the value of conducting a larger study. The goal of the Nutritional Intervention to Prevent (NIP) Type 1 Diabetes Pilot Trial was twofold: 1) to learn more about the role of DHA in preventing autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes, and 2) to determine whether a full-length study would be feasible, considering how difficult a clinical trial with babies might be. The pilot study was conducted at nine TrialNet locations.
The Scheiber's Make Type 1 Diabetes Research a Family Affair
Parents to six children, Dave and Janie Scheiber remember first hearing about TrialNet at a back-to-school event organized by Tampa Bay JDRF and the University of South Florida (USF). The event was designed to help parents of children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes prepare for a new school year. Nine-year-old Davey Scheiber had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes earlier in the summer, leaving the family a bit overwhelmed at how to incorporate finger pricks and insulin shots into his daily routine.
Kelli Oliver...Helping to Change History
Kelli Oliver became involved in TrialNet research when her brother, Dean, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13. She was only 10 years old herself. From then on, every six months she would go to the University of Florida (UF) to get screened.
For the Gilberts, Diabetes Camp Was More Than They Expected
When the Gilbert family attended Camp Kandu in Florence, Mississippi, last year, it was their first time at a diabetes camp. Their hope was that their 5-year-old son, DeJuan, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 2, would get to know other children like himself.
It's time for camp
Diabetes Education and Camp Association (DECA) provides leadership and education to better enable diabetes camps to fulfill their purpose: to help people affected by diabetes lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives through good diabetes management. More than 400 diabetes camping programs worldwide help more than 30,000 youth with diabetes and their families. Over the past 15 years, DECA has partnered with TrialNet to offer screening at camps. In 2011, more than 1,650 children and adults were screened at DECA camps. To find a camp near you, visit www.diabetescamps.org.
Spring JDRF Walk season is here
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy goal, raising money to improve the lives of all people affected by type 1 diabetes. Funds help to accelerate progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing the disease. The walk is fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. TrialNet offers screening at many camps. To find a walk near you, visit walk.jdrf.org.
TrialNet is now on Twitter
TrialNet is now on Twitter, a real-time information network that connects the world to the latest news, blogs, stories, and opinions. Simply follow this link: https://twitter.com/#!/T1D_TrialNet to find out the latest TrialNet news!
Tell the world your TrialNet story
Every day, TrialNet staff members hear wonderful stories from study participants, and now we'd like your help to share those stories through YouTube. This is your chance to tell the world why TrialNet research is important to you and encourage other families who have a relative with type 1 to get involved in research. Videos will be posted on the TrialNet YouTube channel.
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Making the switch from playing a Blood DK to Frost. Have been looking up some top Frost DK's and have noticed that it's kinda mixed between 2H and Dual-Weild. Are they both performing the same at the moment or is one better than the other?
Making the switch from playing a Blood DK to Frost. Have been looking up some top Frost DK's and have noticed that it's kinda mixed between 2H and Dual-Weild. Are they both performing the same at the moment or is one better than the other?
Dual Wield is better currently. Higher single-target, but only slightly, and a LOT better on Cleave/AoE/movement.
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I mean I get that a Frost Death Knight is supposed to be about dealing Frost damage to enemies, but spamming an AoE spell (as a melee class?) on single-target encounters especially considering Blizzard has said in the past they want to rid the game of spells akin to Howling Blast that deal supplementary AoE damage during a single-target rotation. That's why they revamped Whirlwind for Warriors.
I just wish they'd come up with something different that would work for DW, but still be enough to differentiate the two playstyles of Frost.
The biggest problem with dw frost right now is that you get to aoe and single target at the same time without making any real sacrifices in either. Howling blast is our best option in both cases so there is no decision to be made, and we already use dnd on single targets.
The easiest way to fix this is to make us not want to use howling blast on single targets. For example, icy touch damage could be buffed.
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I would like a rework of HB, or at least a different ability for single-target. I'd like my main ability to NOT be splash/aoe, or at the very least avoid CCd targets. Even Spirit Kings is annoying I basically have to stop DPS (or rather, pool a bit of RP before) so I don't put FF on everyone. :/
Speaking of 2H AoE and Howling Blast. For 2H if im on a boss fight like Wind Lord when all the adds are up should I even use Obliterate and waste a Frost Rune? Or should I use ALL Frost Runes on HB and when capped on runic power use Frost Strike to dump it?
Just spend all your frost runes on howling blast and all your unholy runes on plague strike or dnd.
Personally, after we went from RE to BT I've started to enjoy the DW playstyle more. At first it was just something I had to play since I couldn't pass on the design flaw of HB to play something I wouldn't perform as well with, but now that sitting an unholy rune is gone it feels more natural and BT as a rune resource is a lot more fun than RE to me. RE is a very random feast or famine type of rune resource, as opposed to BT which is on demand and stackable up to 2.4 runes total which makes AMS soaks more worthwhile.


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February 29th, every 4 years, we get a bonus TeaDay...of sorts. As another bonus, today is the one month anniversary of TeaDay. Yeah, I know, not exactly a national holiday, but it has been a fun month for all I hope. A lot of fine TEA was sipped and a lot of interesting daily discussions...hopefully we learned a little about each other along the way!!!
Welcome to TeaDay. Sip TEA, share your cup with fellow TeaChatters, see what other TeaChatters od sipping as well. Everyone is welcome to TeaDay.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic centers on the question of whether you are ceremonious or ritualistic in your preparation of TEA. In your posts, let us know if you are, to what degree...and how. As always, I hope this will be a fun discussion and I hope we get to know each other a little more.
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Religion News Briefs
Universal Unity of Spirit to host special guest speaker
CASSADAGA – Universal Unity of Spirit will host guest speaker Teresa Schaeffer on Sunday. The topic is "Shakers and Movers." She will share her research and insight on the religious teachings and practices of the Shakers. At 1 p.m., healing and prayer chaplain services will be offered. The lecture/lesson is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. A pot-luck picnic open to all will conclude the day's activities at 89 N. Main St. (Route 60) in Cassadaga. For information on other events, including weekly spiritual development circles and Yogalates class, refer to www.universalunityofspirit.org or call 595-2617.
Holy Trinity Church to hold 'Healing Mass'
On Wednesday, Holy Trinity Church in Dunkirk will hold a "Charismatic Healing Mass" at 7 p.m. Father Richard DiGiulio will be the main celebrant. The church is located at 1032 Central Ave.
Memorial Day Mass set at St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will celebrate a special Mass on Monday, Memorial Day, honoring all those who served in the military, protecting the nation's freedom.
This Mass will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery at 9 a.m. All are welcome and asked to bring a lawn chair.
In case of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave. in Dunkirk.
Make reservations for final luncheon
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Dominic Church will meet for their End of the Year Luncheon on Friday, June 14 at the White Inn at 1 p.m. All women of the parish are invited to attend and are asked to RSVP by June 7 to Jean at 467-2642 or Anna at 326-3570.
Special Mass at Blessed Mary Angela Parish
This Sunday only, the regular 8:45 a.m. Mass has been moved to the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Hedwig's Church. At that one-time annual Mass the church will be commemorating the deceased members and veterans of the Kosciuszko Club and the Murray Hose Company No. 4. All are welcome.
Guest speaker Sunday
LILY DALE – The guest speaker will be Rev. John White at the Church of the Living Spirit's Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.


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Allstate looking for agency owners in Ohio
The Columbus Dispatch - January 13, 2014 09:57 AM
Allstate wants to expand in Ohio.
The insurer wants to appoint 31 new insurance agency owners in the state. It also says new and existing agencies plan to hire about 100 licensed sales professionals this year.
Allstate says candidates for for the agencies must have at least $50,000 of liquid capital that they can invest in the agency.
The agency owners aren't employees of Allstate, but independent contractors. The capital they
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Stay the hell off my island!
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Terrorized by a hostile alien race's mental warfare, humans hear only this question just before their lives—essentially their minds—are assimilated by the violent invaders. Kazuki and his classmates lay everything on the line to pilot their heavily-guarded island's secret weapons: towering mechs for which only they are genetically qualified to control. With most of Earth destroyed, humanity's survival relies on these youths' selfless determination to protect the only home they know. But when each battle pushes the pilots to the brink of assimilation, who will protect them? Your Mind is Your Last Line of Defense!
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Click HERE to see some great shots of Paramore at the Reading and Leeds festivals from this past weekend. You can see more photos from the band on their Tumblr HERE!
"With a new record in the works and their popularity continuing to skyrocket, you wouldn't bet against them returning to top the bill in a future year. The doubters can consider themselves silenced."


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It's not too early to think about baseball in Chicago! Today, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Chicago White Sox in a preseason game in Arizona. You can watch the action on WGN at 2p.m.
If you want to show your team spirit, we have Shops on both the Northside and Southside of Chicago, or you can find the Cubs and Sox tins online!


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Mapping Sculpture).by Lord Ronald Gower. Bronze and stone. 1888. Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon. At each corner of the Memorial, the sculptor has placed a representative Shakespearean character: "Hamlet, Prince Hal, Lady Macbeth and Falstaff. These characters were intended to be emblematic of Shakespeare's creative versatility: representing Philosophy, Tragedy, History, and Comedy" (
According to Wikipedia, Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1845-1916), the youngest son of the 2nd Duke of Sutherland, "was a British aristocrat, Liberal politician, sculptor, . . . , and a Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery and of the Birthplace and Shakespeare Memorial Building at Stratford-on-Avon." In addition to this sculpture, he also wrote books on art, biography, and history.
Two left: Shakespeare. Middle: Flastaff. Two right: Lady Macbeth. [Click on these and following thumbnails for larger images.]
Left to right: Three views of Hamlet and two of Prince Hal.
Photograph and research by Robert Freidus. Formatting, text, and image preparation by George P. Landow. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL.]
"Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower," Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951. University of Glasgow History of Art and HATII, online database 2011, accessed 23 Apr 2011.
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When God addresses children directly in Ephesians 6, He gives them an amazing incentive for obedience. Here's the deal: If you honor and obey your parents, you'll enjoy a long, fruitful life.
Young people…does that seem like God is using a carrot-stick approach to entice you to obey? Let's be honest—that almost sounds like the prosperity gospel, straight from the studios of the Trinity Broadcasting Network—"Obey the call to donate your money, and God will bless you with health and wealth."
In today's TBN-saturated environment, it's easy to become jaded and look at God's real promises with a bit of skepticism. How serious should you take God's promise to you, His promise to fill your life with divine blessing? Listen in, as John MacArthur answers that question.
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Now that you've listened to John, you understand the true prosperity that results from obeying and honoring your parents. Here are a couple questions you can discuss in the comment thread:
Parents and the rest of you more mature readers, you can sound off too. Just because you're not living under your parents' roof doesn't mean you don't need to honor them any longer. Join in the conversation!
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What's the best to do when unbelieving father tells a son or daughter to stop singing God's praises in another room cause the son or daughter had a joyful attitude when reading the bible? When I share God's Word to my dad, he says don't preach me. Just a thought.
If you are 52, then your mother must be at least 70.. One clear biblical principle is, we as children, should take care of our old parents (1 Tim 5:4~8), even if we may be separated from our parents by getting married; the question was whether you should associate with her. You are now part of another family, which consist of you as the head, and your wife and children. Other than the biblical responsibilities mentioned above, I don't believe you are obligated, in addition, to listen to her counsel, i.e. she has no authority over you. But I believe this is an opportunity to minister to an unbeliever (her behaviors as you described clearly indicate an unbeliever, if it is an accurate CHARACTERIZATION)- show her your love for her and minister to her with prayers and patience. God may have a plan for you to minister to your mother so that she may hear the gospel, be prayed for, so that she may be saved.
I don't know whether there is a room for applying the principle of protecting your family from your mother, since your children are already grown. Maybe others can add comments about this. May the Lord be merciful to us all.
Other more knowledgeable commenters may correct me if I am off, but I think that if her husband is dead, you at 52 are the head of your mother, inasmuch as you are her eldest, adult, male family member.
Regardless, you out of love must keep praying for her as you must be doing, and do all that you can to see that she gets the care she needs for her dementia (which is what you described). That she may have moments of clarity only makes it harder for you to accept her moments of irrationality as some form of dementia. Mental issues are extremely hard for family members to deal with. But since you still have dealings with her now in the middle of your life, I assume that she was never so cruel when you were young (or you would likely have moved far away long ago). Thus, this woman you see now is an abbreviation of that mother you apparently love so much. Picture her in your mind when she was her most beautiful.
These are her last days; you will be free from her soon. Make sure she has accepted Christ. This will help bring closure to you -- and eternal security for her.
That said, I hope the two of you are not living under the same roof. I pray you have the means to place her with whomever she best should be. This will honor her.
A few of the same general questions have surfaced related to a son's obligation to his parents when he no longer lives with them, or when they are not believers. Here are a few generic guidelines to help you discern your responsibility in those situations:
First, the command to honor your parents is a command for life--absolute. It's never absolved, irrespective of whether your parents are believers or unbelievers, and even when you no longer live with them.
There is a way to honor your parents even when they are unbelievers. You can pray for them, love them, respect them, obey them cheerfully when at all possible. And when your parents' commands are counter to the clear commands of God's Word and you are asked to violate Scripture, the truth of Acts 5:29 comes into play: "We must obey God rather than men." In such circumstances, you must refuse to obey you parent's wishes, but not in a defiant or insolent way. And you should accept the consequences of your disobedience patiently and without a display of defiance or anger. That's what God's Word says to do (see 1 Peter chapters 3 and 4). Also, part of honoring your parents when they are unbelievers is of course sharing the gospel with them with much prayer, love, patience, discernment and tact.
There is a clear parallel on how a wife is to win her lost husband to Christ with meekness, submission, humility, obedience, and prayer. You can check that out from a previous post in this series.
Sadly, not all parents desire to raise their children in the way of truth. But when Paul writes "Children, obey your parents in the Lord," he is saying that obedience is in the sphere of serving, pleasing, honoring, and worshiping the Lord. He is not saying that the respon¬sibility to obey extends only to those children whose parents are "in the Lord." So you mustn't think God relieves you of the responsibility to honor your parents if they are unbelievers.
When a child is no longer living with his parents, there are a number of elements related to his responsibility in those kinds of situations, such as:
(1) What is the dynamic of the child/parent relationship?
(2) Did the child leave his parents' home with their blessing?
(3) Are the parents believers, or unbelievers?
(4) Is the child seeking his parents' counsel on a regular basis?
Parents don't have some kind of demagoguery, autocratic authority and control over their child for the rest of his/her life. But again, the command to honor is life-long. I believe maturity and discernment (both products of a mind saturated with Scripture), along with prayer and godly counsel will give a child direction in those kinds of situations.
Thanks for sharing that. Show her that Jesus loves her and cares
for her. Give her a bible? Talk to a pastor at your church, so he and you can pray? Remember God provides us a way though struggles.
Remember God will help you. Keep praying. God bless.
Dear Pastor MacArthur,
I thank God for your Teaching ministry, I learn a lot from you. regarding this blog, I believe the promise Paul mentioned was just following the quotation he used from the Old Testament, it can't be applied to this present dispensation. our blessings are spiritual not material. this promise was for the children of Israel; by keeping the commands of the law they were promised to stay longer in the land God had given them.besides, if we were truly promised prosperity by obeying our parents, means all true Christian who honor their parents should be prosperous, because the majority of us have parents not only the kids among us; I am afraid you may be teaching a kind of Prosperity Gospel.
It makes no sense at all for Paul to quote the Old Testament promise if he did not intend for children—and parents to apply it to our age. After all, Paul was writing post cross, post ascension, and post Pentecost. He was writing to the church. The promise extends to us and our children.
In his commentary on Ephesians, John MacArthur writes, "Though this blessings may not always be tangible, a family where children and parents live in mutual love and submission will have rich, God-given harmony and satisfaction that other families can never know. As for the promise of living long on the earth, the believer who honors his parents can know that his lifetime will be the full measure God intends, rather than cut short like those of Ananias an Sapphira (Acts 5:5-10) and certain members of the church at Corinth (1 Cor. 11:30).
R. C. H. Lenski writes, "But do some of the best Christian children not dies in childhood, in youth, in early maturity? Are some into in great affliction, crippled, very poor, etc.? Do not the wicked prosper (Ps. 73:3, 12)? Divine providence is full of problems for our finite minds. We can never hope to comprehend all the ways of God, especially those observed in individual cases. God promise stands; these problems, to which we have only such partial answers in this life, leave it unchanged. Let no one think that he may for any reason mock that promise. The sons of Eli did."
James Montgomery Boice says, "This last promise is not a blanket assurance that every individual who honors his or her parents will live longer than every individual who does not. But it is a general promise that God's material and physical blessing rests on those who work at being Christians in these relationships."
John Calvin said, "The promise is—a long life; from which we are led to understand that the present life is not to be overlooked among the gifts of God . . . the reward promised to the obedience of children is highly appropriate. Those who show kindness to their parents from whom they derived life, are assured by God, that in this life it will be well with them."
John's interpretation and exposition of the text is in pretty good company. If he is called a "prosperity" preacher for being faithful to the text, so be it. God gives a serious warning to anyone who adds to or takes away from God's Word. The promise of this text shouldn't be withheld from our children. That was the point of the blog.
Children's obedience to parents produces a long life. This
sermon is saying alot that we need to know. Toys don't make
the child happy. cause it cause confusion, and giving more
things to make the child calm and happy. It's not healthy.
What it said in the sermon that we need to show children to obey their parents is actually teaching them to obey God. Right on!!
I don't see that often in this age.
One thing, a baby picks things from adults, some good or bad
habits can cause disobedience in later life. If we do or teach
our children what's right in our own eyes, not God's. It will
pass on to them. They will in turn do the same to their children.
With God's help, He will help us to raise godly children.
Best solution is raise children as it says in the OT.
'A child who obeys the parents, The child may live long in the land.'
Did I stayed on the point of the blog?
this is what Alfred Martin wrote in Wycliffe Bible commentary:
"this must be taken as continuation of the quotation from the law and not as a direct application to the believer in the present dispensation. Although the principle is always true, the soon coming of the Lord, rather than long life, is the Christian's blessed hope."
I actually struggled with this verse after my father died at the age of 68. I felt it was too young for a man who had so lovingly and respectfully honored and cared for his parents. He had only survived his mother by four years after several years of caring for her after the death of his father. I humbly asked God about it in prayer. It was not too long afterwards that I read an article which stated that the disease my father died of usually takes people in their 40s. I felt like God was assuring me of His faithfulness and sovereignty. I don't know what age this verse is promising those who honor their parents but I do believe that it is a promise of God's blessing that He is faithful to keep.
I think the real difference between this teaching by Paul and the promoters of the "prosperity gospel" is that Paul didn't say this in order to solicit money for himself or his organization. He taught this principle for the benefit of the hearers. It is the hearers that will be blessed for following Paul's instruction. God has throughout all dispensations used an obedience and reward incentive to get his people to obey. There is nothing wrong with realizing that as long as we don't confuse physical rewards with trying to earn our salvation. That is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8,9
relationships of all kinds are a two way street. I would say it is amazing but only more typical of Christians today to say what the role of the child is but it also says for fathers not to provoke your children to wrath... At what point can one say enough is enough and as an adult go and live your life for God in part response to Jesus saying "let the dead bury the dead"?
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About the Author: Daniel Wilusz serves in the Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science Office of International Health and Biodefense.
My colleagues and I on State's "water team" have been preparing for months. Finally, on Monday, my colleagues and I joined over 20,000 water professionals, 100 government ministers, and 10 heads of state from around the world in Istanbul, Turkey, for the Fifth World Water Forum, the largest water meeting in the world.
The World Water Council hosts the forum every three years, and it's an infamously overwhelming and chaotic event. The complete program of events was a mystery until late last week, and the paint on the main conference center is still drying.
Yet it continues to be the place to see-and-be-seen in the global water sector, and delegates from over ten U.S. agencies have come to participate in hundreds of events. And I'm happy to report at the halfway point: it's been surprisingly smooth sailing.
The amazing thing about the forum is that it offers something for everyone. From VIP lunches to highly technical presentations. From exhibition booths selling detergent to wandering consultants selling "water solutions." From a roundtable on water financing for ministers to round tables with water-themed crafts for children.
The U.S. delegation has brought something for everyone, too. From a course on earth mapping from NASA scientists to a training on dams from the Army Corps of Engineers. From a popular booth on the U.S. Geological Service to fact sheets on USAID's water programs. From a launch event for a new water initiative to a presentation on risk management for drinking water.
The event has not been without controversy. The opening ceremony was briefly interrupted by protesters who unfurled a banner on the balcony saying "no more big dams," and some 300 demonstrators gathered outside the forum.
But by-in-large the forum seems to be meeting its goal to find solutions to achieve water security. Which is good news, especially for the more than two and a half billion people around the world still lacking access to drinking water or sanitation.
So let's hope for three more successful days for the Fifth World Water Forum, and to quickly achieving a water secure world – one in which we won't need more World Water Forums.
Editor's Note: Read Daniel's next entry from the World Water Forum.
C.C. writes:
Water is a common chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of life. The existence of liquid water, and to a lesser extent its gaseous and solid forms, on Earth is vital to the existence of life on earth as we know it. Since all these above things are on the path to get lost, so we the people must do something to SAVE WATER.
Wendy in California writes:
Dear Mr. Wilusz,
Water & honey bees are the actual most crucial topics on EarthVuravuraJeegoo. Thanks for your post from World Water. I hope you'll post again after the second half. I don't think you could be too detailed for those of us out here who see clean water as the most precious liquid on the planet, ultimately.
Water is surely the common wealth of peoples. I worry about the all-but-secret privatization of waters. If any resource should be commonly held not for profit but for the good of people, it is water.
Sundra in Oklahoma writes:
I'm delighted that the U.S. is actively participating in this event, with a great team. I would like to hear more about this administration's policy position regarding whether water is viewed as a human right/common good or if privatization of water is seen as a legitimate tool or goal. Many, many of us in the U.S. and especially in developing countries that experience the blunt arm of global institutions see the privatization of this element that is essential to all life as disasterous -- and we have extensive evidence that privatization curtails access and produces lower water quality at higher prices.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hello, Water People and Netizens :)
I love water, and think more people should drink more of it. I think this water Gathering is a Great thing. We all need water and coming up with new ways of making water safe is a good Idea. I like that all the countries are coming together to work on the water problems of the world. I hope your Water Meetings go well.
Thanks for Posting, Daniel Wilusz
Cya :)
Ron J. in Arizona writes:
What did the Water Forum tangibly accomplish? It's nice that it had a positive touchie-feelie experience for the attendees, but what was the result for the rest of the world?
Patricia in California writes:
Thank you Daniel for your post and for bringing to our attention the 5th World Water Forum. Secure water for all is a critical problem and everyone should be aware of the important work the Forum does. Water, like adequate food, are two of the most pressing problems for the 21st Century.
Peter in Canada writes:
In my own area, there is a mishmash of interprovincial, interstate and intermunicipality agreements regarding the commercial business use of water, our shared natural resource. However, we must always remember that our commitment as North Americans requires direct access to water resources by mlitary units such as the United States Marine Corps and the Camp Lejeune Water registry in orer to prevent clear and present risks to the longterm security of water on this continent. We should not allow the children of tomorrow to suffer drought and famine at the behest of banks and private commercial water business interests.
Nathen in the United Kingdom writes:
World water forum is a helpful orgnisation for all of us.One biggest advantage of this forum is that it offres something for everyone.It also aware people towards water saving.
Milton in Massachusetts writes:
In a time when corporate water resource "privatization" is a threat to the natural, God-given water rights of indigeneous people worldwide, I can't tell who was at that forum and who's needs are being represented. I'm glad the correspondent had a good time, and that people got along, for the most part, but I'd like to know who's side my government is on, with the new administration. Mostly, I'm concerned about the utter invisibility of the most important water issue people face: corporatization of water resources. When I see terms like "water security" and nothing about my concerns, I wonder if the "fix is in" on this one. hmmmm...
Michael in California writes:
Without privatization, how do you propose water access projects get funded? History shows that 'gifts' of infrastructure projects quickly fall into disrepair. Privatization for expansion of water access is the best means to reliably finance implementation, operation, and maintenance of water systems, while providing enough incentive for the firms with the capability to take on the project. I hope much of the discussion was how to implement progressive tariffs (fixed-fee up to x-gallons, progressively more beyond that for excessive use (car washing, landscaping, etc) so viable projects to serve existing populations move forward, and ensure strong regulation/governance to manage impacts, population growth, etc.
T.M. in Michigan writes:
Yes, please do try to explain what was the result of the millions of dollars spent on this water sector schmooze fest? I understand the U.S. Government sent over 30 people. Was it a good use of money in hard economic times?
B.W. in California writes:
Water conservation has become a serious matter to be considered due to its shortage in availability while its needs are increasing. All of us need to contribute to achieve a water secure world. Fixing a leaky sprinkler, watering our lawns only two days a week, etc are some things to consider. Visit http://bit.ly/BnByr for some more tips on water conservation.


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In short: fantastic race ! excellent job Dr Rob!and the marshalls!In full: As the title says,HILLY!this tough race has everything a cross race should have,the tougher the better! i loved a good challenge and Dr Rob always finds the best.Cannot wait for the next Trionium race,they are the best.Keep up the good work!Date of review: November 28, 2011
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In full: I had 'Champion the wonder horse' music playing in my head as we set off at a fair gallop on the racecourse, by the end of the first furlong before the proper race started I was puffed! It was brilliant though...particularly once you'd finished!! The scenery was glorious. It helped that the weather was a non normal November morn...I love Dr Robb's random races, and what's more I now love his mother-in-law. She is a little loathe to partake in the union jack shorts herself, but I feel she would give it a go. She made the best cuppa at the end. A great feel good day - glad I did it under my Midsummer Munro time, but it was rather challenging!!!Date of review: November 28, 2011
In short: beautiful scenery, tough hills, muddy tracks, friendly, carrots at finish - what more could you ask for?In full: Great race, generally very well organised, (except the marshals who decided some of us were having it too easy, so sent us off on a 1km - 2km detour, but at least it gives us an excuse for our times). Using jockeys' changing rooms gave everyone a chance to weigh in and somewhere warm to wait for the start. Free tea and coffee, entertainment from the lady morris dancers and National Anthem, all gave us a great start.Beautiful course, which I could see when I occasionally managed to look up from trying to keep on my feet and struggle up the hills. Super atmosphere - really friendly and encouraging - with every Marshall cheering you on and telling you how well you're doing.At the finish, free beer, carrots, t-shirt with everyones' names, jaffa cakes....Great!Date of review: November 28, 2011
In short: Dr. Rob creates another classic raceIn full: Aside from a marshal directing most of the field the wrong way near the turn around point the organisation was, as usual, very good. The fine weather meant for perfect running conditions but be advised trail shoes are mandatory on this course with aggressive grip required if the conditions are worse next year. All in all a great race.Date of review: November 28, 2011
In short: This race is Hard, But very enjoyable. It was my first half marathon and all the stewards and other runners were amazingly supportive. The views during the race are wonderful but the ground is pretty risky so spent a lot of time looking downDate of review: November 28, 2011
In short: Awesome - a classic in the makingDate of review: November 28, 2011
In short: Must be the only half-marathon with Morris Dancing and free beer.In full: A beautiful course with marvellous views and the usual encouragement from the trionium marshals. Brilliant facilities at the start, the weighing-in scales were an interesting touch.The extra loop at the bottom of the hill added a few minutes, but no harm done. Overall, it was a beautiful course and the views off the top made all the climbing worthwhile. Off-road shoes are a must for next time though, some of the paths were very slippy.Date of review: November 28, 2011
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Debates of March 31st, 1995
House of Commons Hansard #181 of the 35th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
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- Turkey
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- Canadian Wheat Board
- Youth Service Canada
- Canadian National
- Justice
- Susan Aglukark
- The Late Donald Morrow
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Statements By Members
10:55 a.m.
John O'Reilly Victoria—Haliburton, ON
Mr. Speaker, recently I had the opportunity to participate in an infrastructure event in my riding of Victoria-Haliburton. Announced were eight projects valued at $1.1 million for the Victoria County Board of Education, including the installation of computer wiring to give students better access to the information highway.
There have been 153 infrastructure programs announced in my riding in places like Fenelon Falls, Haliburton, Kinmount, Minden, Bobcaygeon, Kirkfield, Apsley in Brock township and my home town of Lindsay. They have totalled over $25 million and created thousands of part time and permanent jobs.
The Canadian infrastructure program is an investment in the future. It has improved communities. It has upgraded the quality of life across the country. Most important, it has invested in the education system for our future. It is a success.
Statements By Members
March 31st, 1995 / 10:55 a.m.
Stéphane Bergeron Verchères, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Turkish offensive against the Kurds continues to cause many casualties. Today, 23 more Kurds were killed in Southeastern Turkey.
While Turkey continues to violate the most elementary rules of international law, Canada turns a blind eye. Even worse, although Germany has suspended deliveries of all military equipment to Turkey, the Canadian government has started negotiations with Turkey on the sale of its CF-5 fighter planes.
This is one more indication that the Liberal government's foreign policy is totally inconsistent.
The government must stop hiding its head in the sand and condemn forthwith the unacceptable behaviour of one of Canada's military allies by bringing this difficult matter before NATO and the UN Security Council.
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10:55 a.m.
Bob Ringma Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate a group of constituents in my riding of Nanaimo-Cowichan who are doing valuable work on behalf of taxpayers.
Several months ago I followed the lead of my colleague from North Vancouver by inviting interested citizens to get involved in the Canada Employment Centre grant process. Since that time this committee has been hard at work reviewing grants to determine if tax dollars were being spent wisely. This practice has resulted in constituents having direct input into the process instead of having the MP simply rubber stamp these applications, as is usually the case according to a senior official at human resources development.
Based on the positive results from this committee, I am now looking to establish other working groups at the constituency level to get involved in everything from agriculture to transportation.
This committee and others like it should serve as an example to all MPs as to the value of getting constituents involved in the democratic process.
Health Care
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10:55 a.m.
Len Taylor The Battlefords—Meadow Lake, SK
Mr. Speaker, the financing of medical care in Canada has become a challenging task that the federal government is about to make even more challenging. The current federal proposal to change the way cash is transferred to the provinces will create a patchwork of different delivery systems in different provinces across Canada. Fortunately, some provinces have a progressive view of health care delivery.
Thanks to good economic management, the Government of Saskatchewan will introduce this year new and expanded health services at the community level. These will include home care and increased support for respite beds, and day programs that provide some relief for family caregivers when needed.
Saskatchewan's health minister, Lorne Calvert, says that these and other initiatives represent the most comprehensive and people sensitive approach to community based health care in Canada.
It shows that even in the face of financial difficulties a province that cares for people can meet its health challenges. I urge the federal government to ensure provincial initiatives such as these are not undermined by a shortsighted and poor-
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10:55 a.m.
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10:55 a.m.
Ronald J. Duhamel St. Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, you may have noticed a number of our colleagues wearing a black and gold ribbon over the past month. March is Learning Disabilities Month and this ribbon honours all Canadians who have learning disabilities and those who provide them with support of all kinds.
One Canadian out of ten, which means 2.9 million Canadians, has learning disabilities, which will affect performance at school and may be a serious obstacle to learning to read, write and do arithmetic.
Early diagnosis and remedial intervention is the key. Children with learning disabilities become adults with learning disabilities if there is no early intervention.
As a former educator, I recognize the importance of training for all teachers in learning disabilities and the importance of specialized training programs for adults with learning disabilities.
Today I honour and recognize the learning disabled, each of whom struggles daily to learn. I also honour those who provide them with support of all types.
Canadian Wheat Board
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10:55 a.m.
Wayne Easter Malpeque, PE
Mr. Speaker, Canadian farmers are no strangers to the hardships of climactic extremes. As our economic climate becomes increasingly competitive, farmers are confronting a growing storm of cutbacks and continuing trade wars, especially downward pressure from the American export enhancement program.
At the eye of the storm is the Canadian Wheat Board, one of Canada's great institutions. In such a climate the board plays a critical role by supporting the principles of orderly and fair marketing and in essence works on behalf of farmers.
I have received copies of several hundred letters written by Canadians from ridings across western Canada who feel the same way. All of these letters say the board should remain a strong selling agency for the Canadian farmer. Many suggest it should be given an even stronger mandate.
In the truest sense, the Canadian Wheat Board is an organization that works for Canadian farmers. I congratulate those farmers and support their initiative.
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11:05 a.m.
Walt Lastewka St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to update the House on a successful Youth Service Canada project conducted by the Institute for Enterprise Education in St. Catharines.
The program provided training and practical experience with local business people in entrepreneurial, interpersonal and labour market skills. It paved the way for a successful school to work transition.
With 19 full term students, seven have secured employment within their career path objectives working with other entrepreneurs. Nine have already begun business operations and three are finalizing their business plans and proceeding with their business start-ups.
I have worked with the youth enterprise program from start to graduation. I am very pleased with the accomplishments of the students.
We can all celebrate the successful program sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. I also congratulate the Secretary of State for Training and Youth for working with our youth and making this program such a success.
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11:05 a.m.
Maurice Dumas Argenteuil—Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the official opposition pointed out during the debate on back-to-work legislation for railway employees, the Minister of Transport waited until the government had wielded its big stick before starting the process of privatizing Canadian National.
The Minister of Transport, who openly sided with the employers and against the employees in the railway dispute, was anxious to downgrade the terms and conditions of employment at CN so it would be easier to privatize the company.
The minister did not even have the decency to wait and started his privatization process less than a week after the passage of back-to-work legislation. Now more than ever before, it is clear to railway employees, and Canadians generally, that the arbitration process put in place by the Minister of Labour in the railway sector is biased towards the employer. The opposition was right to condemn this bill.
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11:05 a.m.
Paul Forseth New Westminster—Burnaby, BC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday an Ontario court justice made a ruling that could very well affect the safety of all Canadians.
Justice Peter Howden ruled that a section of the Criminal Code clearly violates the rights of a criminally insane person because the role and powers of the federal Criminal Code Review Board are too broad and do not have clear standards.
This case centres around a criminally insane person who has been convicted of criminal charges on four separate occasions, including the beating of his aunt with a rolling pin. However, this is only the start, as 1,100 similar people being held on warrants wait for lawyers to find loopholes in the criminal justice system.
The minister has been asked by the Ontario court to step in and make changes to the code so that such a judgment would not take place. The minister hesitated in dealing with the Supreme Court decision in the Daviault case and we all know what followed.
The minister now has a chance to redeem himself. Canadians do not want a second blown opportunity. They want reassurance of a safe community and reassurance that dangerous offenders will remain in custody.
Susan Aglukark
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11:05 a.m.
Jack Iyerak Anawak Nunatsiaq, NT
[Editor's Note: Member spoke in Inuktitut.]
On Sunday the Juno Awards for Canadian music excellence were handed out. Among the winners was a young Inuk from my constituency, Susan Aglukark. Susan received two Junos, one for best new solo artist and one for best music of aboriginal Canadian recording.
These Juno Awards are in addition to the rising star trophy she received at last year's Country Music Awards and her 1994 National Aboriginal Achievement Award.
It is fitting that Susan should receive these Junos this month as March is Aboriginal Language Month. An Inuk from Arviat, Northwest Territories, Susan is proud to sing in her native language, Inuktitut, as well as in English. Her newly released album "This Child" is meeting with great success. Her music touches the hearts of many.
Congratulations, Susan.
The Late Donald Morrow
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Marlene Catterall Ottawa West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a man who served his community, his province and his country with distinction.
Don Morrow died in Ottawa on Wednesday at the age of 86. He represented the people of Ottawa West in the provincial legislature for 29 years, from 1948 to 1977, and served as the Speaker of the Ontario legislature.
Don Morrow had been out of office for nearly 20 years. However, his service to his community and his links with its people were so strong that when Don Morrow walked into a room or down a street, he was greeted with warmth, affection and remembrance.
I think that is what we would all like to have at the end of our careers.
I say thank you to his family for the time they allowed him to give to all of us, and I offer our condolences on his passing.
Human Values
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11:10 a.m.
Mark Assad Gatineau—La Lièvre, QC
Mr. Speaker, the regional commissions have finished their work in Quebec and have submitted their recommendations to the national commission. Unfortunately, some remarkable facts came out of all this which were not reported by the media. Many people set aside the constitutional and political option to discuss a blueprint for society, a society based on human values and social measures that enrich all members of society and reflect the philosophy that we are our brother's keeper.
They rejected out of hand a number of corporate values, including those of multinationals who want no government intervention, and free trade where the profit motive is king and one must be competitive at any cost.
I am convinced the same exercise would produce the same results across Canada, in other words, all Canadians want to live in a country where human values come first, and the economy must serve the people, not the other way around.
Canadian Armed Forces
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11:10 a.m.
Philippe Paré Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, after strangely downplaying the importance of the increased number of suicides in the Canadian armed forces, and, in particular, among the military returning from peacekeeping missions, the Minister of Defence finally agreed yesterday to look into these tragic incidents.
The situation is very distressing. Why are members of the military more inclined to use external rather than internal resources to overcome the difficulties they face in adjusting on their return?
The official opposition wants answers to these troubling questions. It calls on the government to act quickly in this matter and make public the results of the Minister of Defence's internal inquiry.
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11:10 a.m.
Bob Mills Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, five Airbuses purchased by the Department of National Defence at a cost of $250 million three years ago have spent 11 months of the year on the ground.
National defence's spending $250 million taxpayer dollars for planes to sit on the ground for 11 months of the year is beyond comprehension. All the while we are spending another $45 million per year just to move our troops around the country. What is going on?
While it has been clear that the defence minister has many troubles in his department, this simply cannot go on. These planes and all the money we have been spending is not in the best interests of our troops and not in the best interests of taxpayers.
So my message is, stop the waste and spend the money on better equipment for our troops who work so hard and make Canadians proud.


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Keeping your mattress bed clean is not always the easiest task, especially if you have young children and pets living in your home. The easiest way to answer the question about how to clean a mattress would be to try and keep it clean from the beginning. Unfortunately, accidents do and more often than not, will happen. First, let us advise those of you who have just purchased a new mattress and would like to know how to keep your bed clean. For this, you can use one of many mattress protectors sold in most stores that carry household items and cleaners, as well as mattress dealers and furniture stores. You can also cover your mattress with a mattress bag which basically wraps your mattress in a protective envelope. These are also good for keeping your mattress from giving you dust mites bites and allergies.
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Your mattress may be dry, but the odor will still linger, and the stains will surely set. Young children, pets and even adults have been having accidents in bed, and that's not about to stop any time soon. Whether it's urine, vomit or you just happen to spill something while having breakfast in bed, you should have a good quality mattress cleaner at hand. The question is what to use, and what actually works to remove those awful stains and odors.
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There are a few solutions out there that can be of assistance, and a variety of products that can be used as mattress cleaner that will do the trick.
A few mattress cleaning products include What Odor? which is great for allergies, and a well recommended mattress cleaner used by the hotel industry called ProKlean seems to work very well.
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Nothing is worse than having recently spent a large sum of money on a good quality pillow top mattress, and then finding out that your dog has just urinated on it. You always have the option to call a professional mattress cleaner, but sometimes the situation can be a little embarrassing, not to mention fairly costly. Healiohealth's black light kit makes a nice product that includes a black light to find the secretive urine stain and then a chemical to get rid of it. It's always better just to do our own dirty work when we can.
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June 14th is Flag Day in the United States, the yearly commemoration of the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Today, all over America, communities will celebrate with displays of fireworks, parades and summertime barbecues. Overseas, our Embassies and Consulates will celebrate as they do every day: with the morning raising and evening lowering of the flag in front of our missions.
Here, in honor of Flag Day, we have collected 10 photos of American flags flying in front of our Embassies and Consulates around the world. Some of these buildings are on the Secretary of State's Register of Culturally Significant Properties, which is similar to the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing diplomatic architecture that reflects the United States' overseas heritage.
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After making gradual progress throughout last season, the Fort Dodge girls soccer team is looking to take another step forward this time around.
Second-year co-head coaches Lindsay Boeckman and Ashley Miller feel the experience gained in 2012 will help the Dodgers become a more consistent force on the pitch.
"I think we're still super young, but our girls have come into the season super excited and motivated to work hard and do their best," Boeckman said. "Our eagerness to do well is contagious and will be one of our huge strengths."
Following an up-and-down 4-11 overall campaign, FDSH returns six of its top seven scorers to the lineup. Junior Francis Lee paced the Dodgers last spring with five goals, while Paige Savery – another junior – added a pair of tallies. Lee was named to the all-CIML Iowa Conference second team for her standout individual efforts, while Savery landed on the top squad.
Senior Allie Becker, juniors Haleigh Dolder and Madeline Westerhoff and sophomore Hailee Richardson all found the back of the net once as well for Fort Dodge.
Keeper Theresa Birzer, a senior, was also a reliable performer a year ago, collecting 148 saves.
"What's awesome about this team is we have so many leaders," said Boeckman. "We just have a lot of people that can step up in a lot of different ways."
Seniors Katie Salinas and Kayla Olson, juniors Cassie Stumpf, Amy Barkley, Erin Ruden and Mara Forsythe and sophomores Bailey Wade and Riley Hartman are the others expected to log heavy minutes.
"The snow has been kind of tough to deal with, but hopefully we can get off to a good start and gain some confidence," Boeckman said. "Any success we have definitely would prove to the girls that their hard work has paid off.
"We got some of the quirks out of the way last year, and now we're ready to rock and roll."
FDSH did manage a three-game victory streak late last season, while five of its losses came by two scores or less.
The Dodgers debut Monday at Webster City. Fort Dodge's home opener is set for April 8 against Sioux City North.