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Setting the stage for the upcoming state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao on January 19, 2011, Secretary Clinton spoke today on "A Broad Vision of U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century."
Her remarks inaugurate the Richard C. Holbrooke Annual Lecture series, a tribute to the memory and accomplishments of one of our nation's finest diplomats and most dedicated public servants. The annual lecture will provide a forum to discuss challenging and important foreign policy issues like those Ambassador Holbrooke grappled with and left an indelible mark upon throughout his distinguished career, including as Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 1977-1981.
Prefacing a more detailed discussion of U.S. regional engagement, as well as U.S.-China cooperation on economic and security issues, the Secretary said: "For nearly half a century, as a young Foreign Service officer in Vietnam, as the tireless negotiator of the Dayton Accords, as the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke grappled with some of the most difficult and important challenges of American foreign policy. And he left an indelible mark on this Department, on our country, and on the world. Because of his efforts, America is more secure, millions of people around the world have had the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential. And we are honoring Richard's legacy in many ways, and this afternoon, many of us will gather at the Kennedy Center to share stories and remembrances. And one of the ways we have chosen is this new lecture series, which reflects Richard's passion for serious policy questions and his conviction that they deserve serious discussion.
"Richard had a hand in nearly every crucial foreign policy challenge of the last 50 years. If he was not invited to have a hand, his hand was there anyway. And I look around this room not only at Americans, but at many of our friends from across the world, and many of you know what I'm talking about. He was tireless, he was relentless, he would not take no for an answer, because I would give him no over and over again, and it was not the answer he wanted. He worked with many of us on these important issues. And today, I would like to focus on one that he knew well and that is on everyone's mind as we prepare for the important arrival of President Hu Jintao: the future of U.S.-China relations.
"...America and China have arrived at a critical juncture, a time when the choices we make -- both big and small -- will shape the trajectory of this relationship. And over the past two years, in the Obama Administration, we have created the opportunity for deeper, broader, and more sustained cooperation. We have seen some early successes and also some frustrations. And moving forward, it is up to both of us to more consistently translate positive words into effective cooperation. It is up to both of us to deal with our differences, and there will be always differences between two great nations. We need to deal with them wisely and responsibly. And it is up to both of us to meet our respective global responsibilities and obligations. These are the things that will determine whether our relationship delivers on its potential in the years to come.
"...These three decades of relations between our countries have also been three decades of impressive growth for China. When Richard Holbrooke and his colleagues first visited China, its GDP barely topped $100 billion. Today, it is almost $5 trillion. Trade between our two countries used to be measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Today, it surpasses $400 billion annually.
"China's transformation, made possible primarily by the hard work of its people and the vision of its leaders, was also aided by an open and dynamic global economy and by the American power that has long secured stability in the region. It has lifted hundreds of millions out of grinding poverty and now helps drive global prosperity. The United States has welcomed this growth, and we have benefited from it. Today, our economies are entwined and so are our futures.
"...History teaches that the rise of new powers often ushers in periods of conflict and uncertainty. Indeed, on both sides of the Pacific, we do see some trepidation about the rise of China and about the future of the U.S.-China relationship. Some in the region and some here at home see China's growth as a threat that will lead either to Cold War-style conflict or American decline. And some in China worry that the United States is bent on containing China's rise and constraining China's growth, a view that is stoking a new streak of assertive Chinese nationalism. We reject those views.
"In the 21st century, it does not make sense to apply zero-sum 19th century theories of how major powers interact. We are moving through uncharted territory. We need new ways of understanding the shifting dynamics of the international landscape, a landscape marked by emerging centers of influence, but also by non-traditional, even non-state actors, and the unprecedented challenges and opportunities created by globalization. This is a fact that we believe is especially applicable to the U.S-China relationship. Our engagement -- indeed, I would say our entanglement -- can only be understood in the context of this new and more complicated landscape.
"I said when I first went to China as Secretary of State early in my tenure that there was an old Chinese saying that when you're in the same boat you have to row in the same direction. We are in the same boat, and we will either row in the same direction or we will, unfortunately, cause turmoil and whirlpools that will impact not just our two countries, but many people far beyond either of our borders.
"This is not a relationship that fits neatly into the black and white categories like friend or rival. We are two complex nations with very different histories, with profoundly different political systems and outlooks. But there is a lot about our people that reminds us of each other: an energy, an entrepreneurial dynamism, a commitment to a better future for one's children and grandchildren. We are both deeply invested in the current order and we both have much more to gain from cooperation than from conflict.
"Now, that doesn't mean that we will not be competitors. That's the nature of human endeavors. It is who we are as people, but there are ways of doing it that are more likely to benefit than not. A peaceful and prosperous Asia-Pacific region is in the interests of both China and the United States. A thriving America is good for China, and a thriving China is good for America. Our friends and allies across the Asia-Pacific region would agree. They also want to move beyond outdated, zero-sum formulas that might force them to choose between relations with Beijing and relations with Washington.
"So all of this calls for careful, steady, dynamic stewardship of this critical relationship, an approach to China on our part that is grounded in reality, focused on results, and true to our principles and interests. And that is how we intend to pursue a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship with China. Now, I am sure you will hear that phrase quite a bit over the next week: positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship, because that really does capture our hopes for the future, and that is how our two presidents have described this relationship.
"But you cannot build a relationship on aspirations alone. That is what makes this a critical juncture. As I said at the outset, the choices both sides make in the months and years ahead and the policies we pursue will help determine whether our relationship lives up to its promise, and it is up to both of us to translate high-level pledges of summits and state visits into action, real action on real issues. To keep our relationship on a positive trajectory, we also have to be honest about our differences. We will address them firmly and decisively as we pursue the urgent work we have to do together. And we have to avoid unrealistic expectations that can be disappointed. This requires steady effort over time to expand the areas where we cooperate and to narrow the areas where we diverge, while holding firm to our respective values.
"As we build on our record of the past two years and shape the future of our relationship, the Obama Administration is pursuing a strategy with three elements that all reinforce one another. We are practicing robust regional engagement in the Asia-Pacific, we are working to build trust between China and the United States, and we are committed to expanding economic, political, and security cooperation wherever possible."
The complete transcript is available here.
Horus Z. writes:
Friends with China?; fine. But no deceptive schemes for the Zionists please. I really am not interested in watching. Stop ties with Zionist Jewish lobby groups. Cut AIPAC out & shut the 'Israeli' installment in Congress OUT!. Got that? Then we won't have any problems; we'll be going forward straight to progress.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Sec. Clinton and the good folks @ State,
You'all knew Amb Holbrooke better than I obviously, but in all the time I watched him explain policy and give updates on trips, I sort of got to get a sense of the man and what he was about. Along with his humor.
So call it my gut instinct if you will, but as it regards a lecture named in his honor he might just wonder from the realms of the spirit;
"What are you folks standing around talking for in my honor? Do something!"
But I also think you'all have your hearts in the right place with this.
Now, I hear some talk from certain quarters about a phenomena called "China bashing"...not that I know the definition as practiced.
But I'm certainly guilty here on Dipnote for having tried to knock some common sense into the Chinese leadership on more than a few occasions, and posed a few ideas that might have accelerated that notion, along with a change of mindset.
It is of rational mind that what China says, China must do, and nothing passive/agressive about such a policy will the American people consider acceptable, and much concern has been expressed by our leadership to address this.
Whether it be Mil. to Mil. relations, Diplomatic ones, or with regards to currency.
What does it mean to be a "stakeholder", and/or where's the beef?
And I certainly would echo the thought;
"And with regard to China, we agree that we need to encourage - the entire international community needs to encourage China to behave in a cooperative manner with the international community as a responsible power." - Minister Kitazawa, Japan
Along with the following;
"And it's time for people across the world to stand against extremism and violence. There is just so much we can do together, and so many opportunities, particularly for young people that we can create, that we cannot allow a small, vocal, violent minority to intimidate the vast majority of people who have moderate views, who want to live their own lives, and who do not want to be put in a position where they are forced to keep silent or to follow a certain religious or political ideology. But people have to be willing to stand up against that." -Sec. Clinton
As it may regard "lil Kim in North Korea or any other ethical infant.
Speaking of which Madam Secretary, it would be good of you to convince the President of Pakistan tommorrow while he meets with our's that it is in his national interests as much as ours to allow the US to put combat boots on the ground in his country to bring bin laden to justice and that rather than it be a violation of his nation's soveregnity, this would serve to preseve it for the long term.
There should be "no daylight" between our efforts (to quote the VP slightly out of context)
In closing Madam Secretary, I submit the following question in the hopes you will answer this directly as "America's face to the world" and in regards to who we are and what we do as a nation of "nation builders".
"If this isn't "nation building", what do you call it?"
Best regards,
Sok T. in Cambodia writes:
hello usa.
we need you help:
- real demoncrasy
- development
- freedom
Jim J. in Illinois writes:
Good speech. What was the program that Secretary Clinton mentioned -- the one in which mid-level government employees of both countries cooperate? I am a spoken Mandarin Coach and I'd like to be able to help US Mandarin speakers (of whom there are many). My accent (when I speak in Mandarin) is very very good. Thanks.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
crisis situation in Europe is now showing what about the case, I think. A lot of people make money in Europe, where he settled in, or return the system was back to his homeland, a broken several chukjung Ginny, lost balance, the system collapsed state the incident occurred, I think. Southern Europe, Europe itself solve the problem I think is too late. Asia's economy while tackling the increasingly likely to think bigger.
Ashim C. in India writes:
Hugely benefitted by globalisation, China has progressed and has truly arrived in the world stage as a consequential power. It's internal governance which relates to issues like human rights, political pluralism, open and free elections are matters, which should be left to be decided by Chinese people. But as a major power in the world now, how China conducts it's relations with nations in South Asia and far east leaves much to be desired. Is it mere coincidence that countries, which are involved in proliferation of nuclear and missile technolgy have received so much encoragement from China that it can be held squarely responsible for such proliferation. These countries also have strong links with millitant fundamentalism and are known to export terrorism too. Very little is known about China's effort in dealing with terrorism. US is directly engaged in tackling terrorism while hosts of other countries have suffered from terrorism. China too is affected by it. Therefore, it is to be hoped that US and China shall discuss how China can contribute to eliminate terrorism and contain religious fundamentalists. This is important because China exerts lot of influence on Pakistan.
US must also impress upon China that it is too big to indulge even in agressive postures under pretext of it's historically clouded territorial claims anywhere. Present boundaries have evolved through a historical process during times when frankly an unified China as it has emerged now did not exist. Therefore, it should work with nations around China to make the territorial boundaries irrelevant by trade commerce and people to people contacts at all levels. This necessarily has to be preceded by a great deal of confidence building initiatives on the part of again China. However, overwhelming importance of commercial and financial issues from the point of view of USA over the strategic interest of friends and of USA in South Asia and Asia Pacific may prove to be dampener unless US realises that China needs US and for that matter other nations to help her with all kinds supports as USA needs an important economy like China now. Secretary of State has touched on many of these issues but nations in South Asia and Asia Pacific region shall watch the developments and outcome of US/China summit.
W.W. writes:
Kissinger report is about right about China
Must extend non proliferation to china
China and its gov. is one of the major responsible for the international economic massive crisis
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Dear to,
Just saying..
China's steady economic growth in order to find a new middle class, middle class back to the United States lost its seat to be sent to resolve economic challenges, politically suspect him to ensure a stable future. Chi-Wood as the new China? Consumption in the normal way to facilitate a relatively easy job-generating services to the industry (professional sports, there are good examples to think.) Actively market and the U.S. monetary policy outside the real economy, investing in a cost subject to find (the Chinese seupseongsang distinctive looks, rather than the collection of a lot of money, i think. bank?) would need to persuade them to think. Cooperation is considered conclusion. Of course, human rights issues are important, but through cooperation and dialogue, if there is war, both countries to resolve the problem, remove the internal complaint, the disposition of stock, and get rid of the new Challenger, rigid thinking of the people sikyeoseo Tues, all citizens are wary of each other, i-phone to use the same stuff that's the spa or to throw it into a furnace .. The spending power of American ingenuity and China, still working as part of the talks.
PS (Crime and Punishment)
South Korea keeps a boat hijacked by Somali pirates, which were addressed, I say that? I left (of course, but it should help nimdeul two) to compensate for it difficult and foreign supporters (They gonna be hard ..), and how hungry people are used to Also I think. Increase the number of hungry people is going to be more betting rounds to Korea money 100.
Korea ship hijacked by Somali pirates in my thinking about, I do not have any at all. The river flows into the highest to lowest, is thought to reach the sea. Gus diffusing Russia should be punishment for the act think. However, if the image resolve this issue I think is quite elevated.
I need to talk more, I do not remember it. Meeting broke up life, I think.
Not like me, but bore the courts are supposed to start again. President of the political line or there would be no solution to the problem aside, the picture of Korea to the conclusion that those who complained are too comfortable. It needed help from the outside I think. The problem with this woman, the real political power in the political haneunge influential enemies who oppose even that they also feel inside. Still, I need help, I can not force anything. Http://www.hanms.net/
Finally, a woman working in a big market in Korea casher to pay to the chair, until that day, I do not live?
Nowadays, I do not know what you post on here. Why?
Thank You.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
"Hu knows?"
The Communist become a capitalist, seeking to find a nation's soul,
The Marxist Kim , self-anointed illustrious idiot-so-ill; seeking the reason for continued existance, threatens nuclear war.
Probable cause for the determination of nations to protect populations, in the face of such political stupidity.
Seek we not the grand bargain, only a joint statement, "'Lil Kim don't get to do that."
To which the promise of prosperity depends, that the starving may be fed something other than fear.
What we have here, is a failure to communicate with deeds.
So then in matters of war and peace, what promise of democracy, equality and human rights we may plainly speak?
Life is good and then you get one being utterly self evident,
Feet point forward and eyes be in the front of heads for a reason.
To not look backwards while walking the path to peace.
Opposing thumbs we have to build nations with.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Even if you know me, I asked about Korea or Koreans may be interested even though I think the 1% and, never forget it, please. By means of coercion or subtle, and press play, After some rather disturbing to me to masters. Andoendago of my position to think that people gajyeoseo conglomerates and their minions in power by a bunch of people bothering to think. Never, perhaps you think of the story is going to solve problems. Now, what about Korea and Koreans do not want to ask him questions to try. For example, my free will, even if such behavior, but operated by someone else I think. Moreover, they give a favor, for it to nimdeul the financial ability to compensate even ppaetatah discarded. You may forget to think. 23 trillion won and deserved more, but in Seoul, South Korea and the Korean people to where I am going to Japan, what it does, by providing information, lose my motivation and people are one nation. Disappear belief.
Similar types of problems, labor problems or access to a carefully considered but the other problem is that I do not want but they are. Believe it or not
-Tenants know the situation and just try. Ruling party or opposition parties, everything ... Would like to continue to be taken advantage of?
Palgye in South Korea writes:
China demands the United States, the biggest yisyujung an appreciation of the yuan, I think. To assume that. However, China's leaders have promised to raise the yuan went to the U.S. if the U.S. succumbed to the Chinese people that China will significantly sway the committed person's political status must be considered. Asia's political system, not the law, people gathered around the demolition on the situation, a collective leadership system to think that he would not forgive. Moreover, about human rights issues, yet does not accept leaders - perhaps, political, .- People will not talk yet, too little, very little thought to Lal hat. But, the fight between the two countries, other countries to fight to separate the sides, and easy to manage, but the president of the ruling ideology is a little difference?
I felt strong control of China and China as global control over the radio that a few seconds to think. In this country, to weaken the control of foreign demand for 100% of the way that the negotiations, the leaders of the deposed think is highly likely to lead to long ago in China .- I, Dalian, Tianjin, Beijing and went, public security (police) and customs officers and soldiers have received the impression that even know me when you talk to the people of ...?- countries, to suspect him of providing what is needed is provided. If you provide a satisfaction, by providing motivation ,,,,?
The effective appreciation of the renminbi and the same action if China and then used jeoljeokhage - Americans complain too much imported products of China becoming resentful of their job dissatisfaction is encroaching on China, such complaints should be addressed to the Republican Party to Why? I do not know why the Democratic Party that - products and services in the United States to China to make more income to meet each other to take action,,,
China's wages are expected to continue to rise. China raised the underground economy, the factors that properly controlled and foreign trade balance this incentive to invest in improvements and offered to the privileged nimdeul If you come by tangible results if not necessarily a reason to impose monetary policy I think. You're strong currency policy is a little dangerous side, China's financial markets to the amazing, but still think there is a risk factor.
I think China is a strong state control, and I think there's still no deal. A little annoying, but it is a fear of commitment possible, I think. In China, life is more important than . If you lose, people do not live in the mountains, go dig a cave to live on and a candle.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Palgye,
American consumer confidence in Chinese products is at an all-time low. It either doesn't last, doesn't work or is toxic in the case of many goods imported from China.
When folks here say "Buy American." it isn't so much a factor of correcting a trade imbalance, it's because if you are going to spend money on something, you might as well get your money's worth out of it.
With respect to both Japan and your country, your industry has learned this lesson about the American market place and over the years has exported better and more reliable products and in all this it is because of an attitude present that "taking advantage" generally hurts the one who tries more than us. Karma has a way of coming back to folks.
If China wishes to take an arrogent stance that "America is in decline, the all-mighty dollar will be replaced by the Yuan...blah , blah..add infinitum, this is extremely wishful thinking and serves no potential investment or return on such an attitude.
"Investment is a coward" and instability breeds economic resentment. Yet America invests more in attitudes than infrastructure or any nation's development potential.
Why should we the American consumer invest in bad product tossed into our stores with a bad attitude attached?
And then take our awareness of China's support for North Korea over many decades and it becomes simply a question of whether China wants to shoot itself in it's other foot as well and lose 100% market share in our economy should 'lil Kim continue to have tyranical designs on your country's well being, or worse yet, fail to act in time to prevent him from starting a war.
The elasticity of American economy is not in question, and many underestimate the strength of our ability to bounce back into shape when temporarily distorted.
If worse came to worse, Walmart can always find a new supplier, and that decision alone would put China on the brink of economic collapse, with millions out of work.
Hopefully Hu's visit will help change attitudes in China about a lot of things, if as I suspect all this and more will be presented clearly to him.
As a nation, we've invested trillions over many decades in exporting peace and security to promote the prosperity of nations and those that threaten the returns on that investment stand to lose most of all.
I ask, when folks speek of a 14 trillion dollar US deficit-"I'm sorry, you better crunch the numbers again, the world owes us at least three times that, and maybe we should call in the markers at this point."
Exactly who do we owe anything to anyway while we continue to provide a little hope and sanity on this planet to everyone?
I hope Congress will put this in their pipe and light the legislative match to it on a bi-partisan basis.
If I'm wrong in my assesment here, I invite all the experts to poke holes in it.
Is what I've been saying starting to make sense now to anyone out there in the Dipnote community?


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So I foresee lots of female soldiers having lots of unprotected sex with the male soldiers in the hopes that they can get pregnant, be sent home and not have to continue to put their lives in danger on a daily basis. Of course, that will have the potential side effect of creating breakouts of STDs within the ranks.
The only way to get around that is to prosecute sex inside a combat zone as a general order violation. This way if a woman turned up pregnant, she would be sent home and put under guard until her baby was born, then she would receive a maximum sentence of 2 years imprisonment, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonorable discharge from the military. They could waive the severity of the punishment if she identified the father of her child and had that confirmed with a DNA test. The father would then be subject to the exact same punishment. That wouldn't create a very good situation for the baby, but the idea is to make the punishment severe enough that it would be a deterrent for most soldiers.
Or they could just not allow women in combat zones in the first place and this wouldn't even be a problem.
The article says "Pentagon and Joint Chiefs of Staff", but wouldn't you think the seasoned military people in there know the folly of such an idea...I'm suspicious that all this is "political" and has Obama's handprint on it.
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It really is exactly the same as the attitude the UFC take with their fighters, insisting really, that what people want to see, what makes the best fight, is two heavyweight strikers...because presumably the smaller, potentially weaker men cant pull it off.
I bet there are probably women who are fitter then some of the men. I also think that your military might be getting to the stage where it potentially has to lower standards, or not be able to keep its full quota. That happens when men get killed at war and someone needs to replace them.
But its not a matter I feel strongly about, coz obviously, for my own reasons, I believe they are out of place on the front line also...I challenged you because you saw fit to bring up the rape issue in the armed forces.
2) In your eyes, can I ask you a fundementally important question. What makes a culture Civilized? Is it about standard of living and modern utilities? You could say an african state is uncivilized if they have to walk ten miles to get water, and babies die of easily vaccinated against disease. But could you not also say that our cultures are uncivilized because there utilities are extravagent beyond the point of need, and their standard of living is high enough to make people live for years but in a sheltered environment where some would say they never truely live at all?
In the same vein You could say that those countries rulled by a dictatorship are uncivilized because they do not take into consideration the views of their subjects, but can it not also be put that those countries whose deomcratic vote systems are a sham, are almost worse for the pretense of an ellection? After all, its strictly speaking a lie, that any American can run for president, when the largest factor against any citizen is the amount of money they would need for a campaign. In England, its nothing more then an ellected dictatorship, all the politicians make promises to be ellected, but once ellected, they dont have to keep with those promises.
Perhaps you might say its the Countries attitudes to development and the freedoms granted to their citizens that mark them as civilized. Yet all you Americans argue over consitutional rights which are already ammendments to the original document. Any ammendment indicates the possibilitiy of addition and subtraction by the relevent body, which indicates that a consitution isnt permanent and unchanging, that your rights might only be rights until the next ammendment. In a similar way, the British Government has no quarms in letting protestors take to the streets, and march. But that is no indication that the Government listens to them. What point is being permitted to show your dissaproval if all they do is ignore you?
Above all you could say its access to Justice that makes a country civilized. If like you have argued (and in different, but no less injust ways our Government also) your pentagon, stands AGAINST Justice in order not to create a scene, or embarissment, or to save its own reputation (no doubt those that protect its reputation think thats far more important then the voice of a few individuals ) Is it civilized at all?
3) Do you think its the legalism that does it I mean...thats a link between the Military and the Church if ever there was one. The legalistic framework which stands apart from the law of the land as an alternative strand. Whether it be Cannon Law from The Roman Curia....or Military Law under a Court Marshal....or Even Civil Law under a Capitalistic Institution....as opposed to the Criminal Law of The Land.
In ALL the organisations ive ever worked for there has always been people paid millions at the top to make sweeping decisions on matters they dont know at the practical level.
They believe they know best...so why would they ask someone who might know the practicalities of the job before making their rulling.
Nine times out of ten, you will find their protocols CREATE more problems, and the people on the ground are left to adapt...if you remain with a company long enough you even see the recycling of old protocol. Protocol A comes down from one administration to tackle Problem A...it doesnt work, and actually Creates Problem B as a side effect. So Protocol A is abandoned as one problem is better then two. The Administration changes, and some bright spark reinvents Protocol A to Tackle Problem A ALL OVER AGAIN...and when you get the briefing you think...hang on, we've tried this one before....Some are quicker to come about then others...He says...awaiting the upcoming news that we are going to swap chillers AGAIN to make things easier...and in my time we have ping-ponged between these chillers FOUR TIMES IN EIGHT YEARS
Mix pure politics into that...as happens in Government, or the church...and it just makes it worse.
But as the old poem goes "ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do and die"
Dave, heavy lifting is part of the job. I'm sure there are women who can work out enough to eventually be able to lift heavy objects and pass that part of the test but at what cost to her health? Will she be able to maintain that strength at all times, even in bad living conditions with smaller amounts of food? What about when a woman is on the front lines, on some critical mission, and she starts her period? She'll have to carry feminine products with her at all times and figure out how to dispose of those items in such a way that won't attract wildlife. These are all things that have to be discussed and figured out.
My son made this for me:
we can just mandate birth control and abortion for all female soldiers who are on active duty--------or maybe chastitiy belts or sugically implanted rapex devices
since they seem to be heck bent on being men, maybe we could just give them a penis while we're at it?????? of course now gay sex is encouraged too so still in a sticky wicket
and i assume you all know me well enough to know how tongue in cheek that comment was
Have any of you started a petition? Someone should find the Official Details of Leon Panetta, and arrange an appointment to present him with a petition on the matter.
Dont forget to call the press to be on hand when you present the petition
That is the least that any American TRUELY worried about this issue should do. Strikes me that you could garner a great deal of support from like minded Ex-Force community, I am sure there is enough of you on this website to have some kinda contact with that resource.
I would suggest leaving anyone in active service alone. Firstly, I would be suprised if any member of the forces would be allowed to sign a petition involving their own protocol. That would be awkward, and unprofessional unless they were extremely High on the ranking scale. Noone wants to comprimise anyone else.
But one presumes that any Ex-Forces would be permitted to sign, and any other ordinary citizen, providing, of course they dont work in the Civil Service. I expect there would be supporters in local and state Government which, by their very nature, must have views on such things.
Will this change the rulling? No, probably not, not even if you were to garner thousands of signitories. but, it would proove that you had actually tried. That you had discussed an ideaology and had aggreed a consensus, and that, as per your "GOD-Given" Rights, you be allowed to protest, in a peaceful, democratic way, which would not insight violence.
....Policy makers dont like such activities to generate any Journalistic support.
That is what I would do. If anyone decides to do something like that, please let me know, and how it goes.
From now on, I plan on countering this ethos of strong, black and white opinions, which get blurted on this forum by the same domineering voices all the time, by giving them what they need to take the matter beyond displaying their disregard online in a mixed martial arts forum. You have the right to make your collective voices heard, but IMHO, you lack either the motivation, or the effort...or in some places, I think the courage, to even try and change what you dont like. How many of you have ever written to a politician period? I have had occasion to write to the Prime Minister, and bear in mind, I am not of the mind that I lead on matters of politics. Surely, you should own your President...If he is their to serve you, then on matters pertaining to issues you really care about, you should be writing to him. No doubt, he may never get the letters, or some personal secretary might answer...you may never get the reply you want...or one at all...but you can always say that you wrote....that you did more then complain, that you offered constructive criticism.
Something I remember from a University debate, that I have never forgotten is, when we once were arguing about the re-installation of the death penalty in England. I was arguing for its re-installation, and one member of the opposing team finally said in exaspiration that perhaps I wouldnt feel that way if I knew someone who was on death row. Soooo there began a three year consultation between myself, and two people who were sentanced to death in the US. One, was obviously innocent, and one was obviously guilty. I got on well with both of them via correspondance. The guilty one, or the one, who by his writtings, I would have thought of as someone who might take short cuts with the law, did something naughty in a place called "Compton" and he was put in San Quentin in California...I lost contact with him when they did something with rebuilding, or trying to maintain the buildings of some part of the prison and they moved a load of them I think. The other guy was from some other State, whose name slips my mind. He sounded normal, and he sounded very sad. He eventually had his sentance reduced to life inprisonment, at which point, I obviously couldnt write to him anymore as he wasnt on death row, and was moved.
Did it change my mind about the death penalty...absolutely not. Did it do anything to encourage the British Government to re-introduce state executions? No...but I had done something other then complain and give my views. I was prepared to DO something to proove I meant what I said.
We should all want to do that on subjects we care about...or else, why even bother mentioning it? BTW...I can not, and will not do anything like this pertaining to anything American...that would be wrong, as I am not an American Citizen...but you should know that I DO practise what I preach in regards to my own Government when the reason arises...and on the subject of International affairs I have every right to write to members of the elite in other States about such things if I feel so inclined...Barack Obama himself is not immune to that if I feel its warrented....I feel that MAY be warrented in the not to distant future, depending on an international response to something we're all awaiting
Petitions don't work for this kind of thing, Dave. The feminists have been lobbying for this stuff for years and the namby pamby culture that has overtaken American politics is giving the feminists what they want. The only thing that will stop this is when something goes horribly, horribly wrong.
And you called me domineering in your post. You really have no idea, Dave.
Some day I will make it to England. Then I will come for you.
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Also, comparing real world battlefield tactics to the UFC is like preparing for a safari hunt in Africa by taking a trip to the zoo.
The battlefield is so physically demanding that a majority of men can't even keep up. So, when people say stuff like, "Oh on the modern battlefield all you have to do is push a button," then that simply reveals that they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. I know you didn't say that, but it's a common boiler-plate argument for why women should be allowed into real world combat situations and the only people who believe that statement are the ones who know absolutely nothing about real world combat situations.
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The waning days of December are a great time to reflect on the events of the past year. Jill Tallman blogged about her best and worst aviation events of 2011 last week, but I like to think about personal trips and adventures throughout the year. Maybe it's just because I was recently updating my logbook, but this time of year has me thinking about my favorite flight of 2011.
"Climbs, turns, intro to FMS nav, Collins Proline Vnav intro, a/c systems." That's the endorsement from an entry in April, simple words that mark an extraordinary experience. It was also a dual flight, which makes the instructor in me happy. Since I started flying more than 10 years ago my time in the air, like most pilots, has come at the hands of piston-powered airplanes. In April I was given the opportunity to fly right seat in a Cessna CJ3. It was a wonderful 1.5 hours, mainly because I felt like a student pilot again. From takeoff to leveling off in cruise, I was completely overwhlemed at everything that was happening. And that's a good thing. It made it fresh, fun, and exciting.
The flight was to bring a load of AOPA employees back from the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in in Lakeland, Florida. I was lucky enough to draw the front seat on departure. Sitting there helping the pilot run through checklists, the thought went through my mind that takeoff would likely happen faster than in even the most powerful pistons I've flown. What an understatement. The CJ's thrust slammed us back in the seat and the runway lights went by so fast I felt completely out of control. Thankfully I was sitting with my hands in my lap at this point as nothing more than a passenger. But at a few thousand feet, he handed it over to me and I flew it up into the flight levels, eventually switching the autopilot on so it could take us beyond 40,000 feet.
To say the view that high is special is like saying that shooting a hole in one in golf is a good shot. You're up above the airline traffic, looking down on clouds that in most airplanes I fly would be harbingers of bumps. The colors are different, the perspective unusual, and the horizon beautiful. You can understand why jet pilots brag about their office being so high. It's better than any corner office in the world.
Too soon it was time to head in the back so someone else could enjoy the view. I sat in my seat thinking silly poetic things about the awesomeness that is flight. For excitment, new adventure, and bringing back the feeling of being a student, the flight was a winner hands down. It makes me wonder what 2012 will bring.
What about your best flight?
Happy New Year.
–Ian J. Twombly


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5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: April 19
5. Corrections Corp. Corruption
Corrections Corp. of America
Shares of the private prison operator suffered a minor, well, correction last Friday, after the company admitted to falsifying nearly 4,800 hours of staffing records over seven months last year at Idaho's largest penitentiary located just south of Boise. An internal review mandated by the Idaho Department of Correction showed vacant positions during hours when prison staff and guards were supposedly manning security posts. The company's stock fell nearly half a percentage point to $40.25 before recovering to finish the day's trading just under $41 on news of the scam.
Idaho Department of Correction spokesman Jeff Ray said the agency will perform its own review of the situation, and then "explore how to go forward from there." Corrections Corp. announced it will reprimand its workers for their shenanigans and reimburse the state for the time they didn't serve.
"We will take appropriate disciplinary action with the involved personnel, and we will work to enhance the staffing, training and record keeping processes at the facility," said company spokesman Steve Owen, proudly adding there "was no apparent increase in violence" during the period in question.
Hey! That's great news guys. Maybe we should let the inmates run the asylum all the time. Who needs the financial burden of imaginary, no-show guards when you have real life criminals keeping the peace?
Perhaps the real reason why both Ray and Owen are desperately trying to contain the scandal -- lock it up, if you will -- is that Correction's Corp.'s annual $29 million contract is at stake. The pact, which expires in June 2014, has come under scrutiny after a recent slew of successful inmate lawsuits showed the prison to be chronically and dangerously understaffed.
On that note, maybe Corrections Corp. should pay those crafty convicts for their good behavior rather than reimburse the state for its role in the fraud.
Think about it.
They were the unsupervised lot working hard not to riot, escape, play Mozart over the loudspeaker or eat 50 hardboiled eggs, now weren't they?


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Many community members participate in helping to consider the future on behalf of their neighborhood. The City offers a variety of choices for those who live, work, own property, and have an interest in Redmond to learn more and participate at a level that works with their schedule. The following describe a few approaches that citizens have taken part in during the past few years as well as a few new and emerging tools:
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Middleburg Heights, OH (March 6, 2012) – University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General was recently re-accredited, receiving "Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation" by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. This national recognition is a testament of the comprehensive, quality cancer care provided to our patients.
The voluntary CoC accreditation process ensures that patients have access to a full scope of services to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and support cancer patients and their families. Patients receiving care at a CoC-accredited program have access to:
• Comprehensive care including a complete range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
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• Quality care, close to home
To receive a three-year accreditation with commendation, facilities must undergo an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor who is specially trained to evaluate compliance with the 36 standards required for accreditation. Standards represent the full scope of the cancer program—cancer committee leadership; cancer data management; clinical services; research; community outreach and quality improvement.
"Receiving re-accreditation from the Commission on Cancer is a stamp of approval that we are doing something right for our cancer patients," said Deborah Harwood, clinical manager, UH Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General. "Our first and foremost priority is to the care of the patients that come through our Cancer Center every day, and assuring them that the care they receive is of top-notch quality. Accreditation is yet another example of our commitment to this priority."
At the UH Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General—a community branch of the UH Seidman Cancer Center in downtown Cleveland—team members focus on providing an exceptional level of clinical care as well as compassionate, supportive care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient.
"Our Cancer Center offers patients access to the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and support patients with cancer and their families," said Dr. Gregory Warren, medical director, Medical Oncology, UH Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General. "We recognize that patients often do not want to travel far for care. We are dedicated to providing exceptional quality care that is conveniently located close to home for residents in the communities we serve."
Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive, quality care. To learn more about the Commission on Cancer, visit www.facs.org/cancer/index.html.
About Southwest General
Recognized as one of Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals®, Southwest General is a private, not-for-profit, 358-bed acute care facility located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Founded in 1920, Southwest General is home to nationally recognized physicians with full access to state-of-the-art technology. Southwest General has a deep commitment to providing personalized care and building a healthy future for the patients, families and communities it serves. For news highlights, events and additional information, visit www.swgeneral.com or www.facebook.com/SWGeneral.


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Wisdom teeth are the last to appear, at the back of the mouth, usually in the early twenties. Most people have 4 wisdom teeth, though many have fewer or none at all. Frequently there isn't room for them with the result that they develop at an angle, pressing into the teeth.
As wisdom teeth are coming through, the surrounding gum sometimes becomes inflamed and sore. This is called pericoronitis. This may settle down or come and go. It is usually better to remove a wisdom tooth if you have repeated bouts of pericoronitis. Occasionally this infection can be very serious requiring hospitalisation. In addition, wisdom teeth can lead to decay in adjacent teeth requiring removal of the wisdom teeth...
Irish Dental Council new legislation on Teeth Whitening
This new legislation prohibits the use of tooth whitening products containing over 6% of hydrogen peroxide and stipulates that for products containing between 0.1% and 6%, a clinical examination and first treatment by a dentist will be required to ensure the absence of risk factors or oral pathologies, after which the patient will be able to continue the treatment by him or herself. The use of these products by persons younger than 18 years will not be allowed.


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Debates of March 12th, 1999
House of Commons Hansard #195 of the 36th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-55.
- Foreign Publishers Advertising Services Act
- Justice
- Poland
- Chris Full
- Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
- National Kidney Month
- Endangered Species
- Business Investment
- Bill C-68
- Camille Laurin
- Social Policy
- Canadian Economy
- Big Brothers And Big Sisters
- Violence Against Women
- Employment
- The United Alternative
- Camille Laurin
- Angelo Mosca
- Young Offenders Act
- Taxation
- Cultural Diversity
- Taxation
- The Judiciary
- Justice
- Building Contracts
- Justice
- Construction Contracts
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Forest Industry
- Construction Contracts
- Swissair Flight 111
- Endangered Species
- Agriculture
- Building Contracts
- Highways
- Swissair Flight 111
- Trade
- Employment Insurance
- National Defence
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Points Of Order
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees Of The House
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Committees Of The House
- Privilege
- Foreign Publishers Advertising Services Act
- Competition Act
Chris Full
Statements By Members
10:55 a.m.
Carolyn Parrish Mississauga Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank one of my constituents, Mr. Chris Full, who donated two weeks of his time to review the reconstruction of a sanatorium for children in Vladimir, Russia.
At the invitation of the Canadian Volunteer Advisors to Business he used his skills and Canadian experience to identify and correct mistakes in the design of this facility. He also produced a business plan for completion of the project as well as recommending a list of reliable Canadian suppliers for medical and diagnostic equipment.
Chris is typical of the highly skilled volunteers who donate their time to the Canadian Volunteer Advisors to Business which provided almost 23,000 days of assistance last year to developing nations, emerging market economies and Canadian aboriginal communities. Their volunteers are part of Canada's effort to stimulate development in disadvantaged economies.
Once again I want to congratulate and thank Chris Full for efforts that will improve the lives of children in Russia.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Mac Harb Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, this is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, a time when we can come together to focus, direct and strengthen the efforts of all Canadians toward meeting the needs of persons with learning disabilities. These needs include access to education, employment and social development.
It is ironic that the government of Ontario will allow school boards to cut funding for special education by closing schools and denying those with learning disabilities the chance to learn.
This constitutes a violation of their basic and fundamental human rights.
I call on the province of Ontario to do everything it can to keep schools open and provide the proper funding in order to do the right thing for the most vulnerable in our society.
National Kidney Month
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Réginald Bélair Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to draw the attention of the House to the fact that the month of March has been designated National Kidney Month. During this month, the Canadian Kidney Foundation will once again focus its efforts on raising Canadians' awareness of the importance of organ donation. The kidney is a vital organ. A person whose kidneys have failed must undergo dialysis or a kidney transplant.
More than 20,000 Canadians suffer from kidney disorders. For many, the only option is a transplant. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of organs available in Canada for transplant.
I encourage all members of the House and all Canadians to sign an organ donor card and to tell their families of their decision.
Please join me in lending support to the Kidney Foundation of Canada during National Kidney Month.
Endangered Species
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Keith Martin Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, Endangered Species Day just past, and yet an environmental holocaust is taking place. Every day two to three species of animals, plants and fish become extinct. They are lost forever. The Bengal tiger, the black rhino, the cheetah and, closer to home, the eastern cougar and Vancouver Island marmot are on the brink.
Thirty-four thousand species of flora and 1,100 species of birds are on the brink of extinction. One-half of all species will disappear in the next hundred years.
Canada does not have an endangered species act to penalize offenders and enforcement officers are understaffed.
There are solutions. In South Africa an ambitious program to marry private interests and public interests has saved dozens and dozens of species, expanded habitat and improved biodiversity. We need to look at this model to save the species in our country.
If we save these species we will save ourselves. If we do not, we will surely meet the same fate and we will become Homo sapiens, the exterminator.
Business Investment
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Roy Cullen Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, as hon. members know, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and as a result of the work of the finance minister, Canada has been getting the economic fundamentals right. Just how right and how good Canada's brand name is was once again demonstrated by the release yesterday of an international cost comparison study conducted by the management and consulting firm KPMG.
This international study compared data on typical costs of doing business for nine industry sectors, including manufacturing and service operations in 64 cities around the world located in the G-7 countries and Austria.
The KPMG report is good news for Canada as it demonstrates that among the eight countries Canada offers the most cost effective locations for new business investment. The challenge now for all of us is to spread this good news message to business communities around the world. Fortunately we have a tremendous product to sell.
Bill C-68
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Lee Morrison Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK
Mr. Speaker, this Thursday I met with five angry police officers. They are angry because federal funding cuts are imperilling essential police services while hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to implement Bill C-68. They are angry because the money already wasted on a registry of personal firearms would have been more than enough to upgrade the vital CPIC system.
They are angry because the closure of the RCMP training depot in Regina, even if it is only a temporary measure, guarantees that the force will continue to be short-staffed for years to come.
They are angry because underfunding of forensic services means that laboratory results which used to be available in a matter of days now take several weeks.
They are angry because in addition to diverting vast sums that could be used to fight crime, the firearms registry is generating public ill-will which hinders the ability of officers to do their jobs.
Camille Laurin
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Denis Coderre Bourassa, QC
Mr. Speaker, the man who came to be known as the father of Bill 101, Camille Laurin, has passed away after a long illness.
Mr. Laurin did much to enrich Quebec politics. With him, people knew what the sovereignist movement was all about.
As a kind of socio-linguistic therapist, his desire was to make not only Quebec but all of Canada aware of our special position in North America. He knew how to make political choices and stick to them, and contributed greatly to enhancing the worth of the French language.
We respectfully salute the accomplishments of Dr. Camille Laurin, and offer our most sincere condolences to his family.
Social Policy
Statements By Members
March 12th, 1999 / 11:05 a.m.
Louise Hardy Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, we are told the United Nations deems Canada as being one of the best countries in the world in which to live and the best for food, but not for the aboriginal people living either off or on reserve, not for the poor and not for those living in isolated northern communities.
These are the people who are paying the cost of this Liberal political agenda. The deregulation of airlines and forcing Canada Post to make money has forced up the price of goods in northern and isolated communities. Abandonment of social housing has left off reserve aboriginals to die in the garbage dumps and on the main streets of this rich country.
We expect this government to make Canada the best place for all our citizens and to put homes, health and justice as high on its agenda as it puts the giant world of business.
Canadian Economy
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, there is good news about the economy this morning.
Statistics Canada announced that the number of jobs increased in February, which means that we are still on the road to economic recovery.
These results follow seven consecutive monthly increases and they bring to 1,620,000 the number of new jobs created in Canada since we took office in 1993.
The unemployment rate remained unchanged from January, at 7.8%. This is the lowest rate since June 1990. It should be noted that we are talking about an increase in the number of full time jobs here.
In short, Canada is well managed. The federal government's economic and financial policies are working. Results clearly show that we must stay on this road to economic growth.
Big Brothers And Big Sisters
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Progressive Conservative
Peter MacKay Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough, NS
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to pay tribute to Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations across the country, and in particular in my home riding of Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough.
It was with great honour that I was chosen to be the honorary chairman of the annual bowl-a-thon in my riding that took place last weekend, which raised over $38,000. Similar events took place across the country.
I am very thankful for my experience as a big brother with Matthew Jardine. For many years volunteering my time to this organization was an important event in my life. In return, Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations have given me a great sense of community and pride.
Being a big brother is probably one of the most positive experiences a person can enjoy. I feel tremendously rewarded by having been involved in this program.
Today I urge all hon. members of the House to donate time and, where appropriate, money for this worthwhile program. Big Brothers and Big Sisters enriches the lives of all those who choose to make the commitment to be a big brother or a big sister. In this day and age, with so many people facing challenging times, particularly young people, having a stable influence in their lives and a person who cares is what is so unique and fantastic about these organizations.
My main hope is that more people will become involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters so that the number of organizations will grow throughout the country for the benefit of all those involved.
I wish Big Brothers and Big Sisters continued success as they enrich the lives of so many.
Violence Against Women
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Stéphan Tremblay Lac-Saint-Jean, QC
Mr. Speaker, let me read into the record the opinion of an author quoted by Justice L'Heureux-Dubé, who overturned an Alberta court judgment acquitting a person accused of sexual assault.
One of the myths about rape is the idea that women dream about being raped; that even when they say no, they mean yes; that any woman could fend off a rapist if she really wanted to; that women often deserve to be raped because of their behaviour, the way they dress or their attitude; and that it is worse to be raped by a stranger than by an acquaintance.
As members know, this ruling was the subject of much discussion. However, you will agree that, discuss as we may, the distress of sexual assault victims can never be adequately expressed.
On this International Women's Week, we must take a long look at our collective responsibility regarding violence against women.
The controversy surrounding the Ewanchuk ruling must not obscure the primary message sent by the supreme court on February 25, namely that "no means no".
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Sophia Leung Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am happy to share with members of the House the recent Statistics Canada figures for employment.
In October 1993, when the Liberals formed the government, the unemployment rate in my province of B.C. was 9.4%. It is now 8.1%, a reduction of 1.3%. It is clear that job creation is a priority for this government.
Statistics Canada has reported that national unemployment is only 7.8%, which is an all-time low since 1990. This is good news for Canada and for British Columbia.
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John Finlay Oxford, ON
Mr. Speaker, here are the top 10 reasons Liberals love the united alternative: No. 10, seeing John Crosbie at another united alternative convention; No. 9, maybe it will convince the Leader of the Opposition to get a new haircut; No. 8, seeing Reformers fighting amongst themselves; No. 7, more page 1 stories about missed phone calls between the Leader of the Opposition and Joe Clark; No. 6, the sight of the official opposition admitting it can never hope to form a government; No. 5, Reformers begging separatists to join; No. 4, more watering down of Reform blue book principles; No. 3, a wedding proposal and a wedding date, and the Tory bride says no to both; No. 2, we Liberals love seeing Reformers living alternative lifestyles; finally, the No. 1 reason Liberals love the united alternative is that its preordained failure will guarantee a third consecutive Liberal majority government.
Camille Laurin
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11:10 a.m.
Michel Gauthier Roberval, QC
Mr. Speaker, we were struck yesterday by the news of the death of Dr. Camille Laurin.
Sovereignists in Quebec have lost a great leader. His masterpiece, Bill 101, lives on and will long ensure the development of the francophone society in Quebec.
I had the pleasure of sitting next to Dr. Laurin in the Quebec National Assembly between 1981 and 1984 and I recall him as a very cultivated, determined and humanitarian individual, always ready to listen to and support his colleagues.
Passionate about the French language, he has carved himself a place in history with his remarkable work to protect it.
All of Quebec today mourns the loss of this remarkable man. PQ supporters are profoundly affected by his departure, and I would, on their behalf and that of my colleagues, offer my deepest sympathies to those close to him.
Angelo Mosca
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11:10 a.m.
Stan Keyes Hamilton West, ON
Mr. Speaker, with the indulgence of this place may I take just a brief moment to recognize the presence in the Speaker's gallery of football hero, Hall of Famer, former Hamilton Tiger Cat great, generous Hamiltonian and a Canadian by choice, Mr. Angelo Mosca, along with his wife Helen, son Nathan and son's friend Stephanie.


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For exciting action and unbeatable people-watching, Sunday polo is the place to be.
Nothing—and we mean nothing—says "Sunday Fun Day" better than polo. At International Polo Club Palm Beach, the 3 p.m. coin toss ushers in an afternoon of adrenaline-riddled excitement and a robust social scene.
It must be said, the people-watching at polo is a sport in itself. For those into seeing and being seen, the always-sold-out Champagne brunch is the place to dress the part and hang out. The food is good, the Veuve Clicquot is flowing and the energy is priceless. The view, however, is more focused on fashion expression and celeb spotting than on polo.
For enthusiasts of the actual sport (guilty!), we recommend the west side of the field. Whether you sit in a box, at the Seventh Chukker members' club, on the bleachers or on a blanket fieldside, you'll have a winning view of the action during such dramatic matches as last season's U.S. Open final, when the sport's two most charismatic teams, Zacara and Valiente, went head to head for the big trophy.
This has been a great year for IPC, home to U.S. polo's Triple Crown—the C.V. Whitney Cup, Gold Cup and U.S. Open. Club president John Wash received the Palm Beach County Sports Commission's President's Award, and IPC was honored with the CVB's Providencia Award and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year Award.
Halftime, with the traditional Champagne pour and socializing, is as fun as watching high-goal polo, which features some of the world's best players.
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"As you'll see to your right…"
The electric shrill of a buzz saw tore through a metal surface and Sam Beiler's sentence.
Beiler, founder of Spooky Nook Sports, has set and upheld a high-tempo pace to complete the new Home of Hockey. And even during an update tour of the facility with Craig Parnham the head coach of the U.S. Women's Field Hockey Team, the momentum did not dip.
With hardhats intact, the tour rolled through the 17.5-acre building. The complex's progress is undeniable. The tennis courts have been laid and coated with a final layer of fresh paint. The Clip n' Climb arena and climbing boulder are ready to be conquered. The smoothie bar has its counter polished and the dining area's nutrition carousels are set-up. In a few short months, Beiler and his crew have checked numerous tasks off of their extensive to-do list.
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Parnham, seeming to pick up on the energy the façade is already exuding, then asked if turf instead of carpet can be laid down in his office.
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Interactive Travel Map | Text the Secretary | Behind the Scenes PhotosAbout the Author: Sara Devlin serves at the U.S. Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho. She is currently on detail in Nairobi to support the 8th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
I arrived in Nairobi about two weeks ago to help with the AGOA Forum. On a "normal day," I am the Public Diplomacy, Economic, and Political Officer in Maseru, Lesotho, home to one of the United States' smallest embassies. For Secretary Clinton's trip to Africa, I have been working with my colleagues in the Bureau of African Affairs and at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi to support the AGOA Forum. AGOA is focused on increasing trade between the United States and African countries and spurring efforts to modernize African economies and increase shared prosperity. Secretary Clinton came to AGOA to talk about ways to create economic opportunity across Africa. You can read her speech here.
During my first week in Nairobi, I participated in event planning, helped draft text, visited the Kenyatta International Conference Centre – where I was stationed at the Press Filing Center – attended lots and lots of meetings, and got to know my colleagues in Kenya. The second week has been more intense, with long days answering questions at the filing center. Among the highlights: "Can you get me an interview with Secretary Clinton's hairdresser?"
On Tuesday, the day before the Secretary's arrival, I attended a session on how AGOA has helped to increase wealth and reduce poverty. Jennifer Chen, one of my work associates and the President of the Lesotho Textile Exporters Association, was one of the keynote speakers. I enjoyed getting a chance to support her while she presented her remarks.
She highlighted the following points in her speech:
• Lesotho is the largest exporter of apparel under AGOA, sending $340 million worth of textiles to the United States in 2008.
• The textile industry is Lesotho's single largest formal employment sector, with approximately 40,000 people (85% of them women) employed by the garment factories.
• The average household in Lesotho is five people. It is estimated that 200,000 individuals are dependent on the textile factory workers' earnings.
Lesotho has done very well under AGOA, and I was pleased to hear Jennifer describe their successes so well.
Yesterday, I attended Secretary Clinton's press briefing following her meeting with the senior members of the Government of Kenya, including the President and the Prime Minister. I was assisting the traveling press, making sure they had a good vantage point from which to cover the Secretary's remarks. I did a lot of running back and forth among members of the press, U.S. and Kenyan government officials, and the event organizers. And, I did exciting things like making sure there were glasses of water at the podium where the Secretary would stand.
I only found out later that Kenyan Television covered the event live long before the Secretary of State and the Kenyan Foreign Minister entered the room – filming me as I walked back and forth. When I walked into the television control room, at least ten people said to me: "I saw you on TV…for about 40 minutes."
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Step inside the National Building Museum, and you walk into one of Washington's most amazing architectural spaces. The museum is housed in a block-long red-brick building considered a marvel of 19th-century engineering. It has been the site for many inaugural balls beginning with Grover Cleveland's shindig in 1885 (two years before construction finished).
The center of the structure, which originally housed the U.S. Pension Bureau, is a light-filled Great Hall nearly as long as a football field. It features 75-foot-high Corinthian columns, among the tallest interior columns in the world. They look like marble, but actually are made of brick -- some 70,000 bricks each -- covered with a skin of plaster and paint.
In fact, the whole building is a brickmaker's dream; the Civil War architect-engineer Montgomery C. Meigs used 15.5 million bricks for the project, which he wanted to be sure was fireproof. Meigs also insisted on a generous supply of windows and an unusual ventilation system using adjustable air ducts.
The exterior of the building, whose floor plan is based on a Renaissance palace, features a 1,200-foot-long terra-cotta frieze by Bohemian-born sculptor Caspar Buberl. This three-foot-high strip of low-relief sculpture depicts a parade of Union military troops and units.
Don't let the setting distract you from the wealth of exhibits awaiting in the galleries, which are in the first- and second-floor arcades around the Great Hall.
Color-coded banners help you find your way. The museum opened in 1985 with a mandate from Congress to celebrate and encourage America's building arts, and it's the only institution of its kind in the United States.
Curators have interpreted their mission broadly. Exhibits have explored many aspects of the urban landscape, from factories and bridges to five-and-dime stores and ghettos; they've studied parks and roads; and they've looked back into history.
One permanent exhibit is about the Pension Building itself, which is owned by the General Services Administration and "rented" free to the nonprofit board that runs the museum. The museum, which attracts 200,000 visitors annually, sponsors lectures, films and other programs.
For refreshment, the Firehook Bakery and Coffee House offers drinks, sandwiches and other light fare. The museum shop, a must for architecture buffs, is one of the best places in Washington to find offbeat gifts, from cards, books and puzzles to bricks, blocks and designer teapots.
The museum is at the Judiciary Square Metro stop, just across the street from the National Police Memorial. For wheelchair access, use the entrances on Fourth or G streets.
-- C.J. Mills (Updated Feb. 23, 2012)
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Yes, this is a museum dedicated to the building trades, and older kids interested in architecture and construction may find it interesting. But the real value here, especially for smaller kids, is the colossal scale of the interior space. It's one of the few places in Washington where kids can run around and just sort of fill up space in relative safety and calm. On the outside, there's a bit of Civil War history, in the form of a frieze depicting Union military troops. One kid-friendly permanent exhibit inside is devoted to the building of Washington, including touchable models of the Capitol, the White House and other local landmarks. However, the information provided -- including in push-button question-and-answer games -- is likely to appeal largely to the 10-and-up crowd. If you have kids of that age who are interested in building history, guided tours are offered nearly continuously. Some exhibitions, like a recent one on how bridges and trusses support things, also can be intriguing to children. Two nice touches: Firehook is a great out-of-the-way spot to grab a meal or snack, and grown-ups may enjoy the stylish (but not cheap) architectural stuff in the gift shop. In short, a visit here offers a nice side trip on days when the big-draw museums are packed or it's raining outside.
-- John Kelly and Craig Stoltz
Notes: For wheelchair access, use the entrance on Fourth and G streets. Some displays are in Braille.