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Barb Ariel Kohn
Watertown, MA | Distinguished Ag Alumni: 1999
Barbara Jackson Kohn earned a bachelor's of science (Cum Laude) in Biochemistry from Purdue University in 1979. She is currently Vice President of Vicam L.P., an agricultural biotechnical company providing test kits used to evaluate the safety of foodstuffs and agricultural commodities. Here are some of her thoughts on education, career, and life: On coming to Purdue: "While I was still in high school, I was invited to attend a National Science Foundation training program at Purdue. That summer, I fell in two puppy loves-one with another participant and one with science. My love for science has grown and endured." On how Purdue influenced her career: "My experiences at Purdue inform my work, that's why I'm in a biotech company, and why I'm effective. Purdue taught me a reverence for agriculture. It taught me how privileged we are to live in a region of the world that has some of the greatest agricultural richness and the importance of safeguarding the land. "Often, people I work with are interested in my educational background, and usually they are much more impressed with my Purdue degree than my Harvard degree." On people who influenced her: "T.K. Hodges was the Purdue professor in charge of that summer science program for high schoolers. It was because of that program that I came to Purdue. In that program, I was privileged to work with Dr. Shue-lock Lam in the Department of Horticulture. And once I got to Purdue, two Biochemistry professors stand out in my memory, Klaus Herrmann and Karl Brandt. Dr. Herrmann offered me a job in his biochem lab, and it means as much to me as I think back on it as it did the day he offered me the position. That lab job gave me early experience and got me involved in science and research, which I am doing to this day." On career rewards: "This career rewards me in several ways: it makes me feel that I'm able to make a difference, because all of us eat food and need safe food, and I'm making a significant impact on human health. I'm also rewarded by the fact that I can do this in concert with people I care about and other people who share the same view of its importance that I do." On philosophy of life: "My philosophy of life is based on the Jewish concept Tikkun Olam, which says that one of the purposes people have in life is to help to bring the world into balance and make it better, and in that sense people become partners in creation and the flow of life. Each person has a unique gift to offer and mine comes in part through this work. After I invented the kit for Listeria, a person said to me, 'You'll never know how many lives you have saved.' I experienced a lot of senseless violence in my childhood and this work is the antithesis of that." On her hopes for the future: "On a personal level, I hope to continue to be in a position where I can contribute. One of the things I remember at Purdue was when I was a freshman the Dean of the Agriculture School said to us that many people had sacrificed to enable us to attain the education we were embarking on and we owed it to these people to use this education well. I liked that view and I want to continue to contribute because I had the privilege of education that allows me to serve well." Her favorite Purdue memory: "I loved watching experiments unfold in labs. There's an art to developing a test kit or diagnostic device. It's exciting to watch something go from an idea on paper to a product. It's challenging and creative to work together as a team to get to the goal." Highlights/Kohn Education B.S., Biochemistry (Cum Laude), Purdue University, 1979 Ph.D., Biological Chemistry, Harvard University, 1984 MIT, Postdoctoral Fellow, 1984-1989 Career Vicam L.P., Watertown, Massachusetts Vice President (1997-present) Director of Research and Development and Chief Scientist (1994-1997) Director of Microbiology (1992-1994) Director of Pathogen Research (1990-1992) Boston Biomedical Research Institute Principal Investigator (1990-1992) Visiting Staff Scientist (1989-1990) Honors and Associations American Association for the Advancement of Science American Management Association Association of Official Analytical Chemists International Family Dr. Kohn remembers being told that if she went to Purdue she'd marry an engineer. She met Phil Temples at Purdue and he has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. They were married at University Church in West Lafayette, and in May they will be celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary. Phil works at Harvard with the computer systems. Display quote/ Kohn "I'm proud to be a Purdue graduate. Often people I work with are interested in my educational background, and usually they are much more impressed with my Purdue degree than my Harvard degree."
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Trump takes charge: Sworn in as nation's 45th president
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In January of 1999, I had the privilege of jogging a lap around the inner rim half way up the remains of the Roman Colosseum. I gazed downward from where spectators viewed into the maze-like ruins that were left of the arena floor, and saw where countless early-century Christians lost their lives to the cheers of the Roman emperors of that time.
All of my life, I have enjoyed the protection of my Christian values and the freedoms our country was founded upon, but now that time seems to be over, causing me to wonder about my fate, I who am a Christian.
One such threat to our religious freedoms is from the Department of Health and Human Services (the HHS Mandate) or (Obamacare) – a law that forces countless employers and religious institutions such as Catholic hospitals, schools and other religious organizations and businesses "to carry health insurance plans that provides free contraception services, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs regardless of their moral and religious objections."(1) Nearly all employers and employees not in compliance with Obamacare may face fines and lawsuits in the near future.
Now with the HHS Mandate looming ever closer like a rising shadow, then possibly that day so many early-century Christians faced will face me too. A day in which it will be my turn standing in that arena, and challenged to either bow to Caesar, deny my faith and accept the mandate, or else pay the consequences.
My hope is like that of all the early Christian martyrs who were decapitated, fed to lions, torn apart by beasts, and burned at the stake. They paid the ultimate price for remaining steadfast in their religious beliefs. I hope I will share the same courage they had in obeying God's commands to the end.
There can be no compromise with God's commandments. It is all or nothing. If politicians and judges continue to enforce the mandate, then I hope I'm strong for you.
I hope I don't falter. I hope to show the witness of what my faith really means to me. I hope I am brave for you.
Will there be new martyrs in 2013? Will colosseums be drenched in blood again? One way or the other, it will be time for Christians to show what they truly believe, to turn the other cheek and shed their blood once again for a new harvest.
None of us face this challenge alone, for our hope is in our Captain Martyr who is with us until the end of the age.
The church will never be defeated, because it is his power and grace that will free us from fear, and fuel us with courage in laying down our lives for him; the Christ, who did so for us first, for our example!
Courageous Americans need to stand up, even if our government takes our religious freedoms from us, kills our babies, and spills our blood for what we believe; we still must love these modern-day Romans the same way our early Christian brothers and sisters did, with prayer and fasting, peaceful protest of the mandate, and with the shedding of our blood if need be.
For more information about the rising HHS Mandate check out: www.standupforreligiousfreedom.com
(1) Information taken from the website: www.standupforreligiousfreedom.com/docs/HHSMandateFactSheet.pdf
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Your first, and possibly only, chance to obtain a Utah antlerless permit is through the state's antlerless drawing. To apply for the drawing, you'll need to:
1 Know what types of antlerless permits are available
2 Research your hunts using the online maps and boundaries
3 Know when, where and how to apply for a permit
4 Know how bonus points and preference points work
5 Understand the drawing process, waiting periods and refunds
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-19
You can apply for all of the following antlerless permits in the 2011 drawing:
Multiple elk permits
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-19, 23-19-22, R657-5-34
You may obtain a maximum of two elk permits each year—provided one or both of the permits are antlerless—but you can only apply for or obtain one antlerless elk permit in the drawing. You may obtain two elk permits in any one of the following combinations:
For the purposes of obtaining two elk permits, a hunter's choice elk permit is considered a bull elk permit. An antlerless elk-control permit is considered an antlerless permit. Eligible hunters may purchase additional antlerless elk permits after the drawing, beginning July 21, 2011. The permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at wildlife.utah.gov and from license agents and Division offices.
Note: If you drew a pronghorn permit in the 2011 big game drawing, you may not apply for a doe pronghorn permit or preference point. Likewise, if you drew a moose permit in the 2011 big game drawing, you may not apply for an antlerless moose permit or bonus point.
If you don't draw an antlerless permit in 2011, you might still be able to participate in a depredation hunt or obtain a CWMU, elk-control or poaching-reported reward permit.
Elk-control permits available
Utah Admin. Rule R657-5-34
During the 2011 season, the Division wants hunters to harvest as many antlerless elk as possible from six of Utah's hunting units:
If you obtained a permit (including general season) to harvest a buck, bull or once-in-a-lifetime species on any of the above units (not including CWMUs), you have the option of purchasing an antlerless elk-control permit.
The elk-control permit allows you to harvest an antlerless elk in the same unit where you'll already be hunting an antlered big game animal. You may hunt the antlerless elk only during the season dates—and with the same weapon—listed on your buck, bull or once-in-a-lifetime permit.
To obtain an antlerless elk-control permit, please visit a license agent or any Division office beginning July 27, 2011.
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-12, R657-62-19 and R657-42
Both residents and nonresidents can apply online for permits, bonus points and preference points. You can also apply by calling any Division office.
Applying as a group
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-7
Instead of applying as an individual hunter, you and your friends and family can apply together as a group. Here's what you need to need to know:
If your group is successful in the drawing, all of the applicants in your group who have valid applications will receive a permit.
To apply for a resident permit, you must be a resident on the date the permit is purchased. July 14, 2011 is considered the purchase date of the permit and the date by which you must establish residency in the state of Utah. (Please see the residency definition to learn whether you qualify as a resident.)
When you submit your application, you'll be charged a nonrefundable $10 application fee for each species, bonus point or preference point you apply for.
Application fees, license fees and any donations you've authorized will be charged to your credit or debit card when you apply. Permit fees will be charged after the drawing, if you are successful.
You can use American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit or debit cards as payment, and they must be valid through August 2011. You can also use a pre-paid credit card. If you have questions about using a pre-paid credit card, check with your financial institution for more information. You will not be charged a permit fee unless you draw a permit.
Applications for antlerless hunting permits, bonus points and preference points must be submitted through wildlife.utah.gov no later than 11 p.m. on June 21, 2011.
Antlerless harvest reporting
Did you obtain an antlerless permit this year? If so, you'll have the chance to participate in a voluntary harvest-reporting program after you complete your hunt.
This program will help the Division obtain more detailed information about the antlerless game harvested in 2011. It also gives you the chance to win a prize, just for reporting some basic information about your antlerless hunt.
After you finish your hunt (whether or not you harvest an animal), visit wildlife.utah.gov/harvestreporting and click the appropriate button at the top of the page. Then, you can log in and complete your antlerless online harvest report.
If you prefer to complete your harvest report over the phone, call 1-800-221-0659 at any time of day.
As soon as you submit your report—online or by phone—you will be automatically entered into a prize drawing. You don't have to fill out a separate entry form.
To be entered into the prize drawing, you must submit your report by Feb. 29, 2012.
Although this program isn't mandatory, we strongly encourage you to participate. Your efforts will help us obtain the information we need to better manage Utah's big game herds.
Please remember that you must have a hunting license or a combination license to apply for permits and points. If you don't already have one of these licenses, you can buy one online when you apply.
If you need help with your online application, please call any Division office before 6 p.m. on June 21, 2011. A Division employee will be available to help you!
Did you make a mistake in your online permit application? Simply withdraw your original online application and submit a new, correct application before 11 p.m. on June 21, 2011.
You must have your confirmation number, your customer ID and your date of birth in order to withdraw your application. For each new application you submit, you will be charged a $10 application fee.
If you need help with your online application, please call any Division office before 6 p.m. on June 21, 2011.
If you decide not to hunt, you can withdraw your online permit application until 11 p.m. on June 21, 2011.
Please remember that the fees you submitted with your application are not refundable.
You'll be notified of the drawing results by e-mail. Beginning July 14, you can also see your drawing results online or call 1-800-221-0659 to obtain them.
Youth antlerless drawing process
Utah Code § 23-19-22 and Utah Admin. Rules R657-62-19 & R657-5-4
Twenty percent of the antlerless deer, antlerless elk and doe pronghorn permits are reserved for hunters who will be 18 years of age or younger on Aug. 20, 2011.
If you'll be 18 years of age or younger on Aug. 20, you can participate in the youth drawing by submitting an application as an individual hunter. You won't be included in the youth drawing if you apply as a member of a group.
If you draw a permit, you'll receive your permit in the mail in August.
Please be aware that if you receive your permit, and then the credit card you used for payment is refused, your permit becomes invalid and you may not participate in the antlerless hunt. If this happens, please call 1-800-221-0659 to resolve the problem.
Any antlerless permits remaining after the drawing may be obtained online beginning at 7 a.m. on July 21, 2011. You may also visit license agents and Division offices to purchase one of these permits.
Note: The hours when license agents are open for business vary; you should contact the agent you plan to visit before July 21 to learn when they're open for business.
Remaining permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must have a valid hunting or combination license. You may obtain a maximum of two elk permits.
Utah Admin Rule R657-62-8
In the antlerless drawing, bonus points apply to antlerless moose only. You receive a bonus point for each unsuccessful application to hunt antlerless moose.
You may apply for a bonus point only by selecting the appropriate hunt choice code (ANM) on the application and paying the $10 application fee.
You must have a current Utah hunting or combination license in order to apply for an antlerless moose bonus point.
If you are eligible for an antlerless moose permit, you are eligible to apply for an antlerless moose bonus point.
If you apply for both an antlerless moose permit and a bonus point, your application will be rejected.
Fifty percent (rounded down) of the permits for each hunt unit number are reserved for applicants with the most bonus points.
You receive one random drawing number for your antlerless moose application and one for every bonus point you have for antlerless moose. Your lowest random number is used in the drawing.
In the drawing for antlerless moose, applications are sorted into groups by the number of bonus points, from highest to lowest. There's a group for hunters with three bonus points, one for hunters with two bonus points and so forth. Applications are sorted from lowest to highest draw number, and permits are awarded in order.
You may surrender an antlerless moose permit before the season opening date to waive the waiting period and reinstate your bonus points, including a bonus point for the current year (just as if a permit had not been drawn).
You cannot apply for a hunt or receive a bonus point if either of the following conditions apply:
The Division began issuing bonus points for antlerless moose in 2006.
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-9
Preference points are used to ensure that applicants who are unsuccessful, or who apply for a preference point in the drawing for antlerless deer, antlerless elk and doe pronghorn, will have first preference in the next year's drawing for the respective permits.
If you do not want to hunt antlerless deer, antlerless elk or doe pronghorn in the current year, you may apply for a preference point by inserting the appropriate hunt choice code on the application. You will be charged a $10 application fee for every preference point you apply for (limit one per species).
The application period is June 1–21, 2011. You must have a current Utah hunting or combination license in order to apply for preference points.
If you are eligible for an antlerless deer, antlerless elk or doe pronghorn permit, you are eligible to apply for a preference point for that hunt.
You cannot apply for both a permit and a preference point for the same species. A preference point will not be issued if you are successful in drawing for the respective permit.
You will not forfeit your preference points if you obtain a permit that remains available after the drawing.
The Division began issuing preference points for antlerless deer, antlerless elk and doe pronghorn in 2006.
In the drawing, the antlerless deer, antlerless elk and doe pronghorn applications are sorted into groups by the number of preference points, from highest to lowest. There's a group for hunters with four preference points, one for hunters with three preference points and so forth. Within each group of preference points, the applications are then sorted from lowest to highest draw numbers. Permits are awarded in order, based on the hunt choice selected.
Preference points are averaged and rounded down when two or more applicants apply as a group. For example, if hunter A with three preference points and hunter B with zero preference points apply as a group, the preference points are averaged (1.5) and rounded down to one. Hunters with one preference point will be considered only after all groups or individuals with two or more preference points and before all groups or individuals with zero preference points.
In a second example, if hunter A with one preference point and hunter B with zero preference points apply as a group, the preference points are averaged (0.5) and rounded down to zero. This group with zero preference points will be considered after all groups or individuals with one or more preference points have been considered.
You may surrender your antlerless deer, antlerless elk or doe pronghorn permit before the season opening date to reinstate your preference points, including a preference point for the current year (just as if a permit had not been drawn).
You cannot apply for an antlerless deer, antlerless elk or doe pronghorn permit or a preference point if you are currently under wildlife license suspension for big game hunting.
Antlerless permits are drawn in the following order:
Beginning July 21, any remaining permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waiting periods keep successful applicants out of the drawing for a few years. This gives unsuccessful applicants a better chance at drawing a permit in the future. The antlerless moose hunt is the only antlerless hunt with a waiting period.
Utah Admin Rule R657-62-19
The waiting period for antlerless moose is five years. However, if you buy an antlerless moose CWMU permit from a private landowner, the waiting period does not apply.
Utah Admin Rule R657-62-13
If you're under a waiting period for a certain species, you can still obtain any permit that remains for that species after the drawing, but your waiting period will start over.
For example, if you have two years left on your antlerless moose waiting period, and you buy an antlerless moose permit that remains available after the drawing, you'll begin a new five-year waiting period. The new waiting period will prevent you from applying for an antlerless moose permit for the next five years.
Utah Code §23-19-38 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-42
Some hunters successfully obtain permits and then realize—for one reason or another—that they won't be able to use those permits. In most cases, the Division cannot refund the cost of the permit, but there are some exceptions. The Division may provide a refund under the following circumstances:
A refund may also be granted if the permit recipient dies before they can participate in the hunt.
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School reading lists are full of violence, wrote Justice Antonin Scalia in the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a California law barring the sale of violent video games to minors on free-speech grounds. It starts with violent fairy tales, Scalia wrote in the majority opinion.
Homer's Odysseus blinds Polyphemus the Cyclops by grinding out his eye with a heated stake. In The Inferno, Dante and Virgil watch corrupt politicians struggle to stay submerged beneath a lake of boiling pitch, lest they be skewered by devils above the surface. … And Golding's Lord of the Flies recounts how a schoolboy called Piggy is savagely murdered by other children while marooned on an island."
I wonder how many high school students read Homer or Dante. Still Lord of the Flies is still big on high school reading lists (no sex) and some complain that teachers are assigning or allowing students to read "dark" novels.
Much of young-adult literature invites teenagers to wallow in ugliness, barbarity, dysfunction and cruelty, writes Meghan Cox Gurdon in the Wall Street Journal, defending an earlier commentary.
It is true that so-called problem novels may be helpful to children in anguished circumstances. The larger question is whether books about rape, incest, eating disorders and "cutting" (self-mutilation) help to normalize such behaviors for the vast majority of children who are merely living through the routine ordeals of adolescence.
Siobhan Curious, who teaches 17- and 18-year-olds worried about going too dark in choosing a book list for a class on personal narrative.
When preparing the list last year, I hesitated over a couple of titles, including Kathryn Harrison's The Kiss (about the author's consensual adult sexual relationship with her father) and Alice Sebold's Lucky (about the author's brutal rape and its aftermath). In the end, I decided to include Lucky on the list, and when I presented the book to the class as one of their choices, I told them about its subject matter and my hesitations. I warned them that certain passages were very graphic, and that they should keep this in mind when deciding whether they wanted to read the book.
Almost every girl and about half the boys put Lucky on their list.
. . . many readers said that they found the book upsetting but rewarding. Many of the boys who read it said it helped them understand the effect rape has on a woman; many girls said it allowed them to see how, after a terrible and scarring experience, someone could struggle on and make use of their suffering to help others. But mostly they said that it was a really good read.
Adolescence is a dark time for some kids, counters Linda Holmes on NPR blog. She "took an entire class in high school where we read books about killing your family, double suicide, drowning, being murdered in your bed … it was called 'Shakespeare,' I believe."
I was troubled by the murder of MacDuff's family in Macbeth, the tortures of sinners in The Inferno. And poor Piggy.


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When The Angry Baker opened in Olde Towne East a few years ago, owner/chef Vicki Hink didn't expect to be so busy. As anyone who's tried to find a seat during Sunday brunch can attest, the space fills up quickly. Recently, Hink decided to reassess the entire eatery's layout. The bakery closed five days for renovations to start the new year and is now re-open with additional seating, a more efficient layout and a new pastry and bread display among other additions. These are a few of her favorite things.
Soy Chai Latte from Upper Cup Coffee Co. in Olde Towne East
I always have them load it with cinnamon. It's really spicy and has a strong chai flavor. It's right here in the neighborhood too. Being a baker and working long hours, I definitely consume more caffeine than I need to; it's either black coffee or soy chai.
Ahi Burger from Wolf's Ridge Brewing
I love the freshness of the tuna and all the layers in that sandwich. It's a really, really good burger, especially if you don't do a lot of red meat or pork. I haven't tried their beer yet, but the food is amazing. It's really refined and not what I was expecting.
Leopard print slippers from Bedroom Athletica
With all this renovation, I pretty much think about those all day long. The first thing I do when I get home is put them on, especially with the freezing cold weather. They're really warm and comfortable. I discovered them while trying to find the perfect gift for my sister, Aunt Judy and my mom. I wanted to get them something fun and I found these at Nordstrom. They're perfect. I got everyone in my family a pair, just a different color.
Cilantro Lime Ice Cream from Lick Ice Cream in Austin, Texas
Friends of mine own this ice cream place in Austin, Texas. They do delivery and they've been shipping it to me to test their online shipping. I've had the Cilantro Lime and their vegan ice cream made with coconut milk. The Cilantro Lime is a fun flavor, it's really light and really good. If I eat ice cream or I have something like that, it's usually in the winter.
"Orange is the New Black"
I found out about the show from the girls at the bakery talking about it. I watched it in three sittings, all of it back-to-back-to-back. I hate when I have to wait a week. I'll usually binge-watch once a season's over and I can get through a season in a couple days. I'm impatient. It's a great show to watch after working at the bakery. I just turn my brain off and watch the drama.


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Deputies take over Belleair Beach's patrols
By SHEILA MULLANE ESTRADA
Published May 14, 2007
BELLEAIR BEACH - The City Council unanimously made it official Thursday - the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will begin patrolling the city's streets in June.
"This is a win-win for both of us, " said Sheriff Jim Coats after the special meeting. "It was the right move for the citizens of Belleair Beach."
There was very little discussion of the merits of selecting the Sheriff's Office - the only other offer came from the city of Belleair, which could not match the price offered by the sheriff.
Last March, Belleair Beach voters authorized the City Council to negotiate with an outside law enforcement agency to replace the city's police department, which this year cost nearly $600, 000 to operate.
The annual cost for switching to the Sheriff's Office is just a little more than half that amount. The contract approved by the council and the sheriff sets the annual cost at $381, 973.
Coats said any future rate increases will most likely be based on any rise in the consumer price index.
The city will turn over its vehicles, boat and other police equipment to the Sheriff's Office to defray nearly $200, 000 in startup costs.
If the city needs a boat to service channel buoys or for any other reason, Coats said, his department would provide one.
"This is a good, fair agreement, " said council member Richard Crowl.
The move to close the police department and switch to the sheriff was strongly supported by officers in that department, particularly when earlier this year the city could not meet the police union's salary demands.
Coats said his office will hire the city's four full-time officers and is guaranteeing them salaries that either match what they are earning now or are at the normal starting rate for deputies, whichever is higher.
He said all the officers have successfully completed their application, health screening and background checks.
The officers are expected to start their new jobs June 1, the same day that sheriff's deputies will begin providing law enforcement for the city.
Meanwhile, nearby Belleair Shore, which had contracted with Belleair Beach for patrols of its approximately 50 beachfront homes, is expected to contract separately with the sheriff for law enforcement services.


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July 3, 2012
Orphan Annie
In past blogs, I've written about Breed Specific Legislation and its targets: pit bulls.
Undoubtedly, pit bulls have a bad rap. And it's a rap that's hard to shake, especially in the eyes of the law. In fact, dogs can be sentenced to death simply for being pit bulls or looking like them, not only in Ireland, where a Belfast mixed breed dog, Lennox, has been sentenced to die, but in many other countries in the west that, frankly, should know better, including Canada and the U.S..
One of Animal Alliance's board members, Anne Streeter, knows how ludicrous and specist such a law is. Who taught her? An orphaned pit bull mix named Annie. So I asked Anne to tell us about Annie and what she thinks of breed specific legislation:
Anne: Annie, a pit bull mix (mostly pit) shelter dog, has been with me for five years and is quite simply the love of my life. She is without a doubt the nicest dog to come into our lives and that is saying something, as I have rescued a number of dogs over the years – all of them wonderful.
"Annie is a medium sized brindle who wags herself silly in human company – including her favorite mailman! She has been clean and beautifully behaved since the day my son and I picked her up at the shelter. She was four years old at the time.
"Annie waits patiently for walks and food, doesn't mind being home alone and is happy to ride in the car. At nine, she is incredibly healthy. She hasn't needed to visit a vet, but should the occasion occur, I'm sure she would consider it a tail-wagging event.
"Annie doesn't like all dogs. She picks and chooses her friends but, then, so do we all. So there you have it – my Annie – everyone's favorite dog!
"Knowing Annie has made me a real critic of breed specific legislation. It is so unfair and generally put in place by uninformed municipal functionaries.
"Any dog can bite. Statistically, breeds such as Chows, Huskies, German Shepherds and Cocker Spaniels are more responsible for fatal bites than are pit bulls. However, this statistic needs to be put into perspective. It is said that, as a public health problem, deaths from dog bites rank down there with lightning strikes, poison darts, or falling trees!"
About Anne Streeter (In her own words): I started to work in animal protection in 1967, volunteering for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) on their seal hunt campaign.
"I had four small children at the time, so I had no intention of getting too involved (ha ha)! IFAW had a volunteer office here in Montreal where we handled the international files, organized demonstrations and collated three one-million signature petitions, two of which we sent to Pierre Trudeau, who was then prime minister of Canada, and one we sent to Norway, the country that helps subsidize the seal hunt in Canada.
Joanna Dupras, a photographer from Holland, and I were the first to go to the ice with Brian Davies to check it out as a potential tourist attraction. Later, I went to Strasbourg with the IFAW to lobby against the seal hunt. This was organized by Stephen Best (the director of Saving Dinah). Subsequently, Stephen Best and Dan Morast started the International Wildlife Coalition and I joined them to research the fur business.
From 1990 to 1993, I sat on the board of the Montreal SPCA, where I concentrated on the pet over-population issue. There I introduced pre-release sterilization.
More recently, a friend and I started a group called Action Anti Caleche to oppose the carriage trade in Montreal.


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Bonzai Makes Homemade Vegan Yogurt Via Crock-Pot
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Published on November 12, 2012
Photographer: Sayward Rebhal
Yogurt is an ancient wonderfood, brimming with beneficial bacteria to keep your gut running good 'n healthy. But standard yogurt is made with dairy milks – blech – which contain hormones and carcinogens and acids and allergens and irritants. Oh my! But no worries, making your own alt yogurt is *super* easy and totally fun. It also saves a small fortune versus buying prepackaged products (which contain a slew of additives as well).
If you already have a yogurt maker you're super stoked – and you can still use this recipe, but follow your machine's directions when it comes time to culture. If you're interested in making lots of yogurt at home, a yogurt maker may be a good investment for you. They're really quite cheap – especially if you can find one secondhand (check Craigslist!).
But, a yogurt maker isn't necessary! I make yogurt in my crock-pot, which is one machine that's worth the money for all sorts of reasons. (I <3 my crock so much!) But even if you have neither a yogurt maker nor a crock-pot, you can *still* make yogurt at home! Just see the note at the end of this post. Continue Reading / Additional Photos / Videos


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|NYPA Announces Sixth Round of ReCharge New York Low-Cost Power Allocations to Support Nearly 3,200 Jobs at 18 Businesses Across the State
|Dairy and Yogurt Firms Among Several Industries Benefiting and Growing from Low-Cost Power
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WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees last week approved low-cost power under Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's ReCharge New York (RNY) Program for 18 businesses in support of 3,191 jobs—450 newly created—and more than $446 million in capital investments.
The list of companies receiving 19.6 megawatts (MW) of allocations included firms from the growing dairy and yogurt industries in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.
This is the sixth round of power allocations under RNY, a low-cost power program signed into law in 2011 by Governor Cuomo that provides low-cost power to businesses that agree to retain or create jobs.
John R. Koelmel, NYPA chairman, said, "The momentum from the success of ReCharge New York has led NYPA to a sixth round of allocations for this important program, supporting job growth in every corner of New York State. I look forward to the NYPA trustees' review of the next round of RNY allocations as we continue to allocate all 910 megawatts of the program's available power."
Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA president and chief executive officer, said, "NYPA staff has worked hand-in-hand with the Governor's regional economic development councils and with Empire State Development to ensure that these latest allocations will prove as impactful as the previous ones. While there is still more work to be done, I think we can all take pride in the achievement of ReCharge New York."
The first six rounds of allocations under the Governor's program accounted for approximately 762 MW to 710 businesses and 72 not-for-profit organizations. (One megawatt is enough power to meet the needs of 800 to 1,000 typical homes.)
The four dairy and yogurt industry firms that were among the 18 businesses assigned power under the latest round of RNY allocations were Byrne Dairy, a Greek Yogurt manufacturer planning to build a facility in Cortlandville, in Cortland County; HP Hood, a Greek Yogurt processor with a facility in Vernon, Oneida County; Agrana Fruit US, a fruit processor, in Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, that serves several yogurt companies in New York; and Ultra Dairy, which will expand its operations in East Syracuse.
The latest allocations, which were approved on July 23, support Governor Cuomo's efforts to grow the dairy and yogurt industries throughout the state, leading to New York now officially being identified as America's Yogurt Capital, surpassing California in 2012 as a top producer of yogurt in the United States.
Joanne M. Mahoney, NYPA trustee, said, "This latest round of ReCharge New York allocations highlights a great synergy between an invaluable state economic development program and New York's vital dairy industry. Governor Cuomo's efforts to expand on New York's strengths by supporting dairy and yogurt firms in this region cannot be understated and should be applauded."
Senator George D. Maziarz, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee said, "The creation of the ReCharge New York program provides businesses throughout the state an opportunity to receive low-cost power in exchange for the creation and retention of jobs. I championed this legislation in the Senate in order to encourage economic development throughout the state, and to ensure that the creation of jobs would be on a long-term basis. The Niagara Power Project is an extremely valuable asset to this state and I am glad to see those companies selected to use this resource for the good of the state and local communities."
State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, a member of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, and co-sponsor of the legislation that authorized the ReCharge program, noted its continued success. "According to the most recent United States Dairy Association figures, we're seeing a growth spurt for the already strong dairy industry in New York," said Griffo. "This investment for Central New York dairy processors helps to keep this state in the top three or four, nationally. I commend Governor Cuomo, NYPA Board Chair John Koelmel, the other board members and their staff for recognizing these statistics. Their support for this allocation round to the dairy businesses in the Central New York and Mohawk Valley region is appropriate and appreciated."
Assembly Energy Committee Chair Amy Paulin said, "This plan is doing exactly what we expected it to do when we implemented it. It is encouraging job creation and retention by providing low-cost power to businesses that take part in the program. These businesses continue to thrive in New York State during tough economic times and this program is one of the reasons why. I'm thrilled that we've been able to work together on this and that these programs have had such a positive impact."
Assemblyman Bill Magee said, "The allocations from Governor Cuomo's ReCharge New York Program will support job growth and economic development for these dairy and yogurt producers, and also assist local dairy farmers by bolstering New York's agricultural economy."
In addition to jobs and capital investment commitments, other evaluation criteria for ReCharge NY applications include the significance of the cost of electricity to the overall cost of doing business, applicant's risk of closure or curtailing operations, the significance of the applicant's facility to the local economy, and its commitment to energy efficiency.
The ReCharge NY program, administered by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), offers up to seven-year power contracts to businesses. Half of the power under the program—455 MW—is low-cost electricity from the Power Authority's Niagara and St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt hydroelectric power plants. The remaining 455 MW is economical power secured by NYPA from market sources.
The ReCharge NY program, administered by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), offers up to seven-year power contracts to businesses. Half of the power under the program—455 MW—is low-cost electricity from the Power Authority's Niagara and St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt hydroelectric power plants. The remaining 455 MW is economical power secured by NYPA from market sources.
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Players Still Learning 'Positive' Berhalter
The Columbus Dispatch - February 07, 2014 09:28 AM
In the days and weeks after Gregg Berhalter was hired, Crew players got to know the offseason side of their new coach and sporting director. When preseason training began in late January, they were introduced to Berhalter, the leader.
Yesterday afternoon in Bradenton, Fla., they met a third side of their coach: game-day Berhalter.
"He was a very calming influence, very supportive on the sideline," said goalkeeper Matt Lampson, who played the first half of the Crew's 1-0 win against Swedish side Malmo FF. "He wanted you to play. He knows that mistakes will happen within a game and he's fine with that, as long as you're not doing them constantly. He knew that this was our first game playing together so he expected our shortcomings but he was very pleased with what was going on. He's a very cerebral guy. He has everything thought out and I think he's pleased with what he's seen so far."
In the game, Berhalter played one group of 11 players for the first half before substituting an entirely different lineup for the second half, which meant that several players on the roster still did not see action. Although the coach said he wanted to win, the biggest goal for the day was to see how the team had absorbed what the coaching staff had been preaching for the first part of the preseason.
Although the action was a little rusty at times, midfielder Justin Meram said the overall feedback from Berhalter was encouraging.
"He's an intense coach, but extremely positive," he said. "I think that's what we all like the most. I think at first we weren't sure how he is when it comes to games but he's extremely positive, which is very nice compared to years past. It's great, constructive criticism, which is something that we need. They know when it's time to yell and I think it was really good. Not just myself but a lot of the guys have been impressed with the new staff."
Berhalter has said that this first portion of the preseason has been about installing the team's offensive ideals. The defense will come in the next few weeks. But when asked to describe how Berhalter wants the Crew to play, Lampson used a word that applies to the entire field.
"The best word that I could use is positive, and what I mean by that is whenever you have a chance to go forward you should be going forward," he said. "That's as opposed to a possession game where you're trying to beat the opponent down with a thousand passes. We want to keep the ball – we do. It's not like we're just going to recklessly throw the ball forward, but he wants us having penetrating passes every time we get the chance he wants us going forward. He wants us to play quickly."
A new guy in charge has also meant a different type of preseason competition.
"Competition is competition," Meram said. "It's like any other year, right? You have no idea what the reasoning behind things are, but whatever it is you have to do it whether you're playing or you're not even dressing. We're all pros. I think that's a good thing. I feel like in years past guys could mess up 100 times but they're still out there on the field. I think with a new coach and a new system, every week you're going to have to fight for that spot. That's the way it should be."
Friday is the Crew's final day in Bradenton before the club returns to Columbus and resumes its preseason Monday before leaving Feb. 16 to take part in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic. While there, the Crew will play in at least four games during the final tune-up before the March 8 season opener at D.C. United.
With this portion of the preseason coming to a close, Lampson said he likes what the Crew has accomplished so far.
"First and foremost, I think we're getting fit," he said. "I'd say this is some of the fittest we've been as a Crew team in quite some time. We're just slowly getting to know what we're expected and fitness. Once we continue in Orlando, I think when we're playing games regularly we're really going to be able to come together as a team, especially with the style of play that we have. I think this first stretch is just getting to know each other, getting our wheels rolling and I think that's exactly what we've accomplished.
"I think you saw snippets of (how Berhalter wants us to play) in our preseason game, but I think as we continue to work on it and our chemistry as a team starts to really meld, I think Orlando is going to be a great crucible to see where we really developed as a team."


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In Davos, Switzerland (pictured above) and other Alpine countries some mountain forests are managed specifically as "protection forests" to prevent avalanches, landslides and rock fall.
Davos, Switzerland, 26 August 2014 - In the past decade, natural disasters have cost over 1.2 million lives and economic losses have continued to skyrocket. Projections indicate that damages from disasters will climb up to US$400 billion per year and with climate change expected to worsen these impacts, identifying innovative solutions and responses has become an urgent priority.
This week at the 5th Annual International Disaster Risk Conference (IDRC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) unveiled its latest effort to build resilience to this global challenge. UNEP is launching the first-ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focusing on how to minimize disaster risk through "natural" or ecosystem-based solutions.
Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, and reefs often provide valuable protection against natural hazards like avalanches and flooding. They also supply vital services such as food, fuel, and shelter following a disaster event. Yet limited awareness of the services offered by ecosystems and false perceptions on their effectiveness as a tool for disaster risk reduction is preventing concrete action.
"In order to bring disaster losses under control, we need more skills, scale and speed in our disaster risk reduction efforts. This MOOC improves access at a global scale by enabling people to learn directly from experts and practitioners how to apply ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and adaptation in their own communities," said Dr. Muralee Thummarukudy, Senior Manager for Disaster Risk Reduction at UNEP.
This MOOC will also broaden awareness on the different tools available beyond concrete or engineered solutions by demonstrating how climate change, disasters, and the environment are linked. It exposes participants to a range of tools for eco-disaster risk reduction and adaptation. With over 20 hours of video lectures, guest lectures from world leaders and real-life case studies, the MOOC targets policymakers and decision-makers, practitioners, experts, and the wider public.
Today, UNEP and the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR) are also hosting an interactive panel discussion on "Bridging disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation through ecosystems management." The panel aims to demonstrate through field projects how ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and adaptation are building resilience in communities worldwide.
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The first Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on Disasters and Ecosystems: Resilience in a Changing Climate has been made possible by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), through its Global Universities Partnership on Environment for Sustainability (GUPES), and the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), Germany, in partnership with the Center for Natural Resources and Development and Eye on Earth Initiative.
It is an outcome of the longstanding collaboration between UNEP and the Centre for Natural Resources and Development, a consortium of 11 universities from around the world that is coordinated by the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) in Germany.
Further details on UNEP's disaster risk reduction programme are available:here
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Japan consumes six percent of the world's fish harvest and imports more seafood than any other country.at the store every day, said she'd never noticed the small blue-and-white label. She is worried about the state of the world's oceans, however. "Programs about overfishing are on TV all the time lately — if we harvest too many fish there won't be any left," she said, adding that fishermen and government regulators, not consumers, must fix the problem.
The total market share for MSC-labeled products in Japan remains below one percent.says Adam Baske, an international policy officer at the Washington, D.C.-based Pew Environment Group. Japan demonstrated its dominance at the 2010 meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, where Japanese officials allegedly pressured representatives from Asia, Africa, and other regions to join them in voting down a proposed ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. Turning that power toward conservation, Baske says, represents "an incredible opportunity."
As is the case globally, Japanese corporations, rather than consumers, have provided most of the momentum.influencing the public's seafood-buying choices remains a daunting challenge worldwide. The MSC has certified 168 fisheries — ranging from Alaskan salmon to Argentine anchovies — as sustainable, representing about 8 percent of the world's annual harvest of wild fish. The organization is now assessing another 116 fisheries. Consumers in Europe are increasingly attuned to whether the seafood they're purchasing is sustainable. But numerous analysts believe the most important progress is being made on the corporate front, where international giants such as Unilever, Wal-Mart, and McDonalds are buying larger quantities of certified seafood.
The Japanese are angry with environmental groups because of campaigns to end whaling and dolphin hunting.five supermarket chains to sell less of certain threatened species like eel and tuna, suggests retailers may have more near-sighted motivations as well. "The food retail market is quite saturated and competitive," he said. "Brand image is very important." And corporate-centered strategies for reforming the seafood industry may be particularly critical in Japan, where environmental groups have little lobbying power and are not often able to force regulatory change. In contrast, the fishing industry enjoys strong links to regulatory agencies.
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Debates of Feb. 1st, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #121 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was judge.
- Question Period
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act
- Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act
- Elizabeth Buhler
- Veterans
- Lucien Messier
- Food Labelling
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Black History Month
- London Military Family Resource Centre
- Black History Month
- Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay
- Black History Month
- RCMP Heritage Centre
- Black History Month
- The Economy
- Electricity
- Senate Appointment
- Animal Cruelty
- Post-Secondary Education
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Taxation
- Harmonization of Sales Taxes
- Health
- Finance
- Public Service of Canada
- Telecommunications Industry
- Employment
- Shoreline Protection
- Public Safety
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Safety
- Telecommunications Industry
- Foreign Affairs
- Senate Appointment
- Forestry Industry
- Softwood Lumber
- The Economy of Quebec's Regions
- Public Safety
- Telecommunications Industry
- Foreign Affairs
- Natural Resources
- Government Priorities
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act
- Strengthening Aviation Security Act
- National Philanthropy Day Act
Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act
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The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Winnipeg North.
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Kevin Lamoureux Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, here we go again. This is yet another bill where the government is likely more concerned with how it will be perceived by the public for bringing this bill forward and trying to portray an image of getting tough on crime. If the government really wanted to get tough on crime, it would show it in the types of expenditures and programming that would ensure fewer crimes would be committed.
Bill C-48 has appeared before the House in the past, in a different form of course. That was prior to the time when the Prime Minister and government House leader saw fit to prorogue the session, ultimately killing everything on the order paper at that time.
Following caucus, cabinet or, more specifically, the Prime Minister's office discussions, the determination was made that the government could still get more points on this bill by reintroducing it in the form we see today, Bill C-48.
To make matters worse, the government often tries to give the impression that the Liberal Party is causing problems with the bill not passing. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Liberal Party has gone out of its way to try to accommodate the government in regard to coming up with legislation and supporting legislation that would be of benefit.
The members for Newton—North Delta and Mississauga East—Cooksville had championed a private member's bill that dealt with concurrent versus consecutive sentencing. We only wish the Conservative government would give the same sort of attention to that bill such as it gives to its own bills. The private member's bill had a great deal of merit and ultimately could have been brought before a committee.
Instead of doing that, because it did not necessarily fit its agenda, the government felt it was in its best interest to reintroduce a bill that previously failed because the it decided to prorogue the session, killing a number of bills that were on the order paper.
Today we find ourselves, once again, at second reading, with the government asking members of the opposition to allow the bill to pass. The bill is pretty straightforward. I suspect there is a sense of co-operation in wanting this bill to go to the next stage to see if there is the possibility of the government being willing to accept friendly amendments that would give it that much more appeal and would ultimately allow it to receive passage in the House.
Opposition members look forward to the government having an open mind as this bill goes through the stages. We are a little bit skeptical in terms the government's willingness to acknowledge ideas that come from the opposition.
In terms of the actual need for the legislation, one of the things we need to take a look at is some statistical information in regard to homicide. In terms of public response to different types of homicide, there are very few that are viewed as horrific as those involving more than one victim. There are examples.
Canadian history shows we have had some fairly horrific cases involving a number of victims where one individual took a toll on social justice. These individuals did so much damage or caused so much concern when in fact something could have been done if more programming, services and supports were in place to prevent some of these horrific acts.
I understand we are at third reading stage of the bill. I recognize there is always the opportunity for changes. I look forward to the bill ultimately going through its final stage in the House of Commons.
I want to focus my attention on some of the statistics. The information the legislative library provides us with is great. In 1999 the number of cases involving 2 victims was 26, 3 victims were 2 and 4 and more victims was 1. The number of victims has been relatively consistent through the years. In 1999 there was one multiple homicide case involving four or more victims. In 2001 there were two. In 2002 there was one. There were no convictions in 2003-04. There was one case in 2005. In 2006 there were three. In 2007 there were three. In 2008 there was one. Fourteen cases involved four or more victims. This bill would apply to them.
If we canvass the different stakeholders, some would ultimately argue to what degree individuals have been convicted of four or more murders and have been released before serving 25 years. This question has been posed to me, but I did not know the answer. I am not sure if the government provided that information. However, it is relevant to know to what degree individuals within our system who have been convicted of four or more murders are provided with the opportunity to be released prior to serving 25 years. I suspect, and I could be wrong, that we would not find any at that level. I look to the government to please inform me if I am wrong.
In regard to three victims or less in that same period of time, we are talking somewhere in the neighbourhood of 31 cases. Where the increases get significant is the multiple factor of 2 where the number jumps up to 210 cases between 1999 and 2008.
The issue of multiple murders is something that gets a great deal of attention from the media as the public responds hastily toward individuals who commit these types of crimes. The public wants to know that punishment is taken into consideration when someone commits a horrendous crime such as murder.
A number of different cases in the history of Canada clearly highlight the need for us to look at the difference in the wording of consecutive versus concurrent based on different reports, whether it is through the media, or stakeholders, or individuals or discussions with constituents over the years.
As a justice critic at the provincial level, I often have to meet and consult with a wide variety of individuals at that grassroots level. Over the years I have heard from literally hundreds of victims of crime; there is that sense of helplessness, a sense that the government is not listening to what is being done or what is happening in the communities, and they do have a high expectation that the justice system will in fact work for them.
When I look at the legislation as it is, in third reading and in these final stages, I am interested in seeing how it fits in with what the expectation of the public really is. What I find is that generally speaking, the public as a whole will support it. They support it, I believe, because they want to feel comfortable in knowing that there is a significant consequence to some of these horrific crimes that are being committed in our society.
I have looked at the government over the last couple of weeks in particular. I started off my comments by saying, "Here we go again". What I was referring to is that the bill before us today would have very little, if any, impact in preventing crimes from occurring. Having this piece of legislation is not going to stop a multiple murder from occurring--at least, I do not believe that to be the case--yet the government seems to want to put its priorities in terms of bringing in legislation of this nature, while at the same time--and maybe I would not be as offended if it were not doing it at the same time--it is cutting back on what I believe are some programs that would go a long way in protecting society.
Ultimately I would make reference to the cutbacks happening in Winnipeg, in particular in the Winnipeg North-Winnipeg Centre area, which I believe is most affected. These cutbacks will ultimately prevent organizations from being able to keep kids out of gangs and gang activities. I say that because in reviewing some of those statistics that I referenced, we will find that a number of those individual cases are in fact gang-related. There are gangs that do commit multiple murders. That is nothing new to the House of Commons. I am sure that the House has heard that on numerous occasions. However, the point is that by cutting back funding or by not allowing the funding to continue for these anti-gang measures in Winnipeg, we are causing potential harm going forward.
We can look again at some of the statistics that have been provided. We will find that in most cases multiple murders are family-based or relation-based situations, but there are areas where on numerous occasions it has come from a stranger, and quite often strangers or unknowns involve, in essence, elements such as gang activities. In Manitoba we have had some gang incidents involving murder, and the government, I believe, could have played a role in being able to address those types of crimes going forward.
It is nice to see a government respond to the issue of multiple murders and consecutive versus concurrent sentencing. This is nothing new per se. It has been talked about for a while; I made reference that some of my Liberal colleagues have introduced a private member's bill dealing with that particular issue. It is nice to see some action being taken on it, but the real concern for me is that we take advantage of opportunities such as this to say to the government that there is so much more it could be doing that would make a difference.
I am very disappointed that the government has chosen not to make the commitment for the funds necessary to keep kids out of gangs. Some of the programs the government is effectively saying "no more" to include things such as O.A.S.I.S. in Manitoba, which has helped refugees to not slip into potential gang-type activities by ensuring that there are skill sets programs, English as a second language, and other similar programs. There are intense mentorship programs engaging high-risk youth. These programs will be disappearing unless alternative funding is found, because this government is pulling the money away from these groups. As a result, we are putting those kids at risk.
I believe it is dishonest to do that and think that the issue of crime is being dealt with. To deal with crime, we need to provide support. We have to start dealing with the issue of what is causing crime to take place. It is great that we are able to deal with legislation for crime after the fact, but at the end of the day I am just as interested in trying to prevent some of those crimes from happening in the future.
When we look at this bill and at some of the murders that take place, we may find that some could have been prevented if we had better programming at the other end. I suggest that it would be far more cost-efficient to invest at that end than to have to store individuals who have committed these types of crimes in jails for 25-30 years and beyond, especially when we get into the area of multiple murders.
At the end of the day, with the information provided to us, there is a strong argument that the bill will be passing in the House of Commons and ultimately become law if we believe, as we do, that at this point the government is prepared to see the bill carry its way through. We see that as a positive thing.
However, yesterday we talked about the faint hope clause. In dealing with issues such as this, involving concurrent versus consecutive sentences or the faint hope clause, what we are really talking about is longer periods of time of incarceration. Many would argue that having consecutive sentences or getting rid of the faint hope clause may cause other issues within the system that would need to be dealt with.
Those issues are related in good part to behaviour. Typically an inmate will review many different things in terms of how their behaviour might impact--
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The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
The member has run out of time for his speech, but we have time for questions and comments.
Resuming debate. Is the House ready for the question?
I see the member for Vancouver Kingsway may wish to speak to the bill. I will give the floor to the hon. member for Vancouver Kingsway.
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Don Davies Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to speak to this important bill, Bill C-48, which deals with the issue of the desirability or undesirability of concurrent or consecutive sentences when dealing with multiple murderers.
The bill, by way of background, would amend the Criminal Code and make consequential amendments to the National Defence Act, and was given first reading in the House in October of last year.
The bill specifically amends the Criminal Code with respect to the parole inadmissibility period for offenders convicted of multiple murders. This is done by affording judges the opportunity to make the parole ineligibility period for multiple murderers consecutive rather than concurrent.
Consecutive parole ineligibility periods for multiple murderers would not be mandatory under the bill. Instead, judges would be left with the discretion to consider the character of the offender, the nature and circumstances of the offence and any jury recommendations before deciding upon whether consecutive parole ineligibility periods were appropriate or not. The bill would require that judges state orally or in writing the basis for their decision not to impose consecutive parole ineligibility periods on multiple murderers.
The current law is this: in 1976, when Parliament repealed the death penalty, it imposed a mandatory life sentence for the offence of murder. Offenders convicted of first degree murder serve life as a minimum sentence, with no eligibility for parole for at least 25 years. For offenders convicted of second degree murder, a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment is also imposed, with the judge setting the parole eligibility at some point between 10 and 25 years, depending on the circumstances.
Those serving a life sentence can only be released from prison if they are granted parole by the National Parole Board. Unlike most inmates who are serving a sentence of a fixed length--for instance, two, five or 10 years--people who have received a life sentence are not entitled to statutory release. If granted parole, however, they will, for the rest of their lives, remain subject to the conditions of parole and under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada and the parole officers who would be assigned to them.
It is important to understand that parole may be revoked and offenders returned to prison at any time if they violate the conditions of parole or if they commit a new offence. Of course, it is important to understand that not all people who have life sentences will be granted parole. Some--in fact, many--may never be released on parole, because they continue to represent too great a risk to reoffend.
We talked yesterday about the faint hope clause, which gives people who have been given a life sentence and who have not committed more than one murder the opportunity to apply for parole earlier than 25 years. In the House yesterday we went over the many stringent conditions that would have to occur before that would be allowed to happen.
I think it is important to understand that what we are talking about here is something different, which is what the appropriate sentence would be for someone who has murdered two or more people. The Criminal Code typically provides that all sentences shall be served concurrently unless a sentencing judge directs sentences to be served consecutively or legislation requires that they be served consecutively. For example, subsection 85(4) of the Criminal Code requires that a sentence for using a firearm in the commission of an offence shall be served consecutively to any other punishment imposed on the person for an offence arising out of the same event or series of events. Section 83.26, which mandates consecutive sentences for terrorist activities, is an example other than in the case of a life sentence, and section 467.14 requires consecutive sentences for organized crime offences. One example of when a consecutive sentence may be imposed by a sentencing judge occurs when the offender is already under a sentence of imprisonment.
We see that in our criminal law we have situations in which consecutive sentences are specifically provided for automatically, and in some cases we have situations in which a judge has the discretion to impose sentences to be served consecutively, as opposed to concurrently or at the same time.
In cases in which more than one murder has been committed, at present the offender serves his or her life sentences concurrently. A sentence of a term of years imposed consecutive to a sentence of life imprisonment is not, under the present law, valid.
Life imprisonment means imprisonment for life, notwithstanding any release on parole. The consequence of this is that a consecutive life sentence cannot take effect until the offender has died. The courts have held that Parliament cannot have contemplated this physical impossibility, which would tend to bring the law into disrepute. Nor is the faint hope clause available, so long as at least one of the murders was committed after January 9, 1997.
What we are dealing with today is a legislative proposal that would give judges in this country the discretion, in the case of a person convicted of multiple murders, two or more murders, to consider the advisability of levying consecutive life sentences, which would mean 25 years for one conviction and then a further 25 years for the second.
The New Democrats are supporting this bill at this stage and I want to go through some of the reasons we are supporting it.
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James Moore Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC
It's the best thing you have done so far this year.
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Don Davies Vancouver Kingsway, BC
I hear some welcome applause from members on the opposite side.
One of the major reasons we are supporting this bill is that it enshrines in law a concept that we New Democrats have been championing and pushing for consistently for decades, and that is the concept of judicial discretion.
One of the cornerstones of our justice system is the notion that we have an independent judiciary and that within that judiciary, judges have the ability to exercise their discretion to fashion the appropriate remedies in the appropriate cases. That is a hallmark of the western judicial system, and that is because no two cases are alike. It does not matter how many cases we read: each individual has some unique circumstance present in his or her case that requires the judge, or judgment, to reflect.
Our country is based very strongly on what, of course, are sometimes two competing values. One is the concept of collective rights and the other is the concept of individual rights. In a modern democratic society, respect for the rights of the individual is something that is very important as a bulwark against the excesses of the state.
We are seeing right now in Egypt a people rising up against an oppressive autocratic regime that has not respected the democratic rights of people. We see what happens when people join together and say that is enough. It is important to build into any respectful society strong respect for the rights of an individual.
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The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Vancouver Kingsway will have 12 minutes remaining to conclude his remarks after question period.
Elizabeth Buhler
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Candice Bergen Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, on January 23 of this year, Manitobans and Canadians alike mourned the loss of their oldest living citizen. Elizabeth Buhler died just two weeks short of her 112th birthday, in her long-time home of Winkler, Manitoba.
Elizabeth was a pillar of the community and active until the very end. When asked the secret to her incredible longevity, Elizabeth, a regular participant in Winkler's fundraising walkathons, simply answered, "It takes much walking".
Elizabeth lived a rich life, extraordinary not just for its length but also its content. Her incredible strength and kindness were firmly rooted in her faith in God. She was a mother of six who also worked on the family farm, helped in her local church, and opened her home to new Canadians.
In her last days, Elizabeth was surrounded by her loving family, her three daughters, 23 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 40 great-great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth Buhler was an amazing woman who will be remembered fondly by the residents of Winkler and all Canadians.
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2 p.m.
Bryon Wilfert Richmond Hill, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to all Canadian veterans, but in particular to those who have fallen on hard times since leaving the Canadian Forces.
In early 2009, the Veterans Affairs ombudsman noted the serious constraints the government faces when trying to help homeless veterans, who often require urgent assistance but lack the required proof of identification to obtain it.
More recently, a study conducted by the University of Western Ontario drew attention to the plight of some Canadian homeless veterans. Often afflicted with addiction or mental health problems developed during their military careers, the study found that many of these once-decorated Canadians now find themselves in grave need. While this study identified only a few dozen homeless veterans in two Ontario cities, there is no doubt that countless others need help in cities from Victoria to St. John's.
For this reason, I encourage all members of this House to make great efforts to identify and assist the homeless heroes in their communities, and I ask all of them to rise to pay tribute to these brave men and women.
Lucien Messier
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Christian Ouellet Brome—Missisquoi, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to inform the House of the death in January of Lucien Messier, the mayor of Stanbridge Station, at the venerable age of 91.
Mr. Messier was the dean of Quebec mayors when he retired before the last municipal elections in November 2009.
Mr. Messier devoted his life to his municipality. He worked as a municipal inspector before being elected councillor. He was subsequently elected mayor 14 times, from 1971 to 2009. He served as mayor of this municipality for a total of 38 years.
The Bloc Québécois and I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Stanbridge Station, his family and his friends.
Food Labelling
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Megan Leslie Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, currently the ingredient labels on pre-packaged foods sold in Canada are not sufficiently clear or comprehensive enough to protect the health of Canadians living with food allergies or celiac disease. Consequently, organizations like Anaphylaxis Canada and the Canadian Celiac Association have been advocating for improved labelling for over a decade.
In 2008, the government announced that it had drafted regulations to update these labels. However, here we are two and a half years later, and the government continues to stall the introduction new regulations, possibly because of last-minute lobbying by industry groups. In December, the health minister wrote that the new regulations would be ready in early 2011. However, a week ago the department spokesperson stated that it was still in the consultation phase.
These regulations are long overdue and the health of millions of Canadians is being jeopardized by the delay, putting them at risk of eating or drinking something that could have serious consequences. When will the government introduce these critical regulations to help ensure the good health of Canadians?
Multiple Sclerosis
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bernard Généreux Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to congratulate a team of extraordinary adventurers who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in January to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Cindy and Mélanie Simard, Patrice Gagnon and Denis Lafrance—who has multiple sclerosis—rose to the challenge and, together with other participants, raised more than $600,000 for the cause.
I am extremely proud to recognize the dedication of people from my riding to a cause that touches thousands of people in Quebec and Canada.
Congratulations to the entire team. You are shining examples of commitment.
Black History Month
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bernard Patry Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, before being officially recognized by Parliament in 1995, the celebration of African-Canadian history and culture was just a modest community-based movement.
February is Black History Month and an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to the efforts and accomplishments of the African community in Canada. Whether we are talking about athletes, politicians, artists or businesspeople, the contribution by this community over the years has been truly outstanding.
I know first-hand that through their perseverance, determination and courage, they have proven to us that dreams can come true, that we can overcome obstacles and succeed at anything we do.
I am very proud to join Canadians in thanking Canada's black community for contributing its rich African heritage to our multicultural society.
Black History Month
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February 1st, 2011 / 2:05 p.m.
Thierry St-Cyr Jeanne-Le Ber, QC
Mr. Speaker, my Bloc Québécois colleagues and I would like to highlight today's launch of Black History Month.
Quebec has celebrated Black History Month for the past 20 years. This year's celebration is about reclaiming back history and values and is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the significant contribution that people of black heritage have made to the development and advancement of Quebec. It is important to reflect on their history and celebrate all that they have brought to our culture, no matter where they have come from.
Events will be taking place all over Quebec, and particularly in Montreal, throughout the month of February, to teach us more about black heritage and to ensure that Quebec society remains a place where everyone is equal and we all enjoy the same rights, no matter what colour our skin.


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The fiscal cliffhanger resolution, coupled with a strong start to earnings season, has fueled a strong stock market rally in the first full trading week of the year. Sectors and other markets are cooking with gas as well—except for one—notes MoneyShow's Tom Aspray.
Stocks surprised the market skeptics last week because while most of the major averages showed little change, the market did not go down as most expected. The standout was the Dow Jones Transportation Average as it moved above the 2012 highs and is close to its all-time highs.
While the early 2013 stock market rally has been impressive the sharp increase in some key interest rates has also caught investors' attention. The yield on the 10-Year T-Note just dropped slightly from the end of 2011 to the 2012 year-end yield of 1.765%.
But there were plenty of wide swings during the year as yields hit a high of 2.34% in March and a low of 1.39% in July. Since early in December, yields have risen from a low of 1.56% to close at 1.87% this week. Is the fat lady now singing that interest rates have bottomed and that bonds are topping out?
The daily chart shows a strong rally from the July lows, line c, and the break through resistance at the September highs (line b). The daily chart reveals quite a bit of resistance between 1.90% and 2.06% from early in 2012 with more important now at 2.31%, line a, which connects the late 2011 and early 2012 highs.
Though one might conclude from this daily chart that rates have bottomed, one must examine the recent action in terms of the long-term yield chart (on the right), which goes back to 1985 when the yield was 13.8%.
Since 1995, yields have been in a pretty well-defined downward channel, line d and e. The yield is still below the 20-month EMA as it has been since May 2011. The EMA is now at 2.01%. From the long-term chart, it would take much higher yields to suggest that this major trend has changed.
Mutual fund data indicates that since the start of 2009 over $1 trillion dollars has moved into bond funds with over $300 billion going into bonds in 2012. This compares with an approximate outflow from stock funds of over $150 billion. In fact, December 2012 was the 20th consecutive month that there were net outflows from stock funds.
There have been several times in the past few years when it looked as though the bond market may have topped. Just a minor outflow of funds from bonds to stocks could cause an explosive stock market rally.
Many bond fund holders only think about the yield not the potential for capital loss in bonds funds. Should they have to face a 10% loss in a bond fund they bought for its 5% yield, their attitudes could change dramatically.
Last week's analysis of the NOB spread, favored by bond professionals suggest they are becoming less bearish on stocks. The data from early 2013 does also suggest investors are becoming a bit more interested in stocks as the $22.2 billion inflow to stocks was the second largest in quite a few years.
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