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Debates of Jan. 29th, 2002
House of Commons Hansard #134 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Government Response to Petitions
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Question No. 90—
- Question No. 91—
- Question No. 93—
- Question No. 96—
- Question No. 98—
- The Budget
- Science and Technology
- Curling
- Frank Shuster
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Baldur Stefansson
- Justice
- Curling
- Gala Sports-Québec
- Curling
- Habitat For Humanity
- Health
- Michael Belliveau
- Middle East
- Veterans Affairs
- Health
- Canadian Avalanche Association
- Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
- Foreign Affairs
- National Defence
- Immigration
- Foreign Affairs
- The Economy
- Foreign Affairs
- Crown Corporations
- Afghanistan
- National Security
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Works and Government Services
- Access to Information
- Foreign Affairs
- Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
- International Trade
- Young Offenders
- National Defence
- International Trade
- Official Languages
- Foreign Affairs
- Ways and Means
- Privilege
- The Budget
Science and Technology
Statements by Members
January 29th, 2002 / 1:55 p.m.
Andrew Telegdi Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, the federal budget has allocated $6 million in new funding to Shad International, a Waterloo based youth leadership organization.
Shad International is one of Canada's premier programs for youth in science, technology and entrepreneurship. It identifies some of Canada's top technology talent, matches them up with over 200 of Canada's leading organizations for a five week work term that gives participants a pivotal experience at leading universities across Canada.
This expanded funding will open more doors for Canada's young people who are leaders of tomorrow. The program assists its participants in realizing their potential and at the same time promotes networking among our country's IT, engineering and scientific community.
Shad Valley has 6,865 alumni to date, 12 of whom have gone on to become Rhodes scholars. It has established approximately 160 corporate partnerships. In 1997 Shad was honoured with the Nova Corporation Global Best Award and in 1996 won the Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion. I congratulate Shad International.
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Vic Toews Provencher, MB
Mr. Speaker, today I am very pleased to congratulate the team of four young men from Manitoba that claimed the Canadian championship title in junior men's curling this Sunday.
Dave and Kevin Hamblin of Morris, Ross Derksen of Winkler and Ross McCannell of Dauphin beat out the Quebec team with a final score of five to four. The third member of the team from the Hamblin family, Lorne Hamblin, coached these boys to victory. I think it is important to note that the three Hamblins are from the great riding of Provencher in Manitoba.
The team will go on to represent Canada at the world junior curling championships at the end of March in Kelowna.
Manitoba is very proud of these dedicated young men who through many chilly hours of training and preparation persevered in their pursuit of excellence. To the team, I wish them the best of luck in the upcoming world championships. Canada is rooting for them.
Frank Shuster
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Tony Tirabassi Niagara Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is with regret that we learned of the death of Canada's pioneer comedian, Frank Shuster, at the age of 85 on Sunday, January 13.
Frank Shuster's stellar career in comedy spanned six decades, from high school in Toronto where he met his sidekick John Wayne to entertaining the troops during World War II and on to radio and television.
Who but the very young cannot recall watching a Wayne and Shuster special, laughing with delight as they gave us snippets of Shakespeare, tips on home management, literary slapstick, or that the world would end at midnight, half an hour later in Newfoundland?
Often scholarly, always zany, Frank Shuster and John Wayne paved the way for a uniquely Canadian brand of humour and a place for sketch comedy in radio and television. They celebrated their Canadian identity, received critical and popular acclaim and received many awards in Canada, the U.S. and abroad.
On behalf of the Government of Canada I thank Frank Shuster for helping to make the Canadian comedic genius known around the world. I offer my sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Alzheimer's Disease
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Jeannot Castonguay Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, it gives me pleasure to inform the House and all Canadians that January has been declared Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease which destroys vital brain cells. It is one of the primary causes of death among seniors and affects over 300,000 Canadians. Although it strikes primarily seniors, younger people are becoming increasingly worried. Despite the research now being done, no cure has yet been found.
The Alzheimer Society of Canada is working to inform the public about this disease. It is improving the quality of life of all those affected by offering support, providing information about the disease, and funding research.
Please join with me in wishing the Alzheimer Society of Canada and its dedicated volunteers a month filled with success.
Baldur Stefansson
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
John Harvard Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
Mr. Speaker, on January 3 last Manitoba lost an agricultural mastermind. Baldur Stefansson, otherwise known as the Father of Canola, passed away at the age of 84.
Mr. Stefansson, a plant breeder, developed canola oil, one of the most nutritious edible oils used in the world today, from rapeseed, an industrial oil. Before the invention of canola only a few hundred thousand acres of rapeseed was grown in Canada per year. Today thanks to Stefansson's genius approximately 10 million to 12 million acres of canola is grown annually in western Canada.
Stefansson's innovation created hundreds of jobs at processing plants on the prairies. Furthermore, his crop development is now the dominant crop traded by the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. In fact, 85% of the exchange's trade consists of trade in canola.
Mr. Stefansson never profited from his innovation which has provided much economic stimulus for western Canada, about $2 billion worth annually, but he did however receive numerous awards including the Order of Canada, the Order of Manitoba and the Order of the Falcon.
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Carol Skelton Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar, SK
Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, January 22, Karl Toft, a convicted pedophile, was transferred from a psychiatric institution in Saskatoon to a minimum security facility in Edmonton. Already this year there have been successful escapes from this Edmonton facility. It is just blocks from a residential area of Edmonton yet absolutely no notice of his transfer was given to the families living in that area.
This is a man who has been convicted of numerous offences against young boys. Why does this government continue to put the rights of criminals ahead of the rights and safety of Canadians?
Mr. Toft's horrific crimes demand that he be placed in a maximum security facility where escape is less likely. The people of this country entrust their safety to government officials, departments and procedures. Their safety has been ignored in this situation.
Will the solicitor general take immediate steps to right this wrong, put the safety of Canadian children first, and place Karl Toft in a maximum security institution?
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Joe McGuire Egmont, PE
Mr. Speaker, the Suzanne Gaudet curling team from the Silver Fox Club in Summerside, P.E.I. continues to amaze. Last year the Gaudet rink won the Canadian junior girls curling title and went on to win the world title in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Last week the Canadian juniors were played in Summerside before record crowds at the Cahill Stadium and Silver Fox Curling Club. The host city and its scores of volunteers are to be commended as they have set the bar of crowd support to the highest it has ever been for this event. The Gaudet rink also raised the bar of achievement in the junior girls curling as they are now repeat Canadian winners, only the second rink in the history of this event to win back to back victories. I predict they will repeat as world champions.
I congratulate Suzanne Gaudet, Robyn MacPhee, Kelly Higgins, Carol Webb and coach Paul Power and wish them good luck at the world event in Kelowna, B.C. in March. I congratulate the city of Summerside for a job well done.
Gala Sports-Québec
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Robert Lanctôt Châteauguay, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois is pleased to offer its congratulations to the Quebec athletes who received the Maurice award at the January 24 Gala Sports-Québec ceremony, which I had the honour of attending.
We wish to congratulate skier Mélanie Turgeon and snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson, who won Maurice awards for female and male athletes of the year, and ice dance pair, Jamie Salé and David Pelletier, on their excellence in their category.
The award for team of the year went to the Sainte-Foy Gouverneurs, winners of the Air Canada Cup hockey tournament. I am particularly proud of hockey player Kim St-Pierre of Châteauguay, who was named team sport athlete of the year.
I would also like to mention diver Emmanuelle B. Dupuis and hockey player Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who were named best new athletes of the year. Quebec's athletes continue to distinguish themselves and show us in no uncertain terms that they are a force to reckon with on the sports scene.
Good luck and congratulations to all.
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Anita Neville Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I too take the opportunity to congratulate the four talented junior curlers from Manitoba on being crowned national champions. Ross McCannell, Kevin Hamblin, Ross Derksen and their skip Dave Hamblin of Pembina Curling Club in Winnipeg claimed the Canadian junior curling title this past Sunday in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
The rink, coached by Lorne Hamblin, father to half of the team, went 9-3 during the round robin play, earning them a second place finish. This put them into the semi-finals where they defeated a very capable northern Ontario team to earn a place against Quebec, the top team during the round robin. Steals in three straight ends against this difficult opponent helped Manitoba to a 5-4 victory and the title of national champion. Next is the world junior curling championship in Kelowna, B.C. where they will take on the best from around the world.
I wish them good luck. Most of all, I hope they are able to enjoy their sport as well as bring back the title of world junior champion to Manitoba.
Habitat For Humanity
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Betty Hinton Kamloops, Thompson And Highland Valleys, BC
Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys, Habitat for Humanity is building a duplex for two families. Volunteers have been working tirelessly and the families will be moving in soon. I myself look forward to doing my part by painting a room.
Using the talents and skills of volunteers, Habitat for Humanity builds homes for people who might otherwise be unable to purchase a home. Potential homeowners commit to 500 hours of sweat equity. This participation equals pride of ownership.
What makes Habitat for Humanity so special is that it depends on the creativity and generosity of individual citizens rather than grants from government. The habitat program also offers dignity because it offers a hand up rather than a handout.
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
David Pratt Nepean—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, after six months of consultations with my constituents which included two town hall meetings and a public survey, I am pleased to inform the House that I recently submitted a community health care report to the Romanow commission.
Our community report makes 13 recommendations aimed at improving our health care system across Canada. The report is available on my website at www.davidpratt.ca.
Without the active participation of our community this report would not have been possible. I thank everyone involved for their input and insights. Among other suggested reforms our report recommends placing a greater emphasis on home care, redefining the traditional roles of our medical staff, increased training, better funding for equipment and facilities, and a greater degree of accountability.
Through this exercise in participatory democracy one message came through loud and clear: The people of my community want us to reform our public health care system, not dismantle it.
Michael Belliveau
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the media reported the sudden passing of Michael Belliveau, the executive secretary of the Maritime Fishermen's Union.
Mr. Belliveau had been involved in the MFU since 1986. His dealings with the fisheries industry earned him respect as a hardliner.
His unflagging efforts in certain areas had positive effects for the fishers he represented. His devotion earned him the respect of his peers, the fishers, and all those with whom he had contact.
Atlantic Canada and the fishing industry have lost a staunch defender and a great builder. He leaves an incomparable heritage of accomplishments that have benefited coastal communities and fishers.
On behalf of the NDP, my sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to the membership of the MFU.
Middle East
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, the situation in the Middle East is degenerating; the atmosphere is hardening and some people fear the situation is beyond remedy. Given the recent death of an elderly Israeli in an attack by a young Palestinian woman student, who also lost her life, the recent statement by the Speaker of the Israeli parliament is a real balm.
Avraham Burg warned his fellow citizens with this lucid comment "An occupying people, even if it was led into being an occupier against its will, ends up being harmed by the occupation and its stains, which change and disfigure it... The occupation corrupts."
At risk to his career, he agreed to go to Ramallah to meet with the Palestinian parliament. "I will go wherever there is a possibility of talking peace," he said.
According to him, only the creation of a Palestinian state, coupled with a Marshall plan for the Middle East, will do away with the prevailing despair and bring peace.
Last week, he sent a message to the international community with these words. "If the world ignores the Middle East as it goes up in flames, it will eventually have the same problems in Paris, London, New York and Washington".
Let us listen to this man of peace.
Veterans Affairs
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Stan Dromisky Thunder Bay—Atikokan, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is the anniversary of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award to honour gallantry in the face of the enemy. I ask the House to join me for a moment to honour all those brave Canadians who have been recipients of this award.
The Victoria Cross was established in 1856. It is awarded by royal assent to British citizens and citizens of the Commonwealth. There have been over 90 Canadians on whom this honour has been bestowed.
At this time, while Canadian troops are being involved in Afghanistan, I take this moment to ask the House to honour the bravery of every one of our wonderful soldiers.
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
André Bachand Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, during their meeting last week in Vancouver, the premiers reiterated their call for a dispute settlement mechanism in the area of health care.
In response to this decision, the new federal Minister of Health was quick to agree, and made a commitment to create such a mechanism.
I would like to congratulate the minister for this new openness toward the concept of intergovernmental cooperation. The provinces have long been waiting for such a gesture by the federal government.
I would also like to remind her that the target date to assess the framework agreement on the social union is February 4. This would be an ideal context in which to broach this issue, which is so important.
The minister's comments are welcome, particularly when compared to her predecessor's intransigence. We wish her success in convincing her cabinet colleagues. We will be following this.


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Cory Monteith's 'Glee' co-stars are starting to speak publicly about their friend as one of his last messages to fans surfaces in a new video. VPC
Plus, 'Glee' co-star Dianna Agron is remembering Monteith as 'smart' and 'kind.'
Cory Monteith recorded a video while on his recent flight to Vancouver, apparently giving advice to a fan.
It's short and sweet: "Stay out of trouble. And stay in school," he says.
Good Morning America reported it as his "final message" to a fan.
GMA also reports that Monteith sat in on one of Andrew McIlroy's acting classes in Vancouver just before his death. McIlroy was an acting teacher who became a dear friend.
"I don't want him to be a past tense," McIlroy told GMA, breaking up about the death. He said Monteith gave no indication of slipping back into addiction. "I never walked away from Cory saying, 'Oh my God, I hope you're OK.' "
Glee co-star Dianna Agron is also remembering Monteith, saying he was "one of the most generous and kind people" she had ever encountered.
"I have never lost a friend. In this difficult time, I am leaning on all of the wonderful memories we shared with Cory, how many ways he was able to make us smile. Glee was a gift to all of us. It gave us a family in this industry. We really cut our teeth and grew up on this show," she says in a statement.
"In playing underdogs, we learned that we had dug into the hearts of our viewers and that we could stay there. Cory is so deserving of that place in everyone's hearts."
Agron, 27, continued: "He was one of the most generous and kind people that I have ever met. He had a smart, curious mind, he was an enormous talent," she said. "He was loving to not only me, but my family. My heart goes out to his family, to Lea [Michele], to everyone that is struggling with the loss of our friend."
"We will miss you Cory," she said. "We will always carry a piece of you with us."


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There has been a lot of attention on XIV in the past few weeks, so I will start with that. Steve Duplessie, anIT industry analyst from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) had a post [Adaptec buys Aristos, Tom Cruise, XIV, and Logical Assumptions] with some interesting observations and some sage advice.Val Bercovici on his NetApp Exposed blog, has a post [Has Storage Swift-Blogging Finally Jumped the Shark?] which blasts EMC for their negativity.
(For those not in the USA, swift-blogging is a reference tofalse accusations and negative remarks made during the U.S. 2004 presidential election by the[Swift Boat Veterans], and ["jumping the shark"] is a reference to [a TV show that ran out of interesting and relevant topics].For movie sequels, the comparable phrase is ["nuke the fridge"] in reference to the most recent Indiana Jones' movie.)
I was going to set the record straight on a variety of misunderstandings, rumors or speculations, but I think most have been taken care of already. IBM blogger BarryW covered the fact that SVC now supports XIV storage systems, in his post[SVC and XIV],and addressed some of the FUD already. Here was my list:
- Now that IBM has an IBM-branded model of XIV, IBM will discontinue (insert another product here)
I had seen speculation that XIV meant the demise of the N series, the DS8000 or IBM's partnership with LSI.However, the launch reminded people that IBM announced a new release of DS8000 features, new models of N series N6000,and the new DS5000 disk, so that squashes those rumors.
- IBM XIV is a (insert tier level here) product
While there seems to be no industry-standard or agreement for what a tier-1, tier-2 or tier-3 disk system is, there seemed to be a lot of argument over what pigeon-hole category to put IBM XIV in. No question many people want tier-1 performance and functionality at tier-2 prices, and perhaps IBM XIV is a good step at giving them this. In some circles, tier-1 means support for System z mainframes. The XIV does not have traditional z/OS CKD volume support, but Linux on System z partitions or guests can attach to XIV via SAN Volume Controller (SVC), or through NFS protocol as part of the Scale-Out File Services (SoFS) implementation.
Whenever any radicalgame-changing technology comes along, competitors with last century's products and architectures want to frame the discussion that it is just yet another storage system. IBM plans to update its Disk Magic and otherplanning/modeling tools to help people determine which workloads would be a good fit with XIV.
- IBM XIV lacks (insert missing feature here) in the current release
I am glad to see that the accusations that XIV had unprotected, unmirrored cache were retracted. XIV mirrors all writes in the cache of two separate modules, with ECC protection. XIV allows concurrent code loadfor bug fixes to the software. XIV offers many of the features that people enjoy in other disksystems, such as thin provisioning, writeable snapshots, remote disk mirroring, and so on.IBM XIV can be part of a bigger solution, either through SVC, SoFS or GMAS that provide thebusiness value customers are looking for.
- IBM XIV uses (insert block mirroring here) and is not as efficient for capacity utilization
It is interesting that this came from a competitor that still recommends RAID-1 or RAID-10 for itsCLARiiON and DMX products.On the IBM XIV, each 1MB chunk is written on two different disks in different modules. When disks wereexpensive, how much usable space for a given set of HDD was worthy of argument. Today, we sell you abig black box, with 79TB usable, for (insert dollar figure here). For those who feel 79TB istoo big to swallow all at once, IBM offers "capacity on demand" pricing, where you can pay initially for as littleas 22TB, but get all the performance, usability, functionality and advanced availability of the full box.
- IBM XIV consumes (insert number of Watts here) of energy
For every disk system, a portion of the energy is consumed by the number of hard disk drives (HDD) andthe remainder to UPS, power conversion, processors and cache memory consumption. Again, the XIV is a bigblack box, and you can compare the 8.4 KW of this high-performance, low-cost storage one-frame system with thewattage consumed by competitive two-frame (sometimes called two-bay) systems, if you are willing to take some trade-offs. To getcomparable performance and hot-spot avoidance, competitors may need to over-provision or use faster, energy-consuming FC drives, and offer additional software to monitor and re-balance workloads across RAID ranks.To get comparable availability, competitors may need to drop from RAID-5 down to either RAID-1 or RAID-6.To get comparable usability, competitors may need more storage infrastructure management software to hide theinherent complexity of their multi-RAID design.
Of course, if energy consumption is a major concern for you, XIV can be part of IBM's many blended disk-and-tapesolutions. When it comes to being green, you can't get any greener storage than tape! Blended disk-and-tapesolutions help get the best of both worlds.
Well, I am glad I could help set the record straight. Let me know what other products people you would like me to focus on next.
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The mating system of these lemurs has not been reported. However, other species in the genus Eulemur are either monogamous or polygynous. It is likely that E. fulvus is similar. Unlike other members of the genus, females are not usually dominant to males, so the degree to which females exert active mate choice is not known. (Nowak, 1999)
Brown lemurs reach sexual maturity between 1 and 2 years of age. Their mating habits are very seasonal with mating occuring sometimes in late May (Sanford's lemurs only) but usually throughout June and July (all subspecies). The gestation period for these animals is approximately 120 days. Infants are born in the fall, between September and November. Only one infant is born per year to each mother.
Key Reproductive Features: Iteroparous; Seasonal breeding; Gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); Sexual; Viviparous
These lemurs breed once per year.
Mating occurs sometimes in late May (Sanford's lemurs only) but usually throughout June and July (all subspecies)
For the first three weeks of their lives, young lemurs hang onto the mother's bellies. They alter their grasp only to nurse. After three weeks have passed, they shift and ride on the mother's backs. They then begin to take their first steps. Following this, they start to sample solid food, nibbling on whatever the other members of the group happen to be eating. This is their first sign of independence. Nursing continues but its importance in the infant's diet tapers. The young lemur is weaned after approximately 4 to 6 months - usually by January.
The role of males in parental care in this species has not been described.
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Date: 3/13/2013
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This class demonstrates how to change the appearance and utility of written work with features such as bullets and numbers for lists, as well as headers and footers for pages, using Microsoft Word. Content also covers how to cut, copy, and move text in addition to how to use the Help button to answer other questions. Similar software includes Corel WordPerfect and OpenOffice Writer.
Prerequisites: Intro to Computers I, Intro to Computers II, Word I, Word II, or equivalent experience.
All classes are free. Registration is required and begins 28 days prior to the class date. To register for a class, please call or visit any branch. Registered students MUST give 24 hour cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend. Please arrive on time. We'll hold your reservation for the first five minutes of class. After five minutes, any unclaimed seats will be assigned to waiting list or walk-in customers. First day to register for this class is: February 13, 2013.
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Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)The Ross seal was described during James Clark Ross' British Antarctic Expedition in 1841,lives on and around the pack ice of Antarctica. The seal has a circumpolar distribution in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica, with individuals found in low densities - usually singly - in areas of medium to dense, consolidated pack ice in all regions of the continent in summer, when the seals haul out to breed, moult and rest (10). The seal almost never leaves the Antarctic Ocean; stray animals are occasionally found around sub-Antarctic islands and off the south coast of Australia (8,9). It may move north to the open ocean in autumn (7).
The male is 168-209 cm long and weighs 129-216 kg; females are slightly larger at 190-250 cm long and weighing 159-204 kg. The seal has disproportionately large eyes, up to 7 cm in diameter; Ommato- means "eye" and phoca means "seal". It has a thick neck and slender body with the shortest hair and whiskers of any seal. The coat is dark-brown in the dorsal area and silvery-white beneath; spots and streaks frequently mark the head, neck, and flank. In summer, unmoulted seals are tan to brownish, with the moult occurring in January. At the onset of winter, the coat fades gradually to become light brown.
Moulting probably occurs in January, when many Ross seals seem to fast (6). In summer most Ross seals are hauled out on the ice at midday (11-13). Some seals may move north to the open ocean in autumn (7). When a female was in the water, she dived continuously with dives averaging 110 m deep and 6.4 minutes long, with a maximum of 212 m and up to 9.8 minutes. The dives were deepest at twilight and shallowest at night and it hauled out by day (13). Ross seals are usually found singly on the ice. The seal can produce a variety of complex twittering, trilling and siren-like sounds on ice and underwater; these can carry for long distances (4). The underwater siren sound can be composed of two harmonically unrelated superimposed tones that are pulsed with the same rhythm. The vocalizations, whether on ice or in water, are made with a closed mouth - emitting no air. Their distinctive nature and long range are likely to facilitate encounters or avoidance of individuals (4).
The Ross seal feeds primarily on squid and fish, primarily Antarctic silverfish, in the pelagic zone (6,14,15), but it also eats other invertebrates including some krill (11). Seals may fast during the post-breeding moulting period. Their predators probably include killer whales and leopard seals , but these are rarely found in habitats utilized by Ross seals (14).
The seals probably mate in the water in early December, soon after the pup is weaned. Females give birth to their precocial young on the ice in early November, with a peak from early to mid-November (12). The period of pre-implantation usually takes 3.5 to 4.5 months, increasing the gestation time up to 1 year; the usual gestation is @ 9 months. Pups are @ 100-139 cm long and weigh @ 16-20 kg at birth, with some males weighting 16.5 kg. They develop quickly, gaining weight rapidly from their mother's rich milk. After 15 days of nursing pups weigh @ 75 kg. They are nursed for 4-6 weeks before weaning around mid-December (14), when the pups become independent. Nursing pups may swim between ice floes. The seals mature sexually at about 2-4 years old for females and 2-7 years for males; males reproduce for the first time at 3-4 years old. The average age of reproducing seals should be at least 10 years old. The seal reaches physical maturity at @ 9 years and is thought to live around 20 years in the wild (6,16); the oldest known male was 21 years old and the oldest female known was 19 years old (10).
The Ross seal shares a recent common ancestor with the other Antarctic lobodontine seals (tribe Lobodontini): the crabeater, leopard and Weddell seals (2). These species share teeth adaptations, including lobes and cusps useful for straining smaller prey items out of the water column. The ancestral Lobodontini likely diverged from its sister clade, Mirounga (elephant seals) in the late Miocene to early Pliocene, when they migrated southward and diversified rapidly in relative isolation around Antarctica (2). The only fossil Ross seals known date from the early Pleistocene of New Zealand (3)
The total Ross seal population is estimated at around 130,000 individuals, but reported 95% confidence intervals range from 20,000 to 227,000 (5). The seal has had limited interactions with humans, including being collected for scientific collections. Its range does not generally overlap with commercial fishing. The Red List Category is Least Concern due to the seal's widespread occurrence and large population size (1). A population reduction could occur if sea ice habitats decline due to continued climate warming (17). Ross seals are protected under the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals


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I lost my funny bone in surgery
April 2, 2005
If you're a dinner party hostess who wants to save money on hors d'oeuvres so you can donate to the Martha Stewart Relief Fund, allow me to offer some help. I know a sure-fire way to curb appetites.
I'm talking about steering the dinner conversation into a detailed discussion of your latest surgery or at least the gruesome symptoms, whichever came first. These subject matters can actually conserve food if handled wisely.
I always dredge up the time I had surgery and lost my funny bone.
I remember asking a doctor about this unusual circumstance, which made him stop chanting and shaking his rattle to offer some vague anomalies about suppositories of the esophagus or some such Greek thing. He said not to worry, because the entire medical community, including a couple of hospital security guards, had forgiven me for screaming, yelping, and frantically patting down my bed sheets in a vain search for my funny bone.
My post-surgery reaction was justified. I'd heard horror stories about missing parts after surgery and items left inside patients such as scalpels, pocket watches, and soggy notes that said, "Nurse Jane, meet me at the Cozy Motel at 11 p.m."
I was convinced my funny bone was part of that scenario. But I needed proof.
I thought perhaps all the tubes running in and out of my body might be a clue, because I found it impossible to see anything funny about them. Of course, someone had laced my Jell-O with Prosac or martinis, making it difficult to recall my name let alone anything humorous.
Still, I remained curious about my condition, so I asked a doctor what the little tubes were for. He said, "Well, let's have a look." That's when I became convinced my funny bone was missing, because I couldn't think of a single sharp come back. All I could come up with was, "You mean you don't know?"
And the nurses — the first thing that struck me was, "Where's Jennifer Jones?" All my nurses looked like Roseanne and had evil eyes like Snow White's wicked stepmother. I asked about my funny bone, and they all said, "Did you have one when you came in?"
Of course, a couple of days later the nurses all stepped out of their phone booths and became beautiful, caring, and caped Americans, except for a few who were handsome. Still, they wouldn't say what happened to my funny bone.
And the doctors — they looked me over, top to bottom, but never held up a ribboned shoe box and cried, "Eureka! We found your funny bone!" When I mentioned it, they just looked awkward and stared at my chart without speaking. I could tell they were embarrassed.
And other patients — they were mostly older persons concerned with their own funny bones. When I mentioned my missing funny bone, they just starred at me.
I understood them. You lie around all day in a hospital bed reading tattered "Field and Stream" magazines and watching "Oprah" on television, and you'd get catatonic too.
Then came the hospital volunteers — ladies in pink who invaded my room looking for a patient named Horowitz. "Isn't your name Arnold Horowitz?" they asked as they looked at their clipboards.
They became peeved when I said, "No, but have you seen my funny bone?" They always turned and stomped away, muttering and glancing over their shoulders. I've often wondered if they ever found poor old Arnold. I'll bet they lost his funny bone too.
I was told after my surgery that I could expect to live a normal, productive life in society in spite of the loss of my funny bone, but I protested. I had successfully avoided being both normal and productive all my life, thanks to my funny bone, and I wasn't about to change now.
So I finally had to accept the loss of my funny bone. I knew I could always get a transplant unless it required a donor from my immediate family. Their funny bones have always been a little warped and are often misunderstood.
So saving money on hors d'oeuvres is really simple if you're willing to discuss your latest operation. Just ask your guests to picture those doctors who collect funny bones and sit at home in the evenings fondling them and laughing their fool heads off.
I suppose that's why they call such activities the PRACTICE of medicine and the ART of entertaining.
Bob Huber is a retired journalist living in Portales. He can be contacted at 356-3674.


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Seventy years ago today, on February 16, 1942, Walter Nash entered the Oval Office and presented to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt his credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of New Zealand. Mr. Nash, then the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, thus became his country's first Ambassador to the United States.
Mr. Nash's arrival in Washington marked the establishment of New Zealand's first Embassy anywhere, preceding establishment of Kiwi missions in Ottawa and then Canberra. Mr. Nash's arrival as Ambassador marked both the launch of formal N.Z.-U.S. diplomatic relations and New Zealand's assumption of responsibility for its own foreign policy and international relationships, independent of the Crown.
President Roosevelt reciprocated by appointing an envoy to Wellington. It is important to note, however, that American diplomatic presence in Aotearoa had begun more than a century before that. It was on October 12, 1838, well before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, that the United States commissioned John R. Clendon to be its first Consul in Aotearoa.
Mr. Nash proved to be a tenacious advocate for close Kiwi-American relations. He had extraordinary access in Washington, and it was he who paved the way for the arrival in New Zealand in June 1942 of tens of thousands of American Marines and soldiers to defend Aotearoa from feared invasion, and to establish a staging ground for engaging the invaders in the Pacific islands.
Seventy years on, Kiwis and Americans still stand shoulder to shoulder on the issues that matter the most in the world. We advocate together for universal human rights from a position of deeply held, shared civic values. The brave men and women of our respective armed forces serve and sacrifice together in peacekeeping and reconstruction efforts around the world.
And we are working closely together on a wide variety of economic development, climate change, disaster response, and other projects. In a show-me-the-money era, when values are often viewed as quaint inconveniences, it is important to recognize that first principles rather than pecuniary gain bind our relationship together.
Yes, we don't always agree on everything. But that is to be expected. If we don't occasionally squabble, then we aren't being honest with each other. What matters is not the 5 percent or so of the time that we disagree, but the 95 percent of the time that our interests and instincts naturally align. What also matters greatly is how we deal with disagreement when it occurs. There will always be those who politicize or sensationalize to advance their own narrow agendas. Those souls do not serve their respective peoples well.
We are both Pacific nations geographically, demographically, culturally, and historically, and our longstanding partnership is a major force for good in the region. Secretary Clinton and Minister McCully reconfirmed that fundamental alignment when they signed the Wellington Declaration in 2010, which pledged to deepen and expand our bilateral relationship even further through practical cooperation in the Pacific region and enhanced political and expert dialogue.
The Wellington Declaration has borne fruit in dozens of tangible ways in just its first year, from accelerated collaboration on agricultural greenhouse gas emission research, to a joint humanitarian naval exercise in Tonga and Vanuatu, to an extremely short-notice operation using U.S. Coast Guard resources to alleviate a potable water crisis in Tokelau, to increased educational and exchange programs, and much more.
The Wellington Declaration fits naturally within America's pervasive, ongoing engagement in the Pacific. We don't always get everything right, but the immense positive contribution that the United States has made in the region over the past century -- at great cost in American lives and treasure -- is beyond reasonable dispute. As Secretary Clinton wrote in a recent journal article, "We are the only power with a network of strong alliances in the region, no territorial ambitions, and a long record of providing for the common good. Along with our allies, we have underwritten regional security for decades, patrolling Asia's sea lanes and preserving stability, and that in turn has helped create the conditions for growth. We have helped integrate billions of people across the region into the global economy by spurring economic productivity, social empowerment, and greater people-to-people links … [as] a champion of open markets and an advocate for universal human rights."
New Zealand has been a strong, consistent, important partner in many of those efforts. That's why we remember and celebrate Mr. Nash's arrival in Washington 70 years ago, as well as Mr Clendon's appointment in Aotearoa 174 years ago. And that's why the steady work on reinvigorating government-to-government relations over the past few years has been so important.
In a transactional world, real friendship is a special treasure. As the great American philosopher Oprah Winfrey has said, "Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo. What you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
From the dark days of 1942, to mutual support on Antarctica, to Hurricane Katrina, to the Christchurch earthquakes, that's the kind of friendship that Americans and Kiwis have. No official press release or press conference is required to announce it. It's natural, deep, and instinctive. And it's there when one needs it most.
This entry also appears on U.S. Embassy New Zealand's Blog.


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The Creators Project: You mentioned that you're currently working inside the Pompidou Centre because Dalbin has no official office space. Do you prefer to work this way, without being tethered to a single location?
Eric Dalbin: As a matter of fact, we are looking for a new workspace/showroom. In the meantime, we're experiencing the "nomadic office," meaning a computer and a cell phone—you work wherever you are. It's quite effective and a good temporary cost reduction!
Can you give us a brief overview of Dalbin's back-story and the work the label creates? It has so many facets, and hearing it from the horse's mouth might help our readers understand the scope of what you do.
Dalbin is an independent label for contemporary creation founded in 2003 in Paris. We produce and distribute works of art, events, and audiovisual content. This work is part of the art movement called "visual music." We started with the launch of a DVD album collection distributed through the international markets of traditional records and art books. These original creations then became live shows and installations exhibited at cultural institutions. Our clients are luxury brands and cultural institutions.
OK that helps, but can you tell us a bit more about "visual music"?
In the music industry musicians generally record their albums in the studio, and then the label selects a graphic designer for the cover and a director for a music video. So the music happens first, and then comes the visual side of things. On the other end of the spectrum is the movie industry: The director shoots his film and then adds a existing soundtrack or commissions an original score. In this case, pictures come before the music. At Dalbin and Dalbin-Event we like to develop co-creation projects where we get all of the creative partners to gather around the table to discuss and write the project together. This is very a constructive process. It demands a very subtle approach to guide the creators through this collaboration. The result is always beyond everyone's expectations.
What are your latest projects?
We're launching an iPhone application to sell art films to collectors, starting in February 2010 with the film Kill the Ego by Soundwalk and Rostarr. We're also launching an audiovisual magazine for luxury houses, which will have a unique distribution network and feature encounters between visual artists, musicians, and scientists. And, as always, we're focused on event creation and creative content for luxury houses.
And which of Dalbin's projects are you most proud of to date?
There are many. If I had to choose two of them, I would say Labland by [Berlin-based design house] Pfadfinderei and Modeselektor because this is was our first creation. Two years before it was released, I had a vision of an original visual music album and live show, which they realized through this collaboration. It was a real achievement. The other is Super #1 by Xavier Veilhan and Sebastien Tellier, which was released in 2005. With Xavier we have travelled beyond graphic design and video projection to explore other art forms—things like sculpture and using a real horse onstage. And with Sebastien Tellier we have explored other music genres beyond electronic music that have led us to rock, pop, classical, contemporary music, and more.
Are there any technologies on the horizon that particularly interest you in terms of your work?
I would say holograms. This will definitely be a technology that will change our visual landscape. It's still very expensive and under development, but they are getting there. Besides that, the real-time visualization of music is obviously a direction I am looking toward. But there is still a ways to go before we step out of algorithmic-generative design. The technologies are out there; we just need to make the good use of them. Also, in my dreams, all of my content and information would be in one big, synchronized database.


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Steep terrain and hot weather are impeding efforts by firefighters to conquer the Lick and Hello Fires in the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Paul Galloway with the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest says additional crews will be joining the cause today.
The Lick Fire- two miles south of Applegate Lake- has burned 80 acres and is 10% contained. Seven 20 person crews are fighting it today.
The Hello Fire has grown to 220 acres and is at 0% containment. The blaze located in the Red Buttes Wilderness has five 20 person crews and 10 smoke jumpers working on it.
Five helicopters will be working both fires.
The Emily, Cedar Basin and Goff Butte fires have been declared out, and the Fruit Fire is officially declared contained.


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Five Things We Learned About Today's Roster Moves
The Columbus Dispatch - November 22, 2013 04:24 PM
Five things we learned about today's Crew roster moves.
1. These moves were made by Gregg Berhalter.
As the team's new coach and sporting director, Berhalter has spent the last two weeks working to get up to speed on the roster in addition to trying to fill out his staff.
After cutting ties with Jairo Arrieta, Danny O'Rourke, Gláuber, Drew Beckie, Kyle Hyland and Konrad Warzycha, Berhalter made no bones about who was responsible for the decisions.
"Part of the role is I'm in charge of the technical side of it so I have to take responsibility for these decisions," he said. "I obviously talked to (team president) Mark (McCullers). "I think he has a lot of experience, but in the end I'm the one who has to make the decision."
Berhalter said it's not necessarily a situation he relishes.
"I don't like it," he said. "Trust me, that's the hardest part of this job, to tell a guy, 'Hey we're not picking up your option.' The younger guys that I haven't even seen play, I have to call some of them and tell them they're not part of the plans anymore. That's difficult. With the other three, I think it becomes a little bit easier because it is straightforward. It's a financial decision. It wasn't necessarily based on them, it's based on what we're dealing with in terms of the salary cap."
2. These moves were all based around the salary cap.
Gláuber was the third-highest paid player on the roster. Arrieta was fifth and O'Rourke was seventh. That's a lot of money for a center back coming off of major knee surgery, a forward who slumped drastically in his sophomore season and a local product who has battled injuries for several seasons.
All three could be options to return for next season, however – at the right price.
"That's something that's going to be determined over the course of the next couple weeks," he said. "We'll see where we stand with these guys, what number is reasonable for them – if any – and if they're a part of the plans moving forward. I spoke to them personally and told them what our plans were for not renewing their option. In terms of them being part of the future, we have to discuss that. That's something that's up for discussion."
Talks have not yet started with those three players, Berhalter said.
Time is ticking for O'Rourke. He is subject to the league's re-entry policies, and if he is not signed in advance of the first stage of the draft Dec. 12 he could be drafted by another team.
3. Things are progressing for the three players currently out of contract.
Goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum, forward/midfielder Dominic Oduro and defender Josh Williams are all still in negotiations with the Crew to return next year. All three seem likely to be back.
"We'll probably announce a couple of signings in the next week in terms of hopefully getting some of the deals done that we've been working on with the current guys we have," Berhalter said. " Hopefully we'll be able to announce some good news on that front. Then we'll continue on with the college scouting. We'll have the waiver draft on Monday and then prepare for the re-entry draft on the 12th."
The four players who were guaranteed for next season are Federico Higuain, Chad Marshall, Wil Trapp and Agustin Viana.
4. Forward has become a position of need.
As it stands today, the Crew has three forwards under contract: Ryan Finley, Aaron Schoenfeld and Higuain. There are also five defenders on the roster, but Berhalter admitted that the attacking end of the field will be a key focus for the offseason.
"I would say we're certainly going to be looking in the attacking area to make improvements," he said. "Defensively, it's looking at the group as a whole and seeing what we can add to it."
5. Berhalter will look to make trades as one way to improve the roster.
"I think the league in general, there's a reluctance to make a trade in the league," he said. " We're open to it. If it's going to help the club, that's what we look at first."
As for where the Crew might be active as it acquires players, Berhalter said, "I would say waiver draft, probably less so. Re-entry draft 1, who knows. If there's a guy at a good price that we think can help the roster, we'll certainly do that. Re-entry 2 is certainly an option. Then there's the college draft, trading opportunities, foreign player acquisitions, so there's a bunch of things and we're going to look into all of them."
The Crew might not be at 30 rostered players when preseason camp begins, but Berhalter said that is not a concern.
"We'll probably be close to that, but I don't think it's the number that matters too much," he said. "I want to focus on the quality of the players that we have."
Since today's moves were announced, the primary question I've gotten from readers has concerned why Tony Tchani was retained. I asked Berhalter what he thought of the polarizing Crew midfielder.
"At this stage I'm not going to comment on individuals," he said. "I would say that he's definitely a talented player. I don't want to get too deeply involved into it. I want to be able to work with him myself. He has ability."


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About the Author: Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall serves as Chief of Protocol of the United States.
Growing up, I would visit mi abuela for a meal with my family every Sunday. Like many families, we would cram everyone -- all the sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and more -- into the dining room. I still don't know how we all fit! The main event of course was my grandmother's cooking, and the smell of tamales, mole and tortillas cooking in the air is one that I still cherish today.
Later this month, we will welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderón for a state visit to the United States, which gives us a great opportunity to learn more about the culture of Mexico, one of our nation's closest friends. In anticipation of the visit and Cinco de Mayo, I was honored to co-host a special event yesterday called "Taste of Mexico" with Mexican Ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhan and his wife Mrs. Veronica Valencia-Sarukhan at the Blair House.
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Blair House is managed by the Office of Protocol and is used as the President's guesthouse for chiefs of state and heads of government. Yesterday, for "Taste of Mexico," it was home to a dynamic group of kids whose parents work at the Mexican Embassy and students from Takoma Educational Campus (EC) School here in Washington, DC. Together, they learned about Mexican culture through song, dance and food.
At four separate stations, the young people learned about different types of corn from Mexico, rolled and pressed their own corn tortillas, saw and touched different variations of beans and the many ways to prepare them, made their own salsa and learned about different kinds of chilies from across Mexico, and finally made batter for a cake called pastel de tres leches or "three milks cake." They also sampled different types of aguas frescas, which are waters tinged with hibiscus, rice, vanilla and cinnamon, among other flavors. By a wide margin, the cake was everyone's favorite dish.
After preparing all the food, the kids sat and ate together. Mrs. Valencia-Sarukhan, the chefs and I joined them for a group discussion about their experience and what it's like to grow up in Mexico. At one point, a Takoma EC student asked about the pyramids in Mexico, which led to a very lively conversation about the differences between the Mayans and Aztecs and their part in Mexican history. The students from Takoma EC learned a great deal about Mexico, while the kids from the Mexican Embassy got to share their culture with new friends.
The students became diplomats, as they shared their cultures and experiences with each other. When President Calderon arrives in Washington, each one will feel a special connection to his visit after having been to the Blair House. More so, the students will continue to act as diplomats, in the classroom or with friends and family, sharing what they learned and talking about their experience.
The more honor and respect we show to each other's cultures, the more we advance our friendships and diplomacy. We all left the Blair House with big smiles, so it is safe to say that everyone had a great time . Not too bad for a plate of food.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
To receive a secret intention opinion from this place, thinks that from is possible even in the different place. Thinks always and like that acts. The problem from this place the concept probably is how about me, thinks problem. Talks like this by the way and as the thing where the problem will occur .......................................................................or to be?
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hola,Amigos or Hello my Friends at Dipnote..:)
I like cooking too,i thought this was a great way to share cooking tips on real Mexican food. I've never heard of three milks cake but it sounds good....:) I think more people should have these kinds of cultural exchanges, especially young people.
Very Nice Posting & Photos Ambassador Capricia
See Ya ..:)
O.C. in U.S.A. writes:
Teaching through food is a wonderful way to reach children because they're always so hungry and they'll usually eat anything.
O.C. in USA writes:
Maybe the kids could serve Congress lunch. You could make it like a Chipotle lunch line. One heats the tortilla another dishes up the meat,another the salsa, another the sour cream, another the cheese,another the lettuce and the last 2-3 kids roll the tortilla up into a burrito. Its a win-win. The kids get to know their congressmen and the congressmen get a free lunch, as usual.


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With an eye toward its growing enrollment and increased housing needs, Delaware State University has reached an agreement with K.W. Lands, LLC to lease a DuPont Highway
The Sheraton facility will be turned over to DSU by July 27 and will be a residential facility for students beginning in the upcoming fall semester.
hotel facility near the DSU campus.
The property – the Sheraton Hotel, located about a quarter-mile north of the campus – will provide the University with additional residential space for students as DSU embarks on a plan to renovate and upgrade existing residential halls on campus. The hotel facility will be used to house students while residential halls are being modernized over time.
The newly leased facility will also provide the University with swing space for other buildings that are being modernized in the future, as well as a possible site for its future Early College High School that has been approved by the Delaware Department of Education.
The University has entered into a $12 million, 15-year lease agreement with the owners of the Sheraton Hotel with an option to buy any time after the end of the second year.
During its regular meeting on June 13, the DSU Board of Trustees authorized University officials to move ahead in finalizing the lease agreement. Once finalized, the effective date of the lease agreement is expected to be no later than July 27.
DSU President Harry L. Williams said DSU's growth in enrollment and programs is expected to continue, and the opportunity to lease and possibly purchase the Sheraton Hotel will give the University greater flexibility in its future housing renovations and other program needs.
Amir Mohammadi, vice president and University treasurer, led the negotiations on behalf of DSU toward the Sheraton agreement.
"We are putting a plan in place to upgrade our residential halls with needed maintenance as well as install amenities that are expected by today's students." Dr. Williams said. "As we move forward with those plans, this hotel facility will become a University housing facility where students can reside while residential halls are taken off-line for renovation work to be done."
The negotiations with the owners of the Sheraton were led on behalf of the University by Amir Mohammadi, DSU executive vice president and University treasurer.
Dr. Claibourne D. Smith, DSU Board of Trustees chairman, said the lease/purchase agreement is consistent with the future direction of the University.
"The opportunities that the Sheraton property affords us are in line with our current vision statement as well as our emerging strategic and master plans for the coming decade," Dr. Smith said. "It is a public/private partnership which will be a win-win for DSU, the city of Dover and Kent County, as its will expand DSU's presence as an educational destination."
The current 135,500-square foot Sheraton Hotel sits on a 6½-acre property and contains 153 lodging rooms and 15 meeting/conference rooms.


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Anne Hathaway | Bringing Emma Morley to Screen
For Anne Hathaway, the star of Lone Scherfig's romance One Day, the project was love at first word. She told Imogen Carter of The Guardian about reading the script: "It was one of those magical experiences where I sat at my kitchen table, looked up hours later and dinner had been eaten around me. I was so engrossed. It was absurd to think that this beloved British character would be played by an American but I told my agent I have to play Emma Morley." And despite Hathaway's disclaimer, the director Lone Scherfig was thrilled with Hathaway's take on Emma: "Anne is a very warm actress. She has the warmth of Elizabeth Taylor or Judy Garland … I love Emma as she is in the book, obviously, but I also love Anne Hathaway's version of her." In One Day, the young, impressionable Emma Morley meets the roguish Dexter (Jim Sturgess) on the day they graduate from college. The book and movie then chronicles their complex history together by checking in on them one day each year. And year after year, Emma slowly blossoms into a smart, beautiful and sage woman, it's a transformation that Hathaway's characters make often.
Anne Hathaway | Born to Perform
Anne Hathaway in rehearsal for Millburn High School's 1998 production of "Once Upon a Mattress"
Born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, Anne Hathaway was in many ways a normal kid with an extraordinary talent. And except for a short phase when she wanted to be a nun, she was a theater geek from day one. Early on she signed up for classes at her hometown Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011, Theater School Director Mickey McNany told NewJersey.com, "I noticed right from the beginning that she had a very easy and natural confidence that really made her stand out…Even at such a young age she showed tremendous focus and a love of performing that would inspire everyone else in the cast." Her turn in her high school's 1998 staging of "Once Upon a Mattress" earned her the Paper Mill's Rising Star Award, an honor bestowed on New Jersey's finest young performers. Her talent quickly took her from New Jersey community theater to television where in 1999 she got a part in the series "Get Real." When her TV gig ended early, Hathaway was pushed into film, and into audition with comedy star-maker Garry Marshall.
Anne Hathaway | A "Princess" is Crowned
The story goes that Garry Marshall decided to cast the unknown Anne Hathaway as the star of The Princess Diaries when she fell off her chair during the audition. While Hathaway later upended the veracity of that anecdote, the tale's image of beauty and klutziness sums up perfectly the personality that made The Princess Diaries a worldwide sensation––and putting Hathaway at the top of every casting director's list. Indeed it was Hathaway's talent for transformation that caught critics' attention. Hathaway is, as the San Francisco Chronicle's Mick LaSalle explains, "a chameleon, who, from the most unpromising of beginnings, blossoms before our eyes into near-Audrey Hepburn-level loveliness." Despite this talent, it was her family-friendly princess quality that filmmakers kept coming back to her in films like Nicholas Nickleby, Ella Enchanted, Hoodwinked!, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. By the time the Princess sequel rolled around, the then 22-year-old actress was ready to grow up. Director Garry Marshall later joked to W that at the junket Hathaway "was talking Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, and Disney was getting nervous, and I said, 'Annie, why don't you talk about your hair a little; we'll talk Nietzsche later.' But that's why I love Annie! When you look in her eyes, somebody's always home, which is rare."
Anne Hathaway | From Princess to Movie Star
After winning America's heart, Hathaway started taking on roles that proved she could evoke a range of other emotions. In 2005's Brokeback Mountain, she played Lureen Newsome, a rodeo princess who eventually realizes she'll never fully capture the heart of her prince (played by Jake Gyllenhaal). It was the part that broke her tiara but raised her horizons. She later told NPR's Terry Gross, "I am an actor who believes film is the director's medium. And I got along so well with [director] Ang Lee [on Brokeback Mountain] because I showed up and said, 'What color do you need me to be today in your painting?' I was so happy to serve him and his story and his vision." In 2006 The Devil Wears Prada, Hathaway plays the unlikely assistant to a ruthless fashion editor (played by Meryl Streep). In a way, real life imitated art during the production as Hathaway let herself be guided by her larger-than-life costar. "Working with her [Streep], like working with Ang Lee," Hathaway explained to Cole Smithey, "I realized that if I was going to be able to play on that level I was going to have to let go of all of my insecurity and all of my ego about what I could deliver and feel like I was in new uncharted territory. All of my old rules didn't apply because I was working with someone that was better than everyone else I'd ever worked with—not to be dismissive of them, but I think Ang and Meryl are pretty special." Her schooling paid off as Hathaway expanded her range from romantic artist, as the young Austen in Becoming Jane, to slapstick spy, as the elegantly funny Agent 99 in Get Smart. While many still viewed her as a Disney princess, Hathaway defied expectations, using those assumptions to her own ends. In his review of Rachel Getting Married, Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman's points out, "the last actress you'd expect to see cast as a self-loathing, frayed-nerves drug casualty is a red-carpet blossom like Hathaway." And as such her performance as Gleiberman continues is "a revelation: She makes toxic narcissism mesmerizing." Others agreed, as Hathaway was nominated for a Golden Globe, Spirit and Academy Award for her performance.
Anne Hathaway | An Artist and an Activist
In recent years, Hathaway has breathed life into roles that ranged from the dramatic (as a lover in Love and Other Drugs) to fantasy (as the white queen in Alice in Wonderland) to the animated (as a bird in Rio). But she's also fully embodied the role of being Anne Hathaway, a young star with integrity, humor and humanity. She defined that co-hosting the 83rd Academy Awards, winning the 2010 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year, and co-hosting with Denzel Washington the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Indeed as busy as her professional career was, she still found time for advocacy and charity. She's lent her name to charity groups helping children, like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Lollipop Theatre Network. She's also targeted particular issues, like the first-amendment challenges with The Creative Coalition, female empowerment with Step Up, and GLBTQ rights with The Human Rights Campaign Fund, for which she received in 2008 an Ally for Equality Award. Indeed GLBTQ issues have been particularly personal because her brother Michael is gay. After doing Bride Wars, Hathaway told Modern Bride that her favorite wedding moment was her brother's: "At one point, he and his husband were standing up there, and my mom got up to sing…She was beaming straight love into them and everyone felt it, and it was just this beautiful moment."


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Cramer's 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds: NOV ITW MWE BSX NSC YELP
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here's what Jim Cramer had to say on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" Tuesday:
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a terrific technology company, so to see it downgraded has Cramer worried. He was not worried about Illinois Tool Works (ITW) , however, after the company's CEO passed away last week. Cramer said he still likes this the company.
Cramer was also bullish on Markwest Energy (MWE) , saying this company's secondary offering went very well, which means things are working. He also said that if Norfolk Southern (NSC) is able to meet its numbers, coal may have indeed bottomed.
He is less optimistic about Boston Scientific (BSX) . Cramer said this group has been in turmoil as of late, and the positive momentum at Boston Scientific may be stopped in its tracks.He ended on a positive note by saying people really like using Yelp (Yelp) , which is why this company is among the best-performing social media stocks this year.
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NOTES:NHI 134006 is a blended course, with both Web-based and instructor-led components. The Web-based training component (NHI 134006A) must be completed before attending the instructor-led training session.
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Every State highway agency participates in construction projects that include accommodation and relocation of utilities along public rights-of-way. 134006 Utility Coordination for Highway Projects considers how communication, cooperation, and coordination between transportation agencies and utility companies can mitigate or avoid common challenges.
In the Web-based training, participants learn about regulatory requirements for both public and private utilities, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and their own State's Utility Accommodation Policy. By putting these lessons into practice, utility-related complications in many cases can be predicted and mitigated at the most appropriate stage of project development, which can reduce potential negative impacts to timeline and budget.
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As a kid I remember asking Santa for my own pint-size kitchen set every year. I wanted a colorful little table with matching chairs and a sink, cupboards and oven. Guess what he brought me instead? An Easy Bake. Remember those?
Anyway, I've gotten over it since ;)) but if I was 2 or 3 feet tall now, I do think it would be very cool to have one of these POLYWOOD kids Adirondack chairs or children's picnic tables or kid's dining tables.
They're made of recycled poly wood plastic. They're easy to clean, require no special maintenance and even have a lifetime guarantee and a low price guarantee. Best part– they come in 12 bright colors: blue, teak, tangerine, red, sand, mahogany, lime, lemon yellow, green, black, aruba blue or white. What kid wouldn't want one?
This blog is written by your friends at Vermont Woods Studios. Check out our Vermont made furniture and home decor online and visit our showroom and art gallery at Stonehurst, the newly restored 1800s farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains.


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Topic: hosting advice
Hi I am just wondering if anyone could advise me on a hosting company they use and have good service from.
I am looking to rent a reseller host which has support for ruby on rails, obviously. But also i am just learning the ins and outs of setting up and maintaining a server so I am really looking for a host that has good friendly support especially on the rails front because just from reading other posts it might get a little tricky at times.
I signed up for eukhost.com because they said they had tutorials on ruby on rails and gave it full support unfortunately they dont and have told me they have to do some research on it before they can help me so i want to move. Also I am looking for a europe based server.
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About CMU
Founded in 1854, Central Methodist University is a private university fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Central offers educational opportunities ranging from high-school dual credit to graduate degrees and has a total enrollment of more than 5,200 students statewide. CMU's main campus (known as the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-CLAS) is located in Fayette, Missouri. The main campus in Fayette is tobacco free as of July 1, 2013.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Profile
- Freshman Class Average: GPA - 3.49, ACT - 22.3
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 16.5 to 1
- Average Class Size: 17
- Facts and Figures from College Navigator: CLAS CGES
- Campus and Student information from UCAN
- Athletics: Central Methodist University is a member of the NAIA
- Athletic Teams - Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field
- Athletic Teams - Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Spirit Squad, Track and Field, Volleyball
College of Graduate and Extended Studies
The College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) has sites across the state including Clinton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks, Linn, Macon, Neosho, Park Hills, Poplar Bluff, Sedalia, St. Louis, Trenton, Union, and Waynesville.
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
The Central Methodist University community, consistent with its United Methodist heritage, strives for academic excellence, individual achievement, and social responsibility. As members of that community we believe in:
- Seeking knowledge, truth, and wisdom;
- Valuing freedom, honesty, civility, and diversity;
- Living lives of service and leadership; and
- Taking responsibility for ourselves and the communities in which we live.
- Central Methodist University offers career oriented, student-centered education in the context of the liberal arts within an environment that supports self-discovery; social responsibility; racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity; and global understanding.
- Regardless of the educational setting, delivery system or program, there is a strong core faculty and a curriculum that is supported by relevant pedagogy.
- Nimble in our ability to respond to changing market needs, innovative programs are offered in new or newly renovated facilities.
- Students experience a compelling community of learners, faculty and alumni with a focus on individualized education. Students develop leadership skills through a variety of leadership opportunities, interface with professionals in many industries through corporate partnerships, and work with faculty in developing entrepreneurial initiatives.
Statement on Civility
Civility is upholding the values of respect, kindness, and diplomacy in our direct and indirect interactions with others. Diversity is recognizing differences between people and perceiving these differences as an asset to the community.


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Black Butler
His Butler, Able
Episode 1 | TV-14
The Phantomhive estate bustles with preparations for an important meeting between the Young Master and a slithering captain of industry. The maid, the gardener, and the cook are fools, but the Butler is a man of hidden talents.
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Shots Fired in Northwest Minot, No Known Injuries
Judge Dredd as president?
Matthew Rothchild, Robbinsdale, Minn.
Recent current events have revealed some troubling trends with injurious implications for the future of our society.
1) Many demands have been made for extensive regulation of those citizens who wish to exercise certain of their rights. These demands are driven by fear that one of those citizens might be-or become-mentally unhinged and misuse said rights in a manner detrimental to others.
2) The president now openly claims the legal authority to summarily execute American citizens accused of certain crimes without the benefit of due process, even when away from the heat of combat and the chaos of the battlefield. This Judge Dredd style presidency is driven by fear that said citizens might someday misuse their freedom to the detriment of others.
When did we become a society so fearful of what someone might do that we became willing to sacrifice our rights (or more accurately, the rights of those we dislike) because it will supposedly cure the things of which we fear? What happened to having to commit an act that actually violates the rights of others in order to be subject to punishment? What happened to the presumption of innocence, the idea that the state must first prove you're guilty of a crime before punishment can be heaped on you? What about due process? Trial by jury?
Is this really the conduct of a people deserving to be called "the land of the free"?
Such grave injustices will not exist without destroying also those who vigorously defend it and give its perpetrators a free pass. Yet, such people will not take the right course of action.
Make a conscious decision not to be afraid and remember that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."


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This piece is a primer for anyone interested in bartending skills.
Napastyle shows how to mix the perfect margarita.
The secret to a lightened-up cocktail is to keep the mixers low-calorie.
Add a little extra flair to a margarita with lavender-infused simple syrup.
Brian makes a pitcherful of his sweet, summery Watermelon Margaritas.
Margarita-style drink of top-shelf tequila and champagne.
Try this classic favorite flavored with a splash of pomegranate liquor.
All you need for a basic margarita: tequila, lime juice and agave syrup.
Guac this way: Our Ladies of Libation brew up a peppery Guacamole Cocktail.
Sangrita: think of it as a cross between and bloody Mary and a margarita.
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VolleyFX Earns a Responsible Sports Spring 2013 Community Grant!
Brought to you by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports program
The winners of the Spring 2013 Community Grant have been announced. Visit ResponsibleSports.com/Winners today to see who put the pieces of the puzzle together to earn a $2,500 grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports!
USA Volleyball is excited to have a winner from their very own organizations!
VolleyFX Volleyball Club from Fairport, N.Y., will use the Grant towards new equipment such as volleyballs and carts that are necessities for the organization. Even though they got off to a late start, they were persistent in promoting participation using social media. "We are absolutely thrilled! Not only will this grant money benefit our organization for many years to come but seeing the support we got from all of our members was very uplifting. Our parents, friends, and community members were all more than willing to participate in the competition and shared in the excitement that the club did throughout the entire process" added team administrator Lindsey Schlegel.
You too can earn a Responsible Sports Community Grant. The next opportunity starts on Sept. 1, 2013. Learn more today!


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Topic: The best Ruby on Rails Tutorial found till now.
I have searching a lot here and there but there is no working tutorial on Ruby on Rails. Wasted my lot of time but now finally I came across a very nice tutorial if you like it then I would suggest to share it with other.
Thanks to Tutorialspoint.com to make the things clear with good example.


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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform three songs together on the Change Begins Within concert special airing tonight on PBS. The benefit for the David Lynch Foundation was taped in 2009 in New York City and was their first performance together in seventeen years.
During the special the two surviving Beatles perform separate sets and share the stage for "Cosmically Conscious," "I Saw Her Standing There," and "With a Little Help from My Friends."
The show will get it's PBS premiere on New York's WNET Thirteen at 10:30 p.m., with a reairing set for Tuesday, May 1 at 3:30 a.m. In addition the show will air on New York's WLIW21 on May 5 at 10 p.m. and May 6 at 1:30 a.m. It is expected to be offered to other PBS affiliates so check your local listings.
The concert also features Eddie Vedder, Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Harper, Sheryl Crow, Donovan and others.
The mission of the David Lynch Foundation is to teach Transcendental Meditation to a million at-risk students, veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and victims of domestic abuse and violence. The Beatles made news in 1968 when they embraced Transcendental Meditation as they visited the Maharishi in India.


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