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Debates of Sept. 22nd, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #18 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was sentences.
- Question Period
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- New Brunswick Senior Baseball Championship
- Steel Industry
- William George Lesick
- Library of Parliament Research Branch
- Canadian Wheat Board
- World Carfree Day
- Floods in Saskatchewan
- Foreign Affairs
- Ecology Action Centre
- The Economy
- Revitalization of Small Municipalities
- Justice
- World Carfree Day
- Firearms Registry
- Status of Women
- Durban
- The Economy
- National Defence
- G8 Summit
- Government Spending
- National Defence
- Taxation
- The Economy
- The Environment
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Health
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Political Donations
- Employment
- Veterans Affairs
- Status of Women
- Housing
- Government Spending
- Points of Order
- Business of the House
- Petitions
- Weekly Statement
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
World Carfree Day
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Isabelle Morin Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, I stand today to voice my support for World Carfree Day. This event takes place in over 2,000 cities across the world and represents an ever-growing phenomenon of increased environmental awareness.
In my riding in Lachine, Piché Street was closed yesterday to mark the event. Over 150 people took part, including students from six different primary school classes. This day focuses on the importance of public transport, bicycling and walking as ways to ensure environmental sustainability. This is the time to reflect on our use and overuse of the planet's finite resources.
These ecological arguments are powerful, but let us not forget that they are only one side of the coin. Let us use the experience of this day and seize this opportunity to invest in our public transport systems and make our cities greener, healthier and happier, and to allow Canada to live up to its potential as an environmental leader on the global stage.
Congratulations to all people today who did not use cars.
Floods in Saskatchewan
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Ed Komarnicki Souris—Moose Mountain, SK
Mr. Speaker, once again I would like to acknowledge the constituents of Souris—Moose Mountain who have suffered loss or damage due to excessive moisture and flooding. Initially there was shock, and then frustration and anxiety. I know it can be heart-wrenching to see one's home suffer the ravages of flooding, to not be able to put in one's crop or to have access roads covered by water.
At the same time, I am pleased to say that we as a government had an immediate response by way of the provincial disaster assistance program, crop insurance, a federal–provincial top-up of $30 per acre, including the ability for farmers and ranchers to defer their income from cattle sales. When natural disasters strike, we are there to help.
Many constituents of Souris—Moose Mountain have asked for this response, and I am pleased to say that this government acted and delivered. With time, the resilience of our constituents will prevail, and we will continue to be the economic leaders in Saskatchewan and Canada that we are destined to be.
Foreign Affairs
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Mark Adler York Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, rather than joining Israel at the negotiation table, the Palestinian Authority will submit a written request for independent statehood at the United Nations. Should it be recognized, it would be the first time in global history that a borderless state will be declared.
I stand in support of our government's long-standing position that the only solution to the current conflict is negotiation between the two parties. A unilateral Palestinian bid for statehood only serves to undermine this process by circumventing Israel as a relevant party. Israel has a right to be recognized as a Jewish state and to exist within safe and secure borders. As the Iranian ambassador to Egypt remarked, the Palestinians' push for full membership as a UN member state is "a step towards wiping out Israel".
I urge the Palestinian Authority to return to talks to conclude a framework agreement on all final status issues. Our Prime Minister has taken a clear stand at the UN to reject this UDI.
I call on members of this House to join our government to condemn this unilateral action. Members should be prepared to consider all options.
Ecology Action Centre
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Megan Leslie Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Ecology Action Centre on its 40th anniversary of dedicated environmental championship.
The EAC has achieved many things during the last four decades, from preventing the construction of a nuclear plant to a ban on aerial spraying of chemical pesticides and from a moratorium on uranium mining to the active and safe routes to school program.
These successes and many more have been acknowledged with the 2009 Arthur Kroeger Award for public affairs.
The EAC is home to its own Tarred Duck Award, "presented to a group or individual who has caused egregious or widespread damage to the environment". The proud laureate of 2007 was our own Prime Minister.
The EAC celebrated its anniversary with an unprecedented 40 days of action, with daily events ranging from giving cakes to local environmental groups to the EAC's very own superhero squad, the Green Avengers, taking on the Bluenose Marathon. By the commitment and creativity of its own people, the EAC has reminded everybody that "action" is its middle name.
The Economy
Statements By Members
September 22nd, 2011 / 11:05 a.m.
Bernard Trottier Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that, once again, our Conservative government has proven that we remain focused on what matters to Canadians: creating jobs and promoting economic growth.
The figures released by Statistics Canada this morning indicate that the number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits fell by 22% compared to July 2010. That number has been dropping for 10 consecutive months now. The number of Canadians filing an initial or renewal claim dropped by 3% compared to the same time last year.
This is because nearly 600,000 jobs have been created since July 2008, including 29,000 full-time jobs in August alone. This only proves, once again, that Canadians made the right choice during the last election when they chose our low-tax plan for job creation.
Revitalization of Small Municipalities
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Dany Morin Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about something that is very important to my region and to me: the decline of our villages and the urgent need for Government of Canada support so that they can take charge of their development.
Among the nine municipalities in my riding, two are devitalized: Petit-Saguenay and Rivière-Éternité. They each have less than 800 inhabitants and their populations are declining. Their people are also aging, and their financial and administrative capacities are limited.
Small municipalities across Canada are our most precious jewels. They are not asking to be rescued by the federal government. They are asking for support for their various revitalization projects.
The gas tax fund transfers to the municipalities are not a miracle solution when the village gas station is contemplating closing down.
The Government of Canada must keep these villages alive by financially supporting their revitalization projects.
I am calling on the government not to forget small municipalities, which have the lowest demographic weight. If they disappear, important pieces of Canada's history will disappear with them.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Gerald Keddy South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the NDP, led by the member for Surrey North, criticized the Safe Streets and Communities Act. He even stated that it was unfair that we are seeking to limit the ability of criminals to get pardons. Sadly, out-of-touch statements like that are not surprising from the official opposition.
The Safe Streets and Communities Act is reasonable and tough, and it is what Canadian gave us a mandate to do. For example, it stops those who have committed sexual offences against children from getting pardons.
On this side of the House, we believe that often, while a criminal's jail term may end, the suffering caused to his or her victims lasts a lifetime. Canadians have been clear: it is unacceptable to ever forget the harm that child molesters have caused to their victims.
I call on the NDP members to finally put the rights of law-abiding Canadians ahead of the rights of convicted criminals and support the Safe Streets and Communities Act. It is not too late for them to come to their senses.
World Carfree Day
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Kirsty Duncan Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is World Carfree Day, a day to encourage people to get out of their cars and cycle, run, walk or take public transit. It is about promoting awareness of alternative forms of transportation, providing an opportunity to break the normal pattern of behaviour, highlighting the public health benefits of active lifestyles and participating in dialogue about the future of our cities.
In Canada, as Canadians travel to school, work or the local store, they should join in solidarity with almost 40 countries and 2,000 cities and towns in thinking about our cities and how they should grow and develop.
If alternative transport was easy today, tomorrow Canadians should question whether they need to drive two minutes down the road for milk, or whether a walk might be a better, healthier choice.
Let us think about intergenerational and moral responsibility. We must protect the endless future instead of serving the fleeting present.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Candice Bergen Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, exactly one year ago today, the House voted on Bill C-391, a bill that would have ended the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry.
Instead of representing their voters' wishes, NDP and Liberal MPs turned their backs on their constituents that day and voted to keep the registry. Rather than joining our Conservative government in supporting measures to put those who use firearms to commit crimes behind bars, they stood up for a registry that targets law-abiding hunters, farmers and sport shooters.
Our Conservative government has been absolutely clear about its position. We have to abolish the long gun registry and focus our resources on real criminals.
Thankfully, much has changed in the House in the last year. On May 2 Canadians gave our Conservative government a strong mandate to focus on their priorities, which includes ending the long gun registry.
Canadians can rest assured that we will deliver on our promise and that their Conservative MPs will represent their views in the House. We will end the long gun registry once and for all.
Status of Women
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Rathika Sitsabaiesan Scarborough—Rouge River, ON
Mr. Speaker, over one billion people on the planet live in extreme poverty. Of these people, 70% are women and girls, representing the poorest of the poor.
In many regions of the world, girls face unique barriers to survival and development simply because they are girls. They are more likely to suffer from malnutrition, to be denied access to education, to be forced into child marriages, to be subject to violence and to be victims of slave labour or trafficking.
On March 24, 2011, a motion was unanimously passed in the House declaring that Canada would lead the effort to have the United Nations declare September 22 as the international day of the girl.
An international day of the girl would focus the world's attention on the importance of girls' rights. It would serve as a foundation for advocacy to ensure that girls get the investment and recognition they deserve, not only as citizens but as powerful agents of change.
Today, September 22, I stand with my colleagues to pay tribute to the girls in our lives, the girls of our great nation and the girls across the globe.
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Garry Breitkreuz Yorkton—Melville, SK
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the events taking place to mark the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban declaration. This event will be used as a platform to single out and demonize Israel, and it will be used to spread anti-Semitic views to a global audience.
I am proud that Canada was the first nation to withdraw from Durban II and that Canada is joining 13 other democracies in not participating in the Durban III hatefest. That is why the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism is speaking at the Perils of Global Intolerance Conference in New York this afternoon, to make our government's position clear to the world.
Canada is committed to the fight against racism. That is why Canada does not, and will not, support the Durban III charade, whose agenda has been usurped by some who seek to promote racism rather than combat it.
The Economy
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the government's inability to effectively manage the economy puts Canada at greater risk of a recession. The markets are tanking. Scotiabank, Moody's and the IMF have issued serious warnings to the government. Unfortunately, the Conservatives are not heeding these warnings. They refuse to see that there is a difference between spending and investing. It is time to invest. It is not time to cut services.
When will the Prime Minister realize this?
The Economy
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, this analysis is completely false. I was in New York, and the reality is that the world has great confidence in Canada. However, economic uncertainty is on the rise everywhere in the world as a result of certain difficulties, particularly the sovereign debt of certain countries. Today, Prime Minster Cameron and I put out a letter encouraging world leaders to act in a way that will allow us to continue the global economic recovery.
The Economy
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, cuts to public services this year and next year will account for approximately 1% of the GDP. The IMF is saying that cuts of this order will have the same negative effect on the economy. In short, the cuts the Conservatives are making to public services will make a recession even more likely.
The Governor of the Bank of Canada is saying that the government can help the economy by making strategic investments. Why is the government doing the opposite?
The Economy
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition's statements are completely false. The reality is that we are trying to save a modest amount of money while making major targeted investments in the Canadian economy to encourage long-term growth. We still have a very stimulating economic policy, a tax policy. This government will continue to manage the economy in a way that has been praised around the world.

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André Schneider, through his consultancy, André Schneider Global Advisory, partners with Global Footprint Network on one of our strategic programs, Competitiveness 2.0.
Building on Schneider's 10+ years as Managing Director and COO at the World Economic Forum, together we are well positioned to engage senior administrators and economic decision-makers on how to succeed in the new era of resource constraints.
André Schneider explains why he believes resource constraints are becoming so central to a nation's competitiveness.
Q. What are indications that resource constraints are affecting competitiveness?
A. When we look at the competitive positioning of countries today, we can see that the most important negative factor is the macroeconomics situation (like debt, import-export balance, government budget balance—see cases like Greece). If we look at some countries that have trouble managing this and are hence under pressure, we can see how the need to import resources (like food and fossil fuel) increases the pressure on the macroeconomics situation through rising costs.
To illustrate this, let's look at Egypt. Here are the facts: 1) Egypt has a continuously increasing biocapacity deficit, and has to import food. Furthermore it needs to subsidize food, given the rising prices and the fact that food represents more than 30 percent of the average household expenditures. This puts pressure on the population and the public debt (due to the subsidization). 2) Egypt has been using more and more of its own fossil resources for its own use, also due to subsidizing, and is now close to having to import energy. This again will put more pressure on the public debt and further worsen the macroeconomics standing of the country. 3) In conclusion, all this pressure on public finances diminishes the country's ability to invest in a better infrastructure for food and alternative energies, and improve the economic development for its citizens. Many of these effects have also been important factors in the rise of civil unrest.
Q. What are the opportunities for promoting an updated competitiveness approach?
A. In the coming years, prices will increase and resources will become more difficult to procure. Every country will have to find a sound and balanced approach between resource needs, macroeconomic capacity to develop the country and to access these resources, and a real continuous improvement of the social evolution of the country. Global Footprint Network and I call this "Competitiveness 2.0," an upgrade of the widely used competitiveness idea promoted by Michael Porter. Competitiveness 2.0 shifts the focus on these three important areas, to give a better understanding of the current situation and the trends that led us here. Competitiveness 2.0 will give the elements necessary to define a framework of future development that will protect a country from continued pressure due to increasing resource constraints around the globe. Such a strategy will improve a country's competitive standing and allow it early on to profit from its repositioning due to a better economic, and hence social, evolution.
Q. How will this change the way countries' economic success is viewed today?
A. Today, economic success is generally measured by looking at GDP growth, and to a lesser extent at the overall macroeconomic situation. This does not show if such a success is sustainable because a success uniquely based on resource exploration and on the assumption of low prices cannot be maintained. This view does not allow us to identify and address quickly unsustainable economic patterns, like constantly increasing debt. Finally, it does not allow us to value social development, based on a more equally distributed wealth, improved life conditions, and access to better education. In conclusion, using the Competitiveness 2.0 approach will allow a country to develop a really sustainable competitive strategy, and hence ensure a much more sustainable and long-term favorable environment for economic and social development.
Q. Which countries will emerge as the most competitive, and the least?
A. When we look at trends, we can see that countries like Norway are positioned quite strongly, with a good prospect for a sound and sustainable future. For instance, they are using their fossil energy resources to finance future projects to increase sustainability and using renewable energies, like hydro, for their own energy needs. By doing so, Norway is creating a very sound macroeconomic situation. Such a positioning unlinks them from the negative effects of resource scarcity and creates the wealth for future sustainable development.
On the other hand, countries like Egypt expose themselves to major risks of food crises and energy dependency, which will limit their capacity to create the infrastructure to improve social and economic development. Furthermore, given the advanced state of these trends, solutions without a major short-term negative impact will be very difficult to find and implement.


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Summer Strawberry Collection, 4" Plant 6-Pack
- Summary
An ever-bearing (or "day neutral") variety, Albion strawberries are prized for their very large size (up to1 1/2" wide), their sweetness and their extended season of productivity. These sustainably grown plants are high yielding, with robust runners and stalks that produce a steady harvest of berries from June through October. Resistant to disease, heat and humidity, the variety is very easy to grow. Enjoy the fresh berries over yogurt, waffles and pancakes for breakfast, use them to make smoothies, salads and homemade jams; or puree and add to homemade ice cream and refreshing drinks.
- Zones 4–9.
- Suitable for container or ground planting.
- 3" to 4" high plants ship in 4" diam. grower's pots.
- Plant during the fall season in warmer climates; plant after the ground thaws in colder climates.
- Day neutral plants will produce two to three harvests of fruit intermittently from spring through fall.
- Require full sun and regular water.
- Six plants.
- Sustainably grown in USA.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
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- Grows 6"–8" high, 12" wide.
- Plant in full sun in fast-draining, loamy soil at depth of 3"; space 2'–3' apart.
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Dear Tom and Ray: For the past four to six weeks, when I start my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer first thing in the morning, the smell of gas and sometimes oil comes out of the air-conditioning vents. Once the car has run for five minutes or so, the smell dissipates and does not come back for the rest of the day. We typically keep the car in the garage overnight. My husband does not think this is a big deal, because I have taken it to the mechanic twice and he didn't find a problem. The first time I took it in, he replaced the thermostat in the coolant system. The second time, he conducted a fuel-pressure test and an evaporative smoke test. The results did not show any problems. I am still driving it with the gas smell in the morning. I drive my two young girls (ages 5 and 2) around daily. Is my husband right, that I should not worry? Or should I be concerned, take it to a different mechanic and ask himto do … what?
— Shannon
Ray: I'd be concerned but not alarmed, Shannon. Let's assume that what you're smelling is gas, rather than oil. What do you need to be concerned about when you smell gas?
Tom: Fire usually is at the top of my list. And to the great thrill of every hungry liability lawyer in the country, I'm going to suggest that the risk of a gasoline fire from your particular problem, Shannon, is relatively low (not nonexistent, but low). Why? Because it's been examined carefully by mechanics twice, and they've found no leak.
Ray: It takes very little gasoline to make a lot of gasoline smell. And if your gasoline smell is dissipating after five minutes and not coming back for the rest of the day, it's probably being caused by a very small amount of seepage.
Tom: That said, breathing gasoline fumes is not good for the old brain cells — especially the brain cells of little kids. So, for that reason, I would ignore your husband and push to get this fixed.
Ray: When you park the car at night, the fuel system is still under tremendous pressure. My guess is that as the engine cools down, some small fitting or hose shrinks a little and allows a little bit of gasoline to seep out.
Tom: And the next day, when you turn on the car, the smell of that gasoline wafts right into the cowl at the bottom of the windshield and comes into the passenger compartment through your vents. Then, as the engine heats back up, the gasoline evaporates and the leak seals itself up, and everything is fine for the rest of the day.
Ray: The best way to find this kind of small leak is with an old-fashioned emissions wand. Before everything was centralized in the car's data port, we used to stick a wand in the tailpipe to test a car's emissions system. That wand was designed to pick up microscopic amounts of unburned gasoline — which were supposed to be combusted or catalyzed before they got to the tailpipe.
Tom: So if you can find a mechanic who still has an emissions wand, he can probe around the engine compartment and use it to detect a very small amount of gasoline anywhere.
Ray: What you want to do is leave the car with that mechanic overnight. Try to simulate the exact conditions under which it misbehaves. So drive the car over one evening, park it and leave the key. Then let the mechanic use that very sensitive wand to pinpoint the leak in the morning, before the engine heats up and the leak disappears.
Tom: And in the meantime, keep the 2- and 5-year-olds from smoking cigars in the car first thing in the morning, just to be on the safe side. Good luck, Shannon.
Have a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack Talk Cars in care of King Feature Syndicate Group, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019.


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Here's how RW members rated this race (145 votes).
In full: Good course,with a hill from about 9 to 11 miles that i didn't really notice until i realised i was tiring and slowing. It crept up on you! Thankfully the last 2 miles were downhill so i was able to pull myself together for the final push. Well marshalled and organised though if the weather had been like 2 weeks previous the car park[an uncut grass field] would have been impossible to use[organisers are you listening?].Nice looking t shirt as well. A good day. Date of review: May 15, 2012
In short: First time this year, but really enjoyed it and will be backDate of review: May 15, 2012
In short: Well organised, friendly, beautiful routeIn full: Great race, lovely friendly atmosphere, well organised, very supportive marshals and water stations.. Car parks busy but organised. Undulating route, uphill miles 10-11 but that allows a lovely downhill 2 miles at the end. Got a PB too so very pleased. Thank you to the organisers.Date of review: May 15, 2012
In short: Great race once againIn full: Another great Hinckley Half. Well organised and a delightful course. Plenty of drinks, good crowds, nice energy bar and tshirt at finish. A bigger event than previous years - possibly nearing its numbers limit, as course was tight for first 2 miles, and car park was at capacity. Will definitely be backDate of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Well organised, great courseIn full: organisation was very good, course was well marshalled and excellent number of drinks stations. Although some comments refer to a hill it was more like a little bump and they seemed to come up at just the right stage each time to fractionally change your running style which helps with the overall muscle usage. Would I do it again - definitely if I am in the area.Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Great venue and courseIn full: Very tight for the first few miles, which turned out to be a positive as it stops you going out too fast. Plenty of drink stations, good mix of runners, somehow managed a p.b. so I'll be back!Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Lovely run in the sunIn full: Having not done this for a couple o years i gave it another go. New course PB and very well organised run, i'm sure the hill seemed shorter n not as steep as the last time i did it either.Cracking day out :)Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: A good race ,well organisedIn full: Nice race,well organised and a good mix of runners .Good support on the route and well marshalled,plenty of water stations .Only negative was the poor quality tee shirt ,I will definitly do this race againDate of review: May 13, 2012
In short: Very good and picturesque route, beginner friendly. Thats including the beginner friendly hills at the end! ;)Date of review: May 13, 2012
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Topic: DRYing up a Private Messaging Controller
The app I'm building utilizes private messaging between the users. The user is allowed to type in one or more usernames to send a message to. Since the users must be looked up separately to see if they are valid usernames, I can't really validate them within the user model. I came up with this.
def create
@user = current_user
if request.post?
#sort_recipients returns a hash of valid and invalid usernames
recipients = sort_recipients(params[:message][:recipient])
if recipients[:invalid].empty?
messages = recipients[:valid].collect do |recipient_id|
@message = Message.new( :sender_id => current_user.id,
:recipient_id => recipient_id,
:subject => params[:message][:subject],
:body => params[:message][:body])
if messages.all?(&:valid?)
flash[:success] = "Message Sent"
redirect_to :controller => "message", :action => "inbox"
render :action => :create
@message = Message.new( :sender_id => current_user.id,
:recipient_id => params[:message][:recipient],
:subject => params[:message][:subject],
:body => params[:message][:body])
@message.errors.add_to_base("Sorry, the following usernames were invalid:
#{recipients[:invalid].join(', ')}")
render :action => :create
As you can see,it is very ugly, and is not very DRY either.
I was thinking I could store the recipient_name instead of the recipient_id in the model...but I wasn't sure if that would end up being much better.
Any help would be appreciated.


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Stay far away! - 8/8/2014
Move here six years ago, and was very optimistic. I love meeting new people and adventure. Me my husband and two kids moved here from Louisville are. This place is like a gaping sore to the entire state of Ky. The people are the most ignorant I have ever seen, seriously. Since moving here I have seen animals neglected everywhere I look, I mean til the point of death. The animal shelter here got in trouble for taking them out back and shooting them... no lie! My children have witnessed animals being skinned alive and burned to death in Agriculture class, called the school and nothing happened, except my child was tortured at school. My children have been taught in trailers since we moved here, but there are multi million $ churches on every corner.This also is a right to work state=they can do whatever they want to you. I have been off work getting into my vehicle and been told I have to work 4 more hours. My daughter worked somewhere for a year that come to find out was paying her $5.15hr when it should have been $7.25! Called the local labor lawyer=nothing happened! No unions and they are proud of that! If you are a supporter of unions don't tell anyone.There are no jobs, and a really high paying one around here is $15 an hr. If you want to buy a home or rent one it will usually have a slum landlord behind it, or have black mold inside the home. The cost for rent for something nice around here for a family of 4 is $1000-$1600 a month. Very humid and double the bugs of what your used to. The healthcare is the worst I have seen in my entire life and I'm 40! My child broke her arm in gymnastics and it literally took 6 days after all the paperwork from the Dr. Got to the bone Dr. before she received a cast!!!! 6 days with a broken arm, seriously? An ice storm hit here a few years ago... the population here is around 25,000.......I did not have power during freezing temps. For over month! There is a place here called Kevil KY., no one seems to talk about the nuclear plant that is there and the contaminated environment...... btw that's 12miles away from the new high school! The bottom line is if you haven't went to school with or personally know the few individuals who run this town you won't get anywhere. Everything here is based on the "buddy system" NOT qualifications. I want to make it here until my husband's contract is up (4yrs from now) but I don't think there is enough love in the world to make it plausible to live here. Run far away from this place...... do not learn the hard way like me![Comment on this Posting]
hometown - 12/24/2013
i was born and raised in paducah moved to california 1979 i want to move back so bad but i live on fixed income and pay 1,000d in rent so can't save up have to go to food bank in order to eat on top of that my water and gas/electric are getting turned off because i can't pay so stop your moaning that theres nothing to do!!![Comment on this Posting]
Nice People, Boring Town - 8/26/2013
I moved here for my husband's job 2 years ago with our 2 small children. I immediately noticed how friendly everyone is. At least to your face, because it didn't take me long to figure out that it is also a very "gossipy" town, hence a little thing called "topix". (Shudder) I have always lived in larger cities and so Paducah was a bit of a culture shock for me. Very difficult to live here if you don't have family or friends. Most people who do live here were born and raised, so its close to impossible to meet and mingle with others in the same situation.
Church is the only thing to do around here and being a non-believer (in organized-type religion, anyway), I feel that if "my secret" were to get out, I'd be burned at the stake! I have lived in a lot of different places and this is the first place where there was prayer at a job orientation, or I'm asked immediately upon meeting someone what church I attend.
There is no Target, no YMCA, no Whole Foods, no 24Hour Fitness, no zoo, no museums (other than the quilter's museum, which perplexes me b/c there also isn't a Joanne fabrics anywhere around here). Just nothing to do. Really, nothing. So we will not be spending year #3 here.[Comment on this Posting]
Paducah Culture & Attactions - 7/1/2013
Paducah is a nice friendly place to live great place to rise a family with a low cost of living. The city needs some Attractions like a Zoo or Water Park to help the city grow. West Paducah is growing fast. Lots of new businesses are popping up in West Paducah with the grow of the population. Meanwhile inside the city limits of Paducah there no population growth. Either way if you live in Paducah or West Paducah Its a place some one can move too and Start a life very Easily everyone is so friendly.[Comment on this Posting]
Medical Facilities - 4/1/2013
Multiple and the best in the area
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Quilters staying in private homes in Paducah, Kent - 4/19/2012
It is astonishing how locals that live in Paducah can open up their homes for the "Quilters" lodging and accomodations, when by law, if
a resident charges any kind of fee (whether non-profit or not)they are
required by the LAW to be licensed and inspected and present a
business license. It is totally against all standards of the law to charge anyone to "stay" in a persons' private home unless they are inspected and have a business license. This arrangement has had
a tremendous impact for us that do own bed and breakfast and prepare for the quilters all year long and that do have the proper license and home inspections. When trying to talk to Mr. Paxton about this situation, his rude secretary said he was too busy. Go figure..
Barbwire n Roses bed and breakfast in Calvert City KY and the Rose of the Lake bed and breakfast in Grand Rivers KY are inspected and present
our business license proudly.
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no title - 12/26/2009
I live in Paducah, ky. it is ok.[Comment on this Posting]
Temporary/Rental Housing - 6/15/2009
Although there is a high vacancy rate in the city, the quality of available rental housing is questionable. Rental apartments and housed are typically older units, and many are government assisted or public units.[Comment on this Posting]
Paducah? What is in Paduah? How do you spell that? - 8/10/2008
P.A.D.U.C.A.H.....The most asked questions I get when people; family,friends and strangers find out I'm moving to Paducah. I'm moving because my husband's career is taking us there. It's not a bad place, really, it is a pretty place; to visit is what I'm thinking as the words come out of my mouth, for the tenth time. Unfortunately, Paduah does not have much to offer in shopping. And I am a woman....OMG what will I do....how often will I travel to Nashville to shop, my mind wonders... I find it very stange there is no Target, Stein Mart, Fresh Market, Publixs, Cold Water Creek but they have Talbots. Figure that one out. Should I even mention shopping for food, only Walmart and Krogers. I'm told time after time, there is money in this city due to the company my husband is working for but there is not much to offer for the shopper. However, there are alot of places eat. Still on my quest to make Paducah my home even if you must get out of your car and walk inside a building to purchase a cup of coffee at Starbuks.[Comment on this Posting]
Retirement haven - 3/31/2008
My Wife & I retired to Paducah 2 1/2 yrs ago after 30+ years in Hawaii. We chose Paducah for it's mild climate, low cost of living, scenic beauty, friendly people and great shopping & hospitals. We have never had second thoughts about our decision to retire here. Being a bluegrass fan, a stock car fan and a gardener (new at this) we find plenty to keep us occupied. It's just a great place!
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Paducah, KY - a diamond in the rough - 12/25/2007
Interestingly, over the years what Paducah has lost it has gained by migrants from other national locales. So, what has Paducah lost? It's native sons and daughters who went away to college or military and did not return. However, the reasons why these young people did not return to their "home town" is why others have relocated to Paducah.
Paducah is the largest town in western Kentucky and at under 30k population, it offers OPPORTUNITY to many small businesses and larger businesses relocating to a very moderate year round climate and the gateway to points north, south and east (St. Louis, Louisville/Lexington, Nashville) via I-24. Paducah has become the stopping off point for travelers because it has a decent size Shopping Mall, access to a Riverboat Casino (across the river in Metropolis, IL), much history, headquarters of the International Quilter Museum, a large new Cultural Center (entertainment, theatrical shows, etc.). Paducah is an old pre-Civil War city and was once General U.S. Grant's southern headquarters for a while.
Also, Paducah is a short drive to the largest twin man-made lakes in America (Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake), land between the Lakes recreation area and natual wildlife preserve (an outdoorsman's paradise for hunting, fishing, camping, etc.).
Paducah has also become one of the nation's hidden jewels for retirees due to it's geographical location, cultural activity, recreation, regional shopping, superb medical facilities (Western Baptist Hospital and Lourdes Hospital), low cost of living, affordable property values, and moderate climate due to its being located on the Ohio River.[Comment on this Posting]
Paducah, KY - 4/5/2007
After living in the central part of Illinois for years I have spent my last 20 years in the Paducah area. I have found the city very well below the cost of living from my former area. The tax structure is some what different than what I am use to but over all I find a very comfortable and affordable area[Comment on this Posting]
A little different than what I am used to. - 10/4/2006
It must be a difference in cultures, I am originally from the southwest USA, but people in this area seem to be more pushy about religion. It was a little bit of a shock (and maybe even intimidating) for me to be asked about my religious beliefs so much in a short period of time by virtual strangers. I'm agnostic and I, personally, am sensitive towards other's beliefs. I think it is ok to believe in a higher being of your choice or not believe. So, to me, it was shocking to be around people who cared so much about my beliefs.
Aside from that, Paducah is a nice little town. There seems to be a sense of community spirit. Lots of good places to eat. Kirchoff cookies are the best.
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hate it - 7/19/2006
no activities and nothing to offer outsiders coming here to work or live with the exception of quilters[Comment on this Posting]


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Debates of March 17th, 1997
House of Commons Hansard #145 of the 35th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was consumers.
- Privilege
- Excise Tax Act
- Recognizing Members
- Francophonie
- Justice
- The Economy
- The Budget
- Foreign Aid
- Transfers To Provinces
- St. Patrick's Day
- Endangered Species
- Ports Canada Police
- St. Patrick's Day
- Health Care
- Montreal's East End
- Bloc Quebecois
- 1997 Brier
- Renewable Fuels
- Montfort Hospital
- Organized Crime
- The Economy
- Job Creation
- The Economy
- Tobacco
- Lac Barrière Reserve
- Health
- Somalia Inquiry
- Employment Insurance
- Justice
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Transport
- Presence In Gallery
- Points Of Order
- Government Response To Petitions
- Criminal Code
- Cultural Grants Acknowledgement Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Request For Emergency Debate
- An Act To Amend Certain Laws Relating To Financial Institutions
- Canada Labour Code
- Copyright Act
Excise Tax Act
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
The Speaker
I know that consumers, as I, will wait with bated breath for the end of your speech. You still have four minutes and the floor will be yours if you wish at the end of question period today.
It being almost 2 p.m., we will proceed to Statements by Members.
Recognizing Members
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Stan Dromisky Thunder Bay—Atikokan, ON
Mr. Speaker, there are thousands of Canadians who do not know the name of the member of Parliament who is speaking from in Chamber at this very moment.
Currently, Mr. Speaker, you address members according to ridings. My name and riding are printed for a few seconds in small letters at the bottom of the TV screen.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind and severely visually impaired Canadians have indicated that this practice is unfair, given that blind persons cannot read members' names and province of origin as printed on the screen.
I recommend that it would be more appropriate to have members addressed by their name, riding and province. This would only pertain to the manner in which the Speaker addresses members and not to the manner in which members address each other in the House.
In the name of fairness I pray that this recommendation be given serious consideration.
Statements By Members
March 17th, 1997 / 1:55 p.m.
Maurice Dumas Argenteuil—Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, 1997 is a banner year for la Francophonie. This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Charte de la langue française, the 10th anniversary of the Semaine du français, the 5th anniversary of the Semaine internationale de la Francophonie and the 7th anniversary of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie in Quebec. These various events have now been combined in the Francofête, being held for the first time from March 16 to March 23, with the author Marie Laberge as honourary chair.
The Francofête is an event marked by pride and excellence. At the heart of this event we find the French language, the official and common language of Quebecers at work, in communications, business, culture and education.
To quote Yves Duteuil: "It is a beautiful language with magnificent words that expresses its history through its many accents". This week is a wonderful opportunity to speak, write, read, sing and love this language of ours.
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Art Hanger Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Reform Party's fresh start for justice has the Liberal Party's spin doctors scrambling for answers.
An access to information request clearly points to the Liberal failure to deal with hardened criminals who make a career out of hurting or killing innocent Canadians. The Liberal justice minister believes that capital punishment and truth in sentencing are "buzzwords" and are an act of revenge.
The Liberal idea of a safer society is to release violent offenders earlier because it is cheaper to do so, all under the name of rehabilitation. Liberals do not believe that the punishment should fit the crime. Neither do they believe that criminals are responsible for their actions. They say that you and I and society are to blame.
The bottom line is that the Liberal government continues to support criminals with its weak laws. On the other hand, innocent citizens are victimized and to the Liberal mind this is good.
The Liberal government is deluded. Fresh start for justice is the only answer to law and order in this country.
The Economy
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Vic Althouse Mackenzie, SK
Mr. Speaker, for more than a decade this government and the previous one have pursued the same economic policies: deregulate, cut spending, lay off workers.
Both business and government have sung the same tune. Has it worked? We have 45 per cent more child poverty in the country than in 1989 when this House passed a motion to do away with it. Today's Globe and Mail reports that the working poor are now6 per cent worse off than 10 years ago.
University of Saskatchewan economists tell us that realized net farm income for their province was $315 million in 1996, or about $5,000 per farm. The projections are that it will be lower in 1997.
Bankruptcies hit record levels in 1996 under these policies. Real income for most Canadians is declining as are living standards. However, big business profits are up and so is the stock market. But for ordinary people, nothing but harder times.
Foreign Aid
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Sue Barnes London West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I recently attended the 46th parliamentary seminar in the United Kingdom. Participants included legislators from all corners of the globe: Malawi, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Uganda. The seminar coincided with Commonwealth Day, March 10.
Canada is held in high esteem abroad and is well served by its commitment to multilateral organizations such as the Commonwealth and la Francophonie.
One of the lasting impressions I will have will be the importance of our country's foreign aid to the well-being of fellow Commonwealth and la Francophonie citizens. I urge all members, as legislators in one of the richest and most senior members of both organizations, to recognize and promote the value of foreign assistance.
I call on the government during la semaine internationale de la Francophonie, specifically the Minister for International Co-operation, to continue our foreign aid activities so that we may look forward to a time when we will be members of organizations such as la Francophonie and the Commonwealth where wealth is indeed-
Foreign Aid
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Kenora-Rainy River.
Transfers To Provinces
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Bob Nault Kenora—Rainy River, ON
Mr. Speaker, as an Ontario MP I have been hearing a lot of whining from Mike Harris and his chorus line in the Reform Party. They are trying to blame every cut in Ontario on the federal government.
They are tossing out accusations that Ontario's transfers have been cut by over 40 per cent. The fact is, when this government assumed office, total transfers to Ontario, cash and tax points, amounted to $10.3 billion. This year it is $9.1 billion.
The real reduction is 11 per cent, which only represents 2.5 per cent of provincial revenues. The 1996 budget includes a plan to start increasing transfers once again.
How much has Mike Harris cut? More than $6 billion from hospitals, schools, municipalities, social assistance and shelters for battered women. And why has he had to make these cuts? To pay for an irresponsible $5 billion tax cut for his rich friends.
Reformers can say what they like, but my constituents do not buy their sudden belief in medicare. I look forward to pitting our record and commitment to social programs against these right wing relics of the past.
St. Patrick's Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pierrette Venne Saint-Hubert, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday thousands of Quebecers filled St. Catherine Street to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, when all Quebecers become O'Quebecers, as Cardinal Turcotte pointed out.
St. Patrick's Day is a time to remember when this community came to Quebec from its country of origin some 150 years ago to escape the potato famine. The conditions for these immigrants on board ship and subsequently in quarantine on Grosse-Île remain painful memories that testify to the courage and determination of the Irish.
In his sermon yesterday in St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was founded 150 years ago, Cardinal Daly recalled the warm welcome extended in the past by Canada's francophones who, together with the Irish already established in Montreal, worked so hard to alleviate the suffering of these Irish newcomers.
St. Patrick's Day has become a tradition in Quebec. We all celebrate this day and hope that this tradition will be maintained for many years to come.
A happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone.
Endangered Species
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Philip Mayfield Cariboo—Chilcotin, BC
Mr. Speaker, the people of Cariboo-Chilcotin support the protection of endangered species but they oppose Bill C-65, the federal government's endangered species protection act.
Bill C-65 threatens the rights and livelihoods of thousands of responsible ranchers, miners, foresters and landowners in the B.C. interior. It gives federal authorities the power to dictate to responsible landowners and users how they will use their land. It offers no compensation to landowners and users who are forced to leave productive land dormant, and Bill C-65 allows activist groups to go to court solely to stop resource development. This bill is an unfair, unbalanced and unsatisfactory piece of legislation.
Fortunately there is a better way. The Reform Party has proposed 42 amendments that would ensure fair compensation, co-operation by all concerned and a commitment to the preservation of all endangered species. If the government refuses to pass these amendments I will vote against Bill C-65 on behalf of the people of Cariboo-Chilcotin.
Ports Canada Police
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Elsie Wayne Saint John, NB
Mr. Speaker, Friday's announcement by the Minister of Transport abolishing Ports Canada Police bypasses the democratic process in this House. Bill C-44, the Canada marine act, is presently before the House. There are provisions in that bill that deal with ports police. It is confusing that the minister would abolish ports police before Bill C-44 is passed.
In the announcement the minister has placed access control in the hands of the ports and municipal police forces to ensure standard police services at the ports. But the minister made no reference to the present ports police officers. What are the minister's plans for these dedicated and specially trained people? And what is he going to do about continued funding for such services?
The ports police officers are specialists in their field. They are trained and knowledgeable in national and international crime. Why is the minister subjecting our communities to the possibility of increased crime? I urge this minister and this House to reconsider what came out on Friday.
St. Patrick's Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Shaughnessy Cohen Windsor—St. Clair, ON
Mr. Speaker, 150 years ago the great potato famine was devastating the Irish countryside and Irish tenants were fleeing their homeland.
Today Canada, while celebrating St. Patrick's Day, also celebrates the great migration of those people who became the backbone of so many of our communities. Whether it is corned beef and cabbage at the historic Victoria Tavern in Windsor or a green beer at the Knights of Columbus in Tecumseh, the people of Canada are all Irish today.
However, as we enjoy the fun, let us not lose sight of the historical fact that so many came here out of such a great tragedy and that they joined with others to build one of the great free democracies of the world.
Health Care
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Tony Valeri Lincoln, ON
Mr. Speaker, health care continues to be a priority for my constituents in Lincoln, and they are worried about its future.
As the Ontario government continues to pursue its plans to restructure hospitals like the West Lincoln Memorial in Grimsby and St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, let me share with the House what my constituents are saying. They want a health care system that is focused on patient care and wellness and not one that offers fewer services at fewer locations.
Let us be clear. Premier Harris has decided to close hospitals in Ontario. That is his choice and no one else's. The National Forum on Health stated that Canadians want the federal government to continue to play a strong role in protecting our publicly funded medicare system. The government has demonstrated that support through the recent budget which invests in the delivery of health care services.
Clearly we will continue to ensure that our universal health care system is protected and meets the needs of all Canadians.
Montreal's East End
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mac Harb Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, for too many years, the east end of Montreal has been associated with factory closings and unemployment. As of today, this unfortunate perception will change and there is new hope for the east end of Montreal.
At a press conference this morning, the Minister of Human Resources Development announced a $8.1 million subsidy to Iris Inc., a sock manufacturer. This financial assistance comes out of
the 30 per cent of the transitional job fund which has been earmarked for Quebec.
Thanks to this partnership between the Government of Canada, the municipality of Ville d'Anjou and the private sector, an expansion plan worth an estimated $63.7 million will create more than 3,000 permanent full time jobs in the east end of Montreal over the next three years.


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I have been reducing my yeast amounts from 0.35% to 0.2% in 0.05 increments.By looking at these pics can you tell if I used the right amount of IDY?Flour 100%Water 63%Salt 2%IDY 0.2%EVOO 3.5%Vital wheat gluten 2%Water was 100 FDough ball was 76.1 FPut in cooler for 25 hrs, temp 55-59F
Or you can keep the same amount of yeast and just use RT water.
Mark,Based on the fermentation temperature range and duration, I think the IDY is still too much. I would start with 0.05% IDY and work up from there in increments if needed. I would say even lower but I am not sure what effect the high amount of oil might have on the fermentation process.Peter
Jackie, I have been increasing the water temp to get the dough ball temp where it is.I have used water at 85F and the dough ball temp was 71F.Mark
Mark what is the benefit of a specific finishing dough temp?
Mark,Can you tell us what dough ball weight you are using, or the thickness factor and pizza size, and also the type/brand of flour and vital wheat gluten you are using?Peter
Mark,Peter referenced Tom Lehmanns article about final dough temperatures and friction factors to me at Reply 1592 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,21559.msg239925.html#msg239925Norma
Do you recall the reason why one wants a specific dough temp. I assume it has to do with the fermentation equation. By looking at my ingredients etc, Peter can figure out how much IDY I should use. I assume that he has a mathematical formula based on all the variables including water temp and finished dough temp. I now know why I should have studied more math in school!Mark
Mark, from my own experimentations, I have noted that specific dough temps make little difference in the end crust and crumb especially amongst other more important variables like how the dough is made, hydration levels, fermentation length and temp, and baking temps. It is obvious that the water temp and dough temp does affect yeast performance and thus fermentation time. But you can easily adjust either yeast amount or fermentation temps to accomodate your schedule. The only advantage I see to achieving a specific end dough temp would be consistency. Whether in a commercial setting or at home, a specific finishing dough temp with a specific amount of yeast used at a specific fermentation temp will take a certain amount of time before the dough is ready to be baked. I have also noted that there is little difference in end product with a finishing dough temp of even as much as 10 F as either dough will approximate the temp of the environment fairly quickly after mixing is done. And once that happens, any advantage assumed will be minimized. I am by no means discouraging anyone from measuring dough temps, but I find it more of a mental exercise that bears little difference in the end product. The only thing I would caution folks is to not have a too high of a dough temp (>120F?) as that could kill the yeast. I could also see using higher finishing dough temps for a same day dough as the higher temps could speed up enzyme activity and produce a slightly more flavorful dough but that is subjective at best. Chau
Thank you Walter for your insight and age old wisdom. There definitely is much to be said for experience.That's why I keep cooking, to get more experience, and feed myself and my wife, of course Mark
Hi Mark: Thanks! The info age has its definite good points for sure but I prefer the discovery/apprentice way of learning. Your pies look great and are better than most in Santa Rosa I bet! Do you know Gio's in Santa Rosa? If you ever go by there ask for Ana and tell her Walter and Judy say hi from Ohio. She is a Mexican girl(woman now) that we took in when she was 11. She told us she is tossing pizzas there. Walter
Peter, 100 thanks to you for your efforts to organize this reply. It will take some time for me to digest the contents. Your help in all matters pizza formulation are priceless. I am honored to be the recipient of such knowledge.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (589 votes).
In short: A magnificent and masochistic start to the year. In full: Not even the biblical weather could dampen the spirits of this year's Knacker Cracker. The course was tough, particularly in the torrential rain, but the atmosphere of the runners and volunteers is first rate. A fine start to the year. Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: Knackering funDate of review: January 2, 2014
In short: Not for the faint hearted, but a have to do 10kIn full: Weather this year was pretty challenging, I wondered why the registration area had moved this year until I saw the video of it being blown off the hill. Slightly shorter than last year as one of the direction signs was blown down and everyone followed the runner in front. Still it was as hard, fun and challenging as ever. Looking forward to next years race maybe it will be snowing.Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: Good game good gameIn full: Great race yet again, only niggle was everyone taking a wrong turn due to a sign being blown over. The weather was atrocoius and the crew have to be commended for the race taking place at all.Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: Love this New Year's Race - Fancy Dress A Must!In full: So far i've raced as Flash, A Jockey and Sherlock Holmes... love it. Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: You just have to do itIn full: It was great just being there.Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: No better way to start the new yearDate of review: January 2, 2014
In short: The Spartans could have learnt a lot from Dr.RobIn full: Really pleased that Dr Rob hadn't called off the event despite the conditions and fact that much of the surrounding area was sealed off and on a flood alert. At first I thought the shorter route was a safety measure - having seen most of the event equipment get blown across Boxhill but then I started to get dark thoughts, waiting for the bonus hill to appear, Thankfully it never did and to be honest on a day like today the short distance was enough of a challenge. Hats off to the three special runners who knackered and knickered their cracker by going back and completing the full course. Big thanks to the Marshall's who had to stay out in the elements longer than a spartan baby on the side of a hill. Thanks to Dr,Rob for pointing out that I was showing signs of hypothermia and suggested I sit back in the car - and that was before the start! The soup dragon and roblets for administering warm soup, carrots and shiny things.And finally to the snowman - if you could still make the effort to be out in those conditions marshalling then it is only fair that we runners do our best to take part.Date of review: January 1, 2014
In short: A small intimate race... Please don't change.In full: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain made 2014 a tough year. Lesser organisers would have cancelled, but not Trionium. Well done for that. Only gripe was someone leading the whole field onto the wrong route so ended up being a few km short. Looking forward to 2015 though.Date of review: January 1, 2014
In short: Howling wind, pouring rain, steep hills, Loads of mud but great fun In full: Great race. Unfortunately due to the horrendous weather a sign blew away and the race was a bit shorter than planned. But hey stuff happens. Really enjoyed it and some of the fancy dress costumes were brilliant. Great way to kick off the year. Thanks Rob Date of review: January 1, 2014
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Norma,I went to the PetSmart website at http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3480958 to look more closely at the ingredients list for the milk replacer product. It looks like it has many of the ingredients that you are considering using for your dough enhancer blend under the thread at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,13385.0.html. I also see under Directions for Use that the milk replacer is not for human consumption. It is hard to imagine that it would cause harm to humans, much like someone eating dog or cat food. Peter
I dont know if I will try the milk replacer again next week in a higher percent. If I do, you have any recommendations for the amount to try?
Norma,For a product not intended for human consumption and with about 35 different ingredients, many of which are alien to me, I am not sure what you will get by further experimenting with the product. With so many ingredients, there would be no way to know what caused what effects. Peter


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Customer Education
Welcome to FNBSC's Customer Education Center.
With banking transactions occurring more and more online, First National Bank of Southern California is dedicated to finding more creative ways to stay connected and provide additional value to our customers. We know that educated customers are more loyal customers. With our new Customer Education Center, we want you to know that your financial well-being is our priority and with access to topics such as enhancing customer awareness of identity theft prevention and relaying the importance of maintaining up-to-date internet security software, both personal and financial information is at your fingertips.
By operation of federal law, beginning January 1, 2013, funds deposited in a noninterest-bearing transaction account (inluding and Interest on Lawyer Trust Account) no longer will receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Beginning January 1, 2013, all of a depositor's accounts at an insured depository institution, including all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, will be insured by the FDIC up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount ($250,000), for each deposit insurance ownership catagory.
For more information about FDIC insurance coverage of noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, visit http://www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/unlimited/expiration.html
Identity Theft
Tools to prevent Identity Theft
- Do not give out financial information like checking and credit card numbers;
- Report lost or stolen checks immediately, we can block payment on them;
- Notify your banker of suspicious phone inquiries such as individuals asking for account information to verify a statement;
- Closely guard your ATM Card and Receipts
- Shred any financial information and bank statements before disposing of them.
The bottom line: If you have questions or concerns about protecting your financial identity, come in and visit your local banker.
There are many individuals and companies out there ready to prey on your financial duress and fear of losing your home. Don't pay large upfront fees for counseling or modification assistance. Know what you are signing. Don't be pressured into signing anything that you have not completely read or understand. Get more than one opinion. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
Avoid any business or individuals that:
- Instruct you to NOT contact your lender, lawyer, and credit or housing counselor
- Accept payment to help you only by cash, cashier's check or wire transfer
- Collects a fee before even providing you with any service
- No matter what your circumstances they guarantee to solve your problems and stop the foreclosure
- Tells you to make your mortgage payments to them instead of directly to the lender
- Tells you in order to help you, you must sign a grant deed transferring title or your property to them
- Offers to fill out all of the paperwork for you
Education is the first line of defense against fraud and deception; it can help you make well-informed decisions before you spend your money.
If you suspect misuse of your personal information to commit fraud, take action immediately. Keep a record of all conversations and correspondence when you take the following suggested steps:
Contact your bank(s) & credit card issuers
Contact your bank(s) & credit card issuers immediately so that the following can be done: Access to your accounts can be protected; stop payments on missing checks; personal identification numbers (PINs) and online banking passwords changed; and a new account opened, if appropriate. Be sure to indicate to the bank or card issuer all of the accounts and/or cards potentially impacted including ATM cards, check (debit) cards and credit cards. Customer service or fraud prevention telephone numbers can generally be found on your monthly statements. Contact the major check verification companies to request they notify retailers using their databases not to accept these stolen checks, or ask your bank to notify the check verification service with which it does business.
Four of the check verification companies that accept reports of check fraud directly from consumers are:
- Telecheck (800) 710-9898
- International Check Services
(800) 631-9656
- ChexSystems (888) 478-6536
- Equifax (800) 437-5120
File a police report with your local police department.
Obtain a police report number with the date, time, police department, location and police officer taking the report. The police report may initiate an investigation into the loss with the goal of identifying, arresting and prosecuting the offender and possibly recovering your lost items. The police report will be helpful when clarifying to creditors that you are a victim of identity theft.
Contact the three major credit bureaus.
Contact the three major credit bureaus & request a copy of your credit report. Review your reports to make sure additional fraudulent accounts have not been opened in your name or unauthorized changes made to your existing accounts. Check the section of your report that lists "inquiries." Request the "inquiries" be removed from your report from the companies that opened the fraudulent accounts. In a few months, order new copies of your reports to verify your corrections and changes to make sure no new fraudulent activity has occurred. Request a "fraud alert" for your file and a victim's statement asking creditors to call you before opening new accounts or changing your existing ones. This can help prevent an identity thief from opening additional accounts in your name.
The major credit bureaus and their phone numbers are:
▪ Equifax www.equifax.com (800)685-1111
▪ Experian www.experian.com (888)397-3742
▪ TransUnion www.transunion.com (800)916-8800
Check your mailbox for stolen mail.
Make sure no one has requested an unauthorized address change, title change, PIN change or ordered new cards or checks to be sent to another address. If a thief has stolen your mail to get credit cards, bank and credit card statements, pre-screened credit offers or tax information, or if an identity thief has falsified change-of-address forms, that's a crime. Contact your local post office and police.
Maintain a written chronology of what happened.
What was lost and the steps you took to report the incident to the various agencies, banks and firms impacted. Be sure to record the date, time, contact telephone numbers, person you talked to and any relevant report or reference number and instructions.


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Davy Jones of The Monkees passed away due to a heart attack down in Florida at the age of 66.
Ringo Starr, Davy Jones and Lulu during the recording session for "Revolution", 1968.
Ringo Starr and The Monkees, Pizza Hut Commercial,1995.
The character of Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) was added on Star Trek in late 1967 in response to the popularity of The Monkees' Davy Jones, and the character's hairstyle and appearance are a direct reference to this.
Not sure how many people are aware of this, but, when the Beatles debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964 that Davy Jones was also on the same show appearing in the musical "Oliver" and performing an act from it
Will Davy Jones be buried in his hometown of Manchester, England?


text: Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are the distinctive forces behind an eclectic group of critically acclaimed, unanimously adored restaurants. Their collection includes: Babbo Ristorante & Enoteca, BAR JAMÓN, CASA MONO, Del Posto, Esca, Lupa Osteria Romana, Otto Enoteca & Pizzeria and Tarry Lodge in New York; B&B Ristorante, Carnevino, and Otto Enoteca & Pizzeria in Las Vegas; and Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza and Mozza2Go in Los Angeles in collaboration with Nancy Silverton. Mario and Joe are currently working on a Green Initiative, incorporating recycling systems and energy and water conservation into their restaurant environments. While each location offers its own culinary identity, all have the signature combination of thoughtful and memorable food, intelligent wine lists, and an emphasis on living life to its absolute fullest. Wherever Mario and Joe go, pleasure follows.


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Lemon Blueberry Cake
- 2 (8-inch) round store-bought (bakery) yellow or white cake layers
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract, divided
- 2 (12-ounce) cans cream cheese flavored frosting
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Fresh blueberries
- Lemon slices, quartered
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Use a knife to slice cake layers in half horizontally. Use a pastry brush to brush each layer with lemonade concentrate; set aside.
Stir 1 teaspoon of lemon extract into each can of frosting; set aside.
To assemble cake: frost and stack the cake layers on top of each other.
Decorate cake with clusters of mint sprigs, blueberries, and quartered lemon slices.
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee
Cooking Tips
More Recipes and Ideas
Cake-Mix Blueberry Pancakes
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Blueberry-Lemon Pie with a Butter Crust
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Blueberry Lattice Cake
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The Knicks clinched a playoff spot this weekend and with the loss to the Cavs we're stuck in either 7th or 8th. Do we try to get the 8th seed so we can play the Bulls? Is that even a good idea considering they can rebound and we can't?
would prefer 8th but we can't throw games we need momentum going into the playoffs
Now I know how Boston felt the last time we played. It is raining 3s. It sucks to be on the other side of it.
So Woodson is definitely trying to get Chandler the defensive player of the year award. The only way to do so is to show everyone how badly the Knicks play defense without him.
Well that was a fun game to watch even if no defense was played. Amare gets beat on the drive but by the time Williams is going into his dunk, the clock had already expired. A foul can't be called once the game is over.
Can I post this even though the game ended 4 hours ago? I bet the Knicks will pull this one out…


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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear three cases involving students suspended for malicious online comments.
School boards and principals had hoped for guidance on the clash between free speech and civility, reports the LA Times.
A middle school principal in northeastern Pennsylvania was shocked to see his photo online along with a description of him as a "hairy sex addict" and a "pervert" who liked "hitting on students" in his office.
A high school principal north of Pittsburgh saw a MySpace profile of himself that called him a "big fag," a "whore" and a drug user.
And in West Virginia, a school principal found out that a girl had created an online site to maliciously mock another girl as a "slut" with herpes.
All three students were suspended and filed suit, claiming their free speech rights had been abridged. The two students who charged their principals with misconduct won in the lower courts. The girl who mocked a classmate lost.


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Joan Powell Blog for July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008 * Yokohama, Japan * FIVB World Grand Prix
The stage is set – our coach's former country and team vs. her new country and team. As the Chinese team entered the warm-up gym much respect was paid to "Jenny" Lang Ping as each Chinese member bowed and many spoke to her as they passed.
The Chinese warm-up took even a more unique approach. They stretched first as a team, and then ran in 2s in a circle around their court with one player chanting in Chinese, "Ready?" and her teammates returning "Ready" in reply – it was militaristic-like almost marching in unison.
The setter had the court with three coaches, while others were in different pockets of the gym doing random acts. One was with a coach who hit into her blocking hands. A few players are hitting into the wall, while three were with a coach in a circle playing hacky sack with the volleyball. The warm-up was not as intense as I had thought it would be – pretty casual.
I missed the beginning of the match as I had to run back to the locker room because our random selected doping candidate was missing her FIVB card. The WGP medical doctor asked me for it just as the warm up was complete and began to write this journal. Interesting as the three chosen in Taipei for "doping" only had to produce their passport and the ID cards have never left my possession. When I turned in the cards this morning prior to warm up, I did not think of counting them. Ran to the locker room and gave it to the medical man.
I had to ask Robyn who was in the warm up area for the starting rotation - Rotation 1 with Berg, Glass, Danielle, Ty and Tom, Foluke with Sykora as the libby.
USA was ahead by one at the first TTO and Bergie made it two with a tape shot serve that fell to the Chinese floor. Bergie served an even tougher deep jumper that caused problems as the Chinese free ball went wide – China took a time out at 10-7. We exchanged points and USA was up by 4 at the second TTO.
There is a contingency of Chinese fans with eight hanging flags and two huge flags on poles waving furiously in the upper deck. Their chants were relentless.
USA double subs – Ogonna for Berg and Robyn for Ty. Ah Mow-Santos connects with Glass uncontested by the Chinese, 17-14. At 18-15, the double subs return with Berg serving. Logan dug a ball to the left side line over the net and the Chinese convert by setting their left side where she challenged Tom to the other sideline.
With a one point lead, Jenny took a time out to China's 17. Tied at 19, Davis replaced Kim Glass. Sharp angle seemed to be the money maker as Glass found earlier and Tom sought at 21-19 – China took their last TO.
We got a huge (incorrect) call to give us 22-19. It seems the second referee was the only one in the arena that thought the Chinese tape shot hit the antennae. China went on to earn two more, but Tom found her spot again – 23-21. China got 22, but Foluke tooled their left side for set point and Glass returned to the line up. Even though we gave them a point, Foluke is dished for the set winner – 25-23.
Rotation 1 again with the same starters; China served an out of bounds ball. Then the same culprit was set in the back row, but the tape shot was determined not to have crossed. We didn't help our cause by serving out of bounds, but Danny jousted to win point 3. Berg in transition set from one sideline to the other where Tom buried it. A block by Tom and Dani and China took the first TO at 5-1. It is so sweet to watch this team start strong and push their opponents.
Three tips in one rally, two from the Americans, set up the Chinese for a strong smack from the leftside – 3-5, but Ty killed one down the line. BR by their big #1, Yimei Wang, but China served in the net – 7-4. Wang helped us again by hitting into the net for the 8-5 TTO.
Couple unanswered points, but Glass hit through the block for point 9. Back to Rotation 1 and Berg served just wide and Wang served her second miss and is replaced at 10-8. Danny blocked a middle tip for a point and blocked again, then in transition the American kept the ball from hitting the floor as the Chinese over passed to Danny for a kill. Logan changed from her sharp cross court to area 6 and found only floor. China's time out at 13-8.
In the counter attack, Berg dug, Stacy bump set to Ty on the right for another point. Ty down the line and the gap widens 15-9. China received serve and the setter put up a great one handed back set for the quick kill, but we got it back at the TTO and are up by 6.
Out of the TO, China found Logan Tom's favorite shot and Wang returned. Berg jousted and beat Wang, but not for a point, but in the counter, Berg gave it to Kim G for the 18-11 lead. China got one, but gave it back on their missed serve. Wang unloads for 13. But again, China had a service error. Gave up a couple points, but on her jumper, Wang gets an "out," I mean "in" by the line judge. TO for USA 20-16. We are able to get Wang off the line by a Ty leftside attack.
Wang buried it from the back row and Davis came in for Kim G. Berg to Ty on the run makes a great set to the right pin – 22-17. Foluke added her stuff block for point 23. China battles and we error, but Ty stoped their effort. Robyn subbed for Ty and Ogonna for Berg at set point. Tom and Foluke joined for the in sync block, 25-19.
Set 3 line up was the same as 1 & 2. KG blocked her first chance – just wide. A few shared points follow and Kim served an ace, but followed up with an error. There is a scramble on Dani's tip in transition, but China overpasses back to her and she makes short work of it – 3-2. China tied it and Logan takes one to the chest, the dig went into the net and is recovered, but China won the point. Each earned one and Foluke got blocked for the biggest spread since we started, 4-6. TO for USA after Logan Tom mishit a muffled sounding thud. She came out of the TO and killed one mid-court. Her missed served at the TTO had the score at 5-8. Errant pass chased down by Berg and the set is to Glass for the touch on the triple block. They hit wide and we were behind by one until Wang launched a bomb. Calm Dani returned it for a point with her bread and butter slide.
At 9-12 Davis entered the court for Kim G. The Chinese are more in sync – more like the team we scrimmaged at last year's WGP. Cannot seem to stop them as the "mo" has definitely changed to China's side – TO for us at 9-14.
Then Emery appeared. Our athletic trainer's voice bellowed in the background, which gave the subs and the players on the court new life. It worked as China had to take a TO at 13-15; Wang got a kill for the second TTO.
Kim G back in for Davis (after a great pancake save). Logan won one at the net and lost one at the service line. Foluke hit a great straight down quick, but China retaliated – 15-18. Wang continued to be the best server on our team! Quick hit wide – NOT –late touch called and it was China's ball at 16-19. BR Tom is blocked; we recover with Ty's little tippy, but Kim G's long serve made it 17-20. Ty was still working and brought Dani to the line, but she cannot dig their right side, 18-21.
Errant serve and we were right back in it with Ogonna for Berg. Robyn is held back, as Ty served in the net; Robyn is then subbed in tried to fire the squad up as she entered the court for Ty. Subs back in and Berg dished to OG and it was 20-22. Stacy and Logan cross on the dig, it was up, but too tight for Robyn; she got called for a double, then Kim G buried the next opportunity, 21-23. We couldn't stop the quick and China served for set point. A couple times over the net and Danny got the kill – time for the double sub and Berg attempted to serve, but China tried to freeze her with their second time out at 22-24. China got one by the Kim G and Danny duo for set three 22-25.
Set 4 finds us back into Rotation 1 with the same players. Kim Glass got aced by Wang. Logan passed to Berg who crosses mid net and back set a great ball to Danny. A high hand ball on defense and we have a pursuit!! Ty saved the ball, we got it over and a miscommunication by China gave us out first point, but Kim G missed her serve.
A 3-5 sub, Ogonna for Glass and we rallied back. Ogonna yelling "White, white, white," got a low ball, but found its way through the block to the Chinese floor; then Logan blocked and Ty got the white for a kill – 7-5, USA. Ty's missed serve is untimely and China gets an extra two points and is up by one at the TTO.
Serves are killing both teams as we each shared misses and then the USA team got aced and a 9-12 time out ensued. Ogonna found the libero's reaching arm that she could not pull back in time as we enter double digits. The crowd went wild on Wang's jumper, but we passed, set and hit their libero for a point. A few more shared points, but more for China as the second TTO found down by 3.
China matched up well with their tall, lanky #9, Zaho, on Foluke, but Lukie managed to squeak one by her. Davis replaced Ty in the back court at 14-17. Absolutely great serve receive by Stacy Sykora and Berg found Foluke, but Logan served out of bounds, 15-18. Logan made up for it with a perfect pass and Ogonna got the kill, but Wang unloaded again, 16-19. Great American defense and Dani with her opposing blocker, Wang, unbalanced and on the run, just missed the side line.
Tayyiba back in after Dani went cross court and China was under the net. Earned back, Wang served a bomb and Ty's attack hit the antennae, 17-22. Ogonna unloaded one herself on the right, 18-22. Stacy was unable to pancake the paint brush by the Chinese middle, but we earned the ball back one more time, before China served for set point – BUT, attacked wide. A collapse dig by Ty and Berg got it out to Logan who put it away, 21-24. Substitution – Bown for Berg in the front row, right side, but the Chinese attack goes between Foluke and Bown.
Set 5 in Rotation 1, with Ogonna in for Glass. Tip on Berg, then a wide Dani attack, China is up 2-0, but Ty wins one for us. Block on the right and then on the left, we win point 2. China's BR error and it's 3-2. Tough serve by Ogonna, caused the Chinese libero to pass in the net; Dani made a swipe which distracted the setter and the ball fell for our 4th point. TO China, 2-4. Dani again rejected the Chinese, 2-5. Wang still in the back court, they earn a left side point. Ty missed the side line, 4-5.
A Stacy and Ogonna miscommunication and the ball fell in transition; tied up at 5, Jenny called a time out. Chinese block and Davis came in for Ogonna. Dani came around for the quick at 6-7. Wide slide and we are tied at 7. Scramble and a great Davis dig to set up the attack for Logan Tom and we are up by one at the switch.
Uncontested line shot by the Chinese and we were tied at 8. Ty came through with a domineering shot off the block that the two defenders could not chase down. The double sub of Robyn for Ty and Glass for Berg was buzzed.
Stacy got handcuffed and then Logan was aced, 9-10. Glass hit into the bottom of the net, 9-11. Robyn forced off the net by the pass and sets a dying ball to Glass who chips it inside the hands of the middle blocker and it fell into area 4.
Trouble at the score table brought both jury members to their feet. It's not us; it has to do with the Chinese serving order. It took way longer than it needed. The Chinese coach was at the table arguing with the second referee. I wished I would have timed it – maybe 5 minutes and the players are getting antsy.
Ogonna returns for Davis. Robyn dug to Foluke who set Ogonna right side for the point, 11-11. Glass is blocked, Foluke dug and Glass got it again for the point to tie at 12.
Miss timing in the middle by China, gave us a nice ball and the ability to set up the kill by Glass. China tipped for 13 all. Glass is enfuego, this time down the line, set, match point and Ty came in for Robyn and Berg for Glass. Ty and Dani on the block – just out, 14-14.
Stacy to Berg to Ty for the slice and set, match point again. Chinese quick went through Dani and Tom, 15s. Tom to Berg, back set to Ty, down the line and we have set, match point again. Dani dug to Berg and Ty took some off with a wide open hand down the line – kill, set, match, 17-15.
It was such a great victory to end on. Lindsey Berg commented in the press conference that the team was very excited about the win and that they played with a great deal of heart today.
Jenny told the press that she had told the players three things today in their meeting: Start well (we tend to have slow starts and are forever playing catch up); everyone has to minimize their errors (35 against Italy) and thirdly win one set. She was very pleased with this highly contested match. Personally I am sure Jenny felt a great deal of pride.
We are proud of her (the only female coach in the entire WGP) and for her players as they wait patiently to see if they are in medal contention as Cuba and Italy will determine our fate.
Joan Powell
Team Leader, U.S. Women's National Team at World Grand Prix
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