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Trustees' Meeting
June 30, 2009
Use this list to access a particular exhibit. The exhibit(s) were either too voluminous or fashioned in a program not compatible to include in the actual minutes.
Consent Agenda
Item #2e Niagara Relicensing,
Item #2h Procurement (Services) Contracts – Business Units and Facilities – Awards and Extensions
Discussion Agenda
Item #5c Chief Financial Officer's Report
Item #6 Power for Jobs Extended Benefits, Energy Cost Savings Benefit Awards and Economic Development Power Program Contract Extensions


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Outdoors briefly
Fish house removal nears
Angler numbers on the Lake Audubon National Wildlife Refuge (southern portion of Lake Audubon) in December, with over 5,400 visits recorded. January and February drew fewer anglers with 4,000 and 2,000 visits, respectively.
Although ice fishing is permitted while ice covers the water, fishermen are reminded that fish houses must be removed by March 15. Portable fish houses may continue to be used if they are removed daily. As fish houses are pulled off the ice, please note that they may not be left unattended on refuge uplands or in parking areas. They must be removed from the refuge.
There are six designated ice access points where vehicles may access or leave the ice at Audubon Refuge. All vehicles, including snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, must stay on public roads, use designated ice access points, or be on the ice. Vehicle use is prohibited across the refuge grasslands.
Fishermen asked to clean up ice
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds winter anglers to clean up the ice after fishing. This not only applies to trash, but fish as well.
It is illegal to leave fish behind on the ice. According to the fishing proclamation, when a fish is caught, anglers must either immediately release the fish back into the water unharmed, or reduce them to their daily possession.
"It is common practice for some anglers to fillet fish on the ice," said Robert Timian, law enforcement chief. "Clean up after yourself. Don't leave the entrails and sides of filleted fish on the ice. Put the carcass in a trash bag and properly dispose of it when you get home."
Rock's crappie ties record
Chris Rick's catch on Jan. 19 tied a state record for crappie that's been on the books for nearly 15 years. The Jamestown angler reeled in a 3-pound, 4-ounce crappie from the Jamestown Reservoir. The record was established in 1998 by Don Newcomb, a Mandan angler who was fishing Lake Oahe.
Hunter education classes filling up
Adults and children looking to take a hunter education class in 2013 are reminded to enroll now as the majority of all classes are held by the end of May.
Zach Peterson, hunter education coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said classes held early in the year fill up quickly because of the deer application deadline. "There is a major demand for classes held before June because they will qualify students for submitting a deer application," Peterson said.
To register, go to the department's website and click on "online course enrollment" under the hunter education heading. Classes are listed by city, and can also be sorted by start date. To register for a class, click on "enroll" next to the specific class, and follow the simple instructions. Personal information is required.
Those who do not have access to the Internet and want to sign up for a class can call the hunter education program in Bismarck at 328-6615. State law requires anyone born after Dec. 31, 1961, to pass a certified hunter education course to hunt in the state. Hunter education is mandatory for youth who are turning 12 years old, and children can take the class at age 11.

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The Michigan legislature has addressed demand response and net metering legislation. "In October 2008, Governor Granholm signed a bill that fosters the deployment of demand response (Senate Bill 213)… In October 2008, Governor Granholm signed a bill that directs the Michigan Public Service Commission to set standards for integrated resource plans (House Bill 5524). The new law requires that integrated resource plans address demand response." [1] Also as part of the same bill the legislature established a statewide net metering program for renewable energy systems. [3]
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate schedule for industrial-scale distributed generation by 1982 and later included the establishment of residential-scale net metering by 2009. By 2008, the Commission had industrial load/demand-side management and curtailable service. As part of the demand-side management effort effective 2008, some utilities started a pilot program to curtail peak load of customers based on hourly pricing. Residential and business Time-of-Day rates were also passed by the Commission by 2007. [4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Parts of Michigan are within the PJM footprint so within that area there is the opportunity for end-use customers to participate in demand response though curtailment service providers.
"In January 2007, the Michigan Public Service Commission determined that all but two of the qualifying utilities in Michigan already offered time-based rates that satisfied PURPA Standard 14 ("Time-Based Metering and Communications") as enacted in EPACT 2005. The Commission, however, did not use language in its January 2007 Order specifically indicating that it was deciding not to adopt PURPA Standard 14.
In January 2007, the Michigan Public Service Commission presented to the Governor its "21st Century Energy Plan," which recommends demand response and AMI. The Commission then created four working groups to support the plan—two of the groups will consider demand response and the smart grid through, respectively, the "Demand Response Team" and the "Smart Grid Team."" [1]
"In January 2007, the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) submitted its 21st Century Electric Energy Plan in response to an executive order from the governor the year before. One of the recommendations in the energy plan is that Michigan's PSC be authorized to require the use of active load management measures by utilities (forecasted to reduce demand by 570 MW in 10 years). The plan also recommends pilot programs employing advanced metering infrastructure to provide real-time price information to customers.
In Consumers Energy's Balanced Energy Initiative, the company forecasted that load management, demand response, and interruptible load programs would reduce retail peak by 9.3 percent by 2030. The reduction would be implemented through a comprehensive AMI program that includes central air conditioning load management and demand response programs for residential and small commercial customers. This program would reduce peak demand as well as ongoing energy requirements.
Consumers Energy plans to conduct a demand response and information pilot aimed at assessing customer behavior in the smart grid environment. The centerpiece of this pilot is a randomized program which places AMI-enabled customers into various dynamic pricing and information treatments while comparing them with strategic control groups…
In addition to future efforts, demand reduction has been conducted in Michigan for many years. Detroit Edison maintains a significant Direct Load Control Interruptible Air Conditioning (IAC) program, which was established over 20 years ago during the days of demand-side management." [2]
Distributed generators include qualifying cogeneration, net metering facilities, and distributed solar photovoltaic systems where prices are at a negotiated contract rate, at a published contract rate, at the companies avoided cost, or at the full service tariff retail rate depending on the type of distributed generator and the utility.
Time-of-Day rates break the cost for electricity into on-peak and off-peak pricing.
Demand-side management includes interruptible and curtailment rates, that charges a reduced rate to customers for allowing specific electrical equipment to be controlled by the company based on individual contracts, or hourly prices.
Alpena Power Co.
- Alpena Power Co. Residential Tariffs
Consumers Energy
- Consumers Energy Rates
Detroit Edison
- Detroit Edison Residential Rates
Indiana Michigan Power Company
- Indiana Michigan Power Company Rates
Upper Peninsula Power Company
Wisconsin Electric Power Company
- Wisconsin Electric Power Company Rates
Wisconsin Public Service
Xcel Energy
- Xcel Energy Residential Rates
- Xcel Energy Business Rates
See the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for information on consumer-owned Cooperatives: http://www.nreca.org/members/MemberDirectory/Pages/default.aspx
Michigan offers a refundable photovoltaic manufacturing tax credit, photovoltaic purchase tariff, and alternative energy personal property tax exemption. The state has grants for energy efficiency programs, and utility rebates for solar.
More information can be found in the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE): http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=MI
State Energy Office:
- Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Energy Division
State Authority Dealing with Energy Regulation:
- Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Michigan Public Service Commission
- Docket Search: http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/
Michigan Compiled Laws
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE): http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=MI
[1] Demand Response and Smart Metering Policy Actions Since the Energy Policy Act of 2005: A Summary for State Officials, Prepared by the U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee for The National Council on Electricity Policy, Fall 2008. URL: http://www.oe.energy.gov/DocumentsandMedia/NCEP_Demand_Response_1208.pdf
[2] Draft for Comment of the National Action Plan on Demand Response The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Staff Docket No. AD09-10, Prepared with the support of The Brattle Group, GMMB, Customer Performance Group, David Lineweber. URL: http://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/03-12-10-demand-response.pdf
[3] Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, Michigan – Net metering, 05/27/2010. URL: http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=MA01R&re=1&ee=1
[4] Alpen Power Company, Rate Book for Electric Service, 8/19/2014. URL: http://www.alpenapower.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Complete-Rate-Book-MPSC-9.pdf
[5] DTE Energy, Electric Rate Book, 8/13/2014. URL: https://www2.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/2ab3cd68-cf7b-4946-9a14-f9a8d62a20de/detroitEdisonTariff.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=2ab3cd68-cf7b-4946-9a14-f9a8d62a20de
[6] AEP Indian Michigan Power, Michigan Rates & Tariffs. URL: https://www.indianamichiganpower.com/account/bills/rates/IandMRatesTariffsMI.aspx
[7] WE, Tariffs. URL: http://www.we-energies.com/business/elec/elecratesmi.htm
[8] Xcel Energy, Commercial & Industrial Service Rates, 1/1/2010. URL: https://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/Business


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Tyler Smithpeters is long and lanky.
The long part doesn't bother him. The lanky part however, he knows, will be a concern.
Harrisburg's 6-foot-4, 178-pound guard signed his Letter of Intent with Southern Illinois University recently and admitted that putting on weight is now priority No. 1.
"Honestly, I don't know how I'm not fat to tell you the truth. I haven't done anything, really in about a month because of my foot. Maybe it's just genetics."
Smithpeters chipped a bone in his foot of the IHSA Class 2A Super Sectional against Teutopolis at the SIU Arena. Despite the injury, Smithpeters played through the pain, scoring 23 points and helped lead the Bulldogs to the schools first ever state championship when they knocked off Seton Academy in Peoria.
In addition to packing on some pounds, Smithpeters also addresses the deficiency in his defense.
"I slack a little bit at times, I'm not going to lie. That's one of the bigger things I need to work on. I think just getting quicker is another one."
In his pursuit to bulk up, Smithpeters has enlisted the help of former Bulldog standout Josh Allen.
Josh has helped me out a lot," Smithpeters said. "We used to go in the morning before school about 6 a.m. and then we stopped for a while. Now, I'm just trying to get back into it."
Smithpeters, the leading scorer for Harrisburg this season and in southern Illinois averaged 17.5 points per game, 4.7 rebounds a 4.5 assist.
Smithpeters shot 40 percent from 3-point range this season and if he chooses not to redshirt, could help the Salukis who struggled with the long ball, as SIU shot just 32 percent from beyond the arc.
Kyle Smithpeters played two seasons for the Salukis after transferring from Southeastern Illinois Community College and said his relationship with Kyle and the familiarity with SIU made it seem like the right fit.
"They're the hometown team," Tyler said of SIU. "Kyle played for them and I'm not going to lie, Kyle is probably my favorite brother out of all of them. It just felt comfortable and was close to home."
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What are the VA home loan eligility requirements in Florida?
There are two methods currently used to qualify a veteran's income for a VA loan in Florida. The primary method is called the residual income method. This method determines if the veteran will have sufficient income to cover all of their daily living expenses once the housing, taxes, home insurance and all other credit payments such as credit cards and car notes are made. The second method is called a debt to income ratio (DTI). To calculate a DTI ratio, the veteran's total debt burden can not exceed 41% of the their total income. The veteran's credit score will also be carefully reviewed. Many lenders require a minimum credit score of 620 or above for approval.
The maximum VA home loan amount in Florida: The largest loan allowed for VA mortgages with zero down is $575,000 in FL. You can learn more about the loan limits for your area on the Florida VA loan Limit chart below.
The maximum finance limit (LTV): For home purchases, the maximum LTV for VA home loan is 100% of either lower the sales price or the appraised value, whichever is lower. For VA Refinance, the maximum LTV amount is 100% of the appriased value for a Streamline Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans or 90% of the appraised value for a Cash Out Refinance.
What about the down payment and closing costs?
Florida VA loans dont require a down payment up to $417,000 in most counties. As far as closing costs go, the Department of Veterans Affairs only permits the veteran to be charged for certain items. These allowable items may include the appraisal, recording fees, credit report, prepaid items, flood zone determination, survey, mailing fees, title exam and insurance and the VA funding fee.
What are my VA loan refinance options in Florida?
There are a few VA Refinance programs are available for veterans in Florida.
Rate/Term VA Refinance
VA home loans can be used can be used to change the rate and/or term of a current conventional, FHA or subprime mortgage into a new, fixed rate VA mortgage.
VA Cash-Out Refinance
A VA cash-out refinance is a great way for veterans to access the equity that they have built up in their home. VA cash-out refinance can be used to refinance up to 90% LTV of the home's current appriased value and the veteran may take cash out for any reason they want.
VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan (IRRRL) "Streamline Refinance"
A VA Streamline refinance, otherwise known as an interest rates reduction refinancing loan (IRRRL) can reduce the interest and monthly payment on current VA loans with no appraisal or income verification. VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans are only used for VA to VA refinances.
What is the maximum VA refinance amount in Florida?
The maximum refinance loan amount for an FL VA loan is determined by:
The maximum VA home loan amount in Florida: The maximum loan amount allowed by Florida VA Refinance guidelines varies from county to county. The highest maximum VA Mortgage right now is $1,094,625. The lowest maximum VA Mortgage amount available in any county is $417,000. To see what the limit is in the county in which you're interested, visit the following page http://www.homeloans.va.gov/docs/2009_county_loan_limits.pdf.
The maximum finance limit (LTV): In Florida, The maximum VA refinance loan amount can be up to 100% loan-to-value (LTV) of the current appraised value of the home if the refinance is rate/term (no cash out) or 90% LTV of the appraised value if it is a VA cash out refinance.
What factors determine if I am eligible for a VA refinance loan?
VA refinance loans use two methods to qualify a borrowers income in Florida. The primary method of evaluating a veteran's income is the residual income method. Under this method, the underwriter determines that a veteran has sufficient income to cover day-to-day living expenses after paying housing expenses, taxes, and other debts such as car payments and credit card payments. Florida VA Refinance guidelines also use a debt-to-income ratio method like many programs. However, VA uses only one ratio (41%) which is the ratio of total debt (both housing and other debt) to income. Your credit background will be fairly considered. At least a 620 FICO credit score is very helpful to obtain a VA approval.
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VA Refinance Questions & Answers
What are the guidelines for a VA Refinance?
If the borrower wishes to take cash out of the property, then the maximum financing amount is 90% of the appraised value, depending on the borrowers qualifications. If the borrower does not take cash out then the maximum financing will be 100% of the appraised value of the home or the amount you are refinancing plus closing costs, whichever is lower.
Why should I consider refinancing into a VA-insured mortgage?
VA refinance mortgages do not come with prepayment penalties, have no teaser rates nor balloon payments. They are offered at market rate with terms up to 30 years and are fully amortized, meaning that you pay towards principal and interest every month.
What if I have a prepayment penalty and other refinancing costs and there isn't enough equity in my home to refinance?
If you do not have sufficient equity in your home to add your prepayment penalty and/or other refinancing costs into your new VA mortgage, then you should ask your current lender to consider a second mortgage to pay the difference or a short payoff on your existing loan. Offering either of these options is at the discretion of the lender.
Does it matter that the value of my home is now less than what I still owe?
Not to VA, but the current mortgage lender considering the refinance would have to be willing to accept a short payoff on the existing loan OR to hold a second mortgage to make up the difference needed to pay off the existing mortgage and the home's value.
I have already obtained one VA loan. Can I get another one?
Yes, your eligibility is reusable depending on the circumstances. Normally, if you have paid off your prior VA loan and disposed of the property, you can have your used eligibility restored for additional use. Also, on a one-time only basis, you may have your eligibility restored if your prior VA loan has been paid in full but you still own the property.
Only a portion of my eligibility is available at this time because my prior loan has not been paid in full even though I don't own the property anymore. Can I still obtain a VA guaranteed home loan?
Yes, depending on the circumstances. If a veteran has already used a portion of his or her eligibility and the used portion cannot yet be restored, any partial remaining eligibility would be available for use. The veteran would have to discuss with a lender whether the remaining balance would be sufficient for the loan amount sought and whether any down payment would be required.
Is the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran eligible for the home loan benefit?
The unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who died on active duty or as the result of a service-connected disability is eligible for the home loan benefit.


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Presentation Given to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by HPBA
On Tuesday, January 24th, HPBA staff and counsel briefed the four U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) members and their staff on the progress being made on the issue of protective barriers for the glass fronts of gas appliances. To remind, on June 8, 2011, the CPSC published a request for comments on two petitions it received requesting the regulation of glass fronts on gas fireplaces. One petition, citing two thousand serious burns over a ten-year period, requested regulations making barriers mandatory. The other requested the use of an LED-based warning system that the petitioner invented.
CSA, the organization that issues safety standards for gas fireplaces, had convened a Working Group (WG) on March 3, 2011, to consider what further safety measures are warranted to protect people - especially young children - from burns on glass fronts. From March to December of 2011, the WG reviewed the addition of language to the vented heater standards for barriers to protect children (and others) from accidental burns on gas fireplace glass fronts.
HPBA reported to the commissioners that the CSA Working Group on Glass Fronted Fireplaces has created new language for the CSA Z21.50 and CSA Z21.88 standards for barriers (screens) to protect children and other at-risk individuals from accidental burns. The new language - which mandates the inclusion of a certified barrier with every gas fireplace produced to these standards - has been approved by the CSA Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The revised document has been circulated by CSA for its Review and Comment (R&C) period, which ends February 22, 2012.
The HPBA briefing was given separately to each of the four CPSC commissioners, as required by the CPSC. The first and most substantial presentation was made to Inez Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC, and approximately ten CPSC staff and three reporters. The same briefing was given to the other three commissioners and their staff.
In the four 45 minute briefings, HPBA staff first gave a summary of the scope of HPBA, its industries and activities, the evolution of gas hearth products, and an overview of companies in the gas hearth industry. Next, staff detailed the new CSA-ANSI standards revision, describing the existing standards, the establishment of a CSA Working Group and its accelerated effort, the substance of the proposed new standard, the adoption procedures and effective dates, and why HPBA believed that the new standard would be highly effective in preventing new injuries. It should be noted that if things go according to schedule, the manufacture of non-compliant models will be required to cease in December of 2013. The presentation discussed and showed pictures of a Thermesthesiometer (used to measure burn potential) and a UL Articulated Finger Burn Probe; both devices will be used in testing the new barriers.
The final, and potentially most important portion of the briefing, was a description of the planned Glass Safety Education Campaign, which would target both industry (manufacturers, retailers, installers, service technicians, code groups, etc.) and the consumer, using brochure, video, fact sheet, press releases, the HPBA safety website (www.hpba.org/staysafe), social media, and third party groups (safety organizations, pediatric groups, insurance companies, governmental entities such as the CPSC, etc.) about the need for at risk groups (young children, the elderly) to be protected by the use of the certified barrier with a new fireplace, or an aftermarket barrier for an older fireplace.
While it is still too early to determine the outcome, HPBA believes that the CPSC commissioners and staff understand and appreciate the quality and earnestness of HPBA's efforts in this matter.
We expect a decision from the CPSC within the next two weeks on whether it will begin a formal regulatory process on glass fronts, or if the commission will accept the soon-to-be approved new CSA standard and the proposed HPBA education program as a sufficient, and in fact superior, alternative to a regulation.


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by Anton Shilov
Several web-sites have revealed more details about the forthcoming third graphics card in the GeForce GTX 400-series family. As expected, the graphics board will be released on the 1st of June, 2010, and will carry sub-$300 price-tage, however, its performance will be somewhat lower than it could be expected.
The GF100 (NV60, G300) graphics processor in case of the GeForce GTX 460 model will sport only three graphics processing clusters (GPCs) in total so to maximize yield and minimize the price, according to media reports (1, 2). The more expensive models – 470 and 480 – have four GPCs active, but with one or two disabled streaming multiprocessors (each SM has 32 stream processors and 4 texture units). The less expensive models will either have one GPC disabled completely or will have four SMs deactivated in different GPCs. Additionally, Nvidia will disable two out of six memory controllers, two out of six raster operation (ROP) partions and part of the L2 cache.
As a result, the GeForce GTX 460 graphics chip will have 384 stream processing units, 48 texture units, 32 ROPs, 256-bit memory interface and 512KB L2 cache. The graphics board itself will carry 1GB of GDDR5 memory and many manufacturers plan to use their own print-circuit boards for the product, hence, it can be expected that memory speeds on different graphics cards will vary.
Previously it was expected that Nvidia will disable only three SMs, following the downgrade patter for the GeForce GTX 480 and 470, however, it looks like in order to ensure high output, affordable price and low power consumption, the company made decision to either deactivate four SMs or a whole GPC. Potentially, in case there are not a lot of defects on the chip in general, deactivating a whole GPC may allow to clock the product at higher frequencies.
The price of the novelty, according to Fudzilla web-site, will be in the range between $279 and $299, which will put it directly against ATI Radeon HD 5850. Time will tell, which graphics solution is better.
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The family Emberizidae (sparrows, buntings and relatives) falls within the order Passeriformes (perching birds). Members of the Emberizidae family are commonly referred to as American or New World sparrows and buntings. The common name "sparrow" is actually a misnomer and is based on a superficial resemblance the members of Emberizidae have to the family Passeridae (Old World sparrows). Old World sparrows have similar size, shape and colors as New World sparrows and were mistakenly called sparrows by people arriving in the New World. New World sparrows are not actually closely related to Old World sparrows despite their name.
The classification of the family Emberizidae has been the subject of much debate (see Systematic and Taxonomic History). For this account I will use the classification found in Howard and Moore's third edition of the Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. Howard and Moore (2003) list 73 genera and 308 species of sparrows and buntings. The greatest diversity of Emberizids occurs in the New World where they are thought to have evolved.
On average, Emberizids are nondescript, small to medium sized, brownish birds. Many birdwatchers jokingly call them "little brown jobs". They have a world-wide distribution and are found in a variety of different habitat types. Males and females are usually monogamous and are quite similar in appearance. Most Emberizids eat seeds and insects. (Dickinson, 2003; Dunning, 2001; Rising and Beadle, 1996)


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So, I am up 1015 total YTD after last weeks disappointing week where I was down 50. I only missed winning all 5 and having a huge week by the thinnest of marings, Louisville failed to cover by .5 and 'Bama missed by 1 after a late TD. I won my other 3 making me 10-6 against the number YTD.
I like several games this week but I don't love any, I bet this is one of those weeks where I am up or down somewhere around 100-200.
Last week was not a good week: I got greedy going after he SPARTY Moneyline instead of taking the points. NW inexplicably struggled with Maine, bad news for me, good news for the Buckeyes! I guess Purdue is as bad as I thought they were before they beat Cincy, and I guess I was on the IU hype train too early too. I really thought they were a bowl team this year. I guess they are now just an automatic cover on Overs.
In spite of my struggles, going 3-3 (13-9 YTD), I did put my hypothetical money in the right places leaving me up $70.00 for the week after splitting my games and covering the juice. Putting me up 1085 for the year. I feel a lot better about today's games, and I think there is some $$$ to be made out there.


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I've been collecting images of teapots that seem strage to me, for fun, or silly. Here are the ones I have so far:
I wonder if you could fill two cups at once?
This teapot is never facing the wrong way.
I've seen a few of these, but this was the best image I can find. The lid of this teapot is a teapot. (update: here is another! http://www.etsy.com/listing/106637067/vintage-redware-chicken-teapot-triple?ref=exp_listing)
This was on the cover of a famous book on design.
Long distance pour. Maybe it cools the tea down? Or maybe it's just fun.
here ^ is a means of sharing tea... (or water) with 4 spouts.
Three spouts: http://www.quinnkellogg.com/picture/img_00100.jpg?pictureId=5306945&asGalleryImage=true
Three bodies: http://dianepernet.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c76e453ef0153922d4e1c970b-550wi
Do you have any fanciful teapots that you have found? In a way, this reminds me of the tea pets that shoot water. Drinking tea isn't all about being serious. It can be fun. It should be fun.


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The Great American Story
Back when I was in college, I took my parents to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see the musical "Carousel." (I say I "took" them; I'm sure it was on their dime.) We had a table just below and up against the stage. There is a lot of dancing and physicality in Carousel; and the actors were flying around so close, we could reach up and touch them.
One of the numbers involved a fight scene where an actor was pushed to the stage right above our table. His long hair was soaked with sweat by then, and as he fell to the floor violently, his head whipped back and splattered us with sweat. I thought, "Wow, this is live theater!"
I love theater. There is something unmatched about the immediacy and vitality of performers live in the moment, in your presence. There is energy that can't be felt watching a screen. I've always thought a bad day at the theater is better than a good day in front of a television.
Around here there are a number of opportunities to see good productions at our schools, community theaters, and up at MLC. In Sleepy Eye, we have Sandy Brinkman and the talented folks at Public School. Sleepy Eye Community Theater just celebrated their 25th season. Over at St. Mary's, there is a tradition of musicals. The most recent vintage have been under the direction of Julie Neubauer.
This is the 20th year of Julie's musicals, something to look forward to every March. Julie runs a tight ship; no high school football coach demands more discipline than she. The kids know what they are signing onto. Rehearsal at six means you are there ten minutes to six. The hard work begins the day after Christmas. At that point, the participants are a blank slate. Three months later, they are part of something that is amazing, that can only happen through great effort, and that is bigger than any one of them.
Over the years, Julie has created a team of community members. Jeff Koewler designs the impressive sets. Ron Berdan and Mark Sabatino come up with special effects. Many others help. Dads and sons build the sets. Moms and daughters paint and do costumes.
One of Julie's teams merits special mention. Gary Sassenberg has choreographed a number of St. Mary's musicals. Gary has a background in professional theater and it shows. He can take a bunch of small town kids and have them performing at a level that is way above their experience. It is truly a gift to the students and to the audience.
For daughter Abby, up at the University now, the musical was her favorite part of high school. Each November when the musical was announced, we would order the CD. Then we watched her sing and dance her way around our kitchen till we got to see it on stage. Son Ezra isn't quite so effusive, but he will be a Munchkin and Oznian this weekend.
Yep, it's The Wizard of Oz. I read a review of the new Oz movie where the writer suggests that The Wizard of Oz is the great American story. "Tom Sawyer" would be in the running. "Moby-Dick"? "Grapes of Wrath"? You could argue that over beer quite a while. But if you want the story that most of us know best, The Wizard wins.
Long before DVDs, The Wizard of Oz was on television on Sunday evenings once a year. For a little kid growing up north of Kansas, it was a big event, so big we could eat supper in the Living Room. Dorothy's homeplace didn't look much different than ours. And like every kid on every farm, you wondered what was over that rainbow across the field, over the Mertz place in my case.
I'm not sure about children today who are exposed to so much. But back then, the sky never looked the same once you imagined it filled with a tornado or worse, flying monkeys. That was the stuff of nightmares.
Frank Baum, the creator of the fantastical world of Oz moved around some, failing at several careers. He spent time in South Dakota, not far from here. It was there during tough, drought years, that Baum began to envision Dorothy's hardscrabble farm life and a world beyond.
Attempts have been made to understand symbolism in The Wizard of Oz. It seems to fit into political debates of the 19th century: the Scarecrow stood for agriculture, the Tin Man represented industrial workers, etc.
It may have been written as political allegory, but it connects on other levels. Dorothy's ragamuffin friends can stand well for any of us. Which of us hasn't wished for the intelligence/wisdom to solve a vexing problem? We all have moments we wish our heart were bigger to love deeper. And courage to do the right thing? Every day. It's good to learn that it was right there inside Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Lion all the time. Maybe it's in each of us.
The desire to go home again? Maybe that's the grownup in all of us who feels the tug of childhood having gone off to the big Emerald City of adulthood. Or we can see it in a spiritual sense. The shiny world of Oz with all its seductions and temptations is this life. Meanwhile, part of us yearns to go to our heavenly home.
In the end Dorothy reminds us that, "If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with!"


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As we have now been in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the current Mrs Grimley has decided that it would be a good idea to keep a record of all the places that we have managed to visit. Given that I have a memory span roughly comparable to the average pet fish, I agreed that some kind of log may be useful and envisaged a quiet weekend pottering about whilst she occupied herself with a scrap-book and glue stick, cataloguing the rainforest of receipts, photographs and miscellaneous tourist bumph that has accumulated in various drawers.
Not so. It turns out that her plans were on a somewhat grander scale which involves a map so large it could be used to keep frosts off Otago rugby pitches in winter. And not content with simply pinning it to the wall, she has deemed it is necessary for me to construct a frame so that it can hang in our study and inform anyone who should be passing – with the aid of a complex array of coloured stickers – the exact extent of our travels.
So I've got to buy a new car then.
While I am deeply in love with my current terrible Mercedes, a jaunt to Mitre 10 earlier today reminded me that there are very good reasons why anyone with even a smidge of aspiration to manliness should not own a sedan. To start with, trying to force the lengths of dado and backing board necessary to build a frame so big that it may require council consent into a sedan is a bit like trying to arm wrestle an orang-utan. It can be done, but the end result is going to be messy.
So it proved to be; what should have been a very simple job involving a bit of paint and glue now necessitates delicate surgery to reassemble a pile of firewood into something approaching useable timber. If a vehicle is completely incapable of assisting with even the most basic of DIY tasks, then its use to a man is somewhat limited.
And it certainly doesn't stop with DIY – a decent station wagon, ute or van will happily swallow essential items of mancrap such as surfboards, kayaks and snowboards all of which would need a generous tweak from a car crusher before they could comfortably slide into the Merc.
Yes, I know there have been wonderful inventions such as trailers and roof racks, but they fly in the face of all that is man. Men act on impulses and whims – they throw things in the back of the car and head off to the beach, bach, hardware store or sporting venue of choice. Male nature does not involve hitching up and securing trailers or trying desperately to remember back to their days in the Scouts to ensure the load being lashed to their roof does not become State Highway flotsam.
Sedans impinge on the male spirit by restricting our impulses and causing us to – horror of horrors – think and plan ahead. This clearly will not do and as such the search for a replacement vehicle starts now. Fortunately in the mean time, the Mercedes has just enough room for the glue and nails needed to finish off the picture frame.


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Where abouts in Hants are you?
If you NE you could get to Dorney Lake near Maidenhead. If you're in the South then Sandy Balls near Fordingbride host one in October. Newbury Du was the other week too.
A bit of video I shot of the London Duathlon 2012 in Richmond Park on Sunday, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0D9RissBGU.
Theres a nice short novice one in chippenham on 25th november if thats not to far. It's called the big chilly or something similiar. It's at the castle combe race circuit it's a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike and 2 mile run.
Nice one Colin. Was wondering whether I might spot myself, and finally made it in at 8:43, chatting with my brother straight after the finish, full nephew support crew in the foreground.
Sandy Balls one has moved to Bucklers Hard this years - renamed the SwashBuckler. Same distance, about the same time of year, and still run by the same people. Hopefully less hilly on the run! (second run seriously hurt last year...ok, I know, I'm a wuss....)
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Nvidia Corp.'s Tegra system-on-chip (SoC) is beginning to gain ground among manufacturers of mobile devices. To date, the second-generation Tegra SoC has ten confirmed design wins. Moreover, even less advanced first-gen Tegra has products shipping.
According to Bruce Chan, a spokesperson for Nvidia's Tegra team, tablets with Tegra 2 that have been announced include the Toshiba Folio 100, Malata SMB-A1011, E-Noa Interpad, Hannspree Hanns Mart, Viewsonic G Tablet, Mouse Computer LuvPad AD100, Notion Ink Adam and KNO tablet. Besides, LG Electronics has also announced that Tegra 2 will power its smartphones.
Tegra-powered devices currently shipping include the Microsoft Zune HD and Samsung M1 portable media players and the Toshiba AC100 smart companion MID (powered by Tegra 2).
It has taken Nvidia several years to gain ground with Tegra SoC, partly because the company is not known on that market. But although Tegra has a serious drawback, it does not include baseband processor functionality so to integrate more performance-related logic, it seems to be getting popular among makers of highly-integrated mobile devices.
In a recent interview Nvidia's chief executive officer Jen-Hsun Huang said that the following generation of ARM-based SoCs would enable so-called über-smartphones that feature large screens (4" or higher) as well as very advanced capabilities. Since Tegra 2 powers mostly tablets, it is logical to expect über-smartphones on its base as well.
But Nvidia is not alone with its highly-integrated SoCs for advanced devices. Many current players, including Marvell, Samsung, Qualcomm and so on are already offering system-on-chip products with extreme performance for smartphones or tablets, as a result, Nvidia Tegra is a very competitive environment.


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Citi teams up to pool collateral
Citigroup is partnering with Euroclear and Clearstream to combine client holdings into a single collateral pot to cope with more stringent trading rules, Financial News has learnt.
Under the arrangement, Citi will make securities that it holds in custody for mutual clients available for use as collateral by Euroclear and Clearstream. The assets remain under Citi's custody, and the tri-party agents manage the collateralisation process directly from client trading accounts.
The new system will streamline current procedures under which broker dealers identify available pools of assets and deliver those to tri-party agents, who manage the collateralisation of their exposures. Broker dealers' tasks require a large operational infrastructure.
Russell Pudney, head of tri-party collateral management at Citi Transaction Services, said: "Under the new solution, the tri-party agent determines and instructs the security moves on behalf of the broker dealer, from the client trading accounts at Citi to a tri-party provider account at Citi."
The solution combines all of a broker dealer's domestic assets held at Citi, with their international assets held at the tri-party agents, creating "a single and much larger virtual pool of assets". The tri-party agent can then collateralise exposures.
The solution also improves what the industry calls the "optimisation" of collateral – ensuring that the appropriate securities held in a broker dealer's account are used as collateral.
The new service will be offered through Euroclear's 'collateral highway', which helps to link up holders of collateral with various collateral destinations, such as central counterparties, and Clearstream's agent bank service known as the 'liquidity hub connect'.
Pudney told Financial News: "This service will improve the automation and in particular focuses on improving the operational efficiency of mobilising collateral, equity and fixed income, from where it is held to where it is needed, reducing fragmentation of collateral pools."
The Dodd-Frank Act and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, or Emir, come into force this year. They require that most over-the-counter derivatives trades take place through a CCP, which sits on both sides of a trade and protects parties in the event of a default. These CCPs require high quality collateral – in the form of cash or securities – be posted against these trades as a safety net.
These regulations are expected to require an additional $2 trillion of collateral in the system.
Pudney said: "There is a growing use of collateral and move away from unsecured funding , particularly with the new regulatory environment that we are all facing. The impact of Dodd Frank, Emir and Basel III in particular are accelerating the need for more efficient and automated collateral management solutions that reduces collateral fragmentation."
The increased emphasis means the operational efficiency of locating and mobilising collateral will be more important than before.
Citi said it expects to roll out the solution in certain markets by the end of March.
In a statement, Frederic Hannequart, chairman of Euroclear Bank, said: "Citi and Euroclear Bank will help our clients better manage counterparty exposures, ease access to liquidity and make more effective use of their assets as collateral, while alleviating the challenges of collateral fragmentation."
Jeffrey Tessler, chief executive at Clearstream, said: "We've been on the fast lane with these services for a number of years now and the open architecture of the Global Liquidity Hub means our collateral pool continues to broaden and deepen, while we continue to deliver collateral management services that are exceptionally user-friendly – and live."


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Investigate how you can work out what day of the week your birthday will be on next year, and the year after...
Label this plum tree graph to make it totally magic!
Find all the ways of placing the numbers 1 to 9 on a W shape, with
3 numbers on each leg, so that each set of 3 numbers has the same
Choose four consecutive whole numbers.
Multiply the first and last numbers together.
Multiply the middle pair together.
Choose several different sets of four consecutive whole numbers and do the same.
What do you notice?
Can you explain what you have noticed? Will it always happen?
Click below to see how Charlie and Alison explained what they noticed.
Charlie said:
I can explain this by labelling the four consecutive numbers $n, n+1, n+2, n+3$.
Outer pair: $n(n+3) = n^2 + 3n$
Inner pair: $(n+1)(n+2) = n^2 + 3n + 2$
Alison said:
I drew a diagram, in which the product of each pair is represented by the area of a rectangle:
The outer pair is represented by the red rectangle.
The inner pair is represented by the blue rectangle.
The purple area is common to both.
The area of the red strip will always be two units less than the area of the blue strip.
Therefore, the product of the outer pair is always two less than the product of the inner pair.
Instead of doing lots of calculations, can you use these representations to compare the product of the first and last numbers with the product of the second and penultimate numbers, when you have:
Make up a few similar questions of your own. Impress your friends by giving them a calculator and 'predicting' what will happen!
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RAGE 45 lb. Olympic Bumper Plate
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For heavier lifts, load the RAGE® 45 lb. Olympic Bumper Plate on your barbell. RAGE® bumpers are 17.7" in diameter and made with high-quality, composite rubber to prevent the bang and clang of metal on your floor. Whether you're going for a heavy squat or working on your Olympic lifts, the 2" steel collar ensures superior control. Put up big weight during your next work out with the RAGE® 45 lb. Olympic Bumper Plate.
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- High-quality Olympic bumper plate
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Rated 1 out of 5�by Paul It doesn't fit the barbell I bought from dicks a year ago It doesn't fit the barbell I bought from dicks a year ago January 12, 2017
Rated 3 out of 5�by crom Bounce Note to the reviewer who was upset because these don't bounce: "Bounce"==> no energy dissipated. Stresses higher "No Bounce" ==> Energy dissipated; stresses lower. December 20, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by Cat Just what he needed This bumper plate was bought as a gift for my fianc� and it's just what he needed/wanted. It's perfect if you are working out on hard surfaces and just need to drop the bar at any time. You do not have to worry about something happening to the surface or your weights if it's dropped every now and them. I hear him drop the bar (with the bumper plates) all the time and wonder how he doesn't break the surface he's working on. I think this is the perfect set of equipment to have rather working out on hard or soft surfaces. May 6, 2016
Rated 1 out of 5�by Andy Greasy and dirty Bought these to add to a set of rogue bumpers. They're cheaper than rogue but I figured a rubber bumper is a rubber bumper. When I opened them they're was a greasy coating on them and they stunk like an auto repair shop. Returning 90 lbs is a pain. We'lol clean them off and I hope the slime goes away over time - but I wish I never bought them. Beware! December 30, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by jay rage 45 lb bumper plates The plates are nice and durable. For the price and the quality you can't beat it. I'm ready to get some 35 lb plates as soon as a sale comes December 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by ten2the6th Great value This aren't the best bumpers I've used but work perfectly for my home gym and at a price that is much less than anything online when including shipping. I'd recommend these for anyone that wants to be able to do explosive lifts with the option of dropping your weight from overhead. December 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5�by No mirrors Dead blow Almost no bounce, comparable to the HGs from Rogue for 25% more. Not the best bang for your buck, but solid and durable enough. June 6, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5�by Bucky Used ONCE and returned!! As a competitive lifter, I was excited to have some bumpers...finally!! Had to make the Augusta, ME. store sell them to me. These were out on the sales floor with no sign, no information, NO ONE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. I finally requested we check them out on line. Finally, found out how much they were. Now, we need to print up a UPC sticker so these can be rung in. I told the employee that it ALREADY had the sticker on the steel insert. They plates promptly DESTROYED my platform. My cast iron plates ALMOST bounce as much as these!! The purpose of a bumper plate is to BOUNCE to get rid of the kinetic energy so that the stress is not transferred into the bar. My bar is good enough to qualify to use in the Olympics so, I need plates that dissipate the stress by bouncing. Why didn't you go with Hi-Temp?? That's where I'm taking my money. Somebody did NOT do their research to think theses plates are the answer!! October 8, 2013
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Rated 3 out of 5�by Jason Expensive and ok quality While it is nice that you can head over to your local Dicks to buy these bumpers, they are very expensive compared to other online vendors such as Rogue and Lynx Barbell. I bought my first set from Rogue 3 years ago then bought a pair of 45's from Dick to add weight to my dead lift. Bad mistake - these are cheaply made bumpers and they do cost a lot. Since then I purchased a set of ECON bumpers from Lynx Barbell to replace my old Rogue plates I gave to my brother. The quality and price is way better at Lynx plus it only took 2 days to ship to me on a Saturday! July 1, 2013


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Debates of Sept. 20th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #16 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was smugglers.
- Question Period
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
- Prostate Cancer
- Track and Field
- National Awards
- Mining Industry
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Foreign Affairs
- Karel Mayrand
- Prostate Cancer
- Public Safety
- Rail Transportation
- Public Safety
- Marthe Asselin-Vaillancourt
- The Economy
- Prostate Cancer
- International Co-operation
- Prostate Cancer
- The Economy
- G8 Summit
- Service Canada
- The Environment
- G8 Summit
- Air Canada
- G8 Summit
- Tax Harmonization
- Infrastructure
- Champlain Bridge
- Libya
- Tax Harmonization
- Rail Transportation
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Air Canada
- The Economy
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Transport
- Justice
- Committees of the House
- Points of Order
- Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
- Air Canada
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Karel Mayrand
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Guy Caron Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to share with everyone my pride in the remarkable citizen engagement of Mr. Karel Mayrand, who is originally from Rimouski.
Mr. Mayrand is the David Suzuki Foundation's director general for Quebec and was recruited by former vice-president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore to be a presenter for his Climate Reality Project.
The only francophone presenter chosen by Mr. Gore, Mr. Mayrand participated in the 24 Hours of Reality event in New York to make people aware of the serious consequences of climate change and the urgent need to take action to counter its effects. You can watch his presentation, in French, on the Climate Reality Project Canada site.
His background is impressive and inspiring. He wanted to become an agent of change and, through his involvement, effort and perseverance, has achieved that goal and now works with the most influential people in the field.
Congratulations, Mr. Mayrand. We hope that your commitment will set an example for those who also want to make a difference.
Prostate Cancer
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Colin Carrie Oshawa, ON
Mr. Speaker, this is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. It is the third leading cause of cancer death and will claim an estimated 4,100 lives this year alone, including many in my hometown of Oshawa. Most prostate cancers can be cured if detected and treated in their earliest stages.
We are extremely proud of our work to accelerate progress in cancer research, prevention and treatment for Canadians. Funding of $250 million over five years will be renewed for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer to continue its excellent work. Last year alone our government, through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, invested an additional $159 million in cancer research.
Early detection, and leading a healthy, active lifestyle can decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Through the combined efforts of both the government and Canadians we can make a difference and save lives. Please join me in recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
Public Safety
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ted Opitz Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadians can count on this government to keep our streets and communities safe.
As part of our commitment to crack down on crime, our government took the important step of bringing to Canadians' attention the 32 most wanted criminals, including Shameer Allie. This individual had been on the run since January, when CBSA had ordered his deportation after he had been found guilty of numerous criminal offences, including assault.
Despite the opposition's complaints, we went ahead with our approach, and it is delivering results. So far, six of those 32 dangerous criminals have been arrested.
Our government will continue to take action to protect Canadians and to make our streets and communities safer. I know that my constituents in Etobicoke Centre will definitely appreciate this.
Rail Transportation
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Brian Masse Windsor West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call for action on high speed rail in Canada.
My former leader and friend, Jack Layton, assigned me the Quebec City to Windsor high speed rail portfolio to increase the use of passenger rail and improve the service in that corridor.
Well known to all, Jack expected us to not just criticize or be in opposition, but to build a plan and see it through.
With that in mind, I have been researching and reaching out, and last week launched the Need for Speed campaign. My first goal was to determine interest in a Quebec City to Chicago route that would link Canada to the United States. I went to Michigan and met with elected members and bureaucrats alike. With $200 million in upgrades from Detroit to Chicago currently happening, Americans at all levels of government are interested in a future rail connection with Canada.
In Canada I met with the private sector, elected officials and others who see the merits of higher speed rail. The problem in Canada is that we see study after study, but no action.
I have asked the Minister of Transport to create an inclusive working group of municipalities, provinces and the public and private sectors to develop a long-term business plan, ultimately bringing Canada into the modern rail age.
I miss Jack. He was a big supporter of high speed rail. It is projects like this that keep his legacy alive.
Public Safety
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Scott Armstrong Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, NS
Mr. Speaker, on May 2 Canadians gave us a strong mandate to keep the streets and communities safe.
As part of that mandate, we made a promise to re-introduce important law and order legislation that would keep Canadians safe from coast to coast to coast, legislation that was opposed by the NDP and the Liberal Party. We said we would pass it within the first 100 sitting days.
I am very proud to say that today the Minister of Justice tabled the Safe Streets and Communities Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation that will keep Canadians safe, legislation that will protect our children from sex offenders, eliminate house arrest and eliminate pardons for sex offenders and give law enforcement officials, courts and victims tools they have told us they need.
We promised Canadians that we would be taking this action, and today we are delivering on that promise. I call upon members of the opposition to support these important law and order measures.
Marthe Asselin-Vaillancourt
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Claude Patry Jonquière—Alma, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute today to Marthe Asselin-Vaillancourt, a pioneer in social involvement in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean.
Ms. Asselin-Vaillancourt's career has been exceptional in many ways. Since 1976, she has been dedicated to the issue of women who are victims of violence. She has been director of a Crime Victims Assistance Centre, co-chair of the Canadian Panel on Violence Against Women, and regional and provincial vice-president of the Association québécoise de la défense des droits des retraités in Jonquière.
I would also like to point out that as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, she was recognized for being the woman who has made the greatest and most consistent contribution over the past 25 years.
Mr. Speaker, as you probably know, her most recent distinction was receiving the Order of Canada.
She is a great woman whose commitment to her community has been a source of inspiration for over 50 years and will continue to be for future generations. Today, I would like to express my admiration for Ms. Asselin-Vaillancourt. Her contribution to our community is invaluable.
On behalf of the people of Jonquière—Alma, I congratulate Ms. Asselin-Vaillancourt on receiving the Order of Canada and offer my sincere thanks for all of the work that she has done—
Marthe Asselin-Vaillancourt
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
Order, please. The hon. member for Prince Albert.
The Economy
Statements By Members
September 20th, 2011 / 2:10 p.m.
Randy Hoback Prince Albert, SK
Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government is squarely focused on what matters most to Canadians, jobs and economic growth.
Canada's economy has created nearly 60,000 net new jobs since July 2009, the strongest job growth on record in the G7. We are working hard to implement the next phase of Canada's economic action plan and its job-creating measures, like the hiring credit for small businesses.
The global economic recovery, especially in the U.S. and Europe, does remain fragile. The last thing Canada's economy needs now are the massive NDP and Liberal job-killing tax hikes that would kill jobs and set Canadian families back.
Staying the course with our prudent low-tax plan will support Canada in completing the economic recovery and help create jobs for Canadians.
Prostate Cancer
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Justin Trudeau Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, and I would like to take the time to mention the 25,000 men who will be diagnosed in 2011 as well as the 4,000 of them that we could lose to this disease.
I think about the families and friends of those who will have to face this immense challenge. In particular I am thinking about our political family, which suffered such a huge loss this summer.
However, I cannot help but think about the Canadian men and women who participate in initiatives such as Movember and other fundraisers, because, despite all of the great accomplishments, we must still work to raise awareness amongst men 50 and older. We encourage them to talk to their health care professionals to learn more about the disease.
We demonstrated it just this morning in Parliament, where I had a screening test. With research, awareness and the generosity of Canadians, we will one day beat this disease and improve the lives of our families.
International Co-operation
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Lois Brown Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, in the year since the Prime Minister launched the Muskoka initiative at the G8, Canada has worked toward real results, saving the lives of mothers and children around the world.
The lives of countless women and their newborns depend on simple solutions: strengthening health systems, training midwives, fighting childhood diseases and improving nutrition.
Canada is a leader on the humanitarian stage and keeps its commitments when it makes a pledge. We recognize that we must entrench accountability in everything we do and deliver on our promises.
The World Health Organization and the World Bank estimate that by 2015 the G8 Muskoka initiative will prevent the deaths of 1.3 million children under the age of 5, and prevent the deaths of 64,000 mothers.
I stand to applaud the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Cooperation for leading the world and saving the lives of the most vulnerable mothers and newborn children.
Prostate Cancer
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bruce Hyer Thunder Bay—Superior North, ON
Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer will afflict one in seven men in this House of Commons and across Canada. This disease is the most common cancer among Canadian men. As many as 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with it every single year. Last year, our friend and colleague, Jack Layton, was one of them and faced the disease with courage and determination.
As a cancer survivor myself, I joined Jack in encouraging Canadian men over 40 to get checked, because the earlier it is detected the better chance they have of beating it.
September is prostate cancer month. This year the Prostate Cancer Canada Network wants us men to know that it is our time as men to take charge of our own health. I ask all members of this House and all men in Canada to join in the fight against prostate cancer.
The Economy
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, the leader of the New Democratic Party apparently has a miracle solution to get the economy back on track: tax increases and irresponsible spending. She is wrong. Canada's economy does not need job-killing tax hikes, nor does it need spending that would slow the economic recovery and mean a step backwards for Canadian families.
The global economic recovery remains fragile. We must not underestimate the impact of problems beyond our borders on the Canadian economy.
The NDP is acting irresponsibly by claiming that tax increases are the answer. On the contrary, they would jeopardize our recovery.
This is just one more troubling example of how ill-equipped the NDP is to govern Canada. Our government will stay on course with our prudent plan to keep taxes low, thereby bolstering our economic recovery.
Our Conservative government remains firmly focused on what matters to Canadians: jobs and economic growth.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, unlike the Conservative government, President Obama gets it. He knows that his government has to invest in the economy because the private sector is not doing so. The same is true here in Canada. The Conservatives are making bad choices. The tax cuts for big corporations and big banks have not created jobs.
Why is the government refusing to face facts and accept that it is up to the government to stimulate the economy and create jobs?
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Christian Paradis Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave us a strong mandate and we are focused on economic growth and job creation. Again today, the IMF has predicted that Canada will lead the G7 economies. This shows that our plan is the right plan. We will keep taxes low. I want to remind hon. members that 600,000 net new jobs have been created since we came to power. We will continue to implement the budget. There will be a new small business hiring tax credit. That is what creates wealth.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, there is more bad economic news. The Conference Board of Canada dropped Canada's rating on income equality. The middle class is falling further behind. Inequality has increased in the past 10 years. Surprise, surprise; it is the same 10 years of the big tax cuts for big corporations.
Is this not another example of the Conservatives' economic inaction plan?


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Over the last week Prospect Pipeline has been rolling out its team-specific prospect coverage, breaking down the top 10 prospects in every organization and their chances of making an impact at the highest level.
However, today we're deviating from the schedule to offer an early look at Major League Baseball's top prospects for the 2014 season.
As is the case with all my rankings, any player who's accrued 130 at-bats or 50 innings in the major leagues no longer qualifies as a prospect. Additionally, I don't treat international free agents as true prospects—because there's no benefit in comparing a 26-year-old Cuban defector to an 18-year-old draft pick—so you won't find Jose Dariel Abreu, Alexander Guerrero or Miguel Gonzalez on this list.
I also want to emphasize that these are not my official rankings for 2014; any number of scenarios (acquisitions, injuries, trades) between now and the start of the regular season can and will drastically alter the current order.
Therefore, Prospect Pipeline's official top 100 prospects for 2014 will be unveiled in late March as spring training winds down and Opening Day roster decisions are announced. So, it's best to view this list as a tune-up—or my version of spring training—for the next rankings installment.
Here's a look at the current top 50 prospects for the 2014 season.


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
EC145s Arrive at Duke University
American Eurocopter has handed over two new EC145s to Duke University Hospital's Life Flight program. The helicopters are part of a fleet replacement for two leased EC135s. Duke Life Flight also leases two Air Methods-operated EC135T2+ variants.
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There are really two separate items being announced for the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller (SVC):
- SVC v5 software
The software moves from a 32-bit kernel to a 64-bit kernel. Fortunately, IBM had the foresight to know that would happen back in 2005, so models 8F2, 8F4 and 8G4 can be upgrade to this new software level and gain new functionality. This is because these models have 64-bit capable processors. Those with six-year-old 4F2 will continue to run on SVC 4.3.1, but should consider it's about time to upgrade soon.
- New 2145-CF8 model
The CF8 is based on the IBM System x 3550M2. Each node can have up to 4 Solid-State Drives (SSD) that can be treated as SVC Managed Disk Groups. Virtual disks can be easily migrated from hard disk drives (HDD) over to SSD, processed, and then move them back to HDD. By treating the SSD as managed disks, rather than an extension of the cache, we are able to support all of the features and functions in a seamless manner.
As Barry says, IBM has been working on this for quite a while, and based on initial responses looks to be quite successful in the market!
technorati tags: IBM, SVC, SSD, 4F2, 8F2, 8G4, CF8, 64-bit kernel, disk, storage, system, SAN,


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Bobcats make changes after disappointing Week 1 loss to state-ranked Pella
Marshalltown football coach Aaron Shipley expressed concerns in his offensive and defensive lines during the preseason.
Those concerns grew a little bigger last Friday after Class 3A No. 6 Pella rushed for 245 yards on offense, while the defense held Marshalltown's prolific offense to 210 total yards in the 38-13 win.
That forced Shipley and the rest of the coaching staff to make changes as the Bobcats will search for answers against Class 4A No. 9 Waukee on Friday.
"We are definitely going to have a couple extra guys playing both ways this week," Shipley said. "Mostly on the offensive and defensive lines. We need to balance that with keeping guys fresh though, too."
One of the changes expected to be made will be putting the Bobcats' best defensive linemen – Connor Overstake – at offensive guard to help ignite a Marshalltown offense that rushed for just 43 yards against Pella.
"We are going to be rotating guys in and out," Shipley said. "We were all disappointed in our performances. There will be changes."
The offense will not get a boost from junior wide receiver Austin Kluver as he will miss his second straight game due to a hip injury. Sophomore running back Jordan Banes also continues to miss time for the Bobcats.
Waukee is coming off a 23-17 loss to West Des Moines Valley last week. The Warriors had a close call go against them late in the contest as Trevor Allen's apparent touchdown reception was called off. The Tigers also took the lead on a 61-yard touchdown run with less than 2 minutes to play in the game.
"They are a talented, deep team that is well-coached," Shipley said. "They won't give you any extravagent plays. They will try to out-execute you."
Allen is the Warriors' best offensive player. He was held to just 50 yards on 18 carries against Valley on Friday but rumbled for 210 yards against the Bobcats last year as the Warriors scored 14 points in the final quarter and won 49-35 at Leonard Cole Field.
"He is going to get his yards," Shipley said. "He'll be effective no matter what anyone throws at him. Our job is to limit the yards after contact. We need to play assignment football and bring him down with more than one guy."
Bringing down ball carriers at first contact was a real issue for the Bobcats in their opener against Pella. That is something Shipley and the coaching staff is trying to fix immediately.
"We got away from the team tackling style we usually play with last week," Shipley said. "We have to give our guys a chance to get there and help when the first guy gets there. We need to run to the ball as a unit."
Sophomore Ben Ferkin leads the offense at the quarterback position for Waukee (0-1).
Ferkin was 8-of-25 for 155 yards and two scores in the loss to Valley last week. His favorite target was senior Alex Sturm, who caught four passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.
"They want to get Trevor Allen the ball as much as possible, but the quarterback is athletic and has a strong arm," Shipley said. "They want to get him in play-action passing situations and get him on the perimeter. We'll need to focus on our assignments."
The Warriors defense is led by senior A.J. Allen (six tackles last week) as well as junior Patrick Gray and Kyle Boulanger, who had seven and six tackles, respectively, in the opener.
"A.J. Allen is a great pass rusher but is equally good in stopping the run as well," Shipley said. "We are going to shuffle some kids in and out on the offensive line to try to shore things up in there."
Despite last week's loss, the Bobcats remain in high spirits. They will need a total team effort and everyone to be on the same page to pull off the upset over Waukee on Friday.
"Our mantra this year is worrying about ourselves," Shipley said. "They understand the big picture. We had 89 guys in the weight room (Wednesday morning). The kids are working hard and the seniors are taking ownership of this team."
Friday's game will kick off at 7 p.m. from Waukee Stadium. The series between the two teams began in 2006. Waukee is 5-3 all-time against the Bobcats.
Shipley and the coaching staff are starting something new this season. They are giving out weekly awards to the top offensive, top defensive and top scout team players for the week. The offensive player of the week was senior quarterback Dylan Diveney, while senior linebacker Derek Mann was the defensive player of the week. Peyton Williams, a back-up QB, was voted as the top scout player for the week. Diveney threw for 154 yards and a score and rushed for a team-high 28 yards, while Mann led the defense with 12 tackles and eight solo tackles.


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Student Information System
RCDTS Code Lookup (renamed from Educational Entities Lookup)
Region County District Type Schools - it is the 15-digit code broken down R=00 C=000 D=0000 T=00 S=0000.
A lookup form of entities that provide direct services to K-12 students in Illinois. It includes Private and Public Schools, Public Districts and other Public Units (i.e., Regional Programs, Dept. of Corrections, Special Ed Cooperatives and Vocational schools).


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Stamina ATS Air Rower
Product Information:
The Stamina ® ATS Air Rower combines the all-around workout of rowing with the convenience of exercising at home. Long rowing routines are easy with the comfortable molded seat, and a specially designed oversized seat rail and metal pull chain provide extra strength and durability. After your workout, fold the ATS and use the built-in casters for easy, out of the way storage.
- Track progress with multifunction monitor that includes distance, calories used, strokes per minute and more
- Comfortable molded seat
- Durable over-sized rail
- Foldable for easy storage
- 78-1/2" L x 19-3/4" W x 31-1/2" H
- Model: 35-1405
- Stamina Products
Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 11884780
Customer Reviews:
Rated 3.6 out of 5�by 21 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5�by ThomasF Good customer service The Air Rower arrived at my doorstep on time and in excellent condition. The machine appears to be well constructed. Assembly is required and when i started building the machine, I realized the manufacturer had sent two left foot pedals. So my construction stopped at step 1 and I called customer service. They were very helpful and are shipping a right pedal to me ASAP. When it arrives, I'll finish building the machine. it was an inconvenience, but the company is handling the problem appropriately. August 16, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5�by Tmac Just ok I guess you get what you pay for. The resistance is weak & can t be changed not really a great workout. I would have spent a few hundred more for a better machine. Machine it self ok for a low impact workout. July 19, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5�by Wolf Mechanically good The rowing machine itself is fine.But the meter did not work right from the beginning.A replacement meter does not work either. January 11, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5�by JessJ318 Very Satisfied I used gym rowers in the past and was a little skeptical that this could compete with those. I was pleasantly surprised at how well built and sturdy this is. Unlike the gym models that I have used, this does NOT have a way to increase resistance. You simply have to pull harder to get more resistance, however it does produce a very nice workout and sweat while using. The price was right for me and I am very satisfied with it. Why not 5 stars? To me 5 stars means the best of the best and although this rower is great, the commercial type rowers would be 5 star from my perspective. December 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by SADDLEBUMS STAMINA ROWER NICE ROWER FOR THE MONEY, EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, SEEMS TO BE BUILT WELL.. GOOD WORKOUT FOR FOR ARMS LEGS WAIST AND JOINTS. HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT SO FAR. NICE MOLDED SEAT AND SMOOTH RAIL. December 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Cyclops Great All Around 2 guys put it together in 30 min. Used it immediately and liked it. Sturdy, good workout, fan isn't too loud but overall good. December 15, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by Cindy So far, so good! I wanted a rower to help strengthen my weak knees. I've only had the rower for about a week and have exercised on it daily for about 45 minutes each session. I feel like my knees are already feeling better; I've had trouble with navigating steps and that has improved somewhat. I'm hoping my knees continue to improve and I'm able to lose some weight in the process! My husband tried it for about 30 minutes and was amazed how fast the aerobic benefit kicked in--great exercise!!!! February 12, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5�by Bridges Half the price of Concept 2, 1/10th the quality Maybe I'm spoiled. I purchased the Stamina ATS Rower a couple of weeks ago because I've grown fond of rowing as a cardio workout, and wanted to be able to do it at home. I had been using the Concept 2 at the gym at work up until then. Ideally I would have gotten a Concept 2 of my own, but to compromise on the price point with my significant other, I settled on the Stamina ATS. I knew it wasn't going to stack up to the Concept 2. I knew it didn't have variable resistance, knew it was louder, but this thing has DECENT reviews, so I thought it would be HALF as good as a Concept 2 at least. I opened it up with great anticipation when it arrived, got all the parts together and organized, set it up. The excitement was fading quickly as I noticed the sub-par quality of the thing. Foot holds were held on with an elastic band and a tiny hinge of metal, the guides for the chain looked loose and as though they were going to wear out in a matter of a month, one of the metal legs had a spur from manufacturing that should have been ground down that almost gashed my finger open. I put it together, not too difficult unlike some reviews I've seen suggested. I sat down and strapped my feet in, grabbed the handle and took my first stroke. With a whir reminiscent of a Harley Davidson the rower came to life.The pull had little to no resistance - to compare, for those who have used a C2, it was like having the resistance down on 1 at best. Way low drag factor. I gave it a few more strokes, thinking maybe it just needed some speed. Nope. A couple more strokes and the foot holds slipped out of place. I got the foot holds back in position and gave it another try, hoping it was going to get better. It didn't. And then the foot holds slipped out of place again. The one positive thing I can say is that Dick's was awesome to work with when I decided the machine was thoroughly unsatisfactory and had to return it.They took it from me assembled, with the box in shambles for a full refund. I thank them for that. If you want a rower and want a good deal on one, don't think you're going to get it from this contraption. As the title states, it costs half of what the low end model Concept 2 costs, but I wouldn't pay $50 for it. April 6, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5�by Kacee row So far so good, this product is easy to assemble and works great, a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. March 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5�by Rowing for fun Worth it It's not a $2500 rower by any means but for what you pay for it is very well built and works good in my small apartment!! March 24, 2013


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Lisa Marie Ready
Lisa Marie (Moreland) Ready, age 42, of Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY, died Tuesday (April 2, 2013) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Dunkirk on Oct. 5, 1970, the daughter of Mary Boyd of Dunkirk, who survives, and the late Oliver (Bay) Moreland, who died in 1987.
Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Dunkirk High School. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, she served her country for six years from 1989-1995 and was a Gulf War veteran.
She was employed as a teacher's assistant at the North County BOCES for many years. She completed her bachelor's degree in 2009 and was a Phi Beta Kappa.
Lisa loved life and people. She was a peacemaker and enjoyed spending time with her special friends. She had a bond with her mother that no one could break and loved her Mom dearly. In addition to her own family, she also had a hand in the guidance and raising of her nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. So rest in peace my angel.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her dear friend who shared her life for the past 5 1/2 years, Shane Ferguson; her sons, Ramal Ready, age 17; Sabien Smith, age 12; and Shane Ferguson Jr., age 4; her brothers, Kevin, Jerome and Shaunn Boyd; her sisters, Myra Moreland and Jaquetta Sikes; stepbrother Darren Moreland; stepsisters, Rachel, Cindy, Stacy, Charmaine and Toni Moreland; her aunts and uncles especially Henry Boyd; spe-cial friends Venesia Butts, Marisol, Joe Pagan; past co-worker and friend Stephen Keefe; many nieces and nephews especially her nieces – Mary Butts, Quayla Moreland, Asia Leonard and Kiki Hall, whom she loved enormously; a friend of the family, Richard Sikes Jr., who was involved with being there and doing whatever he could when needed; and all the children she knew and loved at BOCES.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tremayne Moreland, who died in 1992; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements are by the Newman Funeral Home Inc.


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Deer Friends
- Artists SHato, Paul Rockseek
- Release Date 2013-04-29
- Labels VANDIT
- Catalog VAN2063
Two guys with a healthy dose of stamina to rock the crowd. Two Czech producers that know exactly how to. SHato & Paul Rockseek are new in VANDIT town, and witnessing the smash that is 'Deer Friends , are ready to make their stay worthwile.
The young guns of SHato & Paul Rockseek may have only been working together since early 2012, but there's no doubt about it: they're on to something! Their 'Crypoint' and 'Wonderfooled' already rocked the Beatport Top 10, and the same scenario awaits 'Deer Friends'.
A highly energetic affair of new-age trance and prog-house, a perfect summer anthem with a seductive twist!


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This is no April fools joke, boys. I'm back with the one and only big black cocked Prince Yahshua and I'm ready to get my ass impaled! I hope you're excited for this set as much as I was. I wore my fishnets for Prince just like he enjoys. As soon as I saw him waiting there with his cock out, I had to get to work.
There's one thing about Prince that I just absolutely love – it doesn't take long for that meaty schlong to get rock hard and ready to pound each and everyone of my orifices.
It wasn't long before I was on top of him and riding him like a filthy little cowgirl. That cock fills up my pussy like no other and pounds my vaginal walls like no white boy could…well, most. Hehe.
…and this is what you've all been waiting for, right? Prince laid me down on the chair, had me grab my leg and began penetrating my tight little booty hole with that big ass dick! I spread my pussy lips and played with my clit while he fucked my ass deep. I was going to cum buckets today!
One last naughty picture of Prince shoving his meaty black cock deep in my rectum for you boys! If you enjoyed these previews, you'll love seeing the full HD video of our hardcore anal fucking and you will really enjoy seeing where he finishes. I'll give you a hint — it's not in my ass!


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