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Seagate Technology on Tuesday denied information that it would delay introduction of its solid-state drives (SSDs) till 2011 due to certain issues. The world's largest maker of hard disk drives (HDDs) said that, as promised, it would deliver its first SSDs this calendar year.
"We remain committed to solid state development, and are on track to deliver our first enterprise SSD enterprise product shipments later this calendar year. We have increased our development focus on solid state, and will continue to invest the appropriate resources to be successful in this emerging storage market," a spokesperson for Seagate said.
On Monday Kevin D Vassily, an analyst at investment bank Pacific Crest Securities, wrote in a note to clients that Seagate might delay introduction of its solid-state drives to 2011 because of the issues with relationships between LSI Corp. and Seagate. According to the analyst, Seagate would have to utilize SSD controllers from other makers, which would delay the release of actual products rather tangibly.
Early this year Seagate said that it would introduce enterprise-class solid-state drives in 2009, but did not provide any details. Seagate recently switched chief operating officer William Watkins to Stephen J. Luczo after Mr. Watkins failed to ensure strong positions of Seagate on the market of hard drives for mobile and portable applications, but also failed to start offering SSDs in the enterprise market segment at the dawn of solid-state drives on the mass market. In fact, it is one of the key goals of Mr. Luczo to enter the market of solid-state drives, however, it seems that it may take up to two years for the company to truly enter the SSD market


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by John MacArthur
In 1984, an Avianca Airlines jet crashed in Spain. Investigators studying the accident made an eerie discovery. The "black box" cockpit recorders revealed that several minutes before impact a shrill, computer synthesized voice from the plane's automatic warning system told the crew repeatedly in English, "Pull up! Pull up!"
The pilot, evidently thinking the system was malfunctioning, snapped, "Shut up, Gringo!" and switched the system off. Minutes later the plane plowed into the side of a mountain. Everyone on board died.
When I saw that tragic story on the news shortly after it happened, it struck me as a perfect parable of the way modern people treat the warning messages of their consciences. The wisdom of our age says guilt feelings are nearly always erroneous or hurtful; therefore we should switch them off.
But that kind of thinking betrays a deep misunderstanding of what the conscience is and how it works. Your conscience isn't the voice of God or the law of God. It's not an external force of any kind.
As the Puritan Richard Sibbes wrote, the conscience is "the soul reflecting upon itself."1 Richard Sibbes, Commentary on 2 Corinthians Chapter 1, in Alexander B. Grosart, ed., Works of Richard Sibbes, 7 vols. (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1981 reprint), 3:208. Put another way, it is the human faculty that judges our actions and thoughts by the light of the highest standard we perceive. Like any warning system, it needs to be programmed—it needs to be taught and trained to discern right from wrong before it can be fully effective.
That's why a Mormon's conscience binds him to the ceremonies and rituals of the Mormon faith. It's why a Catholic's conscience binds him to the pope, the saints, and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Your standard for morality—whatever it is—will shape, guide, and direct your conscience.
Therefore, it's absolutely crucial to establish the Lord's holy standard for purity and godliness in your own heart. Anything less will lead you to have a weak, shallow conscience that regularly permits you to fall short of God's commands.
Or worse—it could lead you to sin. If you subscribe to the world's no-shame, man-centered standard, your conscience can actually encourage you to sin. It can become so perverted and twisted that it makes you think you ought to be lying, cheating, and gossiping. It might even make you believe, as many people do today, that there is something wrong with you if you're not regularly getting drunk, defrauding people, and having sex outside of marriage.
The fastest way to turn yourself over to the corruption of the world is to adopt its faulty, post-modern standard of morality and pervert your own conscience.
Instead you need to guard your conscience and protect it from the pollution of the world. You need to feed it regularly on the rich truth of God's Word, establishing His perfect law as the standard for your life. You do that through faithful personal Bible study, consistent intake of quality teaching and exhortation from Scripture, godly accountability and persistent self-examination.
The Lord gave you a conscience to help protect and defend you spiritually. But you've got to protect and defend your conscience if it's going to do you any good.
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This is the first time I see a topic without a single Bible-verse. That should make it suspect :-)
What a challenge God gave us. Saved by grace alone, by Christ alone, and then grow up to live holy and perfect as Christ.
On the one hand being weak in the flesh, and strong in the Spirit.
On the one hand to feel like a hypocrite before a holy God, and on the other hand long for glorifying God in the body.
Yes, Jesus fulfilled the demands and payed the price, but we must still deal with our wicked heart.
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It has been very hard for me to understand why is it that, in my case my mother who is a catholic, being confronted with the truth of God on many theological and doctrinal errors of the catholic faith, seems to understand but however can't come to grips with parting with the false system she's in. It is her conscience, trained in the catholic ways from a very early age, its just as Dr. MacArthur says, it binds them to the system.
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Although, a single Bible-verse was not given I am reminded of Psalm 19:7-9, especially verse 7 His perfect law which states " The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." What better way to train your conscience. I am also reminded of Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
@ Rudi,
Dr. MacArthur goes into much more detail in his book The Vanishing Conscience. There is plenty of biblical support for what is said here. This is like a synopsis of a very broad and important topic.
Thanks Drew Pitchford, I'm studying Gods holiness right now.
It must be the ultimate price, Gods glory revealed.
If anyone is suspect of anything that you print, I would suggest that they examine what was printed, then make a statement challenging it if it doesn't line up with God's Word.
This blog was absolutely eye and heart opening to me. I have often been told by professing believers that unless they are convicted of wrongdoing, even though forbidden in scripture, then it is okay for them to do. It was mostly in cases of drinking, immoral movie and tv watching and gambling. I now understand why they are unable to come to a full knowledge of the truth. Their consciences are dull and need to be sharpened and that is something that we all need to constantly pursue.
Thank you again. My whole family is consistentlynfed and challenged by your gift of wisdom and your devotion to our Creator.
Abundant blessings to you all at GTY .
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I really feel with you and pray for you.
False religions is an abomination and a blasphemy against God. Therefore we must destroy every argument against Christ.
The problem is that the sinners takes his excuses to the extreme where relations can break, as the Bible says. It happened to me many times. But we must confess Christ as Lord. Do it gently but persistent, making it clear what is on stake.
We cry out for mercy for our loved ones.
thankyou for your wisdom John Your ministry has greatly blessed my life
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Thank you. God bless.
I have a question regarding a sensitive conscience. Can the conscience be too sensitive and convince the believer that there is sin when there is not? Leads to consistent guilt, shame, and despair? Where does this come from?
Hi Brandon,
Great question. John's going to tackle that exact issue in an upcoming post. Look for it early next week.
In the meantime, the short answer is yes, a conscience can be too sensitive. That's the very issue Paul was addressing in 1 Corinthians regarding the meat sacrificed to idols. While Paul and the mature Corinthian believers knew simply eating was not a sin, he encouraged them to abstain for the sake of their weaker brothers' consciences.
A sensitive or weak conscience is the product of spiritual immaturity, and if it's not carefully trained (as John says above) it can lead to legalism. John will have much more to say about that next week.
So very , very convicting !
Thanks for the response! Look forward to reading that post! I also wonder where the "accuser of the brethren" would come into play? Seems like he may use our conscience as well?
wow this is amazing i think John alluded to this amazing truth before about the conscience in one of his teachings and use that very story as well. I am grateful that God has brought some great men into my path for example John Mac definitely! always leading us to our knees because we our absolutely in need of our Saviour to wash our corrupt minds and conscience so that we can be useful for service. hey and lead other's to the truth!!!
thank you John keep doing what you are doing!!
God bless
Simbarashe Mugomezi
I want to thank you Pastor John for your teaching and now blogging on this important issue. It has been a helpful tool not only in a life that was backslidden, graciously The Lord put a hungry heart for the truth and by many of your other sermons on this it helps me immensly to strengthen and equip my own conscience, but also help other believers when they don't even know their conscience needs to be trained and we need to discern how we react to our conscience. Know that your resources are being widely used over here in Penna. for all age groups who are hungry for the truth, and in our biblical church we use many of your resources. THANK YOU, may God continue to Bless His truth.
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Debates of Feb. 25th, 2004
House of Commons Hansard #18 of the 37th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was turkey.
- See Jane Run
- Agriculture
- The Environment
- CKCO Television
- Junior Achievement Month
- Natural Resources
- Elizabeth Beaton
- World Cup of Diving
- International Women's Day
- Democratic Reform
- Export Development Canada
- Status of Women
- St. Lawrence Seaway
- Oil Industry
- Health
- Black History Month
- Sponsorship Program
- Canadian National Railway
- Sponsorship Program
- Health
- Equalization
- Sponsorship Program
- Canadian National Railway
- Government Assistance
- Equalization
- Sponsorship Program
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Public Service of Canada
- Sponsorship Program
- Employment Insurance
- Landmines
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Sponsorship Program
- Committees of the House
- Aboriginal Healing Foundation
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
- Customs Tariff
- Committees of the House
- Business of the House
- Customs Tariff
- Contraventions Act
- Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
- Armenian People
2 p.m.
The Speaker
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Burlington.
[Editor's Note: Members sang the national anthem]
See Jane Run
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Karen Redman Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I hosted a spectacular event in my riding of Kitchener Centre called See Jane Run.
See Jane Run is a venue that brings women together to help each other: women helping women sit on more boards, to feel empowered within our community, to succeed in corporate life and to become leaders in whatever their realm of interest is.
Women from all age groups have said that there is a need for these kinds of opportunities, to share their knowledge and experiences so that the next generation of Canadian women can continue to benefit and to create new opportunities, not only for women but for all Canadians.
One hundred and forty women participated in this year's event. They came to listen to a dynamic speaker, Marion Thomson Howell, and to learn from each other. We were left with one message at the end of the day. This must continue.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Howard Hilstrom Selkirk—Interlake, MB
Mr. Speaker, it has been 10 months since the borders were shut to Canadian beef and the government has not gotten the borders re-opened. Not only that, the government is expecting producers to rely on the CAIS program, of which details have not been finalized.
Realized net income is the worst it has been since statistics were kept in the 1920s.
The Liberal government has been responsible for the viability of the agriculture sector since 1993 and it has done a poor job. The agriculture minister claims to be in charge but has failed miserably at getting the borders re-opened. He has not even completed the necessary regulatory changes that need to be made before the borders are re-opened.
Canadian farm families are facing bankruptcy. It is time the government stands up and takes responsibility for helping our producers and their families through these terrible times.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Julian Reed Halton, ON
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commend the region of Halton, as well as Burlington, Oakville and Halton Hills on their clean air initiatives.
Halton started buying biodiesel in October 2003 and now it accounts for almost 40% of their total fuel purchases. Biodiesel helps reduce smog causing emissions and air toxins from being released into the air. They also have an anti-idling engine policy.
Burlington has programs in place to encourage the use of public transit and a public awareness campaign.
Oakville reduces emission emitting activities on smog days and has reduced pesticide use.
Halton Hills has a longstanding tree planting program.
I congratulate these local governments for clearing the air, literally.
CKCO Television
Statements By Members
February 25th, 2004 / 2:05 p.m.
Janko Peric Cambridge, ON
Mr. Speaker, on March 1, 1954, CKCO Television in Kitchener began broadcasting to residents of southern Ontario.
For half a century the station has provided the very best in entertainment and information programming. It produced shows like Polka Time, Romper Room, and Bowling for Dollars , while its current show Good Morning Canada is being aired on the CTV network.
CKCO's journalists are exceptional and in the last five years, the station has received seven awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association. CKCO Television has become an institution and its journalists a trusted source of information on local, national and international events.
My colleagues from southern Ontario and I join with the House in congratulating the entire team at CKCO Television for 50 years of top-notch, award-winning programming.
Junior Achievement Month
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Dominic LeBlanc Beauséjour—Petitcodiac, NB
Mr. Speaker, February is Junior Achievement Month in Canada and I would like to congratulate the organization for the tremendous work it does on behalf of youth in Atlantic Canada.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has enjoyed a long and productive partnership with Junior Achievement. They both recognize the importance of exposing young people to entrepreneurship at a stage in their lives when they are making decisions about what to do and where to live.
In my riding, Junior Achievement provides programs to school children, and 20 teenagers from Bouctouche benefit from a company program offered at École Clément-Cormier.
The ACOA has undertaken a number of activities to raise young people's awareness of the benefits of entrepreneurship.
One of them, the Youth Ventures Program, resulted in 260 new summer businesses and 400 new jobs.
It is clear that the partnership between the ACOA and Junior Achievement has been very productive.
Natural Resources
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Loyola Hearn St. John's West, NL
Mr. Speaker, Canada is a country blessed with great natural resources. The proper development of these resources could create an economy which could care for all of our needs.
If we maximized every bit of potential from our non-renewable resources and if we carefully managed our renewable resources, all our provinces would have stable economies. The problem is that we are not getting maximum benefits from resource development. We are not protecting or enhancing our agriculture, our fisheries, our forestry and our environment generally.
The lead here is in government hands. The example should be set by the federal government. Regrettably, in this regard, the Liberal government has been an abysmal failure.
Elizabeth Beaton
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize a remarkable Cape Bretoner who touched many lives in her 85 years.
Elizabeth Beaton was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton in March 1918. At 15, she found her true calling in life, joined the Ursuline order and became Sister Bess Beaton. Though she would spend the next 70 years working in Edmonton as a dedicated teacher, she found time to occasionally return to her beloved Cape Breton.
In addition to teaching, she was also an avid athlete in her younger days. That interest in sports was recognized by the basketball team at Edmonton's Archbishop Jordan High School, which made her an honourary member, complete with her own team jersey.
Her death in January of this year has left the world and the many people she touched a little poorer, but when she was here she made our lives a lot richer.
World Cup of Diving
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, last weekend, Quebec athletes performed brilliantly at the 49-nation FINA World Cup of Diving.
Two young men from Laval, Alexandre Despatie and Philippe Comtois, won the bronze medal for the synchronized 10-metre platform dive, thus qualifying for the Olympic Games in Athens this summer. It is especially exciting since synchronized diving will be included as an Olympic sport for the first time.
Alexandre Despatie also won a gold medal in the 3-metre springboard and a bronze medal in the 10-metre platform competition. He had already qualified for the Athens Games in these two events.
Along with the people of Laval and all of Quebec, I am very proud of the achievements of these two young men; personally, and on behalf of the Bloc Quebecois, I wish them the best of luck in Athens.
International Women's Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Sarmite Bulte Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, to commemorate International Women's Day, on March 8 I will be hosting my sixth annual breakfast in my riding to acknowledge the accomplishments of the women of Parkdale--High Park.
This year we will celebrate the successes of the following women: Jane Bunnett, award winning musician; Heather Haldane, producer, Tapestry Pictures Inc.; Kathy Kennedy, business executive and community activist; Aurora Meliton, advocate for seniors; Dr. Barbara Sharratt, teacher, literary critic, political and social activist and journalist; and Pat Schnurr, artist and entrepreneur.
The theme for 2004 International Women's Day is "She's on a Role!" Many Canadian women, from athletes to social activists, have accomplished great things in their community, country and around the world. Some of these women receive little recognition for their efforts, yet provide shining examples for Canadians and Canadian youth by having followed their dreams no matter what barriers or opposition they may face.
International Women's Day is a special day to honour the variety and accomplishments made by women throughout all of our communities.
Democratic Reform
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Ted White North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, the House sent Bill C-3 to committee before second reading because the Minister responsible for Democratic Reform led us to believe he wanted meaningful input on the legislation.
However, during my questioning of the minister at committee yesterday, he admitted that he had never bothered to contact any of the parties affected by the bill. Not only that, the minister also told us that nobody affected by the bill even knew that it had been introduced.
As if that was not bad enough, the minister used his Liberal members on the committee to block the appearance of any witnesses. Not even the Chief Electoral Officer, who must administer the bill, is allowed to attend.
We foolishly believed that the democratic reforms promised by the minister meant that things would be more democratic around this place. However, it is worse, much worse than it was under the previous minister. The new minister's reforms simply mean that now there is no democracy at all.
Export Development Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Gérard Binet Frontenac—Mégantic, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday evening the Auditor General presented Export Development Canada with the Award for Excellence in Annual Reporting in the category of large crown corporations. This is the sixth time that EDC has received this award since its inception in 1994.
This award demonstrates EDC's dedication to the principles of transparency and accountability. It also recognizes the excellence of EDC as an organization that has succeeded in balancing a business-like approach with the implementation of major public policy projects.
We should also point out that, for the first time, the Canadian Commercial Corporation won the Award for Excellence in Annual Reporting in the category of small crown corporations.
The Minister for International Trade is privileged to be responsible for these two crown corporations that have won the Auditor General's award this year.
Status of Women
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, with every day that passes under a Liberal government, the situation facing women gets worse. We are losing, not gaining ground.
Let us look at the evidence.
Oxfam reported recently that half the women working in Canada earn less than $20,000 a year. This is precarious work and it is on the rise.
Then the Prairie Women's Health Centre in Manitoba reported that almost half of Canadian households with core housing needs are headed by women. That means they live in desperate housing conditions and they are invisible to the government.
Now today the Canadian Institutes of Health Research confirms that wealth means health, that one-third of women-headed single parent families are poor and that without a national child care program, low income children face a lifetime health and learning disadvantage.
Where is the federal government in all this? It is AWOL, missing in action, obsessed with filling their corporate pals' pockets, with turning huge surpluses over to tax cuts and paying off bankers while more than 50% of the population falls further and further behind.
When will the government wake up and stand up for Canadian--
Status of Women
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Verchères—Les-Patriotes.
St. Lawrence Seaway
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Stéphane Bergeron Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, I sent my constituents a householder denouncing the U.S. Army's plan to widen the St. Lawrence Seaway, a plan the Government of Canada obviously supports since a feasibility study is already underway.
In the riding of Verchères—Les-Patriotes alone, more than 800 people have already reacted by sending me a reply coupon expressing their strong opposition to this plan, which will have a catastrophic impact on Quebec's economy and environment.
Big ships—many more of which would be able to sail between the ocean and the Great Lakes—would stop unloading their cargoes in Quebec ports since they would be able to go directly to ports in the U.S. and Ontario. Moreover, this plan would increase shoreline erosion and wreak havoc on fragile ecosystems.
I am demanding that the federal government take a stand with the Bush administration and ensure that the plan to widen the St. Lawrence Seaway never sees the light of day, period.


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Speer: Sad news for opposite age groups
Political decisions, especially those involving money, will eventually be felt by all of us. Some of those decisions, such as local water rates, would be felt immediately. Others, like federal sequestration decisions, take a bit longer to filter through the layers of bureaucracy.
Area Meals of Wheels programs are finding out right now that federal cuts through sequestration are forcing administrators to make tough decisions. In Alpena County, for instance, the loss of revenue is projected to be $10,000. In programs the size of those in Northeast Michigan, that will impact a lot of meals.
The meals provide a nutritionally sound alternatives to many seniors, who otherwise might have opted for something much less filling, cold, or who might not have ate anything at all.
Regardless of your political bent, whether you're conservative or liberal, the impact to a program like Meals on Wheels has to be disturbing. Seniors deserve our respect, and those who participate in the program do so because of life's circumstances, not just because it's an opportunity for a warm meal.
Meals on Wheels administrators have done a good job over the years of rubbing nickels together to make quarters, and I expect they'll be equally as creative these days in meeting the newest challenge.
In Alpena County today, for example, a Jail and Bail fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Perch's IGA and Walmart parking lots, and Monday from 11 a.m-12 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. at the Alpena Senior Citizen Center.
Unfortunately, it is probably going to take these kinds of fundraising efforts to keep the same level of commitment going in each of the programs across the region.
Equally as disturbing this week was news that in the Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational School District there are estimated to be 219 homeless children. That is alarming, for it presents a whole new set of educational challenges to students and teachers.
While most of these students are not the stereotypical homeless person you might picture sleeping on a sidewalk, they still are youth who don't have a permanent roof over their heads. More than likely they're living at a friend's home, another relative's home, or some, out of a vehicle.
Regardless, without a permanent sense of "home" these students would have a hard time feeling "grounded" and, I suspect, would have difficulties feeling secure and focused while at school. Their needs would be unique, challenging and, because of circumstances, hard to immediately identify.
Two different age groups. Two different needs and challenges. Still, we as a region, should have but one focus – to meet the needs of these groups who need our assistance right now.
Anything short of that and I think we'd all be disappointed in ourselves.


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Every once in a while something triggers in me the fond memory of the t&c crust. And I can almost taste it....yeasty soda cracker ish.Anyone have a suggestion on getting that soda flavor...I have a feeling it would need a certain flour and perhaps a poolish/preferment using very little yeast? Or, just add baking soda? I don't know. Thanks!
That's a great idea!! Maybe that's what I am missing in my PH crackers. I found a soda cracker recipe that uses yeast and baking soda. I have made a soda cracker pizza crust in the past, but it was too light for a pizza. By using the yeast in conjunction with baking soda, and changing the hydration a little, maybe I can get that flavor and texture we are both looking for. I give it a try on my next cracker and let ya know.
You might get better replies by posting this in a more relevant forum. Just sayin'...


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Hi everyone. Was hopeing that you maybe able to help me debug this error in IE7
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when I click on a ajax link that is designed to remove a row of a table I run into this problem
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Cedar Crest College Named to President's Community Service Honor Roll
Allentown, Pa. (April 18, 2012)—Cedar Crest College earned a spot on the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This marks the fifth consecutive year Cedar Crest has been chosen to receive the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement in the local, national and international communities.
"We salute all the Honor Roll awardees for embracing their civic mission and providing opportunities for their students to tackle tough national challenges through service," said Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. "Our nation's students are a critical part of the equation and vital to our efforts to tackle the most persistent challenges we face. Students at the schools we selected have achieved impactful results and demonstrated the value of putting knowledge into practice to help renew America through service."
Honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors including the scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses. The Cedar Crest College continues to rack up more than 22,000 hours of community service year after year.
Per honor roll guidelines, Cedar Crest's application for the recognition included information on exemplary community service endeavors such as the annual Day of Service, America Reads and Counts tutoring program, and The Ethical Life, a course for Cedar Crest students that teaches them about ethics, community and social justice, and includes a 28-hour service-learning component.
Cedar Crest College President Carmen Twillie Ambar said civic engagement is a major component of the College's mission. In addition to the efforts listed above, the campus' Lutz Center for Community Service works with numerous community agencies to provide students opportunities to make a difference.
"Cedar Crest College is pleased to be recognized for all of the time that the students, faculty and staff commit to the community both locally and nationally," she said. "We believe that working in the community reinforces important lessons about leadership and collaboration that are addressed in our classrooms every day."
Honor roll awards were recently presented at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New Orleans.
About the Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information, visit www.nationalservice.gov.


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Debates of April 4th, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #106 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
- The Budget
- North York General Hospital
- Refugee Rights Day in Canada
- Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
- Montague Intermediate School
- Palliser
- Komagata Maru
- Great Northern Ride
- Burma
- The Environment
- French Language World Forum
- The Budget
- Canadian Grain Commission
- Intergovernmental Affairs
- Holocaust Remembrance Day
- The Holocaust
- Holocaust Remembrance Day
- National Defence
- National Revenue
- Employment
- The Budget
- Firearms Registry
- Ethics
- Government Appointments
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Gasoline Prices
- The Budget
- The Environment
- Rights & Democracy
- Pensions
- National Defence
- Transport
- Privilege
- Points of Order
- Foreign Affairs
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Edison Arantes do Nascimento Honorary Citizenship Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- The Budget
- Criminal Code
- Food and Drugs Act
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Papineau.
[Members sang the national anthem]
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jean-François Fortin Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC
Mr. Speaker, it comes as no surprise that the government did not take the opposition's legitimate objections into account and that it will pass its budget without amendment. This cold and heartless budget will have tragic effects on the lives of thousands of Quebeckers in the coming weeks.
Starting today, devoted workers will find out that they no longer have jobs. People in the regions will feel the effects of cuts to Canada Economic Development. Unemployed workers will lose five weeks of employment insurance benefits. People in the forestry industry will see cuts to foreign market development. CBC and Telefilm will have to make tough choices.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives will be patting each other on the back and celebrating this fiasco. What a sorry spectacle.
North York General Hospital
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Joe Daniel Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, I send congratulations to a notable institution in my riding of Don Valley East, the North York General Hospital. It has recently been evaluated by Accreditation Canada and has been given an exemplary standing, a 100% rating, the highest rating it can possibly receive from Accreditation Canada. It must be noted that this kind of designation is very rare for hospitals or any other service provider.
This achievement is emblematic of how the highly qualified staff of North York General Hospital acts with professionalism and is committed to its patients. Those who need the services of the North York General Hospital can come in with confidence. Their needs will be looked after by some of the most professional staff in the world with the most modern and sophisticated medical technology.
Once again, I congratulate the North York General Hospital for its outstanding achievement.
Refugee Rights Day in Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Anne Minh-Thu Quach Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the daughter of refugees, I am delighted to celebrate Refugee Rights Day in Canada. On this day in 1985, the Supreme Court recognized that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also protects the fundamental rights of refugee claimants.
Unfortunately, 27 years later, the federal government is trying to take away these rights by politicizing the refugee selection process, which must be fair, independent and equitable. Bill C-31 will discriminate against some refugees by revoking their right to appeal.
Not only will this government be engaging in discriminatory practices, but it may even deport refugees who have become permanent residents. In 2012, this is cruel and makes no sense. I believe that I am a good example of how refugees can integrate well into life in Canada.
I invite my Conservative colleagues to abandon their divisive politics. They should instead recognize and celebrate the socio-cultural and economic contributions of thousands of refugees living in this country, like my parents, who have helped build the Canada that we know today.
Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ryan Leef Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament, the largest hockey tournament in the Yukon, celebrated its 35th anniversary this past weekend in Whitehorse. Forty-two teams and more than six hundred players from across the Yukon, Northwest Territories and British Columbia, as well as their family and friends, caught up, had some fun and watched some great hockey.
This tournament is an opportunity to promote aboriginal hockey for all ages and provides the opportunity for Yukon first nations athletes to compete with other Canadian provinces and territories in the sport. It is a commitment to hockey for all ages in the spirit of friendship and goodwill on a local, regional and national level. This tournament is the biggest and best native hockey tournament north of 60.
Thanks go to the sponsors, volunteers and organizers. Congratulations go to all the teams and to 35 fantastic years.
Montague Intermediate School
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Lawrence MacAulay Cardigan, PE
Mr. Speaker, on March 28, Megan Morrison's grade eight class at Montague Intermediate School in my riding won the Canada's Coolest School Trip Contest.
This contest had classes submit videos that recreated a significant Canadian moment. It was sponsored by Parks Canada. Ms. Morrison's class finished first out of 69 entries from across the country, and won a class trip to Banff, Alberta. The winning video was called The Charlottetown Conference of 1864. It featured the class playing the Fathers of Confederation as they met at Province House in Charlottetown to discuss the birth of our nation. It is inspiring to see our youth become so passionate about the history of our great country. It reflects on the wonderful community of teachers and students at Montague Intermediate.
I want to send Ms. Morrison and all of her grade 8 class who worked so hard on this video heartfelt congratulations from me and every member of this House of Commons.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ray Boughen Palliser, SK
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce two leadership changes in Palliser.
First, I would like to congratulate the new commanding officer of the Saskatchewan Dragoons, Major Chris Hunter, and to thank the outgoing officer, Major Brad Hrycyna.
Second, I would like to congratulate the new honorary colonel Jim Hunter at 15 Wing Moose Jaw and thank the outgoing honorary colonel, Yvette Moore. Jim Hunter began his aviation career by training as a pilot at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, later served as wing commander and currently is the president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority. Yvette Moore is a Saskatchewan entrepreneur, well known for her naturalistic portraits of prairie landscapes.
Thanks again to Major Hrycyna and Yvette Moore for their service. Best wishes to Major Chris Hunter and Honorary Colonel Jim Hunter.
Komagata Maru
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jasbir Sandhu Surrey North, BC
Mr. Speaker, April 4, 1914 was the ill-fated date the Komagata Maru departed from Hong Kong and reached Vancouver's Burrard Inlet on May 23. For two months the Komagata Maru remained in Burrard Inlet and passengers were denied basic necessities like food and water. The discriminatory continuous journey regulation prevented the passengers from disembarking.
The tragedy of Komagata Maru marks a dark chapter in Canadian history. The federal government must provide closure for the trauma this has caused the South Asian community so that the process of healing and reconciliation can begin. That is why I have put forward a motion demanding that the Prime Minister formally apologize in the House of Commons.
I urge the Prime Minister to finally steer the Komagata Maru to shore after 98 years and offer a dignified, respectful official apology for the Komagata Maru tragedy.
Great Northern Ride
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Phil McColeman Brant, ON
Mr. Speaker, 13 years ago 13 businessmen from Brantford set out on their snowmobiles to raise $35,000 for children with special needs. Thirteen years later, that adventure has evolved into the annual cross-country snowmobile trek known as the Great Northern Ride, having raised over $1.3 million.
The driving force behind the ride is a good friend, Bob Caissie, a larger than life personality. Riders have covered almost 15,000 kilometres of terrain from Cold Lake, Alberta to Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula. They are an exceptional group of individuals who like to work hard, play harder and share a commitment to improving children's lives.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". Great northern riders have done just that, charting their own path, leaving behind not just a trail of snow but a trail of very special kids whose lives will never be the same.
Thanks to Bob and thanks to Great Northern Riders.
Statements By Members
April 4th, 2012 / 2:10 p.m.
Russ Hiebert South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, BC
Mr. Speaker, the nation of Burma has just held a set of byelections and early results are in. Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy party, has won a seat in parliament. We are pleased that reports indicate voting was conducted without violence or overt intimidation. Burma appears to be making progress toward democracy once more. We hope this progress continues.
Despite these gains, we are concerned, however, about the protection of individual rights of Burmese citizens. We call on the Government of Burma to respect the fundamental rights and freedoms all people should enjoy. Those freedoms include freedom of the press, of expression and of religion. We also call on the Burmese government to seek peace in Kachin State and to put a stop to the abuses, such as the recent burning of Christian churches and destruction of villages which have been reported there. We continue to call on the government to respect the lives and property of the Kachin, Karen, Mon, Karenni, Chin, Shan and other ethnic and religious minorities.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Laurin Liu Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, on behalf of my NDP colleagues, I moved a motion in the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development to hear from witness Dan Wicklum, the chief executive of Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance.
"Loaning" this senior Environment Canada official to an oil industry lobby raises serious ethical questions. How can someone be on the payroll of a regulatory agency one day and on the payroll of Shell, BP, Imperial Oil and Suncor the next, only to resume his position at Environment Canada as though it were no big deal?
Instead of adopting my original motion, the committee instead decided to study "the positive environmental impacts" of the oil sands lobby.
It is clear that the Conservatives are more interested in spreading big oil propaganda than in shedding light on this blatant conflict of interest. It is shameful.
French Language World Forum
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, French is much more than just a language. In addition to being one of our official languages—spoken by over 9.5 million Canadians—French is an essential element of our history and our heritage.
Yesterday, my colleague, the hon. Minister of State for La Francophonie, announced $950,000 in funding for the French Language World Forum, which will be held from July 4 to 6, 2012.
Canada is proud to contribute to this first French Language World Forum, which will take place in Quebec City, the very birthplace of our francophone heritage in North America. Our government is firmly committed to promoting the French language and linguistic duality. That is why we are committed to promoting French at home and abroad by participating in activities like this one. And I am very pleased that this first forum is being held in Quebec City.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative budget does not meet the needs of the women in Gatineau, in Quebec or in Canada.
It is obvious that no gender-based analysis was done during its preparation.
No gender-based analysis was done during the preparation of this budget. Raising the minimum age for old age security benefits will have a disproportionate effect on women because 53% of them depend on the program to ensure a decent income.
The proposed tax cuts will not help low-income women who cannot take advantage of them. In Gatineau, the public service cuts will have a greater impact on women, who account for 55.2% of public servants. This budget does very little for women. In fact, many women from across the country contact me every day to express their disappointment.
I strongly encourage the Minister for Status of Women, whose organization was ignored in the budget, to do her job and make sure that the measures in the budget are adjusted to reflect the gender equality that this government so often claims to champion.
Canadian Grain Commission
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
LaVar Payne Medicine Hat, AB
Mr. Speaker, since 1912, a hundred years ago, the Canadian Grain Commission has been helping to establish Canada's reputation as a consistent supplier of high quality grain.
Our Conservative government has always supported the Grain Commission. Last week's budget provided $44 million in new funding to help the commission modernize and make sure that the next hundred years are as successful as the past century.
Our government will continue to introduce legislation that will modernize the commission and ensure its continued success. Indeed, the CGC will continue to play an important role in an open market when farmers get marketing freedom on August 1.
Mr. Speaker, I invite you and all parliamentarians to a reception tonight at the government conference centre to congratulate the grain commission on its historic past, serving farmers, grain companies and our international customers.
Intergovernmental Affairs
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Michelle Rempel Calgary Centre-North, AB
Mr. Speaker, economic action plan 2012 is providing support to families and communities. Federal transfers to provinces and territories continue to be at a record levels, and Alberta will continue to receive significant support through major federal transfers.
For Alberta, major transfers will total close to $3.6 billion in 2012-13. This long-term growing support will help to ensure that Alberta has the resources required to provide essential public services, and contributes to shared national objectives, including health care, post-secondary education, and key components of Canada's social programs, as well as infrastructure.
This support includes almost $2.3 billion through the Canada health transfer, an increase of $646 million since 2005, and over $1.3 billion through the Canada social transfer, an increase of $717 million since 2005, as well as continued support through the gas tax transfer fund.
While the opposition is making false accusations about our support for transfers to the provinces and territories, our government is continuing to provide growing support to these partners.


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Governor declares disaster area
March 26, 2007
Government entities of three eastern New Mexico communities hit hard by tornadoes Friday were given access to state funds for restoration Sunday, but aid for affected individuals hinges on the federal government, according to authorities.
Gov. Bill Richardson declared Clovis a state disaster area Sunday as he toured a neighborhood in south Clovis, the area most devastated by Friday's tornado.
"These people need help immediately. My worry is they will not have a place to live," said Richardson, standing in a mountain of wreckage.
Richardson released $750,000 in state funds through an executive order Sunday to repair roads, power lines, and infrastructure and cover overtime wages for emergency responders in Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties.
He said he will push the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release aid for individuals.
"We're going to try to find ways to help individuals with their homes," Richardson said.
The governor is also seeking FEMA funds to help restore public property, according to a spokesperson for the New Mexico Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Carrie Moritomo.
Early damage assessments released Sunday indicate nearly 500 Clovis homes and businesses were damaged in Friday's storm. Nearly 60 structures in Clovis were destroyed, officials said.
Richardson signed his executive order on the corner of Diane and Oak Streets in Clovis. He put his hand on the shoulder of one man leaning against a car nearby his ruined home, conversed with him in Spanish, and told him help was on the way.
"It's like a gift," said Paul Maes of the governor's visit to his Oak Street neighborhood, where homes were demolished by the tornado.
The interior walls of one house were still wrapped around a broken tree, yellow wallpaper intact. Pink insulation, pipes and splintered wood made a maze of yards.
One young boy sipped soup from a Salvation Army mobile kitchen in a field of grass. Around him, bulldozers lifted ruins and people labored to clean up their neighborhood.
Many homeowners in this neighborhood have no insurance, according to those that live there.
"I grew up here," Maes, 25, said. "It's sad to see everything like this. ... In a disaster like this, I think we deserve a little bit of help."
Authorities said FEMA officials would arrive in Clovis today to further assess the damage.
Certain thresholds of damage must be met before FEMA aid can be triggered, authorities said.
FEMA officials will study population density, economic impact of the tornado, and existing housing options to determine if individuals are eligible for aid, Moritomo said.
The amount and type of aid that could be given depends of those factors, Moritomo said. FEMA can give displaced individuals temporary housing, distribute money for rent, and reimburse lost wages, among other things, she said.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (88 votes).
In short: Glad to see the Mablethorpe Marathon Has returned!!In full: Was very glad to see the return of the Mablethorpe Marathon. I last took part in 2008 and found it to be great. This race was no different. I found the organisation to be as slick as previous and the Marshallers were all super friendly as always. The highlight for me was 'smashing' my PB and coming in under the four hour mark!!! This year I will aim to bring it down again. Well done to all involved and here's looking forward to 2011!!Date of review: March 15, 2011
In short: Nice flat route but the wind was a challenge this year.Date of review: October 19, 2010
In short: Well organised with some very nice touchesIn full: Despite the weather another very well organised and marshalled event. Drink stations every 2 or 3 miles with 500ml bottled water with a couple having Gatorade in 500ml bottles too. The course was a little undulating in the middle section but nothing serious. Nice medal and t-shirt at the finish. Chip timing - chip time sent via SMS a little later. Has the potential to rub shoulders with the more popular, established events and still hold its own.Date of review: October 7, 2010
In short: Good Route, nice tshirt and medal, relaxed atmosphereIn full: Apart from a need for improvement at the water stations for the full marathon, i have no complaints - got a pb here. So happily do it again and again and stay in Mablethorpe for a little longer.Date of review: October 6, 2010
In short: Magnificent Mars Munching MablethorpeIn full: The only reason I run is so I can eat more chocolate, so to find a mars bar in the goody bag after 26 miles was the icing on the cake (chocolate of course).The organisation was first rate with lots of marshals giving great support. Nice finish with foil jacketty thing and nice medal and t-shirt.Like others I found the mile markers about 1/4 mile out - especially from about mile 9, but had a sneaky suspicion that it would be clawed back in the last mile or so. Mentioned this to another runner who insisted the markers were correct - I just guess we were using different satellites.Ran a PB so was delighted and will definitely be back next year with a few more miles under the belt.Date of review: October 6, 2010
In short: organisation excellent, wind and rain horribleIn full: Second time I have done this marathon and the second time I have got a PB. So the course is fast but somehow does not feel so. Perhaps because it undulates (730 m up and down) or perhaps because there are so many long straightish sections and I'm sure that the wind plays a part. Last time it was hot and windy and I remmber there being quite a few spectators this year it was wet and windy and hardly anyone was watching. The marshalls and guys at the drinks stations were special.Although the weather was foul they were all cheerful and encouraging and they had a kind word when you needed one.I really don't like the end. To have to run past the turn in for the half marathon feels so tough.However once over the line a foil was offered and put on me and a drink put in my hand. Getting the medal felt special as it was "presented" and a handshake and congratulations were offered. Nice t shirt (good to see that each race had a different colour) and a drink, mars bar and fruit.Only gripe. Why was there no hot water available in the showers!Date of review: October 6, 2010
In short: PB potentialIn full: Well organised event, well worth a visit. Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: great race - very well organised. Wind and wet this year. Quick fast course.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Well organised, flat courses, lots of fun despite the rain. In full: The race was well organised, signd and marshalled, not a grumpy marshall in sight. There were 4 water stations on the half and it was as flat as a pancake if you want a PB. The course took in some quiet roads as well as the centre of Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea, then back along the sea front with a tail wind. Medals were presented by a GB team member (60M indoor runner) and there were nice burgers on sale afterwards, also a little craft market. There was stuff to colour and make for the kids as well. The finish for the marathon and half was well marshalled. We will be coming back again next year as it was such a good weekend. Lets hope the weather is a bit kinder. Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: ExcellantIn full: Very good race will be back next year.I've never seen so many marshalls.This race is made for marathon first timers.Date of review: October 5, 2010
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For stocks, a good first half is tough to match
NEW YORK – The stock market just had its best first half of the year since 1998. Now what?
History suggests stock investors will make more money the second half of the year.
Since World War II, a big increase in the first half of a year has almost always been followed by more gains in the second half.
In the 68 years beginning with 1946, the S&P 500 index has risen 10 percent or more 23 times, according to data from S&P Dow Jones Indices. During those 23 years, the market rose the second half of the year 19 times. Eleven of those years, or nearly half, the S&P 500 rose at least 10 percent the second half of the year.
The best second half was in 1954, in the middle of the stock market's longest bull run. Stocks increased 26.2 percent July-December. The worst second half was in 1987. The "Black Monday" market crash was Oct. 19, and stocks fell 17.4 percent the second half of the year.
In years like this one, in which stocks have started with a gain of between 10 and 15 percent, the average second-half increase has been 9.4 percent.
Those numbers suggest that when a rally gets going, it keeps going.
Of course, past performance is no guarantee of the market's future, and investors face some hurdles in this year's second half. The Federal Reserve has helped stocks rally by forcing down interest rates. But the central bank is considering reducing that stimulus later this year. Also, concerns about the Chinese economy, the world's second-largest, have unsettled markets in recent weeks.
But the factors that drove the market methodically higher the first five months of the year remain: The housing market is strengthening. Auto sales are strong. Companies continue to earn record profits. Inflation and interest rates are ultra low. The economy is growing moderately and may pick up the second half of the year.
"We're going higher," said Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Strategist at Federated Investors. "Rising stock prices and rising real estate prices are making people feel better about their financial condition … So we think that second-half GDP and second-half earnings are going to be better than the first half."
Orlando predicts that the S&P 500 will end the year at 1,750.
Although many investors had expected stocks to climb this year, they were surprised at the speed of the advance early on. By May 21, the S&P 500 had climbed to a record 1,669 and was up 17 percent. A day later, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was considering pulling back on its stimulus. The market's advance cooled, and the S&P has lost 3 percent since.
Add dividends to the S&P 500's price rise and the total return for investors is 13.8 percent – the most in 15 years.
"We're not surprised at the positive performance across U.S. equity markets this year because the fundamentals of the economy are improving," says Steve Rees, head of U.S. Equity Strategy for JPMorgan Private Bank. "We were surprised, though, at how quickly we achieved that performance at the start of the year."
Here are the five best first halves for the S&P 500 since World War II. Data before 1957, when the S&P 500 was launched, combine the values for four earlier S&P indices: the industrials, utilities, financials and transportation:
– 1975. First half: up 41.7 percent. Second half: down 3.2 percent.
The 1970s began with a bull run, but things soon went sour. The oil crisis of 1973-1974 caused oil prices to soar and the economy entered into what would be a 16-month recession in November 1973. The annual rate of inflation began to climb. It surged as high as 12.2 percent in November 1974 from 3.4 percent a year earlier. The S&P 500 dropped 48 percent between Jan. 11, 1973 and Oct. 4, 1974.
The market soared in the first half of 1975 as inflation moderated and investors grew hopeful the economy was pulling out of its slump. The market gave up some of its gain in the second half of the year as doubts about the strength of the economic recovery grew and concern rose that inflation might re-emerge. New York City's fiscal crisis also weighed on markets.
– 1987. First half: up 27.4 percent. Second half: down 17.4 percent.
In early 1987, investors were still enjoying a bull run that had begun in August 1982. Unemployment and inflation had fallen. Tax cuts and low interest rates had spawned an economic boom.
But things unraveled in a big way.
Stocks peaked on August 25, when the S&P 500 closed at a record 336. Rising interest rates and concerns about a stock bubble prompted a sell-off in October. That culminated in 'Black Monday' on Oct. 19, 1987, when the index plunged 57 points, or 20.5 percent, to 224.
– 1983. First half: up 22.2 percent. Second half: up 0.25 percent.
In early 1983, the great '80s bull run was just beginning. It had started the previous summer after the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate from 14.5 percent to 10 percent. President Reagan's tax cuts also got the economy going after it had contracted for much of 1982.


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The truth is, God is angry--and He is angry with people who live wicked, ungodly lives in a wicked world. Yes, God is love, but without a proper understanding of God's hatred for sin and the penalty it requires, you can never fully comprehend His love and forgiveness.
In Wicked World, Angry God, John MacArthur looks at what Scripture says about God's wrath and what that means for you. Find out what kinds of things anger God and how He can be both infinitely loving yet infinitely angry.
Don't run from an understanding of God's wrath; embrace the reality that the depth of God's love for you is made evident in His wrath.
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Five questions raised by BNY Mellon's CSD
BNY Mellon, the world's largest custodian, announced this week that it had received regulatory approval to establish its own central securities depository, which will allow it to settle trades for clients and compete with other parts of Europe's market infrastructure.
BNY Mellon, which has $27.9 trillion in assets under custody, said the launch of BNY Mellon CSD, a Belgium-incorporated, non-bank subsidiary of the firm, is "redefining what it means to be a global custodian". Financial News first predicted the move in October 2011.
The development means BNY Mellon will now compete with other market infrastructure groups by offering issuer, settlement and safekeeping services across Europe and the wider global marketplace.
It said in a statement it was a "natural evolution of BNY Mellon's existing investment services presence and activities".
The new entity will be lead by Chris Prior-Willeard, an industry veteran who becomes chief executive of BNY Mellon CSD. Prior to his new role, he held an executive position within the depositary receipts division. Prior-Willeard has more than 30 years' experience in the industry. He joined The Baltic Futures Exchange in London in 1982, according to his public LinkedIn profile, after leaving the Navy. He moved to the London Stock Exchange, and has also held roles at The Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, HSBC and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has also penned books and articles on financial markets.
Here we ask five questions raised by the announcement.
1) What's in it for BNY Mellon?
As decisions of late often have, BNY Mellon's call comes down in part to regulation. Prior-Willeard, chief executive of BNY Mellon CSD, said in a statement: "By becoming a CSD, we are responding to the current regulatory imperatives around issuance and settlement services."
Nadine Chakar, executive vice-president of global collateral services at BNY Mellon, said in a media call yesterday afternoon that there were a number of "onerous requirements put on the shoulders of the trustee" as a result of regulation.
She said the CSD will give the custodian more flexibility to direct activity into the marketplace, more control and oversight for collateral, and make the firm more comfortable with the "additional regulatory burdens" arising from the Alternative Investment Fund Managers directive.
This has been on the cards since October 2011, when market sources told Financial News that BNY Mellon was considering launching its own CSD.
2) What's in it for the clients?
The custodian will offer issuer, settlement and safekeeping services across Europe and the rest of the world.
By establishing a CSD, BNY Mellon will deliver notary – that is ensuring the integrity of new securities that are issued; settlement – the finalising of transactions between a buyer and seller; and safekeeping functions.
The custodian already offers other services to clients that will use the CSD, such as reporting and asset valuation, and so one of the benefits is a reduction in risk.
Prior-Willeard said: "We cover the entire securities value chain – from initial issuance of securities...through to the lifecycle of securities through a settlement as they are traded, and finally holding [those securities]. The key is offering internalised settlement – the key benefit is reducing risks by the internationalisation of settlement."
3) What does the deal mean for rival CSDs?
Since BNY Mellon will now be competing for business as a CSD, it is expanding its competition beyond the custody business. On the CSD side, the main concern has to be for the two international CSDs – Euroclear and Clearstream.
Chakar said: "The obvious question is how this will impact the two other CSDs – this gives us very similar capabilities to them. [We are] not replicating their business model, but one that makes a lot more sense for us."
She said the custodian has a "valued relationship" with both CSDs, and her expectation is that this will continue.
She said: "The CSD was set up to really take care of existing BNY Mellon client business, as well as giving us the flexibility to cope with whatever regulations come down the pipe."
A spokesman added: "We have very strong and valued relationships with both Clearstream and Euroclear. We compete and cooperate today, and that will continue in the future. Bringing competition to bear in market infrastructure is a stated aim of market regulators intent on increasing cross-border access. We're keen to support this process and will be working with other market participants to provide greater interoperability and harmonisation. By doing that, we will ensure we can meet our clients' needs - this initiative is very much about enhancing their experience."
A spokesman for Clearstream said: "We noted the regulatory approval for the new CSD and welcome it as it creates a more competitive environment. It rather confirms and proves our business model than the need for a change."
A spokesman for Euroclear said: "Euroclear and The Bank of New York Mellon have shared a constructive and complex relationship for many years. We are service providers to each other and compete in certain business domains.
"CSD Regulation and T2S are both designed to increase CSD competition, so we are preparing for this eventuality. As we have been expecting banks, including BNY Mellon, to enter the CSD business, we are not taken by surprise. Should BNY Mellon move forward on its plans to actually create a CSD, we stand ready to explore how Euroclear can play a role in helping BNY Mellon service their underlying CSD clients through greater interoperability."
4) What does the deal mean for fellow custodians?
One consultant, who asked not to be named, told Financial News that the development could "balkanise" the market, building two camps – a set of 'traditional' CSD entities, and then custody competitors responding with their own CSDs. He identified JP Morgan, Citigroup, BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank as "likely candidates".
A spokeswoman for Citi said: "We see opportunities for custodians to set up CSDs (including benefits in the collateral management space as well as direct interaction with T2S) but there are also some significant challenges – both from a regulation and a cost perspective." JP Morgan and BNP Paribas declined to comment. Deutsche Bank did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.
Chakar said: "I'm sure a lot of other providers this morning will be assessing their own position in the marketplace, but we tend to lead in this area and felt this was the right decision for us. We wouldn't particularly see this as a threat to anybody, apart from being something that is really good for our clients."
5) Where does Target2-Securities fit in the move?
The European Central Bank's Target2-Securities initiative will change the CSD landscape forever. First floated in 2006, the platform – which aims to harmonise the European settlements industry by taking part of a CSD's job out of its hands and running it instead through T2S – is in the final stages of development. It has a go-live date of mid-2015.
The ECB has invited the 40 or so CSDs across Europe to connect to the platform, channelling their settlements through T2S and settling transactions against central bank money. So far, more than 20 have signed up to the initiative.
It is a pressing matter for BNY Mellon: on one hand, T2S will significantly reduce the cost of settlement in Europe. On the other hand, some market participants are concerned it will take a stream of revenue away from CSDs.
BNY Mellon CSD could connect to the platform. The spokesman said: "As a driver for change, our assessment of the post-T2S market made our decision to become a CSD much clearer, as T2S clearly changes a great deal in the European market in respect of settlement services. To gain access to T2S facilities, financial institutions will need to engage with an entity that has a connection to T2S. Accordingly, BNY Mellon will seek to gain access to T2S as a financial market infrastructure, therefore eliminating the need to use an intermediary."
He added that this is a future phase of the project, and will be subject to additional regulatory approvals.
On the call, Chakar said: "We see great benefits of connection to T2S through the CSD, but we have other options that are currently being evaluated. More on this over the course of the year."