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Latest Episode: Season 3, Episode 5
A Texas park ranger pulls over a truck filled with marijuana and its passenger flees deep into the desert, unleashing a manhunt that unearths something far more sinister than detectives could have imagined.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 5
Bystanders assist the first responders at a restaurant in the French Quarter and at the scene of a car accident; a tourist has to be coaxed into going to the hospital.Latest Episode: Season 3, Episode 6
Also, Walter and Taliakha work to find why a young man can't walk despite his legs being in good condition, and Zoe becomes jealous of James's connection to Nina.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 10
Sheldon and Amy visit Leonard and Penny for the first time since the holidays and share details about their terrible trip to Texas.Latest Episode: Season 10, Episode 12
An investigation into an international terrorist operating on American soil tests the allegiances of the Task Force. As Aram faces the consequences of his girlfriend hacking into the FBI computer systems, Red cashes in on a favor.Latest Episode: Season 4, Episode 9
Exploring the wonderful world of pizza; host Frank Pinello, owner of Best Pizza in Brooklyn, travels around the world eating great pizza and meeting even greater people.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 3
Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 9
Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 7
Latest Episode: Season 5, Episode 2
Goodwin tasks Dr. Charles with evaluating a patient as a possible heart recipient, while Jeff makes a confession to Dr. Manning. Dr. Choi deals with two MMA fighters who are brought into Chicago Med in bad shape. Elsewhere, Dr. Stohl returns to the hospital from his sabbatical leave and immediately offers up different medical opinion regarding the treatment of a patient under the care of Dr. Halstead. April discovers her TB medication may lead to further complications.Latest Episode: Season 2, Episode 9
Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 8
Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 5
Marc goes up against an unrealistic deadline when his truck gives out; Jarrett panics when he is stopped for transporting stolen property.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 7
Jenn won't save the world, but she better make her deadline when she hauls a 16-foot-tall Power Ranger to a child's birthday party; Todd and Tamera make a draining run to the Big Easy with Vampire items.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 8
Ransom follows Eric Beaumont, a highly specialized negotiator who is parachuted into crisis situations to defuse them before they spin out of control. Eric is so brilliantly effective, it's hard to know when he's working someone or dealing straight, which is part of his charm – he knows how to get what he wants and rarely loses. He travels the globe with his team which includes a new recruit, Maxine Carlson, a young woman eager to learn from one of the best negotiators, but who may have her own personal agenda. Together they negotiate the most difficult, high stakes kidnap and ransom cases, though his missions are complicated by the fact that many countries have outlawed private negotiation. As a result, Eric and his team are often in as much danger from the authorities as the criminals they face.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Mackenzie The Mick Murphy is a brash, blue collar, two-bit hustler who has spent her entire life gaming the system and shirking any semblance of responsibility. But when her estranged sister and billionaire brother-in-law flee the country to escape federal charges, the opulent, care-free life Mickey has always envied is finally within reach… But there is one minor catch: she must assume custody of her sister's three rich, entitled, high-maintenance children.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, Shadowhunters follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters - human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.Latest Episode: Season 2, Episode 1
The Wall is packed with drama and action, this is a game that the entire family can root for together. Executive producer LeBron James presents a challenge infused with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, where regular people can achieve their dreams with one bounce of the ball. Hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick and set in a large glossy arena centering on the colossal 40-foot wall, the gameplay involves quick thinking, shrewd strategy and a little luck. Played by contestant pairs, this is an unpredictable journey with giant swings of fortune and millions of dollars passing through the contestants' hands throughout the hour.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 3
Alone is a ten-episode series that is the country's boldest and longest survival experiment ever captured for television. It places ten hardcore survivalists alone in the Vancouver Island wilderness - no camera crew, no teams, no producers - on a single mission to stay alive. At stake is $500,000 awarded to the person who can last the longest. They will face extreme isolation and psychological distress as they plunge into the unknown, self-documenting their experience.Latest Episode: Season 3, Episode 5
Set in a future where companies have seemingly unlimited power, Incorporated centers around Ben Larson, a young executive who risks everything to infiltrate the all-controlling corporate world and save the woman he loves. In the process, he will take on the entire system -- with deadly consequences. Ben is married to Laura, a successful plastic surgeon who's also the daughter of Ben's boss. While Ben and Laura make their home in the lush, manicured Green Zone of the well-to-do, Theo dwells in the dangerous, poverty-stricken Red Zone, and may provide a surprising connection to Ben's past. In a high-stakes world where the ethical boundaries we know have been completely redrawn, how far is Ben willing to go -- and what happens if he fails?Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 6
Most stories end with the crime, but sometimes the crime scene represents just the tip of the iceberg. From a murder scene that tipped police off to a polygamist secret society to a random house fire that revealed family secrets that had been buried for decades, Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil uncovers gripping investigations that get more sordid as every piece of evidence is examined.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 5
Whether it's a sultry one-night stand, a long-awaited late-night rendezvous, or a misguided attempt to spice up a relationship, sex always complicates things. My Crazy Sex reveals the outrageous, intimate tales of ordinary people's most extraordinarily embarrassing and regrettably ridiculous sexual misadventures. In the series premiere, a wedding reception hook-up leads to a sticky situation. A young couple's sexual adventure proves that you can love nature, but it doesn't always love you back. A cheating boyfriend drives a furious woman to take grudge sex to new heights.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg, Shooter is an action series about a highly decorated Marine sniper who is on the run after being falsely accused of trying to kill the President.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 8
On Conviction a Lawyer and former First Daughter Hayes Morrison is about to accept a job offered from her sexy nemesis, NY District Attorney Wayne Wallis, to avoid jail time for cocaine possession and avoid hurting her mother's Senate campaign. Working with his team at the new Conviction Integrity Unit will let her use her brilliant mind to turn over cases where there is credible suspicion of wrongful conviction, and give her a chance to turn things around with her high-powered political family.Latest Episode: Season 1, Episode 10


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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 29
NEW YORK ( MainStreet) -- What's happening in small business today?
1. The 100 most brilliant companies revealed. Entrepreneur's annual report is out and it should come as no surprise that the list is top-heavy with digital tech companies ranging from social media to apps and other gadgets for use by mobile phones to health care providers.
On the other end of the spectrum, there is also some "low-tech brilliance," the article notes, with Entrepreneur's newest category to debut in the annual rankings, Geek Chic, targeting retro, hipster appeal.
Many companies that made the list are not necessarily the most lucrative in their industries, but the report also includes what some leading venture capitalists have to say about the potential for these types of companies.
2. Lessons from Google. Small businesses shouldn't be discouraged if they want to create a business that has the same success as Google(GOOG) because it's not just Google's revenue that allows it to feed employees three times a day, it's in the way the company looks at problem solving and decision making at every level that allows it to be successful, according to CNBC.com .
CNBC says business owners should take note of a few of Google's mantras, such as "launch and iterate."
"For a small business, this means trying out a lot of services, products, marketing, sales and other tactics in really small ways, gauging the success and then building on the ideas that work in reality. Resist the urge to perfect -- if your customers understand that you truly want their feedback to shape products and services, they will enthusiastically share their opinions," the article says.
Also remember to "ask forgiveness, not permission," meaning reward employees for taking initiative and "treat their missteps as any other failure -- something to learn from, but not to dwell on," CNBC says.
3. SBA partners with the AARP to assist business owners over age 50. The U.S. Small Business Administration and the AARP have joined forces to provide counseling and training to entrepreneurs over age 50 looking to start a business.
Through the partnership, the agencies expect to train 100,000 "encore entrepreneurs," according to Buffalo News .
The SBA created a special website that offers an online self-assessment tool to help entrepreneurs understand if they are ready to start a business, among other resources, Buffalo News says. The partners will also jointly develop a webinar training series on top of what the SBA already offers.
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Jaime Hernandez: The 1957 Proof Lincoln cent is really difficult to find with Deep Cameo surfaces. There are probably no more than 35 - 40 examples that exist displaying full Deep Cameo surfaces. With cameo surfaces the 1957 is also somewhat difficult as there are approximately 400 - 450 examples that display full cameo surfaces.
All Proof Lincoln cents from 1950 - 1958 seem to be very difficult to find with Cameo and Deep Cameo surfaces. The 1957 seems to be in the middle, as it is not the scarcest nor the most common.


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On Thursday June 18th, USA Badminton's Andy Chong was among 400 new US citizens sworn in at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Mass. Boston's Mayor, Thomas M. Menino, was also present and spoke to the new citizens, who represented a total of 84 countries.
Andy played for Malaysia since he was fifteen years old in various tournaments including the Commonwealth Games. He won the Asian Men's Singles and was also a member of BAM's Elite Project 88. Andy also won over ten US National titles. He was a USA National Coach and also coached in Sweden. Andy was named as US Development Coach of the Year in 1999. He works for Bose and is currently the Maugus Club Pro in Massachusetts.


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Bare Bones Facts
The GOOD news is that the disease is preventable and treatable if detected early. PREVENT osteoporosis before it happens. It's as easy as 1,2,3,4.
Did you know that osteoporosis is kid stuff?
KidStrong (Inside and Out)
A hands-on supplemental instructional program designed for students in grades five and six, this program includes a 20 minute video, lesson plans, student activities, and other resources which highlight the following areas:
The material was developed with input from students, teachers and health specialists across the state including the state associations of health and physical education, science, family and consumer science education and school nursing. It has been cross-referenced to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, which encourages inter-disciplinary team teaching and focuses on building Strong Kids, both inside and out. KidStrong can be implemented by educators in:
KidStrong (Inside & Out) for grade 5 is part of a sequential effort to reach kids with the bone building message. The program was developed by The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Education, the Osteoporosis Coalition of New Jersey and NJN Public Television.
Jump Start Your Bones
Jump Start Your Bones follows where KidStrong (Inside & Out) left off in grade 5. The program was developed as part of a sequential effort to reach kids with the bone building message. It was developed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Department of Nutritional Sciences, in cooperation with Piscataway Township School District through funding provided by the New Jersey Department of Health. Jump Start Your Bones is a curriculum designed for students in grades seven and eight. It includes fun and easy to use lesson plans and handouts for 12 lessons.
3 for Family and Consumer Science Education
3 for Health
3 for Physical Education
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The lessons are easy for teachers to use as part of their usual curriculum. New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards are identified for each lesson whenever it is applicable. Lessons can be used in series or independently throughout the year for grades 7 & 8. Students love the active assignments create to really "get them thinking!
For more information, contact the Child and Adolescent Health Program at (609) 292-1723.
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Alright, this is the official BF3 thread for TechPB.
-Relevant conversation in regards to the game
-Opinions on the game, items, weapons, classes, etc.
-Stories about the game
-Gamer tags
-Info on DLC's or updates
It would seem that EA/DICE has created a new Platoon system that resembles clan support pages for other titles. As this type of system can be extremely helpful for users wishing to connect to other gamers for the purposes of coordination, proper teamwork, and to socialize; I have created us a TechPB platoon that you may find here.
Quite a number of us joined up and played Battlefield Bad Company 2 together, and generally speaking, we did quite well with multiple users popping in and out between games. If you were around when BC2 was big around these parts, you know how many laughs were had during our matches.
To be clear, I made this Platoon with the intent to allow our user-base to connect to like-minded gamers, and NOT to be a hardcore gaming clan. Tempers can flare while you play intense and competitive shooters, but we will not allow users to turn this into a shit show of elitist K/D cock waving contests. We can play hard, but many of us also like to play video-games socially, please allow for both viewpoints.
Although the Platoon system can organize this type of application more than a simple thread, I will included a simple database of usernames and online aliases for users here to quickly shoot out friend requests and messages to each other. Please, and let me stress PLEASE included your forum username in any friend request so members know where you are coming from, and not just punk you off as another butt-hurt troll.
We will be using the tried and true 3 digit TPB motif as our clan-tag/indicator.
Gamertag/PSN ID/PC username Database: (Please indicate what system you are playing on)
Xbox 360 Users:
HeroForADay - HeroForADay
andrewthewookie - Jedi Sovereign
anothoneyk123 - Jacobk123
pb=life - jeff has a gun
canscom - canscom
Trum_15 - trum 15
The_Economist - djjazzynads
turkey357 - turkey3577
skipy35 - PaintballMutant
PrometheanFlame - PrometheanFlame
Plattypus - PlattypusRex
Mayhampaintball - erlpaintball50
PeanutWing - PeanutWing007
arxballer - BalladOfDaSalad
PB2011 - AHomelessWalrus
DubGeek13 - DubGeek13
Blackraven700 - Blackraven70
speedwoods39 - iblowatsports
nubypballer - WhiteShwag
Playstation 3 Users:
SublimeDPG4 - Neason8
ShadowZero - SlightEgo
paintballer4ever - Contractkilla123
Baux18 - darknite18
tripp - Midnightspctrum
Troy11 - xTroy_11x
NST70 - bigx
PC Users:
drexler - Nick7397
PrometheanFlame - PrometheanFlame
Nobben #44 - Bjerke19
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We practically have to go fossil-fuel free in the next half-century or century."hope for, but it tells you where we have to get to at some point. We have to actually move away from fossil fuel burning in such a way that we practically go fossil-fuel-free within the next half a century or century, if we're going to avoid going above considerably higher levels like 500 parts per million. But even stopping it at 450 or 500 is going to take similar kinds of cuts, although we would have more time to do it if we started now.
He realized there was a stable [CO2] background, and the question was how was it changing?"simple dry method where you separate out the CO2 with this cold trapping, and then separately measure the amount of air and the amount of CO2. And it was precise to considerably better than one part per million. And he already could see a lot of structure in the variability that had never been seen before. Among the things he saw was that if he got away from a city or away from a forest, he almost always got the same value of carbon dioxide, something around 315 parts per million.
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Fresh Voices X Festival of New WorksPosted by s21concerts in Concert Announcement, tags: Alden Jenks, David Garner, John G. Bilotta, Mark Alburger, Mark Narins, new music, opera, Robert Denham
Goat Hall Productions / San Francisco Cabaret Opera celebrates its 10th Annual Fresh Voices Festival of New Works 2010 with four evenings (two programs) of real-life stories of loneliness and alienation, the spirit of adventure and the will to survive (America) and dark re-creations of old tales with new twists (Europe and Beyond).
Ten fully-staged short operas will Xplore: an erotic transformation in Hungary; starving artists in a sideshow in Czechoslovakia; a pioneer woman in Nebraska driven mad by loneliness; an Xpresident disintegrating in America. And more!
Program A (June 17 and 19, 8pm)
X at the Heart of America
Featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of *Trifles, John G. Bilotta/John F. McGrew
(from the story and play by Susan Glaspell)
George Bush: The Last 100 Days, Chris Whittaker
Life is Fine, Edward Knight/Langston Hughes
X in the Soul of Europe and Beyond
**The Bloody Chamber, Daniel Felsenfeld/Elizabeth Isadora Gold
Job: a Masque, by Mark Alburger
Program B (June 18, 8 pm and June 20, 7 pm)
X in the Soul of Europe and Beyond
The Hunger Art, Jeff Myers/Royce Vavrek
Medea Alone, David Garner
Theresa Kren, Mark Narins
X at the Heart of America
Letter from Linda, Alden Jenks/Frank Polite
Sutter Creek, Robert Denham
One Weekend Only: June 17-20, 2010
Thursday, June 17 – 8 pm
Friday, June 18 – 8 pm
Saturday, June 19 – 8 pm
Sunday, June 20 – 7 pm
Live Oak Theatre, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (above Rose Street)
Advance tickets: $20 general admission/$15 seniors/students
Tickets at door: $25 general admission/$20 seniors/students
Reserve tickets online @ www.goathall.org or call 415-289-6877
Composers: Ten composers, two from New York, one from Pennsylvania, one from Okalahoma, and six local composers: Mark Alburger, John G. Bilotta, Robert Denham, David Garner, Alden Jenks, Mark Narins
Artistic Director: Harriet March Page
Pianists: Hadley McCarroll, Keisuke Nakagoshi
Stage Directors: Mark Alburger, Meghan Dibble, Ross Halper, Harriet March Page
Conductors: Martha Stoddard, Hadley McCarroll, Keisuke Nakagoshi
Lighting Designer: Delayne Medoff
Twenty-two amazing and brave local professional singers, including Eliza OMalley, Jo Vincent Parks, Indre Viskontas, Raina Simons, Michael Desnoyers, Nathaniel Marken, Maria Mikheyenko, Katherine Howell, Justin Marsh and Meghan Dibble.
** The Bloody Chamber – Libretto by Elizabeth Isadora Gold, adapted from the novella by Angela Carter."
*Trifles is sponsored in part through Subito, the quick advancement grant program of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the American Composers Forum.
The Susan Glaspell Society has invited the composer to discuss the operatic setting of the play at the 20th Annual American Literature Conference in late May, 2010. Members of the Society and the ALA Conference will attend an open rehearsal of the opera during the conference. This production is also linking up with the public schools, where Susan Glaspell's story is still read, and the composer will be speaking with students as part of their study unit on "A Jury of Her Peers".
The Susan Glaspell Society was formed in 2003, following a year of exciting Glaspell conference panels at the American Theatre and Drama Society section of the American Literature Association Conference in Boston and at the Twentieth Century Literature Conference in Louisville. The SG Society reflects the continued growth of Glaspell scholarship as more and more academics, scholars, theatre professionals, and general readers realize that Glaspell is a major American woman writer whose remarkable body of work — drama, journalism, short fiction, and novels — has been too long overlooked.
Born in Davenport, Iowa, in 1876, Susan Glaspell rebelled against society's expectations and, rather than passively wait for a husband to appear, went to Drake University in Des Moines, graduating in June of 1899, and then worked as a reporter for the Des Moines Daily News, where she covered the murder trial of a farmwife accused of murdering her husband, the murder on which "Trifles" is based. One of the most frequently performed one-act plays in schools, colleges, and community theaters, "Trifles" has also been filmed no fewer than five times, including a television adaptation by Alfred Hitchcock.
To most readers Susan Glaspell (1876-1948) is still known primarily as the author of "Trifles," the frequently anthologized, classic feminist play about two women's secret discovery of a wife's murder of her husband, or the short-story "A Jury of Her Peers," a re-writing of that piece. But Glaspell wrote over fifty short stories, nine novels, fourteen plays, and one biography. In 1931 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her play "Alison's House." Glaspell was the co-founder of the Provincetown Players (1916-1922) with her husband George Cram Cook.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (110 votes).
In short: had a blast and hope I will be in the area and can do it againIn full: From the US, but was visiting friends in Wimbledon-so this race was a great fit! And it was a really fun race, the course was a bit of a challenge (there was a long up hill, and I never before had to negotiate horses on the path!) but it was great and I hope I'll be back in England to do it again!Date of review: September 14, 2010
In short: Well Organized Race - Well doneIn full: This was a well organised event with plenty of marshals en route. Easy chip pickup and free baggage. The hottest day of the year so far - 2 water stations were laid on as opposed to the one in the previous South London 10K which showed that the organisers were thinking about the runners! I managed to get a full cup of water! At the end there were loads of water and energy drinks to replemish the body and a well deserved medal too! Results were online same day! Well done Energized.Date of review: May 24, 2010
In short: Not bad - not particularly scenic... Soooo hot on the day.In full: A quick run down....- Small-scale event, very friendly, well organised- Less than 200 runners this year- Probably due to the scorching temperatures on the day- Cheap as chips to enter- AND you get a medalWhat else? After 10 minutes it occurred to me that it was actually dangerously hot for running a 10k race. Thoughts of beating my PB quickly went out of the window. It must have already been almost 25 degrees in the sun when we started.What was the problem with the water stations? Bearing in mind we're out there sweating most of our bodyweight off, there were only 2 water stations. One half way, one just before the end. They gave us a plastic cup of water - but get this... it was only one-third full of water? If it's 25 degress out there, blazing sun, then surely we need something more?By the end, and after an attempted sprint finish, my body temperature was rocketing. Thankfully, most of the runners gathered under the huge tree just past the finishing line. That was actually a really nice touch, since it was a small-scale race.I'm so glad we got a medal, because it was punishing out there!So, the water stations were poor, and running through the streets of Wimbledon wasn't too scenic, but this was south London after all - so I can't complain.An average race that would have been better if it were cooler or the organisers picked up on the fact that it was going to be scorching out there.I think I might do this one again, as it's cheap and relatively easy to get to.Date of review: May 24, 2010
In short: hot and hillyIn full: was very hot even early(ish) in the day and the hill as well made this a tougher race than expected and I doubt anyone ran quick. Decent suburban run though with good organisation and support. out or curiosity I dont know why numbers were posted and then chips picked up on the day - but it didnt matter as everything was organised well. WOuld do their races again.Date of review: May 23, 2010
In short: Lovely race, good scenery, great marshalling & organisation. One nasty hill, otherwise largely flat and not too challenging!Date of review: May 23, 2010
In short: Excellent Organized Race. pllenty of Goodies. and great atmosphereIn full: This was an excellent organised race. Lots od freebies and a great Virgin Active warmup. Loads of giveaways at the end - medal bananas, energy drinks and water on a hot day!!!great marshalling too! Will see you at Kingston 10K in 2 weeks.Date of review: May 23, 2010
In short: Very hilly, no PB potential. Lots of road crossings and turns but well marshalledIn full: Marshalling and organisation was good. Between 5 and 6km there is a seriously hilly section that caught me out! Too many road crossings meant it was hard to concentrate. Plenty of marshalls did a good job on a seriously hot day!Date of review: May 23, 2010
In short: Orgnaisation was great despite the torrential rain and managed to beak my PB to boot!Date of review: March 3, 2010
In short: Not the best organised raceIn full: I've not done this run before so I dont know how much had to do with the bad weather but I didnt think it was a very well organised run. They must have had many fewer runners than expected because of the weather and yet they still ran out of everything at the end. My partner finished on the hour and didnt get a goody bag whereas my friend finished with neither a medal nor a goody bag. And the marshall on the common by Parkside should note that her role was to direct and support the runners not to chat to her friends so that they all blocked the path!Date of review: March 3, 2010
In short: Despite the bad weather it was well run and on-time. Watch out for the hill between 5 and 6km!!Date of review: March 1, 2010
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U.S. Olympic Training Center - Lake Placid, N.Y.
Click here for video of the athletes and facilities in the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y.
The U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. opened in November of 1982, the present facility opened in 1989. The purpose of the training center is to assist athletes in a variety of Olympic sports. The center also provides assistance to a number of affiliated sports organizations and disabled sports organizations.
Sports most frequently training in Lake Placid include biathlon, bobsled, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, skiing and speed skating. In addition, boxing, canoe and kayak, judo, rowing, synchronized swimming, taekwondo, team handball, water polo and wrestling also train at the site.
The housing facility contains 96 spacious rooms, which contain a private bath and television. The facility has 11 multi-purpose rooms. The complex, houses two laundry rooms, which athletes can use free of charge and a number of equipment storage rooms.
The athlete center, adjoining the housing complex, contains a 20,000 square foot gymnasium with the capability to hold three events at the same time. The kitchen and dining facilities are located in the center and offer athletes a wide variety of nutritious foods and snacks. Also housed in this area are the administrative offices, sports medicine, weight room with a certified weight trainer and a sports science-testing lab. The lobby area contains a reception area, two large meeting rooms and an official USOC Spirit Store.
Sports Medicine
The USOC Sports Medicine staff is comprised of chiropractors, physical therapists, and athletic trainers responsible for the delivery of health care to athletes participating in OTC programs. Click here for more information on the USOC's Sports Medicine clinics and staff.
Sports Science
The OTC at Lake Placid includes a state-of-the art USOC sport science division organized around five departments: sport biomechanics, sport physiology, sport psychology, computer science and engineering technology.
The USOC Sport Science Division uses a number of sophisticated machines to keep track of an athlete's four-year cycle, monitor athlete progress and make recommendations to coaches.
Equipment in the sport science laboratory includes sport-specific ergometers for canoe/kayak, biathlon, cross-country and speed skating. There is an extra large treadmill with the capacity to study running, roller skiing and in-line skating. Athlete's physiological capabilities can be measured with a computerized system, which scientifically evaluates their maximal oxygen uptake. The Sport Sciences Division also utilizes cinematography to analyze the biomechanical aspects of sport performance.
Olympic Venues
Many of the facilities used by athletes training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid are the same ones, which were utilized during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. Those facilities include the Olympic Center, Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Olympic Jumping Complex, Mt. Van Hoevenberg and Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. These facilities are managed by the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).
U.S. Olympic Spirit Store
The U.S. Olympic Spirit Store, located in the lobby of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, features a large selection of official U.S. Olympic sportswear and memorabilia. The Spirit Store is the only store in Lake Placid where every purchase made directly supports the U.S. Olympic movement and its athletes.
Contact Information
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Debates of May 16th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #155 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
- Question Period
- Piotr Rytwinski
- Wind Energy
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- Ottawa Senators Hockey Team
- National Mining Week
- Cluster Bombs
- Vietnam
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Lincoln Alexander Day
- Status of Women
- Award for Teaching Excellence
- Sri Lanka
- Hockey
- Valleyfield Curling Club
- Summer Jobs Program
- Senate Tenure Legislation
- Official Languages
- Court Challenges Program
- Government Policies
- Official Languages
- Electoral Boundaries Readjustment
- The Environment
- Correctional Service Canada
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Summer Career Placements Program
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Ministerial Expenses
- Airports
- The Senate
- Softwood Lumber
- Fisheries and Oceans
- The Environment
- Privilege
- Canadian Grain Handling and Transportation System
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Republic of Macedonia Recognition Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act
- Income Trusts
- Privilege
- Income Trusts
- Business of Supply
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Madawaska—Restigouche.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Piotr Rytwinski
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Rick Norlock Northumberland—Quinte West, ON
Mr. Speaker, we mourn the passing earlier this week of Piotr Rytwinski. Piotr was well known to Canadians of Polish heritage as a businessman, philanthropist and tireless advocate for the community. He was also well respected by many cultural communities in the Toronto area, especially those of eastern European origin, for his hard work to make their collective voices heard in Ottawa.
Piotr's commitment to Canada led him to volunteer in the 1988 federal election in his home riding of Etobicoke—Lakeshore. Since then, Piotr was an untiring and capable political volunteer, always trying to help the ethnocultural communities develop a stronger relationship with the federal government.
Our government is proud of the strong relationship Piotr helped us develop with the Polish Canadian community, among many others.
I know the House will join me in a united parliamentary voice to express our condolences to Piotr's family, especially his new wife Izabela, as well as the Canadian Polish community. We all mourn and are affected by his loss.
Wind Energy
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2 p.m.
Joe McGuire Egmont, PE
Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the attention of the House to the fact that for three hours on May 7 the city of Summerside, P.E.I. was totally powered by green energy. This is the first time in Canadian history that a city has received 100% of its power from wind energy. Power that would normally be purchased from off the island can now be provided locally from three wind farms in North Cape, West Cape and East Point.
I am proud to say that P.E.I. is at the forefront of developing this sustainable resource with 15% of the province's energy needs now supplied by wind power.
With funding provided by the previous Liberal government, in particular, Infrastructure Canada, ACOA and Natural Resources, the Wind Energy Institute and interpretive centre was established in North Cape. The institute is a world-class testing and research facility that develops new ways to harness wind power.
In 2006, after consultations with officials and residents, a private company, Ventus Energy, started construction of a wind farm in West Cape with eight turbines erected in phase I, and 35 to come.
We are proud of the initiative--
Wind Energy
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2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Papineau.
Nicolas Sarkozy
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2:05 p.m.
Vivian Barbot Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, today, Nicolas Sarkozy made his official entry into the Élysée Palace, following his election on May 6 as the sixth president of the French Fifth Republic. The Bloc Québécois and I extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Sarkozy.
We would also like to congratulate Ségolène Royal, the first female candidate for the presidency of France, on running an excellent campaign.
After his election, Mr. Sarkozy stated his position on the Kyoto protocol, saying that the United States had a duty not to stand in the way of the fight against climate change. Let us hope that Canada, as a signatory to the protocol, will take that statement to heart and, like Quebec, make an effort to comply with the protocol.
We also hope that the special relationship between France and Quebec will continue, in the best interests of la Francophonie.
Ottawa Senators Hockey Team
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2:05 p.m.
Paul Dewar Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Ottawa Senators may be making history today as they have the opportunity to make it to the Stanley Cup final for the first time in their modern history.
The people of Ottawa could not be more proud.
Senators, like leading scorers, Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley; team captain Daniel Alfredsson; rock solid Ray Emery in net; and overtime hero Joe Corvo; when I think of hard-working senators, I think of those guys.
Maybe even some of our friends in the other place could be inspired by this team. Maybe they will benefit from seeing Ottawa's dogged determination, how they just play their hearts out every night and how they get the job done.
The Senators hail from all over Canada, from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario. They even come from Russia, Germany, Sweden and the United States.
If I may say so myself, we are behind the Senators. In fact, the whole country is behind them.
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2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
We will overlook that flagrant breach of the rules.
The hon. member for Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière.
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2:05 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, National Mining Week runs from May 14 to 20. Our mining industry means social and economic prosperity for many communities across the country. I invite the hon. members to join me in congratulating our mining industry during this week of celebrations.
This year's theme is "Canada's Natural Resources: Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Mining and Minerals Science and Technology". Through Natural Resources Canada, we are promoting partnerships with the mining industry, universities, other governments and Canadians to continue the sustainable development of our mineral resources.
In addition, in budget 2007, our government allocated $60 million to set up a major projects management office for better regulation of mining projects in Canada.
I ask the hon. members to join me in congratulating mining industry workers and government officials on the work they are doing to support mining communities in Canada and around the world. Together, we will create a climate of hope, opportunity and sustainability that will make Canada a model for the rest of the world.
Cluster Bombs
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2:05 p.m.
Mario Silva Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadians can be proud of the fact that in 1997, the Government of Canada, under the Liberals, hosted a meeting during which leaders from around the world signed the Ottawa convention to ban land mines. At the time, Canada showed the way, and it should do so again now.
Cluster bombs are an insidious problem and are raising more and more serious concerns because they are wreaking havoc among civilians who become innocent victims of armed conflicts. The use of weapons that cause collateral damage by destroying both civilian and military targets indiscriminately contravenes the most basic human rights conventions.
We must all act together to put an end to the suffering caused by cluster bombs. Together, we can achieve this goal.
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May 16th, 2007 / 2:10 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, over the past few months, Vietnam has been cracking down on peaceful political activists. Since March 30, seven Vietnamese activists have been found guilty in four trials and given jail sentences ranging from three years to eight years for spreading propaganda against the state.
These actions violate the principles of freedom of expression and tolerance for peaceful opposition. Canada calls on the Government of Vietnam to release all political prisoners and to respect the international standards for human rights to which it has freely adhered.
Vietnam has a duty as an ASEAN member country and an increasingly engaged member of the international community to respect these fundamental rights.
Canada urges the Vietnamese government to respect an individual's right to a fair trial. The promotion and protection of human rights forms the central part of Canada's relationship with Vietnam.
Canada will, therefore, continue to urge Vietnam to ensure that the right to freedom of expression and due process are fully respected.
Genetically Modified Organisms
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2:10 p.m.
Marcel Lussier Brossard—La Prairie, QC
Mr. Speaker, students from Notre-Dame-St-Joseph de La Prairie elementary school have come to Parliament Hill today to ask for mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms.
After gathering information from the available literature and websites, Thomas Drolet and James Cameron created their own website where people can learn more about this.
In record time, nearly 2,000 people signed the petition against GMOs, half of them on the Internet. The purpose of the petition is to draw the government's attention to the negative and unknown effects of GMOs on the food chain and the environment.
Soon, I will table the petition on their behalf.
Lincoln Alexander Day
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2:10 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month and the third Monday is Heritage Day across Canada. Now a bill has been introduced in Queen's Park to make the third Wednesday of February in Ontario, Lincoln Alexander Day.
Lincoln MacCauley Alexander is well known for his compassion, charisma, hard work and generosity. He sat in this House as an MP for Hamilton, was a Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, is a Companion of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Order of Ontario.
Linc's credentials are far too long for me to list in their entirety in the brief time I have. One that does need to be mentioned is that last June, Linc was named the greatest Hamiltonian of all time. Daily, when I use the Lincoln Alexander Parkway when I am back in the riding I represent, I think of all the values that Lincoln Alexander still stands for today.
No one single person who I know embodies black history and heritage as does Lincoln Alexander. In a spirit of non-partisanship, I strongly encourage all members of the Ontario legislature to support Bill 220 and make the third Wednesday in February in Ontario, forevermore, Lincoln Alexander Day.
Status of Women
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2:10 p.m.
Belinda Stronach Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to speak to a report released yesterday by Plan Canada called "Because I Am a Girl: The State of the World's Girls 2007".
The report examines the rights of girls throughout the world, their childhood, adolescence and as young women. An eight point action plan is outlined that would defend women's rights around the world. How does Canada measure up to this eight point plan?
Point one: Listen to girls and let them participate. Over the past year, 12 out of the 16 regional offices for the Status of Women have been closed.
Point two: Invest in girls and young women. The government has changed the mandate of the women's program and removed equality.
Point three: Change and enforce the law. The government has cut the court challenges program and funding to the National Association of Women and the Law.
Point four: Change attitudes. The government is listening to regressive groups like REAL Women and not promoting a progressive agenda focused on women's rights.
Point five: Have a safety net for girls. It also cut one-fifth of the Status of Women's operational budget before being forced to reinstate the funding.
Point six: Get specific data on girls.
Point seven: Take a life cycle approach.
Award for Teaching Excellence
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2:10 p.m.
Gord Brown Leeds—Grenville, ON
Mr. Speaker, earlier this year I had the opportunity to present a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence to David Sheridan at Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville.
His peers make the following comments about him: a community minded arts teacher with a flair for inspiring students to reach their true potential; and he is an innovator who has a unique ability to get students excited about learning and engaged in learning.
David Sheridan moves classroom instruction to practical reality. The work produced by him and his students can be found throughout the city of Brockville and area as they have created legacies, from statues to murals, in their own community.
Visiting Ottawa today with his family, I am proud to take this opportunity to recognize in the House David Sheridan and his many accomplishments.
Sri Lanka
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2:15 p.m.
Peter Julian Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, for over 20 years, the nation of Sri Lanka has been embroiled in a deadly armed conflict.
Today, the violence continues, breeding widespread human rights abuses. Over 65,000 lives have been claimed and hundreds of thousands of citizens have been displaced or have fled the country. Families are being cut off from food, water and medicine. Political disappearances, forced evictions and the recruitment of child soldiers are daily occurrences. Freedom of speech has been choked by the recurring abduction and murder of journalists.
I was at a community meeting in Burnaby last weekend and the message from my constituents is clear. It is imperative for peace that the federal government increase pressure on the Sri Lankan government and military to respect the human rights of the Tamil population and other minorities.
I urge the government to actively support the peace process and efforts of the United Nations to uphold human rights of all peoples in Sri Lanka.


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My three young children always seem to attract attention. Living in Washington, DC and as a frequent visitor to the National Mall and the Smithsonian, I have grown accustomed to and amused by foreign tourists, pointing at my children, talking to them and sometimes taking pictures of them, usually without asking. "They look like angels," one elderly woman told me. "If she only knew," I thought.
A few weeks ago I took my two sons and daughter to a park just across the river in Virginia. We kicked a few goals on the empty soccer field nearby and had begun to play on the playground equipment when I noticed that a middle aged couple and another slightly older man had walked up and were watching them play. The woman stepped over to me holding a camera and politely asked if she could take their picture. I smiled and told her that she could. From that exchange, her accent, clothes and mannerisms I suspected that they were Iraqis. When she had snapped a few photos I asked them where they were from. The middle-aged man said that they were from Iraq. "Did you come as refugees?" I asked. "Yes, we have been here three weeks," he said with a broad smile. "Welcome to the United States!" I said and shook their hands. The mood seemed jolly and relaxed and I asked, "Where are you from in Iraq?" There was a momentary pause, and the woman said, "Baghdad."
I considered a follow-up question when at that moment a helicopter thumped low over our heads on its way to National Airport. The sound and the Iraqis brought me back to the summer of 2008 when I spent a month in the Green Zone interviewing Iraqis to determine their eligibility for the U.S. Refugee Admissions program. In my heavily air conditioned cubicle with helicopters clattering overhead, I interviewed dozens of Iraqi families, nearly all with tales of great personal tragedy. Six days a week I asked them question after question. Stories of persecution, fear, threats, bombings, kidnappings, rapes, torture, and escape poured out into my tiny, sterile office. Each morning I prepared myself to listen to unspeakable devastation and heartbreak as families recounted the horror of home invasions, separation, and murder of family members. I explored their claims and wrote my notes. I was in the presence of survivors, many of them remarkably brave and far stronger than I feel I would be if placed under similar circumstances.
It takes remarkable courage to tell a stranger the story of the death of someone close. Their interview with me was arguably the most important and final in a series of interviews about their experiences. Many rushed to talk, blurting out the intimate details. It was as if they were releasing their histories one final time, so they could focus on the future and on the possibility of creating a new life. I often wondered if I would be the last person to so presumptuous to ask questions about the most intimate details of their lives, the details too tragic to repeat ever again.
My question was lost as we became distracted by my two year old daughter who tottered after a small group of pigeons. She followed along behind them and just as she got near, the birds fluttered their wings and landed a few feet away. She approached them again, and again the birds scuttled off. This repeated itself a few times until her older brother raced in behind her and lunged after the pigeons. The birds flew up and away in a noisy burst of flapping and the three Iraqis all laughed loudly. "I'm so happy to have met you. I wish you good luck," I said as I shook their hands again and I herded my three children into the direction of our car, buckled them in their car seats and drove them back across the bridge toward home.
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When your standing in your ivory tower of power, remember that God is testing us all. Ask God to forgive our United States Senators for spending money in Congress, they did not have to spend. You should feel guilty of being apart of spending money the tax payers cannot even afford. Allowing for programs and creating more debt for your kids, your grand kids and not batting an eye for it. Blaming game. Its about time people who are elected into office now accept everything they do, the decisons they make, will reflect them not the previous administration. When the going is good, you praise, when the times get tough you blame others. Take responsibility for what happens and stop suing each other. Our country does NOT need lawyers and politicans sueing each other because they disagree with a policy. It's about time everyone comes together in our hour of need, the 11th hour. How in God's name are we going to handle the crisis of the world if were too busy fighting each other? Put your politics aside, and understand we all have to ask God for forgiveness. How will we ever heal in the United States if we continue to battle each other?
The wounds and pain of our Nation are known. We can all feel good when the going is great, and we all can feel when things are not going so good. When I look at our US Flag, I can see the fallen soldiers, the heros of our time.
In the end ask God with a humbled voice, for Forgiveness and the healing power will happen. Put aside your politics, put aside your pride, put aside your hate, or your guilt, and start working together, show leadership, show courage under fire, show the world the United States has the ability to overcome even when things are not going your way.
In darkness God creating light. This message is to bring the lighthouse to the white house. Understand we should all be together, one team that works hard, that shares common ground, that expresses our good nature, and above all has the courage to be humbled and let the pride fall.
Ask God to forgive the oil spills, the disasters, the bad decions, the poor judgements, the lack of training or lack of oversight, because we all feel the pain of the disasters, we all feel the tradegies, and we can overcome if we can work together NOT against each other.
Godbless and may the Lighthouse guide your decisions, be the light of our future.
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Taiwan Extends Boeing AH-64D Apache Purchase
Boeing in Mesa, Ariz. has obtained a $19.6-million expansion of an existing contract related to Apache Block III helicopters and support for Taiwan. The U.S. Army's Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal issued the foreign military sales (FMS) follow-on agreement. Total value of the full contract is estimated at $624 million.
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Eichsfeld Adds GrandNew to Executive Fleet
German helicopter operator Eischsfeld Air has incorporated an AgustaWestland GrandNew light twin helicopter into its fleet. The VIP configured helicopter will be operated on corporate transport flights in Cote d'Azur, France and Sardinia, Italy throughout the summer. AgustaWestland announced the delivery on July 12, following the recent handover of an air ambulance-configured GrandNew to an operator in Brazil.
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Human Spirit Film Series continues with The Pool — Rochester Premiere this Saturday.
The film The Pool is a 2007 Sundance Winner, directed by Chris Smith (also known for his 1999 documentary American Movie). The film depicts the daily struggles of Venkatesh, an 18-year old living and working in Panjim, Goa, India. We witness this young boy surviving in the world he knows, while yearning for a life he deserves. The film is a wonderful reflection on humanity, culture, historic beauty, and the character and power of influence of a young man.
We are provided a glimpse into the journey of this young man's life to better himself; a meager living, a life on his own, befriending a local beggar boy, maneuvering through the city streets, working for a wealth family, trekking over historic landscapes, portaged in a bus, in a boat, on a walk to his home village through fields and sunflowers, perched in a mango tree, and back to observing the mysterious and symbolic pool. Venkatesh is a curious, diligent, and resourceful young man with stories of survival, hopes and dreams of a better life, and a goal to swim in the elusive pool. He knows he could enter the wealthy man's pool as a thief, stealing a swim, but he has set higher standards for himself, and aims to enter freely. It is the human spirit and code of conduct of Venkatesh that connects us with the humanity and culture of the film, and ultimately the boy's affect on the lives around him that warms our heart.
The Pool is being screened this Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7pm at the Dryden Theatre with a panel discussion immediately following the film. Panelist are Jim Healy, Assistant Curator, Exhibitions, Motion Picture Department of the Dryden Theatre, Bishop Prince Singh of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, and P.R. Mukund, president and CEO of NanoArk Corp. and professor of electrical engineering at RIT (currently on leave). We hope you can join us.
The Dryden Theatre: Human Spirit Film Series Calendar (Upcoming films):
- Saturday, March, 21, 2009 at 7pm; The Price of Sugar ("In the Dominican Republic, a tropical island-nation, tourists flock to pristine beaches unaware that a few miles away thousands of dispossessed Haitians have toiled under armed-guard on plantations harvesting sugarcane, much of which ends up in the U.S. kitchens.")
- Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 7pm; Examined Life ("Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets.")
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Raymonde Folco Laval West, QC
Mr. Speaker, recently, the Canadian Community Newspapers Association, which represents some 700 members, gave The Chomedey News the Blue Ribbon General Excellence Award for the fourth year in a row.
This award recognizes the outstanding professionalism demonstrated by the editorial team of The Chomedey News , the objectivity and quality of its research, and the excellence of its content.
Its in-depth analysis and critical eye make this Laval newspaper an example of what a community newspaper ought to be.
We are seeing an alarming concentration of the media in Canada; however, The Chomedey News , established in 1993, remains an independent newspaper.
I applaud the editorial team for its work and thank it for its contribution to Laval and to democracy.
Middle East
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2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Jason Kenney Calgary Southeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the legitimate efforts of the state of Israel to protect its citizens from the deadly violence of homicide bombers.
Sadly, the new International Court of Justice at The Hague is hosting a show trial against Israel, defending its construction of a security barrier which anti-Israeli militants ridiculously claim is a crime against humanity.
For 50 years the tiny state of Israel has struggled to survive against a constant existential threat, including four attempted invasions. But these attacks have never deterred Israel from seeking a lasting peace with the Palestinian people, a peace which was ultimately rejected by Yasser Arafat at Camp David.
Since then Israel has faced a new kind of invader: homicidal anti-Semitic maniacs who target innocent citizens for the sole crime of being Jews.
Israel has responded by constructing a security fence designed to keep the murderers out. A similar fence around the Gaza Strip has been a successive defence barrier.
Any responsible state would act in like fashion to protect its citizens from daily violence, and Canada should act like a responsible state by denouncing this abuse of the ICJ which we helped to found.
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
John McKay Scarborough East, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to congratulate Mr. André Rousseau, one of the members of my constituency, on his exemplary voluntary service in Lithuania.
Mr. Rousseau was sent to Lithuania on assignment with the Canadian Executive Service Organization, CESO, to assist with the marketing and management of a local hotel. While there, Mr. Rousseau met with department managers, analyzed department operations and made recommendations for improvement. He provided advice on management structure, specialized job training and qualification upgrading. He also prepared and presented reports on a variety of elements of hotel operations.
Mr. Rousseau exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism that is characteristic of Canadians. I applaud him on his willingness to serve others and welcome other hon. members of the House to do the same.
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2:05 p.m.
Gilbert Barrette Témiscamingue, QC
Mr. Speaker, we were saddened to learn of the death of Reine d'Estée, better known under her stage name of Mimi d'Estée.
Although Mrs. d'Estée was born in France, her family settled in Montreal in 1913.
She became a star in the early days of radio and television. In the 1940s, she was called the "Reine de la radio" or queen of the airwaves, a play on her name.
In addition to appearing on stage and the radio, Mrs. d'Estée had a long television career. In 1954, she appeared in the television series 14, rue des Galais .
A veteran performer, she recently appeared in series such as Les tisserands du pouvoir and L'or et le papier .
I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the contribution of Mrs. d'Estée to Canadian culture.
Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Robert Thibault West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre is an independent organization, established in 1994 by the Government of Canada. Located in southwest Nova Scotia, the centre uses the facilities of former Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis.
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre supports and enhances the Canadian contribution to international peace and security through the provision of quality research, education and training in all aspects of peace operations.
Since 1995 the centre has hosted over 6,000 persons from Canada and 142 other countries.
The Centre must continue to serve as a centre of excellence to further strengthen Canada's role in supporting international peace and security.
My sincere thanks to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of National Defence for their continued cooperation in ensuring that we maintain this important resource at Cornwallis in Nova Scotia.
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Inky Mark Dauphin—Swan River, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is now almost 10 months since the discovery of BSE in Canada and the closure of the American border to live beef imports. In all this time, the Liberal government has not come up with a viable solution for those affected.
BSE and the resulting border closure impacts not only the farmers of Dauphin--Swan River but farmers across the country and related industries.
Canadian farm families are facing disaster, having been abandoned by the Liberal government without any hope or help.
Politics created this problem. The only way to resolve it is through politics. This is about leadership. The question is: Will this Prime Minister show real leadership or simply stand by while the agriculture and agri-food industry are decimated?
Pierre Falardeau
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Serge Marcil Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise to denounce Pierre Falardeau's remarks published in a Quebec newspaper funded by the Bloc Quebecois. These remarks insulted the memory of a great Quebecker, Claude Ryan.
Pierre Falardeau's remarks not only insulted a man and his family, a man who devoted his life to public service, but also all of Quebec's society, which has given a well-deserved tribute to Mr. Ryan.
Even more surprising is the support Pierre Falardeau received from the member for Trois-Rivières. Once again, we see that, for separatist Bloc members, there are two kinds of Quebeckers: the good ones who think like them, and the bad ones who dare to think otherwise.
I had the privilege to sit with Claude Ryan and I can assure the hon. members that he was a great Quebecker whose open-mindedness and tolerance should serve as an example here in this House.
I would hope that the leader of the Bloc Quebecois will ask his member to withdraw his remarks.
Status of Women
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Diane Bourgeois Terrebonne—Blainville, QC
Mr. Speaker, last year a United Nations committee gave the Canadian government 23 recommendations regarding compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
According to the Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action, the government is not implementing its international commitments on human rights, especially women's rights.
Women's organizations are not included in the political decision-making process. First nations women continue to face discriminatory legal provisions and barriers to their basic rights to education, employment, and physical and psychological well-being. Canada has not earmarked money in federal budgets for anti-poverty strategies for women.
The Bloc Quebecois denounces Canada's sorry performance with respect to improving living conditions for women and its lack of effort in implementing its international commitments.
Statements by Members
March 9th, 2004 / 2:10 p.m.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nunavut, NU
Mr. Speaker, on February 16, 2004, the second territorial election took place in Nunavut.
In Nunavut there is a consensus style, no-party government, so last Friday, March 5, in secret ballots, the newly elected MLAs chose the representatives they wanted to be ministers, appointed a speaker and elected the premier of Nunavut.
I would like to congratulate Paul Okalik who was re-elected as premier, making him the first territorial premier to serve two consecutive terms. I look forward to working together with Premier Okalik in ensuring that the lives of the Nunavummiut will continue to improve.
Elected as speaker was Jobie Nutarak and selected as ministers were Ed Picco, Olayuk Akesuk, Leona Aglukkaq, Levinia Brown, Peter Kilabuk, David Simailak, and Louis Tapardjuk.
I congratulate the newly elected cabinet ministers who were sworn in on Monday and all the MLAs who sit today in the first sitting of the second government of Nunavut.
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Gurmant Grewal Surrey Central, BC
Mr. Speaker, this Liberal government has had over a decade to fix the problems that ail Surrey but it has only made matters worse.
Since the Liberals came to power, Surrey has achieved the dubious distinction of having more homeless people per capita than any other city in Canada.
With this government's deplorable record on crime, we now have the highest rate of car theft in North America. The marijuana trade, break and enters, gang violence and organized crime are all flourishing.
Unemployment is up. With no deal on softwood lumber, there have been shutdowns at the MacKenzie Seizai and Westminster Wood Products mills in Surrey and the Acorn mill in North Delta.
Liberal cuts have severely affected Surrey Memorial Hospital and infrastructure development. Under the Liberals, B.C. has become a have not province. B.C. Coast Guard, Vancouver Port Police and CFB Chilliwack have all closed.
The Liberals have ignored British Columbians and now British Columbians will ignore the Liberals at the polls. It is time for a Conservative government.
Châteauguay River
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Robert Lanctôt Châteauguay, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand in solidarity with the people of my riding whose homes were flooded when the Châteauguay River overflowed its banks this past weekend.
Thirty-two homes were flooded out, and 38 people had to be evacuated. Two amphibious backhoes were used to clear away the ice. During my visit, late Saturday afternoon, I saw just how uncontrollable nature can be.
Since then, the situation has stabilized, but it is still a cause for concern. The authorities in Châteauguay remain vigilant.
There are many men and women still working pretty well around the clock as part of the emergency plan that has been put in place. I would like to pay tribute today to all those workers.
It is always reassuring to see that the values of solidarity and helping others are still alive in our society. I certainly hope that the situation will be back to normal very soon. The people of Châteauguay can count on my support during this difficult time.
Jean-François Breau
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, this past February 18 in Montreal was the grand premiere of Don Juan . The lead role in this spectacular production, with its Spanish ambiance, is performed by Jean-François Breau, a native New Brunswicker from Tracadie-Sheila.
On behalf of the people of Acadie—Bathurst, I congratulate Jean-François Breau on his success so far. We are all so proud of his career as an artist and a singer, and we wish him the best of luck at the Junos, to be held on April 4 in Edmonton. His album Don Juan has been nominated for best francophone album of the year.
United Nations
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Francine Lalonde Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure for the Bloc Quebecois to welcome to Parliament today the Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan. In his well-prepared speech, he reminded us that considerable work will be required to reach the millennium objectives and that that is the minimum we should be striving for.
I also want to say just how much the Bloc Quebecois shares the principles behind the United Nations. We demonstrated as much, during the war on Iraq. We know too that reforms are needed, as the Secretary-General mentioned.
Based on these fundamental principles, the Bloc Quebecois supports the UN intervention in Haiti but insists that, without disarmament, the reconstruction of Haiti will not be possible. However, the UN has extensive experience in this field.
Mr. Annan, we are counting on you.
International Women's Week
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Jeannot Castonguay Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, the theme of International Women's Week 2004 invites all Canadians to celebrate those women whose lives have inspired us. Many of our hon. colleagues in this House are a source of inspiration to other Canadians. For this reason I support the "She's on a Role" writing competition for youth launched by Status of Women Canada.
Young people between the ages of 8 and 24 are invited to submit a video, photograph or essay about a Canadian woman whom they see as a role model. This could be a woman who has made a special contribution to our country or whose work has inspired them in another way.
I cannot think of a better way for young Canadians to learn more about the numerous women who have helped and who continue to help shape this country and our world, and to encourage them in turn to play an active role in history.
Please encourage the young people you know to take part in this worthwhile competition.
Marijuana Grow Operations
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
James Moore Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, on March 3, the Westwood Plateau Community Association hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the issue of marijuana grow ops in my community.
I congratulate the organizers of the event for providing a forum for what has become a major concern for my constituents.
From top to bottom, we need to reform our laws to fight marijuana grow ops. We need to reform our search and seizure powers, provide more resources for the Port Moody Police and Coquitlam RCMP, establish effective port security to cut down on marijuana smuggling, enact stiffer penalties for irresponsible landlords, impose tougher sentencing for criminals involved in grow ops, and break our social indifference to the slow invasion of our communities by the organized criminals involved.
The first step of the state is to protect those who obey our laws from those who do not. Before all else, a peaceful and orderly society must always be at the top of our agenda.
I pledge to all my constituents that I will do all I can to stop marijuana grow ops from attacking our quality of life.
Much work needs to be done, but in order to begin we need a government here in Ottawa that both recognizes the problem and is committed to tough new solutions.


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My days start around 7:30am, when I wake up and take my awesome dog Penny for a walk. Then over coffee I do a quick scan of my emails that have already started coming in, go over my day's schedule to make sure I'm prepared, and of course check Instagram (I love seeing photos of our bands' shows or studio sessions from the night before. It's a great way to keep up with our bands while they're all over the world). After a quick commute, my time in the office starts around 10am. Our days here at FBR vary so greatly one day to the next, every day truly is an unpredictable adventure.


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Christmas season
THUMBS UP: We must say, New Ulm does do Christmas kickoffs well. The holiday get the old world treatment from the Christkindlmarkt, the Glockenspiel plays Christmas songs, and the annual Parade of Lights gets more entertaining every year.
With a late start because Thanksgiving falls on one of the last days of the month, we think New Ulm has kicked it into high gear.
Holiday pounds
THUMBS UP: It's a little disappointing that the Lose It to Win It program at the Hearts Beat Back: Heart of New Ulm wasn't able to sign up the full 2,500 participants it needed to qualify for the full $25,000 in funding for outdoor exercise equipment, but we're sure those who have signed up will benefit during the holiday weight-gain season.
We have long held the belief that it is not the hyper-caloric Thanksgiving dinner that makes everyone gain weight during the holiday season. That's just one meal, after all, and a few walks around the block will help deal with that.
What puts on the weight is the food people bring to work during the season – the tins of cookies, the meat and cheese trays, the boxes of chocolates. They sit in the break room or on a cabinet where everyone can grab a handful as they pass by, and suddenly everyone has a reason to walk across the office.
A little Lose It to Win It could really help people deal with the extra temptations of the season.
Business bouncing back?
THUMBS UP: For a few years we've been hearing that businesses are sitting on big cash reserves, just waiting for something – a big tax cut, or a big upswing in the economy – before spending it.
It is starting to appear the wait may be over for some. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reported this week that 31 new business expansions were reported in the state in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, which should add about 1,500 new jobs.
That may not sound like a lot, but if it signifies a trend, we could look forward to more announcements of expansions in the future.
Go get flu shots!
It's cold and flu season. While we know not everyone will heed the advice, we'll reiterate what health care professionals advise: Get your flu shots!
The shots are safe. They will not give you the flu. They are not perfect in effectiveness, but that is only because the vaccine has to be predicted, and different strains can emerge. Still, a shot is the best defense against flu. And flu shots DO NOT cause autism. Parents do their children a disservice by falling for wild claims about vaccinations.


text: The IEEE announced it has formed a study group for the possible development of a 400-Gbit per second Ethernet standard. Currently, the fastest Ethernet standard available now is 100-Gbps. The new standard would support increased network-bandwidth demand driven by factors such as explosive growth in video on demand, social media, and other services. The IEEE 802.3 400 Gbps Ethernet Study Group expects to have the standard ready for ratification in 2017. The group is slated to convene during the IEEE 802.1/802.3 May 2013 Joint Interim meeting, scheduled for 14 through 17 May in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Based on current trends, according to Network World, Ethernet networks could support 1 terabit per second in 2015 and 10 Tbps by 2020. (SlashDot)(NetworkWorld)(IEEE 400 Gb/s Ethernet Study Group)


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F4V Or F4V Fixed Frame Rate – What Should I Go With?
Frame rate is the number of frames (images) that are shown per second when a video is playing. When a video is being played, typically about 20-30 frames are shown per second depending on the need. Within this limit, more the number of frames per second (FPS) less jerky the video is.
Let us consider a video with lot of action, say a soccer game .The video keeps changing at a fast rate. So, the video is typically encoded in 24 fps which is the upper limit of what a human eye can perceive. Any part of such a video will have 24 frames per second.
Now let us consider a video that has mostly e-learning content. The content does not always change at the rate of 24 images per second. For example, lots of slides made in Adobe Captivate are roughly about 3 seconds. If we take out the time for transition effect and a few more animations, a slide might stay without any changes for about a second. If we use only the frames that change we save a lot in file size – in this example we saved about 23 images. More importantly, processing these extra 23 images takes a lot of time for the video encoder (the program that converts these images to an f4v file) – the encoder would do a better job if it had lesser images to process. So when we know that there is nothing that has changed in the slide, we do not add an extra image to encode.
This means we have a video which has a different frame rate within different parts of the same video. For example a slide with just text will have a lesser frame rate, while a slide with a slide video showing a soccer game might have a higher frame rate. We call this variable frame rate. The earlier option of having 24 (or any other number of) frames per second all across the video is what we call fixed frame rate. Variable frame rate files are smaller in size and encoded with better quality than their fixed frame rate counterparts. Almost all video players understand variable frame rate and play them well.
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Rules and Regulations Changes – Effective September 2, 2014 – Concerning Continuing Education
Full Regulation: http://sos.ri.gov/documents/archives/regdocs/released/pdf/BERA/7757.pdf
Due to the implementation of the new eLicensing system, the Board will
no longer be mailing pocket licenses or providing wall certificates
for framing. Licenses will be e-mailed in a .pdf format.
Therefore, it is imperative that you keep the Board apprised of your current e-mail addresses and all contact information.
Renewal postcards will no longer be mailed and will also be e-mailed.
Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Important Reminder to Registered Architects - Each entity that practices or offers to practice architecture in Rhode Island must hold a current Certificate of Authorization. This required "COA" is in addition to the individual's registration stamp. Check to make sure that your firm (whether sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership or LLC) has a current COA. Contact the Board of Examination and Registration of Architects with any questions.


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Five years ago Peru partnered with One Laptop Per Child to give low-cost laptops to 800,000 public school students, writes Innosight's Michael Horn. Digital technology was supposed to improve learning and fight poverty. The $200 million initiative "has largely been a flop."
In an eSchool News story, one person "wonders if it may have even widened the gaps between rich and poor students in the country," Horn notes.
Yet this was entirely predictable ahead of time.
. . . Technology by itself does not transform anything in any sector. What tends to matter far more is the model in which the technology is used.
The One Laptop Per Child initiative in particular gathered significant publicity and hype for its admirable goals, but people implementing it in many countries appeared not to have thought through the professional development teachers would need or, even more importantly, a redesign of the schooling model itself to leverage the considerable benefits that digital learning can deliver.
The U.S. spent well over $60 billion to equip classrooms with computers with little to show for it, Horn writes. A potentially disruptive technology has been used to sustain the existing education model, not to transform it.
There is a long history of schools using technologies to, in effect, sustain the chalkboard and prop up the 20th-century factory model classroom with the teacher in front of 20 to 30 students of the same age. The recent hype over electronic white boards has been only the latest incarnation of this.
"Districts spending wildly on iPads and other devices should take note" of technology's limits, concludes Horn, co-author of Disrupting Class.