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At the weekend retreat of brothers Antonio and Ignacio Saorin Lopez de Ayala, on the Spanish island of Ibiza, a guest bedroom—nicknamed "the Captain's Room"—is carved out of the rocky bluff on which the main house sits, and opens onto a private terrace. A canopy of Indian mosquito netting hangs over the bed; the wood floor is painted white.
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Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge.
It is easy to create an infographic by generating a pie chart for your industry. Explain the industry revenue and the key participants. Explain the impact of the market share on the HHI and industry concentration Then post your blog to Twitter and LinkedIn.
These graphics present complex information quickly and clearly. These "Visual Representations" include: time-lines, a matrix or a Venn Diagram. They are well-suited to blog posts.
Infographics are a useful way to convey meaningful information. Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is an outstanding representation of an Infographic. The drawing, which is in pen and ink on paper, depicts a male figure in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart and simultaneously inscribed in a circle and square. The drawing and text visually depict the concept of the Canon of Proportions or, less often, Proportions of Man.
Leonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519) was an "Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. Leonardo has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance Man, a man of "unquenchable curiosity" and "feverishly inventive imagination."
Leonardo's drawing represents the correlations of ideal human proportions with geometry described by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius in De Architectura. Leonardo's drawing is named in honor of the architect.
We are in a visual content revolution vortex! The infographic craze and Pinterest, Facebook and Google+ are growing exponentially.
"By visualizing information, we turn it into a landscape that you can explore with your eyes, a sort of information map. And when you're lost in information, an information map is kind of useful." (David McCandless)
Check out his video about visual information:
Read these tips on how to optimize your images: http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/32567/A-Marketer-s-Guide-to-Optimizing-Images-for-Google-Search.aspx#ixzz1tAiuGj2t
In business we use pie charts, bar graphs and stock charts to convey trends. Videos, Pinterest, Flickr, Slidesharing and Podcasts can all be useful infographics. We want to disseminate our information to the collective knowledge of our "digital cocktail" party crowd.
Great headlines and engaging content coupled with outstanding Infographics can help us with our efforts. In addition, insert some eye-catching pictures or graphics above the "Fold". Timing the release of your post is also critical. I find that lunchtime posts are effective.
Here's a list of useful infographics for you to incorporate into your Social Media Arsenal:
1. Slideshare is a great way to share high-quality content. Think about how we use BlackBoard in our course shells. You can use an embedded video Zipcast tool.
2. Short Videos like "The Fountains in Rome" series on my YouTube Channel provide an example of a powerful infographic tool that can drive traffic to your site.
3. Embed a YouTube video or "Food Truck" photo slide show into your post. This is a fun way to tell an interesting story or convey information.
4. Don't forget the mind mapping concept we discussed in class. Download the www.xmind.net software. Incorporate a mind map into your post. You can search my mindmaps at "SocialMediaEvie" on the site.
5. Check out my Pinterest Boards by clicking on the button on my websites. Create your boards at www.pinterest.com. Give your boards an interesting title and place them in the proper category.
Pinterest is a social catalog service or virtual pinboard where you can categorize and share the things that you love. You can create a collection of pins for your board. I have added the widget to this site bar of this site with a link to the travel "Boards" that I have created. As a blogger, create pins or boards with a theme that is relevant to your content. Add a Pinterest share button to your site. I have created lessons for my students on Pinterest that link back to my website.
Watch this video to learn how to add Pinterest to your toolbar
More Pinterest info: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/pinterest-pin-it-button/
Pinterest widgets http://wordpress.org/search/pinterest
Check out this mindjet manager software: http://www.mindjet.com/products/mindmanager/
6. Add a "TinyMCE" button to your toolbar in your dashboard settings. This will allow you to enter tables into your posts.
7. You should consider installing and activating a plug-in called "Google Doc Embedder".
Here's the checklist that I distributed to the class. I have embedding the code using Google Docs and I am publishing this link to the Web. Anyone with the link, can use the document.
I changed the privacy settings under the "Share" button and I copied and pasted the "iframe" code into the blog post.
If I change the Privacy settings to Public this happens: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ei502Vr4M7Zfo4C7u3QFI7mDFbLwEf2x4IK-hIvg09s/edit?hl=en_US
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Today, Secretary Rice delivered farewell remarks to the State Department press corps. During her last press briefing at the State Department, Secretary Rice said:
"So many times around the world, I've found myself in discussions about democratic institutions, democratic change, the need to respect human rights, the need to give liberty and freedom to peoples who are living in tyranny. Many times, throughout discussions with countries that are trying to break free of authoritarianism or in cases where countries are still under authoritarian rule, I've found myself defending the free press. I've found myself talking about specific reporters who have been held, about internet bloggers who have been charged with crimes. I've found myself defending newspapers. I've found myself talking about journalists who, just in their pursuit of truth, have actually paid the final price in the greatest measure.
And because of those conversations, I think it has, for me, affirmed and reaffirmed again and again what I've always known, and that is that America is very fortunate indeed to have at its core, from its founding, and until now a press that takes seriously its responsibilities to democracy, seriously its responsibilities to hold officials accountable, and seriously its responsibilities to tell the truth. And in working with each and every one of you, I see that professionalism and that commitment. And it's been really a great honor and a great pleasure not just to represent the United States of America, but to do it in the glare of your cameras and your pens. (Laughter.)
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Another fine raceIn full: The only thing wrong with this year's race was the atrocious weather - which is to be expected in January, I suppose. Cold, wet and windy it may have been, but that didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm, including the incredible marshals, who turned out in vile conditions to wave and guide us on our way. Like I said last year, I'll be back.Date of review: January 28, 2014
In short: The Wrong Way RoundIn full: A very nicely organised race. A good course, on the whole, but I would have preferred to have run up to the racecourse and got that part out of the way early on, so that the final miles were easier.Date of review: September 16, 2013
In short: Chips with everythingIn full: Or rather, no chips. I have no problems with the race - it started late because apparently "some runners were still on their way". Well, tough. The race started at 11 - plenty of time to get there. The race was well organised otherwise, with friendly marshals and well signposted. But the price was supposed to include a chipped time, and there were no chips and no offer of a refund. Otherwise, a good morning out.Date of review: September 10, 2013
In short: One of the worst organised races I've run in 30 years of runningIn full: When I heard that the Cobalt Appeal were looking for runners for the British 10k London Run on Sunday 14 July I was happy to put my name forward. I'd heard of the race, I like the charity, and I wasn't doing anything that day except not painting the spare room.When I worked out the logistics I was slightly less happy – the baggage store was open from 0800 to 0900, which meant setting the alarm for 0520. My companion and I left Cheltenham at 0600 and, thanks to no traffic and the tube, arrived at the baggage store in plenty of time.So that just left the walk to the start. We started following a crowd, only to notice some other people walking purposefully the other way. We asked a marshall, who didn't know where the start was. Another pointed us somewhat uncertainly in what turned out to be the wrong direction, but eventually herd instinct kicked in and off we set. A sign would have been useful, since those of us who had brought our race notes with helpful maps had left them with the baggage.We walked, and walked, and walked, for what seemed like miles. It was a very pleasant day for sitting in St James's Park watching the ducks, but slightly too wam for even mild exertion.Finally we found ourselves at the Bomber Command memorial, along with several tens of thousands of others, trying to get onto Piccadilly. It was about 0920, so we were fifteen minutes early for the start which, according to the race notes, would be at 0935 in 30 second "waves", on a first-come, first-served basis. At around 0930 the announcer asked us to give it up for "Katrina and the Waves". I was standing on a barrier and by craning my neck I could make out Katrina sans Waves on a balcony overlooking the start, doing a bang-up karaoke of her best-loved bits. Meanwhile under the relentless sun, we waited for the start. 0935 came and went, as did its immediate companion 0936 and its distant acquaintance 0940. Katrina was replaced by the inaudible Lord Mayor of Westminster.Finally, around 0950, off went the gun and the elite runners. We didn't. We continued to stand there for quite a few minutes, until eventually we shuffled forward ten yards. Then another ten yards. Then twenty. Then we were actually, you know, walking. But what we were actually walking towards was Hyde Park, when we should have been walking towards Piccadilly Circus. Eventually, though, we crossed the underpass and, some fifteen or twenty minutes after the start, we crossed the first timing mat.So far, so good. It's a mass participation race – over 20,000 runners – so expecting to be a couple of seconds across the start line (like at Frampton six days earlier) was never on the cards. And anyway, it's chip timing, so I could still win!In every mass participation run I've ever entered you line up according to your predicted finishing time. The London Marathon, the Great North Run – these races enforce your adherence to this very sensible arrangement. The only time I ran the GNR I was running with someone else's number (tut! tut!), someone who had predicted 2h 20m, nearly an hour slower than I was aiming for. Though I appealed to the stewards, I was rightly refused entry to a faster pen, so I had to make my way for the first five miles past a herd of rhinoceros, clowns, stilt-walkers and the like.The London 10k doesn't do "predicted times" unless, presumably, you're an invited elite runner (the winner, Robert Byron, ran 28m 34s which is reasonably elite in my book). The folly, for the semi-serious runner, was evident to me within about a hundred metres.Walkers.No, not salty potato snacks, I mean people walking. Sometimes three and four abreast.I'm not a running fascist. Everyone goes at their own speed – that is a given. After all, at the end of a 10k Haile Gebrselassie would be nearly two miles ahead of me, which is a humbling thought, so I'm not in a position to look down on anyone and, on the hottest day of the year in the hottest place in Britain, walking wasn't a bad way of completing the course.But it made it quite a problem for those who preferred to run. Even in the GNR starting so far back, after about five miles I had more or less stopped overtaking people and was running in a pack, but this never happened in London. I don't remember being overtaken, but after a while overtaking lost its novelty value (and I like overtaking, as a rule).Even when the road was wide there was no way of running in a straight line, except on the pavement. And on the pavement were marshalls, shooing me (and other runners) back onto the road. Some walkers had moved to the edge but others were all over the place. One man had stopped on Westminster Bridge, right in the middle, facing the wrong way, taking a selfie on his iPhone.Had I listened to the pundits (fast course, flat as a pancake) I might have been miffed at the impossibility of running this as a competitive 10k (I'm reasonably sure that, had I been wearing a Garmin, it would show at least 12k). As it was, after a hard week's racing and training, I was just there for the craic so for me it was no biggie.But it was a problem. I saw several collisions between slower runners/walkers and those trying to overtake them, as well as liberal use of elbows. It wasn't the fault of the slower people that the organisers had thrown them in at the deep end.What was more serious was the lack of water at various places. Normally in a 10k I wouldn't stop for water, but when it's hot (have I mentioned that it was hot?) then drinking and drenching are both vital. At some water stops the service was pretty poor (apparently one of the people handing out water was asking if the runner wanted the bottle to be opened for them!) – and at the end it was almost dangerous. Having crossed the timing mat the first thing I wanted was liquid, but could I find any? Could I eckerslike. Eventually I came upon a discarded pile of empty water cartons and in the distance a chap sauntering across the road with a replacement pack and a jaunty air. Before he'd reached me the thirsty vultures in front had nearly stripped his aquatic carcase. After the race was over and we'd collected our kit we met up with the some others who were also running for Cobalt, and had our picture taken with our medals. Ah yes, the medals. Very nice, too – but I lost count of the number of times we had to explain to bewildered finishers where we got our medals from (bizarrely they were handed over when you retrieved your baggage, which was something of a disadvantage to those who never checked any baggage in).The BBC political satire "The Thick Of It" is most notorious for the inventive swearing of the lead character Malcolm Tucker, but it also gave us the very useful word "omnishambles". For my money (in this instance £0 – except the cost of petrol and topping up my Oyster card) the London 10k was an "omnishambles" – certainly one of the worst organised races since any one of several of the Tewkesbury Half Marathon debacles of recent years.No blame at all attaches to the marshalls, who were doing their best. Nor to Katrina, whose fault it was not that there was no room on her balcony for a Marshall amp and a poodle-haired guitarist, never mind a drum kit. But somewhere buried in the organisational apparatus – no, not apparatus; contraption* – someone forgot to explain the basics of how to organise a running race; to wit –a) Start the race at the appointed time, particularly when the weather isn't conducive to keeping thousands of people hanging aroundb) Set people off in something at least approximating their likely order of finishingc) Don't say you're going to set the race off in waves if you're not going to set the race off in wavesd) Train those tasked with operating a water station how to do it efficientlye) Tell marshalls at the baggage area where the start isf) Put up signs showing the way from the baggage area to the start in the event of the failure of e)g) Arrange for people to get their medals when they finish – don't make it a guessing game.Would I do the race again? I might, if I could contrive to be about ten feet behind the elite runners at the start. It's heavily charity-centric, and for me that made a change from low-key club races. Plus, it is a truly fabulous course, round some of the most iconic sights in London. Would I recommend this race to an inexperienced runner? Not on your nellie. Do a few parkruns first.* Credit for this to Martin Bell, the ex-BBC reporter who successfully stood for Parliament against the disgraced Tory MP Neil Hamilton. Bell described his political support as "less a machine than a contraption".Date of review: July 17, 2013
In short: Excellent raceIn full: It's been very difficult in the last 12 months arranging road races in Gloucestershire - after the debacle of the Cheltenham Half Marathon the Police clamped down on road events, which has meant the loss of some much loved races. Luckily, the Linda Franks race has survived, and is in very good health. This was very well organised and marshalled - and it's quick too! But the best thing was the terrific tea and cakes afterwards - keenly priced and delicious, not to mention an extensive lucky dip where your running number was put in a hat and you stood to win a prize (I got a very nice photo frame). I'll be back!Date of review: January 30, 2013
In short: A few hiccups but ...In full: I'd been meaning to do this race for some time, and this year I got my chance. I wasn't disappointed - although it's not really a PB course, I ran a reasonable time and felt pretty happy at the end. The course is very pretty and although the weather was rubbish, the atmosphere was great. The only glitch was the results, which I think were the result of trying to write down times and numbers in the driving rain.Date of review: June 6, 2012
In short: An absolute and utter disgraceIn full: This year, being in the form of my life, I decided to run the 5 instead of my usual half. When I saw my time at the end I knew it was short, confirmed by my team mate who won the race, who was also going for a PB. If you advertise a race as being a certain distance, and you take money off entrants, provide them with chip timing etc., then surely the least you can do is either measure the course or mark the race as "Approximately" 5 miles. I won't be running any more races organised by this crew.Date of review: May 22, 2012
In short: Interesting and unusualIn full: The Fire Service College is where fire persons from all around the world come to train to tackle emergencies of all kinds. Set in a disused airfield, there are burnt out buildings, cars, aircraft, you name it. There is also no shelter, so when the race was run in a Biblical storm it was sink or swim. At the end of the first lap I was tempted to pretend I was running the 5k fun run but decided to get my money's worth. At one point on the course the wind was so strong that my trailing leg was blown into my leading leg and nearly tripped me, while at another point I had two runners behind me sheltering from the wind, who had the nerve to come out and overtake me when I turned out of the wind. Still, it's a potentially great PB course, full of interest, well organised and if the only complaint is a lack of showers at the end, well that's not too bad.Date of review: April 30, 2012
In short: Some teething problemsIn full: The main problem was parking - why not add the parking to the cost of entry or something? Weren't the organisers paying Worcester Warriors for the use of the facilities anyway? The delayed start was annoying, but nothing more. The race itself suffered from a lack of mile markers after 5 miles, and I was sent the wrong way when the half marathon and marathon courses diverged. Having said that, I ran a fast time (the fastest for a good few years) so I had a good day at least.Date of review: April 16, 2012
In short: Not trying very hardIn full: Why not send out the chips with the numbers? Why not enough loos? Why some loos run out of loo paper? Why no countdown to the start? Why water stations undermanned? Why so little in the goody bag considering the entry cost? Why so windy?Ok, the last one isn't the organisers' fault, but the others are. I think it's a shame that so much of the race is run on boring roads in industrial estates, past army vehicle depots etc. But from 5 or so miles on it gets more pleasant.Date of review: May 24, 2011
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Debates of May 28th, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #100 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
- Question Period
- Khilafat Jubilee
- Rae Austin
- Parliament Hill Workers
- National Day of Action
- Wedding Jubilees
- Ron Wallace
- Heroism
- Michel Sleiman
- Women's Institutes
- Taste of Asia Street Festival
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Cluster Munitions
- Member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin
- International Aid
- Leadership Campaign Financing
- Foreign Affairs
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Taxation
- Health
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Justice
- Shipbuilding Industry
- Regional Development
- Foreign Affairs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- The Environment
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Presence in Gallery
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Points of Order
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Telecommunications Act
- Bill C-21--Canadian Human Rights Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Privilege
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act
- Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Income Tax Act
- Criminal Code
- Business of Supply
2:05 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 Cariboo—Prince George.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Khilafat Jubilee
Statements By Members
May 28th, 2008 / 2:05 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my best wishes to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Canada on the occasion of its Centenary Khilafat Jubilee celebrations this week.
As Ahmadis celebrate 100 years of Khilafat, or religious succession, we should take pride in the important contributions they have made and continue to make to our society.
Numbering almost 10,000 in Canada, people will find these Canadians making positive contributions in every sphere, from volunteerism to broadcasting.
I am pleased to be part of the opening of the new Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary on July 5.
Our government considers cultural diversity to be one of this country's greatest strengths. May all Canadians take this opportunity to learn more about the diversity of religious communities in Canada.
Rae Austin
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, my community lost a special man this past week. Rae Austin died on May 22 after a short illness.
Rae was born in Tuft's Cove in 1936, was a graduate of Dartmouth High and StFX and began working for CMHC, which took him and his family to Toronto, Ottawa and Thunder Bay.
He returned to Nova Scotia and continued his career as a public servant serving under the dynamic and progressive minister of housing, Scott McNutt, in the reforming government of Gerald Regan. He became a very successful businessman and a well-known developer.
He enjoyed politics and ran for federal political office in 1980 when he came very close to wresting the federal seat from long-time MP and senator, Mike Forestall.
Most important, was Rae's dedication to his family. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Joan, as well as his daughters, Raeanne, Catherine, Corrine and Sarah.
Last night in Dartmouth we remembered a dedicated citizen, a reforming public servant, a man with a big smile and a bigger heart. Nova Scotia lost one of the best in Rae Austin.
Parliament Hill Workers
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Vivian Barbot Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, as members know, Parliament is the ultimate forum for democracy, the place where the representatives of the people assemble to make decisions about our collective destiny.
Our demanding work would be even more difficult if not for the invaluable contribution of the House of Commons employees. We rarely have an opportunity to thank these people who support us day after day. They work behind the scenes to help ensure our democracy runs smoothly.
The Bloc Québécois and I would like to pay tribute to those Hill workers who are celebrating 25 years of service. I would particularly like to honour and thank Marguerite Charlebois, a hostess at the Parliamentary Restaurant, who has always had a warm smile and kind words for us all.
National Day of Action
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, May 29, Canadians will once again stand in solidarity with first nations people on the National Day of Action. My NDP colleagues and I are proud to express our support.
Together, we are calling for action that will guarantee fairness in funding for first nations education, action that will put an end to the shameful living conditions that exist in first nations communities across Canada, conditions like overcrowded and unsafe housing and dangerous drinking water, and action for a fully funded child welfare system and full implementation of Jordan's principle, which passed unanimously in the House last December.
The Minister of Health and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development both speak of their support for a child first principle and yet the needs of first nations children, like Jacob Trout, are not being met.
The National Day of Action is a united call for the government to put an end to the suffering of aboriginal families in this country. It is an opportunity for the government to do the right thing and act now.
Wedding Jubilees
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jeff Watson Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, an old proverb states that he who finds a wife finds a good thing. Last week, Lakeshore, Ontario, in my riding celebrated many good things.
Conceived of by former mayor Bob Croft and organized by a dedicated team of community volunteers, the town of Lakeshore, with its partners, the Woodslee Credit Union and the Belle River Knights of Columbus, paid honour to local couples who have been married for at least 50 years.
This was no one night spectacular, though. It took four nights to celebrate 141 couples married from 50 to 70 years, with a heritage of over 650 children, nearly 1,400 grandchildren and almost 400 great grandchildren, and still counting.
In a culture of shifting relationships and poor role models, these living examples bear witness to my generation that one man and one woman can indeed stay committed in true love for life. It has been said a good man gives an inheritance to his children's children. To all, from my grandparents' generation, I receive their gift with thanks and wish them many more years of wedded bliss together.
Ron Wallace
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Geoff Regan Halifax West, NS
Mr. Speaker, Haligonians bid a fond farewell last weekend to a remarkable man known for his tolerance, compassion and a deep love of his port city. Ron Wallace, former optometrist and member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia passed away in his 91st year.
He will be fondly remembered as Halifax's longest serving mayor, a job he loved, and as a dedicated family man.
There are many who will never forget his quirky comments and entertaining remarks.
The Halifax Herald described the former mayor as a lean, pipe-smoking guy with a good sense of humour and penchant for gardening. It also mentioned that he was a champion boxer as a young man.
I ask the House to join me in offering our condolences to Ron Wallace's family and our thanks to a man who made a great city even better.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Andrew Scheer Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge a local Regina hero, Tina Trombley.
Tina was out with her sisters on July 17, 2005, when she twice stepped in to help a stranger who was being seriously beaten outside a Regina bar. Tina was cradling the unconscious stranger in her lap when a drunken woman inexplicably drove a vehicle into the crowd. Tina was run over and dragged down the street, caught underneath the vehicle. She spent six weeks in the hospital and had to undergo extensive physical therapy.
Because of her selfless bravery, Tina will be awarded the prestigious decoration for bravery this year by our Governor General, an award that she truly deserves.
It is also worth mentioning that she will be the first person from Saskatchewan to receive the award. The example that she has set in her display of bravery and selflessness and the willingness to step in when a fellow human being was in danger should inspire us all.
I ask all members to join me in congratulating Tina for her courageous actions and for the community of Regina and especially the workers at Sasktel who provided support for Tina as she recovered from her injuries.
Michel Sleiman
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Maria Mourani Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, last Sunday Lebanon elected a new president of the republic. When he was sworn in, Michel Sleiman made a remarkable appeal for national unity. The President of Lebanon is right to say that his people have paid dearly for national unity and that the Lebanese must protect it hand-in-hand.
A new era where "the interests of the country will have priority over partisan and religious interests" will only unfold if Lebanese people of all persuasions focus on the national interest and guard against the influence peddling of foreign countries.
Michel Sleiman is recognized for his great tenacity in resolving conflicts. His success will be a victory for the cause of peace in Lebanon and the entire Middle East.
On behalf of the Bloc Quebecois and myself, I hope that the new President of Lebanon will go down in history as a peace builder. I would also like to acknowledge the members of my Lebanese support committee in the gallery.
Women's Institutes
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Daryl Kramp Prince Edward—Hastings, ON
Mr. Speaker, Emily Carr once said, "I believe that never was a country better adapted to produce a great race of women than this great Canada of ours".
The Women's Institutes was created in 1919 with the objective of providing leadership within all Canadian communities and to develop responsible citizens by studying issues of national and international importance.
With over 18,000 members, 1,257 branches in 10 provinces, this invaluable institution contains committees on various factions of Canadian life: agriculture, industry, citizenship, education, health and international affairs.
Among the many chapters in my riding this year, three will be celebrating their 100th anniversary: Wellington, Mountain View and Prince Edward county.
With their motto, "For Home and Country", these ladies have served not only the communities of Prince Edward--Hastings but also around this country with their emphasis on education and resourcefulness.
I thank the ladies very much. They are the bedrock of our society and I wish them another 100 productive years.
Taste of Asia Street Festival
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Derek Lee Scarborough—Rouge River, ON
Mr. Speaker, this year, the sixth annual Taste of Asia Street Festival will take place in Markham, Ontario on June 28 and 29 on my riding boundary.
This annual event is co-hosted by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham, the town of Markham, the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario and with the cooperation of the Canadian Federation of Intercultural Friendship.
Last year, the event was attended by over 50,000 persons over two days and this year they are expecting an even bigger crowd. Activities during the festival will include cultural performances, food offerings, sports, community displays and outreach.
Right here on Parliament Hill, all members of the House are cordially invited to attend the Ottawa launch of the sixth annual Taste of Asia this afternoon in room 237-C in the Centre Block. This large and growing South Asia Week event is honoured to share its pride and vitality with Ottawa and Canadians on Parliament Hill.
We look forward to seeing everyone there as we help kick off this remarkable event.
Carbon Tax Proposal
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Chris Warkentin Peace River, AB
Mr. Speaker, over the past number of weeks, our suspicions have confirmed that rather than fulfilling their responsibilities here in the House, the Liberals have mistakenly understood their role as one of being in opposition to Canadian taxpayers.
In their most vigorous attack against Canadians so far, the Liberals have launched their carbon tax plan, effectively discriminating against Canadians, the most vulnerable industries and citizens in Canada.
If the Liberals ever get to implement their plan, we may as well say goodbye to our lumber industry and so long to our farmers. Manufacturers may not survive, truckers may as well park their trucks, and shopkeepers should just turn off the heat.
No matter what weasel words the Liberals use to sell their plan, their hidden agenda is to make Canadians pay like they never have before. Unfortunately the people who can least afford to pay for this will be hurt the most. Our seniors will pay. Low income families will pay. Our young families will pay.
This regressive tax proposal is one that will hurt the hard-working residents in far northern communities the most. The people in the Peace country should know that I will never support such a regressive and discriminatory carbon tax.
Cluster Munitions
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Alexa McDonough Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, delegates from over 100 countries are meeting in Dublin to finalize a treaty to ban cluster bombs.
Tiny bomblets left behind from cluster bombs pose a mortal threat to innocent civilians, especially children, long after conflicts end.
The cluster munitions ban treaty builds on the Ottawa treaty banning land mines on which Canadian peace organizations, concerned citizens, civil society and progressive politicians worked together across party lines.
Regrettably, the Conservative government today is threatening the integrity of the cluster munitions treaty. Shamefully, the U.S. is boycotting the negotiations. And to our shame, Canada is playing hardball on a provision to allow cluster munitions in joint operations with non-signatory states. That means the U.S. What a dereliction of moral duty.
It is time for Canada to show independent leadership, stop serving as a U.S. lapdog and support a total ban on those inhumane, cowardly, immoral weapons.
Cluster Munitions
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Mr. Speaker, I stand in the House today to recognize the important events currently taking place at the Dublin diplomatic conference on cluster munitions.
Canada took the lead with the land mine ban treaty, also known as the Ottawa convention, in 1997. This week there are new negotiations taking place. The cluster munitions treaty being discussed hopes to ban the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions and place obligations on countries to clear affected areas, assist victims and destroy stockpiles.
Cluster munitions stand out as the weapon that poses the greatest danger to civilians since anti-personnel land mines, yet there currently is no provision in international law to specifically address problems caused by them.
Please join me today in continuing Canada's support against land mines and cluster munitions by supporting the new international treaty on cluster bombs.
Member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Marc Lemay Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
Mr. Speaker, during the Quebec bar association's convention, which begins on Thursday, our colleague and member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, who is also the Bloc Québécois public safety critic, will not only be speaking at the "Droit et politique" workshop, but will also be receiving the distinction "advocatus emeritus" for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of law and of Quebec society as a whole. This prestigious distinction was created by the bar to honour its most exemplary members.
Since obtaining his degree in 1965, our colleague has distinguished himself as president of the bar, as well as holding important positions within the Quebec government, including that of Minister of Public Security from 1994 to 1996 and from 1998 to 2003.
My colleagues and I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin on being selected to receive the Quebec bar's "advocatus emeritus" award.


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Special Education Courses
SPE 243 The Exceptional Child - 3 credits
Provides the prospective teacher with a functional understanding of the various types of exceptional children and legal responsibilities of teachers and school districts in regard to exceptional children. This introductory course will explore both special and regular education practices, and the impact these practices have on exceptional children, families, and educators within today's society.
Prerequisite: EDU 150.
SPE 245 Field Experience IV - 1 credit
Prospective teachers spend three hours per week in an inclusive elementary, middle, or secondary classroom. Emphasis is placed on observation and participation related to the application and content in SPE 344, including examining curricula content, effective teaching strategies, collaboration, adaptations and modifications. Students will observe the implementation of IEPs under the supervision of a cooperating mentor teacher. Students will also participate in four class sessions to process the field experience and discuss related research studies related to inclusion. Students will respond to guided questions through the development of a comprehensive journal related to their Field Experience.
Co-requisite: SPE 243.
SPE 250 Teaching Students with Behavioral Challenges - 3 credits
Students will learn about the impact of learning and behavioral exceptionalities and how to plan and adapt instructional strategies to enhance effective learning through constructs of applied behavioral analysis. The course will focus on historical perspective, legal procedures and responsibilities, and implementing behavioral approaches in a diagnostic-prescriptive format. Case-scenario instruction will offer a problem solving approach so students develop a repository of viable strategies based on research-based designs.
Prerequisite: SPE 243
SPE-310 Intensive Reading, Writing and Mathematics Intervention Approaches - 3 credits
Students will be provided an overview of research-based practices that offer intensive reading, writing, and math interventions designed for students who do not respond to the core curriculum. This course includes a review of the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework, diagnostic assessment methods, progress monitoring, and research-based instructional strategies that support reading, writing, and math standards. This course will review the neuropsychological causes of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and math disabilities and effective supporting interventions. In addition, the course will address principals and standards of reading and math instruction as identified by the National Reading Panel and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) respectively.
Prerequisites: EDU-150 and SPE 243
SPE 315 Teaching Students with Pervasive Developmental Disorders - 3 credits
Students will explore the communication and social and relationship issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and investigate the best practices and programs for increasing academic achievement for students on the spectrum. This course will discuss issues of identification, placement, and evidence-based approaches instructional strategies found effective for students with ASD. This course includes the major theoretical perspectives of applied behavior analysis, developmental and social-relational approaches, and the theoretical approach of TEACCH.
Prerequisite: SPE 243
SPE 320 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities - 3 credits
Participants in this course will be provided an overview of the impact of specific learning disabilities (SLD) on school-age children. Children with SLD are average to above average intelligence and exhibit specific learning impairments. This course will explore the diagnostic process to determine SLD and specific research-based remedial techniques to support the SLD learner.
Prerequisite: SPE 243
SPE 333 Screening, Assessment, and IEP Development for Teachers - 3 credits
Designed to provide a thorough review of theories and techniques of educational and psychological testing as applied to the educational setting, this course offers students the opportunity to understand and interpret basic psychometric principles that apply to psychological, educational, and diagnostic assessments. This course will offer the opportunity for educators to explore the administration, scoring, and interpretation procedures used in a psycho-educational battery; understand the ethical standards for use and administration; and be able to both interpret and contribute to the psycho-educational process. Students will have a functional understanding of "Response to Intervention" practices and be able to identify the reliability and validity constructs as they pertain to student assessments.
SPE 342 Middle Level Field Experience IV - 1 credit
Students will spend 30 hours per semester in inclusive education classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on application of content learned in SPE –344, including examining content, using effective teaching strategies, and adaptation and modification of instructional plans. A college supervisor will maintain contact with the cooperating teacher.
Co-requisite SPE 344
SPE 344 Adaptations, Modifications, and Assistive Technology for the Exceptional Child - 3 credits
Today's educational world is inclusive and diverse. This course will introduce educators to the range of expectations required to accommodate the special education and Section 504 qualifying students. Historical and legal aspects of special education will be reviewed including the evaluation and individual educational plan process. Research-based practices to support students with high and low incidence disabilities will be explored through journal reviews. Students will design, modify lesson plans, and prepare a research review in an area of linked interest to this course.
Prerequisite: SPE 243 and EDU 150.
SPE 346 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Settings (PK-8) - 3 credits
This course explores the collaborative practices of teamwork that facilitates inclusive practices in the classroom through hands-on, interactive activities. Students are introduced to best practice strategies. They will build collaborative skills, models of co-teaching structures, communication patterns and strategic planning. Students will also implement models of collaboration that will enhance the participation of special education students within the general education environment.
Prerequisite: SPE 344.
SPE 347 Classroom Management - 3 credits
Intrinsic to a well-run classroom is a classroom based on the theoretical constructs of a positive behavior support plan. This course focuses on school-wide, classroom, and individual behavioral approaches appropriate for the regular and special education environments. Emphasis will be placed on the participant's understanding of "personal fit" which matches one's core philosophy to theories of: rules and consequences, confronting and contracting, and relationships and listening. Seminal work of renowned theorists will be explored while participants conclude their study by designing a system that addresses: limit setting, administrative backup systems, incentives, encouragement systems, and management and classroom structures that are supported in research-based practices.
SPE 348 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities - 3 credits
Prospective teachers are provided with an overview of classification, learning characteristics, and research-based strategies relevant to the education of students with moderate to severe disabilities. Emphasis is on assessing, planning instruction, and implementing a functional curriculum for students with significant cognitive delays and multiple disabilities. Students will review and summarize a series of journal articles that highlight peer-reviewed, research-based practices to support students with low incidence disabilities.
SPE 375 Practicum in Special Education - 3 credits
Students spend half of the semester working with professional in a special education classroom. Weekly observations and conferencing with a college supervisor foster the development of the knowledge base and skills acquired in SPE 346, 347, 348, and 350. There is a $150.00 cooperating mentor teacher honorarium charged for this course.
*The Director of Student Teaching and Field Experiences arranges intern assignments well in advance. The student should, therefore, check with his/her advisor during the junior year to obtain the due date for intern applications [see page 85 of this catalog]. The intern teacher is responsible for transportation arrangements and expenses in getting to the assigned practicum site. During the Spring Term, the intern teacher will be expected to teach during the College Spring Break. If a student is a resident student, she may remain in the residence hall but will be responsible for her own meals.


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Debates of March 25th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #149 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was quebec.
- Question Period
- Privilege
- Business of Supply
- Bruce Campbell
- A. Frank Willis
- The Budget
- Air Canada
- Nowruz
- Purple Day
- Youth Conference
- Copyright
- The Budget
- Frank Howard
- The Economy
- The Budget
- Government Accountability
- Opposition Parties
- Government Accountability
- National Defence
- The Province of Quebec
- The Budget
- Ethics
- Sales Tax Harmonization
- Shipbuilding Industry
- Government Appointments
- Government Accountability
- The Economy
- Health
- Champlain Bridge
- Government Spending
- G8 Summit
- Veterans
- Government Appointments
- Employment Insurance
- Points of Order
- Speaker of the House of Commons
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials
- Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Excise Tax Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act
- Investment Canada Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
Champlain Bridge
Oral Questions
11:50 a.m.
Thierry St-Cyr Jeanne-Le Ber, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is time to build a new Champlain Bridge immediately in collaboration with the stakeholders. That is what the mayor of Montreal, representing 82 municipalities in the Montreal metropolitan community, and the mayors of Longueuil, Brossard and Laval said on Thursday. No more band-aid solutions. No more wasting time. The bridge is crumbling. We are talking about the safety of the motorists and the economic well-being of Montreal and the south shore.
Does the Minister of Transport realize that his government's indifference to the expectations of Quebec could trigger an election?
Champlain Bridge
Oral Questions
11:50 a.m.
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chuck Strahl Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, they are going to call this one the Pont Champlain election.
We have money in the budget to make sure the bridge remains safe. We are also waiting until the end of this month, when a report will be tabled with Transport Canada that will detail options for replacing the bridge. Of course, that is what one does when in government. One thinks of the long-term and working with the Quebec government to get it done.
The nearest I can tell, at the Bloc's convention the only change it made to its party constitution had nothing to do with the bridge. All it had to say was, "Let's form a coalition with those other parties over there".
Government Spending
Oral Questions
11:50 a.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, Canadian families need a government that cares. After five years of an uncaring government, Canadians are more worried about how to pay for their children's education, how to care for their aging parents, where to find child care spaces, and how to get a secure pension.
There are people without jobs and jobs without people. Poverty is rising, food banks are full, and many are homeless. This is a serious time and yet the Conservatives chose to invest in prisons, untendered jets, big corporations, and a bloated G8 summit instead of students, seniors and families.
What is the minister going to say to all the people she has insulted and offended when she meets them on the doorstep?
Government Spending
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, our government has done an awful lot in the last five years to help people in need. We helped seniors by putting in pension income splitting, by increasing the GIS significantly in terms of access and making it automatic.
We are proposing in this budget the largest increase in the guaranteed income supplement in the last 25 years, but instead of spending that $300 million to help our most vulnerable seniors, the hon. member and his colleagues in the Liberal-NDP-Bloc coalition would rather spend that money on an unneeded, unwanted election.
G8 Summit
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, the government offers pennies for seniors and pennies for students, which is its tough on families agenda, but over $1 billion on a bloated G8 summit. The government will not even acknowledge that Canadians want answers.
On April 5 the report of the Auditor General into the $1 billion summit will be available. The question is whether Canadians will get to see it. Sheila Fraser's report on this is critical.
Will the government stop hiding information and ensure just for once it does the right thing and her work is made public as soon as it is ready?
G8 Summit
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, with the onus of full disclosure, the hon. member across the way should actually acknowledge what his party's record is on helping the most vulnerable Canadians.
Let us take a look at it. It voted against making scholarships and bursaries tax free for students. It voted against increasing student internships. It voted against increasing the age credit to help our seniors. It voted against the raising the age limit for the RRSP and the new horizons program that would help our most vulnerable seniors. That is its record on disclosure. We do not—
G8 Summit
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for London—Fanshawe.
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Irene Mathyssen London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, over 900,000 people use food banks in Canada. Among them are some of our bravest men and women who served our country proudly. In Calgary alone, 204 veterans depend on food banks and in London, Ontario, veteran hospital beds are being closed. This is a national disgrace and all because of Conservative inaction.
Why did the government decide to provoke an election instead of working with us to help veterans?
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Jean-Pierre Blackburn Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, obviously, our department and the entire government are looking out for our homeless veterans. We have implemented three pilot projects in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto to try to locate our veterans and to offer them the services they are entitled to. Our pilot project has helped identify 76 homeless veterans. They are now receiving the services they are entitled to. We will continue our work to help them.
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, the legacy of the Conservative Party is a 38% increase in food bank use in this country by 900,000 people, 38% of them children. Also, in 2005, the Calgary food bank for veterans had 58 veterans and now it has 204.
My father, who was liberated by the heroes of Canada, would be rolling around in his grave to know that the heroes of Canada who liberated the Netherlands have to beg for food for their sustenance. That is the legacy of the Conservative government.
When will the government do something to help veterans in this country?
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Jean-Pierre Blackburn Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, I repeat that we are currently working to identify veterans who are homeless. We have identified 76 veterans who were not receiving any services, since we did not know where they were. Now, thanks to our pilot projects in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, we are seeing results.
Today, I have good news to share with the members of this House and our veterans. Yesterday, Bill C-55, which will provide new services to our seriously wounded modern-day veterans, received royal assent. This will mean $2 billion for our veterans.
Oral Questions
Steven Blaney Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, I thank the Minister of Veterans Affairs for his work and I thank him for visiting Lévis on February 23, 2011. He met with our heroes from the 6th Field Company and the Régiment de la Chaudière, who landed on the beaches of Normandy.
Unfortunately, the makeshift coalition is taking our veterans hostage and trying to trigger an unnecessary and costly election and to force its agenda on us, including tax increases, debt and job losses.
Could the Minister of Veterans Affairs share with us the good news from the announcement he made about the royal assent that was granted yesterday?
Oral Questions
March 25th, 2011 / noon
Jean-Pierre Blackburn Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, I would like to talk about two things.
First of all, today, March 25, 2011, there are 685,000 seniors in our country who will remember that these three parties are joining together to prevent them from getting an additional $600 per year through the guaranteed income supplement. That is what the opposition is doing.
Second of all, is that there is good news for our veterans. The members of this party will be able to look our veterans in the eye and say that they have done something good for them. Yesterday, Bill C-55 received royal assent, and it will provide them with new support if they are wounded.
Government Appointments
Oral Questions
Siobhan Coady St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is under so many investigations it is getting hard to keep track. Now we learn of another.
The Public Service Commission has confirmed that it is investigating the Conservatives for stacking the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency with partisan political appointments of numerous close associates and former employees of the defence minister, further evidence of abuse, further evidence of contempt.
Will it ever stop with these Conservatives?
Government Appointments
Oral Questions
New Brunswick
Keith Ashfield Minister of National Revenue
Mr. Speaker, that is absolutely ridiculous. Our government is committed to accountability and transparency.
The minister's office does not interfere in the hiring practices of the agency.
Our government brought in the Federal Accountability Act, which tightened up the rules that were abused or lack of rules that were abused by the previous government. Strict Government of Canada guidelines and practices are always respected.


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ESCANABA – Peter Cottontail (AKA the Easter Bunny) put out a call for help!
With his bouncy brown hind foot, he sent out a text message. Tapping on the muddy ground, he wrote: "Big Cuz, Need your help. Snow still 2 deep in the U.P. Will U help deliver baskets to North Country kids? E-Bunny."
The eggs were decorated; the jelly beans; fudge, chocolate, marshmallow Peeps, toys and trinkets were all ready to be packed into the Easter grass-lined baskets. Peter Cottontail and his helpers spent many hours painting daffodils and butterflies on baskets, bonnets and flower pots.
But the weather looked more like blizzard time than butterfly time. Even the robins were reluctant to return to the north woods.
Easter Bunny's list was completed. So many good boys and girls in Upper Michigan were patiently waiting for a visit from him.
It was hard to think about spring when several feet of snow still covered the ground. Green grass would be just wishful thinking this year. The winter was like the winters of old with lots of snow and cold temperatures way into the end of March. The month was going to go out like a lion.
The hard packed, windswept snow that covered most of the U.P. had melted just a little to make its surface like glass beads. This "popcorn" looking snow was tough on paws. The icy shards cut and tore at the toe pads of wild critters.
Peter knew that after hopping all over the world making deliveries, his feet would be in rough shape to take on the North Country.
He waited for his cousin's reply. The Holiday Hare communicated by thumping his huge hind legs. His text read: "Happy 2 help. Snow cover no problem for my snowshoes. I will meet U by the edge of the woods on Easter Eve. H. Hare."
The bigger, longer-legged varying hare wore a blotchy fur coat. Some of the white winter hairs had already been replaced by earthy brown-colored ones. This camouflaged look blended well into woods, patchy snow and dead grasses where the hare would have to hop.
Quickly and quietly, the Holiday Hare made the rest of Easter Bunny's deliveries. No snow drift, muddy road, icy creek, or north wind could slow down or stop the snowshoe hare. He was at home in this briar path.
Teamwork and determination saved Easter. All the good kids got Easter treats. And all of the families of the north woods celebrated the true meaning of Easter.
Christos vos crese (Christ is risen) was a joyous greeting at some houses. The new life promise echoed through the woodlands and cottontails and the hairs carried on their traditions with a spring dance. Baby bunnies would soon follow and perhaps a few of them would grow up to be Easter bunnies, too.
Karen (Rose)?Wils is a lifelong resident of north Escanaba. Her folksy columns are published each Friday in Lifestyles.


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If you notice some irregularities in your canine companion's puppy-dog eyes, it's always a good idea to look a little closer. There are a number of issues that can arise in your dog's eyes, from corneal scratches and infections to glaucoma or other diseases.
Anisocoria in dogs is one irregularity to look for. Anisocoria is characterized by different-sized pupils in each eye, and can indicate a number of underlying conditions. Because anisocoria is a clinical sign, it is important for owners to work with the veterinarian to determine what the underlying cause might be.
Pupil irregularities can be caused by a corneal injury like an ulcer. They can also be a result of disease or injury to the brain and nerves near the eye. Retinal disease, cancer, glaucoma in dogs and other issues may be at play. VCA Animal Hospitals reports that if the anisocoria occurs suddenly, it should be treated as an emergency situation to prevent serious damage to your dog's vision.
When the veterinarian is examining the dog's eyes, he or she will focus on determining whether the issue is neurological or eye-related, according to PetMD.com. The treatment will be based on the underlying medical condition.


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Is it possible to create a new photograph from an old negative? That's the question at the center of a bitter legal dispute between collector Jonathan Sobel and photographer William Eggleston. On April 4, Sobel filed a complaint against the artist in federal court, alleging that Eggleston diluted the value of Sobel's collection by printing larger, digital versions of some of his best-known works and then selling them for record prices at Christie's.
"The commercial value of art is scarcity, and if you make more of something, it becomes less valuable," said Sobel, who owns 190 Eggleston works worth an estimated $3 to $5 million. "I feel betrayed." The Whitney Museum trustee and former Goldman Sachs executive is a committed collector of Eggleston's work: He frequently lends photographs from his collection to museum exhibitions and even helped finance the photographer's 2008 retrospective. But if he had known Eggleston would someday make digital reprints of works from his collection, he never would have bought them in the first place, he said.
When Eggleston decided to print his photographs in limited editions in the 1970s and 1980s, digital technology didn't exist yet. But according to Eggleston's lawyer, John Cahill, the artist has the right to explore this new medium today — even if he is only using it to make larger versions of earlier, limited-edition photographs. "A limited edition is a collection of physical objects, but the artist owns the copyright for the image itself," Cahill told ARTINFO. "There is no law that prevents an artist from creating additional works with the same image." (Cahill also noted that with few exceptions, Eggleston almost never sold his works as "'limited editions' per se," but rather would print images depending on his resources and artistic inclination at the time.)
The Christie's sale featured 36 poster-size, digital prints of images that Eggleston had shot in the Mississippi Delta more than 30 years ago. Some, like a wistful image of a car trunk, were created from negatives he had never printed before, while others were based on iconic works, such as the famous "Memphis (Tricycle)." Sobel owns a 17-inch version of that photograph — he told the Wall Street Journal he bought it two years ago from a collector for roughly $250,000. Last month, the 5-foot-wide digital version sold at Christie's for $578,500, the highest price ever paid at auction for an Eggleston photograph. By the time the sale was over, digital versions accounted for seven of the artist's top 10 prices.
It is, of course, too soon to determine whether the large-format prints will indeed decrease the value of the original photographs, as Sobel fears. On Thursday, one of the original dye transfer prints of "Untitled (Peaches)" — a 1973 photograph of a painted "Peaches" sign perched on a tin roof — sold at Christie's for $242,500, well over the high estimate of $90,000. (The five-foot digital version sold in March for $422,500.) Seven of 15 Eggleston prints in Thursday's sale, however, were withdrawn before the sale.
This isn't the last we'll be seeing of these digital images either. In October, Cheim & Read will present a selection at the next Frieze Art Fair in London. Gagosian Beverly Hills is also planning an exhibition of the digital works.
Though it's too early to discern the market outcome, lawyers say Sobel's case hinges on a different question: Are the digital works different from the original prints? In a statement, Christie's called the digitals "a completely new addition" to Eggleston's oeuvre; the house's photography specialist told PDN they were marketed as works of contemporary art designed to appeal to contemporary art collectors, not photography traditionalists. But Sobel's lawyer disagrees: "They think making it bigger makes it different, but that's not true," said Thomas Danziger.
Photography dealers have a different take. "Clients are cognizant of the difference between dye transfer prints and digital prints. They have a very different appeal," Julie Saul, president of an eponymous photography gallery in Chelsea, told ARTINFO. "Eggleston's work is all about color, and the dyes have a richness you don't get in other kinds of prints. It is my understanding that the dye transfer process is the most archival of the color processes."
Perhaps Sobel's claim is more interesting as an ontological question than a legal one. What does it mean to create a new work of art in the digital age? According to Virginia Rutledge, an art historian and consultant to Eggleston's legal counsel, the vintage and digital prints "are entirely different, as objects — viewers experience these prints quite differently, and the market clearly has placed a high value on both experiences." In today's plugged-in world, audiences frequently see images of artwork reproduced online and believe "they've 'got it,' but that is reducing the artwork to merely an image. These new prints are an affirmation that the particular tangible expression of an idea, the physical life of an artwork, has a unique power."


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On your family vacation adventure in the enchanting little Central American slice of heaven that is Guatemala, your family will visit the largest and most astonishing of all Mayan ruins at Tikal, as well as the ruins of Iximche, before heading to Lake Atitlan.
Explore the region around Atitlan, often referred to as "the most beautiful lake in the world." Kayak around its crystal-blue waters, with towering volcanoes dominating the horizon all around you. Zip line in the jungle in Atitlan Nature Reserve, packed with astounding wildlife like monkeys, coatis, and exotic birds (including Guatemala's national bird, the quetzal). Practice your bartering skills with the vibrantly dressed indigenous Mayan locals at the lively Chichicastenango Market, and participate in a private workshop with a professional naïf painter.
Continue on to the charming colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Take a guided walking tour of Antigua's quaint cobblestone streets and old churches, and learn Spanish at one of the city's famous language schools.
Hike to the top of the very active Pacaya Volcano to see the spectacular views it offers, learn how to make chocolate the Mayan way with local cacao beans, and take a fairly traded coffee tour with the great charity organization As Green as it Gets (AGAIG).
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Upon arrival into Guatemala City's Aurora International Airport, your family will be met by your local guide (who will accompany you throughout the trip) and transferred to your hotel. Rest and relax after your long journey.
Within Tikal National Park you'll find a humbling site: the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal. This magnificent historical and cultural jewel is a powerful remnant of a once-glorious civilization, with over 3,000 individual structures, temples and courtyard groups covering 16 square kilometers. In addition to the sprawling Mayan city it's famous for, Tikal National Park also contains dense rain forest and a vast array of tropical wildlife. There are 54 species of mammals in the park, including spider monkeys and pizotes, as well as 333 species of birds, like the endemic ocellated turkey and plenty of vibrantly colored exotic birds.
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Atitlan is a lake formed by volcanic activity and the deepest lake in Central America. It's bordered by three volcanoes and the area around it is lined with Maya villages. This region has been a center of indigenous culture for thousands of years and people wearing traditional Mayan dress can still be seen living in much the same way they always have. The lake has been aptly referred to as "the most beautiful lake in the world."
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Published May 4, 2007
If you are a last-minute person like me, you might still be struggling to find the perfect present for Mother's Day. A gift for the home is always a lovely and thoughtful gesture, especially if it's something from the heart. Here are some ideas that can be pulled off in a day, and are likely to make any mom smile. Present your gift over brunch with a beautiful card and a meaningful toast. What better way to honor the woman who has made the biggest difference in your life?
1 A certificate for a few hours from a professional house cleaning service.
2 A good one-cup coffeemaker.
3 Luxurious sheets. Splurge on the 300- or 400-thread count that mom would never buy for herself.
4 A unique garden statue, sundial, birdbath or bright earthenware pots for planting flowers.
5 An indoor tabletop fountain.
6 A gift certificate to her favorite garden center, home store or kitchen store.
7 A gorgeous orchid. It's a creative alternative to a traditional bouquet and makes a great centerpiece.
8 A kitchen-window herb growing kit.
9 High-quality wind chimes that make sweet music in the breeze.
10 Cute gardening clogs. (Anything in a bright color or with flowers attached is great!)
11 Luscious bath towels in her favorite color.
12 Aromatherapy candles (the kind that scent the whole house).
13 Good kitchen hand soap and lotion. Think lavender or lemon verbena!
14 Beautiful table linens.
15 Sarasota Modern by Andrew Weaving. It's a look at architectural treasures that are part of the Sarasota School of Architecture.
16 A hammock. (The new quilted and pillow-top varieties look great.)
17 A really comfortable featherbed.
18 A massage chair. (This is a real splurge, but honestly, it's the reason most women like getting pedicures so much.)
19 Scooba, the floor-washing robot.
20 A top-notch reading lamp. The ones that simulate natural daylight are, in my opinion, the best.
21 A paid session with a home-organizing professional.
22 A subscription to a favorite home decorating magazine or a good book on home decor or gardening.
23 A porch-party basket. Just fill a basket with a string of festive patio lights, pretty citronella candles, cocktail napkins, a bright outdoor tablecloth or place mats, plastic margarita glasses and a favorite fun CD.
24 An outdoor "weather-proof" art print.
25 A stress-free getaway to someone else's house. How about a one-night gift certificate to a favorite Florida bed and breakfast? What more could any mother want?
Happy Mother's Day!
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Ken Schneck, dean of students at Marlboro College in Vermont, speaks Oct. 19 on alcohol and drugs and their relationships to LGBT people.
The dean of students at Marlboro College is on campus Oct. 19 to present "Queers, Jeers and Beers."
Ken Schneck's multimedia show explores the relationships between alcohol and drug use and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.
The presentation is 3 p.m. in Voyageurs South, Atwood Memorial Center.
Schneck, who is a former stand-up comic, will challenge audience members to question their beliefs, become better LGBT allies and make the campus safer for everyone. View the event flyer (PDF).
Schneck holds a doctorate from Fordham University. His dissertation discusses the painful meanings of the throwaway slang phrase "That's so gay!"
His bachelor's and master's degrees are from New York University. Before joining Marlboro College in 2007, Schneck's career included four years as assistant dean at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, N.Y., and a stint as assistant director for residence life for the School of American Ballet, New York City.
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