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Social acceptance, in our relatively new rural setting, has been something of immense importance to me, and us.
I have given gravitas to carrying favour with the nice families around us, not least because I want my son to have a happy social existence, filled with children, and with the absence of the planned siblings (there would have been at least one, and I was angling for two) I need others to want to be around us in order to procure such a regular reality.
When I take a step back on our lives, and more specifically Max's, and have a look, I see that we now have a lot of 'new' people we interact with.
Not something I have ever considered a strength – making chums - but it appears that I have managed to convince quite a few mugs to spend time with us.
My son's charm and entertainment value have played an enormous part in this, as has, I suppose, my openness to shiny new folk.
Junior is very sociable, and always asking where, or who, we are going to see next.
He does not keep an exclusive company, and I am proud to observe that he is much more open to playing with members of the opposite sex than some of his peers.
This, in part, may be down to our situation, and that he feels a need to be less choosy, but it is a trait that I like to see in him.
Last week, after a successful nursery sports day, we were invited to join a girl from the school, and some of her family, at one of the local pubs, that has excellent outdoor facilities for the children.
In the glorious weather, we were more than delighted to accept.
The people that had invited us are great company, and have always lived on or around farms in this area, so they know it well.
For those reasons, they are also very useful to know.
It is a nice feeling to be accepted by folks like this, especially when we were joined by a few of their extended family.
They must not be fussy either, right?
Meeting new people can be exhausting, and especially emotionally zapping when we are called on to explain our situation.
Totally worth it though, and I love people that ask questions, taking it as a great sign, I am much more likely to get on in the long-term with someone prepared to ask questions that might trigger difficult answers, than those that ignore them.
That typed, I have not really developed a formula, or stock answer, for questions about becoming a widower, or where my wife is.
You can see it coming sometimes, or feel it brewing, but still, I am inconsistent, yet always honest, with my replies.
On this occasion I dangerously assumed that the adults that joined us knew of our situation, and as the conversation went in certain ways, I knew, that they knew.
However the same was not true for the children.
And kids ask questions too.
I suppose the sight of a floppy haired man with his son, versus a backdrop of women with their offspring, induces a certain train of thought.
That train being; "Where is your mom?"
Again, this is a situation I like to encourage, I am interested in how my son reacts to these queries, and also if there is anything to learn from either parties' behaviour.
Not sure if I could hear the sharp intakes of breath, but ears definitely pricked up. I was comfortable than no one tried to interfere, or apologise.
My matter-of-fact protégé offered his simply explanation; "She died."
Interestingly, well for me anyway, the other children, then asked me to clarify, almost double-checking that they were not being lied to.
After my re-affirmation, that indeed, such information was correct, they returned to my unruffled boy for further explanations.
Pointing to his heart and mind, my wonderful creation said "She is in here and in Daddy's too."
Ignoring everyone else for a moment, I asked Max how he gets to see his mom, and he replied, as expected, with "I just close my eyes and think."
I then suddenly became acutely aware we had stirred a lot of emotion around us, and seeing that my son was OK, I assured him he was right, and opted for a bit of silence and composure.
Silence which was broken with; "Oh, Daddy, we can also dream about her."
That really finished them off.
But it was not long before tranquillity returned, and conversation moved on, acknowledging what had just happened, but without dwelling on it.
These moments are enormously emotional, and personally, I feel a vast array of emotions, for myself, for my boy, for Samantha and for those around us.
I hope my son's future is full of bringing people to tears in beer gardens, but, perhaps, by very different means.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Bringing Down the House, or Beer Garden
Social acceptance, in our relatively new rural setting, has been something of immense importance to me, and us.
23 comments:
- smitten by britain said...
Reaching for the tissues now.
- 9 July 2009 at 20:25
- Badass Geek said...
You are blessed with your child. Truly.
- 9 July 2009 at 20:53
- Hot Cross Mum said...
Hurray for Max, I say (I have a Max too so already think he is cool!) You will undoubtedly face far too many of these situations in your lives, but he will one day, maybe in that same beer garden, buy you a pint and you'll realise just how far you have both come. In the meantime, one step at a time.
- 9 July 2009 at 22:04
- Working Mum said...
That post certainly brought me to tears. It's good that you are finding friends that understand your situation and are welcoming you both into your new neighbourhood. Your boy is travelling a difficult journey at the moment, but he has you to guide him and give him the confidence to speak about his mother in this way. You must be very proud of how far you've both come together.
- 9 July 2009 at 22:10
- Kori said...
You are blessed in your son AND your friends, of that I have no doubt.
- 9 July 2009 at 22:19
- Kevin Spencer said...
I must say, that was quite the blog post. Max is an amazing child.
- 9 July 2009 at 22:31
- Dora said...
Magnificent post. You are doing a wonderful job keeping Samantha's memory alive and teaching Max these invaluable social skills. Thank you for sharing this.
- 10 July 2009 at 01:03
- Yummy Mammy said...
I had a conversation the other day about what is viewed as "normal" where kids are concerned. I would never view my own situation as normal and I suppose you wouldn't either with yours, but the kids just seem to take it in their stride and shock us all with how they deal with things.
You've got a great little fella there - any chance I could reserve him as a future prospect for my daughter ;-)
- 10 July 2009 at 01:52
- Avitable said...
It's great that your son can view death in such a grown-up way. I was almost 30 before I realized that my great-grandfather wasn't really at a farm where he'd have more room to play.
- 10 July 2009 at 03:13
- Erin said...
ok firstly I have to say, since I'm from over here, YOU HAVE PUBS WITH KIDS FACILITIES??!!I am soooo moving to your part of the world.
now that i've got that off my chest, I will say that this is the one that brought the tear. I have a similar situation too complex to explain on a comment but, I understand some of this - I say 'some'... I can't possibly understand losing the love of my life so young. But I do know what it is like to have awkward moments when the kids in the hood ask, "Where is your dad Claire?" It breaks my heart although I try not to let her know.
BTW.. we also have new rural surroundings. We have lots in common which is why I love your blog!
- 10 July 2009 at 06:51
- Crash Course Widow said...
It's always good for me to hear how Anna's peers--and my peers--handle this delicate question. We're still rarely around people who DON'T know our situation, so we haven't run across it much...yet. I'm always curious how or when Anna mentions it on her own, particularly to other kids. Her preschool teacher never told me at the time when the incidents happened (she told me later at a parent/teacher conference, after I asked), but apparently Anna would occasionally mention her daddy and/or that he died (or that he "cwashed into a po'") at her preschool...usually when daddies were mentioned, I assume. I'd love to be a fly on the wall for many of those moments. I'm ever so curious how Anna--and everyone else, grownups and kids alike--react. Anna's very matter-of-fact about the whole death/dead thing too, like Max.
Hugs to you both!
- 10 July 2009 at 06:53
- SandyCalico said...
Max sounds wonderful. You really should have a tissue warning at the start of each post. I would rate this as a three tissue post x
- 10 July 2009 at 08:11
- The Dotterel said...
Of even four (*sniff*). But to be serious, what a well-adjusted attitude to an enormous loss. Credit to you, Ian. Such things don't merely happen.
- 10 July 2009 at 08:41
- Kat said...
Your son is such a gem.
- 10 July 2009 at 10:20
- Kerrie said...
Darling boy ((((((Max)))))). How proud you must be Ian. Give yourself a bit of kudos here too. He listens and learns from you.
I love the utter (often disarming) honesty of children. When I first met Myles (John's youngest son who was just 9 at the time) we went in search of an errant kite. While walking he told me that when he first saw me he thought I was his Mum...it brought me undone. Even now at 13 years old he is very matter of fact when asked that question. It's amazing how many adults aren't comfortable with the answer.
You have a beautiful boy there...I know you know that but it's good to be told.
- 10 July 2009 at 11:29
- rosiescribble said...
You're doing a great job and Max is amazing. You seem to deal with difficult questions well. I'm on my own with IJ and have yet to formulate any answers to the question Why. I suppose it's more normal for mums to be on their own but the time will come when questions are asked, sooner rather than later. It's such a worry that any answer given will be psychologically damaging in some way although children seem to be more accepting of the circumstances they find themselves in. I sometimes think it is the adults who have more questions. Although it is the kids who need the answers. For me it's between me and IJ and no-one else.
A rambling comment I know!
- 10 July 2009 at 14:14
- Crystal Jigsaw said...
A lot of your posts bring tears to my eyes because I can't even begin to understand how difficult it may be for you sometimes. I have an old friend who's wife passed about six years ago during child-birth and he spent a few years completely devastated and unable to look after his new born child. Now, however, he is happier than he's been for a long time and his two beautiful children are happy too.
I guess we have to educate those around us from an early age about the bad things in life, and make them realise that there are many wonderful moments too, just like I do with autism.
CJ xx
- 10 July 2009 at 14:36
- SciFi Dad said...
That was beautiful, Ian. You are clearly doing a stellar job with Max.
- 10 July 2009 at 14:59
- Catherine said...
What a great little guy!
My other half Richard and I shall be coming on Hadrian's Walk next year so I'm just glancing through everyone's blogs, and thought I'd say hi. Yours is the only one that's had me dabbing at my eyes with my sleeve so far though...
- 10 July 2009 at 14:59
- T said...
Whew. *lump in the throat*
Dang. You're raising quite the kid there.
And I LOVE that you're so open to socializing and being COMPLETELY honest about who you are, who Max is and your situation.
You're real, Ian. I dig that about you.
- 10 July 2009 at 20:16
- clareybabble said...
What a moving post. I don't know how you do it but you handle your situation brilliantly, judging from what I read on your blog. Max is very lucky to have you, and vice versa.
- 11 July 2009 at 20:53
- Jo Beaufoix said...
Blimey you are an amazing team you two, or you three really. I love that Max knows he will always have his Mummy close. I'm sure he will have a life time of adjustment as he realises what both he and you have lost, but I've no doubt he'll get through it because of the way you and your family have been so open and honest with him.
I hope that my two are never afraid to ask questions when they need to, and you're right, we adults are not always so good at it. And I know it's not the same, but when E lost her Grampy at 5, we told her a similar thing. That her Grampy had gone to heaven and was safe now. Miss M was just 6 months at the time but she still knows about her Grampy as whenever anything or anyone close passes away, E always says that they've gone to Grampy. Poor Grampy is probably covered in cats, dogs and gerbils, but I think he's smiling too.
Hugs. (Whether you like them or not.)
- 11 July 2009 at 23:55
- Single Parent Dad said...
Smitten - I should probably issue them free with my blog.
Badass Geek - I agree.
Hot Cross Mum - Thanks for that vision.
Working Mum - It is good, and thanks.
Kori - And you are wise not too.
Kevin - He is a belter.
Dora - She is alive in all he does.
Yummy Mammy - Exactly, what is normal?
Avitable - Not entirely sure he understands all he says, but he wouldn't be convinced by the farm story.
Erin - They do, with bells on.
Crash Course Widow - I'm like that, not around many adults that don't know our circumstance, but children are different.
SandyCalico - A tissue rating? Not a bad plan.
The Dotterel - Thank you.
Kat - He is.
Kerrie - Very. And I love matter of fact too.
Rosie - Thank you. But while these questions are emotionally difficult, they are quite clean to answer, and easy to explain. Not so for you and others.
CJ - Absolutely. One of things I do 'enjoy' is when I see our situation having a positive impact on others.
SciFi Dad - I does me bestest.
Catherine - Thank you, sorry our introductions have been tear inducing. Promise it will only be me crying on that walk.
T - Thank you, I like you too.
Clareybabble - Thank you.
Jo Beau - Thank you. And I don't mind hugs, was just trying to impress Dan.
- 13 July 2009 at 22:59


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About the Author: Suzanne Hall serves as New Media Advisor in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
In the lead up to the Department of State co-sponsored Haiti Donors' Conference at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters on March 31, we knew we had to capture hearts and minds on the critical needs facing the Haitian people following the devastating earthquake on January 12. Our goal -- along with the Haitian government and the conference co-sponsors -- was to draw the world's attention back to Haiti. We sought to remind people that while the emergency phase may be behind us, we must all remain steadfast in our commitment to stand by the people and Government of Haiti as they build back better.
In diplomacy, we seek to build personal relationships that engage governments and peoples around the world. Today, people increasingly use connection technologies -- including digital tools like video -- to educate, listen and connect with one another. Citizens are watching and uploading hundreds of millions of videos a day online where they share stories, react to news, and voice their opinions. This reality has effectively provided us with a new digital means to reach diverse, cross-cutting populations around the globe. Using video, we knew we could visually portray the calamitous impact of the earthquake and the pressing need to build back Haiti better. We could also share this call to action beyond the walls of the UN headquarters in New York, reaching a global audience and asking them to be part of the effort to rebuild Haiti.
Led by Dan Taylor, a public affairs specialist in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, we conceived of, produced and edited this video, which ran on reel in the hallway before the UN General Assembly room throughout the day of the Haiti Donors' Conference on March 31. As delegates to the Haiti Donors' Conference approached the hall, they were confronted with images of the reality the Haitian people face following January 12. We captured the calm before the quake, the 35 devastating seconds that brought the population of Port-au-Prince to its knees, the international emergency relief response, and finally the ongoing challenges. After seeing the video, you come away with a sense of the strength and resilience of the Haitian people in spite of the serious hurdles that remain, specifically in the areas of housing, education and restoring commercial activity.
The Haiti Donors' Conference was a one day event at the UN on March 31. But through this video, we are able to scale the message about the need to work together to rebuild Haiti into the future and across geographic boundaries. We encourage you to check out the video, share it and provide your feedback.
Related Entry:Building Back Haiti Better: Donors' Conference Delivers
Manoj writes:
Dear DOS,
Thank you for opening a blog. I would like to highlight the troubles faced by legal Employment Based Visa applicants. The wait for someone from India/China on EB2 is about 5 years, and EB3 is about 10-12 years.
During this time, we cannot take any promotions as that will require us to restart the Green Card Process, which costs the company around 10,000$ including attorney fees.
Please see if you can
a) Clear the backlogs by making Priority Dates Current.
b) Issue EAD for people who have a cleared I 140.
Aravindaan in California writes:
While we respect the initiative taken towards helping Haiti, we think we need to remind you that there are people (long waiting immigrants) in this country waiting for the permanent residency for years and decades (LEGALLY). With all respect, please release the visa bulletin and make it current so we can all file for EAD and at least get a temporary relief from the severe backlog and release us from single-tied employers for years with same pay and same job title
My wife she done masters she is not able to work or contribute to the economy, because of the backlog and visa retrogression.
Kaushal in Illinois writes:
"While we respect the initiative taken towards helping Haiti, we think we need to remind you that there are people (long waiting immigrants) in this country waiting for the permanent residency for years and decades (LEGALLY). With all respect, please release the visa bulletin and make it current so we can all file for EAD and at least get a temporary relief from the severe backlog and release us from single-tied employers for years with same pay and same job title.".
Shankar in U.S.A. writes:
Can you create a Blog for Employment based backlogs?
Srikanth in Virginia writes:
While we respect the initiative taken towards helping Haiti, we think we need to remind you that there are people (long waiting immigrants) in this country waiting for the permanent residency for years and decades (LEGALLY). With all respect, please release the visa bulletin and make it current so we can all file for EAD and at least get a temporary relief from the severe backlog and release us from single-tied employers for years with same pay and same job title.
Pat in Idaho writes:
I appreciate and respect the decision to help Haitians. Humanity has to stand with humanity. At the same time humanity should also be extened to the people who are playing by rules and waiting for several years. Yes, I am talking about Employment based categories (EB2/EB3) who are stuck in statu quo for years and god knows we get our green card in this hell like situation of huge backlog. EB people are the highly educated and talented people who are in this great country legally, paying taxes from day one, and contributing to US economy. We are costantly neglected. Looking at the current backlog due to unavailability of vida numbers, we have no hope getting our green card for next 15 years. If that is the case, I will not get my green until before my retirement. When I think about this, my all hopes are fading away and life is like dark tunnel. I feel like I am getting penalized being legally here. Technically thinking, AOS backlog reduction must be the number one priority for DoS and USCIS.
Sam in California writes:
Thanks for decision to help Haiti. At the same time, please eliminate existing AOS (Adjustment of Status, I-485) backlogs for hundreds of thousands of highly skilled immigrants who have followed the law and who have lived in the US for at least a decade.
Most of these well-educated and highly skilled immigrants want to contribute even more to this country but are forced to delay entrepreneurial plans and becoming homebuyers until the USCIS/DoS red tape and the uncertainty it creates comes to an end. New legal permanent residency approvals would speed up the economy and help inject a lot of fresh capital and new ideas when they are most needed.
The status quo is not helping retain some of the most-talented skilled workers, while it is hampering the economy and the lives of those law-abiding immigrants by penalizing them. It takes leaders like you to act and bring this unfair situation to an end. Recovering those visa numbers that were neglected by USCS will not increase the quota, it would just undo years of mistakes and negligence from the biggest federal agency in the country.
Anil in California writes:
We have been waiting for years in Employment based EB-3 India/China category maintaining status in this tough economy and paying taxes on time and following all the rules. When will see the light? please let us know
Kiran in Delaware writes:
If haiti relief is humanity, what about the people living in united states for years legally,paying taxes and contributing to the growth of industies as well country?
Plese do make priority dates current atleast as a temperory relief to tens and thousands of legal immigrants.
Humanity should be unbiased, may god bless america.
Kris in New York writes:
USCIS and DOS wasted VISA numbers because of their inability to perform. why can't just recapture the lost visa numbers ? Won't it solve all the priority date problems ?
Anurekha in California writes:
Why don't you exclude dependents from the visa count for the employment based visa category? it solves most of the backlog.
Dinesh in New Jersey writes:
Thanks for decision to help Haiti.I think we EB2/EB3 India/China are the hardest hit category with severe backlogs. We cannot see the light at the end of tunnel. We have been waiting for the greencards since many years at the same time paying taxes on time, following all rules and working in our jobs for long years with dedication and sincerity.
Please eliminate this backlog by making EB2/EB3 India/China current.
Kandy in New York writes:
DOS should help employment based legal immigrants to get their green card. Wait for a green card for 10+ years doesn't make any sense. Is there a way you can pass an administrative memo and recapture wasted visa from prior years. Also more preference should be given to people who are already here paying taxes vs. people waiting in consular process.
Sai in California writes:
I have been in the USA for 9years and My green card is still pending owing to Visa Number availability. It is unfortunate that only Indian Legal Immigrants dates are currently processed in June 2001. We are in mid of 2010. Please do help us with the backlog and pending issues. We did paid the higher taxes and supported the seniors and social security fund etc. Still we have not been helped in any way. God Bless America.
Steve in Virginia writes:
Thanks for helping Haitians which is noble, politically, and strategically correct . At the same time, please help eliminate existing AOS (Adjustment of Status, I-485) backlogs for the educated, tax paying EB folks who are stuck in the State Dept's EB Visa Queue, and which is based on unreliable demand data from USCIS. The very quality of the demand date has been causing hundreds of thousands of visa numbers to go waste each fiscal year. It is common knowledge that these highly educated folks are tomorrows employers creating thousands of new jobs that our country desperately needs. It is therefore imperative that the Dept of State address this issue at the earliest without further delay.
T writes:
thanks nic

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Smart Grid Applications interfaces with other Smart Grid and back office applications to solve various business needs. For instance billing systems needs to be interfaced with AMI system to find out the power usage in order to bill the customer. AMI System may be interfaced with DMS system as part of demand response management. Such interfaces could cross logical, physical and organizational boundaries thus creating a need for secure systems integration. When interfacing one Smart Grid application with another one has to ensure that only authorized users can interface and that requires authentication to be done in the first place. In a highly integrated Smart Grid environment that crosses across applications from various vendors and some may be hosted outside, it is a challenge to create authentication and authorization policies and enforce them in a consistent manner. This paper will describe the challenges regarding authentication and authorization such as the possibility of losing the authenticated user Identity when various applications are interfaced, privilege escalation, and the challenge of defining and enforcing consistent authorization policy. This paper will also describe various interoperability standards and a reference architecture that will address the challenges.


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It's Apian
Food is one of the most universal comforts. Certain tastes take me back in time. The taste of sour cherries or raspberries always makes me think of my grandmother. She had gardens and cherry trees and a giant raspberry patch. My tongue easily takes me back to those long, slow summer days of picking cherries or raspberries, the sound of the creek running nearby and that indescribable combination of smells, tastes, sounds and feelings that make up my memory of a childhood summer.
Inevitably, the sounds of childhood include the sounds of bees. I was a barefoot child, eager for that time in Mid-July when the soles of my feet had toughened to leather and I could run across the gravel driveway without flinching. Barefoot children quickly learn to recognize where the bees are.
The flower gardens were hotbeds of bee activity, but those were easily avoided. The clovers behind the garage were harder to avoid, as were the violets under the apple tree. Bees made a buzzing soundtrack to the sound of summer.
I never really thought about them. My dad waited to spray the fruit trees till after the flowers were gone. It never occurred to me that it was to make sure the spray didn't accidentally hurt the bees. Bumblebees flew out of flowers that were picked for my mom in big, childish bouquets. Carpenter Bees made their home in the beams above the breezeway.
Bees were just there, along with butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other creepy crawlies. They went about their business, hanging around on flowers and under rocks. We went about our business, going through the daily rituals of weeding gardens, shelling peas and picking berries and fruit.
Somehow, I never connected the dots between the bugs that shared the yard and the food that we ate. This may be one of the most important connections to make. The connection is called pollination. Technically speaking, pollination is the process of pollen moving from the male part of the flower to the female part, where it helps the flower produce seeds and fruits.
Pollinators help move the pollen around. It sticks to the hairs on bees, the foreheads of hummingbirds, the tongues of butterflies and the furry bodies of moths. As these pollinators move from flower to flower, the pollen from one flower drops off on another and pollinates it. This lets the ovaries in the flower turn into seeds.
A garden without pollinators is a garden without vegetables. Bees need to visit pea flowers for the pea flower to transform itself into peas. A zucchini flower without a bee visit will fall off, never transforming itself into a zucchini. Apple flowers without pollinators fall off the branch, leaving the tree fruit-free for the year.
It is a generally accepted statistic that insect pollinators provide one bite for every three you eat. They are essential to creating the food we eat. Not only do they pollinate berries and fruit and veggies, but they also are essential in pollinating the chocolate and coffee that feed our cravings.
Pollination is one of the most misunderstood topics that I come across in classrooms. Children think that pollination has something to do with bees and the honey they gather out of flowers. They don't recognize pollination as the transformation of parts of a flower into seeds and fruit and food.
Most people also don't realize the huge impact of native bees. There are over 400 kinds of bees in New York. Honeybees, which were imported from Europe in the 1620s, are just one of them. These bees, along with beetles, flies and butterflies, provide an essential service for plants by helping them make seeds. That service is just as important for people, who eat the fruits of the insect's labor. (Awful pun intended.)
Because pollination is such a misunderstood concept, Audubon naturalists have put together an amazing exhibit that delves into the mysteries and value of pollination. The grand opening of the exhibit will be on March 17 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
This exhibit was created with the financial support of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the law firm of Walsh, Roberts and Grace. It is an entertaining, creative and family friendly look at pollination and how to help pollinators in your yard. It could not have been completed without the services of Fancher Chair, who supplied some amazing furniture, or Cummins Engine Plant, who supplied many volunteers.
The exhibit also relied heavily on the dedication of over 20 Audubon volunteers, who designed, built, stained, painted and created. This exhibit was funded locally and created by people around you who have hidden talents. Audubon is fortunate to have such loyal support.
While it will not be visible at the grand opening of the exhibit, Eagle Scout Adam Carlson created a model pollination garden last summer to go along with the pollination exhibit, spending countless hours in the sun digging, planting and beautifying the grounds outside the new pollination exhibit.
Personally, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Sarah Hatfield and Katie Finch, Audubon's Teacher-Naturalists. Their creativity, talent and perseverance through this exhibit process has brought a whole new level of creativity and professionalism to this exhibit.
Jeff Tome is Senior Naturalist at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary and was lead naturalist on the pollination exhibit. The public is invited to the grand opening of the exhibit on March 17 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. where there will be pollinated treats and refreshments. The Audubon Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, just off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. For more information, visit jamestownaudubon.org.


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Debates of March 26th, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #34 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was afghan.
- Question Period
- Plans and Priorities
- Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Government Response to Petitions
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Tobacco Act
- Criminal Code
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Criminal Code
- Youth Involvement
- Polish Canadian Community
- Pierre Brisebois
- Colombia
- Thompson Rivers University Scholarships
- Republic of Haiti
- Dalit Freedom Network
- Adriane Provost
- Justice
- Josip Gamulin
- The Conservative Government
- Pesticides
- Justice
- Model United Nations
- Purple Day
- The Economy
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- The Economy
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Employment Insurance
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Agriculture
- Government Contracts
- Loan guarantees
- Employment Insurance
- Anti-Crime Legislation
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Employment Insurance
- Health
- Seniors
- Transportation
- Campaign Advertising
- Industry
- The Environment
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Point of Order
- Criminal Code
- Message from the Senate
- Criminal Code
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Climate Change Accountability Act
- Royal Assent
- Climate Change Accountability Act
- International Conference on Afghanistan in The Hague
Plans and Priorities
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Vic Toews President of the Treasury Board
Mr. Speaker, in the ongoing, relentless efforts of our government to continue the movement of matters through this House, I have the honour to table, on behalf of my colleagues, part III of the estimates, consisting of 93 reports on plans and priorities.
These documents will be distributed to members of the standing committees to assist in their consideration of the spending authorities and sought in part II of the estimates.
Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
South Shore—St. Margaret's
Nova Scotia
Gerald Keddy Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table in the House the government's "Building the Canadian Advantage: A Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector".
Pursuant to commitments made in the government's response in the 38th Parliament to the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, I have the honour to lay upon the table, in both official languages, on behalf of the Minister of International Trade, the government's corporate social responsibility strategy entitled, "Building the Canadian Advantage: A Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector".
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Calgary East
Deepak Obhrai Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) of the House of Commons, I have the pleasure to table, in both official languages, a treaty entitled, "Convention Between Canada and the Republic of Colombia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital".
An explanatory memorandum is included with the treaty.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) of the House of Commons, I also have the pleasure to table, in both official languages, treaties entitled, "The Free Trade Agreement Between Canada and the Republic of Colombia", an "Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia", and an "Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia".
An explanatory memorandum is included with each treaty.
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to four petitions.
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Tobacco Act
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North, MB
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-348, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act (cigarillos, cigars and pipe tobacco).
Mr. Speaker, the bill is about the health and well-being of Canada's youth.
Parliaments of Canada have worked hard over the years to reduce smoking addiction and to curb marketing of cigarettes but big tobacco keeps finding loopholes to the Tobacco Act, trying to lure our children and youth into a lifelong addiction to cigarettes.
The latest is flavoured cigarillos sold individually or in kiddie packs in colourful and hip packages, priced at just a buck or two. The results are devastating. Cigarillo sales have skyrocketed and smoking rates among youth are going up.
The bill would change all of that. It would ban flavoured tobacco products, require cigarillos to be sold in packages of 20 instead of individually and demands tough warning labels.
Colleagues on all sides of the House support the bill. When I introduced this bill in the last Parliament, the Prime Minister made an election promise to do just that. I would say to the Conservatives that they should take this bill and make it their own.
I want to thank the Action on Tobacco Coalition and all the young people who have worked on this bill, including the Manitoba Youth for Clean Air, the Sister Teens against Nicotine and Drugs, the Northwestern Youth Action Alliance and the Eastern Ontario Youth Coalition. The bill is for them. Together we can make a difference.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Criminal Code
Routine Proceedings
March 26th, 2009 / 10:10 a.m.
Dawn Black New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-349, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (body armour).
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a bill to amend the Criminal Code in relation to body armour.
The bill would make it an additional offence to use body armour during the commission or attempted commission of an indictable offence. It would also ban those convicted of violent crimes from possessing body armour.
The recent spate of gang violence in the Lower Mainland of B.C., with at least 31 shootings and 15 deaths in the past two months alone, has revealed chilling examples of notorious criminals decked out in body armour, wielding guns and ready to do battle. These are not petty thugs. They are armed and dangerous gangsters who have no regard for their own lives, the lives of police or of innocent bystanders.
I have two sons who are police officers and they have told me of the disturbing situation in which beat cops are put, facing gangsters equipped with body armour that makes them almost invulnerable to patrol officers and with armour piercing weapons that can penetrate regular issue police armour.
The bill is modest in scope and only addresses one but one important small component of the problem. Our communities are crying out for a comprehensive, anti-gang strategy. The government has promised a comprehensive strategy but so far it has failed to deliver.
I call on everyone in the House to support the bill to protect the lives of police officers and the lives of innocent bystanders.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Olivia Chow Trinity—Spadina, ON
Mr. Speaker, I move that the second report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Wednesday, February 25, be concurred in.
She said: Mr. Speaker, I was in my riding last night and there was an emergency meeting where supporters of a war resistors movement gathered in solidarity for Kimberly Rivera. These important meetings happen regularly, but last night's emergency meeting was particularly important because Kimberly, a 26-year-old mother of three and a former soldier in the United States army, was scheduled to be deported back to the United States this morning where she faces harsh punishment.
Kimberly is a veteran of the Iraq invasion. She escaped to Canada after witnessing the horrors there as a soldier. Her time spent in Iraq sobered her to the realities of life for the people of Iraq and the immorality of the whole operation. Life for her and her family here has been very difficult because her status has been in constant limbo. She is basically living out of a box. Recently, she received a deportation order and faces the prospect of being separated from her four-month-old baby and the rest of her family, including her husband, Mario, and two other children.
She faces being thrown into a military prison in the United States simply for conscientiously objecting to an illegal and immoral invasion of a sovereign country. As I mentioned before, her deportation was scheduled for this morning but at the 11th hour yesterday she received an emergency stay as the federal court re-evaluates her condition for deportation. The small victory was bittersweet as the stay only allows her to stay for a few weeks. The deportation could be reordered, at which point she will face the trauma of being separated from her family and being thrown in prison.
This kind of insecurity takes its toll on an individual and even more on a family that is simply trying to live a very peaceful life in Canada. However, even taking into account the stress and insecurity, Kimberly, for the time being, is one of the luckier ones.
Similar to Kimberly, there are many war resistors who sought refuge in Canada. Canada is known for its history of welcoming those who seek a peaceful life. Some are still fighting to stay but one has been deported by the Conservative government even though the majority of Parliament expressed its real view that war resistors stay on June 3 of last year by adopting the motion that I am reintroducing today.
Last June, the Conservative government refused the will of Parliament but it cannot continue to ignore the lives being destroyed by deporting those like Kimberly to face harsh prosecution due to their peaceful convictions.
Robin Long was not as lucky as Kimberly. He was deported last year, a month after Parliament approved a motion to not deport war resisters. He is now sitting in prison because he refused to fight in an illegal war. Last weekend I had the experience of visiting Robin in the military prison. Robin has a one-year-old son who is in Canada and e desperately misses his son.
I thought I would read into the record of the House some of the notes that he has made and explain why he decided to come into this country. Before I read his notes, I want to say that there are other war resisters in Canada, including Chuck, who has been in Canada for a few years. He was in the army for 18 years, fought in many wars and was a decorated soldier. However, when he went to Iraq, he said that he could not continue to fight there.
As I mentioned earlier, Kimberly was in Iraq but she saw how homes were being destroyed and, as a good Christian, she said that she could not do to her neighbours what she would not do to herself. She said she would not want to see her family's home being destroyed, and that morally she could not continue to fight in Iraq. She also saw children and families separated and their lives being put in harm's way. She would not want to do that to her children. She faced a moral dilemma. At the end of it, because she had a two-month break, she said she decided to keep driving north, and she came to Canada.
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Respectfully, the concurrence motion is on the second report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, which ostensibly deals with the issue of war resisters. Perhaps the hon. member could clarify this. It would appear that the hon. member is carrying on a discussion of a specific case totally unrelated to the subject matter of the second report. On the basis of relevance, I raise this concern.
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
I will allow the hon. member for Trinity—Spadina to continue and ask that she be mindful of the motion before the House for the rest of her remarks.
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
Olivia Chow Trinity—Spadina, ON
Mr. Speaker, we are talking about the lives of young men and women such as Kimberly Rivera, Jeremy Hinzman, Patrick Hart, Joshua Key, all brave young soldiers. Patrick Hart, for example, had been in the army for eight years. He was in the first Iraq war and then he went back. We are talking about their lives and I cannot help but talk about their lives because what we do here and what the government chooses to do makes a big difference to their lives. They could either go to jail for months or years, or they could live peacefully in this country.
The reason why I choose to talk about their lives is because often in this House we debate points, we debate theories, we very seldom talk about what we do that has a direct impact on the lives of people who are in Canada. I have to talk about their lives, especially the life of Robin Long, who is now in jail even though he has a Canadian born son.
I have to talk about Patrick Hart because he lives in my riding. He has been in Iraq. He described in graphic detail what was happening in Iraq. He has a son who attends a school in my riding whose friends and classmates are my constituents' children. Patrick volunteered to fundraise for the Epilepsy Association of Canada and his wife works in the Lula Lounge which is a very famous Queen Street pub in my area where a lot of my constituents go.
Their lives are very much connected to the lives of ordinary Canadians. A poll showed at least 65% of ordinary Canadians said that we must let the war resisters stay, they are our neighbours. If we then asked other Canadians, some of them will tell us that they came to Canada during the Vietnam War and made Canada their home.
Last night I was at another meeting talking about waterfront revitalization. One middle-aged man, very well dressed and doing very well, probably a lawyer from the way he was talking at the meeting, came to me privately afterwards and thanked me for the work that I was doing for the war resisters. He came to Canada from the U.S. when he was asked to go to Vietnam and he did not go to that war. He told me he was so happy that he is a Canadian and he has been in Canada since the early seventies.
Yes, I am talking about the lives of quite a few of these war resisters. I have to because what we do here has an impact on their lives.
Kimberly Rivera and her four month-old daughter came to Parliament Hill. She drove five hours each way, so 10 hours yesterday, to tell us what kind of life she is having in Canada, how she loves this country. I was very pleased to see that my colleagues from both the Liberal Party and the Bloc Québécois were with us at the press conference yesterday morning. Imagine a young baby, four months old, being torn away from her mother and not being able to continue living with her mother because her mother is cruelly thrown in jail and can no longer continue to breastfeed her baby. Make no mistake about it, once a mother is in jail she cannot take care of her children and Kimberly Rivera has three children.
Many war resisters work in Canada. Corey Glass, for example, has a very good job in Canada. If we were to have a program that allowed them to stay, it would have a dramatic impact on their lives.
I want to remind members of Parliament that in the early 1970s, after a great debate that lasted for over a year, the government, finally made the wise decision to allow at least 50,000 Americans to stay in Canada. They were the ones who would not fight in Vietnam.
It is an identical parallel situation right now because what is happening in Iraq is very similar. Canada chose not to fight the war in Iraq. It chose not to fight the war in Vietnam. We really should allow war resisters to remain in Canada.
Also, I want to remind members that this was debated in the immigration committee in the last Parliament. It was debated again during this session and the discussions were very similar. We need to remember that it is not a very difficult decision, even on humanitarian grounds, to allow war resisters to stay.
I want to put the words of Robin Long on the record in the few minutes I have left. He stated:
In 2004, when Jeremy Hinzman applied for refugee status in Canada, the federal government stepped in at his refugee hearing and said that evidence challenging the legality of the war in Iraq cannot be used in his case.
The U.N. Handbook for Refugees and the Nuremburg Principals say: "a soldier of an army that is involved in an illegal war of aggression has a higher international duty to refuse service. They also have the right to seek refugee protection in any country that is signatory to the Geneva Convention".
By refusing to allow him, and by precedent all other claimants, the right to use the argument that the war was illegal, the decision closed the door on that legal avenue for refugee protection.
The invasion of Iraq was clearly an illegal act of aggression. The U.S. was not under attack or the imminent threat of attack from the nation of Iraq. The action was also not approved by the U.N. Security Council.
By taking this stance, the Conservative government is condoning the invasion and continuing occupation of Iraq.
Is this what Canadians want? A majority of Americans want it to end and have also realized it to be a mistake. Canadians have long known it to be wrong. Why is the minority Conservative government still holding onto the idea and still deporting war resisters?
Why are they separating families and being complicit in the incarceration of morally strong young men and women? What message is this sending?
Parliament voted to let war resisters remain. In June of 2008 Canada's Parliament voted on a non-binding resolution to allow war resisters and their families permanent resident status. The vote passed. In agreement with the vote, a poll of Canadian opinion showed overwhelming support for the resolution.
But in defiance of Parliament and the will of the people, the Conservative minority government led by [the] Prime Minister and Immigration Minister ignored the bill. The government stated that all refugee claimants are give a fair chance to plead their case at the Refugee Board, and special treatment to these Iraq resisters wasn't fair to the other claimants. The government has also stated in the past that we are not legitimate claimants because we are from the U.S. which they say has a fair and transparent justice system and we wouldn't be singled out for being political.
That is not the case. Robin Long went on to state:
On July 14th, 2008 in my final attempt to stay in Canada, where my son and community are, [the] Federal Judge...stated that I didn't prove I would be treated harshly by the U.S. military for being a political outspoken opponent to the war in Iraq and the Bush administration policy.
Robin Long continued to tell us, even in jail, that the trial he received was not fair in his mind. He said that the only evidence used against him was the newspaper clippings and a CBC tape in Canada where he talked about his experience and why he would not go to Iraq. In these newspaper clippings he talked about his inability or his colleagues' inability to find any weapons of mass destruction. That was the only evidence that was used against Robin Long in his trial.
He also said that he was given 15 months, which is much harsher than a lot of the other soldiers. He gave the example of a person called Belmor Ramos who was sentenced to only seven months after being convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the case of four Iraqi men. In 2007 he stood guard while others blindfolded and shot in the head four unidentified Iraqi men and afterwards dumped the bodies in a Baghdad canal. During his court martial Belmor Ramos admitted his guilt, stating, "I wanted them dead. I had no legal justification to do this". That man got seven months, whereas Mr. Robin Long, who refused to participate in the killing, got 15 months. Where is the justice? The system is just not fair and impartial. Robin Long asked, "Can it really be transparent when you don't know why you are being sentenced for speaking out?"
What we have are some very brave young men and women who want to make Canada their home. Parliament has debated this issue several times. I hope for the lives of people like Joshua Key, Jeremy Hintzman and Kimberly Rivera that we allow these war resisters to stay in Canada. We are not talking of a great number. There are some who have been in Canada for four to five years. Even on humanitarian grounds there is no reason to deport them. Many have Canadian born children. I hope that the government will open its heart for a change and listen to the stories of these young men and women and allow them to stay in Canada. I believe they make excellent Canadian citizens.
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:30 a.m.
Edmonton Centre
Laurie Hawn Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, the member said that Vietnam and Iraq are identical. They are not identical at all. In Vietnam it was a conscripted army and in Iraq it is a volunteer army.
The member talked about Iraq. She should maybe look at what Iraq is like today. Iraq is actually in pretty good shape.
What is really outrageous is that we are taking three hours away from discussing the criminal justice agenda, justice issues that would make life safer for Canadians. The NDP is taking three hours out of that to talk about criminals from another country.
First of all, we are very pleased to welcome to Canada those who seek a peaceful life, but not criminals avoiding a lawful process in another country; another country, by the way, that shares the same values as Canada, shares the same sense of responsibility to people around the world. Why is the member presupposing judgment in the United States for these criminals if they were to return to the United States?
The member has put a lot of faith in President Obama. The NDP members seem to be enthused about the arrival of President Obama on the scene. Why is she not putting faith in President Obama to deal with these people in a humane and reasonable manner?
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:30 a.m.
Olivia Chow Trinity—Spadina, ON
Mr. Speaker, I want to correct a statement. The hon. member said that during the Vietnam war the people who came to Canada were all conscripted. That is not true. Some of them were, but there is a good number who fought in Vietnam voluntarily and then refused to continue fighting. Some volunteered and then decided, after seeing what other soldiers were going through, not to go at all. Of the 50,000 people who came to Canada, a good percentage of them were in fact not conscripted.
Also, we cannot presuppose that these young men and women are criminals. I talked about Sergeant Patrick Hart, who has been in the army for eight years. He is a decorated solider. To say that these people are criminals is presupposing that they have committed a crime. Can we say to a person who has refused to kill another human being that he or she has committed a crime? I do not consider that to be a crime, especially in a war that is not sanctioned by the United Nations and a war in which Canada refused to participate. I am quite proud that Canada did not send soldiers to Iraq, and as such, they did not have to go through the kind of experiences that many of these war resisters have had to experience.
We need to listen to their words. Joshua Key, for example, said that he saw a young girl being shot in the back of the head. After that experience, even though he had been there for over a year, he could not continue that kind of tour of duty and he left.
I hope that my colleague takes the time to read the account of these soldiers who are in the Iraq war and understand that some of them have been subject to a stop-loss extension, which means that they had to go back for a second, third or fourth tour of duty and they did not want to do so. There is nothing voluntary about that. They are conscripted to go back many times against their will. That is why they are here.
Citizenship and Immigration
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:35 a.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, this is an issue which is important for the House to consider. More important, when matters such as this one come before the House and we have the conclusion and the recommendation of the committee but none of the substantive argument, it makes it very difficult for the House to understand the compelling reasons that a particular position ought to be taken.
I would ask the member, rather than her interpretation, to give the House an indication of the substantive arguments that were made by witnesses before the committee as to why we ought not to move forward as recommended by the committee.


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Germany beats US 4-2 in women's field hockey
BEIJING (AP) The U.S. women's field hockey team changed its approach Thursday, but it didn't matter.
Instead of being sluggish for large periods of time and falling behind early only to come back, the Americans were intense from the start against Germany and took the lead. Undaunted, the Germans rallied for three second-half goals to beat the United States 4-2 in Olympic pool play.
The 2004 gold medalists improved to 3-0 in Pool B and greatly improved their chances of making the medal round again.
The United States dropped to 0-1-2. Though the Americans have been competitive with draws against top-five teams Argentina and Japan, now they will be hard-pressed to earn one of the top two slots in the six-team pool that qualify for the medal round. They have two games remaining in pool play, Saturday against New Zealand and Monday against Britain.
"It's been a tough three games for us, but the tournament is still in progress," U.S. coach Lee Bodimeade said.
The third-ranked Germans had several quality chances early, but each time, U.S. goalie Amy Tran denied them.
The United States took a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute when Tiffany Snow scored off a deflection. Germany answered in the 34th minute when Natascha Keller drove, then put a reverse stick shot past Tran to tie the score right before halftime.
Germany's Fanny Rinne scored in the 49th minute on a penalty corner. Her shot got under a diving Tran, who touched the ball but could not stop it.
Natascha Rodewold gave the Germans a 3-1 lead before Angie Loy intercepted a German clearing attempt near the goal and flicked the ball in to trim Germany's lead to 3-2 in the 60th minute.
Germany's Anke Kuehn scored just four minutes later to end the U.S. threat.
Bodimeade said the Americans never lost their intensity, they simply were overpowered.
"To go one up, we wanted to continue to push," he said. "We felt like we were able to do that, but Germany is a very good team."
Germany opened with a 5-1 win over Britain, but struggled at times in a 2-1 win over New Zealand and the win over the United States. German captain Tina Bachmann said the team will need better performances Saturday against Argentina and Monday against Japan.
"We are not playing the way we'd like to play. The first match was a good standard, then we couldn't keep the standard. We were fighting hard for the wins. We have to improve to against a strong Japanese team, a strong Argentinian team."
In earlier action, the Netherlands hung on for a 1-0 win over host China in a matchup of undefeated teams.
The Netherlands, ranked No. 1 in the world, improved to 3-0 in Pool A. China fell to 2-1.
Maartje Paumen scored on a high shot near the edge of the circle in the 21st minute, and the Netherlands took that lead into halftime.
Despite a boisterous and hopeful crowd, No. 6 China struggled to create scoring opportunities in the second half.
Argentina got its first win of the tournament by defeating Japan 2-0. Argentina is 1-0-2, while Japan is 1-1-1.
Spain also won for the first time with a 2-1 win over South Korea.
Australia defeated South Africa 3-0 to remain unbeaten, and Britain defeated New Zealand 2-1 for its first win.


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About Opera
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An A to Z of commonly used opera terms, including opera and voice types.
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Rumblings xtra: Items that didn't make print edition
The Columbus Dispatch - January 18, 2013 09:24 AM
Ohio State defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is ticketed for the New Orleans Saints with the No. 15 pick in the mock draft of ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Wisconsin running back Montee Ball is the only other Big Ten player Kiper has being taking in the first round, going No. 21 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Kiper also listed the top five players at each position and has OSU's Zach Born as the No. 3 fullback in the draft.
The Arizona Cardinals' hiring of Bruce Arians as head coach also has an impact in Ohio pro football circles: It means that Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden will be back for his third season with Cincinnati. In addition to the Cardinals, Gruden also interviewed for the head coaching positions with the San Diego, Philadelphia and Jacksonville, all of which have filled their vacancies. This could be viewed as bad news for Gruden, but good news for the Bengals.
An analysis by Yahoo.com's Jeff Passan estimates that the Reds will have the fourth largest payroll hike in the major leagues to start the 2013 season. Their 2012 opening day payroll ($82,203,616) will jump to $107 million on opening day this year, an increase of 30.16 percent. The report estimates that only the Dodgers (123.87%), Blue Jays (52.34%) and Nationals (38.93%) will have larger increases. The Reds' payroll increase dwarfs most of the other teams in the National League Central. The Cubs' show an increase of 16.78 percent and the Cardinals' increase is listed at 4.26 percent; the Pirates (-13.29%) and Brewers (-26.27%) are both cutting payrolls this year.
For the second season in a row, the Cleveland Browns had the most butterfingered receiving corp in the AFC North. The Browns dropped 27 passes in 2012, according to ESPN Stats & Information, an improvement over the 33 they dropped in 2011. The Bengals were second with 25 drops, followed by the Steelers (23) and Ravens (21). Cincinnati Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green was charged with the most drops – 9 – but he also was the target on 158 passes. By contrast, Browns receiver Greg Little dropped seven balls in just 85 targeted passes. Little led the division with 11 drops a year ago.


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For twenty points on our daily pop quiz, when you do think the common thermometer (that is, the Hg form) came into common use?
Also, there are many, relatively accurate, approximate methods for estimating temperature. The oldest methods have been in use for cooking and food processing for.....probably before the advent of writing.


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Grow your own peaches and enjoy one of summer's ultimate pleasures: the sweet, delicate flavor a just-picked ripe peach. The juicy fruit is delicious fresh in salads, poached, baked into pies and cobblers, and preserved. Contender: Provides a crop of big yellow fruit just when other peach trees are slowing down. The flesh of the peach is firm and resists browning, and the freestone pit removes easily. Tolerant of late-spring frost, Contender's a good choice in growing zones where other peaches falter. Fruits in mid-August. Harvester: This luscious yellow freestone peach bursts with sweet-tart flavor. It's a reliable producer that thrives in a wide range of growing zones. Fruits in late July to early August. June Gold: Kicks off peach season with large, firm, slightly red fruit that has creamy yellow flesh. This clingstone variety needs only 650 chill hours, making it an excellent choice for temperate growing zones. Fruits in late May to early June. Red Haven: Firm freestone fruit with a good acid balance and almost no fuzz makes the Red Haven a popular choice for canning, baking, freezing and simply eating. It's a vigorous, fast-growing tree that bears fruit young. Fruits in late July to early August. Rouston Red: An excellent producer that bears large, luscious freestone peaches early in the season, giving you a head start on summer canning. Fruits in early July. Contender and Red Haven: Zones 5-8. Harvester: Zones 5-9; June Gold: Zones 7-9; Rouston Red: Zones 7-8. Flowers in spring with blossoms ranging from pink to dark red. Grows 15'-20' high, 10'-15' wide. Suitable for ground planting. Requires full sun. For Yields approx. 3 bushels at maturity (3 to 4 years). Grown on a farm in Tennessee. Agricultural regulations prohibit shipment to AZ, CA, OR, WA, Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
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Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies
Since 1992, the Center (CIMS) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has joined analytical research practices with applied technology to help manufacturers remain competitive in the global marketplace. CIMS is a dynamic collaboration of in-house technical experts, as well as academic, industry and government resources. Click here for driving directions (PDF).
In recognition of its efforts, CIMS has received:
The Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies is a 170,000 sq. ft. facility located in Louise M. Slaughter Hall (building 78) on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus. In addition to large manufacturing bays, labs and adjacent office areas, CIMS maintains a spacious 10-room, 400-seat training and conference center with smart capabilities. This area is available for employee training, industry outreach, professional conferences and meetings, regional and local community forums, and other educational activities. To reserve a room, visit the CIMS Conference Room Reservations page.
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Historic tavern on the National Road, 1974
The Columbus Dispatch - January 24, 2013 12:20 PM
The Red Brick Tavern is an Ohio landmark that dates back to 1837. Located just north of London, it's a short road trip from Columbus on historic Rt. 40. Currently it is a restaurant and tavern specializing in American cuisine.
Originally a stagecoach stop, the Red Brick has had a variety of uses throughout its long history. During a portion of the 1800s it was an inn and tavern. Six U.S. presidents stopped there: John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Warren G. Harding.
The advent of railroads meant that fewer people were traveling along the National Road. As a result, the Red Brick closed in 1859 and was converted into residential housing. From 1854 to 1864, a school also occupied the third floor. It didn't reopen as a tavern until 1924.
Today, visitors can eat in the original dining room. Upper rooms are used for special events.
The tavern is said to have at least one ghost, evidenced by creaking floors and whispering. Lights are turned on and off without explanation.
Here is an excerpt from the Forgotten Ohio web site, which has some really interesting information on the Red Brick:
"It's the classic tale: a woman learned that her fiancee had found someone new, became despondent, and killed herself. According to the legend, before the woman committed suicide she embroidered a sampler which now hangs in the second floor hallway. REMEMBER ME, it says. Her ghost is said to be responsible for the fact that the sampler is stained blood red--so dark that it's nearly unreadable."
The Red Brick is located at 1700 Cumberland Rd. (Route 40) in Lafayette, Ohio. It's halfway between Columbus and Springfield.
For more information, go to the Red Brick Tavern web site.


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by Anton Shilov
SGI, a leader in high-performance computing and data center solutions, on Wednesday announced the purchase of substantially all the assets and assumption of a limited number of liabilities of Copan Systems, a provider of high performance storage archive solutions for real-time access to long-term persistent data.
"I am delighted to welcome Copan's employees and customers to SGI. The need for real-time access to long-term persistent data is expected to continue to expand. This acquisition will allow SGI to participate directly in this market," said Mark J. Barrenechea, chief executive officer of SGI.
SGI acquired the assets with the goal of expanding SGI's storage portfolio to include a highly scalable, energy efficient enterprise Massive Array of Idle Disks (MAID) platform. Copan storage solutions are designed to allow customers to access Disk-to-Disk and Virtual Tape Library (VTL) capabilities for cost-effective management of large data environments.
With the acquisition, SGI will be able to offer an expanded portfolio of purpose-built, innovative, massively scalable high performance storage products. Specifically, with the Copan platform, SGI will be able to offer new storage technologies that target Persistent Data storage. The platform is designed to allow customers to decrease the cost and complexity of storing and managing extensive volumes of long-term information in data-rich organizations.
Copan's assets were purchased in a private foreclosure sale from Copan's secured creditors. The purchase price was approximately $2 million in cash. SGI did not assume any debt of Copan in the acquisition and assumed a limited number of liabilities. Copan's offices in Longmont, Colorado, will be retained, and SGI intends to hire select Copan employees.


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Trauma is a serious injury or shock to the body. It is caused by a physical force, such as violence or an accident. The injury may be complicated by psychiatric, behavioral, and social factors. This can cause the disability to be greater than just physical injuries.
Some causes of trauma include:
Some factors increase your chances of developing trauma. You are at increased risk if you are aged 1-44 years.
The symptoms associated with trauma vary and depend on the type of injuries you have suffered. Some symptoms may include:
In addition, the following psychological effects may occur in response to trauma:
A medical team will assess your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. It may include a chest exam, abdomen and pelvis exam, exam of extremities, and a neurologic exam. A psychological exam and/or suicide assessment may also be done.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with blood tests.
Your vital signs may be tested. This can be done with:
Imaging tests can be used to evaluate the injured area. These may include:
Treatment usually includes the following:
To help reduce your chance of trauma:
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Majou R, Farmer A. ABC of psychological medicine: trauma. BMJ. 2002;325:426.
Trauma. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Accessed September 15, 2014. Accessed November 4, 2014.
Trauma fact sheet. National Institute of General Medical Sciences website. Available at: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Education/pages/Factsheet_Trauma.aspx. Updated November 2012. Accessed November 4, 2014.
Last reviewed December 2014 by Michael Woods, MD
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Quick Tiramisu
- 1 package lady fingers sponge cakes
- 1/2 cup strong black coffee or espresso
- 2 ounces (shots) coffee flavor liqueur
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese, available in specialty cheese case of supermarket
- 1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Open the ladyfingers and separate them. Paint the ladyfingers with coffee combined with the coffee liqueur using a pastry brush. Line 4 martini glasses with a single layer of ladyfingers, letting the cakes overlap a bit at the stem. Press the cakes down a bit to fit the lines of the glass. Beat cheese and sugar together 2 or 3 minutes. Spoon sweetened mascarpone into glasses. Top glasses off with a cap of the ladyfingers. Use any remaining mascarpone to dot the ladyfinger tops and sprinkle each glass with cocoa powder combined with a touch of cinnamon.
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A Credit Union That's All in the Family
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"Omaha, Nebraska, home of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, Omaha Steaks... and the world headquarters of America's only family credit union, otherwise known as Sue's house.
Sue Cain manages Our Family Social Credit Union from her tiny home office. In it, a computer with an unbreachable security system and a couple of filing cabinets containing current loan recipients, such as the borrower who bought a camper and a new car."
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Jump in Credit Card Fraud During the Holidays
Two victims of credit card fraud come forward sharing their stories with Channel 6 News to warn others. The scariest part is both of them had their cards safe in their wallets.
Cody Hornig is on a mission to warn others during this holiday season after someone used a duplicate credit card of his. He tells Channel 6 he awoke on Thanksgiving Eve to check his bank account like he normally does, but something didn't add up.
"There was $2,500 that was not available so I checked my pending transactions and noticed there was 11 separate charges within three hours."
Is a Credit Union a Better Option?
In recent years, the turbulent banking industry has increasingly driven consumers to seek financial alternatives to the biggest national banks. A taxpayer-funded bailout, new and growing fees for basic banking products and a series of industry scandals have combined to leave a bad taste in the mouths of many bank customers. Enter credit unions.
Though they're by no means a new concept (the oldest dates back to 1908), credit unions gained new attention in late 2011 after Bank of America -- at the time the largest U.S. bank by asset size -- proposed a $5 monthly fee for checking account customers who used a debit card to make purchases. In response, a grassroots-driven event known as "Bank Transfer Day," urging consumers to leave big banks for smaller, community-focused credit unions, made national headlines. B of A ultimately decided not to impose the $5 fee, but the event signaled the depth of tensions between the bank and its customers.
Such an atmosphere warrants a closer look at the advantages of credit unions over the four big banks: JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and B of A. Credit union advocates point out that banks are for-profit and serve stockholders, while credit unions are not for profit and serve members. They also note many banks have a national or even international focus, while credit unions set their sights on their local community.
Children's Hospital Fundraiser
Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha gave the Nelson family strength and hope and ultimately the greatest gift, two healthy daughters. In honor of the children who are fighting for their lives today and in the future, the Nelson's are raising money for Children's. There are 6 fundraising days left in the Race to $50K and whatever the Nelson faimly raises for Children's will be matched by the listeners of KAT 103.7 FM, so every dollar counts!
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Join the Nelson's as they raise $5,000 to support the life-saving work at Children's They'll announce their grand total as they co-host an hour of the KAT 103 Radiothon for Children's August 23-25 and ask listeners to help them match their donation. Please, take a look at the website to learn more and to see how you can register for this great event.
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The first half of the 2012 Better Your Money Bike Taxi tour has just wrapped up. With trips through Lincoln, Omaha, Seward, Beatrice, and Fremont already under its belt and trips to Millard and Kearney on the horizon, the rickshaw is certainly going to have its cab full the next couple of months.
So far this year, the bike taxi has made appearances giving free rides at several concerts in Lincoln, parades in Beatrice and Fremont, and the College World Series in Omaha. Each stop has been a huge success for gathering attention, providing riders with knowledge about local credit unions and of course, giving free rides.
The rest of the summer still has several great events that the bike taxi is attending and even a few events still available for credit unions to send the bike taxi to. A few of the events still available are Lancaster County Super Fair, Capital City Ribfest and the Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival.
College World Series of Omaha
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College World Series of Omaha
The College World Series was packed for Game 7 - 8. It was equally hot as the heat index hung around 100˚! But no fear for the citizens attending this years Series, as the Better Your Money Bike Taxi was on the scene! Rescuing people from the sizzling streets, the Bike Taxi aided people in escaping the heat. The turn out was great in anticipation of the games' victors. Check out the pictures and don't miss the rest of the games at this years' College World Series!
Homestead Days Parade
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Jazz in June - Great Jazz, Great Outdoors
Jazz in June truly was great jazz in the great outdoors. It was a perfect evening to be outside and it was equally packed! People enjoyed seeing the rickshaw and getting free rides. The Daryll White Group with guest saxophone player Bobby Watson impressed all with its familiar tunes and original composition playlist. The Better Your Money Bike Taxi was on the scene with free rides, allowing guests to hear as much fantastic music and see as much art as possible! Check out the pictures from the event and don't miss the next Jazz in June each Tuesday in June!
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