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The convenience of external fill in a sleek bike pack. The 2L Antidote™ reservoir can be refilled on the fly via the quick-release flap on the front of the pack. Two external pockets for small items like keys, wallet, phone or storage for a shed layer. Stretch elastic side panels provide for expansion; twin compression straps shrink pack down when empty. Reflective back strip with tab to click on a blinker for early morning and evening safety.
Antidote™ Reservoir Features: 1/4 turn - easy open/close cap, lightweight fillport, center baffling and low-profile design, patented Big Bite™ Valve, HydroGuard™ technology, PureFlow™ tube, easy-to-clean wide-mouth opening
Key Pack Features: External fill, dual compression straps, overflow storage, reflectivity, bike tool organizer pocket
Designed to Carry: Multi-tool, pump, spare tube, phone, wallet, keys
CamelBak® Got Your Bak™ Guarantee: If we built it, we'll Bak it™ with our lifetime guarantee.
We recommend wiping your pack with a damp cloth to remove dirt. If the pack is extremely dirty and needs a deeper cleaning, soak it in cool or warm water with a very mild soap. Rinse the pack thoroughly with cool water. If soap residue remains in the fabric, it may create suds if exposed to water or sweat.
DO NOT wash your pack in a washing machine. Machine washing may damage the pack or affect the integrity of the fabric and fasteners, and will void the Got Your Bak™ Guarantee.
The best way to care for your reservoir is to clean and dry it after every use, especially if you fill the reservoir with anything other than water. However, if a reservoir has not been cleaned after every use, and mold or discoloration develops:
These steps will make your reservoir safe for use. If there are still spots left behind, these are permanent mold stains that may not be removable. However, your reservoir is still safe and usable after you've cleaned it.
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Fell apart with less than a year of use
By MattR
from Evansville,IN
Comments about CamelBak Rogue™ - Discontinued:
This is the 4th Camelbak hydration pack that I've bought in the last few years and I was very excited about this one when I first got it. It was the perfect size and fitment for carrying some extra gear for a day of trail riding. I noticed when I bought it that the stitching didn't seem as strong as other models that I have and the overall quality was lacking. Given the good track record that I've had with previous packs I just assumed it would still perform as well. I was wrong. On my third trip using this pack I went to tighten the compression strap on one side just to have it completely pull off of the pack. Then about a month later the zipper on the bottom pouch started loosing teeth to the point that it is now inoperable. After that I hung it up and went back to my old pack for the rest of the last season. My wife, my son and I all decide to take a ride yesterday so I thought I would dust this pack off and let my son use it. I fill the bladder up put it in the pack go to hand it to my son and the shoulder strap completely separates from the pack at the bottom. I don't know why I've had such bad luck with this pack but it has been a very big disappointment. Upon inspection of the strap it almost appears as if the nylon is old and brittle but I just bought this pack less that a year ago so my theory is that it was made with old materials. Like I said I've had several other Camelbak packs over the years and I have a cabinet full of their Podium bottles all of which I've been happy with but this particular pack was a huge disappointment.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Great Product!
By Alex the Great
from Miami, FL
This is my first Camelbak product however many friends of mine have different models and like my Rogue model the best. I do alot of mountain biking so the Rogue offers the storage I need, a large water pouch, and is still not bulky or heavy. The only complaint I have is that it is a little hard to clean and fill because the water pouch doesn't come out easily. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give this a 9.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Great Pak for Skiing
By Bill
from Clarksburg, MD
This little pak is way better than expected. Bought it to be able to carry water on the slopes, and man what I have been missing. You have to hide it under the jacket, or water will freeze inside tubing, but the pack is small enough to fit snugly under my jacket, yet big enough to hold my car keys and wallet. I have a big frame and this thing fits high enough my back to not even bother while on sitting on the lift, also once it's strapped into place you don't feel the bag or the water splashing around. Great Product would definitely keep using this every time.
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Great Product,. great Customer Service
By Mtbdad
from Moseley, VA
The product is great for mountain biking outings of up to 2-3 hours. I really like the combination of size and storage space. Not too big, but enough water and space in pockets for tools, cell phone, keys, snacks, etc. What I really wanted to comment on was the exceptional customer service I got from Camelbak when I accidently lost the reservoir lid. Somehow it must have fallen off when I emptied the reservoir after a ride and I lost it. I looked all over on line for a replacement but no luck. As a last resort I called Camelbak and they sent me a replacement at no charge! That says a lot about the company behind the product.
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Functionality & Design in one great pack
By Biker Fred
from Cavite, Philippines
I use the product in biking and mountaineering, but mostly in bike rides. The good thing about this product is it's functionality and design. They design it to look good, and to let the rider feel good. The compartments fit most tools and stuff, and it just feels great. Perfect for bikers and those who want to enjoy the ride without putting too much trouble in their backs. Great pack for a great adventure. ^_^
Bullet proof
By Big B
from Chattanooga
Have used heavily for almost two years. Still looks brand new, no tears, no rips, no funk. Has never leaked while riding. This pack is super light to wear, holds enough for a decent ride. Survived crashes and keeps looking good. Definitely worth the price.
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent Product
By Me
from Atlanta, GA
What a wonderful hydration pak. I took a chance and purchased this for my 8-10 mile walks, as well as for my cycling classes at the gym. This was the perfect product. It holds enough water for me to exercise at least 2 hours and it also holds my workout towel, keys, iPhone and cordless beats headphones. I also love the fact that the pockets are waterproof so I do not worry about my electronics getting wet.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
By loz
from australia
excellent pack. easy to use and clean
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
Made my trip bearable.
By ER
from Wisconsin
I purchased the Rogue for use on a cross country motorcycle trip. I was riding in 100+ degree heat. There is no way I would have wanted to be without it. I liked being able to refill the bladder without taking everything apart. I appreciate the large opening, it made it so easy to add ice. It was also easy to disassemble and rinse out in a sink. I never noticed any plastic taste. Thanks for a great product
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Debates of Feb. 9th, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #77 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was investment.
- Question Period
- Committees of the House
- Pest Control Products Act
- Currency Act
- Labour Market Training, Apprenticeship and Certification Act
- Railway Noise and Vibration Control Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Business of Supply
- Mont-Joli Regional Airport
- Waterloo
- Ocean Ranger
- Hockey
- National Sweater Day
- The Economy
- National Sweater Day
- Henry Vernon Kneale
- National Sweater Day
- Gatineau Youth
- Public Transit
- Larry Desjardins
- Human Rights
- Vancouver
- Maldives
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Canada-China Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Pensions
- Justice
- Pensions
- International Trade
- National Defence
- Pensions
- Foreign Investment
- International Trade
- Human Rights
- Persons with Disabilities
- National Defence
- Search and Rescue
- Public Transit
- Census
- Airline Industry
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Forestry Industry
- Search and Rescue
- Transport
- National Parks
- Air Canada
- Foreign Investment
- Business of Supply
- Business of the House
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Federal Framework For Suicide Prevention Act
The Economy
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Joyce Bateman Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, during January I took the opportunity to meet with a great number of my constituents. I also held a number of prebudget consultations.
From the broad spectrum of people I consulted, including business owners and employees, financial leaders and academic leaders, seniors and students, new Canadians and long-time Canadians, moms and dads, I kept hearing how people are focused on our economic recovery.
I received much feedback and I heard innovative suggestions. I can assure each and every one of the wonderful citizens who gave so freely of their time and expertise to my budget consultations that their comments were sent directly to the Minister of Finance.
The citizens of Winnipeg South Centre are being heard, and I am listening. After a very long time, they now have a voice in government.
National Sweater Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pierre-Luc Dusseault Sherbrooke, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to remind the House that today, February 9, is World Wildlife Fund Canada's second National Sweater Day. I would therefore like to encourage all members to lower their thermostats and wear their favourite sweaters in order to take action against climate change and work toward a sustainable future.
Last year, over 300 organizations took part in National Sweater Day. Everything is ready so that, this year, many other organizations can join the campaign. I would especially like to recognize WWF-Canada for the important work it is doing to further the environmental movement in Canada.
By rethinking our energy use, we can have a considerable impact on climate change. I would like to share a statistic that I found striking: if every Canadian turned down the thermostat by two degrees Celsius each winter, 2.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide could be saved every year, which is equivalent to taking 350,000 cars off the road.
So let us put on our sweaters and work together to make the world a better place for our grandchildren.
Henry Vernon Kneale
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Phil McColeman Brant, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an incredible Canadian, Henry Vernon Kneale, who passed away in his youthful 98th year on February 1.
Verne lived life with passion and gusto. Husband of Jean for 64 years, brother, father, grandfather, soldier, teacher, entrepreneur, singer, tree farmer, builder, writer, furniture maker, jazz pianist, and artist, everything intrigued him.
Verne served his country for four years in World War II, along with his brothers Hugh, Graham and Allan. Canada owes a large debt of gratitude to the Kneale family.
Verne was recognized for his many achievements as a Shriner, businessman, veteran and church trustee. He loved politics. His fun-loving nature and sense of humour endeared him to many. His ethos of service to family, community, church and country infused his life with energy and purpose.
My dear friend Verne's life was and always be an inspiration to those who were privileged to know him.
National Sweater Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Larry Miller Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is National Sweater Day.
This national campaign, promoted by the World Wildlife Fund and Loblaws, encourages people to lower their thermostats and put on a sweater to stay warm while saving energy and helping our environment.
Individuals, organizations, companies, schools and campuses across Canada are turning down their thermostats and people are wearing sweaters of all types, whether it is that hand-knitted sweater made by grandma that is never worn, that store-bought hoodie that is worn all the time, or a favourite hockey jersey that is only worn on game day.
The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness about the importance of valuing energy in Canada and bringing out the best conservation efforts in all of us.
National Sweater Day is just another great example of how small changes in behaviour both at home and at work can have a positive impact on our planet.
I encourage all Canadians to turn down the heat and wear a warm, cozy sweater today.
I thank my hon. colleagues for participating in this year's event.
Gatineau Youth
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, I had the pleasure of doing an interview with Gatineau's Radio Oxygène. This is the only radio station of its kind in Canada; its goal is to teach young people how radio works. I suspect that the station's budding hosts and reporters, such as Lily Kassab, will one day be waiting for us outside the House, ready to ask us the tough questions.
I also had the honour of discussing politics with students from Collège Saint-Alexandre, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Philippe Falardeau is among the school's alumni. The students are visiting Parliament today to learn more about our political system, and I was very pleased to welcome them and their exceptional teachers.
I would also like to congratulate Olivier Rochon, a young Gatineau athlete—whose father, Martin, is an interpreter here in the House—on his success. "Ollywood," as he is known, recently won a gold and a bronze at the Freestyle Ski World Cup, a remarkable achievement.
I am proud to represent these young people. Their smiles and their enthusiasm energize me daily. I invite all of my House of Commons colleagues to salute their contributions to community life, politics and sport in the riding of Gatineau.
I wish them every success.
Public Transit
Statements By Members
February 9th, 2012 / 2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Urban Transit Association and its members are in Ottawa today to meet with MPs in order to increase awareness about public transit issues.
I rise here today to congratulate our government on its record and on its efforts to make public transit a key part of our communities. Thanks to a variety of measures and funding sources, our investments have improved all aspects of public transit throughout communities of all sizes. In fact, since 2006, our government has invested over $5 billion in public transit, more than any previous government.
We remain fully committed to working with our partners in order to create a long-term infrastructure plan that meets the needs of Canadians and continues to support economic growth and job creation.
Larry Desjardins
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pat Martin Winnipeg Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great Manitoban, a dedicated politician and a former Winnipeg Blue Bomber, Larry Desjardins.
Through a political career that spanned three decades, Larry's legacy helped shape the great province of Manitoba.
As a former NDP cabinet minister and adviser to many NDP premiers, Larry's fingerprints can be found on the country's first publicly funded auto insurance plan, Canada's first universal home care plan, and even the creation of the City of Winnipeg through amalgamation in 1974.
A great athlete and champion of amateur sport, Larry scored stable funding for the province's sports programs.
Most of all, Larry is remembered as a man of principle, courage and conviction.
Premier Greg Selinger called him "a true champion" of Manitoba who left "a profound impact on our community, our province and in many respects, our nation". He is right.
Our condolences go out to Larry's wife, Mel, and his entire family.
The people of Manitoba will always be grateful for the dedication and service of Larry Desjardins to our province.
Human Rights
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Shelly Glover Saint Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, our government was deeply disappointed to learn that Uganda's parliament will consider a bill that would further criminalize homosexuality and impose draconian punishments simply for being gay.
As Canadians, legislation like this flies in the face of our fundamental core values. We firmly believe it is the role of the state to protect its citizens, to inform them about the irreparable harm that intolerance and hate cause, and to accept those who may be different into their society.
Canada will continue to push this message to those countries which seek to impose these punitive measures.
As the Minister of Foreign Affairs said to the Commonwealth community in the United Kingdom, although we as Canadians are across miles of ocean, we will not plead ignorance to the plight of those who are targeted solely on the basis of their sexual orientation.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Joyce Murray Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to congratulate my city, the City of Vancouver, which last night won the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Sustainable Community Award in the category of planning.
Through its innovative action plan, the City of Vancouver plans to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. Fuelled by an inspiring vision to create a healthy and sustainable future for Vancouver, the city has set targets in a number of areas: the economy, greenhouse gases, waste, construction, transportation, air, water and food. This is one of the largest challenges ever taken on by a city in Canada, but this exercise also comes with tremendous economic opportunities.
I offer my sincere congratulations to Vancouver's mayor, councillors, staff and 30,000 sustainable communities volunteers for their dedication to creating a sustainable future for all.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, the situation in the Maldives is quite concerning. Canada calls on all parties to remain calm in the wake of this week's rapid political transition.
We are also concerned with the safety of the former president, Mohammed Nashid.
We call upon the new government to ensure the safety of all citizens. We also expect that those responsible for the violence will be brought to swift justice.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a member of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, will give due consideration to calling for that instrument to meet as circumstances in the Maldives may require, and is carefully assessing developments on the ground in that respect.
I know all hon. members join me in expressing hope that all sides will exercise calm and ensure a return to order so that Maldivians can prosper and benefit from freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law for all.
Conservative Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Randall Garrison Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, the government is starting to unravel. On Tuesday, the member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound apologized to the House for comparing the long gun registry to Adolf Hitler. Unfortunately, we now know that apology was fake.
In a story printed this morning, the member repeated and firmly defended his Nazi comparison. He told a reporter he only partially retracted his comments and went on to say, "the similarities between the two are very clear and you can't convince me of otherwise...what I said was the truth". Canadians know that comparing a political opponent to the man who murdered millions is despicable and offensive to victims of the Holocaust.
With the Prime Minister out of the country less than a week, the wheels are already coming off the Conservative caucus bus. Talking about abortion, capital punishment, torture and now Adolf Hitler are not the priorities of Canadian families.
To quote a true leader's words, "What is going on over there?"
Canada-China Relations
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Paul Calandra Oak Ridges—Markham, ON
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of 228,000 people who live in Canada's largest riding, Oak Ridges—Markham, I am pleased by what our government has accomplished in China this week.
A key achievement is the three year renewal of the memorandum of understanding related to the Canada-China scholars' exchange program. We know that international learning opportunities are key to increasing understanding of our world.
Over the years, education ties between Canada and China have expanded significantly. For example, in 2010, over 60,000 Chinese students studied in Canada, representing close to 28% of international students and contributing almost $1.9 billion to the Canadian economy.
The agreements signed in the past few days in such a wide range of areas show that we are taking relations to the next level and further strengthening our strategic partnership. This is good news for Canadian students, small and medium-sized businesses, workers and their families.
Rest assured that despite the NDP opposition, our government is focused on pursuing opportunities for Canadian exporters—
Canada-China Relations
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
Order, please. Oral Questions.
The hon. member for Windsor—Tecumseh.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, there is no compromising when it comes to torture. Either we are for it or we are against it. The government says that it does not employ torture, but it is okay if others do so. The Conservatives would use information obtained at any cost. The Conservatives cannot ignore international conventions. The government is not above the laws of Canada. The law is the law.
Where is this government's respect for Canadian law?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
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Nova Scotia
Peter MacKay Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, our government has always obeyed the law, and our position is very clear: Canada does not condone the use of torture and does not engage in this practice. That is clear. CSIS and its employees are subject to Canadian law. That continues to be our government's position.


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New tables, benches for sidewalks
ALPENA -Downtown Alpena promises to be a busy place this summer and thanks to a donation by a local businessman, along with support from the Alpena Downtown Development Authority people will have places to take a break from their sightseeing, shopping or to get out of the sun for a spell.
Chris and Missy LeFave donated 10 new umbrella tables and 10 benches that were placed throughout downtown Friday in various sections of town where people can utilize them. The additions are just another step in the process to continue growing momentum downtown, as tourist traffic amps up. DDA Director Lesslee Dort said the tables and benches will provide a sense of hospitality both people from out of town and those who live nearby can enjoy.
"Downtown is going to be hopping and the new furniture will encourage visitors and residents alike to relax, have a bite to eat, read a book and enjoy the downtown," Dort said. "The DDA and the Alpena Convention and Visitor's Bureau are going to team up and order umbrellas for the tables and they should be out into the tables in a few weeks to offer shade and a little coolness during the summer to those who want it, We just going to keep going and moving forward to make sure our residents and guests have the best possible experience they can downtown."
The LeFaves own several downtown businesses and know first hand how important it is to make it feel inviting and comfortable. He said having simple amenities like tables outside local businesses are important.
"Having the right infrastructure in place is critical and you need to have places where people can gather and feel at home and relax," Chris LeFave said. "Downtown is a cool sort to come out have fun and support your local businesses."
LeFave said they donated the tables and benches because of the support the community has provided them and it was a way to help make a difference downtown.
"We love Alpena and are passionate about the success of our hometown," he said. "It is just the right thing to do. We travel often and we do the types of things the tables and benches are designed for and we just thought it was essential to have these amenities in our own backyard. It is a a small piece of the puzzle, but we're proud to be a part of this project with the DDA, because collaboration is the key to success. To quote Mother Teresa, 'If we all sweep our own front porch. We will have an amazing community.'"
Last year the DDA provided local businesses sidewalk art and decorations which contained flowers and plants in an effort to spruce up the appearance downtown. Dort said this year the decorations will be back and that there will be even more flowers than in years past.
"The decorations will be back out soon. Some will be back at the same business and some will be moved to different locations, so they are spread out a little bit and to give everyone an opportunity to have them," Dort said. "We will also be putting the hanging flower baskets back out and this year we will have increased the number by 40 percent, so we will have 50 instead of 35. We are going to stretch things out over the Second Avenue bridge, because we want to include Old Town, because the walk across the bridge and the business are incredible."
Steve Schulwitz can be reached via email at email@example.com or by phone at 358-5689. Follow Steve on Twitter ss_alpenanews. Read his blog, Upon Further Review … at www.thealpenanews.com.


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Predicting what next year's (or next week's) ipad is going to be like is hard enough. Knowing what computers in general will be like 150 years from now—an eternity in technology development—is nearly impossible. On the other hand, technology prophets, computer pioneers and researchers have never been known for their reticence on the subject of the future. So we thought it wouldn't hurt to ask them. For starters, will there even be computers in the far future?
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When I first began making massage chairs available to my patients, I figured that the older baby-boomers would be the perfect demographic for this type of therapy. So, in my mind's eye I saw folks, my age and higher (over 50), tripping over themselves to get one of these massage chairs. Well, it proved to be true…the baby boomers are perfect candidates for massage chair therapy. They have some degree of degenerative arthritis in the spine, 80% of them have or have had some form of back pain, and they, for the most part, are at a stage in their lives where they can afford a massage chair.
But, to my utter surprise, and delight, we have found through our experience, both clinical and retail, that a younger demographic really go for these chairs too. We have found that a demographic of upwardly mobile, high-stress business men and women find the massage chair therapy as beneficial as the baby boomers. Yes, they have back pain, but most of the younger crowd get the massage chairs for stress relief and not degenerative arthritis with it's associated symptomatology. A lot of folks come home to just relax and melt away the stresses of this pressure-filled lifestyle. Of course, if they have kids on top of it all, they come home to a certain measure of stress too! So, hiding away in the back room on the massage chair is a retreat from all of life's stresses.
An interesting observation but proof that this form of therapy is suitable for folks of all ages.
Dr. Weidner is a 1991 summa cum laude graduate of the Southern California University of Health Sciences and is a member of the Human Touch Wellness Council.
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The third solo album from the Everything But the Girl vocalist.
The third solo album from the Everything But the Girl vocalist.
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Intel Corp. this week said that it had reached a milestone in its quest to make transistors switch ever faster while using less energy, by integrating a high-k gate with a compound semiconductor transistor. Details were presented this week at the International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM).
Intel has been researching the possibility of replacing the silicon channel of the transistor by a compound semiconductor material such as indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs). Up until recently, such transistors used a Schottky gate with no gate dielectric, and were subjected to large gate leakage. Intel has now identified and integrated a high-k gate dielectric to reduce leakage with these so-called QWFETs (quantum well field effect transistors).
The prototype device was fabricated on a silicon wafer substrate, pointing towards eventual process synergy with the existing silicon infrastructure. By using a high-k dielectric, gate leakage for short channel devices was reduced by 1000x compared with a Schottky gate, while the electrical oxide thickness was reduced by 33%, leading to higher switching speeds, which in turn leads to improved chip performance.
What should be noted is that unlike silicon, a compound semiconductor is made up of two or more elements, indium, gallium and arsenic for example (InGaAs). Using two or more elements means more opportunity to tune the materials for performance or optical properties but also makes the challenge of fabricating wafers and processing much more complicated.
"If we can make all of the material integration challenges happen and also make dense devices then III-V technology could replace silicon technology starting around the middle of the next decade. There is still much work to be done to achieve this but stay tuned for further progress," said Mike Mayberry, an Intel specialist.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (73 votes).
In short: 2nd time, already booked next yearIn full: Great race, great scenery. Loved the extra large medal. Think at the price there could be at least a bar of something for everyone. I believe there were 9bars for some. I was closer to the end than the beginning but by no means last but all there was was a bottle of water. Not very impressed!Date of review: November 24, 2016
In short: A great race with great scenery In full: I've already given this race a glowing report on the Fetch site and was surprised by some of the comments here. I thought the water cartoons were brilliant as it gave more than enough water and the announcer at the start said that you could take more than one. One was more great and I didn't see the waste you usually get with nearly full bottles being thrown and tops littering the route. Loved the medal and tshirt.This was my seventh half this year and I had a great weekend and achieved a PB as well. Well done Conway. Date of review: December 14, 2013
In short: Great day out!In full: Enjoyed it all the way round, my first half marathon and has left me hungry for more! Very happy with 1hr47! Wife and kids also has a great day with the fun run, very happy with their medals, then being able to cheer me home at the finish of the main event.Date of review: November 30, 2013
Date of review: November 27, 2013
In short: Lovely, lovely race! (but where was the lucozade?)In full: Done this the last two years, and PB each time - so although the Orme is tough, there's plenty of opportunity to make the time up on the run in. The Sea Cadets at the top of the Orme were great. Someone mentioned Lucozade at the end. I didn't see that (and I could have murdered a Lucozade!). The hoodies seemed a size too small (at least mine did). Quite like the medal - it's a little different. Overall a lovely run, and pretty good value I think (some others you pay a tenner more and no t-shirt!).Date of review: November 26, 2013
In short: Great, well organised event.Date of review: November 26, 2013
In short: Challenging but fun!In full: A great half marathon course, fantastic scenery and enough of a challenge without being too silly. It did get a little congested, but there's not much that can be done about that short of changing the course, which would just spoil this lovely race.Regarding previous comments by others: Medal - I quite like it, it's nicer than many I've received.Water - those small pots are a little lacking I suppose, but it seemed to be enough for me.Commentary in Welsh - well, if you study a map, Conwy is in Wales, so what did you expect? French? And besides, I'd imagine a large proportion of both Spectators and Runners would have understood and appreciated it judging by how much I heard being spoken throughout the day. Steven Edwards is an excellent commentator who knows his running, makes a change from the crap local radio guys you normally get lol! Date of review: November 25, 2013
In short: First time Half marathon - but i spotted a few issuesIn full: Would recomend this to anyone looking to step up from 10k like i did. Positives:-Fantastic vistas to take your mind off the aches and pains-Fantastic encouragement from the youngsters giving out water- Great local turn out - 50% of course with people clapping/encouraging- Fantastic end point-Well organised parking directionsNegatives- Course too tight for majority of the run. Not enough room to dodge slower runners- Cups for drinking amount to about 1/4 of a tea cup to gulp down. I realise it shaves down on wastage, but does nothing for dehydration... which i was on the final straight- even after 3 water stops in 5*c weather.Not sure why people are complaining about goodie bags, the majority of costs goes towards road closures (which there are a few) and security (which there is plenty). I enjoyed the lucazade and the water, the medal was good - the t-shirt could have been a technical one, which i could run in.Would have been useful to have bananas to go with the water at the end, as i usually see in other races - a cheap and useful addition for next year?Date of review: November 25, 2013
In short: A toughie!In full: Following on from previous comments --The water cups were poor-the course was challenging which I enjoyed-marshalls were generally surly-the atmosphere and location were brilliant-I was not prepared for the sand and gravelly track , but this was no detriment.-the last part of the hill at 7 miles was a bit of a killer(most folk who were around me sensibly walked it )-the medal was different which I did not object-who wants goody bag anyway ??? most of those handed out at events are a waste of time.-overall a good event which I am glad I entered and completed.Date of review: November 25, 2013
In short: Very challenging race, especially climbing the great orme. In full: Only gripes are no goody bag considering the price of entry, the water stations weren't good, the little foil pots just don't work. Overall though very scenic and very challenging Date of review: November 25, 2013
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Skip to comments.Domino's: Obamacare Requires 34 Million Pizza Nutrition Signs
Posted on 11/30/2012 10:10:09 AM PST by Nachum
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10 percent of pizza customers never enter a Dominos store
They should be careful of what they reveal, next they will be ordered to plaster the pizza boxes with the same signs...
New Obamacare regulations will force pizza chains like Domino's to post up to 34 million nutrition signs in its stores -- one for every pizza combination the company makes.Except they won't.
Obamacare SEC. 4205:MENU VARIABILITY AND COMBINATION MEALS.The Secretary shall establish by regulation standards for deter- mining and disclosing the nutrient content for standard menu items that come in different flavors, varieties, or combinations, but which are listed as a single menu item, such as soft drinks, ice cream, pizza, doughnuts, or childrens combination meals, through means determined by the Secretary, including ranges, averages, or other methods.
Bottom line, the FDA is coming up with rules so that Pizza places don't have to list 34 million calorie counts because, yes, that would be really stupid.
I don't know what the final rules are, but I found a document at the FDA listing several straightforward and common-sense approaches. If Domino's can't comply with any of these for considerably less than $5000 a store, it is run by retards and deserves to go out of business.
On a related note: if conservatism has become a movement for people too stupid and lazy to use Google (actually, I used Bing to research this) then 2012 will come to be remembered as "the year we didn't lose that badly."
I bet the fine is less. Take the fine.
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I do believe the idea is for people to see the number of calories before they order...
And what if the don't comply?
F U B O! effing traitor!
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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots won't trade Ryan Mallett for less than a first-round pick, or "maybe" a second.
NFL Network's Mike Silver reports Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan is "almost certain" to accept the 49ers' offer to become their new head coach.
ESPN Jaguars reporter Mike DiRocco expects Jacksonville to release Julius Thomas this offseason.
ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley expects impending free agent NT Brandon Williams to get a more lucrative contract offer elsewhere.
ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky fully expects the team to release CB Sam Shields this offseason.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette doesn't expect Ladarius Green (concussion) to play Sunday against the Patriots.
ESPN Browns reporter Pat McManamon expects Cleveland to target Tyrod Taylor if he's released by the Bills.
ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini expects the team to release Brandon Marshall this offseason.
ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer ultimately expects Dallas to release Tony Romo this offseason.
Speaking Tuesday, Chris Hogan (thigh) said he was "feeling good."
Seahawks assistant Tom Cable has withdrawn his name from consideration for the 49ers' head-coaching vacancy.
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The future of Sony Ericsson, a joint-venture between Sony Corp. and Ericsson, can hardly be called cloudless, but a high-ranking executive from Sony Ericsson still does not rule out unveiling of a PlayStation-branded phone, a holy grail of the struggling maker of handsets that should never be released to the market, according to Sony.
Hideki Komiyama, president of Sony Ericsson, said in an interview with Financial Times news-paper that Sony Ericsson PlayStation-branded phone "could happen" in case both parties are interested in creating a handset aimed at gamers. Unfortunately for Sony Ericsson, Sony has so far only allowed its joint-venture to use Cybershot and Walkman brands for phones with advanced photo and music features and the Japanese electronics conglomerate does not seem to like the idea of PlayStation phone. Still, the comment from Hideki Komiyama gives some hope for Sony Ericsson PlayStation handset.
Earlier this year Sony executives reportedly told colleagues at Sony Ericsson that the company would only license the PlayStation brand if and when Sony makes handsets independently, which is effectively pushing for an exit from the joint venture with Ericsson. Nonetheless, Ericsson had its own explanation on the matter: there is no PlayStation phone in the plans since there is no powerful enough hardware for it.
"In the past, we have been keen that our product proposition lives up to brand promise, and we feel at the moment the technical specs are not high enough to put such a prestigious brand on a phone," said a spokeswoman for Sony Ericsson.
Sony Ericsson has failed to popularize its smartphones in the recent years due to various reasons and has never truly entered luxurious and stylish phones that would compete against Nokia 8-series or Motorola Razr devices. Therefore, the company does need to introduce variety of high-end phones to boost its margins and get profitable.
Mr. Komiyama said in an interview that Sony Ericsson would release two advanced smartphones in 2009 and the third in 2010. Those smartphones will utilize operating systems developed by other companies: Google Android, Microsoft Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian.
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The purpose of the GI Bill tutoring program is to help veteran students pay for any necessary tutoring.Ā The allowance is a supplement to the claimant's monthly educational assistance allowance.Ā
The student, tutor, and certifying official must complete VA Form 22-1990t.Ā The form combines the student's application for tutorial assistance with the school's certification of need.Ā
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On July 13, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Siem Reap, Cambodia, to meet with 200 senior government officials and business leaders from the United States and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries at the "Commitment to Connectivity: The U.S.-ASEAN Business Forum" conference. The event was hosted by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The conference brought together public and private sector leaders to address opportunities and challenges that will shape the direction of U.S.-ASEAN economic cooperation. The conference is part of the State Department's ongoing commitment to Economic Statecraft and supporting U.S. businesses abroad.
With the participation of high-level U.S. government officials, ASEAN, and representatives from American businesses ranging from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large companies that are well established in the region, the forum crafted recommendations for strengthening ASEAN's global competitiveness and enhancing ties between U.S. and ASEAN business communities. Business leaders and policymakers discussed the challenges to developing a regionally-integrated and globally-connected ASEAN Economic Community.
Speaking at a plenary dinner, Secretary Clinton underscored the economic dimension of U.S. engagement in Asia. The Secretary reaffirmed our commitment to economic engagement with ASEAN through public-private partnerships, diplomacy, trade-openness, and development. Promoting U.S. exports and investment in the Asia-Pacific has been a focus of the Secretary's trip.
The conference comes just two days after the Secretary's announcement of the Asia Pacific Strategic Engagement Initiative (APSEI), a significant advance in U.S. engagement with the Asia-Pacific region that will promote regional stability, support sustainable development, and foster an inclusive regional economy that will benefit our shared future. With economic integration and trade as a key pillar of the initiative, APSEI played a central role in contributing to the outcome of the conference by strengthening prospects for increased U.S.-ASEAN cooperation.
The Secretary's speech and the participation of U.S. officials and business representatives in the conference demonstrate recognition of the growing importance of Asia to the global economy and the State Department's restructuring of international engagement accordingly, where U.S.-ASEAN commercial relationships play a critical role.
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Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, The White HouseMichael Daniel is the Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator at the White House. Daniel leads the development of national and international cybersecurity strategy and policy and oversees implementation of those policies; ensuring that the Federal Government is effectively partnering with the private sector, non-governmental organizations, other branches and levels of government, and other nations. Prior to his current position, he spent 17 years at the Office of Management and Budget, where he played a key role in shaping intelligence budgets and resolving major policy issues including cybersecurity. He received a B.A. in public policy from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton and an M.A. in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.


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Topic: using "git commit -a"
After running that very common git command it takes me into a vi session to enter a message. I know almost nothing about vi and was pretty lost for awhile but I found a command reference that helped. Now I type "i", enter the commit message, hit escape and then type ":wq" to write the message and quit.
This works but seems like a hassle. The only reason I'm writing this post is that I've watched the Peepcode git screencast and I didn't see Geoffrey type any colon or "wq" or anything like that. It seemed like he just typed a message, hit enter, and was back to the command prompt (which is how I would want it to work).
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Winning attitude fuels stunning 200-pound weight loss
Two years ago, David Johnson '03 had an epiphany that inspired him to lose half of his 400 pounds with sheer determination.
In March 2009, just two days away from scheduled gastric bypass surgery, Johnson was struck with the realization that a surgical procedure was not the right answer to his problem. What he needed was a paradigm shift – an attitude adjustment that would transform him into someone who could let his desire for a healthy body overcome his desire for food.
Johnson canceled the surgery and launched a successful journey to a lifestyle that did not include fear that he would break another chair or toilet seat or the humiliation of having every passenger's eyes on him when he boarded a plane, eyes with looks that said "please don't sit next to me."
"I wanted to get my life back," Johnson said. In 20 weeks he lost his first 105 pounds. "Before I was scared and, like a lot of others, I was losing a little then putting it back," Johnson said. "It's incredible how out of shape you let your vehicle — your one body — get into."
Now he romps and runs and jumps on trampolines with his young nephews instead of lying on the floor exhausted as they crawled on his too-large body. Now he is a successful health coach with 140 clients instead of a bank worker who was promoted only after losing the first several pounds. Now Johnson has fulfilled some of his wildest dreams, including skydiving after his March appearance on the Today Show (today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041426/ vp/47231749#47231749).
Most importantly, Johnson, now 31 and a Minneapolis resident, has become a triumphant dropout from the 35.7 percent of Americans who are categorized as obese. During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than one-third of U.S. adults and approximately 17 percent of children and adolescents aged 2-19 are obese.
Among obesity-related conditions the CDC lists are heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of death. Medical costs associated with obesity are in the billions. "Lose 10 percent of your body weight and you'll reduce your chance of disease by 50 percent," Johnson said.
"Obesity is killing us." While Johnson is proud of his success, he credits his health coach with helping him achieve his goals. His cousin had lost 80 pounds on the Medifast system Johnson now works with as a coach and mentor to other coaches. It's a system that has been the program of choice for hospitals such as Johns Hopkins, a system that helps clients set the boundaries in their lives that will start them on a realistic weight loss plan.
"I never could have imagined this career as a health coach opening up to me, but my bachelor of elective studies degree from SCSU has been an incredible asset to me, especially because it allowed me to create my major around what was important to me," Johnson said.
He came to St. Cloud State with credits from Normandale Community College and a year of traveling and sales work and continued working full time while completing his studies. He graduated summa cum laude with a multidisciplinary degree focusing on marketing, management, communications and fine art.
"I literally use every aspect of my major," he said. "I loved my experience at St. Cloud State," he said. "I had a great college experience with classes that were excellent and challenging."
One of his favorite instructors, management Professor Elaine Davis, remembers Johnson well and is not surprised by his success. "David stood out in my classroom as very engaged, motivated and a 'high potential' employee any organization would be lucky to get," she said.
"In school I learned how to deal with different situations and to learn to grow and change," Johnson said. His weight loss has been a monumental part of that change, one that has transformed him from a bystander to a participant in life."
We all rationalize," Johnson said. "But when being overweight becomes your opportunity to call in sick to life, when you're treading water and hanging back, it's time to surrender and look for the influences that will support rather than sabotage a successful life change." Johnson found those influences and is teaching others to turn off the nose and turn up their own voices — to look to themselves.
"You have to selfactualize, to ask yourself, 'am I going to allow the world to determine my happiness?'
As a coach I'm bouncing the ball back and forth with my client, and it's up to the client to move things forward. I can only support."
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Grouse hunt, banquet draw near
It seems like summer just began in the Upper Peninsula, and now we're set to launch into September. Undoubtedly, this weird feeling is due to the cool, wet weather the region experienced during June and July, but at least August has offered us a little taste of summer – before it all slips away.
The first indication of the waning summer for me was the fact that the sun is setting noticeably earlier each day.
Then it really struck home the other night as I watched the heavy fog that rolled in off Lake Superior. It wasn't the fog that triggered fears of summer slipping away so much, but rather the sound of Canada geese floating overhead through the fog.
Geese hang around the U.P. just about all year if there is open water, but the gradually growing flocks in the area have been honking up a storm, as they do while staging prior to heading south.
Another strong indicator of the season about to change is the arrival of outdoor magazines and equipment supply catalogs. Instead of stories and advertisements about fishing and camping gear, everything is about hunting.
In fact, the first hunters to go afield will be able to pursue those aforementioned Canada geese beginning Sunday. The early season runs through Sept. 10, when hunters can take five Canadas a day, with the regular goose season getting under way Sept. 11 and running into December.
During the regular goose season, hunters can harvest two Canada geese daily and up to 20 in combination of snow, blue and Ross geese.
Then the season that many shotgunners look forward to kicks off in a little more than two weeks, when the small game season opens on Sept. 15.
While there is a variety of small game available to hunters, it's ruffed grouse hunting that really draws my attention, as well as many other residents of the region.
There's something about hitting the woods during bird season in anticipation of putting up a few partridge, as many older natives of the U.P. refer to the majestic ruffed grouse.
I've certainly gotten in the mood to chase a few birds following arrival of the Ruffed Grouse Society magazine the other day, which is jam-packed with bird hunting stories.
If that wasn't enough to get me thinking about bird hunting the brochure for the annual banquet of the Mid U.P. Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society arrived in the mail recently.
This will be the chapter's 21st annual banquet and promises once again to offer a lively evening of good food and drink, raffles and a whole lot of talk about bird hunting.
The banquet is set for Sept. 12 at the Little Lake American Legion Hall. A social hour and raffles begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $50 for an individual, which includes a one-year RGS membership and one dinner ticket; $80 for an individual and spouse, which includes one RGS membership and two dinner tickets; and $30 for junior membership and one dinner ticket.
There are several sponsorship levels available, as well, from a non-attending sponsor for $250 to gold sponsor for $2,500, which includes eight RGS memberships and eight dinner tickets, four sponsor gun raffle tickets, one chance at a Webley & Scott shotgun and choice of a RGS print of the year or two tickets for the RGS national drawing.
There are also three other sponsor packages ranging from $275 to $1,000 that offer varying numbers of RGS memberships, dinner tickets and chances at gun and other raffle items. Sponsors need to sign up by Sept. 10 to be listed in the banquet program.
There is also an early bird registration deadline of next Thursday for all banquet-goers that offers a chance at a drawing for the $100 raffle package. In addition, early bird registrants can purchase the package, which includes $200 worth of raffle tickets at a cost of $100.
Those who want to buy their raffle tickets at the banquet can purchase the $200 worth of tickets for $150.
RGS banquets are held across the country and serve as major fundraisers for the society, which was formed in 1961 and is "dedicated to preserving our sporting traditions by creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other wildlife," according to the mission statement on the organization's website at www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.
Much more about the organization, as well as ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting forecasts for this fall, can be found on the website.
To learn more about the local RGS chapter or to order tickets for the banquet, call Erik Strazzinski at 869-4029.
Editor's note: City Editor Dave Schneider can be contacted at 906-228-2500, ext. 270.


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Topic: What is the lowest level Error/Exception class?
I'm working on a module that utilizes reflection primarily so that certain .NET client applications only need a config addition instead of a full upgrade when we add methods to our RoR WebService.
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Debates of Nov. 9th, 2001
House of Commons Hansard #113 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was countries.
- Income Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 2001
- Veterans Week
- Disaster Relief
- Education
- Children
- Remembrance Day
- Doris Anderson
- Information and Communications Technologies
- Remembrance Day
- Zimbabwe
- Malak Karsh
- Human Rights
- Management of Nuclear Waste
- The Sikh Religion
- Lobster Fishery
- Bloc Quebecois
- Airline Industry
- Young Offenders
- Airline Industry
- National Defence
- Anti-terrorism Act
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Air Transportation
- Terrorism
- National Defence
- The Environment
- National Defence
- Public Works
- The Economy
- Monetary Policy
- Agriculture
- Religious Organizations
- Canada Labour Code
- The Environment
- Anti-Terrorism Legislation
- Airline Security
- Afghanistan
- British Columbia
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Corrections and Conditional Release Act
- Petitions
- Starred Questions
- *Question No. 66
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Income Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 2001
- Committees of the House
- Income Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 2001
- Criminal Code
Doris Anderson
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, today I honour the remarkable occasion of the 80th birthday of Doris Anderson, a true feminist, role model and friend.
Doris has always been a shining example of how age has very little to do with the date of one's birth. She has forever been ahead of us in her ideas. As editor of Chatelaine Doris brought previously private issues like domestic violence to the public sphere. In many ways she changed both Canadian journalism and the politics of gender. In so doing she has affected the lives of all Canadians.
As president of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women she helped enshrine equal rights for men and women in the Canadian constitution. She is still hard at work as chair of the Ontario Press Council and as a powerful advocate for proportional representation in federal elections.
Tonight there will be a sold out birthday celebration for Doris in Toronto where Governor General Adrienne Clarkson will speak and CBC's Shelagh Rogers will be the emcee. Her birthday present will be the Doris Anderson Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Women's Studies at York University.
Recipients will be given $5,000 from the scholarship fund and $10,000 as a double matching grant from the province of Ontario. Donations are still being accepted and additional money raised will go to the Doris Anderson Bursary Fund for $15,000 scholarships for out of province students and for research.
I am pleased to congratulate Doris on her continuing contributions and wish her the very best as she turns 80. She continues to teach us all so much.
Information and Communications Technologies
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Stéphane Bergeron Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate Information and Communications Technologies Week.
For the past two decades, we have been witnessing the rapid development of a new technological field, computer science, which has completely revolutionized our ways of doing things and our perception of the world.
Whether or not we are familiar with these new tools, we have to recognize that they are now playing a major role in our daily lives, both at work and at home.
In this regard, we must praise the various governments for recognizing early the importance of information and communications technologies for the economic, social and human development of our communities.
The prosperity of a nation is now closely related to its quick adjusting to the so-called "new economy", which is an economic order built around the development and use of new technologies.
I want to mention the Quebec government initiative to promote access to information and communications technologies for less fortunate families. This program allowed 217,500 low income families in Quebec to buy or rent a computer. Moreover, close to 286,000 additional households in Quebec can now surf the Internet.
So, the Quebec model should once again serve as an example to provide equal opportunities for all.
Remembrance Day
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
John Cannis Scarborough Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, there is no better time to stand with pride to pay tribute to all the great men and women who served our country with distinction and yes, even those who continue to serve us with pride today.
Remembrance Day is a time to honour our Canadian veterans whose supreme sacrifice permits us to live today in a free and democratic society.
Already hundreds of commemorative activities have taken place in communities across our country. From memorial services to story telling, Canadians are recognizing, remembering and thanking those who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of freedom and democracy over tyranny.
As we pause to salute our veterans I ask all Canadians to say a prayer for our Canadian forces who are serving here and abroad and to offer our blessings to their families during this most difficult time. I would also say to all Canadians, but especially to our youth, that we must never forget.
Statements By Members
November 9th, 2001 / 11:05 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Keith Martin Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, Zimbabwe is poised to descend into a bloodbath. President Mugabe says he is trying to redistribute land from wealthy white landowners to the poor black majority. This is simply not the case. Land reforms are a smokescreen so that Mr. Mugabe can terrorize his population and get re-elected.
I just returned from Zimbabwe where black farm workers have been beaten, brutalized and sometimes murdered by Mr. Mugabe's thugs. Their homes have been burned, their wives have been raped and they face starvation. Until this brutality ends Canada and the international community must suspend Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth, freeze the personal assets of Mr. Mugabe and his government members, and implement an arms embargo on Zimbabwe.
Until the rule of law is implemented, all illegal farm occupants are removed and election monitors are on the ground these sanctions should not be lifted. Unless we do this thousands of people are poised to be slaughtered in the months coming up to their next election. We must act now.
Malak Karsh
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Mauril Bélanger Ottawa—Vanier, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the opportunity of attending a ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Beechwood Cemetery. We were planting tulip bulbs and commemorating veterans.
Tulips and the tulip festival have become powerful symbols of Ottawa mostly due to Malak Karsh, a gentleman who died yesterday.
Mr. Karsh arrived in Canada in 1937 and from that day on essentially has shown us through his art and through his photography, the beauty of our environment, the beauty of our nature and the beauty of Canada's national capital region.
Mr. Karsh was a gentleman who lived among us as a peer. He was involved and was a great contributor to our society. He has shown us how to appreciate nature. He will be missed but will also be remembered fondly by all of us in Ottawa. On behalf of the citizens of Ottawa I pay homage to this great gentleman.
Human Rights
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Libby Davies Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, on September 21 the House unanimously passed a motion presented by the leader of the NDP to speak out against intolerance and hatred directed at Muslims and Arabs and to reassert our country's fundamental adherence to the rule of law and to preserving and protecting our human rights as outlined in the charter.
Yet the government has not acted to protect people. Hate crimes continue. Racial profiling continues and Canadian Arabs, Muslims and all visible minorities feel under attack.
The situation of Mohamed Attiah who worked at Atomic Energy of Canada is a graphic example of racial profiling and a poisonous environment of guilt by suspicion.
Mr. Attiah has filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission and a lawsuit as a result of being let go from his employment after being questioned by the RCMP and security forces. Is this what we call tolerance and respect for people's rights?
I call on the government to adopt the NDP's action plan to stop the targeting of visible minorities and to be clear that what happened to Mr. Attiah is unacceptable and wrong.
Management of Nuclear Waste
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Serge Cardin Sherbrooke, QC
Mr. Speaker, many years ago in Quebec, there was a popular song about a doll that said no.
This was pretty much what happened yesterday in the initial hours of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources as the Liberals kept saying no to amendments from the Bloc Quebecois and the opposition.
The indifference of the Liberals was striking when we put forward our suggestions to improve Bill C-27 on the management of nuclear waste.
Repeatedly, they rejected the creation of a board of directors representative of the local community, including the aboriginal community, in order to ensure public confidence and add some credibility to the bill, which needs it.
They said no to blocking the import of nuclear waste from other countries, no to including an environmental clause, and no to referring the recommendations of the new waste management organization to the House of Commons.
The Bloc Quebecois has interesting proposals to make and the public has a right to know what they are. The Liberal puppets with their "no, no, no, no, no, no" will not stop us.
The Sikh Religion
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday a respected Canadian businessman, Surjit Babra, chairman and CEO of Skylink, was forced to remove his turban at La Guardia Airport in America, allegedly as part of a security inspection.
In Canada, we have learned to respect religious symbols. The fact that the RCMP changed its rules to allow Sikhs to wear their turbans while on duty is just one of many examples.
While understanding and sharing the terrible circumstances that have led to this point, I would urge our neighbour to the south to train and educate security personnel so that they will respect the right of people of the Sikh religion to wear turbans and not subject them to this undignified and unnecessary procedure.
Lobster Fishery
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Progressive Conservative
Gerald Keddy South Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, there are serious concerns throughout the Nova Scotia lobster fishery that the minister of fisheries is losing touch with industry.
Fishermen and buyers in lobster fishing area 33 and lobster fishing area 34 are fearful that DFO intends to move to a minimum carapace length of three and a half inches in an attempt to increase egg production. This potential carapace length increase to three and a half inches could cause loss of market share to Nova Scotian exporters.
Does the minister of fisheries realize that this increase could result in an oversupply of larger lobster and a complete loss of the one pound to one and one-third pound export market?
Fisherman and buyers want to be part of a solution to increase lobster egg production. They want to be informed and involved. They do not want to be victims of misguided DFO policy. The minister must commit to working with industry.
Bloc Quebecois
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, the news is bad for sovereignists. Quebecers are sick of hearing about the sovereignty of Quebec. The recent polls confirm it.
The Léger Marketing- Le Devoir-The Globe and Mail poll shows that support for sovereignty has dropped to 40.9%. The CRIC poll places it at 39%. Furthermore, 54% of Quebecers feel that sovereignty has had its day. And three out of five persons polled are no longer interested in a referendum between now and 2005, which is what the BQ and the PQ would like.
The Bloc Quebecois was formed to promote the sovereignist option federally. It would appear that their plan has failed.
For the well-being of Quebec, I urge Bloc Quebecois members to stop and think. They must realize that the time has come to put an end to this temporary party.
Airline Industry
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Stockwell Day Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, every time there is a crisis in the country the Liberals are exposed as having no policy, no plan and only responding in panic. We have seen that in the softwood lumber issue. We have seen it in terms of national defence where the resources are not there for our courageous troops. We see it in the airline industry problem.
I would like a specific yes or no answer from the Minister of Transport. Yesterday when he stood in the House and assured us that the airline industry and specifically Canada 3000 was fine and on schedule, he said that specifically, did he know yesterday at two o'clock in the afternoon that Canada 3000 was on the verge of shutting down?
Airline Industry
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Don Valley East
David Collenette Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, we are all concerned about the announcement that was made to cease operations of Canada 3000. This is indeed a blow to many Canadians, not only to the travelling public but the employees and I think everyone, including the Leader of the Opposition who should have led off with his questions by exhibiting some degree of sympathy for what the airline industry is going through.
The answer to the specific question is that yesterday when I stood here in the House I gave the answer I did, which was the accurate answer at the time.
Airline Industry
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Stockwell Day Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, unbelievable: yesterday he gave the answer he did. That took rocket science to figure out that response.
I am asking the question specifically. Yesterday at 2 p.m. as this minister was assuring Canadians that everything was fine in the airline industry he specifically commented about Canada 3000 on schedule, on time. Did he know at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon that Canada 3000 was on the verge of shutting down, yes or no?
Airline Industry
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Don Valley East
David Collenette Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, that decision to shut down was taken last evening by the board of directors and was made official at midnight. Therefore, of course I did not know at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Airline Industry
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Canadian Alliance
Stockwell Day Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, there is a problem of confidence in the airlines among consumers. Personally I find that security is greater than ever and that is why I do have confidence flying, but many people are not flying because they do not see the government stepping up to the plate with increased training, with increased technology and with a commitment to air marshals. We do not see any commitment on any of this.
When will the government table the legislation that shows it will deal with these matters and that it will deal with the question of who is going to be funding the extra security? How much longer do we have to wait?


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