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Rogero cited some example of pending legislation that could have a negative impact on local governments. One is HB3386, which would prohibit local governments from requiring city contractors to provide a specified level of benefits to employees.
Memphis, for example, now requires city contractors to pay more than the federal; minimum wage. Knoxville does not and Rogero said there are no plans to do so.
"Whether we do it now or not is not the issue," she said. "It's another of those bills that preempt local authority. We would like to have more autonomy on the local level and have the state let us make the decisions on what's best for us."
As the economy improves and new jobs come online, workers will find that many of yesterday's jobs are gone forever. To be employed or re-employed, they will need new skills and more education. The challenge for students, young and old, is whether they will be prepared for higher learning. Mastery of basic math, reading and writing is a must to qualify for such apprenticeship and community-college programs.
Such education efforts are not new. Henry Ford took poor kids off the streets of Detroit, put them in ties and white shirts, fed them lunch and trained them in apprentice programs to be machinists, pattern makers and mechanics to work in Ford factories.
For weeks, the Tennessee General Assembly has debated legislation that would effectively evict Occupy Nashville from the plaza, citing a familiar chorus of complaints centered on the protesters' bodily functions. The most notable of these was Rep. Eric Watson's comment that the protesters "need to be peed on" – a reference to an alleged public-urination incident hotly denied by Occupiers. Last week, Watson's HB 2638 sailed through the House, 70-26. The bill means to levy a jail sentence of one year and a $2,500 fine against anyone – whether Occupiers or any of Nashville's approximately 6,000 homeless individuals – caught with "bedding for the purpose of sleeping … including tents, portable toilets, sleeping bags, tarps, propane heaters, cooking equipment and generators."
As of press time, the General Assembly is expected to vote Thursday on the Senate version of Watson's bill, SB 2508, sponsored by state Sen. Dolores Gresham, which would make camping in the vein of the Occupy movement a misdemeanor offense and permit the seizure of the offender's private property by the state.
The vogue for digital paywalls sweeping the news business has made it all the way to the top:Gannett, the nation's largest newspaper publisher, is planning to switch over all of its 80 community newspapers to a paid model by the end of the year, it announced during an investor day held in Manhattan Wednesday.
Quick Hits
- Katy Graham has a new blog called Lavender and Cheese. She discusses the realities of health insurance where she had to make a choice for financial reasons. LINK
- Eric Stewart also has a new campaign blog.LINK
- The latest legislation in Nashville which Betsy Phillips writes at Pith in the Wind that our lawmakers didn't think all the way through. LINK
- Jackson Baker has the latest on redistricting and District 90′s John DeBerry at the Memphis Flyer. LINK
- Cara Kumari writes about Gov. Bill Haslam's Top To Bottom review. She says it is quite lengthy and broken up into sections. LINK
- Proposed legislation for term limits for Tennessee representatives has died in subcommittee and sent to summer study.LINK


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The U.S. State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom monitors religious persecution and discrimination worldwide and develops programs to promote religious freedom. The office carries out its mission through its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom; through meetings with foreign government officials at all levels, as well as with religious and human rights groups; outreach programs; sponsorship of reconciliation programs; testimony before the U.S. Congress; through the designation by the Secretary of State of nations guilty of particularly severe violations; and through close cooperation with the independent United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
How can U.S. foreign policy promote international religious freedom?
Eisham A. in Canada writes:
The great states of America lead by example in many issues and did prevail.
but the issue of religion is a hard thing to overcome therefore If I may suggest the following.
* - have deeper respect and understanding when it comes to religion
* - don't undermined the other group when its comes to the issue of the religion.
* - the governments of the great united states need to create a consulting group of religious scholars (intellectual) that could assist the state department or any other branch of the government or who ever seeks information about a particular religion
And surely that will guide the state DEPARTMENT to a better approach .
F. writes:
The answer is In AGORA'
The world will obtain religious freedom when Rome will be Rome again...
God is playing dice
John P. in Greece writes:
Religious Freedom is not negotiable. It's a vital value/parameter of Democracy and People's Freedom.
There is no doubt that U.S.A. is the "paradise†of this value; a place where everyone is treated in an a non-discrimination way, offering respect and providing freedom to whatever he/she believes in.
There is also no doubt that SD and various diplomatic and NGO programs work perfectly in order to teach the Globe how important "Religious Freedom†is for Democracies all around the world in order to achieve social peace and "futureâ€.
However, I'd like to make a small remark. Some time ago, Susan in Florida wrote (here in DipNote) something very special and true. Unfortunately, I did not keep her exact phrase in my achieve, but I kept her "spirit†in my mind.
In my words: …"as long as religions do not use people for evil scopes (e.g. terrorism, power to control people in a political way, etc.)â€.
Susan, if you are listening, I'd love your comment on this.
Brad B. in Canada writes:
One thing that would really help is for the US to stop telling the Jews that they have to split up their religious capital, Jerusalem.
No-one tells the Vatican to share space with Scientologists and no-one would DARE suggest something similar to the Muslims over Mecca.
More to the point, there was no objection or outcry when Jews were kicked out of eastern Jerusalem when it was captured by the Jordanians. The same with the subsequent desecration of Jewish sites and the continuation of this behaviour to the present.
Under Israeli control, all religions have freedom and protection in Jerusalem. Calling to change the status quo requires a serious explanation which you are unable to give.
Joelle E.B. in France writes:
well simply with some accords with states like what happen in second world war but also to make pression with some states do not respect human rights and i know what i talking about a freedom of speech it look like not all the believes are equal in france in some area like in south of france the front national extreme right abuses permanentely the human rights like control information look or check journalistes give informations to the politic when they are not aload to do it ? in another word we loosing the freedom to express or send news or pratices some believes some communauty are more influents;;;;;it case in var with evangelistes close to nazi group majoritary in this county in south of france and yes infleuce culture and politics decision for jewish it hell a right for the police to provoc or do f*** all and yes some agressions and robery are more for our believes in this departement;;;;;it normaly the job of united nations in new york what hell the french police need to got papers of jewish communauty or israelis informations about police the french franc maçonnerie make first they religious idea to act;;;;the worst times for a democracy what happen to south of france today dutch germany flamand nazis give they printing of spirit;;;;;
Lisa in Pennsylvania writes:
I think a good start would be for the Federal government to acknowledge other faiths Holidays, not just the Christian ones
DipNote Bloggers reply: Lisa, check out: http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/obama_rosh_hashanah; http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/clintons_remarks_iftar; http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/photo_of_the_week_unity_thro... http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/secretary_clinton_diwali.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
John in Greece has defined the "how" very well I think in stating that religious freedom is "an essential" aspect of democracy.
So the "how" in this question is simply in the promoting of democracy globally.
There's nothing complicated about it.
It doesn't matter what you believe in, so long as that belief isn't at the expense of another; whether that be their right to exist, their right to "human rights" as a universal declaration of..., for democracy is an "equal opportunity" institution, or it wouldn't be democracy.
We'd be living on the dark side of the moon or something akin to Iran's theocratic totalitarianism and under a leader who thinks He's the one and only God (or the only one able to speak for him and tell us all what to do)
Will someone please tell the grand poobah of Iran to take a hike, drop dead, or just get a grip? Please don't wait for the universe to drop a rock on his pointy little head and wake him up, because that could be a long time comming before that hammer drops.
It's bad enough to have to put up with the rants of this organ grinder's monkey every year at the UNGA, and between Aminidijad and Khameni, one only has to add 'lil Kim in North Korea to have the apocalyptic version of the "Three Stooges" incarnate.
(...oh yeah..almost forgot...'could be comedic if their wern't such misery associated with...)
One could toss in bin Laden and Pat Robertson, the wannabe Quran burning preacher from Florida and the Taliban who burned hundreds of Qurans in a girl's school, and the world can witness idiots gathered in large numbers...or the sane gathered in larger numbers to deal with them in a "surge".
Oh...gee...seems like we already are...witness,...amazing isn't it?
Dumb and dumber, and Forest Gump was right.
In the war of the Sane vs. the Insane, the sane better get busy because the insane show no let-up for being idiots.
The question of the week here should really be..."How can US policy actively eliminate religious intolerance on a global level?"
One can promote tolerance and the democratic institutions of governance that sustains tolerance and freedom...( fluffy positive agenda)
But what do we do with the religious idiot/savants running amok in extemist mode?
That's the $64,000 question.
Either we become intolerant of intolerance, or folks will be victims of it.
Your choice.
(stark reality - nothing fluffy about it)
Remember, all those impressionable younsters out there will be in charge when the lot of us will be old toothless geezers wondering why we didn't get a grip on things sooner.
So I don't think it's affordable to remain passive about it. Or even diplomatic in a lot of cases.
Anyone witness to the birth of one's child will tell you that one creates their own reality, just as you create their's.
Life is good and then you get one...
Amjad M.K. in California writes:
By placing the topic on the top of the agenda during high level diplomatic meetings.
For example, the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, in D.C., should include a separate working group focused on international religious freedom, particularly in light of the growing persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan, such as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Christian communities.
Susan C. in Florida writes:
@John P. in Greece I am listening, John. Thank you for remembering my comments on freedom of religion. I agree with you that it should be a basic right for all, in all nations. Unfortunately religion, like so many essential human rights, has been used to control people through out human history. The basic economic right to earn a living to take care of one's family should be a part of every nation's goal, but it is not. Sadly, John, most of human history has been the control of the vulnerable by the power driven minority. Human rights does not even enter into it for those who want to be in control, whether through economic power, or through plain old physical dominance with guns, terrorism, bombs, etc., etc... In a better world religious freedom and tolerance would be a given. Thank you always, John, for your thoughtful comments.
E. in Georgia (U.S.A.) writes:
I think most countries around the world do not allow religious freedom because they do not understand other religions. When you are raised with one religion and taught that that one religion is the only one that is right, it is hard to accept anything that contradicts what you believe.
I think that to promote international religious freedom, you must first educate the leaders on the different religions (the beliefs, values, etc.). The leaders must understand that everyone has their own way of thinking and own point of view.
Aaron D.A. in Wisconsin writes:
Here in America we have religious freedom-the freedom to pick any kind of Christianity you want.In other countries who are financially dependent upon the U.S.A.they are greatly encouraged to adopt Christianity as well. Muslims and Jews are just separate denominations of Christianity. What freedom?
Jean-Louis K. in Rwanda writes:
It is not an easy task at all.
But if we start by saying and believing that God is Love and He loves all His children.
That is one way to approach it.
The second point should be values and those values irrespective of beliefs and Faith.
I call it the Ying and Yang, by balancing those concepts, a common ground can be found on which US Foreign Policy and international religious freedom can relate..
Lol, Gbu
Jeanmarie A. in Massachusetts writes:
The Dialogue among Civilizations Foundation of Dialogue Among Civilizations (Geneva headquarters) meeting of 2009 should be followed with 2010 meeting if possible in December on myriad themes of understanding

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There are no questions that packaged media market is slowly declining. However, as sales of DVD are quickly declining, shipments of Blu-ray discs are getting higher rapidly. Moreover, in Q3 2010 the market of DVD and Blu-ray movies increased 8.8% quarter-over-quarter, according Media Control GfK International, an international media and entertainment tracking firm.
According to Media Control GfK International research, based on actual point-of-sale data, third quarter retail sales of combined DVD/Blu-ray units increased from the previous second quarter by 8.8% in Western Europe/Japan. Leading key retail markets included Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Sweden and the UK.
"We observe this quarter-to-quarter growth as a positive sign of recovery for the home entertainment retail markets, and anticipate a strong fourth quarter will help offset year-to-date declines" said Brad Hackley, president of Media Control GfK, USA.
Year-over-year third quarter sales volume of combined DVD/Blu-ray units were down 3.8% in Western Europe/Japan. The Blu-ray format continued its double-digit growth trajectory with unit sales volume up 67.6%, from last year.


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Earth Day Run 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Runners gather at the start line for an Earth Day 5K race.
Central Minnesota's largest running event returns with the April 19-20 Earth Day Run.
St. Cloud State's annual five-race weekend is sponsored by Scheels, a 24-store sporting goods chain headquartered in Fargo, N.D. Other corporate sponsors include BLEND, Coborn's, St. Cloud Suburu and Bernick's.
About 4,500 runners, volunteers and spectators are expected to participate. Search the registration database to see if family, friends, neighbors or classmates registered. Registration is closed.
The events are the 1K, 5K Corporate Challenge, 5K, Half Marathon Relay and Half Marathon. Pick up race packets 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 19 in the Halenbeck Hall fieldhouse. Learn about a proxy pickup service.
Race and event headquarters is the fieldhouse at Halenbeck Hall.
In addition to the races, there are two events April 19:
The St. Cloud Times Health and Fitness Expo will offer information and display wares from regional and national vendors. Free and open to the public, the fair runs noon to 8 a.m. The St. Cloud Times is the flagship publication of St. Cloud-based Times Media, a Gannett company.
BLEND Kids Health and Fitness Expo will deliver children's fitness games and activities, nutrition information, healthy foods and more. The free expo is 2-7 p.m. Funded by CentraCare Health Foundation, BLEND is a community coalition committed to reducing obesity among children.
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Methods by which an obligation may be secured by real property of the obligor or of a third person. Covers the common-law principles and statutes that regulate the creation, operation, and extinguishment of the legal relations known as the real property mortgage and deed of trust, considered in the context of financing the purchase or development of land. Some attention may be given to principles governing operation of the lending industry.SPRING 2015Ellen DialThis course will explore the structures and documentation of three types of real estate transactions that permeate the current commercial real estate market: purchase and sale transactions, financings secured by real estate, and leases. The first half of the course will be devoted to purchase and sale transactions, including the agreement itself, typical due diligence problems, closings and remedies. Our time during the second half of the course will be split between simple financings and leases. Complex financings are beyond the scope of this course. Students should develop an understanding of the basic structures and documentation of these transactions and the fundamental legal issues that underlie those structures. Students should also develop an understanding of the roles of the brokerage, title, engineering, environmental consulting, legal, insurance and lending industries in modern transactions. Finally, through review of the text, examples of typical document provisions and class discussion, students should become familiar with the business and legal issues that typically must be addressed in order to bring a transaction to a successful conclusion.
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Pearl's florist are Event & Wedding specialists, but have a well deserved reputation in the design & supply of flowers for all occasions. Bouquets, hand tieds, planted, floral arrangements,in fresh, dried & silk. Wreaths & funeral tributes, in Romford and surrounding areas, we are proud to offer national and international deliveries through our relay partner, Direct2florist.
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Basket Of Love
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Debates of Nov. 29th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #56 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-10.
- Question Period
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Holidays Harmonization Act
- Competition Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Privilege
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- Uyghur Community
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Child Poverty
- London Knights
- Gerald Vandezande
- 22 Wing CFB North Bay Music Band
- Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
- Freedom of Speech
- The Environment
- Infrastructure
- Violence Against Women
- Help Centre for Victims of Sexual Assault
- The New Democratic Party of Canada
- Child and Youth Nutrition Strategy
- Jean Casselman Wadds
- Attawapiskat
- Taxation
- The Economy
- Aboriginal Affairs
- The Environment
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Justice
- The Environment
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- National Defence
- Justice
- Aviation Safety
- Firearms Registry
- Government Communications
- Pensions
- International Trade
- Canada Post
- The Environment
- Points of Order
- Ways and Means
- Privilege
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- Message from the Senate
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
- Message from the Senate
- Safe Streets and Communites Act
- Employment Insurance Act
Uyghur Community
Statements By Members
November 29th, 2011 / 2 p.m.
Maria Mourani Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, Amnesty International is warning of the assimilation policy the Uyghur community is being subjected to in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China. Apparently, any attempts by the Uyghur people to assert their linguistic, cultural and religious rights are being violently repressed through arrests and brutal detentions.
The Uyghur communities of Quebec and Canada have informed me that the Chinese government has even banned their language from universities and closed their mosques without any warning. They have also reported that a Canadian citizen of Uyghur origin, Husein Celil, is currently being detained in China for trying to have their rights recognized. He has no access to his family, to legal counsel or to consular assistance.
Rebiya Kadeer, president of the World Uyghur Congress, has met with the Prime Minister in order to inform him of the realities facing her community, but no action has been taken. I invite all parliamentarians to stand in solidarity with these people and to denounce this unacceptable situation.
Canadian Wheat Board
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Ed Komarnicki Souris—Moose Mountain, SK
Mr. Speaker, a number of constituents from Souris—Moose Mountain visited Parliament Hill yesterday to witness the historic vote ending the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly and allowing marketing freedom to western Canadian grain farmers.
Dale Mainil, who farms thousands of acres of land near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, was delighted with the outcome. He, along with his wife Deana and family, carry on the tradition of hard work and enterprise of their parents Jerry and Orlanda Mainil.
With him was Herb Axten of Minton, Blair Stewart from Fillmore and Allan Johnston from Welwyn. They all see the great potential and opportunity that was released by freeing up farmers from being compelled to sell to the Canadian Wheat Board.
Blair Stewart, with experience as a processor of specialty crops, and Allan Johnston, a grain and specialty crop broker, see great potential for increased returns and value-added opportunities.
To them and the many others who supported the cause, I hope and trust that the next generation of young farmers will be able to reap the benefits of their action and unwavering determination.
Child Poverty
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, 22 years ago this month, Mr. Ed Broadbent introduced a landmark motion to end child poverty by the year 2000. His motion received unanimous support in the House, but over two decades later, the number of children living in poverty today is at almost the same level as it was in 1989.
In fact, out of the 24 richest nations in the world, Canada ranks 17th in caring for its children in poverty and 38% of food bank users are children. There are more food banks in Canada today than there are McDonald's. One in nine Canadian children lives in poverty. My province of British Columbia just took the dubious honour of having the highest rate of child poverty in Canada for the eighth year in a row.
Research by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in B.C. shows the cost of poverty is between $8.1 billion and $9.2 billion every year. Investing in a poverty reduction plan would cost only half of that.
This holiday season I urge all members to support organizations of their choice, such as local food banks or the United Way, but if we want to give true meaning to the spirit of Christmas, then we need to act here in Parliament right now to end poverty.
London Knights
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Ed Holder London West, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canada's 10th largest city is home to the London Knights hockey team and its legendary coach Dale Hunter.
The London Knights have long been a cornerstone of both the London community and southwestern Ontario. Head coach Dale Hunter is a name synonymous with the triumphs of the Knights, today rated the number one hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. He led the team to its 2005 Memorial Cup win, four straight season titles, and has the distinction in his era of coaching more players who have gone to the NHL than any other junior coach. They have included Corey Perry, John Tavares, Rick Nash, Pat Kane and Nazem Kadri to name but a few.
Dale himself is a former NHL superstar who, as team captain, brought the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup finals. Now after 11 years with the London Knights, Dale returns to the Capitals as head coach.
We will miss Dale behind the Knight's bench, and Londoners wish him every success.
This is just one more example of a great Canadian export to help the United States.
On behalf of all Londoners, I thank Dale Hunter. It has been a great ride.
Gerald Vandezande
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
John McKay Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to place into our national record my commendation of a very extraordinary Canadian, a man who was not only a champion of justice, a voice for the voiceless, a man of deep and compelling faith, but a mentor and cherished friend.
His name is Gerald Vandezande. Sadly, Gerry passed away on July 16. The catalogue of his achievements and contributions to his community and his country is far too long to list in a short time.
He was called "Canada's unassuming prophet". He was the founder of the faith-based organization known as Citizens for Public Justice, a group which advocates for those in our society who are easily forgotten, children, the poor, and on many other issues of social justice to which our faith in God and faith in the dignity of humankind calls us to act. In his book Justice, Not Just Us, Gerry expands on the intersection of faith and politics.
For his work Gerry, received the Order of Canada and the love and incredible respect of his friends and colleagues.
Gerry loved the prophet Micah: seek justice, be merciful, and walk humbly with God.
On behalf of all parliamentarians, I offer my love and condolences to Gerry's wife and his family.
22 Wing CFB North Bay Music Band
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jay Aspin Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant-General Charles Bouchard, commander of the NATO military mission in Libya, is living proof that we have some of the best military personnel in the world. Besides their military responsibilities, our people in uniform contribute so much to their communities across this great nation.
Such is the case with Warrant Officer Dale Kean from my riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming. Twenty years ago he established the 22 Wing CFB North Bay Music Band, a group of 65 military personnel of auxiliary volunteer musicians. This talented group has performed in over 1,000 military ceremonies and events across Canada. He and the 22 Wing do this for the love of music, the love of our people, the love of our community and their love of Canada.
Warrant Officer Kean is a shining example of the community spirit in our Canadian military. On behalf of the people of Nipissing, I salute him and his band for the wonderful work they do.
Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Anne Minh-Thu Quach Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I wish to recognize Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, which runs from November 24 until World AIDS Day on December 1. This is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable work of health professionals and agencies such as COCQ-SIDA and the Canadian AIDS Society in raising public awareness about the risks related to this devastating disease and how to prevent it from spreading. Despite such efforts, there are still more than 3,000 new cases of AIDS in Canada every year. We must recognize the important contribution of those who help people who have HIV/AIDS, their families and their loved ones.
I was saddened to learn that, because of this government's inaction, funding for these agencies is in jeopardy. Many will no longer be able to continue their activities or pay their employees beyond March 31, 2012. We must continue to support research into finding a cure and support the various stakeholders who work on prevention and awareness, since contracting HIV/AIDS is preventable. I hope the government will do the right thing.
Freedom of Speech
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rob Anders Calgary West, AB
Mr. Speaker, "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". These were the words of Voltaire and it is in this spirit that I would like to voice my support for private member's Bill C-304 titled "An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act" put forward by the member for Westlock—St. Paul.
Similar private members' bills have been introduced in the past, Keith Martin and the member of Parliament for St. Catharines deserve note.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right that all Canadians should be able to exercise without a government watchdog. Many Canadians in the past have fought and died for our free speech. Many have already criticized section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act for its subjective and ambiguous nature.
Therefore, I encourage all parliamentarians in the House of Commons to support Bill C-304 and allow for true freedom of speech.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michelle Rempel Calgary Centre-North, AB
Mr. Speaker, as the Durban climate change conference begins, let us review the record of the NDP and Liberals on climate change policy.
Under the Liberals, Canada's GHG emissions increased by 27%. Canada's carbon dioxide emissions rose between 1997 and 2005. They proposed a carbon tax, a tax on everything, which was rejected by Canadian voters.
The NDP members support a tax scheme which would hike gas prices by 10¢ per litre. They voted against investing hundreds of millions of dollars to support tangible action to address climate change.
In stark contrast, our government is balancing the need for a cleaner environment with protecting jobs and economic growth. We are taking action to reduce Canada's GHG emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, and we are making good progress.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Megan Leslie Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to represent the wonderful riding of Halifax, a hub of creativity and innovation. Investing in cities like Halifax makes good economic sense. It is an essential part of our long-term plan for community development.
Beyond wanting to ensure that our cities are vibrant, green and healthy places to live for future generations, infrastructure investments in our cities create jobs and increase our quality of life through increased public transport, better housing and the green projects needed to transition Canada to the economy of the future.
The numbers prove it. While corporate tax cuts result in only a 30¢ return on the dollar, infrastructure investments contribute more than $1.50 in additional GDP for every dollar invested.
Public consultation is an indispensable part of determining what investments should be made. I am proud to point to the consultations carried out in the design of Halifax's new public library, which have resulted in a multipurpose, forward-thinking community designed hub that meets our community's needs.
It is time to invest in Halifax and time to invest in our cities.
Violence Against Women
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kyle Seeback Brampton West, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canada and the world are marking 16 days of activism against gender violence.
Gender-based violence has many faces. Anyone can be a victim, regardless of their age, income level or where they live. It can be verbal, physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial.
Physically, it can be a threat or a slap, being choked or beaten. The effects can be bruises, broken bones or worse, even death. Other injuries, while hidden from view, are no less devastating.
Our government is taking concrete steps to help improve the safety of women. This includes actions against human trafficking, providing support to its victims, the majority of whom are women and girls. Stopping violence against women and girls is up to all Canadians. By working together, we can all be part of the solution.
Help Centre for Victims of Sexual Assault
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pierre Dionne Labelle Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Centre d'aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel, a sexual assault help centre located in my riding, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. I would like to express my support for the efforts by the centre's workers to combat sexual assault.
When these very capable people come to me and share their indignation about the government's plan to abolish and destroy the long gun registry, I listen to them. The government should do the same. Clearly, this government is not listening and is not hearing anything.
Congratulations to the help centre on its work and its commitment.
The New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bob Zimmer Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, the NDP again voted against marketing freedom for western Canadian farmers.
This comes on the heels of the NDP voting against helping the manufacturing sector, against small businesses hiring more people, against new tax credits for families, like the family caregiver tax credit and the children's arts tax credit, and against the volunteer firefighters tax credit.
The NDP is opposed to mining, sealing, forestry, auto manufacturing and trucking. The NDP even goes abroad to attack hundreds of thousands of Canadian jobs in the energy sector.
The NDP oppose creating jobs and then drive the point home to go abroad and attack Canada. The NDP chooses to side with a small group of radical activists protesting against our energy resources.
The NDP also wants to hit families and job creators with a job-killing tax hike that will kill jobs, hurt our economy and set families back.
Child and Youth Nutrition Strategy
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kirsty Duncan Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, almost three years ago the Toronto Foundation for Student Success asked staff and principals of schools in an at-risk community what help they wanted to deal with issues that were the result of poverty and gun violence.
The foundation expected requests for after school activities and security supports, but the unanimous request was food for kids. Really, it was simple: hungry children cannot learn. Hungry children have concentration issues. Children with concentration issues have behavioural issues. Hungry children have a myriad of health issues.
Right across the country, in provinces and territories, communities are asking for federal leadership to develop a comprehensive pan-Canadian child and youth nutrition strategy and to fully fund on-reserve aboriginal student meals. This makes good economic sense from the perspective of reduced health costs, lower crime rates and increased revenue for Canadian farmers.
Let us stand together and take care of Canadian children.
Jean Casselman Wadds
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Gord Brown Leeds—Grenville, ON
Mr. Speaker, one of Canada's female political pioneers, Order of Canada recipient, Jean Casselman Wadds, of Prescott, in my riding of Leeds—Grenville, passed away November 25.
Mrs. Casselman Wadds became an MP in a byelection following the death of her husband, A. C. Casselman, who was MP from 1921 until 1958.
She and her father, the Hon. Earl Rowe, remain the only father and daughter ever to sit as MPs in the same session. Mrs. Casselman Wadds became the first woman in Canada to be a parliamentary secretary.
She was the first woman appointed by the Canadian government as a delegate to the United Nations and in 1979 she was the first woman appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Great Britain.
Prime Minister Trudeau credited Mrs. Casselman Wadds as one of three key women responsible for the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution, along with Queen Elizabeth and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
She was always kind to me and I offer my condolences to the family of Jean Casselman Wadds, her daughter Nancy and son Clair and the community she served so well for so long.


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When conceptualizing recipes, I tend to draft up a large list of ideas that are possible creations. Mousse cakes are one such recipe with endless possibilities and certainly a mint chocolate chip is one of those have to make ideas. If you see the photo and think mint chocolate chip ice cream, that's exactly where I got the idea. Growing up this was and still is my favorite flavor, not to mention this minty green color is at the top of my favorite paint colors list.
Chocolate Cake
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons granular sugar
6 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¾ cup coffee
6 Tablespoons safflower oil
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium eggs
Preheat oven to 350°F
Prepare a 12"x8 ½" sheet pan by coating it with butter and lining with parchment.
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the oil, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until a smooth batter forms. Next, whisk in coffee.
For this recipe I chopped a block of chocolate for the chips needed, but mini chocolate chips will work just as well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake for twenty minutes. After baking, allow cake to rest for a few minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack lined with parchment. Why parchment? This cake is very moist and will stick to just about anything it can and with a handful of chocolate chips in this cake, it will be hard to resist eating any broken cake pieces
As instructed in my Neapolitan mousse cake recipe, the size of this cake is a little smaller. A cake board frame measuring twelve inches by four inches was constructed. The left over cake can be used to make trifles or saved for another mousse cake recipe later on.
Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse
4 cups cream [divided]
¾ cup granular sugar
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
¼ teaspoon green food color paste
1/3 cup cold water
1 Tablespoon gelatin
½ cup hand chopped chocolate [these are the chips]
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cool water and allow to bloom. Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the 3 1/2 cups cream, sugar, colorant and mint extract. Beat just before soft peaks form. The consistency will still have soft peaks but they droop a little more. You want to stop at this point because the folding in of the gelatin will work the cream further. Heat the gelatin over simmering water. Remove from heat and warm the remaining cream. The cream should be slightly warmer than room temperature. Combine the gelatin and warmed cream. Pour this mixture over the whipped cream and fold in. Fold in the chocolate chips and fill the mold. Chill for several hours to set the mousse.
"To make chocolate chips for the mousse, simply fine chop any quality semi-sweet chocolate."
Peppermint Spread
1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
To make this high intensity flavor layer for the mousse cake, whip together all ingredients in a bowl and frost the top of the chilled mousse cake.
Chocolate Glaze
2 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons granular sugar
½ Tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon honey
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Melt cream, sugar, butter and honey in a saucepan on low heat just until combined. Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla. Once cool, spread chocolate glaze over the peppermint spread and chill for the last time.
If you plan on serving this the next day or so leave the cake board frame on so the mousse does not dry out. When the moment arrives, use a long knife and slide it down along the cake board in one direction. This will keep the layers more intact. Mousse cakes are best carved when they are cold.
This recipe serves ten if cut into slices and less for square cutouts.


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What is a p value and what does it mean?
- Correspondence to Dorothy Anne Forbes
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Researchers aim to make the strongest possible conclusions from limited amounts of data. To do this, they need to overcome two problems. First, important differences in the findings can be obscured by natural variability and experimental imprecision. Thus, it is difficult to distinguish real differences from random variability. Second, researchers' natural inclination is to conclude that differences are real, and to minimise the contribution of random variability. Statistical probability minimises this from happening.1
Statistical probability or p values reveal whether the findings in a research study are statistically significant, meaning that the findings are unlikely to have occurred by chance. To understand the p value …


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- 12-23-2012, 03:35 PM Thread Author #1iPhone Newbie
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1st gen iPad to Mini
I have a 1st gen iPad and am looking at a mini. Would this be an upgrade or just a shrunken screen.
- 12-23-2012, 03:54 PM #2iPhone Nanite
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Re: 1st gen iPad to Mini
Has a webcam 1.2 MP vs None
Most tablets have a webcam; Video chat with other people
Has a rear camera 5 MP vs None
Most tablets have a rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera
More cores Dual core vs Single core
Twice as many cores; run more applications at once
Latest and greatest OS iOS 6 vs iOS 4
Newer iOS; Get all the latest features and apps with a more recent version
Has a gyroscope Yes vs No
Somewhat common; Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation
Significantly faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark 1,426 ms vs 3,484 ms
2.4x faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark; better web browsing experience
Marginally newer Nov, 2012 vs May, 2010
Released over 2 years later
Much faster Bluetooth 24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v4.0) vs 3 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR)
8x faster Bluetooth
Lighter 308 g vs 730 g
2.4x lighter
Smaller 135 x 200 x 7 mm vs 244 x 191 x 13 mm
3.2x smaller
Sharper screen 163 ppi vs 131 ppi
More than 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images
Thinner 7 mm vs 13 mm
Around 50% thinner
Also Siri
- 12-25-2012, 10:34 AM #3iMore Beginner
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1st gen iPad to Mini
Def a upgrade, I think it's even a upgrade from the ipad2 after that when it comes to the 3 then people are giving up better screen and processor for size so no longer a upgrade but a matter of preference! But I'd say def do it from the first gen ,soon apps and stuff won't even be compatible with that,apple no longer even sells it
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Thank you. Going to order one later today.
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By GRAHAM BRINK, MATTHEW WAITE and WAVENEY ANN MOORE
Published April 1, 2005
PINELLAS PARK - As forensic investigators complete an autopsy on Terri Schiavo, arrangements for a local funeral are under way.
The service, arranged by Schiavo's parents and siblings, will be Tuesday or Wednesday. An exact time should be available today.
The Rev. William J. Swengros, pastor at Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport, said Terri's mother, Mary Schindler, started attending his church about two months ago. He said he offered the 450-seat church for the funeral Mass several weeks ago.
But Most Holy Name might be too small, Swengros said, which could move the service to the 1,000-seat Cathedral of Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.
Monsignor Thaddeus Malanowski will preside, and the Rev. Frank Pavone will probably give the eulogy.
Swengros said he was "inspired" after talking with Mrs. Schindler on Thursday.
"I would say that she must be a very deeply spiritual woman," Swengros said. "She said to me she is at peace now. I thought that was really beautiful because she easily could have become bitter."
As for the autopsy, forensic investigators could finish examining Schiavo's body as early as today. It will be be released to her husband, Michael Schiavo, for burial. Schiavo has said he will have the body cremated and the ashes buried in a family plot in Pennsylvania.
William Pellan, director of forensic investigations at the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner's Office, said the autopsy would become public when all tests and the final report were finished in several weeks.
Pellan read from a prepared statement saying the autopsy was mandated by Florida law and that "family requests are immaterial in that determination." The examination itself would be mostly routine, and would include a battery of X-rays and "a thorough neuropathology examination by a board-certified neuropathologist," Pellan said.
But it was clear outside the office that the autopsy was not routine. Security barriers and sheriff's deputies ringed the building, and deputies controlled access to the parking lots for the medical examiner's office and the nearby sheriff's office.
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Backgrounder #2543 on Religion and Civil Society
April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011 | Backgrounder on Religion and Civil Society
Abstract: Today, religious liberty issues are more complicated than simply freedom from government interference in religious worship or teaching. Threats to religious liberty and respect for conscience are emerging in the health care field, in the area of institutional religious freedom, and in the context of issues involving same-sex marriage and nondiscrimination policies. Religious liberty and respect for conscience should be encouraged and protected, both in civil society and in law and policy, as an effective and principled way to promote social peace and civic fraternity in an increasingly pluralistic society.
By now, many people are familiar with debates concerning legalized abortion, the display of religious symbols or expression of religious ideas in the public square, whether the state should license homosexual unions as marriages, and similar issues. Fewer people might realize that these debates have entered a new phase in which respect for conscience is under attack. For example:
Today, religious liberty issues are more complicated than simply freedom from government interference in religious worship or teaching. In many cases this is because, at the same time our society is becoming more pluralistic on questions of basic morality, the government continues to intrude more than ever in both public and private areas of social life. Another factor is an increasing number of incidents in which private citizens and society at large demonstrate intolerance of and hostility to orthodox religious and moral viewpoints.
This paper provides a brief overview of some of these issues and recommends respecting and protecting conscience as an effective, principled, and essential way to promote social peace and civic fraternity in an increasingly pluralistic society.
Threats to Conscience in Health Care
The health care field is fraught with difficult moral issues including abortion, contraception, artificial reproductive technologies, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Health care providers with moral or religious objections to participating in these and other procedures face threats to conscience in at least two ways.
Some state governments have enacted conscience protection laws. In addition, federal law conditions receipt of certain federal funds on respect for conscience in particular situations. These protections reflect the high value a civil society places on religious and moral conscience.
However, these protections require vigilance against attack from activists and public officials who fail to accord conscience its proper value. The Obama Administration, for example, recently weakened federal regulations designed to make existing statutory protections more effective.[9]
Threats to the Religious Integrity of Religious Groups
Religious groups face at least two types of threats to their religious liberty, both of which are focused on religious hiring rights.
Whether imposed directly through mandates or indirectly through conditions on equal access, religious nondiscrimination mandates would force religious groups to "hide their candle under a bushel" before entering into the public square. This would undermine the vital and distinct contribution that religiously inspired civil society groups make to the greater good of all society.[14]
Threats to Conscience from Same-Sex Marriage and Nondiscrimination Policies
People and groups with traditional understandings of sexual morality, including the understanding that marriage is the union of one man and one woman, face at least two types of burdens on conscience. The potential for conflicts already exists under nondiscrimination laws that treat marital status, sexual orientation, and gender as protected statuses. Redefining marriage would increase the number of conflicts.[15]
Conflicts like the ones in Illinois and New Mexico will only become more common if states redefine marriage or enact other legal recognitions for homosexual unions. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty studied more than 1,000 state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, or marital status and found that more than "350 separate state anti-discrimination provisions would likely be triggered by recognition of same-sex marriage."[20]
Regrettably, there is strong opposition to respecting conscience rights of people trying to earn a living through small business. For example, before she was appointed to serve as a member of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Georgetown law professor Chai Feldblum stated:
[F]or all my sympathy for the evangelical Christian couple who may wish to run a bed and breakfast from which they can exclude unmarried, straight couples and all gay couples, this is a point where I believe the "zero-sum" nature of the game inevitably comes into play. And, in making the decision in this zero-sum game, I am convinced society should come down on the side of protecting the liberty of LGBT people.[21]
These kinds of conflicts will only increase in jurisdictions that officially license homosexual unions.
Today, religious liberty and rights of conscience issues are more complicated than simply freedom from government interference in religious worship or teaching. In many cases, this is because, at the same time our society is becoming more pluralistic on questions of basic morality, the government continues to intrude more than ever in both public and private areas of social life. Another factor is an increasing number of incidents in which private citizens and society at large demonstrate intolerance of and hostility to orthodox religious and moral viewpoints.
Moral deliberation cannot—and should not—be avoided, even in law and policy. In a society that aims to judge people by "the content of their character,"[31] as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., put it, moral deliberation is a constant responsibility for individuals. Further, as President Barack Obama said when campaigning in 2006, "Our law is by definition a codification of morality, much of it grounded in the Judeo–Christian tradition."[32] On some issues, such as how to define marriage or whether taxpayer money should be used to pay for abortions, the government cannot avoid taking a position on the moral questions presented.
In many cases, however, government overreach raises the stakes of moral discourse and encourages intolerance on the part of private citizens. When civil liability or equal access to government benefits depends on private citizens adopting the "official" state position on controversial moral issues, the potential for infringement of religious liberty and rights of conscience is clear. As the diversity of moral viewpoints in society increases, the number of social conflicts will only rise.
In pluralistic societies where consensus is elusive, protecting religious liberty and rights of conscience is one of the most effective and principled ways to promote social peace and civic fraternity. Where governments choose to act, whether through regulation or through condition-based funding, they should promote respect for religious and moral conscience, not discourage it. Where a government itself imposes a burden on religious and moral conscience, the case for protecting conscience is even more compelling.
Finally, private citizens and institutions should encourage each other to recognize the value of moral conscience and to respect it as an essential ingredient of a free and civil society.
—Thomas M. Messner is a Visiting Fellow in the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation.
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[1] See Stormans v. Selecky, Washington, (2010 – current), Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (Feb. 7, 2011), http://www.becketfund.org/stormans-v-selecky-washington-2010-%E2%80%93-current/.
[2] See Tom Messner, A Path to Accommodating Sexual Orientation and Protecting Religious Freedom?, The Foundry (Aug. 22, 2008, 11:06 AM), http://blog.heritage.org/2008/08/22/a-path-to-accommodating-sexual-orientation-and-protecting-religious-freedom/.
[3] See Letter from Matthew Bowman, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund, Washington, D.C., to Roosevelt Freeman, Regional Manager, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (Jan. 11, 2011), available at http://adfwebadmin.com/resources/Files/HHS_Complaint_Letter.pdf.
[4] See Casey Mattox, Vanderbilt Rescinds Supposedly Non-Existent Policy, Protects Conscience!, Speak Up Movement (Jan. 12, 2011), http://blog.speakupmovement.org/university/uncategorized/vanderbilt-rescinds-supposedly-non-existent-policy-protects-conscience/.
[5] See Letter from Matthew Bowman, supra note 3, at 1, 3–5.
[6] See Posting of Casey Mattox, supra note 4 (follow links for "application packet" and "email by Vanderbilt"); see also eNews for Faith-Based Organizations (Stanley Carlson-Thies, ed.), "A Victory for Professionals with a Pro-Life Conscience," Jan. 25, 2011, http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs020/110243353.
[7] See Cenzon-DeCarlo v. The Mt. Sinai Hospital resource page, Alliance Defense Fund (Nov. 23, 2010), http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/News/PRDetail/2895; NY nurse threatened, forced to assist in late-term abortion, Alliance Defense Fund (July 22, 2009), http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/News/PRDetail/2694; Fact Sheet: Cenzon-DeCarlo v. The Mt. Sinai Hospital, Alliance Defense Fund, http://oldsite.alliancedefensefund.org/userdocs/Cenzon-DeCarloFactSheet.pdf (last visited Mar. 28, 2011).
[8]In Cenzon-DeCarlo v. Mount Sinai Hospital, 626 F.3d 695 (2d Cir. 2010) (per curiam), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that the federal law in question does not provide a private right of action. The nurse has filed a state court action asserting certain claims under state and local law. See NY nurse forced to participate in abortion files additional suit against Mt. Sinai Hospital, Alliance Defense Fund (Apr. 29, 2010), http://adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/2895.
[9] See Michael W. McConnell and Nathan Chapman, A Step Backward for Freedom of Conscience, Advancing a Free Society (Mar. 1, 2011, 06:28 AM), http://www.advancingafreesociety.org/2011/03/01/a-step-backward-for-freedom-of-conscience/ (discussing conscience protections in federal statutes and steps taken by Obama Administration to weaken regulations that had been designed to strengthen federal conscience protections); eNews for Faith-Based Organizations (Stanley Carlson-Thies, ed.), "Reduced Conscience Protections for Health Care Institutions and Professionals," Feb. 22, 2011, http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs020/110243353; Chuck Donovan, Conscience Regulations: HHS Stops (Just) Short of Rescission, The Foundry (Feb. 18, 2011, 03:30 PM), http://blog.heritage.org/2011/02/18/conscience-regulations-hhs-stops-just-short-of-rescission/.
[10] See Big Victory for Religious Hiring in World Vision Case, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (Aug. 29, 2010), http://www.irfalliance.org/component/content/article/43-big-victory-for-religious-hiring-in-world-vision-case.html.
[11] See Thomas M. Messner, Can Parachurches Hire and Fire Based on Religion Without Violating Title VII?, 17 U. Fla. J. L. & Pub. Pol'y 63, 67–74, 105 (2006).
[12] Sign of the Times: Rising Washington Tide Against Religious Hiring, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (July 27, 2010), http://www.irfalliance.org/component/content/article/40-signs-of-the-times-rising-washington-tide-against-religious-hiring.html. See also Lame Duck Congress Leaves Religious Hiring Alone, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (Dec. 29, 2010), http://www.irfalliance.org/component/content/article/46-lame-duck-congress-leaves-religious-hiring-alone.html.
[13] See Christian Legal Society v. Martinez (UC Hastings), Christian Legal Society (providing resources about case), http://www.clsnet.org/center/litigation/christian-legal-society-v-martinez-uc-hastings (last visited Mar. 28, 2011).
[14] See Ryan Messmore, Private Faith, Big Government: Understanding the Impact of Marginalizing Religion, Heritage Found. Backgrounder No. 2123, Apr. 15, 2008, available at http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2008/04/Private-FaithnbspBig-Governmentnbsp-Understanding-the-Impact-of-Marginalizing-Religion. For more information on institutional religious freedom issues, the Web site of the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance is an excellent resource. See www.irfalliance.org.
[15] See, e.g., Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty: Emerging Conflicts (Douglas Laycock et al. eds., 2008) (including contributions from Anthony R. Picarello, Jr., Marc D. Stern, Jonathan Turley, Robin Fretwell Wilson, Douglas W. Kmiec, Chai R. Feldblum, Charles J. Reid, Jr., and Douglas Laycock); Roger Severino, Or for Poorer? How Same-Sex Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty, 30 Harv. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 939 (2007); Barbara Bradley Hagerty, Gay Rights, Religious Liberties: A Three-Act Story, NPR, June 16, 2008, available at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91486340; Peter Steinfels, Beliefs: Advocates on Both Sides of the Same-Sex Marriage Issue See a Potential Clash with Religious Liberty, N.Y. Times, June 10, 2006, at A11, available at http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E4DC1231F933A25755C0A9609C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1; Mary Ann Glendon, Op-Ed, For Better or For Worse?, Wall. St. J., Feb. 25, 2004, at A14, available at http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110004735.
[16] See Thomas M. Messner, Same-Sex Marriage and the Threat to Religious Liberty, Heritage Found. Backgrounder No. 2201, Oct. 30, 2008, at 16 & nn.82–84, available at http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2008/10/same-sex-marriage-and-the-threat-to-religious-liberty; see also Alliance Defense Fund, "Fact Sheet: Willock v. Elane Photography," available at http://oldsite.alliancedefensefund.org/userdocs/ElanePhotoFactSheet.pdf (current through Jan. 25, 2008). The case has been appealed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
[17]Laurie Higgins, Homosexuals Sue Christian Bed & Breakfast Owner for Refusing "Civil Union" Ceremony, Illinois Family Institute News & Opinion (Feb. 24, 2011, 07:46:00 AM), http://www.illinoisfamily.org/news/contentview.asp?c=35169.
[18]Craig Gernhardt, Gay Couple Denied Civil Union at Bed and Breakfast, Now In Gay Chicago (Feb. 18, 2011, 08:00 PM), http://www.nowingaychicago.com/2011/02/gay-couple-denied-civil-union-at-bed.html.
[19]Higgins, supra note 17.
[20]Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Same-Sex Marriage and State Anti-Discrimination Laws 2 (Jan. 2009), http://www.becketfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Same-Sex-Marriage-and-State-Anti-Discrimination-Laws-with-Appendices.pdf.
[21]Chai R. Feldblum, Moral Conflict and Liberty: Gay Rights and Religion, 72 Brook. L. Rev. 61, 119 (2006).
[22] See Messner, supra note 16, at 8–9 & nn. 32–33.
[23] See Christian Legal Society, supra note 13.
[24] See, e.g., Maggie Gallagher, Banned in Boston: The coming conflict between same-sex marriage and religious liberty, Wkly Standard, May 15, 2006, available at http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/012/191kgwgh.asp; Chuck Donovan, The D.C. Government's Strike Against Foster Kids—and Religious Liberty, The Foundry (Feb. 19, 2011, 11:00 AM), http://blog.heritage.org/2010/02/19/the-d-c-government%E2%80%99s-strike-against-foster-kids-%E2%80%93-and-religious-liberty/.
[25]Manya A. Brachear, State probes religious foster care agencies over discrimination, Chi. Trib., Mar. 2, 2011, available at http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-02/news/ct-met-gay-foster-care-20110301_1_care-and-adoption-catholic-charities-parents.
[26] Id. See also Laurie Higgins, Homosexual Activists Go After Illinois Religious Organizations, Illinois Family Institute News & Opinion (Mar. 3, 2011, 07:44 AM), http://www.illinoisfamily.org/news/contentview.asp?c=35177.
[27]Press Release, Christian Legal Centre, Amazement as High Court suggests Christian beliefs harmful to children. Fostering by Christians now in doubt (Feb. 28, 2011), available at http://christianconcern.com/press-release/amazement-as-high-court-suggests-christian-beliefs-harmful-to-children-fostering-by-ch. See also Johns Fostering Case: Effects of the Ruling and Further Analysis, Christian Concern (Mar. 4, 2011), http://www.christianconcern.com/our-concerns/sexual-orientation/johns-fostering-case-effects-of-the-ruling-and-further-analysis; High Court Judgment suggests Christian beliefs harmful to children. Fostering by Christians now in doubt, Christian Concern (Feb. 28, 2011), http://www.christianconcern.com/our-concerns/religious-freedom/breaking-news-high-court-judgment-suggests-christian-beliefs-harmful-.
[28] See NationForMarriage, British High Court Rules Christian Couple May Not Foster Kids: Eunice and Owens Johns, YouTube (Feb. 28, 2011), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5miSjrfc47A.
[29] See Ward v. Wilbanks resource page, Alliance Defense Fund (July 27, 2010) http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/News/PRDetail/141.
[30] See Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley resource page, Alliance Defense Fund (Dec. 7, 2010), http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/4384.
[31]Martin Luther King, Jr., "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1963, available at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/PDFFiles/Martin%20Luther%20King%20-%20I%20Have%20A%20Dream.pdf.
[32]Senator Barack Obama, "Call to Renewal Keynote Address," Call to Renewal Conference on Building a Covenant for a New America, June 28, 2006, available at http://obamaspeeches.com/081-Call-to-Renewal-Keynote-Address-Obama-Speech.htm.


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