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The original Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers® and still kickin' out the comfiest jams no matter what.
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This was a gift for my father who wears a size 15AAA. He absolutely loves them! They are a little wide but it doesn't matter because the length is perfect so they stay on nicely. He has worn them to the country club, out to dinner and fishing! He was ecstatic when he found out he could just toss them in the washer after a day of fishing. I'm going to purchase another pair for his birthday.
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Please, more styles in big sizes. Great for folks that need "toe room".
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I am a bigger guy 6'5" with bad knees. Wearing size 16 shoes sometimes the weight of the shoes hurt my knees by the end of the day. These are the best lightest most comfortable shoes I have found. I am now on my 4th pair after wearing the other 3 pairs out. I'm lucky with my job I can wear these shoes daily. 6-8 months of daily wear and then I order a new pair.
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A Tampa company reports lifting millions of dollars worth of coins from the ocean floor.
By STEVE HUETTEL
Published May 19, 2007
A Tampa company that searches for sunken treasure said Friday that it recovered perhaps the richest shipwreck haul in history: more than 17 tons of silver and gold coins worth an estimated $500-million.
Odyssey Marine Exploration said it removed more than 500,000 silver and hundreds of gold coins from a wreck site in the Atlantic Ocean.
"For this colonial era, I think the find is unprecedented," said Nick Bruyer, a rare coin expert who examined some of the coins. "I don't know anything equal or comparable to it."
The richest shipwreck treasure up to now came from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. Treasure hunter Mel Fisher found it in 1985, collecting a reported $400-milion in coins and other loot.
On Friday, Odyssey was stingy with details on its find. The company didn't disclose the shipwreck's location, say when the recovery took place or -- for obvious reasons -- where the loot is stashed.
Evidence points to a known shipwreck, said Odyssey co-founder Greg Stemm. The company isn't sure of its nationality, size or age because the site is in a shipping lane where many colonial-era vessels sank. The shipwreck is outside territorial waters of any country, said Stemm.
Early indications suggest the shipwreck -- code-named Black Swan -- is the remains of a 17th century merchant ship that Odyssey on Tuesday was awarded title to by a federal judge in Tampa. The ship sunk near the English Channel, about 40 miles off the southwestern tip of England.
Odyssey found the wreck more than 300 feet deep in the summer of 2006 using sonar and magnetometer equipment, according to court documents.
The company later took video and photos of the wreck with a remote-controlled submarine. Cameras showed a wooden hulk, cannon and other metal objects. Research led officials to believe "more valuable cargo" might be at the site, Odyssey told the court.
Shareholders in Odyssey, the only publicly traded company of its kind, felt richer already Friday. The company's share price closed at $8.32, up 81 percent, on the American Stock Exchange.
That was a break for investors who suffered through years of setbacks until Odyssey's 2003 discovery of the SS Republic, a sidewheel steamer that sank 100 miles off the Georgia coast in 1865.
Gold and silver coins on board brought in tens of millions of dollars. But that was just one-quarter of the coins the company's research suggested would be found. Odyssey posted losses the last two years while searching the sea bottom for another payoff.
"The outside world now understands that what we do is a real business and is repeatable and not just a lucky, one-shot deal," said Stemm. "I don't know anybody else who has hit more than one economically significant shipwreck."
In January, the Spanish government gave Odyssey permission to resume a search for the wreck of the HMS Sussex that had been suspended during complex international negotiations over a claim.
The 157-foot warship sank in a storm off Gibraltar in 1694 while leading a British fleet for a war against France. Historians believe the ship carried 9 tons of gold coins, which Odyssey thinks could be worth billions of dollars.
The company recently told a federal judge in Tampa of two other finds.
One wreck, believed to be an Italian-registered passenger vessel that sank during World War II, is in the Mediterranean Sea 65 miles east of Sardinia. The other, discovered about 100 miles west of Gibraltar, sank in the 19th century.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. Steve Huettel can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or (813) 226-3384.
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Surge in high-yield demand raises fears of 'bubble'
Demand for high-yield bonds is such that the quality of covenants being accepted by investors is dramatically deteriorating, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Covenants are the conditions that issuers are required to fulfil and are designed to protect investors. This deterioration has raised concerns that a bubble may be forming in the market.
Four out of 13, or 31%, of Caa-rated bonds that Moody's assessed in October received the lowest possible score for covenant quality, compared with 3.5% historically and 7.7% in September. Of the 20 high-yield issues in the US so far this month, 18 have been classified in the weak or weakest category by the rating agency.
Alexander Dill, head of covenant research at Moody's Investors Service, said: "There is so much demand that issuers have more flexibility to weaken their covenant package".
Market participants are also worried that structural changes to the high-yield market leave it prey to greater volatility.
A high-yield exchange-traded fund managed by iShares suffered redemptions totalling $550m last week, according to data provider XTF. Another managed by State Street Global Advisors lost $280m.
Martin Reeves, head of high-yield at Legal & General, said: "Since the growth of exchange-traded funds we have all known there was going to be a problem in US high yield as we now have a buyer base that leaves simultaneously.
They have no choice but to sell. This has happened at a time when banks are under pressure to reduce inventory, so the US, which is meant to be the big liquid market, has become more volatile."
Yves Bonzon, chief investment officer at Pictet's wealth arm, said: "I am deeply concerned about the proliferation of vehicles with high liquidity, such as ETFs, where underlying liquidity can disappear overnight. This could cause a technical meltdown if there is a shock and investors all rush for the exits."
However, Alex Claringbull, a fixed-income portfolio manager at iShares, said: "ETFs only own a tiny proportion of the overall high-yield market.
Our ETF has been trading exactly as I would have expected in the sell-off. The price reaction of underlying bonds has not been extreme."
The Financial Services Authority, the UK watchdog, has raised concerns about whether corporate bond funds will be able to meet redemption demands in a crisis.
It has written to asset managers: "We understand the liquidity of the instruments in which such funds invest may be sufficiently low to make large trades difficult without material trading costs…
The market for these funds has been strong in recent years and we wish to understand the extent to which a reversal of this trend could create risks for investors."
Many market participants remain sanguine. Reeves said: "When the market heats up, covenants naturally get a bit weaker, whether you like it or not.
But once the market gets a bit more volatile there is less room for messing around with covenants. That may not be happening now but it will happen over the next few months."
James Contis, senior credit analyst at State Street Global Advisors, said that despite covenants getting weaker there is still far less leverage in the banking system than before the financial crisis.
The disappearance of structured credit products such as collateralised debt obligations also means that investors are analysing credit quality more carefully.
He said: "Interest rates are likely to remain at historical lows for a long time and the rating agencies are giving out more upgrades than downgrades. We are at the front end of a possible bubble but it is not yet worrisome."
Nevertheless, last week Canadian transport equipment company Bombardier and Australian steel firm BlueScope both pulled high-yield deals in the US, suggesting the market may be on the turn.
Henrik Gade Jepsen, chief investment officer at the $82bn Danish pension scheme ATP said last month: "There may be some excellent opportunities still in credit, but the credit markets have performed very well this year, and I think there is a risk that the best is behind us."
David Fancourt, a high-yield bond manager at M&G, said there was some evidence of overheating but nothing reminiscent of the worst pre-crisis excesses.
However, he noted new issuance in high-risk payment-in-kind bonds – for which interest is paid in the form of more bonds, rather than in cash, and only when the note matures. There were five payment-in-kind deals in October, making up 10.4% of monthly issuance.
Fancourt said: "People wouldn't have countenanced PIKs at the beginning of the year. Even so, it's chalk and cheese between now and before the crisis."


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Rolls-Royce to Support V-22 Engines
Rolls-Royce has agreed to support the AE 1107C engines for the Bell-Boeing V-22 fleet operated by the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force under a new $57.1-million contract. The award is the final option of a five-year agreement, which includes repair and support services work across Rolls-Royce facilities in Oakland, Calif., and Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Julane Jensen and Evelyn James will present their work in An Artful Mix, an exhibit at the Humanities Balcony Art Gallery at San Juan College beginning March 13 and running through May 2.
Julane Jensen and Evelyn James are both largely inspired by the lifestyle and landscapes of the Southwest. Jensen works in oil for the incredible richness and color and flexibility, while James' work includes three-dimensional floral paintings using modeling clay, among other media. Both artists maintain a studio in Artifacts Gallery in Farmington.
Julane Jensen has been juried into, and won awards, at national and regional exhibitions and is currently represented by Purple Sage Galeria in Albuquerque.
"I am inspired by the interplay of light and color in God's creation and try to capture the mood of the moment in my paintings," Jensen said.
Evelyn James is the former owner of Elegant Wedding Cakes by Evelyn James.
"I use my love of gardening and the outdoor as an inspiration for my art," James said.
An opening reception will be held Thursday, March 13, from 3-5 p.m. For more information, call Cindy McNealy at 505-566-3464.
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#10 Comeback Player of the Year Award
The NFL, Major League Baseball and the PGA Tour all name a Comeback Player of the Year. This would be a fine award if it was always given to a player returning from a serious injury or personal tragedy. But more often than not, the Comeback Player award is given to someone who simply sucked the previous year. All this award does is remind everyone how terrible you were.
Better Award Title: Wow You Really Blew Last Year Trophy
#9 Most Improved Player Award
The NBA's Most Improved Player Award is similar to the Comeback Player of the Year Award of the NFL, MLB and PGA, only you're completely disqualified if you've ever had a good season previously. Winning this award confirms that up until the most recent season, you were pretty much a bust.
Better Award Title: The Congrats on No Longer Sucking Award
#8 NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award
NASCAR's Most Popular Driver is determined by fan votes. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has won this award every year since 2003: nine consecutive years. Earnhardt, Jr. last won a race on June 15, 2008, and has never won a Sprint Cup. Even if another driver eventually wins this award, it's forever associated with failure.
Better Award Title: Dale Junior Cup or Congratulations On Being Loved By Moron NASCAR Fans Who Will Fall In Love With Whoever Is Marketed The Most Via Cheap Plastic Collectibles No Matter How Lousy Of A Driver He May Actually Be Trophy
Congratulations, you are the best player in a soccer league that is somewhere between the world's 10th and 30th best. If this was American football, you would be the league MVP of Arena League 9.
Better Award Title: Ooh Maybe You'll Get a Tryout with a European Club Now Award!
#6 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
Being given an award with "Frances" in the name is bad enough. But it gets worse. The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award it is given to the best college basketball player in the country who is 6-feet tall or shorter. It's like receiving an official notice that your NBA draft stock has plummeted.
Better Award Title: Ahhhh You Will Look So Cute in the NBA D-League Sippy Cup
#5 Walter Camp Award
The Walter Camp Award is college football's Player of the Year Award. Pretty prestigious, right? Not really. Because it's not the Heisman, which is awarded to college football's Most Outstanding Player. How are they different? People care about one and not about the other.
An example: Tim Tebow won a Heisman, but no Walter Camp. Colt McCoy didn't win the Heisman, but he won two Walter Camp Awards. No one cares about Colt McCoy.
Better Award Title: The College Football Golden Globe
#4 Frank Broyles Award
The Frank Broyles Award is given to the best coach in college football. Wait, no. I'm sorry. The best assistant coach in college football. Wow. Fancy! The award probably comes with a free Dodge Stratus.
Better Award Title: The Don't Think You Have a Shot at Becoming Head Coach Here But Please Accept This $28 Trophy Award
#3 Olympic silver medal
A gold medal means you achieved your dreams, while a bronze medal sends you away happy that you got something. Silver just makes you second-guess yourself for the rest of your life.
Better Award Title: The Should Have Trained a Little Bit Harder Medal
#2 Lady Byng Trophy
It's the only sports trophy with "Lady" in the title and it is given to recognize "gentlemanly play" in the NHL. Instead of a trophy, they should just tape a "KICK ME" sign to the winner's back.
Better Award Title: There is no more humiliating name than "Lady Byng Trophy."
#1 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
Congratulations, fella! Of all of the guys not good enough to start in the NBA, you reign supreme! Only if the MLS gave out an award for best backup would the Sixth Man lose its least prestigious award award.
Better Award Title: Best of the Worst Award
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#1 NBA Development League MVP
Seriously. It exits. The winners in its 12 years of existence are:
Ansu Sesay
Devin Brown
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Matt Carroll
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BMW Cuts Off Toyota, GM and Ford in California
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The most coveted prize for the California car buyer is the ability to drive solo in the carpool lane. There are two ways to do this:
1. Buy an all-electric or natural gas car. Let's say that you want to spend less than $35,000. Then your most available all-electric choices are Nissan LEAF and the Ford Focus Electric. The problem with these cars is that most people shun them because they are -- rightfully -- afraid of running out of electricity, and they may be stuck on the freeway. With only approximately 75 miles range, sales of these cars are bleak for a reason.
2. Buy a car that's electric for the first 6 to 38 miles, and then a gasoline engine kicks in to ensure that you can drive and refuel the car just like any conventional petrol car. This gets you some of the electric car benefits, but none of the "range anxiety" worry of the all-electric cars.
The cars in this latter category in the market today are General Motors' (GM) Chevrolet Volt, the Toyota (TM) Prius Plug-In, and two models from Ford (F) just hitting the market now, called C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi. Net after-tax rebates, all of these cars sell for around $30,000. As evidenced by the 2012 sales data, this latter group of cars vastly outsell the all-electrics -- and sales are growing rapidly.
So what's the problem? Just buy the Volt, the Prius Plug-In, or any of the Fords, and drive alone in the California carpool lane! No?
Actually, while this will work just fine right now, this convenient party is coming to an end -- fast. You see, only 40,000 of these permits will be provided. The program only started recently, and by early October 2012 approximately 6,000 had been handed out. Now that Ford is entering the market this month, the pace should accelerate and I would be shocked if these permits don't dry up by the second half of 2013.
So what happens when these coveted 40,000 permits are exhausted? Will you then be forced to buy a potentially more expensive ($50,000 to $100,000) Tesla (TSLA) Model S? Or will you live with range anxiety in a car that may only go 75 miles on a charge, with no back-up safety valve?
Actually, no. In a story that is all but certain to set the automotive world ablaze in strife, California's regulatory bureaucrats are on track to grant what appears to be a special status that in practice will apply to only one car -- made by BMW, nonetheless.


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On May 25, 2010, Secretary Clinton delivered closing remarks at the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. The Secretary said: "On behalf of all of the American delegation, I want to thank our generous hosts, Vice-Premier Wang and State Councilor Dai, for their excellent preparation and the extraordinary time that has been given to this dialogue, along with the Chinese team and the American team. This dialogue is the premier forum for one of the most important and complex relationships in the world. And the breadth and depth of our delegation continues to grow, because it reflects the agenda that we are working on together."
Secretary Clinton emphasized that the Strategic and Economic Dialogue reflects the maturity, durability, and strength of the U.S.-China relationship. The Secretary continued:
"Now, as we have said many times, we do not agree on every issue. We don't agree even sometimes on the perception of the issue. But that is partly what this dialogue is about. It is a place where we can discuss everything, as State Councilor Dai said, from Taiwan to universal human rights. And in the course of doing so, we are developing that positive, cooperative, and comprehensive understanding that leads to the relationship for the 21st century that both President Obama and President Hu Jintao put into motion when they agreed to do this dialogue.
"The success of the U.S.-China relationship will ultimately be measured by the results we deliver to our people. Do our dialogues and our collaborations produce changes that people see in their daily lives, and that contribute to global progress or not? That is both our challenge and our responsibility.""So, this round of the dialogue did not solve all of our shared problems, but it did produce a number of concrete results...One in particular is in our efforts to meet the challenges of climate change and clean energy. We signed an agreement that, for the first time, will allow American experts to work closely with Chinese colleagues to begin exploring China's vast natural gas potential. We believe that could well lead to new economic opportunities in both countries, and a lower carbon emission load for our planet."
The Secretary also highlighted U.S.-China consultations on people-to-people exchanges. Earlier, President Obama announced a goal of sending 100,000 American students to China in the next 4 years to learn Mandarin, to experience Chinese culture, and to learn about the hospitality of the Chinese people, while they serve as ambassadors for the United States in China. Chinese State Councilor Liu announced 10,000 scholarships for American students. Secretary Clinton said:
"Our U.S.-China relationship must extend beyond the halls of government to our homes, our businesses, and our schools. And these exchanges really offer the opportunity for people to connect and collaborate, and they remind us of how much we have in common."
Secretary Clinton also spoke about U.S.-China discussions on global stability and security. She said:
"As part of this dialogue, we also had our most serious high-level discussion to date on development, which is a core pillar of our foreign policy, along with diplomacy and defense. And we had very frank and detailed conversations about international security challenges and regional hot spots, including Iran and North Korea. We stressed the importance of reaching a conclusion on resolution of the United Nations Security Council to send a message to Iran to, 'Live up to your international responsibilities or face growing isolation and consequences.'
"Similarly, with respect to North Korea, the United States and China share the objective of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Last year, we worked to pass and enforce a strong UN Security Council resolution in the wake of North Korea's nuclear test. Now we must work together again to address the serious challenge provoked by the sinking of the South Korean ship.
"We are looking forward to working with our friends in South Korea. We appreciated the very statesmanlike approach that President Lee is following, and the prudent measures that he announced in his speech. No one is more concerned about the peace and stability in this region than the Chinese. We know this is a shared responsibility. And in the days ahead, we will work with the international community and our Chinese colleagues to fashion an effective and appropriate response. The consultations between China and the United States have started here in Beijing. They continue very closely, and we expect to be working together to resolve this matter.
"China and the United States are two great nations with a compelling interest in global stability and security. We have different histories, and are at different stages in our development. But we recognize that we share a responsibility for meeting the challenges of our time, from combating climate change to curbing nuclear proliferation and re-balancing the global economy. This dialogue is a mechanism to exercise that collective leadership and meet our collective responsibilities."
Read the Secretary's full remarks here.
P. writes:
Can americans finally reached freedom to be producing indipendent from china and open producing facilities in their country or they still must be producing everything overseas?
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I just read a BBC news item reporting that Sec. Clinton had arrived in S. Korea, and I was struck by the photo of her walking past her honor guard.
Here she is dealing with a crisis that would make most diplomats sweat bullets and she's looking cool as a can be, like it's all in a day's work.
I guess it is at that.
I'm reminded of former Deputy Sec. Armitage in his role in keeping the peace between India and Pakistan back in 2002.
I wish her all the best, and look forward to her reporting back home that diplomacy has once again been able to "stop the car in time."
I kind of think that's going to require both China and the US and friends putting a heavy foot on the brake pedal simultaneously.
Unlike that situation, the basic question with this one is how do you stop a war before it starts if the agressive party cannot be reasoned with?
I sure hope the Sec. has got the answer to that in her toolkit.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
I think things went well at The Great Hall of The People. Everyone seemed to have a positive outlook after their meetings,or face to face dialogue Sessions, with their counterparts in Beijing..:) The Official of our countries seem to be building on the Educational and Economic parnerships of our Citizens, to form closer bonds of progress in the coming Years.
Anyways, i thought you all looked good in the photos in "The Hall of the People of Beijing, China".Nice paintings of the Mountains and the Great Wall of China in the back ground...:)
Cya...Officials..&..Hillary, have a wonderful visit on your journeys throughout Asia..:)
Palgye in South Korea writes:
sorry, former president of Korea No Moo Hyeun, He fight all kind of "dirty rotten pyramid cartel in South-Korea", that point resembles President Barack Obama. But, now i deny all kind of No Moo Hyeun`s baranch, they ignore three times to me. i understand their`s mind. i bears two times. but, third is not.
i abandoned my life and my family and friend, also money and go to happyhan.kr but, when they are notice winning`s smell, they throw end of life.(just my opinion)
really, i can`t do anything. any thinking.
yes, 1980`s but, Please, tell to me, where are going to. i think, they are not democrat, just pursuit power. maybe, end of election President Lee`s side say to me, you are the left and the opposite say to me, your living place is the right. before i said someone, i going to the left, so many person said slang and "i know you and your family, don`t do that by behavior, eye`s"
my start line is simple, South-Korea is needing CHANGE from and for the normal person for not rotten, not bribe society. but, three men, one woman`s fan club break
my dream. not sayng, just eys`s you are not, go away. never appear to ours land. i`m very sad, lost my aim. now, i living only for money.


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THUMBS UP: If you are a regular reader of The Journal, you have seen Wil Burdorf's picture and read his name many times as he hands out an award to a young person, or participates in some community activity, or encourages people to do something for the good of veterans or for youth.
Burdorf doesn't really care about getting publicity for himself, but the fact that he is so often there, that he is leading, or is working for this project or that program, is proof of his worthiness for this year's Brown County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.
It would be hard to find anyone with his energy and dedication, regardless of their age, in New Ulm or anywhere.
Congratulations to Burdorf, and we wish him well in the Minnesota State Outstanding Senior Citizen competition at the Minnesota State Fair.
Amazing Quest!
THUMBS UP: For a lot of people, exercising for the sake of exercising can turn boring in a hurry. But if there is a reason to get out and be active, it becomes fun.
That's why we like the idea of the Amazing Quest! being held today, starting at 10 a.m. in Hermann Heights Park. Developed by Mikyla Denny, the quest sends people walking, biking or running around to various sites in New Ulm (driving is verboten) to undertake tasks and receive clues for the next stop.
It sounds like a fun way to get people to exercise, which is why it's being co-sponsored by Hearts Beat Back: The Heart of New Ulm.
Still time for the fair
THUMBS UP: Another fun way to get some exercise is to stroll around the Brown County Fair, which continues this weekend. There's plenty to see and do, and a couple of trips up and down the fairgrounds are a good way to burn off some mini-donuts.
Verify the Vikings
THUMBS DOWN: It seems odd for Gov. Mark Dayton to suddenly be suspicious of the financial claims made by the Minnesota Vikings and their owner, Zygi Wilf. But in light of a New Jersey civil court case that found Wilf has been less than honest in some property development deal, Dayton called on the Stadium Authority " to have its legal counsel assure them and the people of Minnesota that all of the representations made by the team and its owners are truthful and accurate."
Of course, we would have hoped that the state's various legal advisors and attorneys would have been doing this all along. The Vikings financial statements be open and its agreements and commitments should be clearly spelled out in binding legal documents, one would think.
It seems a bit late to be thinking, "Hey, can we trust these guys?" But it's better to check it out now than be surprised later.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (218 votes).
In short: A really enjoyable race, cheap and a competitive fieldDate of review: August 11, 2015
In short: Fast 5k.In full: Good little Monday evening run organised by people who know what to do! Enjoyed it.Date of review: July 10, 2014
In short: Lovely setting, traffic free, superbly organised, flat, fairly priced.Date of review: June 14, 2014
In short: Great course, traffic free, inspiring marshalls, potential for a PB. What more could you want? Date of review: April 5, 2014
In short: Good way to start the weekendIn full: It's a nice flat quiet course, and on a cold bright morning it's very scenic. The marshals are cheerful and helpful. Couple of minor points - my garmin measured 10.30 miles, which seemed quite a big in accuracy over the distance - though I didn't hear anyone else mention it, so maybe just me. Also the toilets were still locked 5 mins before the gun, which the organisers were doing their best to resolve, but it made for a bit of a rush. Overall though, enjoyed it and would recommend.Date of review: March 10, 2014
In short: 4 Lap Course in Battersea ParkIn full: Well organised, nice treats at the end. Date of review: December 6, 2013
In short: Flat, fast, great marshallsIn full: Flat, fast, great support from marshalls. My only remarks are that runners have to use the park's toilets and that time chip is not available.Date of review: June 17, 2013
In short: Fast, friendly size, fluid organisation but no-frills In full: Part of an evening race series, the 5km course consisted of 2 large laps of Battersea Park, on tarmac. Set a road pb on in this race despite racing over the same distance 2 days prior so definite speed potential, comparable to the Serpie course in Hyde Park. Battersea is used for all the Sri Chinmoy London races so it could get a bit boring if you were booked in for the entire series but knowing the course is also an advantage. Friendly atmosphere yet competitive at the top end and age group medals and water/squash at the end were a nice touch for a bargain race. Great way to spend an evening, only qualm would be that some of the other park users seemed blissfully unaware of the fact there was a race on and at that time of day it's pretty busy.Date of review: April 19, 2013
In short: Great RunIn full: Very well organised and marshalled. Good value compared to other races. Look forward to the next one.Date of review: March 3, 2013
In short: Great race, slick organisation, good valueIn full: This was my first Self transcendance race, and I was not disappointed! It was the 10m on saturday morning and I loved the fact I was on the train on the way home by 10am!Organisation was super, turned up, registered within seconds, bag drop was easy and efficient. Enough toilets for number of runners, banana and snack bar afterwards, and all for £8, can't go wrong in my book!Date of review: September 13, 2012
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This I know to be true – Steve really doesn't like it when the cows are accidentally let out to roam the country side.
I have proof he doesn't like it.
Once again, I had to help milk the cows the second weekend of deer season. Sunday morning I was up bright and early, and milked all the cows with Steve and Joey. Russell was hunting.
That milking went off without a hitch. No roaming cows; leaking bulk tank; no nothing.
But, Sunday afternoon I pulled a big one.
I can't remember the last time I milked in the afternoon, which was blatantly obvious to all those other employees that were helping.
Steve directed me to help him set up the milk house and then go up to bring the cows down from the barn. While I was doing that, he would set up the milking parlor and start milking while I did the outside chores.
I was down with that. I like being outside.
I walked up to the compost barn and noticed that all the cows were ready to get out and be milked. I would have to say 90 percent of them were standing near the gate waiting to be let out. Creatures of habit they are.
I opened all the proper gates and started walking them down to the parlor.
While walking to the west end of the barn, I realized I forgot to close some of the proper gates. I looked to the east and I knew, by the actions of the remaining cows that I just committed a major flubber.
Those cows were standing still, looking out over the fence line, ears perked up, and bellowing to beat the band.
That, definitely, is not a good sign. The ears always give it away.
I realized I forgot to close the gates to keep the cows in the walk lane.
My well-known farm whistle is deafening. I put my fingers up to my mouth and let it rip. I didn't hear an answer from Steve, so I let another one fly.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"
Ooh, I could tell he was mad at me just by the way he answered my whistle.
The man continued to whine, whine, whine, while we were trying to herd approximately 70 cows back into the barn.
Oh, those cows were having fun. I was enjoying watching them. Some were head-butting the large round bales of corn stalks. Others were running up the enormous pile of bedding we have stock piled. Others were sneaking into the hay shed and catching a quick bite of the greenest, best-smelling hay they had seen in a while.
Yes, the cows were having a blast.
My husband was not.
I wasn't upset that I accidentally let the cows out to romp-n-roam. They were enjoying themselves.
Steve was whining because they are, "so wound up it's going to be impossible to get them back into the barn."
Eventually, we herded the wild beasts into the holding area to be milked.
I noticed the cows seemed to be crapping a bit more than usual and, negligently, I said something about it.
"Well, I would imagine they are still not settled down from being so wound up before milking," Steve said with a sly smile.
Thank goodness his disgust never lasts very long.
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The 199-page book is filled with all the action from 2013's Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival as well as selections of the equestrian lifestyle itself, with atmosphere shots of the largest and longest-running event in horse sports. As a host of selection trials and qualifiers for some of the biggest international events, including the FTI World Cup Finals and the Olympic games, riders of all ages and disciplines make the trek to Wellington for the 12-week event, creating a microcosm of all things equine. This book captures that energy, grace and athleticism with shots from powerful hunter and jumper competition, and the delicate and practiced ballet of dressage—showing the true power and beauty of the horse paired with maximum concentration and control of the rider.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (501 votes).
In short: Beautiful but brutalIn full: The weather was kind for my first running of the Snowdonia Marathon, and the views were exceptional. The climbs are challenging, and anyone who ran the final climb has my utmost respect! After the first big downhill my legs were already starting to hurt, but nursed them through to the end and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Good support, especially at the finish in Llanberis. Hope to be back next year. Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: My first time running Snowdon and this is now my favourite race of all time. The atmosphere, organisation and route make this unbeatable in my eyes.Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Great race, fantastic organisation, awewome sceneryIn full: Thoroughly enjoyed the race. the hills were tough but a great sense of achievement once at the top. highly recommend to anyone wanting a serious challenge in a beautiful part of the world.Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve this race !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In full: I was just happy to be there after 12 months of injuries and illness. Just a few weeks ago I was looking at not being able to run , so lining up at the start in the sunshine was fantastic.Unlike the vast majority or "normal" people , but very like the majority of runners , I really enjoyed the slog up Pen Y Pass , but not as much as running all the way down into Beddgeler! To be fair , that's probably what caused the wheels to spectacularly come off at 20 miles but anyway it was a pleasure to descend at speed and snatch quick glimpses of the beautiful surroundings. The long drag out of Beddgelert took it's toll today as did all the inclines which is odd as the weather was about as good as it can get for running a marathon and last year , it was about as bad as it can get but I ran a better , stronger race !?Anyway , after being shot by the cramp sniper a couple of times in various muscles I managed to give it big legs on the finishing straight along the main street in Llanberis which was lined with very loud and encouraging supporters!I will be back again next year and recommend this race to be tried at least once by anyone who fancies a crack at a marathon.I'm learning very slowly that endurance is about patience , not about pushing hard from the start line and this course is a harsh teacher !!!Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: wonderful all round Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Great scenery, tough route but no rain this year!In full: Thank you all the organisers, marshalls and supporters for making this my favourite marathon for the 3rd time! The sun shone too making me smile through the pain!Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Brilliant-the snow maiden never fails to surprise-a beautiful sunny smiley dayDate of review: October 28, 2012
In short: Fantastic race again. Diolch yn fawr, bawb! In full: Love this race soooo much. It was my first ever marathon, and this was my 4th Snod and 9th mara. Can't wait until next year, when my legs should be working again! Date of review: October 28, 2012
In short: Great race.One for the calendar.Date of review: October 28, 2012
In short: What a special day. Deserves to be number 1Date of review: October 28, 2012
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Results of the 2012 NCTE, Sections, and CEE Elections:
April Baker-Bell and Dr. David E. Kirkland selected to serve on NCTE's 2012 Annual Convention Rainbow Strand Planning Team.
Dr. Keith Gilyard named 2011-2012 President of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Dr. Elaine Richardson named 2011 Chair of the Black Caucus at the NCTE Annual Convention.
Kendra Mitchell, Florida State University, Tallahassee was named the 2011 recipient of the Barksdale Turner Scholarship in African American/Black Literature.
Black Caucus Executive Committee MeetingNCTE Annual ConventionFriday, November 16, 20129:15 am - 10:45 amMGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NevadaProducers Room, Level Two, MGM GrandBlack Caucus Open Forum MeetingNCTE Annual ConventionFriday, November 16, 201211:00 am - 12:15 pmMGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NevadaRoom 204, Level Two
Cultural Celebration & Social EventPresented by the Black Caucus and Latino CaucusSocial Event Sponsored by Michigan State University's Center for Applied Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Arts and HumanitiesNCTE Annual ConventionFriday, November 16, 20127:15 pm - 8:15 pm Cultural Celebration8:15 pm - 12:00 am Social EventMGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NevadaGrand Ballroom Room 113, Level OneWhen most of us think of Las Vegas, our minds shift to the incessant ring of slot machines, the glare of pulsing neon lights, the glitz and the glamour of the Vegas Strip, but tonight we celebrate the talents of students who reside in the backdrop of the revelry. So hear the call of drums, la música, festive colors, hip hop style, and talented students, as the Black and Latino Caucuses celebrate the children of Las Vegas. Spoken word poetry, mariachis, a drum line, dramatic monologues, and various dance groups, all performed by youth from Las Vegas schools. These young people will delight you and make you proud to live in our diverse world. After the performances, stay and relax with us, as we continue our celebration with a wine and cheese reception topped off with dancing and head bopping to the rhythms of a DJ. Remember, Las Vegas is a town that never sleeps! So you will still have time to go out and enjoy after this amazing evening presented collectively by the Black and Latino Caucuses for all NCTE members and guests.
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This year didn't quite meet industry expectations on a number of fronts. First, after getting off to an encouraging start, sales began to fizzle come September — later though than when sales stalled in 2011. Industry executives reported that while sales remain in the low single digits, mainly between 3 and 5 percent, they are confident that the trend is heading back up.
In addition, the expectation was that the builder market would continue to lag while growth was set to come from the residential sector. But that didn't quite happen either. Most growth came from the builder market which tends to use value or moderate priced flooring, according to industry executives. The replacement business, which didn't ramp up as expected, typically offers suppliers the opportunity to sell better goods.
"There's more uncertainty in the marketplace," said Russell Grizzle, CEO of Mannington. "We had forecasted this as the big turnaround year. We thought this was it. It got off to a good start in the first quarter and then slowed down and we had to make adjustments." Despite this, Grizzle said the company continues to grow and 11 months in, the company is ahead of projections.
Brian Carson, president of Mohawk said that while the market has been relatively flat, it does show encouraging signs. "The economy is on the upswing. It's going to be choppy but on the improvement side," he said.
Kevin Biedermann, senior vice president, residential flooring at Armstrong, said 2012 is the start of a recovery and that while the market's 3 percent growth was on target with what was forecasted, it didn't come the way the company had expected.
"We thought, all in, the market would be up around 3 percent — better than flat but not incredibly robust. What we thought is we'd get a little bit in new construction and a recovery in the remodel, repair and renovation market," Biedermann said. "Eleven months in, the new construction market is better than expected and we think that will continue. What we have not seen is the return of the remodel market. For us and for most folks, that's the larger market — probably about 75 percent."
Still, Biedermann said that the market is up and the company sees a lot of opportunity. "Folks are looking for solutions to their projects. Consumers are educated, and are using their own money so every penny counts. They are looking for solutions that have value — beyond price point — such as style, quality and performance. These are more important than saving 'X' cents a foot. People are saying that they'd rather get what they want and need, rather than regretting a purchase to save a couple of hundred dollars. It's all about the shopping process, a trusted brand and knowledgeable salespeople who can sell the right product for different solutions."
Biedermann said the changing landscape "reaffirms Armstrong's approach which is to offer a value, performance and design story." He added, "We have been making investments in the downturn and we think we and our partners are very well positioned. Our strategy appears to be working. We estimate we will finish the year significantly better than market."
While growth in 2012 was modest, according to Shaw president Randy Merritt, he said that the company had success with a number of initiatives taken during the year.
"In 2012, Shaw introduced several new programs and products that were extremely successful and effective in providing our dealers with new tools. Highlights included our new styles under the Anso Nylon brand, expanding our Shaw Web Studio program, solidifying our hold in the carpet tile market with the most eco-friendly high performing products and growing our HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection to include the most stylish and fashionable products in the market today. Every year, we roll out new products using easy-to-shop displays, providing the service our dealers need to secure sales and backing our products with a commitment to social environmental responsibility," said Merritt.
Shaw remained steadfast in its support of important social programs in 2012. Explained Merritt, "In 2012, we became the second national sponsor of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway to benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This represents important corporate social responsibility progress and we are looking forward to developing this partnership in new and creative ways in 2013. Giving back for Shaw is so important and we are very proud to have joined forces with such an influential, life-saving organization with the ability to have a worldwide impact on how children with cancer are treated. This new partnership is incredibly rewarding for Shaw Industries and our partners."
Increasing raw material prices are impacting just about all product categories. Hardwood flooring makers have already posted price increases in the 6 percent range on both engineered and solid product and vinyl suppliers said that increases in their sector may not be far behind.
Most flooring categories are experiencing growth at opposite ends of the spectrum — at the low end entry-level price points or at the high end —- with little movement in the middle. Ralph Boa, CEO at Beaulieu, told FCW that entry level carpet is in demand while the middle market is hurting.
Laminate too is performing best with high-end niche product that includes features like handscraping and beveled edges and in the lower end where companies are at battle with cheap imports.
An increase in U.S. production of categories including wood, LVT and tile is also contributing to growth for many suppliers. Mannington is now bringing its commercial LVT production stateside through its acquisition of Amtico. At its December convention, Mohawk showed an increased amount of product make in the U.S. including wood and tile. Other companies too have made moves to bring production here as well.
Most growth has come from the hard surface area. In some cases, tile makers are seeing close to 10 percent increases while LVT continues to rise and wood makers too are realizing meaningful growth.
Handscraped woods and Alterna groutable premium tile are two products in the Armstrong assortment that are helping to grow business beyond the market norm, according to Biedermann. "Our handscraped business has grown amazingly," he said. "For this year, we invested in technologies that have dramatically improved our competitiveness and we are manufacturing both solid and engineered handscraped products in the U.S. We call the collection American Scrape and introduced the products into the Southwest this summer with terrific results. The collection will be rolled out across the rest of the country first quarter 2013. Alterna also continues to grow. The addition of Alterna Reserve collection and introduction of Alterna 12 x 12 tiles this year continues to drive impressive results."
Merritt said that Shaw's hard surface business continues to grow, primarily driven by new opportunities in the commercial and residential builder/multifamily segments. "The hardwood business is benefiting from increased new home construction and we have found many opportunities for our resilient products in virtually every segment we sell into," he said. "Other businesses, such as Shaw Living, Shaw Sports Turf and Manufactured Housing have all shown improvement this year.
"Our Anderson Hardwood business," he continued, "has been a leader for us in the realm of American-made manufacturing and marketing. The business has undergone positive growth changes and will continue to introduce industry-leading hardwood floors that help further our innovative style and performance advantages."
Mannington's strong position in the LVT market — made even stronger by this year's acquisition of Amtico — is one area that the company saw increases this year. Grizzle said that LVT is growing at virtually the same rate at specialty retail as it is in commercial. "We will continue to expand in LVT," he said, adding that the company will come out with a substantial amount of product in each of its product categories come January that will continue to drive sales growth for the company.
Mohawk recently held its annual convention and a number of initiatives there, including new product in both hard and soft surface, were aimed at continuing momentum built throughout 2012. The third phase of SmartStrand Silk, the premium super soft carpet first introduced a year ago, launched Nov. 30 at Solutions and displays are set to ship Dec. 12. The new Wear-Dated Embrace soft nylon product was also launched with displays shipping Dec. 12 as well. New laminate and hardwood programs debuted here too.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Superb eventIn full: Undulating course but with some fast downhill sections, extremely well organised, lots of support throughout the course, fantastic goody bag including a great hoodyDate of review: November 4, 2015
In short: Great event definite PB potential In full: A relatively flat course, nice atmosphere, plenty of marshals and support throughout the course. Chip timing and Vets prizes would be possible improvements yes an added cost but sure runners would be prepared for a pound or two increase Date of review: October 26, 2015
In short: Great eventIn full: Well organised, friendly atmosphere, PB potential route fantastic support and a great medalDate of review: November 19, 2014
In short: If you are looking for a PB and want an event that is the best organised half marathon this is the oneIn full: Read Scotts review as it sums up this event perfectly, great organisation, friendly faces,lots of fantastic support all the way round,great finishing in the staduim, great for spectators, nice medal and tech t-shirt the positives just go on and on a definite one on the calendar for meDate of review: April 29, 2013
In short: A thoroughably enjoyable eventIn full: My 1st Half marathon,one or two small glitches but nothing serious,nice touches like water bottles with tops removed at the water stations. The finish was hardwork due to the rain (grass) but could be easily sorted. Great event will definitely be back againDate of review: March 18, 2013
In short: Great way to start the yearIn full: A bit of a walk to the start but helps you warm up,slightly disorganised start,didn't hear a gun? just saw people moving ahead! Plenty of hills in the 1st 5miles but running in a pack didn't really notice them. Plenty of encouragement from marshalls and spectators, tough hill to the finish,overall a nice variety and nothing too hardDate of review: January 30, 2013
In short: Undulating but not hardIn full: A very well organised event, plenty of marshalls,undulating route but nothing too severe,great goody bag, quality long sleeve top and cakes at the finish definitely be back next yearDate of review: November 5, 2012
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The World Bank announces $700m for women's and children's health
The World Bank has announced it will invest $700 million through the end of 2015 to help developing countries reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for women and children's health.
Oxfam on MDGs: Tackle inequality to reach poverty goals
The world's governments will meet at a special session of the UN General Assembly this week to take stock of progress toward the Millennium Development Goals, and plan for a new global development
Oxfam India response to Delhi rape sentencing
In response to the Delhi rape case sentencing today Oxfam India CEO, Nisha Agrawal, said:
Oxfam reaction: MEPs' biofuel compromise is not enough to tackle hunger in poor countries
The European Parliament's compromise in capping the share of biofuels made from food crops at 6 per cent of the EU's energy demand in transport by 2020 is disappointing, Oxfam said today.
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Paul Anthony to appear on 'Chautauqua People'
Longtime Chautauquan Paul Anthony will be the next person featured on the new Access TV Channel 5 program called "Chautauqua People," which debuted in July. Anthony has been a Chautauquan for 33 summer seasons.
"Chautauqua People" will feature special guests who have interesting connections to Chautauqua Institution such as Anthony, who was instrumental in establishing the Catholic House and enriching the Catholic community.
Anthony has spent over 45 years performing in all manner of broadcast and non-broadcast media. He has worked for every major network including 20 years as weatherman on the NBC and CBS affiliates in Washington, D.C. Anthony has hosted countless panel- discussion and talk shows, did network radio for ABC and Mutual, is frequently seen and heard nationally on PBS including over 40 years as the announcer on the PBS program Washington Week and has done extensive work as a commercial, corporate spokesman and narrator for Discovery and PBS among others. Paul is a graduate of Georgetown University and attended Catholic University's Graduate School of Speech and Drama.
Anthony will be interviewed by "Chautauqua People" producer John Viehe, a member of the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees. Dr. Viehe teaches psychology at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, during the academic year.
The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m, each day beginning on Aug. 3 with the last airing on Aug. 9.
Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner's analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter or on a digital television that has been recently autoscanned.


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Here's how RW members rated this race (101 votes).
In short: disappointed in organisationIn full: very disappointed that change of date clashed with x-country league race so I could not compete and no response when I asked organiser about refund of entry fee. A sorry would have been nice even if a refund was impossibleDate of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Ice under foot did not make for a personal best!!In full: Really hard race, mainly due to the icy conditions and freezing cold weather which then suddenly turned hot so I was rather caught out in 3 layers, woolly hat and legwarmers!! It was advertised as flat but was definitely hilly and some of it I felt very unsteady on my feet as there was so much mud and ice. DId anyone else find it really challenging or was it just me?!Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Big freeze didn't help this oneIn full: I wouldn't argue with some of the earlier feedback but there were some positives to take from this race (honestly!). The results were posted on www.southlondonfives.co.uk within 3 hours of the finish. I made the distance 10k spot on. I spoke to the organiser and he said there was no option but to change the course at the last minute due to hazardous conditions at the far side of the railway track near the car park. I double-checked before going home and it was dangerous to walk on, let alone run. Finally, the race could and perhaps should have been cancelled but the organiser had alreading postponed once because of a mix-up at the council (and they still wouldn't open the gate for us!) and didn't want to let people down for a second time. Perhaps this was the wrong decision in hindsight? Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Park run with definite school sports feel to itIn full: Felt like a change of scenery for a training run but not like a proper race - that gate! -insecure bag storage, absence of kilometre markings - see forum for further comments.Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: waste of a sundayIn full: did anyone have a garmin tracking the distance?as this was my 1st 10k i thouhgt about it hard looking for course details but got none, but it says it was flat so i thought id go for it...well i wish i hadnt, i dont think this was very good especially for someone just starting out running to see a race organised so bad and having to give way to people!! again more toilets needed as 1 is not enough.i would only run this again if it was organised by a different person/companyDate of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Organised hmmmmmIn full: A course that even the organiser could not explain. A nasty leaf style gate that was a disater. And as most people will comment on 'TEE SHIRT what tee shirt'.And a note for MATT CLARE it may have been me that the lead runner colided with in the gate area, but he did say sorry.With 95per cent of the run on muddy grass or snowy areas I dont think I will rush to enter again. Marshals did a great job and thanks to them for coming out for what started as a very cold day. MORE WC's are a must as if you wanted to go it must have been a wicked delay or use of the trees.And a final note for the orgainser (And I have organised events myself so I feel I can comment). MORE info is needed for runners in advance of the start line so we ALL know what we have entered for, and this would help you to have less to do on the day.Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: shambolicIn full: Sorry but there's not much good to say about this one. From a distinct lack of advance info to no advance registration, one (mixed) loo, a shambolic and late start, no t shirt or goody bag and a very 'interesting' course. It reminded me of a half-baked school cross country from my eighties comprehensive with more twists and turns than the Labour governement and lots of giving way to oncoming runners on the 4 1/2 lap course. If anone got a PB (other than first-timers) I would be very suprised. The organisers website bills it as a fun run and I guess if that's your thing then it hits the spot. Serious runners beware!Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Running up and down a football pitch is not my idea of funIn full: Ist off, its not flat. No where near. 2ndly, more than half the race is on a playing field - not Swanley Park. Dull dull dull. 3rd, who in their right mind designs a course where you have to cross a kissing gate in both directions against oncoming runners? Insane. And finally, where's my t shirt? Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: Definitely not flat!In full: Really a run over the same hill (undulation?)in Swanley Paek 4 times. Wouldn't have come if I'd realised that - haven't got the mental strength for laps and hills together!Having said that, it was a thump around in the fresh air and a medal for a tenner which I think is pretty good value. Apparently there were last minute changes to the course due to the weather, so maybe it was flat to start with.Date of review: January 11, 2009
In short: a little more organisation and it would have been just about okIn full: only one toilet, poor signposting, distance was short, finish was poorly indicated, really needs sorting out.Marshalls were nice though.Date of review: January 11, 2009
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Debates of April 23rd, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #44 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was cards.
- Question Period
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Pest Control Products Act
- Organ Donor Registry Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
- Claudette Taschereau
- National Volunteer Week
- Communication Games
- Birds are Back Celebrity Challenge
- Canadian Blood Services
- Automotive Industry
- United Way of Canada
- Armenian Community
- Afghanistan
- Global Youth Service Day
- Child trafficking
- The Environment
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Robert Fowler and Louis Guay
- Taxation
- Foreign Affairs
- The Economy
- Foreign Affairs
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- Justice
- Transport
- Agri-food Industry
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- Employment Insurance
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- Presence in the Gallery
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Business of the House
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- Business of Supply
- Message from the Senate
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Armenian Community
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
[Member spoke in Armenian.]
Mr. Speaker, five years ago, on April 21, 2004, the House of Commons passed Motion No. 380, presented by Ms. Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, the then Bloc Québécois member for Laval. That motion finally recognized the historical reality of the Armenian genocide of 1915.
Tomorrow, a number of members of the Armenian community will gather on Parliament Hill to mark the 94th anniversary of that genocide, the first of the 20th century.
We continue to support the Armenian community in its desire to see this reality acknowledged by the entire international community, and we hope that the Turkish government will shortly accept responsibility for this event, so that the victims' descendants can begin the process of healing.
In the meantime, the Bloc Québécois members remember with them and, as always, extend their total support.
Statements By Members
April 23rd, 2009 / 2:05 p.m.
Ben Lobb Huron—Bruce, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise in the House today to recognize a few of my constituents who serve in the Canadian armed forces in Afghanistan: my lifetime friend Ryan Crawford, Justin Lyon, Cameron Bruce, James Kirk, Kieran Kirk, Damon Arbour, Chris Farrish, Judd Beasley, a family with two generations of service, Mike Lassiline, and Mike's grandfather, Leonard Fisher, who served in Italy during World War II, Brendon Dinning and let us not forget his older brother, Matthew Dinning, who also served in Afghanistan and paid the ultimate price on April 22, 2006.
I would like to also recognize the communities and legions in Huron—Bruce for their continued support of our troops.
These courageous individuals and their families should be honoured for their service and the sacrifices they have made. I admire them for putting their lives on the line to allow us to live in this great nation.
Global Youth Service Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ruby Dhalla Brampton—Springdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow marks the beginning of Global Youth Service Day. It is the largest celebration of youth volunteerism in the world. Youth are the future of our communities and our country.
Over the years, this celebration has brought together more than 40 million young people from over 120 countries who are committed to giving back to their community.
In particular, I want to commend and congratulate the youth from Brampton-Springdale Youth Advisory Council. BSYAC is for youth and by youth who are working to develop and design solutions on issues like youth violence and drugs. Most recently, they held a forum to stop youth violence. It was attended by teachers, parents, principals, Peel police and many community leaders, everyone working together to make a difference.
Young people in our community are making a real difference in the lives of the residents of Brampton—Springdale. Let us use Global Youth Service Day as an opportunity to spread the message. The ideas, the passions and the dreams of young people have the power to make a difference. Young people are the future of our country.
Child trafficking
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, Quebec, like the rest of Canada, is faced today with crimes against the most vulnerable members of our society: our children. We have a duty to protect our citizens by using all of the tools available to us to protect families, and especially the children who represent our future.
Nevertheless, the Bloc voted against the interests of Quebec youth by voting against Bill C-268, thereby turning its back on basic human values.
The Bloc was the only party to vote against that bill, the purpose of which is to impose a minimum sentence for offences involving the trafficking of persons under the age of 18 years.
Yet they boast that they are defending the interests of Quebeckers. Will the under-18s be sacrificed by the Bloc? Turning their backs on youth protection, that is the Bloc way.
The Environment
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, this morning several MPs were excited to meet a wonderful author by the name of Alanna Mitchell, who wrote a fabulous book called Sea Sick, which is about the state of our oceans around the world. I personally want to thank the member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca and the parliamentary conservation caucus for putting this on today.
Our oceans are in a serious state. All parliamentarians, all citizens of Canada and, in fact, the world must take a new approach to the repair and to the rehabilitation of our oceans. Without our oceans, there would be no life on the planet.
To understand the current state of our planet, I highly recommend that every Canadian get a copy of Alanna Mitchell's book Sea Sick.
All of us want to thank Alanna Mitchell for bringing this to the attention of the House of Commons. We wish her success.
Hopefully the world can act to protect the safety of our oceans.
Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Brent Rathgeber Edmonton—St. Albert, AB
Mr. Speaker, as the world faces a daunting financial crisis, Canadians know that their Conservative government is a sound manager of the economy. They know we would never raise economy-killing taxes. In fact, our economic action plan has already reduced taxes by a further $20 billion.
Unfortunately, the Liberal Party has another plan. Just last week the Liberal leader and member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore said, "We will have to raise taxes". The Liberal plan is to raise taxes on all Canadian families.
The Liberals said that they would reverse the 2% GST cut that this Conservative government made. Then they said that they would bring in a job-killing carbon tax. Now they are openly talking about broad, wide-sweeping increases to taxes across the board.
Canadians have a right to know this. What taxes are the Liberals proposing to raise? How much are they going to raise them? Which Canadians are going to be targeted and forced to pay those taxes?
Robert Fowler and Louis Guay
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, over four months after they were kidnapped in Niger by an al-Qaeda faction, Robert Fowler and Louis Guay were freed following negotiations orchestrated by the governments of Mali and Burkina Faso. However, the talks that led to their release remain secret.
Mr. Fowler, former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and UN special envoy to Niger, and Mr. Guay were kidnapped on December 14 some 50 kilometres from the capital, Niamey.
This story has a particularly happy ending, as Malian authorities have confirmed that the two Canadian diplomats are in good physical and mental condition.
The Bloc Québécois salutes these two men for their courage. We hope that they will be reunited with their families and friends very soon and that they will get all of the help they need to recover from their ordeal.
Robert Fowler and Louis Guay
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues are as delighted as I am to learn that two kidnapped Canadian diplomats have been released unharmed.
Following their disappearance several months ago, they had to deal with one of the most harrowing situations imaginable.
We are especially happy for the families and loved ones of these two men. There is no telling the amount of anxiety they must have lived through until news of their recovery was confirmed.
A special envoy for the United Nations, Robert Fowler is well known as an outstanding diplomat of the kind which makes Canada's international reputation so proud.
The high praise that Louis Guay, Mr. Fowler's assistant, has received for his professionalism does our country a great honour internationally.
We can never thank these two men enough for the sacrifice they have made.
Let us hope that they will benefit from some much deserved rest once they have been reunited with their loved ones.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Lois Brown Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, the list of destructive Liberal policies is getting longer and longer every day. We will soon be able to write a book about these and the chapter on terrible economic policies would be a very long one.
The Liberal leader announced just last week, "We will have to raise taxes". We thank the Liberal leader for his honesty. Now we know the Liberals want to impose a tax hike on Canadian families during a global recession. We know that they want to increase the GST. We know that they want to impose a job-killing carbon tax. We also know that they want to take away the universal child care benefit.
The Liberals and their leader seem to like taking money out of Canadians' pockets. Would the Liberal leader stand up in the House today and finally come clean with Canadians? Which taxes would the Liberals raise? By how much would they raise them? Who would be forced to pay these higher taxes?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, this was not a good morning for a Conservative government in abject denial. A Federal Court judge has just ruled that the Prime Minister is legally obliged to immediately press the United States to return Omar Khadr to Canada. We have been telling the Conservatives to do so for years. The American process was deeply flawed. Now the courts have said so too.
Will the Prime Minister confirm that he will comply with today's ruling of the Federal Court?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, for years this government has been continuing exactly the same policy that the previous government had. The facts in our judgment have not changed. We will be looking at the decision very carefully and obviously considering an appeal.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, this morning the Bank of Canada confirmed its pessimism concerning the Canadian economy. Some 380,000 jobs have been lost. The economy will contract three times faster than originally predicted. The central bank is revising its monetary policy and, for the first time, is including a contingency plan.
Will the Prime Minister do likewise and revise his budget, which is already outdated?
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, with interest rates near zero, several central banks have been looking at new options. The Bank of Canada is pursuing the course set by other central banks.
Clearly, we are in the midst of a global recession. However, the International Monetary Fund is saying that Canada's performance will be better than many other countries. There is no need to raise taxes, as the Liberal Party is proposing.
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, Canadians will remember this Prime Minister's egregious record. First, these Conservatives increased personal income taxes by nearly a billion dollars. Then they slapped a 31.5% Conservative tax on retirement savings and income trusts. Then they sunk the nation into deficit during boom times, so that there was nothing left when the recession hit and killed 300,000 full time jobs.
Could the Conservatives at least agree to fix the EI system to be a little more generous to its victims or would that make the system too lucrative?
The Economy
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
First, Mr. Speaker, to be clear, this government has cut personal income taxes in every single budget it has brought forward.
In spite of the opposition of the Liberal Party, this government has cut taxes for our retirees, including income splitting for our pensioners, and in spite of the fact that the Liberal Party opposed it. This government was running surpluses when times were good so we can afford to intervene in times like these.
Let me tell the House this. No matter how many distortions of fact the Liberal Party tries, no one is going to buy its plan to raise taxes.


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Min. two inch ground clearance
Aftermarket body work is allowed but must resemble OEM style parts for model of motorcycle (extended tail sections and aftermarket gas tank permitted) . No half fairing or naked bikes unless sold as OEM .
No lift up full face helmet. Ankle boots required. Leathers recommended. Ballistic blankets are recommended.
Power adder rules pending.
Ballistic blankets are recommended.
All run paired on Pro ladder. .4 Pro tree, 1/4 mile
Subject to review and change.
Civil comments welcome.