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Recent headlines such as "A Measure Remodeled" (Financial Times) and "Time to Order a New Economic Order" (the Huffington Post) reflect a growing call to reform GDP, our standard measure of economic performance. On Huffington Post, a popular political news Web site, an article read: "Most, if not all, ministers of finance and conventional economists don't account for how the planet works, or even that the economy exists on a finite planet."
Next month, a yearlong study to find indicators that could complement or improve upon GDP will result in a final report that addresses these very pressing issues.
The Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress— created by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and chaired by Nobel Prize winning-economist Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz of Columbia University – set out to find a more holistic and comprehensive approach toward gauging a country's success. Among the report's preliminary findings was an endorsement of the Ecological Footprint.
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Perhaps New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said it best in his recent commentary. Regarding the economic crisis, he asks: "What if it's telling us that the whole growth model we created over the last 50 years is simply unsustainable economically and ecologically and that 2008 was when we hit the wall – when Mother nature and the market both said: No more."
Can we continue to attempt to bolster 2 conflicting systems - economies cannot survive without growth (consumerism) and our environment is continuing to be degraded by humanities quest for more. Will we have to resort to mass sterilization and living in caves to protect what precious environmental resources we have left? If we have 'hit the wall' so to speak we cannot continue to use and abuse the planet as we have done since the industrial revolution. What possibilities are there for individuals, communities, business, society to adapt our thinking and economic structures to deal with the new necessity of "less is better" when we have been indoctrinated to 'keep up with the Jones'es"?


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Follow and interact with @TheStreet on Twitter .
Over the weekend and into Monday, the media, unsurprisingly, misunderstood the meaning of TheStreet and CNBC personality Jim Cramer's prediction of a landslide electoral victory for Barack Obama .
Shortly thereafter, we received reaction from all over the spectrum to consensus from TheStreet that Obama will secure a final four years in office .
Interestingly, there wasn't a whole ton of disagreement, even from Republicans and Mitt Romney supporters. As it stands, little doubt exists in most objective minds that Obama will win, considering the lift he received from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Hurricane Sandy .
Of the folks who hit the social scene with rebukes of the bullish Obama calls, the response ranged from crazy to saddened and scared. There wasn't much denial from folks rooting for a Romney win, just considerable and borderline frantic concern.
I don't get this, particularly when you consider the core of the Republican sociopolitical platform: Individual responsibility in lieu of government "handouts." It's a Reaganesque message that says "pick yourself up by the bootstraps, don't depend on government and stop being so damn helpless."
Setting aside the fact I think that line is a load of poorly-prepared tripe, maybe we can agree that it's ironic?
While we saw our share of "crazy" Tweets ...
... most fell on that saddened and scared side.
A majority of folks who did not applaud or agree with an Obama victory prediction responded with some variation of ...
Or God help our country if Obama wins type theatrics.
People seem genuinely freaked out over the prospects of an Obama victory.
The we'll turn into a socialist country crowd really needs to go back to Political Science 101. But, outside of that Fox News -fueled cult, I take seriously the people who call for prayers if Obama wins.
But just because I take them seriously, it doesn't mean I don't laugh at them.
I liken election alarmists to the people who populate bars and night clubs on a bartender's least favorite night of the year. New Year's Eve. Amateur Night.
These cats just can't pace themselves. They walk in the door and immediately go to extremes. Downing shots. Chasing them with beers. Dancing on tables, starting fights and puking in the corner before the clock even thinks about striking midnight.
That -- the I Go To Extremes part -- made me think of Billy Joel.
Billy's epic We Didn't Start The Fire always fits so well in these situations. There's always a crisis. The sky is always falling. It's always the end of the line. It's been that way since the world's been turning though, man.

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Ryan Goddard has never smoked marijuana.
"First, it was illegal and my dad was a cop," Goddard said. "Second, my priorities were school and athletics. I never really got into the party scene.
"My parents had a great influence on the choices I made growing up and the ones that I continue to make."
Goddard, 30, is the head football coach at South High School. He witnesses young student-athletes make wise — and, yes, dumb — choices on a daily basis.
As of Wednesday, Goddard and his colleagues have another reason for concern.
Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. Even though buyers must be 21, the legalization of weed, Goddard said, lessens the stigma attached to what he personally considers a harmful substance.
"The law didn't really change anything for us because minors can't buy it and it's illegal for them to use it, just like alcohol," Goddard said. "I don't think (the new law) will make (pot) more available. It's out there now if anyone really wanted to get it.
"It's unfortunate that some kids make those kinds of choices, and maybe this does make is easier to justify, saying that it's not illegal anymore."
High school coaches no longer concern themselves with just practices and games. They must deal with fundraising, budgets, transportation and the eligibility of their student-athletes.
Coaches also enforce discipline — or at least deal with the consequences handed out by the school or district. Goddard has had players miss games because of drinking tickets. But he has never had a player disciplined for pot use or possession.
"You hope you are teaching kids to make the right choices," Goddard said. "It would be nice if you could go to work every day and not have to worry about those things. But that's not reality. This is just one more thing."
Student-athletes in Pueblo City Schools, and in most school districts, sign code of conduct contracts in which they agree not to use drugs or alcohol.
Those contracts are broken more often than coaches like Goddard would like.
"It's unfortunate and there's nothing you can do to control it as a coach or a teacher," Goddard said. "Other than stress the importance of making good choices and living with the consequences when you don't."
One high school student-athlete in Pueblo City Schools, who requested not to be identified, said that the new law will have little impact on how teens party.
"The kids who smoked weed before will still smoke it," she said. "Most kids just drink when they party. Now that weed is legal, some kids might try it, but that's about it."
College student-athletes fall under school and NCAA drug-testing policies. Even those 21 and older must think twice before partaking.
"The change in the Colorado law didn't change anything we do," CSU-Pueblo women's basketball coach Kip Drown said. "If you test positive, you deal with the consequences, whether it's legal or not."
Drug testing is random at CSU-Pueblo. Drown said two of his players were tested in the fall.
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News from Franklin School in Washington D.C.After years of an uncertain future, a wonderful solution for the Franklin School has been found: It will be developed as a museum and education center for the arts.
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Discovered in June 2010, the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company?s Fire Engine House (108) is one of eleven buildings that Cluss designed that still stands, and the very first one of his buildings to be completed (dedicated in February 1864).
Newspaper articles about eight previously unknown buildings have been discovered by John Richardson, who is working on a biography of Alexander R. Shepherd. Three of the buildings were commercial or combination commercial and residential establishments in Southwest Washington: the Joseph P. Herman Store and Residence (96), the Samuel Herman Stores and Residences (97), and the Wolford and Shilberg Store (98). Both Joseph and Samuel Herman emigrated about 1855 from Hesse-Darmstadt.
For the United States Coast Survey (99) Cluss planned four brick buildings on Capitol Hill between New Jersey Avenue and South Capitol Street SE in 1870-71. John Cloud of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration found copies of Cluss?s drawings of the Coast Survey complex in the NOAA Library.
In 1872, the Board of Public Works ordered Cluss to design a Smallpox Hospital (100) at 1900 Massachusetts Avenue SE.
Richardson also discovered evidence of three residential buildings: The William F. Mattingly and Michael W. Beveridge Residences (101), a duplex at 1616 and 1618 H Street NW; the John K. Wills Residences (102), a duplex at 1013 and 1015 Fourteenth Street NW, and the General Noah L. Jeffries Residence (103), 1505 K Street NW.
The Ladies Relief Society of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church commissioned Cluss to design a residence for women 'of reduced circumstance.' The St. Aloysius Church Industrial Home for Women (104) stood at the northeast corner of K and North Capitol Streets NE.
In 1864, the City of Washington commissioned Cluss and Kammerhueber to design a two-story market building at Center Market (109), a brick structure facing Pennsylvania Avenue that would provide a link between two frame buildings that faced 7th and 9th streets.
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Microsoft is telling the nation that Google scans each email that is sent and received through the Gmail service for keywords that can help it target users with more accurate advertisements. Microsoft even commissioned a study, conducted by GfK Roper, where 70 percent of users were unaware of Google's email scanning and 88 percent disapproved of it once they knew.
"Emails are personal — and people feel that reading through their emails to sell ads is out of bounds," said Stefan Weitz, senior director of Online Services at Microsoft. "We honor the privacy of our Outlook.com users, and we are concerned that Google violates that privacy every time an Outlook.com user exchanges messages with someone on Gmail. This campaign is as much about protecting Outlook.com users from Gmail as it is about making sure Gmail users know what Google's doing."
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Microsoft was even nice enough to offer a few examples of Google's practices.
"For example, if you write a friend to let her know you are separating from your husband, Google sells ads against this information to divorce lawyers, who post ads alongside it," said Microsoft. "Or if you ask a friend for vacation suggestions, Google uses this information to target you with ads from travel agencies or airlines that want your business."
There has been some tension between the two tech companies, as Microsoft
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last month. More specifically, the Redmond, Wash. tech giant was upset that Windows Phone still could not get a full YouTube app while the competition (Android and iOS) were able. It added that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was not doing enough to force Google to conform to antitrust laws (Google got out of a two-year FTC investigation with only a slap on the wrist).
Also, Google had filed a patent claim with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Microsoft that
would stop the Windows giant from applying video compression technology to the Xbox
video game console. While it dropped this patent claim against Microsoft last month, others are still pending.
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Ukraine one-two as Buriak claims second successive title
Budapest, Hungary, 11 May 2013 - The Women's Final at World Cup #4 lived up to its billing with a tightly contested combined event capping off a quality day of competition in Budapest, Hungary. Ganna Buriak confirmed Ukraine's dominance this season with her second triumph in a row, adding to her compatriot Victoria Tereshuk's gold in Palm Springs, USA, in the first World Cup Series event of the year.
Buriak's strong running and precise shooting put her on her way to another impressive performance. She had come second in the fencing event before finishing twelfth in the pool whilst her ninth position in the ride ensured she shared pole position in the combined.
Fast and accurate, Buriak was unstoppable on her way to gold. In this kind of form, she will be considered one of the outstanding candidates to win the World Cup Final early next month. On winning back-to-back World Cup Series titles, she said, "I cannot believe it. I am just so happy".
Her compatriot, Tereshuk was even faster around the course, clawing her way back from eighth on the starting grid all the way to second place finish, getting her hands on a sensational silver.
Great Britain's Mhairi Spence, who began the ultimate event level on points with Buriak, was cool and calm with the pistol but she could not match the speed of her Ukrainian rivals. She was, however all smiles, with a well-earned bronze medal. The experienced Brit, a silver medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, had earlier taken maximum points in the ride.
Although she tried as hard as she could, Leila Gyenesei from Hungary could not get that medal the home fans so desperately craved, with the 27-year-old quick but not accurate enough as she lost valuable time in the final two rounds of shooting. She simply could not make up the gap to the podium places and finished fourth overall.
Fifth and sixth places went to Russia's 21-year-old Gulnaz Gubaydullina and Margaux Isaksen of USA, the latter having made her way up from tenth position. Isaksen remains the only non-Ukrainian to have won a World Cup Series event this season, having taken gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in March.
Italy's Claudia Cesarini, who had come so close to breaking the fencing world record in the first event of the day, struggled with her horse and was up not to the standard of the frontrunners and ended the day in twelfth.
The day's fastest swimmer, France's Elodie Clouvel, began the combined in fifth but simply could not find her aim and was off the pace and finished a lowly 21st, one place behind Germany's Qualification Group A winner Lena Schoneborn.
The focus will now turn to the Men's Final tomorrow before the Mixed Relay takes place the day after.


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Mike wrote:I do wish he'd get very selfish for a special tour. His favourite songs, not ones he thinks fans "have to hear". Like in the studio he'll put together what feels right at the time. He could go through each album and play songs that may not be popular but are his favs and we know there are tons of those, otherwise he would never have recorded them in first place.
Nice to think this would happen but I still think he would sell out shows.
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Girl4, I have heard (again, having lived in New York, and worked in fancy schmancy CPW co-ops, I was probably, by lucky circumstance, a bit more privy to things most "mortals" aren't) that Paul is exceedingly more outgoing and fan friendly than John was. One of my bosses who had worked on Park Ave. at one time remembers Paul moving in to his building for a short time, and he was extremely congenial, autographing things, chatting up the staff, etc. However, he was CHEAP as a MF. His words, not mine.
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Kinsey Institute Mourns Passing of Therapist and Researcher, Dr. Leah Cahan Schafer
Dr. Leah Cahan Schaefer (1920-2013) was a pioneer in the study of women's sexuality and transgender health.
Dr. Schaefer's publications include her book, Women and Sex: Sexual Experiences and Reactions of a Group of Thirty Women as Told to a Female Psychotherapist (1973). This trade book was adapted from her dissertation at Columbia Teacher's College on female sexuality. (At right, click for larger image)
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (116 votes).
In short: Santa saunterIn full: Great atmosphere with everyone in the festive spirit & that kids could take part too, but the start and finish of the race were horrendously overcrowded. It was badly organised and despite trying to stay with kids it was hard as everyone was pushing/competetive. Goodie bag was ok. tshirts ok.would probably choose to do a smaller santa dash nxt year.Date of review: January 24, 2009
In short: Huge Festive fun for all, adults, kids and non runners alike. Great atmosphere.In full: Always great to run in Liverpool so worth the trip from London. Did the race in good time then a 1k with my 9 year old 'mini-me' lots of fun but some MAJORLY competitive dads! Snow machine, cool medals for adults and kids but goody bag not good for kids!Lovely atmosphere and beautiful day. Will do it next year, but not one for speed as lots of walkers just having fun - which is great!Date of review: December 19, 2008
In short: Santa Dash, Santa Dash - so good I did it twiceIn full: As reported in the local press - http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/12/08/liverpool-s-big-santa-dash-hailed-a-runaway-success-64375-22425593/2/Not a race at all. A Fun Run, with the emphasis on Fun. I enjoyed it so much, I ran it again as my warm down. And I've already got my entry in for next year !Date of review: December 8, 2008
In short: would do again just as its the last of the year in our areaIn full: I enjoyed the race It was very funny seeing all the different people in these funny Santa suits. our son who we had roped into doing it with us had said "Dad i have change for the parking meter" But by the time we had put on our funny Santa hats etc we forgot all about the parking. And we didn't only get a ticket. we were clamped! We were nearly freezing by the time they came to free us Disgusting! I wouldn't mind but there was plenty of spaces not as if we were in an awkward spot taking up a disabled spot or anything Not a very friendly thing to do especially as it was meant to be for charity.And they must have known we would have just completed a race. I know it was our own fault but hey come on we all make mistakes. How mean can the authorities getDate of review: October 9, 2008
In short: Great way to start XmasIn full: I have to say I'm a fan - I've done this race since the beginning! Date of review: December 13, 2007
In short: The original and best Santa Dash, just a shame Vegas snatched our World Record..Date of review: December 5, 2007
In short: Great fun, Great Atmosphere and Great start to the festive seasonIn full: My first time for this race and despite the drizzle and grey skies at the start there was a great atmosphere with every shape and size of santa and four-legged friend taking part. The radio presenter did a great job of getting everyone motivated and the race went really smoothly. I'd question whether it was 5k as the end seemed to appear sooner than expected. The cheers and fake snow at the end were great and for £15 the santa suit, t-shirt, medal and goodie back made it really good value. Definitely take part again.Date of review: December 4, 2007
In short: Great fun. Haven't ever enjoyed a 5k run/walk so much.Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: well done mr.rothwell and your team.well done liverpool.just send the santa costume to non liverpool residents next timeIn full: the weather to liverpool and back to birmingham is going to put you off coming over again next year but after being a part of the event seeing those cheers and happy faces amongst my fellow runners or walkers and spectators is uplifting and morale boosting.the medals are very posh,the tshirt classy and the goody bag generous.furthermore,to be a part of a world record is an honor.thanks for the santa dash.ill be back and my familyDate of review: December 2, 2007
In short: Ho Ho Ho!In full: This is the only race I have ran where I have exclaimed "is that the finish line already?"Great fun, well organised - it was so funny to see all the Santas in one place. Generous goody bag plus T shirt and medal and Santa Suit which kept out the chill when we were waiting to start.This is purely a fun run - are people seriously wanting to get a good time? However, the marshals and police were some of the most miserable I have ever seen. Someone in a red santa suit ran outside the cones and got barked at by a policeman and the marshalls at the enquiry tent were just plain scary - cheer up, it's Christmas!Date of review: December 2, 2007
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (134 votes).
In short: A real challengeIn full: Mud, Glorious Mud! A real tough race, lots of hills, narrow trails - but well worth it once you pass the finish line ! Date of review: August 3, 2009
In short: Hard, scenic, muddy, funIn full: Always a great race in beautiful surroundings with efficient but low-key organisation. This year's was even harder because of the mud but was a fair challenge. Great organisation and friendly atmosphere make this a high point of my running year.Date of review: August 3, 2009
In short: glad they reverted to the old anti-clockwise course, 2008 was hideously awfulDate of review: August 3, 2009
In short: I Love this run!!!In full: Yes its tough, the mud was a 1st in August, but its just a joy to be able to run such a wonderful course.Thank-you Liss Runners, I've done it before and I will keep doing it as long as my tired old legs will get me round.Date of review: August 3, 2009
In short: Not so much a run as a struggle!In full: Very tough, hills all the way, 95% off road = most of which was very muddy - no hope of getting into a rhythm - some descents were knee, hip & back jarring - when the mud wasn't making you slip sideways & backwards it was trying to suck your trainers off! Real energy sapper - the last 3 miles was a head down gritted teeth grind to the line. See you next year :)Date of review: August 3, 2009
In short: The stuff above was good - the stuff below was horrendous at timesIn full: Muddy and mental! Didn't kill myself as I have the 5-4-3-2-1 Salisbury Trail marathon on 9th August! Took a big fall, SpLaT! straight into one of those quagmires but got straight back up and soldiered on. Had a bad mile between 10 & 11, had a groin strain and cramp to contend with too!. Took a few pictures of all the mud at the 12 mile marker, it was ridiculous!! The stuff above was good - blue skies and sunshine! The stuff below was horrendous at times - ankle deep mud / water and no grip! Hilly and tricky but overall a lovely course.The marshalls were fantastic, I would employ the marshall at mile 8 - she was amazing, give her some pom poms next year, very uplifting!I did the Picnic marathon in June, reputed to be the 'Hardest in Britain'. I did the first half in 2:39 and this half 2:15 (My PB on the road is 1:44). Tough is measured in different ways - hills and steps are tough and ankle deep mud and sliding sideways at 90 degrees with no grip at all is wierd but it added to the fun!Missed out on the mixed showers but I'll be back next year! ;)Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: Ouch!!!!!In full: A nice run in and around the Milland Valley. Although it was a warm day the shade of the woodland trails kept you cool. Lots of mud, hills and trails. Roads were kept to a minimum and were used to link the off-road trails. Excellent marshalling and cheerful helpers at the water stops. Well done Liss Runners.Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: Mud mud glorious mud.In full: This is a very challenging route with great scenery and lots of sticky wet mud. If you enjoy pain, go for it.Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: A first class friendly raceIn full: Thanks for such a hard Sunday morning work out.I found this harder than previous years probably due to so much mud.Liss runners you are top class organisers.Special thanks to the first aid man on course first time I have ever taken a gel in 10years of running.Brilliant Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: That really hurtIn full: It was beautiful, the marshalls were super (especially the lady at mile 8 who sounded like a crowd by herself), the jelly babies were vintage. But it hurt so much, all the leg-numbing mud, the leg-numbing ascents and leg-numbing descents. Back next year, and thanks to the man I drafted for the last 3 miles, without you and the jelly babies I would still be out there.Date of review: August 2, 2009
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HARVEY, MI – Robert Lawrence Herron, age 43, of 203 Hotel Place, Harvey, walked on, on Friday morning, February 15, 2013, at Marquette General Hospital.
Rob was born August 2, 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Patricia Ann Herron. He came to Marquette as a young child and graduated from the Marquette Senior High School. He later enrolled at Northern Michigan University's Jacobetti Skill Center, pursuing a degree in culinary arts. For over 16 years, Rob was employed at the Ojibwa Casino as a bartender-cook. He enjoyed all music, especially classic rock, was a great cook who loved to barbeque, and enjoyed spending time fishing. He was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Rob is survived by his children, Jasmine Herron and her mother, Angelique Robinson, Baylie Schmeltzer and her mother, Jennifer Schme-ltzer, and Kayla Herron and her mother, Carol Contois; his uncle, Marty Herron of Marquette; and several cousins, among them, Dylan Herron of Ishpeming, Doris Herrera of Florida, and Tim Frisvall of L'Anse. Rob was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Herron on January 12, 2013.
Traditional Native American ceremonies will be held at the Ojibwa Community Center in Harvey on Saturday, February 16, at 2:00 pm.
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Jean-Paul Marchand Québec-Est, QC
Mr. Speaker, in an issue of Entre parenthèses , Impératif français reminds us that in the federal government, English is the real working language.
It says that 22.8 per cent of management positions are held by francophones whereas 32.8 per cent of support positions are filled by francophones. In other words, the higher you go on the salary scale, the less room there is for francophones.
Impératif français also points out that the federal government is more bilingual in Quebec. While the English minority in Quebec forms only 10 per cent of the population, 52.7 per cent of positions in the federal public service are bilingual.
Moreover, according to the most recent statistics issued by the Treasury Board, in 1994-95, 88 per cent of translation done in the federal government was from English into French, or roughly the same proportion as 10 years ago. Impératif français is quite right: in Canada, 25 years after the coming into force of the Official Languages Act, English is more official than French.
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Bob Mills Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Reform Party and all Canadians, I would like to express my sorrow and shock that a UN base sheltering refugees was shelled by Israeli forces today resulting in many deaths and injuries.
This tragic occurrence must be condemned by everyone. Although Israelis said it was an accident, this does not make it acceptable. Civilians being sheltered by the UN must not only avoid being targeted but combatants must avoid them in all circumstances.
This tragedy points to the futility and destructiveness of the recent violence. I urge Israel, Lebanon and Syria to immediately begin around the clock negotiations to solve this conflict. Humanity demands that they act now to sort out their differences and make sure such tragic events never happen again.
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Stan Dromisky Thunder Bay—Atikokan, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadian book publishing companies have been more than generous with university students in Cuba.
Recently I sent requests to approximately 600 publishing companies across Canada for donations of Canadiana. These books are for the library at the recently established department of Canadian studies at the University of Havana.
The response has been tremendous. On a daily basis we are receiving eight to ten boxes of books. These donations are a clear example of the sympathy that Canadians have for the struggle faced by the people and students of Cuba. We should continue to do all that we can to help this island nation overcome the hardships imposed upon it by the unjust embargo.
I congratulate the Canadian book publishing industry for its gracious support. The people of Cuba are truly grateful. They are once again reminded of the generosity and humanity for which Canadians are known worldwide.
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Andy Scott Fredericton—York—Sunbury, NB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of the House the Portage program currently operating in Lac Echo just north of Montreal. This program is a therapeutic community based treatment program for young people between the ages of 14 and 19 experiencing substance abuse problems along with significant difficulties in their personal growth.
The community supports the individual's efforts in living up to personal obligations and encourages progress. This is done in the context of a series of groups where achievements are reviewed and new challenges set.
Portage is widely recognized as one of the most successful and cost effective programs in existence for rehabilitating substance abusers. Globally the program boasts that 85 per cent of graduates remain drug free.
Atlantic Canada is in need of this kind of therapy program as many of those in need of treatment have been travelling to the U.S. for rehab.
I am encouraged that Portage will soon be bringing its expertise to Fredericton. I urge the Government of Canada to support it in that effort.
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Bonnie Brown Oakville—Milton, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Gloria and Harold Williams who reside in my riding of Oakville-Milton.
Motivated by the events of the October referendum in Quebec, Mr. and Mrs. Williams along with 24 of their friends founded Speak Out Canada, a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots community group dedicated to keeping Canada united.
Since December 1995 their organization has grown considerably with over 200 volunteer members. It is encouraging and assisting the formation of other unity groups across the country.
They have adopted an extensive agenda for the immediate and long term future, including planning unity oriented events and organizing discussion quorums. Their ultimate goal is to reach out to their fellow Canadians through links with other grassroots organizations to promote an increased awareness of our country and the benefits of working together to keep us united and strong.
I commend Mr. and Mrs. Williams for their efforts and I wish them ongoing success.
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Jean H. Leroux Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, despite the commitment and the promises made by the Prime Minister of Canada to renew the Canadian Constitution to better take into account the traditional and legitimate claims of Quebec, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs is proposing various constitutional pas-de-deux to repair the damage made in 1982 by the present Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister's promises, which all in all do not amount to a great deal, are already too much for some premiers. Trial balloons, reversals, spectacular parades, such is the agenda proposed by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs to please English Canada. Does the minister believe that Quebecers are so blind that they cannot see through his real game?
The people of Quebec are not fooled by the minister's trickeries and will not let him pull wool over their eyes.
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April 18th, 1996 / 2:05 p.m.
John Williams St. Albert, AB
Mr. Speaker, in 1861, the St. Albert mission was created by Father Albert Lacombe and about twenty Metis families. Together, they built the first school, the first bridge and the first hospital in Alberta.
Still today, francophones in Alberta enrich our communities. In 1994, the franco-albertan newspaper Le Franco received several awards from the Association de la presse francophone. Everywhere in Alberta, French teaching through immersion programs is a remarkable success.
I am proud to have among the St. Albert constituents an active francophone population that follows Father Lacombe's tradition and fully participates in the development of our community.
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The Acting Speaker (Mr. Kilger)
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Nelson Riis Kamloops, BC
Mr. Speaker, today there are representatives of 500,000 coastal British Columbians on Parliament Hill. They have come here because they feel their Liberal MPs for British Columbia have let them down, have betrayed them, have turned their backs on them.
The so-called Mifflin plan will destroy coastal communities and take jobs out of thousands of British Columbia households. It will do nothing for conservation of the stock. It will do nothing to enhance the salmon and other fisheries on the west coast. Yet the minister is determined to continue with a program that will destroy the communities and the lives of people.
I say to my Liberal British Columbia friends opposite, is it not time that you stood up for British Columbia as opposed to the government centred here in Ottawa?
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Wayne Easter Malpeque, PE
Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize a P.E.I. farm leader who has given much of his life to the farm movement.
Urban Laughlin of Sherbrooke, P.E.I. was elected last week for his 20th one-year term as district director of district one, region one of the National Farmers Union.
Urban's dedication and that of his wife Mary to the concerns of primary producers and the family farm in my opinion is unsurpassed.
Mr. Laughlin has always taken a very principled position on farm issues within his organization and in farm policy circles. The motto "Farmers are Important" is emphasized time and time again. His voice has been important in providing focus to debates and alternatives to the open market approach to marketing, thereby forcing policymakers to keep farmers in mind in their decision making.
I offer my congratulations and his continued success as a farm leader.
International Monetary Fund
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Bernard Patry Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, the International Monetary Fund expects that the growth of the Canadian economy should continue to improve in the next two years, reaching an annual rate of 2.9 per cent in 1997.
Among the G-7 countries, only Japan would outmatch this performance. So, Canada's economic situation has greatly improved since our government was elected.
The IMF also points out, and I quote: "Following the October referendum in Quebec, the level of confidence improved and interest rates went down significantly."
The people of Quebec and Canada had long felt what the IMF is telling us. Quebec separation has extremely negative impacts on the economy. It is high time for the PQ to put this option aside if it really wants to contribute to the economic recovery.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nick Discepola Vaudreuil, QC
Mr. Speaker, Normex Telecom, created almost 25 years ago by its president, Jacques Coutellier, has just been acquired by an Alberta company called In-Flight Phone Canada Inc. Following this acquisition, the company will be in a better position to become the leader in the communication cable installation industry in Canada.
Normex revenues, which totalled $7 million in 1995, are expected to exceed $60 million in three years because of this transaction and to help create more than 300 new jobs in the high technology industry in Montreal itself.
We are very pleased about this transaction, which confirms Montreal's leadership in the North American telecommunications industry. We hope that Canadians from all over the country will follow the example set by this transaction and continue to work together to develop a more prosperous and dynamic economy for all Canadians.


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Common slipper shell
The common slipper shell, Crepidula fornicata, has many other common names including common Atlantic slippersnail, boat shell, quarterdeck shell, fornicating slipper snail, and it is known in Britain as the "common slipper limpet". This is a species of medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calyptraeidae, the slipper snails and cup and saucer snails.
The size of the shell is 20-50 mm.[1] The maximum recorded shell length is 56 mm.[2]
This sea snail has an arched, rounded shell. On the inside of the shell there is a white "deck" which causes the shell to resemble a boat or a slipper, hence the common names. Some of these may be flat, slightly arched, or arched heavily. The 'Flat slipper shell' is also another type of slipper shell.
The species is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, specifically the Eastern coast of North America. It has been introduced accidentally to other parts of the world and has become problematic.
Distribution of Credidula fornicata ranges from 48°N to 25°N; 97.2°W to 25°W[1] and it include Canada: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick; USA: Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, East Florida, West Florida, Louisiana and Texas.[1]
Nonindigenous distribution
It was introduced to the state of Washington.[1] The species was however brought to Europe together with the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica.[1] In Belgium, the first slipper limpet was found on 28 September 1911 attached to an oyster in Ostend and since the 1930's, it is seen as a common species along Belgian coast.[1]
The species is considered an invasive species in Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK, and has also spread to Norway and Sweden.[3] It is known to damage oyster fisheries.[4] The slipper limpet has little to no predators in Europe, and can thrive on several types of hard bottoms and shellfish banks.[1] A continued expansion to the north is probably inhibited by temperature: low temperatures during the winter can slow down or inhibit the development of the slipper limpet.[1]
It has also been introduced to the Pacific Northwest and Japan.[5]
This is a common snail, usually found intertidally, infralittoral and circalittoral and in estuaries.[1]
Minimum recorded depth is 0 m.[2] Maximum recorded depth is 70 m.[2]
They are often found, sometimes living stacked on top of one another, rocks,[1] on horseshoe crabs, shells and on dock pilings.
Feeding habits
Generally for Calyptraeidae, feeding habits include planktonic and minute detrital food items through either suspension or deposit feeding.[1]
Life cycle
The species is a sequential hermaphrodite. The largest and oldest animals, at the base of a pile are female, the younger and smaller animals at the top are male. If the females in the stack die, the largest of the males will become a female.[6]
This article incorpoates CC-BY-SA-3.0 text from the reference [1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Gofas, S. (2010). Crepidula fornicata (Linnaeus, 1758). In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=138963 on 2011-01-13
- ^ a b c Welch J. J. (2010). "The "Island Rule" and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008776.
- ^ Global Invasive Species Database
- ^ Joint Nature Conservation Committee
- ^ Marine Life Information Network for Britain and Ireland
- ^ Global Invasive Species Database


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Strike Witches
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The ladies of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing are back to battle a new breed of alien! The Neuroi have returned to Earth, and even a direct hit can't stop them. The Strike Witches will need some new tricks to save the world – and win the war on pants!
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3.1. Host Management
Default Host Information
When you start the CUBRID Manager for the first time after installation, a host named "localhost" has been set by default in the host navigation tree. This setting has been made under the assumption that the CUBRID Manager server is installed on your PC where the CUBRID Manager client is currently running, and shows the basic information about the CUBRID Manager connection.
Add Host
You can manage databases through multiple hosts in a single manager by adding a host. To add a host, perform one of the followings:
If you enter the information and then click the Add button, the host is added to the host navigation tree, but not connected to. If you click Connect, however, the host is added to the navigation tree and connected to as well.
Delete Host
Deletes the information of the host registered in the host navigation tree. When a host is deleted, all information in the sub-nodes is deleted as well. However, only the CUBRID Manager client configuration, not the CUBRID Manager server configuration, is deleted.
3.2. Service Management
You can start or stop CUBRID related services with the CUBRID Manager. This functionality works the same as using 'cubrid,' a management utility used in the CUBRID database. However, you cannot start or stop the CUBRID Manager server with the CUBRID Manager client.
Start Service
If you select Tools > Start Service in the menu, the service and database selected from Start Service start. To select a service and database to be started, right-click a host and then select Properties > Start Service.
Automatic Start Service is activated only if the service from Start Service is selected.
Start Service
If you select Tools > Stop Service in the menu, the service and database selected from Start Service stop.
Start/Stop Database
To start or stop the selected database, perform one of the followings:
Start/Stop Broker
To start or stop selected broker, perform one of the followings:


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Topic: OnClick/OnLoad + Ruby Function?
I don't know if this is just something really simple that is just flying over my head or what, but I couldn't seem to find any answers in all my RJS research. What I want to do is basically execute a simple ruby function on javascript onclick/onload events. So, an example might be:
(in view)
<a href="<%= @obj.url %>" onclick="<% @obj.increment_clicks() %>">A link
(in obj model)
def increment_clicks
self.clicks += 1;
Now obviously this example doesn't work (it will just always call increment_clicks(), because the ERb has no notion of the 'onclick' condition), but is something like this possible? (I know you can do this by say, setting up a controller method that will process this logic and then redirect you to the URL -- but this isn't what I want. I essentially want to call ruby functions asynchronously. Or, if that's not possible, call javascript that can interact with my database )


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White Orange Folks News: Celebs That Probably Took Their Tanning A Little Bit Too Far [PICS]
- By Bossip Staff
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We don't think this is what Steve Stoute meant when he wrote 'The Tanning Of America'
Well folks, as if Friday summer is officially over. However, the shorter hours of sunlight isn't going to stop some folks from fighting off a pasty complexion by trying to keep a golden bronze (see, orange) color on their skin. Whether it means laying in a tanning bed or using skin bronzer the thirst for sun-kissed skin drives some celebs to take it a little too far.
Flip through the pages to see a few of the famous faces that ended up lookin' like Oompa-Loompas after OD'ing on the tanning.


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Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H.G. Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
Southern Maryland
The Maryland Park Service has embarked on a system-wide commitment to green its 66 State Parks as models of sustainability and conservation best practices.
Management and Leadership
We use the following best management practices:
Environment Policy Statement:
Environmental Team:
The Maryland Park Service is but one unit within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Every unit in our agency acts on daily basis, both collectively and individually, to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance our environment for this and future generations.
Set Annual Goals:
The Department of Natural Resources leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State's natural resources. Our agency conducts multiple internal audits on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to ensure we meet our goal.
List of our environmentally friendly products and services:
Our unit strives to purchase environmentally friendly products whenever and wherever possible. Such products include toilet paper, paper towels, flatware, and biodegradable bags.
Environmental Restoration or Community Environmental Projects:
Maryland State Parks are community leaders in environmental stewardship. We frequently host restoration projects for all manner of groups and both collectively and independently conduct projects such as stream/river clean-up, invasive plant removal, trash removal, tree plantings, habitat creation, and the installation and maintenance of sustainable day use areas and trails. We also host and/or provide multiple environmental education programs to schools, community groups, and the general public.
Waste Reduction
We use the following best management practices:
Have a plan in place to reduce property waste
Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms
Purchase recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper
Registration / Office
Use electronic, paperless registration
Use electronic correspondence and forms
Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment
Make 2-sided copies / printed materials and avoid making extra copies
Offer Leave No Trace tips and green travel education to guests
Promote other green attractions, activities and Maryland Green Travel facilities
Buildings and Grounds
Use green cleaning chemicals
Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used
Purchase durable equipment and furniture
Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC
Properly recycle and/or dispose of thinners and solvents - required by EPA regulations
Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles
Use less toxic materials
Minimize the use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers in landscaping
Train staff effectively to use agrochemicals correctly and in proper applications
Trash hooks provided to reduce animal disturbance and littering
Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Waste Reduction:
Maryland State Parks are "trash-free". We provide waste and recycling collection for registered campers, staff, and volunteers only. We require that all trash and recyclable materials be taken home with our "day-use" patrons. We have adopted this policy to keep our parks beautiful and to reduce our impact upon the natural world. The Maryland Park Service strongly encourages the sorting and proper disposal of waste and recyclable materials and provides biodegradable bags for patron convenience.
Maryland State Parks are "trash-free". We provide waste and recycling collection for registered campers, staff, and volunteers only. We require that all trash and recyclable materials be taken home with our "day-use" patrons. We have adopted this policy to keep our parks beautiful and to reduce our impact upon the natural world. The Maryland Park Service strongly encourages the sorting and proper disposal of waste and recyclable materials and provides biodegradable bags for patron convenience.
We are recycling:
Fluorescent Lamps
Water Conservation
Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage
Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks
Discourage water-based cleanup, ie. sweep first
Use or installed the following devices:
low flow toilets (1.6 gpf or less)
low flow urinals (1 gpf or less)
Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes:
native species
minimizes lawn areas
Have an effective storm water plan management including:
Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas like paving, concrete, etc
Maintain vegetative buffers around streams and ponds
Energy Efficiency
We use the following best management practices:
Have a plan in place to reduce property energy usage
Track overall energy bills and establish baseline energy usage
Have had an energy audit to identify efficiency opportunities
Designed use of natural lighting
Use lighting sensors to turn on/off lights
Use occupancy sensors to turn on/off lights
Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms
Minimize the use of lighting during night cleaning
Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms, canned lighting or wherever possible
Use high efficiency fluorescent ballasts and lamps - T-5's & T-8's
Heating and Cooling
Have a high efficiency heating and air-conditioning HVAC system
Regularly perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system
Minimize the use of lighting during night cleaning
Keep office doors and windows closed if HVAC system is on
Energy Efficiency:
Turn off all electrical items in unoccupied rooms when not in use or at the end of the day
Other Green Practices
We use the following best management practices:
Addressing Efficient Business Travel-
This park is seasonally staffed with one ranger. No business travel or ride sharing needed.
Measurable Results
Maryland State Parks tracks overall fuel and energy usage for all of the parks. From fiscal year 2012 to 2013, the following reductions in environmental impacts were realized: (1) Gasoline - Reduction of 28,489 gallons used, a 12% reduction; (2) Diesel - Reduction of 16,434 gallons used, a 37% reduction; and, (3) Energy - Reduction of 654,000 kWh used, a 7.9% reduction.


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City hall issues give building group plenty to think about
MARSHALL – Discussion on the future of Marshall's city hall building continued Friday morning, though definite plans have yet to take shape. Members of a building task force discussed a 2006 study of the Marshall municipal building, as well as some rough updated cost estimates for renovating or rebuilding city hall.
Architect Ron Halgerson was present at the meeting to go over the building study, which was conducted by Group II Architects. The study included an analysis of space usage and needs in the municipal building, an evaluation of the building's condition and some basic cost estimates to renovate it.
Halgerson said one of the most "intense" areas of study in the report was the floor of the former city garage. The concrete and rebar in the floor have deteriorated after exposure to moisture and salt from city vehicles, leading to chunks of concrete falling into basement-level rooms beneath the floor. Halgerson said one potential solution would be to install steel support beams and pour a new floor in the garage area. Other areas of concern included the municipal building's windows and window frames, boilers and ventilation systems and issues like building security and access for people with disabilities.
Group leader John DeCramer asked city staff members what they would like to see if the municipal building was renovated to have a more open layout. Marshall City Administrator Ben Martig said it would be ideal to have an open floor plan instead of compartmentalized offices, to help with cross-training staff. Staff said it would also be good to have a clear lobby area for members of the public and to place busy offices like Community Services in more accessible parts of the building.
Discussion also turned to cost considerations for renovating the municipal building, or constructing a new building. The 2006 study had estimated a likely cost of about $1.8 million to renovate the municipal building, which would break down to about $77 per square foot. The study said building a new facility would probably cost between $2.6 million and $2.7 million.
Martig presented the group with updated cost estimates calculated by Marshall Public Works Director Glenn Olson. The estimates included values from the 2006 study, updated at an increase of 3 percent a year. Olson's estimates came out to about $2.1 million to renovate, which would break down to a cost of about $97 per square foot, or $3.1 million to $3.3 million to build new.
However, Halgerson and task force members stressed that the estimates did not factor in costs to relocate city departments while renovation was going on, or the costs of land acquisition and preparation for a new municipal building.
"There's no question (renovation) would disrupt operations," Halgerson said. The 2006 building study estimated city staff would be out of the building for up to 10 months.
If the city decides to construct a new municipal building, it will also be left with the question of what to do with the old building. Group members noted that any potential buyers would face the same renovation issues the city has now, and the vacant hotel building next door might not make the property any more attractive.
Group member Glenn Bayerkohler said it was also worth considering the value of having city hall in Marshall's downtown and the message it might send if a new building was constructed elsewhere.
The task force's discussion of space planning and building issues is planned to continue next week.


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DEC cautions public about thin ice
With warm weather moving in this week and more forecasted for this weekend, ice conditions in the Adirondacks are expected to become less reliable and dangerous in spots.
The ice is already behind schedule for this time of the year. Ice fishermen had been reporting five or six inches of ice on small ponds and three and four inches on larger lakes like Lake Colby in Saranac Lake. Those numbers will vary from water body to water body and depend on a number of factors, such as snowpack and elevation.
A minimum of 3 to 4 inches of ice is considered safe for walking on, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. People should also take into consideration that ice thickness will vary even on the same water body.
In general, the pond and lake ice is thin for this time of the year and serious consideration should be given before venturing out onto it, especially if the weather warms up even more this weekend. Many rivers and streams haven't even frozen yet.
The thin ice is a result of warmer than normal weather in December, followed by a heavy snowpack that came with the cold weather. The snowpack insulated the ice, preventing it from growing at a fast rate.
Because of the ice conditions, the DEC has issued a warning to ice anglers, snowmobilers and others to be careful on the ice. The DEC is cautioning that the presence of snowmobile tracks and footprints on the ice are not indications that the ice is safe, and that individuals should take their own measures to ensure it is safe before venturing out on it.
"During warm winters such as the one we are currently experiencing, some anglers take risks that they would otherwise not take," DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said in a press release. "Last year, safe ice did not form on many larger waters, but smaller lakes and ponds eventually provided sufficient ice for safe angling. Although the wait can be frustrating, falling through the ice is not a risk anyone should take."
People should be especially cautions around areas of moving water, boat docks and places where bubblers are installed to reduce ice buildup.
Ice has also thawed and refrozen in some cases, making it weaker than solid ice, according to the DEC. Layers of water, slush and ice may be present under the snow.
Ice fishing
For those who have found solid ice to fish upon, the DEC is encouraging people to pay attention to bait fish regulations, which are in place to prevent the spread of fish diseases and invasive species.
The use of fish for bait is very popular when ice fishing and bait fish may be used in most but not all waters that are open to ice fishing. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/71546.html on the DEC website for a list of special regulations by county to find out where bait fish can and cannot be used, and for other regulations that apply to bait fish.
The DEC is reminding anglers to take these important steps when using baitfish while ice fishing:
– Follow the bait fish regulations to prevent the spread of harmful fish diseases and invasive species.
– Use only certified disease-free bait fish purchased at a local tackle store or use only personally collected bait fish for use in the same water body in which they were caught.
Anglers looking for ice fishing locations can request a copy of "I FISH NY Guide to Freshwater Fishing." This map and brochure provides locations of good public fishing opportunities throughout the state.
Anglers can obtain a copy at any DEC regional office, or can request a copy online by emailing DEC at email@example.com. Put "NY FISHING MAP" in the subject line. Additional information on ice fishing, ice safety and regulations can be found on DEC's website at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7733.html.


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Intensely aromatic and richly flavored, cloves have been a major player in the spice world since ancient times. Actually dried flower buds, you'll often find cloves in seasoning blends alongside cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Suggested Use
For a special treat, sprinkle cloves on oatmeal; cook as usual.


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The M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center today officially kicked off Wish Upon a Star, an ambitious new program that will involve the entire community in enhancing the lives of residents of the skilled-nursing facility.
Wish Upon a Star was created by Thompson Health Senior Living Services in affiliation with Second Wind Dreams (www.SecondWind.org), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to enhance the quality of life for those in eldercare communities and change the perception of aging.
Funded by the proceeds of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center's annual Holiday Bazaar and by donations from the community, the Wish Upon a Star program will fulfill a dream for one resident from each of the Center's five avenues every month. These resident-generated wishes could be something as simple as a special dinner with family, a reunion with an old friend or a visit to a favorite place. A ride on a roller coaster, a hot air balloon excursion or a meeting with a favorite celebrity are just a few more examples of wishes that may surface, according to the program's "Dreamweaver," Lois Schenk.
Schenk, the executive assistant for Thompson Health Senior Living Services and special events coordinator for the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, says Associates at the 188-bed facility are already accustomed to making wishes come true on a daily basis. This can include everything from fetching a chocolate milkshake from a local ice cream shop, giving up a day off to accompany a resident to an event or assisting a resident in using Skype to communicate with loved ones who live far away. "What's new with Wish Upon a Star is that we are involving residents' families and the community at large to help make these wishes come true," she says.
To that end, individuals, organizations and local businesses that would be willing to donate their services, goods and/or airline miles to residents benefitting from Wish Upon a Star are asked to contact Schenk at 585-396-6049. Financial contributions are also welcome.
"Together," Schenk says, "This community can bring a whole lot of smiles to our residents' faces, creating meaningful and memorable experiences for them and for their loved ones. The possibilities are endless!"


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Recently I tried (and immediately took to) Pu-erh. I was reading around the Web to learn more about this unique tea when I encountered a site that advises you to NOT store Pu-erh in an air-tight container. But they didn't say why.
Can anyone shed light on this? Given Pu-erh's unique characteristics, I wouldn't be surprised if it needs to breathe. But what's the downside (if any) to storing it in a sealed glass canister?