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Topic: Mongrel woes
Hey guys..
I've been running Mongrel behind an Apache proxy for my rails projects for a while now.. Just recently I've moved to a new dev server and reinstalled apache/rails/mongrel much the same way as I did on my old box. Ever since I've been having trouble keeping my apps running.
First of all whenever action mailer is called to send an email my pages stop rendering properly and end up being displayed in plaintext. At the same time this error pops up in my mongrel.log:
Error calling Dispatcher.dispatch #<NameError: cannot remove Object::LOCALIZED_STRINGS>
Google doesn't seem to have an answer. Restarting mongrel fixed it but it keeps happening every time the app sends an email. Nothing unusual seems to turn up in the development.log at this time.
Seperately though, I've noticed occurrences of this error:
ArgumentError (A copy of ApplicationController has been removed from the module tree but is still active!)
I'm not sure if they're related but it seems like a significant error and I could imagine the application controller being responsible for sending the content-type headers.
I don't really know what's going on..
Oh one last strange thing.. mongrel_rails restart is extremely slow. In the log I find this message repeated a few times at the time of shutdown:
Reaping 1 threads for slow workers because of 'shutdown'
Waiting for 1 requests to finish, could take 60 seconds.
Eventually it restarts but it feels like there's something wrong there. Again, I'm not sure what the error indicates..
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I happen to serve as the Pennsylvania state coordinator for www.Teamap.com. Simply put, I like to visit tea rooms and drink tea. I have no formal authority, nor am I compensated by Adagio in any way, notwithstanding a cute little space for my picture. I yet find myself in a uniquely uncomfortable position.
Tea Map is a great resource for locating a decent cup of tea. It has an efficient design with handy organizational features, while users have the freedom to maintain the site from the bottom-up with their additions and comments. With all this freedom for user input, Tea Map can be many things to many people. I therefore have a hard time understanding how any user could feel like s/he is being misled. Amazingly, this is the case.
I encounter many reviews that complain that a particular establishment is "not a real tea room." I would like to point out that Adagio is not visiting each of these establishments, certifying them as "authentic tea rooms," nor would any one entity be capable of doing so. I feel lucky that so many businesses that serve loose-leaf tea are surfacing, and there is one website where we can locate them. As long as it's in a room, that's tea room enough for me, although I would be eager to visit any open-air establishments also. I would love to see some "authentic tea room" purists battle it out over a set of standards. Does an authentic tea room have to serve flavored Earl Grey with blue flowers? Must there be pink wall paper? I am sure they would all agree finger sandwiches with the crusts cut off must be presented on three-tiered etageres. This is starting to sound dangerously similar to debates of other contemporary social issues, but this narrow conception of what a tea room must be is by no means rooted in historical necessity.
We are all to be forgiven our foibles and prejudices, but it is important to realize how they do not serve our interests. In my function as "Pennsylvania state coordinator for Teamap.com," I have been directly contacted by the proprietors of several Pennsylvania tea rooms, and they all have the same complaint. They encounter negative, snippy reviews of their tea rooms (or even other tea rooms!) and subsequently want their listing removed. Apparently, users of Tea Map are so undesirable that free advertising targeting them is not worth it. I would hate to hear how many of us it takes to change a light bulb. Because of our poor behavior, the amount of tea room options available to is is diminishing. For all our complaining about Starbucks coffee, I imagine there will come a time when a large tea room franchise engulfs the market, settling our squabbles once and for all.
Before that time comes, let us be generous to our tea room owners and ourselves. Please support your local tea rooms by posting reviews highlighting their unique strengths. If there is something you do not like, be specific; those who do not share your tastes can respectfully disagree with your opinion, rather than being assailed with your indignation. Better yet, speak with the tea room owner directly. Their presence might prevent you from saying the kind of snippy things that can easily crop up on anonymous chat boards.
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PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(November 22, 2010)Johnny Sample, who began and ended his colorful 11-year professional football career playing in two landmark games, will now officially be remembered closer to his athletic roots at Maryland State College, his alma mater.
A $10,000 gift to the school, now known as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, establishes the John B. Sample Scholarship Fund. It will provide need-based financial aid for student-athletes who play intercollegiate sports at UMES.
"The Department of Athletics is forever grateful for the Sample family's generosity. This gift is a fitting tribute to the memory of their father, Johnny Sample, a proud alum and a valued member of the university's Athletics Hall of Fame," said Keith Davidson, director of athletics, UMES. "The department will use this gift to help deserving student-athletes pursue their academic and athletic goals as well as preserving the legacy of athletic excellence Mr. Sample set while representing our institution."
Evelyn Sample-Oates, her brother, Barkley, and sister, Sabrina, created the fund as a tribute to their late father, a 1958 graduate of the university.
"My father was my hero," said Sample-Oates. "He loved this university and my brother and sister and I are happy to be able to start this fund in his memory to benefit a student-athlete," Sample-Oates said.
As a rookie defensive back with Baltimore, Sample played in the historic 1958 championship game where the Colts defeated the New York Giants 23-17. The game, often referred to as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," was the first in professional football to go into overtime.
In his final season, Sample made an interception for the New York Jets in their 16-7 win over the Colts in the AFL-NFL Championship Game, the first time the term "Super Bowl" was used. The Jets' victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in American sports history.
Sample died April 26, 2005, the only professional football player to win championship rings playing in the old National Football League, the defunct American Football League and the Super Bowl. He also played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins.
According to Kimberly Dumpson J.D., UMES' director of alumni affairs and planned giving, the fund is open to receive additional gifts. Sample-Oates started the fund with a $10,000 pledge. Endowed funds at UMES must reach $10,000 before scholarship monies are dispersed.
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Tonight I'm covering the Tallis Scholars, who are performing "Masterpieces for Double Choir" at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin as part of Miller Theatre's early music series. Selections include works by Lassus, Vivanco, Arvo Pärt (I'm interested to hear the Tallis Scholars sing this composer's work!), and Praetorius. Below here a sample of their rendition of the latter's "In Dulci Jubilo."
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Parents can't check out Baltimore County Public Schools curriculum, complains BaltoNorth. It's password protected on an intranet.
All we parents get to see on the website is fluff, peripheral material, and educational mumbo jumbo about "seeds", "clarifications", "sample assessments", "thinking skills", "Articulated Instruction Modules", "Core Learning Goals toolkits", "parent summaries" that don't exist yet, and so on. And this comes in an Alice-in-Wonderland format that is impossible to skim in an efficient way.
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An organic expansion of the 5footway.inn footprint in the heart of Chinatown, Project Chinatown 3 represents the new "Hub and Spoke" concept that 5footway.inn aims to bring to life in Singapore. With one card, guests can access ALL that 5footway.inn outlets have to offer.
Located diagonally across our first outlet, Project Chinatown 3 is a short 30 seconds walk from our central check-in and very own Knockbox cafe. Walk thru the pedestrian street and take in the vibrancy of Chinatown. Go up to your room overlooking Pagoda Street and experience staying in the historical shophouses that shaped Singapore's economic success in the early days.
Want to have a cup of free Teh Tarik? Pop over to our first outlet's outdoor terrace and enjoy it amidst rooftop greenery. Fancy a cup of high quality coffee? Try our Knockbox coffee and you will not want any others. Want to explore the rest of Pagoda Street? Walk down the entire length of Pagoda Street and reach our Project Chinatown 2 and pop in for a glass of cold water or relax in our cosy lounge before proceeding to check out Ann Siang Hill and it's cool bars and shops.
With the addition of Projects Chinatown 2, 3 and 4, we promise you will experience Chinatown in ways unimaginable before.
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It is impossible to overlook Brazil's emergence on the world stage, or the steady domestic economic growth that pushed Brazil to become the sixth largest economy in the world in 2011. In the last decade, this growth has brought 40 million Brazilians into the consumer middle class, reduced income disparities, and increased socio-economic inclusion. Equally historic, women are increasingly taking leadership roles in Brazil's booming economy.
Meanwhile, in the political arena, Brazilians have elected their first woman president, Dilma Rousseff, who in turn populated almost a third of her cabinet with women. In February 2012, she appointed a woman to serve as CEO of the country's largest company, the energy conglomerate Petrobras.
In the private sector, women are similarly taking on key positions, including GE Brazil's new president, Adriana Machado, and Standard & Poor's managing director, Regina Nunes. American women are also assuming leadership positions in Brazil, with the recent appointments of Donna Hrinak as president of Boeing Brazil and Grace Lieblein as president and general manager for GM Brazil.
Small and medium enterprises represent another area in which women in Brazil are gaining ground. According to a 2010 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor study underscoring the link between entrepreneurship and economic growth, Brazil now has one of the largest number of women entrepreneurs in the world. Examples of the entrepreneurial spirit abound, including Cheiko Aoki, president of Blue Tree Hotels, and Sonia Hess da Souza, president of Dudalina. They have been leaders in developing iconic brands in Brazil.
Bilateral cooperation between the United States and Brazil on women's advancement has also grown. Most prominently, in 2010, Secretary Clinton signed the U.S.-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding on the Advancement of Women, which has promoted bilateral exchanges in science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as entrepreneurism and public policy.
Brazilian entrepreneurs and executives are applying their business acumen to creating opportunities for the next generation of highly qualified women through their participation in the Women Corporate Directors (WCD) group. The WCD, comprising chief executive officers, chief operating officers, and director-level executives, was established in the United States by women executives in 2001 to support and expand the women executive community through "leadership, diversity, education, and best practices in corporate governance." The organization boasts more than 1,400 members serving on roughly 1,550 boards in 42 chapters around the globe. The WCD Sao Paulo membership, under the leadership of Heidrick and Struggles partner Ana Paula Chagas, is an outstanding interlocutor with the U.S. Mission in Brazil, routinely contributing ideas for bilateral engagement on women's issues and dialoguing with U.S. government visitors on expanding our engagement with businesses in Brazil, including recent roundtable discussions hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Thomas Shannon and Department of State Counselor Cheryl Mills.
On March 1, the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo hosted a breakfast meeting of the WCD to deepen the U.S. Mission's engagement with this extraordinary group of women and to highlight U.S-Brazil efforts in promoting women's empowerment. Acting Sao Paulo Consul General William Popp gave a presentation on the rapidly expanding U.S.-Brazil bilateral relationship, including cooperation on women's issues, especially with regard to promoting women in science and innovation. In the discussion, participants pointed out that Brazil's economic emergence, as well as the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, are casting much-warranted global attention on Brazil. Above all, they emphasized that the rise of women in key leadership positions and their continued economic empowerment is laying a broad foundation for Brazil to assume greater international leadership in the 21st century.
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Environmental Benefits of Interoperability: The Road to Maximizing Smart Grid Benefit is a work of the GridWise Architecture Council.


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THUMBS UP: It's back to school for a lot of students next week. A few schools in the area have already started classes, but more students will be heading to class on Tuesday, while the rest will be starting the following week, after Labor Day.
There has been a lot of debate in recent years about when school should start. Resort owners up north have been railing against starting any earlier than Labor Day, while other critics, who see us slipping behind other countries in the number of days students are in school, think it should start a lot earlier.
We think a lot of students are about ready to resume school next week, but with weather forecasts calling for hot and humid days, we're sure many students wish their schools would all be equipped with air conditioning.
Hang in there, kids. The crisp, cool autumn days won't be far away.
Skate Park reopens
THUMBS UP: The New Ulm Skate Park is having a ribbon cutting ceremony today at 1 p.m. The park itself reopened earlier this week after undergoing renovations and rebuilding projects this summer.
The skate park has been a good addition for New Ulm since it opened several years ago. There were some misgivings about whether the city should get involved with that, but it has worked out very well, getting lots of great use from skaters and skateboarders who have somewhere to practice the sport they love.
River Blast coming
THUMBS UP: Riverblast is coming back to New Ulm next week. Two nights of fun and music down in Riverside Park start at 5 p.m. Friday and continue all day Saturday.
Riveblast started out as a celebration of the river, to raise consciousness about the river's water quality, and to show that it can be a great resource for recreation. It still has informational and educational element, but more and more its the music – rock, blues, bluegrass and zydeco – that fuels the party down by the river.
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Second round of bed tax hearings start tonight
Franklin County legislators plan to hold a second round of bed tax hearings, with the first two tonight in Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake.
The first round, held earlier this year, drew mixed results. About a dozen angry motel owners blasted legislators over the plan in Tupper Lake, only two people showed up in Saranac Lake, one of whom criticized it, and a hearing in Malone had a number of people for it and a number of people against.
Legislators want to institute a 5 percent tax on all hotel, motel and other lodging stays shorter than 30 days. They see it as a way to add a tax without charging it to county residents, and they plan to put the proceeds toward developing and marketing the county's tourism programs.
The first in the second round of hearings is at 5 p.m. today at the Harrietstown Town Hall at 39 Main St., and the second is at 7 p.m. at the Tupper Lake village offices at 53 Park St.
During the last round of hearings, legislators only scheduled an hour in Tupper Lake, and the people showing up to the hearing were angry they didn't have enough time to air all their concerns. They decided to hold that hearing later this evening to allow for as much time as is necessary.
The board is also planning to hold a hearing in Malone at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
The proposed law that would create the tax has been changed since the first round of hearings. It is available to view on the Franklin County website at franklincony.org.
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LONDON -- Dennis Bowsher (Dallas, Texas), the lone American in the men's modern pentathlon competition, placed 32nd on Saturday at the London Olympic Games. He totaled 5324 points over the five disciplines.
Bowsher started the day placing 34th in the fencing competition at the Copper Box with 12 victories and 23 defeats, giving him 688 pentathlon points. When competition moved to the Aquatics Centre pool, Bowsher turned in the 18th fastest time, touching the wall in 2:05.15 for the 200m swim. That performance moved him up to 30th place after two events with 1988 points.
The rest of the day's events were held in picturesque Greenwich Park, beginning with the riding. Many riders had trouble controlling the horses which are unknown to the riders and drawn at random, and Bowsher was no exception. His horse balked at the first jump and Bowsher had to rearrange his strategy to guide the horse through the 12 jumps.
"My horse was interesting," said Bowsher. "He didn't need any leg in warmup, but I had to start digging in during the ride. I also got a little bit of nerves before the ride after seeing all the people in the stadium."
For the ride, Bowsher accumulated 100 obstacle points and 24 time points, giving him a total of 1076 and an overall total of 3064 heading into the final phase, the combined run/shoot. That meant that Bowsher would start in 31st place for the combined, 1 minute and 39 seconds after the leader went off the start.
Bowsher struggled somewhat in the shooting and crossed the line in 32nd position. David Svoboda of the Czech Republic took the gold medal with 5928 points, followed by China's Zhongrong Cao (5904) and Hungary's Adam Marosi (5836).
"I didn't have the best of days today, but looking back I have no regrets," Bowsher commented. "Everything was probably a little below average. In fencing I was a little late with my reactions, but my swim time was a season best."
The modern pentathlon concludes on Sunday with the women's event and Americans Margaux Isaksen (Fayetteville, Ark.) and Suzanne Stettinius (Parkton, Md.) in the field of 36 athletes looking to medal.


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Rhode Island can be a very expensive place to live. I have lived here all my life and have seen the prices of housing rise greatly. For about 30 years I lived in Washington County (aka South County). I was priced out of the area a few years back and it is now very common to see properties listed in the millions if they are waterfront/waterview.
Rhode Island currently (2008) has the distinction of having the nation's highest unemployment rate and a state economy tht is running a high deficit. If you find yourself in the position of needing to find a job or losing your job the prospects are very bleak indeed.
Some of the best housing deals can be found in Warwick/West Warwick, if you can get a mortgage that is.
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RHODE ISLAND HAS BEAUTIFUL OCEAN BEACHES, OUTSTANDING COLONIAL ARCHECTURE AND GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY OUTSIDE THE MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS. WITHIN THE CITIES, WELL-KEPT PARKS AND MILES OF BIKE PATHS TRAVERSE THE STATE. HOUSING PRICES RANGE FROM MODERATE TO ASTRONOMICAL. THE SERIOUS CAVEATS FOR ANYONE CONSIDERING A MOVE TO R.I. ARE OPPRESSIVE TAXES, FEES, AND SURCHARGES ON MOST COMMODITIES; SPENDING BY THE LEGISLATURE SEEMS DONE BY A GROUP OF DRUNKEN SAILORS RESIDING IN THE STATE HOUSE. SEVERAL POLITICIANS HAVE BEEN CONVICTED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR TAKING BRIBES AND MISHANDLING PUBLIC FUNDS AND THE PRIOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IS NOW AWAITING SENTENCING. MANY LIFELONG RESIDENTS HAVE LEFT THE STATE OUT OF DISGUST AND BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO LIVE HERE IN THEIR RETIREMENT. . .ALL THIS BEING SAID, IF ONE CAN GET BY FINANCIALLY, R.I. IS A BUCOLIC FEAST FOR THE SENSES IN THE COUNTRY AND SUBURBAN AREAS AND THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WILL SPRING TO YOUR AID IF YOU MEET WITH UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES.[Comment on this Posting]
RI is Unfriendly - 1/16/2014
I lived in RI for 20 years and have moved to Massachusetts. Thankfully I left this state. Although Providence has some residents from elsewhere due to the colleges, the local yocals are so rude and unfriendly. If you do come try to live on Aquidneck Island. There is a great diversity of people who live in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth because of the influx of people from other states. Contrary to what the people off island think it is not a snobbish community. The unfriendly people live in Providence and surrounding areas. They are sooooo rude and unfriendly. If they don't know you forget it. When walking they don't say hi and they don't want to. There is almost no industry except for banks and insurance and the workers stay forever!!! They don't like change either so forget it if you bring some enthusiasm. They'll take you down. The women are catty and clicky too.[Comment on this Posting]
Nothing is perfect - 10/3/2013
I moved to Rhode Island two years ago, and I do not understand why so many residents on these forums are so negative about the state. I've lived in Florida (Miami), Georgia (Atlanta suburbs), and Illinois (Chicago suburbs), and Rhode Island has just as many wonderful attributes as those popular states do. And, for every negative Rhode Island has, each of them has something equally bad.
My point is that those of us who are transplants seem to appreciate the state's natural beauty, proximity to Boston, and amazing culinary and arts scene in a way that long-time residents don't. Every week I discover new pleasures (Beavertail State Park, improv classes at Trinity Rep, Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books, the Wurst Kitchen at Chez Pascal, and the frescos at the former St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church to name just a few).
I don't like paying high taxes, but I consider it the cost of admission to live some place I truly love. Putting up with scorching summers and impossible traffic was the price I had to pay to get Miami's fabulous winters, international vibe, and pulsating energy.
I wish those who are unhappy in Rhode Island would move on or join a group that is organizing around improving government or the local economy. I have a feeling they'd find something to whine about wherever they moved.[Comment on this Posting]
RI High - 8/2/2013
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The very worse place to be - 7/10/2013
I moved here from CA many years ago. To make a long story very short....this place has drained me.
The negativity and bitterness of the public is tiring. Change is a nasty word. Sayings like "it isn't what you know, it is who you know" is true here, very true.
The whole system here is to keep people so broke they cannot leave.
Rude? You will never find ruder people anywhere. They are also selfish, they pride themselves on how much they can steal, whether it be from the government to the person across the street, somebody is out to get your stuff.
Rents? The dumps that they charge 1000.00 per month for would be condemned in most every state.
The people are ignorant. Rudeness is a way of life here.
Plain and simple, don't come here if you want to live a good life.
Schools? The very worse. When I moved here I was in high school. The school that I had to attend was so far behind, it was unreal. Nothing has changed.[Comment on this Posting]
Can't seem to overcome - 7/7/2013
RI offers immense natural beauty, proximity to Boston/New York, and a climate that's mild by New England standards. Also, RI offers perhaps the lowest cost waterfront property anywhere on the NE coastline.
I also think the culture of corruption, both political and in the community, are on the decline. We finally have some politicians who care.
However, there remain some serious issues. There is a very small and declining tax base to cover large expenses, still often held hostage by public sector unions. School quality, while not as bad as in some places (e.g. FL), is not competitive vs. property tax costs. Large institutions, such as Brown University and Lifespan (RI Hospital and many others) could be much more involved in providing services in their community (very limited adult or vocational education here beyond the basics). The job market remains among the worst, unless one is working in a specific area of high demand. Accordingly, property sales have increased, but property values remain in trouble. Then there's the New England "provincial attitude," e.g. that people in RI won't commute to Boston. We pay the price here for the mistakes of others. Finally, health care does not compare to offerings in Boston and New York. For those who care, we have gay marriage, legalized medical marijuana, and legal fireworks for July 4th. We also have mandatory Sunday overtime for hourly employees.
TF Green is a great little airport, in one of the few responsibly managed cities in the area, Warwick. However, Amtrak still does not stop at the new airport facility, and commuter service to Boston ("T") has thus far been limited and expensive. Providence and Newport do have respectable cultural and entertainment scenes for cities of their size.
Overall, it's beautiful in RI if you have the means, and the stomach for the endless adversity. Otherwise, it's a difficult place to prosper, especially as a one-income homeowner. This makes RI a friendly and pretty place to visit, but not a solid investment for business or homeowners to be.[Comment on this Posting]
Rhoe Island Taxes - 2/22/2013
Hi everyone My wife and I and my two girls have lived in RI all our lives. The one thing that really gets to me is how this state has been run. I see taxes go through the roof,not just in the state alone but in almost every town and city county. The people who run this state just don't get it, they only like to take care of themself's. [Comment on this Posting]
College Review - 1/17/2013
It is nearly impossible to continue or finish a college degree in South Carolina" It is made very clear that education is not important, and the show it by hiring truly uneducated poeple to fun the state college. It is filled with apathetic teachers, and I use the word teacher here loosely.
If you can educate yourself then you might stand a chance, but it won't be from the staff or by educated teachers. Everyone down here in the south is too busy playing "confederate war" games. Let me help everyone out.....run out to your yard and bonk yourself on the head and play dead. See if you had learned history then you would know that the South lost, and move onto more current subjects and learn!!!!
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Best of everything - 11/28/2012
I moved to RI about 5 years ago from Colorado and I have to say, I don't think I ever want to move. Unless you are from the midwest, there are rude people everywhere, you have to overlook that and move on, you can't control how everyone will react to you.
Personally, I think that you get what you give; if you are rude, they will be rude back. I can honestly say that I have not had anyone be rude to me here when I just start small talk with them. When I ask for directions or a general question, people are more than happy to help out.
I love the fact that normally there is not a lot of snow here (winter of 2009/2010 was a different story). They still talk about the blizzard of '78 (in Colorado, there is a blizzard almost every year, so we don't keep track). The beach and ocean is fantastic and so close no matter where you live, there are a ton of classic, quaint New England towns that have great local stores and food. Also, you are so close to everything. In Colorado, it took you forever just to get out of Colorado - and there isn't much in Colorado. Here, Boston is only an hour away, NYC is 3 (or I could take the train to both). Heck, Canada is only 5 hours away. Taking a day or weekend trip is so easy here.
I think that people see what they want to see and that if you have been forced to move here, you're going to pick at the littlest things. If you liked where you were and only moved under duress, you won't like it anywhere unless you go back home.
I could go on about the open space here as well -- so many great areas to get outdoors no matter what time of year it is, and the diversity of those areas is great.
And don't think that you can only live in Portsmouth like that one person said. Portsmouth is great, but so is Bristol, Warren, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Narragansett, Charlestown, etc, etc.
There are tons of local farmers markets in the summer and even in winter, they have the winter market in the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. You can pretty much drive corner to corner in this state in about 45 minutes and the traffic is a heck of a lot better than in Denver (and not any less rude. In Denver, I pretty much have to get out of my car and tip the driver to let me merge on the highway).
So, take what you want of all of these reviews, but if you do have to move to Rhode Island, think a little more positive and change your viewpoint to see the benefits and great places and don't chalk it up as just another "rude" New England [Comment on this Posting]
Rude People - 10/2/2011
Though I have met some very nice people in Rhode Island, I'm amazed at the number of rude individuals I've encountered. Every morning, I hope to survive the day without being ridiculed by a total stranger. Rhode Island is full of angry, mean spirited, people who need to drag others down to feel better about themselves. There's an enormous amount of ignorance in this state. [Comment on this Posting]
Unfunded Liabilities - 7/5/2011
According to a recent news story, each household in the state of RI would need to pay about $35+K to bring unfunded liabilities. Given the severity of this situation, be prepared to spend more money on taxes. RI will never be tax friendly to retirees who are not from the government sector or a school teacher.[Comment on this Posting]
Rhode Island - 2/1/2011
Best little state in the union.[Comment on this Posting]
"Rude Island" Worst Place I Have EVER Lived - 6/21/2010
I moved here with my husband and two children a few years ago because my extended family resides here. Since I cant get them to see what life is like in the rest of the world I will probably live here for quite some time, reluctantly. The people are extremely rude. Inhabited by rich snobs and the bitter "lower-class" that are under their feet.
There is beauty in some of the nature when it comes to this state and unfortunatly, if it werent for these aweful people you come in contact with this could be a serene place to live.
Everything is OVER PRICED. The theme is, pay through the nose for mediocrity or worse, because everyone is either struggling or greedy. This applies to all goods. Things have not changed since the days of the rich vs the poor here. Yes here in RI you are not inbetween, you are either rich or poor because every chance the state gets, and each town within, they it drains your earnings to stuff their pockets. This is also the reason why you will see goods and entertainment are so expesive here. Most families here live check to check or off of credit.
I have lived all over the world and I know what it is like outside the walls of RI and I know that there are better and friendlier places to live> ANYWHERE BUT HERE
PS: I chose to live in Portsmouth because it is the best of the worst and the scenery sometimes makes me feel like I'm not in Rhode Island anymore.[Comment on this Posting]
"Rude Island" Worst Place I Have EVER Lived - 6/21/2010
I moved here with my husband and two children a few years ago because my extended family resides here. Since I cant get them to see what life is like in the rest of the world I will probably live here for quite some time, reluctantly. The people are extremely rude. Inhabited by rich snobs and the bitter "lower-class" that are under their feet.
There is beauty in some of the nature when it comes to this state and unfortunatly, if it werent for these aweful people you come in contact with this could be a serene place to live.
Everything is OVER PRICED. The theme is, pay through the nose for mediocrity or worse, because everyone is either struggling or greedy. This applies to all goods. Things have not changed since the days of the rich vs the poor here. Yes here in RI you are not inbetween, you are either rich or poor because every chance the state gets, and each town within, they it drains your earnings to stuff their pockets. This is also the reason why you will see goods and entertainment are so expesive here. Most families here live check to check or off of credit.
I have lived all over the world and I know what it is like outside the walls of RI and I know that there are better and friendlier places to live> ANYWHERE BUT HERE[Comment on this Posting]
I can't wait to get out of here! - 4/22/2010
The economy here is awful and the weather is terrible. The cost of living is absolutely out of control! [Comment on this Posting]
Four Seasons - 12/29/2009
Definitely four distinct seasons. Spring is beautiful, summer is perfect, fall is beautiful and winters are very cold.[Comment on this Posting]
Winter weather and taxes population - 12/24/2009
We just got 22" of snow before the season had officially started. Taxes would be a burden for a retired couple as well as the winters......one winter we got over 110" inches. We are a state with an area 65 X 35 miles and over a million people. Very crowded![Comment on this Posting]
Jobs - 7/11/2009
Rhode Island has one of the highest unemployment rates and a shrinking population.[Comment on this Posting]
Do you like clouds? - 2/8/2009
While I do love the state of Rhode Island, my affection does not stem from the weather conditions. Before I continue I must say that I enjoy the weather of all four seasons. However, Rhode Island becomes frequently cloudy in the summer, and receives and much rain/ice as it does snow in the winter. With these factors considered I would advice that one should move to Rhode Island if weather is not a major concern.[Comment on this Posting]


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Muddy Waters Offers to Pay S&P for Second Opinion on Olam
Muddy Waters LLC, the short seller that's being sued by Olam International Ltd. (OLAM) for defamation, offered to pay to get the commodity trader's debt rated as it sticks to its contention the company is in danger of failing.
Investors will benefit from the rating of Olam's public debt by Standard & Poor's, Muddy Waters said in a statement yesterday. Olam, the world's second-largest rice trader, has boosted its capital expenditure plans since Muddy Waters first criticized the Singapore-based company on Nov. 19 and that has increased its risk of failure, the research firm said.
"Olam now has no good reason to avoid having its debt rated," Muddy Waters said. "Should it continue to refuse a rating, investors should wonder whether the company is worried that a rating would mortally wound it by making clear that the market has been underpricing its risk."
Chief Executive Officer Sunny Verghese, who has rejected Muddy Waters' comments, bought 1 million Olam shares at S$1.54 ($1.26) apiece today, lifting his holding to 4.67 percent, according to a regulatory filing. The company also said today it acquired Dehydro Foods Ltd., a processor of dehydrated onions and herbs in Egypt, for $30.8 million.
Olam, whose debt isn't rated by any agency, has the equivalent of $5.8 billion of debt outstanding, of which $2.89 billion is in bonds, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The yield on its S$500 million of 6 percent bonds due October 2022 rose 21 basis points to 9.37 percent, according to prices compiled by Bloomberg, gaining for a fourth straight day.
Defamation Suit
The commodity trader's shares gained 1 percent to S$1.575 at the close in Singapore. The stock has declined 9.5 percent since Block first questioned the company's finances and accounting practices at a London conference.
Olam, also one of the world's top three coffee traders, has sued Muddy Waters and its founder Carson Block for defamation in a Singapore court. Verghese has dismissed the claim that the company could collapse by pointing to more than S$10 billion of liquidity on its balance sheet.
The company has the option of accepting Muddy Waters's offer on the bond rating before 5 p.m. Singapore time on Dec. 5, the Los Angeles-based research firm said.
Muddy Waters rated Olam a strong sell in a 133-page report this week, likening it to failed energy trader Enron Corp. Houston-based Enron lost $68 billion in market value from its 2000 peak to filing for bankruptcy in 2001.
Muddy Waters also questioned whether Olam's management, including Verghese, had pledged shares in the company for loans.
'Not Transparent'
"Mr. Verghese refused to answer a question about share pledges on a recent conference call, so management's motivation for its fierce salvo against Muddy Waters is possibly not transparent," Muddy Waters said.
Aditya Renjen, Olam's general manager of investor relations, didn't immediately respond to a voicemail on his mobile phone for a comment on the Muddy Waters statement.
Olam is using its auditor Ernst & Young "to deflect questions about its accounting," Muddy Waters said in its latest report.
"We stand by our audit opinions on the consolidated financial statements of Olam," Ernst & Young said in a letter to Olam's board issued Nov. 22. Ernst & Young said it was unable to comment further today.
Muddy Waters also refuted Verghese's claim, made at a press conference in Singapore on Nov. 28, that it was working in concert with hedge funds.
Temasek Support
Muddy Waters values Olam on a "liquidation basis, because our opinion is that it is likely to fail," the research firm said. Olam uses non-cash accounting gains to boost earnings, has been "burning cash" and will need to raise or refinance as much as S$4.6 billion of debt over the next year to remain solvent, it said.
Olam isn't planning any impairment charges as a result of the report, Verghese said yesterday. The company is getting support from shareholders, including Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte, as well as customers, he said.
"I am grateful that they have stood by us," Verghese said of Temasek, owner of a 16 percent stake in Olam, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. "The fact they have stayed invested and kept the faith is the biggest support I can ask for."
Debt Obligations
Olam has the capacity to meet its debt obligations of S$1.5 billion in the next 12 months, in addition to its planned spending, the Singapore-based company said yesterday in a statement. The company supplies 21 products, from cocoa to rubber, from 65 countries to 12,300 customers. It's one of the world's top six cotton traders.
Block, Muddy Waters's research director, said he had "shorted" Olam, seeking to profit by selling borrowed shares now and buying them back later at a lower price.
Olam is targeting annual profit after tax of $1 billion by 2016. Net income in the 12 months through June was S$370.9 million, 14 percent lower than a year earlier. Olam is well "on track" toward achieving its target, it said. It expects to generate S$3.2 billion of total earnings between now and 2016, Verghese said yesterday.
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As business jet owners and operators began cutting flight hours and expenses during the recession, the caterers who serve the industry were among the first to feel the effects.
Some announced layoffs, reduced hours, less-costly half-portion dishes and menus that were custom-designed to meet customers' budgets. Some stopped serving the business aviation community. Still others simply closed up shop.
In recent months, industry associations have noted a slow yet steady increase in the number of monthly flight hours, as well as a climb in charter activity. That's good news for caterers, though many business jet owners and operators appear to still be keeping a tight rein on budgets, giving up the exotic fruit platters and the Lobster Thermidor.
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Seeing Spots Today!
October 13, 2011 by Ellen
Filed under Basic Grey, Core Blog, Provocraft
First up we have an announcement!!! Get ready for Monday!!!
Today we are seeing spots with Design Team Member Andrea Amu. Our two Spotted Collections are Jillian (embossed small dot) and Tillie (embossed larger dot) that are just perfect for any papercrafting project.
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Arms Around Communities (AAC) will present the 1st Annual Esther Awards to 45 influential women in the Central Pennsylvania Region who are making exceptional contributions to their families and their communities.
Sunday, April 14, 2013, at 10 a.m.
DaySpring Ministries, 1600 Spring Garden Drive in Middletown, Pa
For more information, visit www.armsaroundcommunities.org.
Londonderry Fire Company
Doors & Kitchen open at noon
Bingo starts at 2 p.m.
Hershey Symphony Big Band presents the music of the World War II Era
The Scottish Rite Cathedral
2701 N Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
3:00 pm.
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All proceeds will fund the 2013 Sights and Sounds of Christmas - A Hershey Celebration presented by The Hershey Community Chorus on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, PA. A sell-out performance is expected.
The People's Shakespeare Project celebrate William Shakespeare's 449th birthdaySunday, April 14 from 4:00-6:30 pm. "Dancing with the Sonnets" 22 of Shakespeare's sonnets. Admission fee.
Join us for stories, crafts, and a snack. No registration required.
West Enola Fire Company. 118 Chester Rd, Enola Pa. 717-732-1919 doors open at 5:pm
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Hummelstown Fire Company
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Boro Park, Hummelstown
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Borough Hall Council Chambers
640 Eshelman St. Highspire
Story time for preschool age children.
Middletown Reservoir
Registration 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Fishing ends at 11 a.m.
Main Street Gym (32 W. Main St. Middletown)
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Benefits Middletown Area High School Softball Team
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Park Valley Hereford
DescriptionThe Park Valley Herford Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is located north of Park Valley and Rosette, Utah on the Raft River Mountains. On the westside of the Unit the higher elevation is 9000 feet increasing to 9900 feet, then decreasing to 8800 feet in the east. Many creeks drain off this south facing side of the Raft Rivers. Pine Creek ranges from 5800 feet to 9400 feet, Duncan Canyon ranges from 5900 feet to 7500 feet, Rock canyon ranging from 6900 feet to 9200 feet, Fisher Creek Canyon ranging from 6000 feet to 8400 feet, Dunn Canyon ranging from 5900 feet to 9400 feet, and Quaken Aspen Canyon ranging from 5900 feet to 8600 feet. The most common elevation is 6000 feet but ranges from 5,700 feet to 9900 feet with an elevation difference of 4200 feet. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of the CWMU elevation ranges between 6600 feet and 9000 feet an elevation difference of 2400 feet.
The northern parts of the Park Valley Hereford Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) are mostly Inter-Mountain Basins Montane Sagebrush Steppe (62). In the middle of the Unit is a band of Inter-Mountain Basins Cliff and Canyon (8). On the southern most parts of the Unit are areas of Great Basin Pinyon-Juniper Woodland (37). Among the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, are patches of Inter-Mountain Basins Big Sagebrush Shrubland (48) and Great Basin Xeric Mixed Sagebrush Shrubland (49). Among the northern part Sagebrush Steppe are patches of Inter-Mountain Mahogany Woodland and Shrubland (44).
One of the Park Valley Hereford Cooperative Wildlife Mangement Unit (CWMU) nearest weather stations, PARK VALLEY (427408), is about 3.6 km south from the south edge of the CWMU. PARK VALLEY has seventy-nine (79) years of records, 1911 - 1990. During the FALL (September, October and November) the average precipitation is 2.45 inches, but it can be as high as 6.38 inches or as low as 0.62 inch. During the 91-day FALL period, 13 days will experience greater than or equal to 0.01 inch of precipitation, 7 days of greater than or equal to 0.10 inch, or 1 day of the greater than or equal to 0.50 inch of precipitation. Snowfall during the FALL averages 5.8 inches but can be as high as 22.5 inches. FALL temperature at PARK VALLEY averages 48.4 degrees F. but can be as high as 93.0 degrees F. or as low as 0.0 degrees F. During the FALL, 36 days will be below freezing (32 degrees F.) and no days above 90 degrees F. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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Debates of March 11th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #7 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was women.
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- Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act
- National Office for Fire and Emergency Response Statistics Act
- Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act
- Tanning Equipment Warning (Cancer Risks) Act
- Petitions
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- Olympic Athletes
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- Haiti
- Employment Insurance
- Rights & Democracy
- The Budget
- Business of the House
- Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
- Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:45 p.m.
John Weston West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Madam Speaker, this throne speech talked about staying the course. We are staying the course in terms of our commitment to the environment. We have a minister who has made robust commitments, achievable commitments, a minister who went to Copenhagen and came back. One of the first countries that signed that agreement was Canada and it made all Canadians proud.
We are not a government that is going to make commitments to unrealistic targets, but to specific and achievable targets with mandated penalties for those who fail to apply and comply to those targets.
I am proud to be a Canadian, to be in a country that leads in the environment and is not just blowing hot air.
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:45 p.m.
John Rafferty Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
Madam Speaker, the hon. member talked about two things. The first one was fiscal responsibility and the second was foreign aid.
I would like to make a couple of comments about them, and then perhaps the hon. member could make his comments or response on any one or all of the things that I mention.
First, there is fiscal responsibility. There has been a $13 million increase in the Prime Minister's Office budget. That does not sound like fiscal responsibility. There are $1,000 doorbells and plants, and using government jets when commercial airlines are just fine. On foreign aid, no one seems to know how much or if any of the money from CIDA has been released to help in relief in Haiti.
I wonder if the member would like to comment on any or all of those particular issues.
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:45 p.m.
John Weston West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Madam Speaker, if there is one thing that this Conservative government stands for it is for accountability. We have seen that accountability in terms of the fiscal stimulus projects. Some 16,000 projects across Canada to stimulate the economy, all driven by local priorities, and very clear criteria not by vested interests. It is money that has been spent well and accounted for.
In terms of foreign aid, none other than Bill Clinton complimented Canada for our quick and effective response to the crisis in Haiti, something that made all Canadians proud and raised eyebrows around the world for our excellent response.
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:45 p.m.
Colin Carrie Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for his excellent speech. I also want to thank him for all the good work he did during the Olympics, and how he represented his constituents and country. He did an excellent job.
I have been sitting here and listening to the different speeches from the opposition. I listened to my colleague's speech.
I was wondering if he could do a quick comparison for everyone, comparing the leadership shown by our government and our Prime Minister on the economy, foreign aid and tough on crime legislation to the vacuous speech that I heard from the Leader of the Opposition, that non-existent vision fixed with billions of dollars in promises and, I was entirely surprised, there was no plan for economic responsibility. How is he going to pay for these things?
Does the member have any ideas how the members of the opposition would pay for all of these billions of dollars in promises?
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:45 p.m.
John Weston West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Madam Speaker, it is great to talk about dreams, but it is crazy to dream about talk. The difference between the two is huge.
Our government stands for specific goals. We have specific accountability. We are moving this country forward. That is why our country is at the top of the G7 in rebounding from the global recession. That is why, in terms of GDP ratios, our debt is the lowest of all the western countries. Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition has no specifics to offer us.
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
1:50 p.m.
Bernard Bigras Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC
Madam Speaker, I will start by saying that I will share my time with the member for Beauharnois—Salaberry.
I am particularly happy to speak today to criticize the throne speech, and I will try to use my 10 minutes to do so. It is clear that this throne speech has virtually no environmental commitments, but, quite the opposite, that it is setting us back considerably in a number of areas, which I will try to talk about today.
First, members should know that this government's plan is to multiply Canadian oil and gas projects while eliminating the environmental safety net that should be an essential part of a sustainable development strategy.
Let us take this example from page 21 of the throne speech, where the government said, "[the government] has pursued a balanced approach to emissions reduction—".
But at the same time, it is saying that it plans:
—to support responsible development of Canada's energy and mineral resources, our Government will untangle the daunting maze of regulations that needlessly complicates project approvals, replacing it with simpler, clearer processes that offer improved environmental protection and greater certainty to industry.
What does that really mean? It became clear the following day, when the budget was presented. The government announced that oil projects, among other things, would no longer be assessed by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, but would be assessed by Canada's National Energy Board, which will have ramifications on the Department of Natural Resources and financial ramifications on the government. There is every indication that the government is preparing for some rapid, major development of oil and energy resources in the west, at the expense of an environmental safety net.
If the government plans on forgetting about this environmental protection, it must understand that it will have to deal with opposition from the Bloc Québécois. Quebec created the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement. We believe that projects should be done in consultation with communities. We believe that projects should be assessed in accordance with certain environmental regulations. There is no question of weakening environmental regulations or assessments.
Second, the government is singing its own praises in the throne speech. It says it will "continue to take steps to fight climate change by leading the world in clean electricity generation". That is a bare-faced lie. Not only has the government the gall to step out before the world and renege on its 1997 commitments with respect to the Kyoto accord, but it holds out to the world a throne speech that dares to call Canada a world leader in clean energy. That is totally unacceptable.
The government, on the contrary, intends to increase the production of oil from the tar sands, and, to do so, it will invest in nuclear energy. It announced $300 million in its budget for the development of nuclear power. We are not talking about $300 million to develop medical isotopes. It is for developing more energy in order to produce more oil from the tar sands. This does not come from us.
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited—AECL—has signed an agreement with Energy Alberta Corporation to develop ways to use Candu reactors to provide the steam needed to extract the oil from the tar sands and thus produce more. This is from AECL's website. So the opposition is not talking gibberish. Quite the contrary. The government's economic policy and strategy are focused in essence on the interests of the west, to the detriment of Quebec.
Third, this government tells us that it intends to protect the environment. And yet, what did we see in the budget? We saw a government that has refused to renew funding for research on climate. We must remember that, some 10 years ago, the federal government created the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, which funded research centres at the University of Sherbrooke, in the riding of my colleague from Sherbrooke, and at the University of Quebec in Montreal. Should the government not know it, it is called the ESCER centre. Essentially, the foundation's budget funded young researchers working in the fight against climate change and developing a climate model so as to be better able to reach our greenhouse gas reduction objectives.
What did the government do? It decided to cut the project and not renew it. Why? Does it surprise us? No. The member for Beauce had said three weeks earlier in an open letter that he did not believe in climate change or in any scientific basis linking increased greenhouse gas emissions with human activity.
The member for Beauce thus paved the way for the government's announcement in its throne speech and budget statement as well. The effect of this will be very serious, because, at international conferences on climate change, Canada will be unable to present national reports making it possible to evaluate the impact of climate change on the various regions of Canada. This is tantamount to denying the existence of climate change.
If a government refuses to give researchers the means to develop scientific proof of the existence of climate change, we have to assume that it does not believe in climate change.
It is not surprising, because we heard the Prime Minister say at the Copenhagen conference that, basically, he did not believe in the Kyoto accord, that he did not believe 1990 should be the reference year, when developing countries, Europe and all those supporting the Kyoto accord believed that 1990 should be used as the reference year.
Our Prime Minister went to Copenhagen and refused, before the international community, to set out Canada's positions. Why? Because this government has always denied the existence of climate change. Since 1997, it has made economic choices favouring the west, its interests, its electoral base and the development of the oil industry in Canada. All that, when Quebec made a totally different choice. Since 1997, Quebec has opted for the Kyoto accord and renewable energy.
Once again, the throne speech and the budget show that Canada has two faces, but only one vision focused on the west.
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
2 p.m.
The Deputy Chair Denise Savoie
The hon. member will have five minutes for questions and comments following oral question period.
Olympic Athletes
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Ed Holder London West, ON
Madam Speaker, London, Ontario is Canada's golden city. Long after the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, the golden glow continues in our community. Londoners are exceptionally proud of our local Olympians.
We sent six athletes from our London region to compete in three sports and every single one of them came home with a gold medal. This bears repeating. Every single Londoner who competed in the Olympics is a gold medallist, and while communities across our country lay various claims to our Olympians, London's claim is no less strong.
Congratulations to Christine Nesbitt, Scott Moir, Tessa Virtue, Drew Doughty, Corey Perry and Joe Thornton. Hockey players Rick Nash and Pat Kane, along with Corey, were part of the legendary London Knights and did our city proud.
To our Olympians I say that their results were the best in the world and they had us cheering louder than they could ever imagine. While we shared in their dream, we know they did the work. They made the commitment. They won the gold, and for that they deserve every accolade they receive. I thank them for making London Canada's golden city.
Azeri Community
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Hedy Fry Vancouver Centre, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to ask the House to join me and the Azeri community in commemorating the Khojaly tragedy, which took place 18 years ago on February 25 and 26.
I know those date has passed.
However, I think it is important for Canada, as a global nation, home to people from different countries who came here to find new beginnings, to recognize the tragedies that once marred their lives and mourn with them, however briefly.
The tragedy of lost human life is still too common in a world plagued by civil strife. Canada, through democracy and rule of law, has found peaceful resolution to our own civil disagreements. By remembering tragedies such as Khojaly, we can hopefully help our new citizens to remember the past while beginning anew to embrace values of peaceful coexistence here in Canada.
Jacques Hétu
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Paule Brunelle Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, on February 9, 2010, Jacques Hétu, a composer and musician from Trois-Rivières, passed away at the age of 71.
The composer most frequently performed abroad, and considered Quebec's greatest composer ever, he also enjoyed a brilliant career teaching music at Université Laval, Université de Montréal and Université du Québec à Montréal.
Jacques Hétu was made a member of the Royal Society of Canada in 1989, an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 and officer of the Ordre national du Québec in 2007. Just a few days before his death, he received the Opus homage award from the Conseil québécois de la musique for his life's work.
He has left us with a remarkable body of work, including five symphonies and several chamber music compositions. In 2008, Jacques Hétu was inducted into the Panthéon de la musique classique in Trois-Rivières, where a music school was named in his honour in 1999.
On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I wish to extend sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Ukrainian Voice
Statements By Members
March 11th, 2010 / 2 p.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ukrainian Voice, the oldest Ukrainian language newspaper in Canada.
In 1909, Ukrainian public school teachers in Manitoba saw the need for an independent weekly paper to reflect the common experience of the growing number of Ukrainians immigrating to Canada. They formed a publishing company and on March 16, 1910, the first issue of Ukrainian Voice hit the streets. It quickly became the glue holding the fast-growing community together. It became not only a news carrier but a voice for the pride of Ukrainian immigrants who brought their strong work ethic and other cultural values to the harsh task of Canadian nation-building.
Ukrainian Voice has maintained that critical role now for 100 years and continues to play a vital role in the dynamic Ukrainian community of the 21st century. Let us today celebrate this great contribution to Canada's cultural heritage.
[Member spoke in Ukrainian]
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jeff Watson Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, mere days before Christmas 1995, Canadian retirees collecting U.S. social security got a massive 70% tax hike from the Liberal government, devastating their retirements. Thousands banded together to fight, led by the now late Olive Smith of Essex, forming Canadians Asking for Social Security Equality. Sadly, the Liberal government did not right its wrong. It fought these seniors for a decade hoping they would lose heart, or worse, that it would outlast these seniors and their outrage.
Budget 2010, thanks to this government, restores tax fairness to these retired Canadian seniors.
I extend congratulations to CASSE. I extend thanks to Bill Thrasher and other seniors who never gave up, to the member for Calgary Southeast who, before me, led this fight for seven years in this House, to our finance minister and our Prime Minister.
Olive Smith and her fellow seniors departed can finally rest in peace.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Alan Tonks York South—Weston, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations to Mr. George Katsarov, a resident of York South—Weston and a volunteer with Canadian Executive Service Organization. Mr. Katsarov completed an assignment to Sevastopol, Ukraine to address the recycling of domestic and industrial waste. The city of Yalta was also experiencing a lack of local waste disposal sites. Mr. Katsarov was asked to advise on ways to minimize environmental pollution and reduce the cost of transporting and recycling waste.
Since 1967, highly skilled volunteers like Mr. Katsarov have been using their professional expertise and experience to help others achieve their goals. Thanks to Canadian Executive Service Organization, volunteers like Mr. Katsarov have put a human face on Canada through their assignments abroad.
I invite the members of the House to join me in congratulating Mr. Katsarov and Canadian Executive Service Organization for volunteerism and a job well done.
Delta Community Leader
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John Cummins Delta—Richmond East, BC
Mr. Speaker, recently the Delta Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary. Edgar Dunning was in attendance at the gala. A friend chatted with Edgar after the event, then noted that Edgar jumped in his car and drove home. Nothing unusual about that, except that Edgar was 100 years old on January 7.
Edgar's mother published the Delta Optimist and some of his fondest memories are of that early newsroom. He spent his working life at the paper as a reporter, editor, photographer and publisher. He still writes a weekly column for the Optimist.
I look forward to Edgar's company at community events as much for his interesting recollections as for his insightful comments about current events and his great sense of humour.
Throughout his long life, Edgar has served his community, his province and his country. He is a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal, the Order of British Columbia, the Delta Chamber of Commerce Good Citizen of the Year award and others too numerous to mention. Truly it can be said that it is community leaders like Edgar Dunning who make our country great.
Jasey-Jay Anderson
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, Quebec athletes distinguished themselves through their magnificent performances at the Olympic games in Vancouver.
Today I would like to salute Jasey-Jay Anderson, who is from Val-Morin. He is a fantastic athlete who topped off his career by winning the gold medal in the parallel giant slalom snowboarding.
A four-time world champion and winner of innumerable victories and podium finishes, this young family man should be proud of his truly memorable performance.
Throughout his career, Mr. Anderson has demonstrated determination, perseverance and tenacity. He never lost sight of his dream of reaching the highest step on the podium and saw his efforts crowned with a gold medal.
This snowboarder is a model of dedication and motivation for all young Quebeckers.
I join with my colleagues in the Bloc Québécois in congratulating Jasey-Jay Anderson and wishing him all the best in the future.


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Celebrate Race Season with a Special Tour Edition CamelBak® Podium® Bottle. Available only on camelbak.com. Supplies are limited.
The Podium® Bottle incorporates Jet Valve™, a revolutionary self-sealing valve into a taste-free bottle with a high flow rate.
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OK, I get the Jet Valve™, but do I still need to suck on the nozzle to drink? It's your choice. You can either put the nozzle between your lips, or just open your mouth and squirt. The Jet Valve™ opens automatically when you squeeze, then shuts automatically to prevent drips. Since there's no pop-top valve to shut off, you can guide the nozzle into helmet vents easily without accidentally shutting off the valve.
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Parents contend with many daily challenges, questioning how (or if) they will be able to feed their children should never be one of them. Committed to eradicating childhood hunger throughout the county, thirty-five of South Florida's most celebrated wünderchefs and restaurateurs will be stepping up to their stoves to turn out taste bud-seducing cuisine at Share Our Strength's fourth annual Taste of the Nation Palm Beach on Wednesday, April 23.
Led by co-chair chefs Lindsay Autry (Bravo TV's Top Cheftestant), Zach Bell (Addison Reserve Country Club), Clay Conley (buccan and Imoto), and Allen Susser (Chef Allen's), food fêters can also tap their inner oenophile at the plethora of wine and spirits stations, cast their bids on the luxurious, live and silent auction items, and enjoy the evening's creative musical entertainment.
Here, local philanthropy-minded culinaires spill on everything from culinary bucket lists and cooking rituals to their biggest kitchen oops! ever.
Zach Bell (Co-Chair)
Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach
Residence: Lake Worth
Biggest kitchen disaster: I was sixteen and I forgot to check the hold temp on a dozen prime ribs at The Rusty Fox. I had a bad day the next day.
Cooking ritual: Folding my towels for service. It helps me to slow down and re-center.
Best part about being a chef: Having cooks that have worked for you succeed.
One thing we should know about you: I am shy.
Define your personal fashion style: Shabby line cook slash beach bum.
Why you're participating in Taste of the Nation Palm Beach: We create elaborate menus and meals while, barely a mile away, 1 in 5 children are not even sure where they are getting their next meal. Given the resources in our country, this is both shameful and embarrassing.
Your dish: Love me some pork.
Clay Conley (Co-Chair)
Executive Chef, Buccan/Imoto, Palm Beach
Residence: West Palm Beach
How you get inspired: Reading cookbooks, travelling, and eating.
Biggest kitchen disaster: I was making a warm, baked-to-order cake and after the last savory course went out, someone turned off the ovens.
What item every kitchen needs: A good smoker.
Most overrated dining trends or foods: Anything "farm-to-table".
Summer travel plans: Asheville, NC for a month.
Last purchase: Taylor 514 guitar.
Why you're participating in Taste of the Nation Palm Beach: How can you not get behind a charity that spends every waking moment trying to end childhood hunger?
Your dish: Colorado Lamb sliders, homemade griddled brioche bun, cucumber salad, harissa, and French feta.
Aaron Black
PB Catch, Palm Beach
Residence: Jupiter
How you get inspired: Seasonal produce and Instagram. It's a great place to find new ideas.
Favorite seasonal ingredient for summer: Ramps.
Your trademark as a chef: Seacuterie. Its an ancient concept of curing fish but we've reinvented it in a way that's never been done before.
Summer travel plans: Boston, Charleston, and San Francisco – three great foodie towns.
Last purchase: Gopro camera.
Why you're participating in Taste of the Nation Palm Beach: It's a great charity and an opportunity to see and talk to my talented peers.
Your dish: Pork belly disc, cured egg yolk jam, pickled shiitake, and red shiso.
Photo by Montana Prichard
Tim Lipman
Executive Chef, Coolinary Cafe, Palm Beach Gardens
Residence: Jupiter
Your biggest kitchen disaster: First day in the new restaurant and I was making a pot of soup. Ran to back kitchen and returned to flames shooting three feet out of the pot. Almost burned the place down before we opened.
Most underrated item in the kitchen: A griddle top.
Favorite cooking ritual: We are closed on Sundays, so having a shift drink with the staff on Saturday night is always fun.
Favorite seasonal ingredient for summer: Hot peppers.
Every chef has a vice. What's yours: I'm always right.
One thing we should know about you: I hate scary movies.
Why you're participating in Taste of the Nation Palm Beach: With the resources available today, no kid should go hungry. It's a chance to make a difference.Your dish: Dry Aged Spanish Serrano ham, red watercress, toasted almond, fresh hearts of palm, sheep's milk cheese, and mustard sherry vinaigrette
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I went to the 2/25 class last weekend and have my permit already. Doesn't always go that quickly but I have mine and I've been to the range and am legally permitted to carry my sidearm, etc.
Not Charles Bronson and I'm not John Wayne but the class was fantastic and if you, friends, wives or significant others or anyone you know is considering the ability to carry a sidearm for family and personal protection please let me know.
I'm trying to fill up this class for no other reason than it's worth taking so you can at least make a reasoned decision if CCW is right for you.
And yeah, I took the class before the Chardon shootings. But that event honestly didn't encourage or dissuade me from following through with the class or getting the permit.
Anyway, if you or anyone has an interest I can take names and numbers and secure your spot for a (non-refundable but could be applied to future class if you run into conflict) $50 deposit that goes toward $125 class fee. The remaining $75 can be submitted at class.
Let me know as I'd be happy to assist.


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Well we weren't expecting this: Steinberg has previewed the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller, an all-new USB controller for its Cubase 4 DAW. This is the first time the company has released a hardware control surface for its software since the ill-fated Houston was launched back in 2000.
Unlike Houston, the CC121 doesn't emulate the look and feel of a real mixing desk. In fact, the focus is on just one controller knob that automatically controls whatever your mouse is pointing at (like the Speed Dial on Novation's Nocturn, it would seem).
There's also a single 100mm touch-sensitive fader, plus a selection of buttons that give you control of Cubase's channel settings. Interestingly, the software's full EQ section is also built into the hardware (there are 12 rotary encoders for this), while a user-assignable section offers presets for your Control Room sends and monitoring setup.
As you'd expect, the CC121 integrates seamlessly with Cubase 4 – no setup is required – and it's compatible with both Mac and PC. There's no news on a price at this stage – we expect this to be confirmed closer to the release date, which is currently listed as the third quarter of 2008.
Find out more at the Steinberg website.
Video: We hooked up with Steinberg at Frankfurt and got a guided tour through some of the CC121's best features.


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Just looking for some advice on removing the boxy mid range I am getting with the lyric.
I have moved the mic position with no success . Even teamed with the venue di . I need
To cut at 500 and 1k drastically . This is a bright guitar and adjusting the pot does help but
Does not take away these frequencies , It also makes it over bright with no low end .
The best position so far has been nearer the low strings , angled a long the brace on the treble side
Made it extremely thin sounding.
I would really like to make this pickup work, it is so close minus the mid range .
Any advice ?