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Debates of April 11th, 2000
House of Commons Hansard #83 of the 36th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-23.
- Order In Council Appointments
- Government Response To Petitions
- Committees Of The House
- Species At Risk Act
- Income Tax Act
- Endangered Species Sanctuaries Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
- Report Of The Auditor General
- Firefighters
- Health Care
- National Organ Donor Registry
- Canada Customs
- Education
- Prime Minister Of Canada
- Honda Insight
- A Vision For Canada
- Taxpayers' Rights
- Canada Book Day
- Sayisi Dene
- Aéroports De Montréal
- Iran
- Prime Minister Of Canada
- Employment Insurance
- Volunteers
- Iran
- Revenue Canada
- Middle East
- Health
- Middle East
- Auditor General's Report
- Young Offenders
- Auditor General's Report
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Auditor General's Report
- Immigration
- Taxation
- Solicitor General
- Immigration
- Aboriginal Affairs
- National Defence
- Treasury Board
- Human Resources Development
- Option Canada
- Canada Pension Plan
- Immigration
- Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
- Division No. 1276
- Division No. 1277
- Committees Of The House
- International Circumpolar Community
Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
Government Orders
1:45 p.m.
Lynn Myers Waterloo—Wellington, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. We cannot refer to a member's absence or attendance in this House. However, for the record, I was here, and I listened with some—
Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
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1:45 p.m.
The Deputy Speaker
I think that is a point of debate and not a point of order.
Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
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1:45 p.m.
Grant McNally Dewdney—Alouette, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would conclude by saying that what the government voted against yesterday was a definition of marriage in the bill, over a hundred times. What the member says is outrageous. What the member says is an instrument of destruction and hatred, and that what people of my ilk do is put forward a definition of marriage in legislation. That is the very offensive act that we were participants in last night and I plead guilty. I will plead guilty every day that I stand for marriage and stand against the Liberal government.
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1:45 p.m.
John Bryden Wentworth—Burlington, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this debate in another direction, in a direction that I hope members opposite, indeed all members, will be interested to hear.
I begin by saying that I support this bill. I support this bill because it does what needs to be done, and what needs to be done and why this bill exists in the first place is that it defines same sex relationships as outside marriage and it defines marriage as the lawful union of one man and one woman. I support it. It is there.
The question I bring forward is that while the opposition, obviously being the opposition it must oppose the bill, this is right and proper and it has to find all the means to oppose the bill, I would like to concentrate my remarks on the fact that 19 members of my own party voted against the report stage motion yesterday. There is a good chance those same 19 Liberals—maybe more, maybe less—will vote against this legislation when it comes before the House tonight.
I have great respect for my colleagues. I think it may be of great interest to you, Mr. Speaker, to comprehend why some of us who share exactly the same values, the same Liberal values if you will, the same values about family, and the same concerns about protecting the traditional definition of marriage and so on and so forth, would vote against this legislation, which I believe is very good legislation, and some would vote for it on this side exclusively.
We have to go back a bit to understand where this bill comes from. I am one of the ones who promoted it originally. The reason I promoted it was because it was becoming very clear that unless parliament acted the courts were going to define marriage and spouse as a same sex relationship. It was coming. It was occurring at the Ontario Court of Appeal level and in various other court cases. This has been a fear of mine for a very long time.
The first time I voted against my own government was when I voted against Bill C-33 when it came up in 1995. I voted against my government because it failed in that legislation to define marriage and to define a same sex relationship in the context of a legally married relationship. I voted against that legislation precisely because it left it to the courts. Finally, this bill produces the definitions.
Incidentally, Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with a colleague.
Let me examine what happened yesterday. The 19 Liberals who voted against the government voted on Motion No. 5, moved by the member for Scarborough Southwest. The member's motion, which was echoed by other motions from the opposition, would have had the definition of marriage as the lawful union of one man and one woman, which is in the bill, repeated in every piece of legislation that the bill affects. In other words, this is an omnibus bill and it affects 68 other statutes. It defines in those statutes that same sex partnerships, for the purposes of benefits or anything else, are to be seen in the same sense as a common law partnership. That should have been sufficient, but the member for Scarborough Southwest felt that this should be repeated in every bit of legislation.
I take the position that to have marriage defined in law when it was only defined in common law is a huge step forward. In fact, by all analyses, that should be sufficient to guarantee that marriage legally is only a heterosexual relationship. So why did the member for Scarborough Southwest feel it was so important to repeat this in every statute affected by Bill C-23?
I submit to you, Mr. Speaker, he did it because he does not trust the courts to interpret or to see this definition of marriage that exists in Bill C-23. He does not trust the courts in future arbitrations that will involve the definition of marriage to pay due attention to the piece of legislation that we have passed.
Why does he take that position? This is the bad news, and it is very unfortunate. I hope the justice minister and all Canadians are listening. The reality is that members on this side of the House no longer trust our own justice department. The problem is that on this side of the House there is a sense that people in the justice department are resisting common sense measures to define issues like this because they have some kind of secret agenda. I can assure you, Mr. Speaker, that I have heard time and time again on this side of the House, on all kinds of legislation, the observation that we cannot trust the impartiality of justice department officials.
I really hesitate to say that because a great many of the justice department officials are very competent and very sincere in what they do. But there is no question that an element of suspicion has been created among parliamentarians and the justice department.
There are many examples. It goes back to the original gun control bill. It was one thing to have legislation creating a scheme for controlling firearms, but what we found on this side of the House was that it was very difficult to get even the most common sense amendments to that legislation. Then, there are countless other examples since I have been a parliamentarian since 1993.
There was a bill on electronic monitoring that would have enabled the authorities to affix a transmitter to a person who was never even charged with a crime. There were bills that limited the rights of the accused to get the documents of his accusers when it was a case of a sexual assault charge.
Even in this very same bill that we have before us, in my original speech at second reading I suggested that we change the word "conjugal" to "sexual intimacy", because "conjugal" was used by error in the wrong sense by a judge who did not know language sufficiently well. Yet the justice department, which could have made the change and could have made everyone feel better, opted to carry on with the word "conjugal", which in fact implies a heterosexual relationship.
The unfortunate thing that we have before us is legislation that is good. It does do what needs to be done. It does define marriage and it does give benefits to same sex couples in a way that does not conflict with traditional values. But we have this feeling on this side of the House that this bill is not as perfect, is not as complete, is not as polished and as well aimed as it could be because we believe, or some believe on this side of the House, that there is some kind of hidden agenda which means that later on the justice department may take this to court. Because the justice department creates laws in the House, it also defends them.
So we have this very uneasy situation that worries a lot of us around here, that we are not entirely certain that the people who produce the legislation for the government, who advise the government on its legislation, are indeed as impartial as they should be.
I hope that the justice minister thinks about this, and that the justice department officials themselves think about this, because this criticism is long overdue. I am sorry it has to appear on a piece of legislation that, in my mind, is excellent legislation. It brings back to parliament the definition of marriage and the definition of same sex relationships. It is exactly what parliament should have done long ago, but unfortunately the optics are not what they should be because perhaps the legislation is not as thoroughly aimed as it could have been. In that sense, the 19 members on this side of the House who are not willing to support this legislation do have a point, and I regret that is the situation.
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Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
The Speaker
There will be five minutes for questions and comments, and I propose to do that after Oral Question Period so there will not be an interruption.
Report Of The Auditor General
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
The Speaker
I have the honour to lay upon the table the report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons, Volume 1, dated April 2000.
Under the provisions of Standing Order 108(3)( e ), this document is deemed to have been permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Statements By Members
April 11th, 2000 / 1:55 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the members of the International Association of Fire Fighters across Canada work hard and risk their lives every day.
Retirement at the age of 55 is accepted as a standard that is in the best interests of firefighters and the communities they serve. However, in part because they experience shorter lifespans, firefighters are prevented from enjoying pension plans to which they have contributed while employed.
Due to an inequity under Income Tax Act regulations, firefighters argue that a regulatory change is needed and would be an important first step in pension fairness.
I encourage all members of the House to consider this proposed regulatory change in the name of fairness for Canada's professional firefighters.
Health Care
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gary Lunn Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my concern about the state of Canada's health care system.
In British Columbia there are only two level two ICU pediatric centres, one in Vancouver and one in Victoria. The level two ICU centre for children in Victoria is about to close, leaving only one. This decision is based solely on reduced funding.
On March 20 the opposition called on the Minister of Finance to increase health and social transfers by $1.5 billion and forgo the $1.5 billion increase to federal grants and contributions. We have all heard of the billion dollar boondoggle. That is the amount we are trying to shift to health care. The Liberal majority in the House voted the motion down.
I suggest the preservation of health care across the country is more important than handing out grants to buy votes. Canadians deserve better.
National Organ Donor Registry
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Lou Sekora Port Moody—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week begins April 16 and ends April 23. My private member's bill, Bill C-420, recognizes the need for a national organ donor registry in an effort to save lives.
To all members of parliament and Canadians I say let us do the right thing and save some lives.
Canada Customs
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Raymonde Folco Laval West, QC
Mr. Speaker, on April 7, the Canadian government announced its plan to streamline customs control processes at borders and airports over the next four years.
It will do so by automating services and providing travellers with special permits. Pre-approved travellers will be able to use biometric technology (hand readers) for identification purposes and automated kiosks for paying duties.
Essentially, this more flexible approach will improve service to the clientele. Travellers and corporate clients will be able to obtain a "Canpass" that will allow them to cross the border quickly. Customs officers will, however, continue to carry out spot checks.
The two overall priorities for Canada Customs in coming years will be greater flexibility at Canada's borders and effective surveillance.
Let us hope that the Canadian public will appreciate these new measures, which have been implemented for their benefit.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Aileen Carroll Barrie—Simcoe—Bradford, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Ontario's fixation on the need for higher education to be dominated by acquiring high tech skills is out of step with business leaders.
While the high tech sector is expanding rapidly and generating half of all new jobs, what is not true is the notion that workers in this field do not need an education in the liberal arts and humanities. An article in the National Post quoted CEOs of 30 top companies, ranging from Jean Monty at BCE to Kevin Francis at Xerox as saying:
Funding of higher education in this country need not be an either-or proposition between technology or liberal arts and sciences. It is critical that all universities in Canada receive sufficient funding to ensure a well-educated workforce and a new generation of leadership.
The Harris government's policy to focus on technology programs for funding betrays its own low level of cultural and civic literacy.
Prime Minister Of Canada
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gurmant Grewal Surrey Central, BC
Mr. Speaker, prior to the Prime Minister's departure for the Middle East he promised not to create controversy, but he failed again.
First he upset the Palestinians by refusing to meet with them in east Jerusalem. Then the Prime Minister did not know where he was, in east, west or north Jerusalem. He then upset the Israelis by giving bizarre advice to Arafat to use a unilateral declaration for independence as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Then he did not know what he said. This is not new.
In 1994 the Prime Minister said in France that he would have been happier if Canada had not been conquered in the past by the English and if this part of North America had remained French. In 1997 he bad mouthed the Americans to other G-7 leaders, not knowing that his microphone was on. He had lame excuses when he chose to go skiing in Whistler rather than represent Canada at King Hussein's funeral.
The Prime Minister should be vaccinated for foot in mouth disease along with his usual flu shots before he is allowed to visit the remaining countries on his trip.
Honda Insight
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Paul Bonwick Simcoe—Grey, ON
Mr. Speaker, good news. It is indeed a pleasure to announce today that Honda will be introducing the first Canadian made hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle into the market this year.
This technological revolution is called the all new Honda Insight. The Insight is powered by Honda's advanced integrated motor assist system. Combined with its lightweight aluminum shape, the Insight goes an astonishing 100 kilometres on 3.2 litres of gas. As well, the Insight is designed to meet ultra-low emission standards.
On May 9 Honda officials will be showcasing this vehicle on Parliament Hill. I encourage all my colleagues in the House to visit the display and see this incredible vehicle and maybe even take it for a test drive.
I am sure that this exciting new Insight will be well received by Canadian consumers.
Congratulations to Honda and its entire team. Well done, Honda.
A Vision For Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, everyone has their own views as to what makes a healthy country.
For me, more important than more money in my pocket I want to build a society based on sound values. I want my family to feel safe and secure and to feel that they have the opportunity to be as good as they can be. I want to know that every Canadian has a roof over their head, food to keep them nourished, a health care system to care for their medical needs and an education system that allows everyone the opportunity to learn and to grow.
These I believe are the first priorities of a healthy society. They would provide all Canadians with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and to be contributing members of society.
Taxpayers' Rights
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rick Casson Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, on January 30, 1994, Deborah Starr-Stephan, a mother of 10 and beloved wife of Tony Stephan, took her life. In 1993 her husband, after exhausting all other options, was forced to declare bankruptcy. From that point forward his family was unceasingly harassed by overzealous Canada customs and revenue agents. With her family driven into extreme hardship, unable to cope with the immense stress she was under, Deborah Stephan committed suicide. This should never have happened.
In the fall of 1997 the official opposition proposed a taxpayers' bill of rights and an office for the taxpayers' protection. The government needs to adopt this proposal so Canadians such as the Stephan family are protected from the summary treatment and abusive actions of CCRA agents.
Without enacting a strong taxpayers' bill of rights, the CCRA could be plagued with the same accountability problems that makes the IRS the most hated agency in the United States.


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Howard Dean Assassination
Whatever happened to Howard Dean?
"He was assassinated by Bill and Hillary with the assistance of Chris Lehane, the political hit man who first worked for Kerry and now backs Clark.caveat: I'm not trolling, but as a democrat I find this interesting. Ok, nauseating.
Desperate to keep control of the Democratic Party, the Clintons used their negative researchers and detectives to the ultimate and generated a story-a-day savaging Dean. The Vermont governor, not ready for prime time, cooperated by being thin-skinned, surly and combative. "
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Erol Fikrig, MD
Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and of Microbial Pathogenesis; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Section Chief, Infectious Diseases
Research Interests
Bacteria; Epidemiology; Lyme Disease; Parasitology; Public Health; Ticks; Viruses; West Nile virus; Global Health; Ehrlichiosis; Borrelia burgdorferi; Infectious Disease Medicine
Public Health Interests
Lyme Disease; Tropical Diseases; West Nile Virus
Research Organizations
Internal Medicine: Infectious Diseases | Liver Center
School of Public Health: Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
Molecular Virology: Virology laboratories
Skin Diseases Research Center, Yale
Research Summary
My laboratory investigates vector-borne diseases. Studies are directed toward understanding Lyme disease, Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and West Nile virus. Efforts on Lyme disease include exploring immunity to Borrelia burgdorferi, selective B. burgdorferi gene expression in vivo, and the immunobiology of Lyme arthritis. Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis is caused by a newly described pathogen, transmitted by Ixodes scapularis ticks, that persists within neutrophils.
We are investigating the molecular strategies that this pathogen uses to survive in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. West Nile virus can cause fatal encephalitis, and we seek to understand the pathogenesis of this emerging disease. Finally, we are also developing molecular approaches to prevent ticks from feeding on a mammalian host, thereby interfering with pathogen transmission.
Specialized Terms: Vector-borne diseases; Lyme disease; Human granulocytic ehrilichiosis; West Nile virus
Selected Publications
- Silver, A.C., A. Arjona, W.E. Walker, and E. Fikrig. 2012. The circadian clock controls toll-like receptor 9-mediated innate and adaptive immunity. Immunity 36:251-261. 3315694
- Schuijt, T.J., J. Coumou, S. Narasimhan, J. Dai, K. Deponte, D. Wouters, M. Brouwer, A. Oei, J.J. Roelofs, A.P. van Dam, T. van der Poll, C. Van't Veer, J.W. Hovius, and E. Fikrig. 2011. A tick mannose-binding lectin inhibitor interferes with the vertebrate complement cascade to enhance transmission of the lyme disease agent. Cell Host Microbe 10:136-146. 3170916
- Cheng, G., J. Cox, P. Wang, M.N. Krishnan, J. Dai, F. Qian, J.F. Anderson, and E. Fikrig. 2010. A C-type lectin collaborates with a CD45 phosphatase homolog to facilitate West Nile virus infection of mosquitoes. Cell 142:714-725. 2954371
- Wang, P., A. Arjona, Y. Zhang, H. Sultana, J. Dai, L. Yang, P.M. LeBlanc, K. Doiron, M. Saleh, and E. Fikrig. 2010. Caspase-12 controls West Nile virus infection via the viral RNA receptor RIG-I. Nat Immunol 11:912-919.
- Krishnan M, Ng A, Sukumaran B, Gilfoy F, Uchil P, Sultana H, Brass A, Adametz R, Tsui M, Qian F, Montgomery RR, Lev S, Mason P, Koski R, Elledge S, Xavier R, Agaisse H, Fikrig E. RNA interference screen for human genes associated with West Nile virus infection. Nature 455, 425-5, 2008.
- Dunne, D. W., A. C. Shaw, L. K. Bockenstedt, H. Allore, S. Chen, S. E. Malawista, L. Leng, Y. Mizue, M. Piecychna, L. Zhang, V. Towle, R. Bucala, R. R. Montgomery, and E. Fikrig. 2010. Increased TLR4 expression and Innate Cytokine Production in Immunosuppressed Adults with Autoimmune Diseases. PLoS ONE 5(6): e11343. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0011343
- A tick gut protein with fibronectin III domains aids Borrelia burgdorferi congregation to the gut during transmission. Narasimhan S, Coumou J, Schuijt TJ, Boder E, Hovius JW, Fikrig E. PLoS Pathog. 2014 Aug 7;10(8):e1004278. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1004278. eCollection 2014 Aug.


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Advising Mission and Outcomes
Mission and Expected Outcomes of Academic Advising
Academic Advising: Mission Statement
In support of the Georgia Highlands College Mission and Goals, academic advising is a joint venture between the student and a faculty or professional advisor. Advisors help students explore and determine the best educational options to achieve their personal and professional goals, whether within the core curriculum, transfer programs, or career programs. Academic advising is available to all students and is seen as a learning opportunity. Advisors assist students in:
- Setting realistic educational goals
- Learning and applying decision-making strategies, and
- Making appropriate choices.
Expected Outcomes for Academic Advising
- New students will learn about academic requirements.
- Students will be aware of institutional resources available to meet their individual educational needs and aspirations.
- Currently enrolled students will interact with an advisor prior to registration.
- Students will plan a program of study tailored to their academic talents and professional interests.
- Students will understand the importance of strategic planning for coursework to be undertaken.
Responsibilities of Academic Advisors
- Respect the students right to privacy of educational records (FERPA).
- Be accessible to students (This includes maintaining regular office hours).
- Strengthen advising skills by regularly participating in training activities.
- Be familiar with institutional regulations and academic policies and procedures and communicate these to students.
- Offer advice on course selection (New Student Orientation process).
- Assist with the development of an academic plan that satisfies degree requirements (Early Bird Advising process).
- Assist with goal-setting, both short-term and long term, that are consistent with students abilities and interests (This includes course load and factors such as academic background, program demands, employment or personal commitments).
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Sound Fiction: "The Hours Count" by Jillian Cantor
Using the true story of the Rosenberg espionage trial as a backdrop, Tucson author Jillian Cantor explores life for a young Jewish fanily in the 1950s.
Using the true story of the Rosenberg espionage trial as a backdrop, Tucson author Jillian Cantor explores life for a young Jewish fanily in the 1950s.
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Black Bear Forces My Mom To Leave Town
If you read the papers or follow the news, then there's a good chance you've seen this story. If you haven't, or are too lazy to follow links, here's the skinny: a black bear has been sighted again at a little league game in town. We can speculate why, that is, maybe his cable went out, maybe he had to get away from the wife, maybe he just wanted to see a ball game. But speculation is just that, and apparently, we can no longer grin and bear it.
The flip side of this is the impact on the average Joe, or in the case of my mother, the average Jolene. She is moving out of these environs after 30 something years, being put out to pasture, some might say, by an economic collapse, but we all know better – it's the bear. Maybe there was an incident in her past, perhaps a cub scout event that went wrong, or a bad experience at a hockey game in Boston. In any event, she's, and this is ironic, hightailing it out of here like a bear running back into the woods. I will not go into details of the events, but suffice it to say, if you have parents, start clearing out their closets now, because it will save you aggravation later.
There are some positive aspects of my mom moving out, she'll be in a better equipped place (and by better I mean relatively far away – and before you get all upset my mother has a better sense of humor than me. I keep trying to tell her to take the antifreeze margarita, and she gives me sourface looks). She's also thinning out a lot of clutter, which, if you have older parents, you might be familiar with. In this digital age, information is accessible at the click of a mouse. In the old days (pre-1980), you had to looks things up on paper, and you couldn't save data to a disc (unless said disc was the size of a VW Beetle). And that explains why my shredder has been working overtime, destroying artifacts and bank statements, 10,000 plus checks (I lost count somewhere past 11k), and other random, useless junk.
The upside is finding hidden treasures, such as my grandfather's pictures, from when he was in Siberia during a Bolshevik revolution, and Japan, and the Phillipines, and France, and Vancouver, and so on. I also managed to find the program from a Mets game we went to in 1970, where one Tom Seaver struck out 19 batters. Oh, we were bored as kids, but it's still a piece of history, and I even received a call from the Mets yesterday, so maybe it will be in their hall of fame at Citifield at some point.
And it should also explain why I haven't been posting with a regular frequency, which, as I can tell by so many of your e-mails, you haven't missed at all (I'll get down to the Pickle Factory soon, I swear!). But I'm not going to cry, I promised myself.
As for local events, there's a plant sale this Saturday next to the library, and if you're like me, you need plants, so head on down and get some. Get some for me too, and I'll pay you back – say, what is it that scares bears away?
As always, if you know of anything of interest in Pittsford, feel free to drop me a line here.


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Tel: (+856) 21 313874
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Website: www.sunlabob.com
Summary of Environmental Achievements
Sunlabob Rural Energy Ltd., set up in 2001, bringing energy to remote rural communities in Lao PDR, a country where just 48 per cent of the population has access to grid electricty, mostly in cities and town. Through Sunlabob, over 1,800 solar-home-systems (SHS) and 500 solar lanterns are being rented to families in 73 different villages across Lao PDR.
In an area where most people rely on highly polluting kerosene lamps, the initiative rents out solar lighting at a lower price than kerosene, providing families with a real incentive to switch to the cleaner energy. The cheapest solar sytems costs 35,000 kip per month (3.80$) to rent, while households typically spend 36,000 to 60,000 kip per month (4 to 6.60$) on kerosene for lighting. As well as being far less sustainable than solar energy, kerosene lamps can be dangerous, causing burns, starting fires and polluting the air indoors.
The equipments is rented through Village Energy Committees (VEC) selected by the whole community: this puts the community in control setting prices, collecting the rents and performing basic maintenance.
The potential for growth in the use of solar PV in Lao PDR is huge: Sunlabob is installing systems at a rate of 500 per year, and a new investment this will allow it to scale up to 2,500 systems per year, and 5,000 per year after that. The project is also highly replicable: Sunlabob is already starting work in Cambodia and Indonesia, and is exploring possibilities with interested potential partners in Bhutan, East Timor, Eastern Africa and Latin America.


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. (March 13, 2008) - Later this summer, the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team will participate in the 2008 FIVB World League and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. However, this winter most of the U.S. Men's players are competing for their professional club teams in various leagues around the world. Here's a look at how some of those players and teams are doing.
Polish League
: The Polish club AZS Czestochowa, which includes U.S. National Team members Brook Billings (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Phil Eatherton (Glencoe, Mo.), won the Polish Cup on March 9 for the first time in 10 years. Czestochowa defeated Jastrzebski Wegiel 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 21-25, 32-30) in the final match. Billings was named best spiker and received 5,000 Polish zloty (approximately $2,200). Czestochowa's setter Pawel Woicki was named MVP. View a photo gallery of the final match at
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Dinamo-Tattransgaz Kazan, the Russian League team that U.S. Men's Team members Lloy Ball (Woodburn, Ind.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) both play for, has made it to the "final four" of the Indesit European Champions League. Dinamo Kazan will play Poland's PGE Skra Belchatow, which is hosting the final rounds, in the semifinal on March 29. Dinamo, the defending Russian League champion, sits in fourth place in the 12-team league this year. Stanley, an opposite, ranks eighth among servers in the European Champions League with 11 aces in 17 sets for an average of 0.65 per set. Among other U.S. players in the Russian League, Reid Priddy's (Richmond, Va.) Lokomotiv Novosibirsk is in third place in the league, Tom Hoff's (Park Ridge, Ill.) Fakel Novy Urengoy is in eighth and Sean Rooney's (Wheaton, Ill.) Dynamo Yantar Kaliningrad is in 10th.
European Challenge Cup
: France's Stade Poitevin Poitiers, which features U.S. setter Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.), has made it to the final of the Challenge Cup and will play Russia's Lokomotiv-Izumrud Ekaterinburg in the semifinals on March 22 in Rzeszow, Poland. Stade Poitevin is third among the teams in the French League. Italian Leagues: U.S. middle blocker Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.), who plays for Sparkling Milano in Italy's Serie A League, is fifth among middle blockers in scoring, averaging 2.27 points per set. He has 56 scoring blocks this season for an average of 0.66 per set. Millar's Sparkling Milano teammate, Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.), who plays opposite for the U.S. Men, is 22nd among outside hitters in the league, averaging 3.73 points per set. Gardner is averaging 3.36 kills per set. Sparkling Milano is in eighth place out of 14 teams in the league. Riley Salmon (League City, Texas), who plays for Andreoli Latina in the Serie A League, is ranked 36th among outside hitters, averaging 2.29 points per set. He is averaging 2.07 kills per set. Andreoli Latina is last out of the 14 teams in the league. Matt Proper (Guy Mills, Pa.) plays for RPA-LuigiBacchi.it Perugia, which is in 12th place.


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Advanced Micro Devices and Divx on Wednesday said that they would enable playback of Divx-encoded video on mobile and consumer devices powered by AMD Imageon A250 processors. The agreement would boost feature-set of appropriate devices – if their manufacturers decide to enable this functionality – and also increase the amount of Divx-enabled products on the market.
The two companies will work together to achieve DivX certification for the AMD Imageon A250 application processor, which was developed by former ATI Technologies, and unveiled in March, 2008. AMD Imageon A250 application processor for mobile phones features such capabilities as video recording and playback, photo imaging, and high-resolution display support.
"Including the DivX codec in the AMD Imageon application processor brings additional value to our OEM customers, helping them to deliver a robust mobile media experience. DivX technology is an attractive ingredient that enhances our offering for handheld devices, providing excellent quality and a high degree of accessibility," said Mark Bapst, chief technology officer for AMD's handheld division.
It should be noted that enabling DivX playback on a certain chip does not automatically guarantee that manufacturer of a handset will enable the technology on its device. For example, some manufacturers do not integrate camera sensor or enable 3D gaming even though logic inside their handsets support appropriate functionality.
AMD Imageon application processors are designed to power a range of handheld multimedia devices, including next-generation mobile phones and smartphones. AMD is a leading supplier of media processors to the handheld market with nearly 250 million AMD Imageon media processors shipped to date.


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Salsero wrote:For those who don't have an rss feed or other way to follow it, Cha Dao has another article in the series about aging puerh.
Here is an article about calibrating hygrometers:taitea wrote: What's the deal with this? Are these humidity meters generally crappy unless they are expensive enough?
Also, what is a humidor exactly and how expensive are they?
I think it is reasonable to point out that -- despite all the comments we all make in this forum -- there is not any overwhelming evidence that you are necessarily better off artificially increasing the humidity around your pu as many of us (including me) are doing. It seems reasonable, but there certainly are risks, and the result may not be better even if it is different.taitea wrote: Excellent link. Testing now. Of course, after reading the cha dao articles I realize that once I measure what my indoor RH is, there's not much I can conclude.


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DescriptionDuchesne and Uintah counties—Boundary begins at the Utah-Colorado state line and the White River west along this river to the Green River north along this river to the Duchesne River northwest along this river to the Uinta River north along this river to the USFS southern boundary east along this boundary to the Diamond Mountain rim east along the rim to the Diamond Mountain road south on this road to the Brush Creek road south on this road to the Island Park road east on this road to the Dinosaur National Monument boundary west and south on this boundary to the Green River northeast along this river to the Utah-Colorado state line south on this state line to the White River. This hunt is comprised of largely private property. Hunters should acquire written permission from the landowner before applying for this hunt. EXCLUDES ALL NATIVE AMERICAN TRUST LAND, DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT LAND AND CWMUs WITHIN THIS BOUNDARY. USGS 1:100,000 Maps: Dutch John, Kings Peak, Seep Ridge, Vernal. Boundary questions? Call the Vernal office, 435-781-9453. 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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ESCANABA – The Escanaba Area Public School District, like many school systems across the State of Michigan have experienced financial challenges over the last years. Despite having fewer dollars to work with, EAPS has continued to provide a variety of quality programs for its students in both academic and extra-curricular areas.
The board of education's strategic plan has four goals designed to keep the district viable and relevant to its mission to serve students: 1) Increase student achievement to exceed state/national standards; 2) Effectively communicate to its constituents; 3) Maintain/improve facilities; 4) Ensure fiscal responsibility. In May 2013, the board acted in a fiscally responsible manner and significantly trimmed its budget for the 2013-14 school year, while at the same time approved the establishment of partnerships and programs to stimulate the growth of the district.
At the October school board meeting, I gave a status update about the district finances. Our audit revealed the District ended the last school year in a better financial position than previously projected. In addition, our fall enrollment was also much better than anticipated. These are truly steps in a positive direction. The article in the Daily Press accurately outlined the report I gave to the board of education, however, the headline gave the impression that the school system was poised to sink into financial crisis. To achieve a solid financial footing for the long term, the school district will need to continue to be proactive, by monitoring all the facets of its demographics, its revenue, and spending. The report was presented to help the Board better understand the interplay of all of these factors so that the District continues to improve its financial standing. The board has made a commitment to steadily make progress, and it will, because each board member cares about the district's future for our students.
State assessment scores show that Escanaba students not only exceed regional and statewide averages, but that achievement overall is rising each year. High-quality instruction, advanced/accelerated classes, and the additional academic support we provide contribute to this success. Further, in the Upper Peninsula, where else but Escanaba can students have the opportunities to participate in so many clubs, athletics, and in award-winning fine arts programs? We are so proud of what we provide! It is a testimony to the staff, to our families, and to our community that we are able to rise above the challenges we have encountered.
By strengthening our finances, along with our programs and offerings, we will have a bright future."
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Michele Lemire is the superintendent of Escanaba Area Public Schools


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Topic: Passing additional variables from view to controller for layout.
In the view on for action index I have a table. The table can be sorted via the columns (ascending/descending). Say I have columns "date", "title", "age" that can be sorted. I was curious how I would pass variables like "column" ("date", "title", or "age") and "sort" ("asc" or "desc") to the controller to redisplay the same action and view but with the data reordered.
Since I have to do this on the index action and no params[:id] variable is needed, I am just passing something like "title-asc" through to the controller from the view in the :id variable place ...
<%= link_to "Title Ascending", :id => "title-asc" %>
and then in the controller under the 'index' action I am splitting the variables ...
(@column, @order) = params[:id].split('-')
@column ||= "title"
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and then using these variables in my AR queries ...
Is there a better way to do this? I don't feel like this is a correct solution even though it works.
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- Applesauce:
- 4 McIntosh apples, chunked
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups all natural apple juice or fresh cider
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a few pinches
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or a few pinches ground
- Pancakes:
- 3 medium to large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and shredded with hand grater
- 1 medium yellow skinned onion, peeled and grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or a few pinches ground
- A few tablespoons butter, for frying pancakes
Place chunked apples, brown sugar, juice or cider, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium pot over medium-high heat and let cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and reducing heat to medium when mixture comes to a boil.
Preheat nonstick griddle pan or skillet over medium to medium high heat.
Put the potatoes and onion in a colander. Squeeze liquid out of potatoes/onion. Place potatoes/onion in a bowl and work quickly to avoid discoloring potatoes. Add egg, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg.
Combine pancake mixture and place bowl near stove. Melt a pat of butter on skillet pan and drop 3 to 4 inch circles of potato mixture onto hot surface. Cook pancakes 3 or 4 minutes on each side and repeat process until pancake mixture is gone.
Stir hot, chunky applesauce to break up cooked apples and remove from heat. Layer pancakes with warm apple mixture and serve.
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Minot's newest affordable housing development is about to open its doors, and Minot Housing Authority is drawing names to see who gets to move in.
The housing authority is conducting a lottery, which will determine which qualified households receive leases.
Starting today and continuing for a week, people interested in the two- three- or four-bedroom units at Washington Townhomes can fill out applications at the Minot Housing Authority office, 108 E. Burdick Expressway. People will need to providing information on household size and income. It is not necessary to bring documentation. Income information will be third-party verified.
Based on family size and income, applicants will be entered into lottery pools for the 16 townhomes. A drawing will determine the winner of each pool.
"We are hoping to start leasing next month," said Tom Pearson, executive director for the housing authority.
Pearson said it is unknown how many applicants to expect.
"My anticipation is there's going to be way more applicants than units," he said.
A second townhome building with another 16 units is expected to open in April. The housing authority will announce a second lottery round later to fill those units.
The first affordable housing project in Minot in a number of years, Beyond Shelter's $6.8 million Washington Townhomes project broke ground last August in southeast Minot near Washington Elementary School. The first 32 of the eventual 64 units were scheduled to open by August 2013, but with favorable weather, the developer was aggressive in moving to project to an earlier conclusion.
The housing authority will have information available to assist potential applicants who are uncertain about whether they might qualify. The area median income varies depending on household size. As an example, a family of four could have an income of no more than $38,280 to qualify at 60 percent of area median income.
Beyond Shelter, Fargo, received funding assistance for Washington Townhomes through a Community Development Block Grant of $750,000, federal HOME funds of $700,000 and Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Community Development Inc. of Caldwell, Idaho, is awaiting a decision from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency regarding its request for tax credits. If approved, Community Development plans to begin construction this summer on a 36-unit apartment building adjacent to Walmart, behind Joshua Plaza. The proposed Norheim Heights would be developed with 6 buildings, a community building, playground and half-court basketball. Qualified residents would have income levels ranging from 30 to 60 percent of area median income.
CommunityWorks North Dakota also plans to develop 30 affordable housing units on 18th Avenue Southeast, west of 13th Street. The nonprofit organization based in Mandan, is developing the Minot Place Townhomes with MetroPlains, a Devils Lake property management company.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed cornerback Mike Mickens off of the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad and releaed cornerback Marcus McCauley on Tuesday.
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Greg Edwards is set to become the chief executive officer for the Gebbie Foundation this fall.
The foundation's board of directors announced Thursday the appointment of the outgoing Chautauqua County executive to its CEO position.
Edwards' position with the Gebbie Foundation will be effective Nov. 15. Edwards has held the office of county executive since 2006. Prior to his election as county executive, Edwards had been engaged as a partner in two local law firms.
"Greg brings a diverse set of experiences to the Gebbie Foundation," said Kristy Zabrodsky, Gebbie board president. "His knowledge of both the public and private sectors will help us further our strategic focus and will enhance our collaborations with community and regional partners. We are extremely excited to welcome Greg to the foundation team."
Edwards is a member of many professional organizations and boards. Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed him to the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. Edwards is also a member of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning Board and currently sits as a member – and past president – of the New York State County Executives Association.
Edwards earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., and his Juris Doctor of Law from the University of Toledo. According to the board, Edwards will bring his professional, energetic and result-oriented approach to the Gebbie Foundation, and will advance its strategic mission to rejuvenate downtown Jamestown through investments in community and economic development initiatives.
"I am excited to join the team of professionals at the Gebbie Foundation, and I look forward to continuing to serve the community in this new role," Edwards said.
The Gebbie board conducted an extensive search through a Western New York human resource-consulting firm for an individual to replace the current CEO, John Merino. Merino announced his intention to retire from his position earlier this year.


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Unsatisfied with landmark tort reform legislation that Gov. Bill Haslam and Republican lawmakers successfully enacted last year, business, insurance and health-care interests continue to push for laws that will reduce their exposure to civil lawsuits.
Proponents of the laws say they will help prevent the filing of junk lawsuits and improve Tennessee's business climate. Opponents say they would improperly shield wrongdoers and close the courthouse doors to all but the very wealthy.
After reading this story in the Tennessean this morning we have to state once again, when will Governor Bill Haslam and Republican lawmakers ask, "Is this legislation good for the hardworking people of Tennessee" before they ask, "Is this legislation good for large corporations and their CEOs?"
The article's title and sub-title: "More TN tort reform may make the 'loser pay'" and "Group follows landmark law with plan to weed out frivolous lawsuits" is painful enough since it establishes as givens the memes that our civil justice system is broken (tort "reform") and that Tennessee has a problem with lawsuits run amok. Neither is true.
Rep. Jeanne Richardson writes in an op/ed that focuses on public employees and their value to the state.LINK
If the goal is really both the effectiveness and efficiency of government work, the focus should be on maintaining a properly trained workforce that serves the public needs in an efficacious and customer-friendly manner. Further, we should make wise use of the investment the state has made in its employees by keeping the best and the brightest of them.
The TEAM Act does not achieve these goals. Instead, it would virtually eliminate all incentives for people to become state employees, dedicated to the needs of all.
Tennessee Conservation Voters have released a statewide ad regarding the Tennessee Scenic Vistas Protection Act. . LINK
Mountaintop removal coal mining is not a partisan issue, it's a people issue." said Mary Helen Clarke, Board President of Tennessee Conservation Voters. "The goal of our campaign is to educate Tennesseans and our elected representatives on the negative health and economic impacts caused by mountaintop removal mining. From increased rates of cancer, heart disease and birth defects to costing Tennessee tax payers millions each year, mountaintop removal mining comes with extraordinary costs. Right and wrong don't always divide across party lines, neither should blowing up Tennessean's mountains."
The Tennessee Scenic Vistas Protection Act is not an anti-coal campaign. The bill narrowly applies to the method of coal mining above 2,000 feet and only limits mining high-elevation coal by one method, that is, mountaintop removal. All other methods of coal extraction would be unaffected by this legislation.
Last year, the state government enacted HB600 which set current state law as the ceiling for employment discrimination for all local governments. The sponsor and supporters of the bill claimed the new state law merely provided a uniform set of statewide standards for workplace protections. HB600 made no explicit reference to sexual orientation or gender identity. But HB600 was introduced in direct response to a Nashville ordinance protecting the employees of local government contractors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Quick Hits
- A very intriguing story by J.R. Lind on Nashville and the rise of Williamson County which focuses on the how the border county has become an economic powerhouse and Davidson County rival.LINK
- Democratic powerhouse Howard Richardson from Shelby County has passed away. Hishistory is politics and activism is legendary.LINK
- Are school counselors having their hands tied with new Don't Say Gay legislation. Tony Gonzalez at the Tennessean talks to some of them and they are saying this is troubling. LINK
- Is the 287(g) bill coming to an end? LINK


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Evergrey -- St. Paul, MN -- September 27th, 2011
I'm going to be way too tired when i get home to remember to make a Thread on this show. So I'm doing it now before I leave.
I'll will give my review, the best setlists I can give if I don't get a setlist, and all memorable stories that I can when I get back. I'll just revise this post when I get home.
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make sure you see the damn Absence. They are a kickass band.
Alright I guess I'll do a very short review. All the bands played the same sets as prior. The entire crowd was there for Sabaton, and 10-15% stayed for Evergrey.
I met and hung out with all the bands except Sabaton as they left right after their set. I got Station I.D.s for my show from everyone but Sabaton. Tom Englund is one of the funniest guys I ever met while drunk (I mean him not me being drunk).
And Maiden33, even while Drunk, he remembered you and your sister.
Here's 3 pics to tie you over:
One of my biggest Musical influences, Tom Englund, and Myself
Myself with my newly acquired Powerglove Power Sword after their set
The Stick I caught at the end Of Sabaton's set!
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so close, no matter how far.
9/21: Uproar Festival
Tom and the rest of Evergrey finished off a Bottle of Jack Daniels in 4 songs. Plus lots of beer before that. It was awesome.
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...This topic still seems to be lacking actual setlists...
Some of them I actually don't remember completely so I'll do the best I can in review form. As always the best part of the reviews from me are after the show.
Here's The Review:
I got to Station 4 roughly a half hour before the doors opened. and I was 3rd in line. So I guess you can figure out how the turn out was. I got inside and I had front row center the entire time.
At 6:15, The Absence started. They played 5 songs, I really didn't know them before the show, but I was really impressed by them.
Then came Blackguard, who due to technical difficulties could only play 4 songs. Firefight, Fear Of The Flesh, and 2 older songs. They had a fill in guitarist for the rest of their tour as their lead guitarist was not able to due this tour.
Then came Powerglove, who gave out Free Starbursts between songs, and of course the Inflatable Swords. I caught the purple one, and a girl net to me caught the pink one. I can't remember the names off hand but they played in very close order:
So Sexy Robotnik
Mario Minor.
I hung out with the guys after the show, and While they do understand the hate they get. They are just playing to what they grew up on. They still plan on doing an original album of their own music at some point.
Then came the mighty Sabaton, who almost the entire crowd came there to see 9I'll get to that later) And I realize now that I was wrong, the promoter, Swordlord, picked out Sabaton's set which was:
Ghost Division
Primo Victoria
Coat of Arms
The Art of War
Cliffs of Gallipoli
40 to 1
Metal Machine
They were fucking amazing. Never before have I seen a band at Station 4 get the crowd going THIS MUCH. At the end of their set, (Thank God I'm 6ft 4in) I caught a drumstick mid-air. Everyone behind me was pissed, but fuck them I needed this because I don't know the next time, if ever, they will come back.
Then.....the entire crowd left.....seriously! Before Evergrey came on it was just people hanging onto the rail.
When Evergrey came on....there was 3 rows of people behind me....THAT'S IT! But Evergrey despite 95% of the people leaving played an amazing fucking set, the same set as the Cleveland show:
Leave It Behind Us
The Masterplan
Rulers of the Mind
Solitude Within
Mark of the Triangle
As I Lie Here Bleeding
Monday Morning Apocalypse
Watching the Skies
I'm Sorry
When the Walls Go Down
Recreation Day
Broken Wings
A Touch of Blessing
After the show is where all the usual fun started.
I immediately had to sit down for 10 minutes after and down some water because I was dying. Station 4 is one of the hottest venues around, literally, they need some more fans in there or air conditioning or something.
After I got energy again, I met up with Tom outside and had a great conversation. He had more then his fair share of Alcohol. I wish I could have recorded the whole conversation. I apologized to him for most of the crowd leaving before their set and he said 'Fuck man, if I had known Sabaton was that big here, we would have played before them...well not really but you know what I'm getting at." Then we talked about their Iced Earth tour and they are actually trying really hard to come back in 2012. "It's not really up to us at this point, but we are trying. We want to come back, we love it here." Then I brought yup Maiden33 and he he immediately remembered him "Oh yeah I remember him saying he went to both shows. He was a really cool guy. Knows his shit" Then I got his Station I.D. and picture with him and let him carry on with drinking. haha.
Then I talked to two of the guys in Blackguard. They were kinda upset about the technical difficulties but the singer, with a great sense of humor said "Fuck it, we've been here 3 fucking times in 2 months, people know our songs here by now." And again they are coming back in 2 weeks! But I got their station IDs and let them carry their stuff out to their trailer.
I then hung out for a bit with Jamie from The Absence and Chris from Powerglove who were talking about music with a good friend of mine who I might be recording drums for in his Power Metal band. After a good long talk with Chris and Jamie, they laughed their asses off at my radio show name because they know exactly where it was coming from. On a previous tour Chris said that one of the opening bands for them was simply known as Drummer...nothing else...just Drummer. Powerglove of course will be coming back in 2012, hopefully on some bigger tours, nothing official yet. The Absence, they are trying as well but I guess they are having a harder time landing spots, but they aren't giving up hope. I want to see them again.
I would have loved to have hung out with Sabaton, but they left immediately after set set. So I got nothing from them except one of their sticks. The other went to the promoter Swordlord.
Overall, it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I got to meet my 3rd biggest musical hero, Tom Englund and hang out with a lot of cool musicians. Overall VICTORY!
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 25, 2012) – The U.S. women's team of Heather Hughes and Jennifer Snyder finished fourth on Sunday at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour event in Seven Miles Beach, Grand Cayman, the opening event of the 2012 series.
After going 3-0 in the winners' bracket Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) and Snyder (Glendale, Ariz.) suffered their first loss of the tournament in Sunday's semifinal to the Mexico-1 team of Marta Revueltas and Vanessa Virgen, 21-19, 19-21, 15-13.
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The residents of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center will host the community for the fourth annual U.S.O. Canteen Swing Dance on Friday, June 1.
Held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the skilled-nursing facility, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, this patriotic event will have the theme of a World War II-era U.S.O. canteen. In addition to the Four on the Floor jazz quartet, the event will feature members of the Rochester Swing Dance Network and refreshments.
This fourth annual swing dance will serve as a fundraiser for Blue Star Mothers of America, NY #1.
For admission, guests are asked to bring donated items for the organization's "Summer for Soldiers" campaign. The campaign will send packages overseas at a time when soldiers typically do not receive many. Suggested items to donate include trail mix, chewy granola bars, travel-size toiletries, canned fruit, disposable cameras, batteries, sunblock, beef jerky, hard candy and "flip flop" shoes. The Blue Star Mothers ask that people please not donate chocolate, "crushables," peanut butter or pork items. Cash donations will go toward postage.
For more information about the dance, call (585) 396-6049.
Those who are unable to attend the dance but wish to contribute to the campaign can use the drop-off box in the lobby of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center at any time leading up to the June 1 dance. For a full list of items needed for the soldiers' packages, please visit www.bluestarmothersny1.org/wishList.htm.


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Debates of Nov. 3rd, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #43 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was fair.
- Question Period
- Public Accounts of Canada
- Supplementary Estimates (B), 2011–12
- Members' Expenditures
- Government Response to Petitions
- Certificates of Nomination
- Cell Phone Freedom Act
- Auditor General of Canada
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Fair Representation Act
- Roger Béliveau
- Urban Environment
- Food Banks
- Ukraine
- Family Doctor Week
- Burlington Teen Tour Band
- Richard Hyndman
- George Dow
- Robert Wilson Wight
- Millennium Development Goals
- Canadian Forces
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
- Immigration
- Heroism
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Minister of Public Safety
- Firearms Registry
- Public Safety
- Auditor General
- The Economy
- G8 Summit
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- National Defence
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Public Safety
- Veterans
- Taxation
- Auditor General
- FedNor
- Veterans
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Political Donations
- Employment Insurance
- Government Policies
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Business of the House
- Fair Representation Act
- Points of Order
- Fair Representation Act
- Criminal Code
Burlington Teen Tour Band
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mike Wallace Burlington, ON
Mr. Speaker, today, I stand to honour a very special group of young Canadians from Burlington, Ontario.
The 180-person strong Burlington Teen Tour Band is known as "Canada's musical ambassadors" and is one of Canada's most decorated, awarded bands internationally. They have performed at the Rose Bowl, for the president of France, at the 50th anniversary liberation ceremony in Holland and on the beach for D-Day anniversaries with our veterans in Normandy.
This fall, the Burlington Teen Tour Band will represent Canada at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack. It will be the only non-American, non-military band to participate in this significant anniversary event.
I, the citizens of Burlington and all Canadians are proud of these young people.
On behalf of all members of Parliament, we want to wish the Burlington Teen Tour Band a very safe trip and thank them for being great ambassadors for Canada.
Richard Hyndman
Statements By Members
November 3rd, 2011 / 2:05 p.m.
Linda Duncan Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, Albertans are mourning the passing of Dr. Rick Hyndman, who brought great wisdom and civility to Canadian energy and environmental policy discourse.
Rick contributed to climate change and air pollution policy at the Alberta Department of Energy, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and the Canada School of Energy and Environment. He lectured on economics and business at the University of Alberta.
I will greatly miss our friendly but opinioned debates on his back porch about the most effective means to reduce carbon emissions.
In honour of his work, the friends of Dr. Rick Hyndman are establishing an entrance scholarship in energy, environment and public policy for the MBA program at the University of Alberta, School of Business.
In Rick's own words:
Canada's advantage over competing energy resource basins should be a high-quality policy framework. For this we need thoughtful, fact based, public policy. I hope these scholarships contribute to making Canada's energy sector the positive force that I have always believed it could be by giving future business leaders and government officials the skills to contribute positively--
Richard Hyndman
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
I will have to stop the hon. member there.
The hon. member for Brandon—Souris.
George Dow
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Merv Tweed Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour and pay tribute to Dr. George Dow, who passed away on August 18 of this year.
Dr. Dow served as a physician in the town of Killarney and district for over 40 years, retiring in 1999. Most of his career was spent in a small community medical practice and, as such, he was always available to his patients all the time.
Dr. Dow also served as the medical examiner for the region for many years. For his dedication and commitment to his community, he was named physician of the year in 1990 and awarded a life membership by the Manitoba Medical Association in 1999.
Although Dr. Dow was very busy in his practice, he was also an active volunteer, giving his time to many organizations, including the building committee for the Tri-Lake Health Centre and the new Killarney United Church. Dr. Dow also served as a councillor, a mayor and school trustee, and, in July of this year, he received his 60 year service award from the Masonic Lodge.
George loved hunting, fishing, golfing, curling and reading, but, most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, children Anne and Edward, and three grandchildren.
Robert Wilson Wight
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John Carmichael Don Valley West, ON
Mr. Speaker, today, I stand in this House to recognize a friend and World War II hero, Robert Wilson Wight.
Mr. Wight saw action following D-Day in northern Europe, including Holland, Belgium and Germany. During the war, he served as a platoon commander, a commanding officer in the demolition platoon and as an officer commanding A-Company.
Bob left the Canadian army in 1953 as a major and wanted to be remembered as a "front-line infantry officer in WW II".
Bob and his late wife, Gertrude, were married for 65 years and were proud of their family, who are visiting Ottawa today.
Bob passed away at the George Hees veterans residence at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in my riding of Don Valley West, and it is no coincidence that he died on June 6, 2011, the 67th anniversary of D-Day.
As we approach Remembrance Day next week, I ask all MPs to join with me in recognizing this great Canadian veteran.
Millennium Development Goals
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Matthew Dubé Chambly—Borduas, QC
Mr. Speaker, Charlotte Côté and Camille Desrochers-Laflamme, two individuals I greatly admire for their social involvement, came to my riding office to give me a petition asking the Government of Canada to fully participate in meeting the millennium development goals.
These young students from École d'éducation internationale de McMasterville took the initiative to start this petition and collected no less than 450 signatures as part of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17.
By so doing, on this important day of social mobilization, they joined other students throughout Quebec in working to combat poverty and in drawing the attention of world leaders to the importance of achieving the millennium development goals.
I would therefore like to recognize the social commitment demonstrated by the students at École d'éducation internationale de McMasterville and their efforts to eliminate poverty in Quebec, in Canada and throughout the world.
Canadian Forces
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Laurie Hawn Edmonton Centre, AB
Mr. Speaker, July 2011 marked the end of Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan. While the combat mission has come to an end, the Canadian Forces continue to play an active role in training their Afghan counterparts.
The past 10 years have brought about many changes for Afghanistan. Afghanistan has held three elections, government agencies have been improved, its economy has gained momentum, girls are going to school and the Afghan security forces have been provided with invaluable training and mentoring.
One hundred and fifty-nine Canadian Forces members have made the ultimate sacrifice to help Afghans obtain a taste of the freedoms that we hold so dear, tragically, joined recently by Master Corporal Byron Greff, of Edmonton's Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
In addition to Afghanistan, Canadian Forces are serving in 15 overseas missions, including Libya, Haiti, and Sudan.
At home, they save lives during search and rescue missions, provide assistance when natural disasters strike, and protect our nation's sovereignty on a daily basis.
This Veterans' Week, let us remember the service and sacrifice of our Canadian Forces members and their families.
"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die".
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
François Choquette Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, or CPAWS, is Canada's voice for wilderness. Since it was created in 1963, it has played a crucial role in protecting over 45 million hectares of Canada's wild spaces—an area nearly seven times the size of Nova Scotia. Its vision is to protect at least half of Canada's public land and water—forever.
More and more, we are all looking for ways to conserve nature for future generations. Conservation issues go beyond political lines. CPAWS is able to create a consensus that we can all get behind.
I urge all my colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating the large number of CPAWS representatives who came to Parliament today. We encourage them to continue to protect our ecosystems. Congratulations, CPAWS.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Michelle Rempel Calgary Centre-North, AB
Mr. Speaker, there have been 10,000 permanent residents admitted through the Canadian experience class, which our government introduced in 2008 to attract and train international students and skilled foreign workers.
Our Conservative government also announced that it would accept up to 1,000 PhD students per year as permanent residents through the federal skilled worker program.
These announcements were praised by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, as well as the Association of Canadian Community Colleges. Even our NDP immigration critic has praised these announcements.
The Conservative government's number one priority remains the economy, and we will continue our efforts to retain the best and brightest talent in the world to ensure Canada remains competitive in the global economy.
These initiatives represent what we hope is part of the future of immigration to Canada: bright young people who have a Canadian education or work experience. Such newcomers are set for success.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Hedy Fry Vancouver Centre, BC
Mr. Speaker, in times of crisis, ordinary people can become super-heroes, performing feats of extraordinary valour.
Last Thursday was one such day in Richmond, B.C. when Thunderbird Air flight 204 crashed with seven passengers on Russ Baker Highway during an emergency approach to Vancouver International Airport.
Without thought for personal safety, people leapt out of their cars and off their bikes to pull the seven passengers out of the burning plane, stopping only when the heat and flames made their work impossible. Their unselfish and prompt response saved the lives of every passenger on board. Unfortunately, the veteran pilot perished and the co-pilot suffered 80% burns and is in critical condition.
Stories like this cut through the cynicism that afflicts our daily lives and reaffirms our faith in the humanity and kindness of strangers. I would ask the House to rise with me and salute the Richmond heroes.
New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Patrick Brown Barrie, ON
Mr. Speaker, as a member of the non-partisan review committee, the NDP House leader infuriated his colleague from Acadie—Bathurst when he signed off on the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Moldaver, and yet, when a parliamentary committee met to question Justice Moldaver on October 19, the NDP House leader quickly changed his tune. He attacked Justice Moldaver after he committed to learning to speak French, claiming he had heard the same commitment from Justice Rothstein in 2006.
When confronted on those facts, he could not prove them and the NDP House leader recanted and alleged that it may or may not have come from confidential interviews in which he was involved.
Beside the fact that he cannot prove what he alleges, the NDP House leader is also attempting to reveal moments of confidential interviews that he had agreed not to divulge. This is yet another worrying example that the disunited NDP is not fit to govern.
Minister of Public Safety
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Public Safety launched an attack on defence lawyers. John Diefenbaker was a defence lawyer and successfully defended 18 people who were facing the death penalty, but according to the minister, he should have been ashamed of choosing to make a career of defending criminals. The member for Kitchener Centre is also a defence lawyer. Justice Moldaver, whom the Conservatives recently appointed to the Supreme Court, was also a defence lawyer. According to the minister, those two people are guilty of choosing a shameful profession.
After the 1999 Manitoba election, the Minister of Public Safety was charged with breaking election laws and he hired a defence lawyer to plea bargain for him. Was he at least grateful then for lawyers who choose to defend criminals?
The minister brought shame on himself, his government and the House with his ridiculous remarks attacking our country's defence lawyers. He should stand and apologize.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Greg Rickford Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, 156 members stood in their place and voted to end the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry. We were doing what we told our constituents we would do.
At first, we wondered why members, like those for Western Arctic and the NDP leadership contender for Skeena—Bulkley Valley, did not join us. Now we know why. The NDP members and party insiders told the media that two of the members who voted to end the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry have been severely punished by the NDP. When the NDP boasts about silencing its members, it is no wonder it is so worried about floor crossing.
Luckily for the constituents of the silent northwestern Ontario MPs, Conservatives like myself will be their voice for our beautiful region. When the opposition chooses their big union bosses over the people who sent them here or even their own MPs, it is further proof that they are not and could never be fit to govern.
Public Safety
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Joe Comartin Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Public Safety launched a full frontal attack on defence lawyers in this country. The irony is that the government's misguided prison agenda will see provinces shelling out for more prisons, for more already overworked prosecutors, and yes, for more defence lawyers. The only thing we will not see is more police officers on the street to prevent crimes.
When will the government stop saddling the provinces with these costs and actually deal with them to make sure that we prevent crimes before they ever happen?
Public Safety
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southeast
Jason Kenney Minister of Citizenship
Mr. Speaker, the question is when is the hon. member and his party going to start listening to the NDP government in Manitoba that supports these measures to keep Canadians safe?
The member talks about a full frontal attack. It is that member who yesterday launched a full frontal attack on the integrity and credibility of a member of the Supreme Court of Canada, fabricating commitments at a confidential hearing which were never made. That member has been repudiated by Mr. Justice Rothstein. Will he stand in his place, apologize and retract his irresponsible remarks?