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Debates of Feb. 12th, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #14 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was goods.
- Question Period
- Auditor General of Canada
- Privacy Commissioner
- Supplementary Estimates (C), 2008-09
- Committees of the House
- Criminal Code
- Employment Insurance Act
- Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Privilege
- Supplementary Estimates (B), 2008-09
- Budget Implementation Act, 2009
- Business of the House
- Budget Implementation Act, 2009
- Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
- Oshawa
- World Winter Games
- International Child Soldier Day
- Legal Aid
- Guyanese Community
- Justice
- Food Freedom Day
- Quebec Film Industry
- Genie Awards
- Olympic Winter Games
- Quebec Winter Carnival
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Human Rights
- Michèle Demers
- Infrastructure
- Olympic Winter Games
- Automotive Industry
- Canada-U.S. Border
- The Environment
- Culture
- The Economy
- Aerospace Industry
- Trade
- Canada-U.S. Border
- Aerospace Industry
- Forestry Industry
- Arts and Culture
- National Defence
- The Budget
- Status of Women
- Foreign Affairs
- National Defence
- Olympic Winter Games
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Transportation
- Ethics
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Ethics
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Budget Implementation Act, 2009
- Business of Supply
- Privilege
- Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
Legal Aid
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Calgary Northeast.
Guyanese Community
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Devinder Shory Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Calgary Northeast we are blessed with incredible cultural diversity and strong community-minded organizations.
Today I want to officially congratulate the Guyana Canada Cultural Association of Calgary on the purchase of its new building in Calgary Northeast. Led by President Percy Mootoo and his dedicated team, the association gives back to the community through volunteer work, financial contributions to worthy causes, and bursaries for students pursuing higher learning. I congratulate Mr. Mootoo and the association for leading by example.
I also congratulate the Guyanese community in Calgary, throughout Canada, and around the world on the celebration of Guyana's upcoming 39th Republic Day on February 23rd. The history of our two countries, our multicultural diversity, and our friendly and ever-strengthening bilateral relations are all reasons to be proud of our relationship, to celebrate, and to be hopeful for an even brighter future.
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Joyce Murray Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, and it is 150 years since he published his theory of evolution in the seminal book The Origin of Species, which has contributed so much to our understanding of the natural world and human behaviour.
Social scientists have used Darwin's theories to better understand the root causes of crime. It is one thing to understand those causes though and it is another to take action. In my community of Vancouver Quadra, people are deeply concerned with the recent crime wave being described as an all out gang war. Six gang shootings in one week and at least seven homicides since late January in greater Vancouver. This is unacceptable.
The Liberals are deeply concerned. The Conservatives, for political reasons, defeated their very own crime bills through prorogation and other procedural means.
I call for an evolution of Conservative priorities on crime. It is time the Conservatives put the public good above their own partisan gain.
Food Freedom Day
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank all the farmers in my riding and across Canada who work hard, day in and day out, to ensure Canadians enjoy the highest quality, most abundant food supply in the world.
I salute our growers and producers today because today is Food Freedom Day in Canada, the day when average Canadians have earned enough income to pay their grocery bill for the entire year. We thank our farmers for the risks they take and the great care they give to raise the food we are so blessed to receive on our tables.
I would be remiss if I did not also acknowledge that too many Canadian families rely on food banks to enjoy the goodness of our bounty.
The weekend after next I will be participating in the annual Ancaster Community Food Drive in my riding and I urge all members of the House to also be mindful of those in need today and every day as we recognize our farmers for their great work.
Quebec Film Industry
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Roger Pomerleau Drummond, QC
Speaker, Quebec films are the runaway favourites in the competition for the 29th Genie awards. This week, we have learned that Quebec practitioners of the cinematographic arts have alone captured 41 of the 71 nominations.
Despite this domination by the Quebec film industry, it has a dark cloud hanging over it. Producers and directors are worried. Director Charles Binamé, who brought us Séraphin: heart of stone and American trap says, "The word culture is not in the Conservatives' vocabulary...We sense that we are being punished by the federal government...This country has a heritage and culture minister who has never read a book in French and has never seen one of our films".
As for Denise Robert, producer of Everything is fine and The barbarian invasions, she adds. "Quebec is guilty of being too talented. We are being forced to cut the pie into smaller and smaller pieces ".
It is imperative for this Conservative government to stop penalizing the artists of Quebec.
Genie Awards
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Andrew Saxton North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, the nominees for the 29th annual Genie Awards were announced Tuesday by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
British Columbia films, such as Carl Bessai's Normal, are among the nominees, as are B.C. film professionals Janice Blackie-Goodine and Greg Middleton, who are among the many talented nominees.
The films The Necessities of Life and Everything is Fine dominated the selection. Passchendaele, Fugitive Pieces, Amal and Mommy is at the Hairdresser's each garnered six nominations.
The Genie Awards take place here in Ottawa April 4 at the Canadian Aviation Museum. Events featuring the Canadian film industry will occur in the days leading up to the awards.
As the member of Parliament for North Vancouver, home of much of Canada's film production industry, I wish to congratulate all the nominees.
Olympic Winter Games
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Keith Martin Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, today marks the one year countdown to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. We look forward to joining Canadians from across our country as we cheer on our superb athletes and celebrate their achievements.
Although the B.C. government and the Olympic committee organizers are working very hard to make this international event a huge success, this Conservative government refuses to disclose how much it will spend on security for the games. The B.C. government needs this information now to complete its own budget and security preparations.
Is the federal government hiding from the Canadian people because the cost of security is now projected to be at least five times greater than previously estimated, or is it because the RCMP may not be able to provide extra staff, now that the government has torn up their wage agreement, further compromising their national manpower deficit in this, one of the finest police forces in the world?
The Conservative government must stop hiding and provide B.C. with the facts and resources to ensure we can have top notch games.
Quebec Winter Carnival
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Sylvie Boucher Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Mr. Speaker, from the earliest days of the French colony, the inhabitants of New France traditionally got together to celebrate, shortly before Lent. That tradition remains alive and well to this day.
Quebec, the snow capital of the world, is once again celebrating the joys of winter this year with Bonhomme Carnaval. Many activities are planned, such as the magnificent night parade, which took place last Saturday. The Carnaval de Québec is now the largest winter carnival in the world and is ranked third among the top carnivals. Our Prime Minister attended once again this year.
I would like to commend the excellent work of the carnival's organizers and congratulate its president, Gisèle Bourdeau.
Best of luck to the sexiest man in Quebec, Bonhomme Carnaval.
Citizenship and Immigration
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Julian Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of my constituents, Mikhail Lennikov, his wife Iriana and his 17-year-old son, Dmitri, to urge the government to stay their deportation to Russia on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
Mr. Lennikov was allowed into Canada with his family for a fresh start after he had voluntarily notified Canadian authorities that he was recruited 25 years ago by the KGB against his will. As if he had a choice in a totalitarian state.
The Lennikovs were recently ordered to leave Canada on the grounds that somehow he could constitute a security risk.
Mr. Lennikov's spotless record of 11 years in Canada demonstrate that he is not a threat. The case for his deportation simply cannot be based on fact or even contemplated for his 17-year-old son, Dmitri, who sees the deportation to a country that he hardly knows as "a final nail in the coffin".
The Lennikovs have been a credit to our community. I urge the Minister of Public Safety to stop the Lennikov deportation and allow this family to stay in Canada where they now so clearly belong.
Human Rights
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, Canada remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Iran.
Reports yesterday that seven leaders of the Baha'i community, who had been detained without access to legal counsel, have now been charged is very troubling. Addressing the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, such as the Baha'i in Iran, has been a consistent priority for Canada.
The adoption of the Canadian-led resolution on the human rights situation in Iran by the UN General Assembly in December again signalled the international community's ongoing concern. It calls on the Government of Iran to respect fully its human rights obligations.
Canada will continue to raise our concerns about the Baha'i and human rights more generally directly with the Government of Iran.
Michèle Demers
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Diane Bourgeois Terrebonne—Blainville, QC
Mr. Speaker, we were dismayed to learn yesterday of the sudden death of Ms. Michèle Demers, president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.
A social worker by training, she became politically active as a shop steward in 1982 while working at the veterans' hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. In 2005, she became the 50th president of a union that represents 55,000 members. She was re-elected in December 2007.
Throughout her career, this union activist championed the right to collective bargaining, funding of the sciences for the public good—especially in connection with food safety and hazardous products, union-management consultation and dialogue and the renewal of the public service.
For all those involved in defending the rights of workers, Michèle Demers will remain a source of inspiration who set an exceptional standard.
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Lise Zarac LaSalle—Émard, QC
Mr. Speaker, a new report has confirmed that the Prime Minister was not able to provide the money promised for infrastructure, calling into question the promises made in his new budget.
We have it on good authority that since the start of the new fiscal measures, Quebec's municipalities have not received any news or details about the Conservative government's infrastructure projects. The government is proposing to finance 50% of the work, leaving the rest of the bill to the provinces and municipalities, which have already approved their 2009 budgets.
What is more, even though the infamous Building Canada plan was implemented in September 2008, eligibility criteria have yet to be outlined. Canadian municipalities are still in the dark concerning this government's intentions. The government's attempts to shed light on the subject have been deplorable. Meetings between federal ministers and municipal authorities are being cancelled at the last minute without any explanation.
We must continue to hold this government accountable.
Olympic Winter Games
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
John Weston West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Mr. Speaker, February 12, 2009 marks the one year countdown to the official opening ceremonies of the 21st Olympic Winter Games.
In exactly one year, Canada will welcome the world. Canadians from every corner of our country will be able to participate in this once in a generation opportunity as we showcase our athletes, artists, culture and heritage.
Today, in Whistler, the Minister of State for Sport unveiled the made-in-Canada torch that will be carried across our country. Communities from coast to coast to coast will be able to welcome and celebrate this record-setting journey.
Olympians, like Jennifer Heil and Clara Hughes, are a few of our Olympic champions. Just last weekend our Canadian athletes won an amazing 28 medals, including 14 gold.
Among the exciting new signature venues is the Richmond Oval.
Thanks to the government's strong support for elite athlete development and increased investment in sports infrastructure, I am certain that the 2010 Canadian games will be a smashing success.
Automotive Industry
Oral Questions
February 12th, 2009 / 2:15 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, President Obama visits Canada next week and Canadians want to know what the Prime Minister will be doing to defend vital Canadian interests, such as jobs in the auto sector, for example. The government has been idling for months waiting for the U.S. assistance package.
Will the Prime Minister tell the president, as he should, that the U.S. auto rescue package must not suck jobs and product mandates out of our industry?
Automotive Industry
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, it is not a question of dictating outcomes to the United States. It is a question of Canada coming to the table as a partner. We have indicated that we are willing to do that in collaboration, as the hon. member should know, with the Government of Ontario.
We have been working hand in glove with the American administration and with our Ontario counterparts for some time now to ensure that, as this industry is restructured, Canada maintains its vital part of the North American automobile industry.


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From Molé to Maklube: The Power of Food and Hospitality in Missions
Academic Convocation – Fall 2011 – Dr. Eddie Pate, Jr.
"My earliest memory of church is the McLean Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, sometime before 1967," recalled Dr. Edsel D. Pate, Associate Professor of Missions, Director of The David and Faith Kim School of Global Missions, and Chair of the Intercultural Department of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.
"Someone stands and begins to tap a spoon on an iced tea glass – the universal symbol that an announcement needs to be made. Talking and laughter would cease and the fried chicken leg held in place until the speaker had finished. After the interruption and pause, we continued laughing, talking, and eating. Food seemed to always be a part of the church. That's what we did."
"I want you to be aware of the potential power of food and hospitality in the local church and on the mission field," said Pate to students, faculty and staff at Golden Gate Seminary's fall 2011 Academic Convocation. "I propose that Christians need to celebrate, embrace, and practice the benefits possible related to our mission through food and hospitality," he continued. "Eating together and the receiving and giving of hospitality help us to create and sustain community, bond with the target people group (whether across the street or around the world), understand and go deeper in the culture, and can serve as an avenue to express the kindness of Christ and spread the Gospel," he explained.
Pate noted the biblical definition of hospitality as primarily providing food and shelter to strangers. He recalled the Old Testament example of Abraham demonstrating hospitality in Genesis 18, and in the New Testament, Peter urging the church to be hospitable to one another without complaint. Pate explained "Throughout the Scriptures there are references to hospitality, food, meals, and dining. Banquets are found in Daniel and Esther. Meals and food are mentioned throughout the Psalms. The mission of Jesus involved food and hospitality." Pate quoted a scholar saying that in the New Testament, "Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal." Even after the resurrection, Jesus, in the Gospels, is around food each and every time that he appears to the disciples, noted Pate.
He pointed out that the early church liked to eat together, just as we do today. "Sharing meals and hospitality was a source of community, a tool for evangelism, and this act created space for encouragement of the body," he said. "Eating together, visiting, laughing, and sharing together, is essential to building and sustaining community."
But not only does hospitality create community, said Pate, "it also acts to sustain it, to hold it together when it's fragile and falling apart. Sharing a meal together has a bonding effect, uniting people from different cultures and people groups," he said. "A shared meal, showing hospitality or connecting around food will take us into the culture faster and deeper than any other vehicle." It could be argued that food is more important than learning the language, he noted. "Being a missionary and not eating the food is like being in Memphis and not eating barbeque," said Pate. Missionaries who go to countries with preset ideas of what they will and will not eat automatically disqualify themselves from reaching deep into that community, he added.
"Eating together and learning and sharing cultural insights about food pave the way to bond with the people we wish to reach, wherever that may be," summarized Pate. "It builds and sustains community. It bonds us and takes us into culture and worldview further and faster, and prepares us for when our language skills catch up."
"Sharing a meal is an act of kindness, and can be an effective part of church planting," said Pate, citing the story of feeding the 5,000 in Mathew 14:14-21 and Mark 6:34-44, and feeding the 4,000 in Matthew 15:31-38 and Mark 8:1-10.
"In America and around the world, Christians take care of the needs of people because they are people," said Pate, referring to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers. He also noted in Southern California a "Motel Ministry" which focuses on starting churches in local inner city budget motels. "Bible study and preaching are always preceded by a breakfast that small group members prepare on site for the residents of the motels. Several Golden Gate Seminary students are involved in this ministry."
Pate shared his extensive experience in the Middle East and Muslim countries with his listeners. "Knowing about food and customs of hospitality can open the door for evangelism and spiritual conversations. Understanding the significance behind local festivals and celebrations can also open the door to witness and evangelism."
Pate offered several applications his listeners could do locally to begin to experience the power of food and hospitality. "Try using food and hospitality in your own neighborhood as a means to show kindness and share the Gospel." He suggested bringing baked goods to neighbors, perhaps tying it into a holiday or season. Another idea was to plan a neighborhood cookout, or block party.
"Find ways for your local church to connect over food," Pate said, suggesting reviving the church potluck or hiring an ethnic food truck to serve in the church parking lot.
"Find creative ways to show kindness and compassion through the giving of food." Pate referred to inner city missions which feed the homeless, or church pantries which offer food basics, but suggested a more empowering model that some churches are using is a "pay-as-you-can restaurant."
"Take students to 'different countries' for lunch and branch out yourself," Pate told his fellow faculty members. He referred to a colleague who is committed to taking his students to lunch or dinner during class, to restaurants that do not serve American food and are not a chain. This builds community and teaches culture. "Having access to such a diverse group of peoples and cultures is one reason teaching missions here at Golden Gate is so much fun," Pate exclaimed. "You could even try this as a church, perhaps with your small group or Sunday school class. Remember, sharing a meal together helps you to understand culture and worldview, and bond. Doing this might even result in a spiritual conversation."
"Intentionally shop at ethnic grocery stores and encourage your friends, students, and church members to do so as well," encouraged Pate. "You will meet people from other people groups, and conversations will begin. The Lord has brought the nations of the world to us, and their grocery stores are a great place to meet them and begin to carry out the Great Commission."
Pate suggested his listeners "have an international food fair at your church, where you invite members of the community to come and share their food." Most communities in or near urban areas have large community groups of internationals – what a potluck this would be!
Pate concluded by reminding his listeners "A shared meal and hospitality, whether extended or received, holds incredible power. There is keen insight into culture and worldview gained from the food and hospitality practices of the world. A shared meal builds and sustains community. Food is a window into the culture and worldview of the people you want to reach. Experiencing food bonds you to your people group deeper and faster than any other means, and hospitality should be a key component in evangelism and church planting efforts."
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Latos looked solid the first 3 innings..He'll be ok...pitching change..I think Ondrusek
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Debates of April 26th, 2004
House of Commons Hansard #41 of the 37th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was sentence.
- Business of the House
- Open Government Act
- International Transfer of Offenders Act
- Business of the House
- International Transfer of Offenders Act
- Lakefield Marina
- Elections
- Foreign Affairs
- Women Entrepreneurs
- Cambridge Classic Mile
- Elections
- Small Craft Harbours Program
- Older Worker Adjustment Program
- Vaisaiki
- Sponsorship Program
- Curling
- Taxation
- New Minas, Nova Scotia
- Kelowna Citizens Awards
- Yemen Water Project
- The Environment
- University of Ottawa
- National Unity Fund
- Health
- National Unity Fund
- Employment Insurance
- Foreign Affairs
- National Defence
- The Environment
- Justice
- The Environment
- Government Contracts
- Government Assistance
- Oil Industry
- Correctional Service Canada
- Agriculture
- Heritage Canada
- Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- Health
- Industry Canada
- Ethics Commissioner
- Public Service
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Points of Order
- Government Response to Petitions
- Criminal Code
- Committees of the House
- Canada Business Corporations Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Question No. 66
- Question No. 67
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Question No. 9
- International Transfer of Offenders Act
- First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act
Industry Canada
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Lucienne Robillard Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a matter that deserves consideration. I will ask the commissioner of the Competition Bureau to look into it.
Ethics Commissioner
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Ken Epp Elk Island, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has chosen Dr. Bernard Shapiro as the new ethics commissioner. Oh yes, there are a few formalities to complete: an interview by a Liberal dominated committee and a vote by a Liberal dominated House. However, beyond that, it is a done deal.
We asked for an equitable process involving all political parties in the House. How does the Prime Minister justify ignoring all calls to make this a truly independent, non-partisan appointment?
Ethics Commissioner
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Brossard—La Prairie
Jacques Saada Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister responsible for Democratic Reform
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with the act, the opposition party leaders must be consulted, which was done. Then the House must vote, which it will once the committee has tabled its report. We went even further. The matter was referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs for consideration.
No process is more responsible and more deeply rooted in democracy. There is no point in pretending otherwise, when it is quite obvious how the process worked. It is perfectly clear, transparent and respectful of our democratic reform.
Public Service
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Christiane Gagnon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, in the dispute between Canadian Heritage and Édith Gendron, the Minister of Canadian Heritage keeps on evading the issue and refuses to take a position.
Will the Minister of Canadian Heritage finally accept her responsibilities and tell us just how Ms. Gendron's position as president of the organization Le Québec, un pays constitutes a conflict of interest with her administration of French courses for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia? Where exactly does the minister see the conflict here?
Public Service
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Hélène Scherrer Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, I repeat what I have said the past two times I was asked about this matter. This is a matter between the department and an employee, a human resources matter. There will be no interference. I have given no directive, nor will I in future.
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind the government and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that its main mandate is the protection of fish and fish habitat but it appears that DFO has now changed its name to the department for oil.
The department's own scientists say that there are down to 130 northern bottlenose whales left in the world and they are off Sable Island Gully right now. The government's own scientists say that these animals should be protected under an endangered species act but the government refuses to act because it may interfere in oil and gas exploration.
My question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Why are these 130 bottlenose whales not protected?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Question Period
3 p.m.
Halifax West
Nova Scotia
Geoff Regan Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague should know first that the marine protected area for the Gully was announced last year for that exact reason, the protection of bottlenose whales and other species.
Extended consultation periods are required for species whose listing could have significant and widespread impacts on the activities of aboriginal peoples and commercial and recreational fishers, farmers and others.
The fact is that stakeholders need to be clearly informed of the potential impacts of the listings and given a chance to advise the government of their opinions, including ways to protect the species and help them recover.
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
April 26th, 2004 / 3 p.m.
The Speaker
To conclude question period, I have a question. On Thursday the deputy government House leader raised a point of order alleging that the hon. member for New Westminster—Coquitlam—Burnaby was in the House earlier that day taking photographs.
I wonder if the member for New Westminster—Coquitlam—Burnaby could clarify the situation for the House in respect of that point of order?
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
3 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Paul Forseth New Westminster—Coquitlam—Burnaby, BC
Mr. Speaker, this question comes as a complete surprise to me.
Normally I believe the Speaker would notify me that such a question would be given. It is interesting that we are on national television, that even the side comments are taken by the people at the desk and that often we have at least two staff photographers loaded with cameras walking around taking pictures every which way, which is very nice.
It sounds to me as though the member over there is concerned whether we have a cell phone, a Blackberry, a computer or whether the cell phone now has the capability of taking a picture.
I took pictures without a flash following the protocol of the House. I feel it was a silly matter for the House leader to raise. He never phoned me and never talked to me. He raised the issue and that is the case of the matter.
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
3 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member may be unaware but it is the practice that pictures not be taken in the House. Pictures are not permitted from the public galleries of the House. The only two people who are allowed to take pictures and sometimes three are the official photographers who do, as the hon. member indicated, take pictures during proceedings in the House.
Previous Speakers have ruled that it is out of order for members to take photographs during House proceedings and, indeed, have seized films and cameras from members who have done so.
I hope the hon. member will bring out the pictures that he has taken and see that they are disposed of in accordance with the usual practice since I do not think it is proper for hon. members to do that.
There are certain rules and guidelines applicable to those who are permitted to take photographs in the House. I think if the hon. member were to consult with his House leader or whip he would get the appropriate advice as well.
I am sorry to shock the member without notice but I assumed he was aware of the point of order raised in Hansard last Thursday. I understood he would not be rising in the House on his own, hence my question.
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
3 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Ken Epp Elk Island, AB
Mr. Speaker, I trust then that you will also chastise the member for Mississauga South whom I have observed taking pictures in the House.
Points of Order
Oral Question Period
3 p.m.
The Speaker
One of the precedents I referred to in saying there were precedents involved the hon. member for Mississauga South. I did chastise him and he indicated to the House at the time that he had erased the pictures and destroyed any that were printed.
The Chair feels reasonably comfortable on that score. I believe that practice has stopped.
We will deal with that in due course. I trust we will hear further, if necessary, from the deputy government House leader.
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
3 p.m.
Roger Gallaway Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the government's response to one petition.
Criminal Code
Routine Proceedings
3:05 p.m.
Mount Royal
Irwin Cotler Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-32, an act to amend the Criminal Code (drugs and impaired driving) and to make related and consequential amendments to other acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:05 p.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates in accordance with its order of reference of Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
Your committee has considered vote 10 under Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, vote 100 under Canadian Heritage and vote 40 under Justice in the main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005, and reports the same without amendment.


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Topic: Polymorphic Associations and RESTful design
Hi everyone,
Wanted to throw an idea out there, see if it would work.
I have an application in development which has users and locations. I'm using a polymorphic association for addresses.
in user.rb
has_many :addresses, :as => :addressable
in location.rb
has_one :address, :as => :addressable
in address.rb
belongs_to :addressable, :polymorphic => true
So far, so good, and it all works.
Now, in setting up a RESTful interface, I'd like to be able to do the following:
map.resources :users do |users|
users.resources :addresses, :name_prefix => 'user_'
map.resources :locations do |locations|
locations.resources :addresses, :name_prefix => 'location_'
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The first, and I hope only, season of "John From Cincinnati" ends this week.
For some stupid reason, I have watched every episode.
It started out somewhat promising, in a "What the fuck are they doing" way. Nothing wrong with that. That's how it was early on with "Twin Peaks", "Lost" and "Heroes"
Unfortunately, all three of those shows got better as the season went on (although "Twin Peaks" jumped the shark in the second season). With John...it's been a downhill race to the bottom faster than the Tampa Bay Devil Rays one day stay at the top of the AL East standings prior to the opening game.
Seriously...David Milch refused to do another season of "Deadwood" for this piece of complete shite?
I have never seen an HBO show with such horrible acting, writing and directing. Rebecca DeMorney may have a lifetime achievement as the worst combination of acting and character ever. Damn...her level of bitching ALMOST makes my ex-wife look somewhat sane in comparison. And she's 47 years old. No one can believe she's a grandmother to a 14 year old.
Bruce Greenwood is the best actor there, so he totally disappears for like five episodes. And if the kid playing the grandson was any more wooden, he'd be standing in front of a cigar store.
"Sopranos", "Deadwood", "Six Feet Under"...all gone. And THIS is what they give us.
Luckily, "Big Love" has been much better than last year. "Entourage" still rules, and hopefully "Dexter" will be back soon on Showtime.
But as for "John"...I should have known this would suck two peckered goats.
It has the word "Cincinnati" in its title.


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You know, students get all the fun nowadays. They get to attend fancy prom nights, exclusive gala dinners, organize extreme competition and be involved in big time reality shows.
I remember back in my days, being a student meant study, study and mamak. Lots of mamak. Not once I remember being offered an all expensed paid trip to even Pulau Besar in Melaka.
It's sad really. No wonder a friend told me I am still considered part of Gen X; am I not part of the MTV generation? Darn it.
Why am I making all these complaints? Because I'm being sour about it, that's why.
Here's another opportunity for all students out there to stand the chance to win an all expense paid trip to Portland, Oregon in USA. *Oh great, go ahead, make my day why not*
Held by the al-mighty Nike, aka everyone's worshipped brand, aka wearing Nike means you are cool, aka Nike is status;
You get my point
Project Lightweight is a competition open to currently registered college/university students in Malaysia whereby the best lightweight athletic product design
so light it floats
will win its owner an exclusive and personal trip to Nike's World Headquarters in Portland where he/she will be given a tour around the Campus and once-in-a-life-time opportunity to visit the "Kitchen" that houses the top designers in Nike.
Rumour has it that any product of Nike's that comes out from the Innovation Kitchen will take the world by storm, clouds will part and angels will sing; stock market increase and people go insane.
What? I wouldn't know. I'm not in the States to see the real thing. But I'm the real fact is not far from what I have just said.
Everyone knows that Nike is best known for its advertising campaign and quirky innovation marketing scheme and amazing products. I mean, admit it, they're good in what they do. And they do it with a bang.
They find the best people,
The best product placement,
Their messages are always "in your face",
With a sense of humor,
Hence, when Nike does something, they go all the way. That means flying a student all the way to the states to meet some of the top geniuses and brains behind Nike.
Just do it. (Deja Vu, this is exactly what I said to myself when I was contemplating to backpack across Indo-China alone)
And to think their logo looks like a check mark.
Which is exactly their point, just do it. Go submit that entry now you lucky
All submissions must be made between now till 31 July 2008. Get your passport ready and go to their site to learn more about the competition. Or is it the other way around? Sigh~ *sulks*
Hey Nike, when do I get to visit USA?
I don't mind being the winner's bag carrier. :D


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...Any suggestions on containers for proofing dough in my refrigerator?Thanks.Dave
I got six 8" round stacking dough pans and two dough pan lids.I'll lightly coat them with olive oil and see if all I need is gravity to remove the dough balls.Thanks.Dave
I use these, but make hundreds of dough balls. I'd have to be a masochist to use individual plastic containers with lids.Oil the ball using a brush and vegetable oil, then drop it in the bag, twist it closed at the end, stick the closed end under the ball and put it in a box.Open the bag after your ferment time (18-48 hours for me) and drop it into a bowl of dusting mix.Edit: The oil is to coat the ball to keep it from drying out. It's overkill to use olive oil, but something beginners do a lot.


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"I'm getting remarried. I think my children are as excited about it as I am."
Maybe so. For a child, remarriage may have many positive aspects, although she may be looking forward to very different things from what her parent is. However, there are also some difficulties that can arise as members of two families begin living under the same roof. Here are some of the most common concerns for school-age youngsters:
As their parents date, develop serious relationships, and eventually decide to remarry, children may be reminded of their original family and of the life they once had with their mother and father. Now, however, with the prospect of this new marriage, they must confront the reality that their parents really are never going to reconcile and that they will never again have their original family back. This can be a source of great sadness.
There are other losses to deal with as well. Children who have built a particularly close relationship with their own mother or father during a period of single parenthood must now learn to share that parent not only with a new spouse but perhaps with stepsiblings whom the youngster barely knows.
As the middle-years child experiences this kind of loss and pain, she may show signs of increased attachment to the parent who is getting married. For instance, she might not want to leave the parent's side in certain social situations; or she might express jealousy when her parent shows attention to the new spouse and his or her children. She might even verbalize some of her hurt and anger ("I don't think he's the right guy for you, Mom").
Some children wonder to themselves: "Where do I belong?" As they see their parent starting a new family, for example, they may feel more like an outsider than part of the new family structure.
With time, however, most children adjust to their new family circumstances. As they get to know their stepparent and stepsiblings better, their level of acceptance will grow too.
Many children feel that if they like and show affection toward their new stepparent, they will be demonstrating disloyalty or a lack of devotion to the natural parent whom this new stepparent, to some extent, is replacing in their home. They may worry that if their mother or father remarries, thus bringing a new father/mother figure into the household, they will lose the love and attention of their other parent.
Your child may still feel awkward for a while, having to get used to two fathers or two mothers. Particularly in the beginning, allow her to view your new spouse in the most comfortable way for her—perhaps as a second father but sometimes just as Mommy's husband. You need to reassure her about these concerns, saying something like "Your stepfather is different from your daddy, and no one will ever replace your own daddy."
Along the way, you can expect your child to make some comparisons between her real parent and stepparent, in both positive and negative ways. She might blurt out statements like "You're not as nice as my daddy." Comparisons are normal during this adjustment period. Eventually, your child will stop making them.
If possible, father and stepfather, or mother and stepmother, should make contact with each other to begin working toward talking comfortably about your youngster. This can begin with a phone call just to say hello and to share observations of the child. Both parties might decide to have lunch or some other informal meeting. Although these two adults may run into each other at special events, such as birthdays and graduations, these occasions may not be opportune times to do much talking.
The more comfortable these two individuals become with each other, the more reassured the youngster will feel that she does not have to choose between the love of her parent and the developing relationship with her stepparent. It will show the child that the adults are pulling together on her behalf, and that they all care and have her interests at heart.
Do not expect your child to solve her loyalty conflicts if you have not resolved your own differences with your ex-spouse. For example, when remarriages occur, the issue of child custody often resurfaces; if a noncustodial father marries a woman with children, he may return to court, requesting that his own youngster now live with him ("I have a wife at home now and I can take care of my child"). In the midst of an ongoing custody battle, the child will find it much harder to deal with her own loyalty conflicts.
As children move from a household with a single parent into one that is occupied by a stepparent and perhaps stepsiblings, they will probably be confronted with changes in the way their family operates. Routines will be altered and new chores may be imposed. With more people in the home, privacy issues may become more important. It may be harder for children to carve out a personal space they can call their own.
In a sense, the entire household is in transition, and everyone—including the children—needs to participate in the reorganization and adapt to the way it runs. The majority of family members adapt, but it may take some time.
Virtually all couples want their new marriages to be as perfect as possible. Hopefully, having learned from past experiences, they can achieve their expectations. However, within stepfamilies it is unrealistic to hope that the children will immediately respect and love their new stepparents. In the real world, relationships develop more slowly. Children need time to really get to know and feel comfortable with a stepmother or stepfather.
In general, good relationships develop most quickly with younger children. Older youngsters, who are more set in their ways, may rightly feel that their established lifestyles are being disrupted by this new man or woman entering their life.


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The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Wetaskiwin.
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Blaine Calkins Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, members all know the value of excellent staff who assist us daily in our duties as MPs. Staff come and go, but every so often one stands out and gives his or her all in supporting the MP.
Today I rise to salute the career of one such employee. Maureen Laffin O'Brien has worked on Parliament Hill for almost 30 years as a legislative assistant.
In 1981 she began her career working with Howard Crosby from Nova Scotia and remained with him for 12 years.
In 1993 newly elected Dale Johnston was in need of a guiding hand and hired Maureen to get his Ottawa office up and running. It did not take Dale long to realize that Maureen was a keeper, knowing the ins and outs of Ottawa. She stayed with Dale, serving for his entire 12 years as a member, forging a lasting friendship along the way.
In 2006 Maureen joined my office. She showed remarkable patience as I learned the ropes and has been a true friend and confidante since I arrived.
I want to thank Maureen for her tireless work, keen political advice and years of loyal service. Her talent, wisdom and positive demeanour will be greatly missed on the Hill. Twenty-nine years with three MPs is remarkable.
On behalf of all the staff, past and present, and everyone Maureen touched here on Parliament Hill, I would like to wish her good health and a happy and well-deserved retirement.
Maureen Forrester
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Monique Guay Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, star contralto Maureen Forrester died yesterday. Born in Montreal in 1930, she began her career in church choirs.
She gave her debut concert in 1953 with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, but it was not until a 1956 Carnegie Hall performance that her international career took off. She headlined in the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France, England, Germany, Spain, Argentina, and many other countries. She was known for her perfect mastery of German pronunciation. She excelled in several musical styles, including classical, opera, musical comedy, burlesque and popular song.
She also taught at the University of Toronto and chaired the vocal arts department of the Philadelphia Music Academy. She chaired the Canada Council for the Arts from 1983 to 1988.
My Bloc Québécois colleagues and I extend our sincere condolences to her five children, her family and her friends.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Randy Hoback Prince Albert, SK
Mr. Speaker, farmers in my riding of Prince Albert and all across Saskatchewan are facing the worst flooding in decades. Up to 30% of the farmland may be left unseeded and farmers need help to get through these difficult times.
Our government, working with the province, has extended agri-insurance deadlines twice to give farmers as much time as possible to get their crops in. If they cannot, crop insurance will pay out as soon as farmers make a claim.
Greg Marshall, the president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, or APAS, has praised this program saying, "We are pleased crop insurance is being flexible and extending these deadlines to help address the needs of producers".
Additionally, our second line of defence, agri-stability, will allow farmers to take out cash advances to help weather this storm.
I would like to thank our Conservative government's Minister of Agriculture for travelling to Saskatchewan yesterday in order to make sure our programs give farmers the support they need.
Public Safety
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative chair of the public safety committee was forced to apologize for denigrating Canada's 450 chiefs of police after calling them "a cult", and the Conservative assault on the integrity of our police forces continues.
The Conservative MP for Saint Boniface unequivocally stated in committee, "There were officers who suffered consequences at the hands of chiefs like Mr. Blair, who transferred them when they spoke out...".
Absolutely no evidence to substantiate this serious allegation of witness intimidation and workplace harassment was ever provided by that MP, yet she refuses to retract or apologize for making this ruinous allegation.
Parliamentary privilege is a tool to get at the truth of issues. However, when abused, it provides cover to the abuser, allowing the member for Saint Boniface to savage the good reputation of the chief.
Does the Minister of Public Safety condone this attack on the chiefs of police or will he apologize to Toronto Chief of Police William Blair, who has an exemplary 33 year record of serving and protecting our citizenry?
Bloc Québécois
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, here is "The Bloc and the Quebecker":
Having spent its time
Sitting on its thumbs,
The Bloc was glum
Now that summer had come.
Not one vote for Quebeckers
From this opportunistic, simplistic party.
When asked to explain
their raison d'être and justify their existence
Until the new session,
I'll tell you by August, said the Bloc,
Disinformation and pie in the sky,
That is what the Bloc lives by.
But the Quebecker is no fool,
That's what makes him so cool.
What did you do all that time?
He said to these freeloaders.
Week in and week out
We talked round about.
You talked? said the Quebecker to the Bloc.
Well, now start dancing!
Bombing of Air India Flight 182
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Julian Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, next week will mark the 25th anniversary of the tragic Air India bombing in 1985 that killed 331 innocent men, women and children.
Sadly, Canadians are still waiting for justice to be served, and the families of victims are still repairing deep emotional wounds and fractured home lives.
Throughout almost two decades of stonewalling by the government, the victims' families have shown tremendous endurance, strength and courage. The onus is now on the federal government to ensure that a tragedy like this will never happen again.
We hope the report brings peace and closure to the victims' families. We hope the guilty face justice. However, it will require government agencies to co-operate and share their information. Most importantly, this report must be scrutinized by Parliament and implemented as a priority to ensure that the government can prevent future attacks.
I urge all Canadians to take a moment and reflect once again on one of Canada's most horrendous acts of violence. We join the families in support and solidarity as they continue to grieve and mourn the loss of their loved ones.
The Economy
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Tilly O'Neill-Gordon Miramichi, NB
Mr. Speaker, despite opposition mudslinging and attempts to score cheap political points, our government remains focused on the economy.
Canada's strong economic performance is a testament to the leadership of our Prime Minister and our Conservative government. Since July of last year, Canada has created almost 310,000 new jobs. With numbers like this, it is not surprising that the influential magazine, The Economist, recently called Canada "an economic star".
It is encouraging to see Canada's economy on the right track, thanks to our government's actions. Nonetheless the global recovery remains fragile. That is why we need to fully implement Canada's economic action plan.
While our plan is helping Canada lead the way on jobs and growth, the Liberal leader's plan to raise taxes would halt our recovery in its tracks and kill almost 400,000 jobs.
Education for All
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Michel Guimond Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, in 2000, 189 countries signed the Dakar Declaration and committed to achieving education for all by 2015. Taking advantage of this year's World Cup, UNESCO, supported by FIFA, has launched a campaign to rally public opinion on the importance of education.
In Quebec, the Montreal Impact and the Institut de coopération pour l'éducation des adultes are running the 1GOAL: Education for All campaign. People all over the world must have access to education, which is why it is so important for the federal government to achieve its target of 0.7% of GDP for official development assistance. That is why I urge the people of Quebec to sign the petition: "Sign your name for those who can't".
I would also like to highlight the remarkable contribution of Pierre Martin, who passed away earlier this week. Mr. Martin took on a number of roles in Quebec's education department under Paul Gérin-Lajoie, and helped create Quebec's university network, which was designed to improve access to a university education.
Robert Middlemiss
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I want to honour the memory of a former Liberal member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Robert Middlemiss.
Robert was a McGill University graduate and a geotechnical engineering consultant. He began his career in politics as a municipal councillor for the former city of Aylmer from 1970 to 1979.
"Bob" was the MNA for Pontiac from 1981 to 2003. He served as the parliamentary assistant to the minister of the environment and to the minister of health and social services, later becoming minister responsible for agriculture, the fisheries, food, transport and public safety.
We will miss his generosity, his dedication and his love for our region. We want to acknowledge his vision and his great determination to develop McConnell-Laramée Boulevard, which is now Allumettières Boulevard.
I offer my deepest condolences to his wife Lorraine and his family.
Bob, we thank you and we salute you.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Candice Bergen Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, the summer break is almost here and it is important to highlight that there are 20 opposition MPs who will have one very important question posed to them this summer by their constituents: How will they vote on Bill C-391?
I encourage the eight Liberal and 12 NDP members of Parliament to spend their time away from Ottawa listening to their constituents, and when they return, to vote in favour of Bill C-391.
Once again, I also ask that both the Liberal and NDP leaders do the right thing and allow all of their MPs to vote freely on this issue and have the ability to truly reflect their own beliefs and that of their constituents.
It is time to end the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry. Canadians know this. They also know the choice is clear. Members should either vote to keep the long gun registry or vote to scrap it, as they did at second reading. It is that simple.
The people they represent deserve to be heard.
Air India
Oral Questions
June 17th, 2010 / 2:15 p.m.
Bob Rae Toronto Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the Prime Minister about the Air India inquiry.
First, I want to say very clearly that we commend the Government of Canada for having commissioned this inquiry and we commend the commissioner for his extraordinary work and his great diligence, and I am sure all Canadians stand in solidarity with the Air India families.
But the question remains, and it is a difficult question for the Prime Minister. In his report, Commissioner Major criticized the complacent attitude of the agencies, even in speaking to the commission, concerning the problems that have not yet been resolved.
What does the Prime Minister—
Air India
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The right hon. Prime Minister.
Air India
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank the commissioner, Justice Major, for his report and for his dedication to a project that is so important to our country. The government launched this inquiry in order to get at the truth. Several aspects of the truth are very disturbing, and the government will take the appropriate action.
Air India
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Bob Rae Toronto Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, on page 146 of his report, the commissioner clearly states that there are still problems, even with some of the agencies' testimony before the commission. He discovered a sunny attitude that was not based on the facts or the reality. He clearly said that the commission took issue with that sunny attitude.
What will the Prime Minister do to ensure that the attitude of those agencies changes—


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Weeds: The charms of small town living
Editor's note: Gwen Ruff is filling in for Randy Krzmarzick this week.
Sibley County now is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. I thought I was heading to the country when I moved to Gibbon in December. So, I still live in a "statistical" metro area, but that's where the similarity with "The Cities," where I lived for 27 years, ends.
First, I don't miss the traffic. This past school year, I had a 45-minute drive to and from St. Peter, where I worked as a reading tutor. Kind of a hike, but it was 45 minutes moving through gorgeous frosty Christmas card trees some winter days, then black velvet fields, then those same fields with little spikes of lime green corn sprouts. In Minneapolis, if it takes you 45 minutes to get somewhere, you're staring at somebody's rear bumper and breathing exhaust fumes. I'm not like some new acquaintances who are afraid to drive in The Cities, it just wasn't that much fun anymore.
If I got bored with one route to St. Peter, I took another. Some days, I passed a rusty silo flanked by cupolas and lightning rods that inspired a painting accepted into the Carnegie Art Center exhibition in Mankato. More paintings will come from the compositions I planned while driving. Even the snowstorm days were interesting, weighing whether I should turn around, plow ahead or pull over and eat the candy bars in my winter survival kit. One spring afternoon, a bunch of little calves chasing around a field made me laugh out loud.
Now, I never have to wait in line at the post office. Approach the service desk with your yellow notice of a package too big for the handsome brass box in the lobby, and the postal clerk has it by the time you reach the counter because he already knows who you are. The bank women also greet you by name, then go to a filing cabinet to get your account statement, so they save on postage.
I love the coincidence that the long-time director of the Edina Art Center, who I've known for years because I lived and took painting classes there, has opened a beautiful antiques store across from the Gibbon post office. On one visit to town before closing on my new house, I was in the shop and assumed she was on a trip out to "The Country." Nope, she's out here several weekends a month tending Bad Dog Antiques.
It was interesting to watch about 10 pickups and cars driven by volunteer fire and emergency people show up within minutes after two different neighbors had medical emergencies. City emergency crews are fast too, but you really appreciate volunteers on a frigid winter evening.
Kids in Gibbon leave their bikes lying on their front lawns all night, and they're still there in the morning. That was not common in my suburban neighborhood bounded by busy streets. And I never saw kids walking leisurely down the middle of the street flanked by others balancing on bikes just enough to keep moving. Just moving along and talking, without adults hovering.
The Gibbon Public Library is tiny, but there's a computer lab, New York Times bestseller books and really great activities and reading programs for kids. And speaking of computers, the Apple machines in a classroom at GFW's elementary school are a million times better than the junk at the middle school where I worked in Edina.
One of the teachers there grew up on a farm just west of Gibbon.
"What?!?!?!?! You're moving where?" she e-mailed, but I could hear her laughing all the way up on the third floor of the building.
One of my brothers also was skeptical of a move back to a small town. We grew up in Long Prairie, a Central Minnesota town of about 3,500 people at the time.
"You didn't exactly appreciate small town living," he reminded me.
But back then, we were antsy teenagers who had to drive 40 miles to see a movie or an hour to buy more stylish clothes than L.P. offered. And we lived 10 miles outside of town. Stranded at home in a blizzard for a few days when we were kids, I had to read the novel "Bless the Beasts and the Children" to entertain my siblings huddled around the propane heater. Now, I can watch nearly anything on Netflix and order my funky crocheted sweaters online. Tiny towns with reliable Internet services aren't in the middle of nowhere any more. (However, living in a town without a grocery store makes you more organized, or creative, if you're not as organized as you thought you were.)
Most of the adults I've met in Gibbon like living here. I haven't had a chance to quiz many young people to ask if, like me as a teenager, they can't wait to get out of a small town. Historically, that's how it's gone: People leave rural areas to find work in the cities. In "The Cities", I never thought to ask people why they lived there. Friends had moved from Oklahoma or Tennessee to follow husbands or to take jobs. I didn't run with a crowd that had the luxury of living wherever they wanted just because.
A tiny town isn't for everyone. Randy's and my sister-in-law says she'd never move to a small town, but I consider myself fortunate. I was able to move to Gibbon just because I found the 1905 Craftsman house of my dreams with gorgeous, untouched woodwork, leaded glass built-in cabinets and beveled glass windows that was close to my sister and, of course, Randy. I'm still near my daughter and brother in The Cities, but my expenses are drastically lower, I can see billions and billions of stars while sitting on my back deck and I hadn't driven my car for four days because you can walk from one end of Gibbon to the other in 10 minutes.
I haven't encountered any traffic jams on Gibbon's main street yet, either.


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Carnelious Jones
PRINCESS ANNE, MD - (Oct. 21, 2013) – The past 10 months have been momentous for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's fledgling PGA golf management program.
Carnelious Jones
On the heels of producing its first group of graduates comes news four new full-ride scholarships will be available a year from now, thanks to a half-million dollar pledge from a Baltimore businessman.
Carnelious Jones' donation will underwrite financial aid he hopes will inspire minorities and women to pursue careers across the golf industry. Jones has asked UMES to name the scholarships in honor of trail-blazing African-American golfers James Black, Renee Powell, Calvin Peete and the late Ann Gregory.
"Mr. Jones' transformational gift will provide the university's PGA golf management program with much needed resources to recruit motivated students to the program," said Kimberly Dumpson, who worked with the philanthropist to establish the scholarship program when she was UMES' lead fundraiser.
The university is one of 20 higher education institutions in the country that offers the unique course of study backed by the PGA of America. UMES is the lone historically black institution with an undergraduate program that combines instruction in how to play professional-level golf with hospitality industry training.
UMES President Juliette B. Bell said Jones' gift is "an extraordinarily generous gift that we promise to use to achieve his goal and ours – and that is making educational opportunities available to those who deserve and will benefit by it."
UMES golf management students are all smiles after learning about Carnelious Jones' $500,000 gift during President Juliette Bell's donor recognition event. Photos by Jim Glovier
UMES golf management students are all smiles after learning about Carnelious Jones' $500,000 gift during President Juliette Bell's donor recognition event. Photos by Jim Glovier
Jones, a petroleum wholesaler, has emerged as a leading advocate in a growing movement in search of strategies to diversify golf. He asked that the scholarships created by his gift be named in honor of the four golf legends considered pioneers in their era.
Jones recently was named a national trustee of the First Tee, "an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people."
First Tee's focus is on working with young people from elementary-through-high school. Jones sees UMES and its golf management program as the next step in "growing the game" among a more diverse group of athletes and casual players.
"It's about opportunity and access," Jones said.
"The University of Maryland Eastern Shore seems like the natural place where young people can come and earn a degree and learn what it takes to be involved in the business of golf," he said.
Jones, 59, is the epitome of the self-made entrepreneur. He grew up on share-cropper farm in southwestern Tennessee where his family raised cotton. He joined the military after graduating from high school in the early 1970s and served five years in the U.S. Navy, including a tour of duty in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. It's where he learned to be a plumber.
After an honorable discharge with citations, Jones earned a master plumber's credential – which he still holds – and started his own business. He eventually invested in a small oil tank farm, a decision that has enabled him to grow a petroleum distribution business domestically and internationally. By the late 1980s his clients included FedEx, International Paper, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the state of Maryland.
Through a state contract, he did business with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore providing it with fuel. His youngest child, Carnelious Jones II, graduated from UMES in 2006.
His interest in and commitment to golf expanded earlier this year when he invested in a golf shoe and apparel company, A-GAME Global Sports. He is a past winner of UMES' Art Shell Celebrity Golf Classic fundraiser, and carries a handicap in the upper teens.
Jones also operates a consulting firm; Carnelious Jones & Associates.
In addition to his appointment as the First Tee's first African-American national trustee, he also serves on the advisory board of Texas Southern University's College of Science and Technology, the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation Inc., a black maritime history organization, and on a U.S. Department of Energy advisory panel working to help African nations.
"Maybe my gift will start a dialogue around the dinner table in African-American homes that they can have access to game through a UMES degree," Jones said, adding he hopes other historically black institutions might follow the university's lead.
Jones said he sees plenty of opportunities in the game for minorities; playing competitively as well as recreationally, working in the industry or being a supplier of goods and services.
Bill Robinson, director, UMES Office of Public Relations, 410-621-2355.


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Jaime Hernandez:
The 1964-P Roosevelt Dime is very common in most grades and can be purchased close to its metal content value. Only examples in MS65 and higher usually command some sort of a premium well above there metal content. Examples in MS65 and MS66 condition, although somewhat scarce can still be purchased at a reasonable price where just about anyone can afford one. Only in MS67 does it become very scarce where the price is significantly high.
There are probably several hundred examples that exist in MS67 with very few known or possibly known at all any higher condition. In MS67 FB it is much scarcer with less than 50 examples known and none being in any higher condition.


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Dell on Thursday said that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) resolving the previously-disclosed SEC investigation into Dell's disclosures and alleged omissions prior to fiscal 2008 regarding certain aspects of its commercial relationship with Intel Corp. and into separate accounting and financial reporting matters. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission said that it would take longer than expected to investigate the case against Intel.
The SEC's complaint filed with the U.S. District Court alleges that the company engaged in disclosure and accounting practices that violated certain federal securities laws and SEC rules (including antifraud provisions) during the period from 2001 to 2006. Under its settlement, the company has consented to a permanent injunction against future violations of such federal securities laws and SEC rules. The company also has agreed to perform certain undertakings, including retaining an independent consultant, to enhance its disclosure processes, practices and controls. The company's settlement requires it to pay a civil monetary penalty of $100 million, which have already been reserved.
Although the agreement may seem local, it may play some role in the ongoing dispute between Intel Corp. and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Although it was reported earlier this week that the settlement had been reached, the FTC announced Wednesday that it had entered an order extending by two weeks the temporary withdrawal of its case against Intel Corp. from adjudication to allow the commission more time to consider a proposed settlement. The original order was issued on June 21 and was set to expire on Friday, July 23 at 12:01 a.m. This action extends the withdrawal until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 6.
The SEC has agreed to settlements with both the company and Michael Dell, the company's chairman and chief executive officer. The company and Mr. Dell entered into the settlements without admitting or denying the allegations in the SEC's complaint, as is consistent with standard SEC practice. The settlements with the company and Mr. Dell are subject to approval by a U.S. District Court.
The SEC's allegations with respect to Mr. Dell and his settlement are limited to the alleged failure to provide adequate disclosures with respect to the company's commercial relationship with Intel prior to fiscal 2008. Mr. Dell's settlement does not involve any of the separate accounting fraud charges being settled by the company and others. Mr. Dell's settlement is limited to claims in which only negligence, and not fraudulent intent, is required to establish liability, as well as secondary liability claims for other non-fraud charges. Under his settlement, Mr. Dell has consented to a permanent injunction against future violations of these negligence-based provisions and other non-fraud based provisions of certain federal securities laws and SEC rules. In addition, Mr. Dell has agreed to pay a civil monetary penalty of $4 million. Michael Dell will remain at the helm of computer giant.
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Advanced Micro Devices on Friday announced an investment in BlueStacks, a venture-backed firm a solution to enable Android applications to run fast and full-screen on Windows-based devices. AMD is interested in enriching Windows environment with Android applications since it wants its Fusion accelerated processing units to power media tablets featuring Microsoft Corp.'s operating system.
"Bluestacks is a visionary software company that is, seamlessly, making the emerging Android mobile apps market part of the broader computing ecosystem and enhancing such experiences on our award-winning APU platforms," said Manju Hegde, corporate vice president of AMD Fusion experience program.
AMD and BlueStacks are collaborating to optimize the BlueStacks App Player for Windows software for use with tablet and notebook PCs powered by AMD APUs Fusion A-series and E-series accelerated processing units. With this combination of BlueStacks software and AMD technology, consumers will be able to access their favorite Android apps on virtually any AMD-powered Windows-based device, including more than 200 thousand apps currently available in the Android Market.
"AMD's investment in BlueStacks will help us to create an environment where your favorite apps can be accessed regardless of platform technology, providing greater entertainment and productivity value. Working with AMD enables us to do this faster by expanding our network of OEMs and retailers to reach a broad audience of consumers and businesses that want to get more out of Android," said Rosen Sharma, president and chief executive officer of BlueStacks.
The AMD Fusion Fund program makes strategic investments in companies that are developing unique, digital consumer and professional experiences that harness the horsepower of AMD Fusion accelerated processing unit (APU) products.
Tags: AMD, Fusion, BlueStacks, Android, Google, Windows, Microsoft