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'Murdoch Mysteries' Season 7: CBC Announces 18 New Episodes
"Murdoch Mysteries" fans rejoice: CBC has announced the show will be back for a seventh season.
Since making its debut on City in 2008, the turn-of-the-century detective drama has been a hit with Canadian audiences, who've grown to appreciate the series' old-timey charm and plucky cast -- and, in particular, Yannick Bisson's earnest portrayal of handsome detective William Murdoch.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be pleased -- he says he's never missed an episode and even went so far as to seek out a cameo role on the show, playing a clueless cop in episode "Confederate Treasure" in Season 4.
And there's even more good news for "Murdoch" lovers: Season 7 will be super-sized, for a total of 18 episodes (compared to the 13-episode format in past seasons).
"We are very proud that, despite a very challenging financial climate, CBC continues to deliver a television schedule that features strong, proven Canadian programming," said Christine Wilson, Executive Director, Content for CBC English Services in a press release with regards to the show's renewal.
Vandervoort's sexy star has been rising for years, ever since she appeared on "Smallville" back in the day. She's currently killin' it on "Bitten," which'll be returning for a Season 2 in the near future.
Another "Degrassi" alum, Bulgarian-born actress Nina Dobrev originally played baby mama Mia Jones on the Canadian teen soap. Dobrev also had small roles in some big features like "Away From Her" and "Chloe" before getting her big break on TV with "The Vampire Diaries." As both Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce, Dobrev has broken hearts -- and veins -- on the drama, which has sent her straight to superstardom.
Maslany is one of the biggest stars on TV right now. She's won a Critics' Choice Award two years in a row for her multiple roles on "Orphan Black," and she was nominated for a Golden Globe. More to come for this awesome Canadian actress.
As the lead on "Arrow," Amell is breaking hearts and dropping jaws when he shows his trademark washboard abs. Expect more of that when Season 3 starts up in the fall.
Once known for playing the adorable Pacey Witter on "Dawson's Creek," Joshua Jackson is now on to bigger and better things ... or at least more supernatural ones. The actor played Peter Bishop on "Fringe," which just finished up last year.
The Shat! The international icon came to prominence as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek," but really, what aspect of pop culture has he not invaded and made his own? As Shatner on the big or small screen, as T.J. Hooker, as Denny Crane, as any number of the characters he's played over the course of a 50-year career, Shatner is really just Shatner. That's not to take away from his distinctive skills, it's just our way of saluting a presence so outsized and ham-tastic that no mere screen, book, convention stage or universe can contain it.
She's been a guest star on dozens of Canadian series, including "Being Erica," but Silk made her biggest splash with the addictive supernatural drama "Lost Girl," which airs on both sides of the border. Her spunky portrayal of the succubus Bo is extremely enjoyable, as is Bo's banter with co-stars and her sexy affairs with Dyson (Kris Holden-Ried) and Lauren (Zoie Palmer).
The "Mad Men" hottie stole the show by singing "Zou Bisou Bisou" in the Season 5 premiere, and throughout the rest of that season, her character Megan wielded some significant sexual power over Don Draper. In Season 6, she took a back seat, but she still wielded some sort of power over Don. Now, after the end of Season 7 Pt. 1, we may have seen the last of Megan.
Women swoon for this guy -- fans of "Castle" know what we're talking about.
Best-known for playing Robin Scherbatsky on "How I Met Your Mother," Cobie Smulders is talented, witty and charming. And the fact that her character was once a Canadian teenage popstar is kind of awesome. We also can't forget her incredibly popular turn as Maria Hill in 'The Avengers' movies.
Who would have thought this Oscar-winning actress could transition so smoothly into television? But she did! People love Sookie Stackhouse from "True Blood," but they'll only have one more season to enjoy her, since the show wraps after this current one.
Most people know Priestley as the iconic Brandon Walsh from the original "Beverly Hills, 90210." Since then, he's certainly grown up and on -- starring in multiple series including "Haven" and "Medium" -- and was the lead on critically-acclaimed Canadian series "Call Me Fitz." He's moved on to directing (he's doing a few Canadian shows this year), and has even done some stage work in Toronto, in a play called "Race."
We'll admit it, we enjoyed making fun of Cuthbert's infamous cougar run-in on "24." But the days of her time in the Bauer clan are long past, and Cuthbert has ably reinvented herself as a ditzy comedienne in the recently cancelled comedy "Happy Endings." We'll see what comes next.
Lefevre was originally popular for her role on "Twilight," but she's moved on to bigger and better things -- most recently, a starring role on hit show "Under The Dome."
Gavaris has burst onto the scene as the awesome Felix on "Orphan Black." Virtually unknown before, he's leaped into stardom.
A favourite across the continent, and probably across the globe, Arnett recently returned to Netflix on "Arrested Development." Naturally funny and a great actor, he's pretty hard to look at without laughing. You can watch him on "The Millers."
Following in Kristin Kreuk's alliterative footsteps on "Smallville," Durance scored the iconic role of Lois Lane opposite Tom Welling's Clark Kent. She currently appears on "Saving Hope" with Michael Shanks and Daniel Gillies.
From the moment we met Park's character Sharon on "Battlestar Galactica," we knew she was going to be around for a while. Post-"BSG" she was on "The Border" until its cancellation, and currently she's still starring in "Hawaii Five-O" -- though in a lesser capacity.
Best known for playing Lana Lang, Clark Kent's high school sweetheart on "Smallville," and Laurel Yeung on "Edgemont," both filmed in her native Vancouver. Kreuk currently stars as Catherine Chandler in the reboot of "Beauty and the Beast," which films in Toronto.
Everyone loves Howie! Enough to the point that he has his own show "Howie Do It," and he also helmed a six-part series entitled "Take It All."
Pill has had an upswing over the last year, snagging a starring role in HBO's "The Newsroom." Her upstart eagerness isn't everyone's cup of tea, but the woman has fans. We're not sure how much her topless Twitter pic and public break-up with fellow Canadian Jay Baruchel helped.
Frequently referred to as "that hot Canadian actor," Adam Beach raked in the female accolades on CBC series "Arctic Air," which was unfortunately cancelled a few months ago.
"Stargate" fans will tell you how amazing Tapping is, both onscreen and off. She also grabbed more rabid followers with her 4-year stint on the recently cancelled "Sanctuary." Not to worry, folks, we're sure she has countless roles to come.
Sandra Oh started her Hollywood career on feature films ranging from "Bean" to "Under the Tuscan Sun" to "Sideways." But she really broke out on the small screen. First, she played Rita Wu on HBO's "Arli$$" and then, she went on to star as Christina Yang on the hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." The latter performance has earned her a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and five Emmy nominations.
"Canada's Got Talent" may be finito, but Martin Short is still one of the funniest comedians around. He had a multi-episode arc as Marshall's boss on "How I Met Your Mother," and he can currently be seen on TV commercials.
After appearing in a number of family shows such as "Space Cases," "Higher Ground" and "Flash Forward" (not that one), Staite became a genre staple with roles on "Firefly" and "Stargate: Atlantis." She has roles on "The Killing" and "The Listener."
Sutherland has been in Hollywood since he was a young buck, and he shows no signs of tiring. As the star of "24," he garnered a major cult following, and one of his latest ventures, "Touch," was cancelled. But don't worry, "24: Live Another Day" has been killin' it so far.
This understated beauty has been carrying "Rookie Blue" for five seasons. She just got married in a secret ceremony.
From "Roseanne" to "Scrubs" to "Cougar Town" and "How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life," Chalke has been on the TV scene for quite some time. Despite the latter's cancellation, we're sure she'll be back on the small screen in no time.
She was that amazingly hot Cylon in the red dress on "Battlestar Galactica" -- at first. Helfer soon proved her versatility by playing a variety of Number 6 characters, and after that show ended, she got steady work as a cast member or guest star on everything from "Chuck" to "The Firm." We enjoy seeing her on our screen regularly, so it's too bad her latest project, "Killer Women," was axed so quickly.
You probably know his twin brother Shawn from the movie franchise "X-Men," but Aaron has popped up here and there on TV. He played Jimmy Olsen on "Smallville" for several seasons, and has appeared on "Warehouse 13" and "In Plain Sight." Our fave recent roles of his, though, were as Nate on "Lost Girl" and Steve on "Warehouse 13."
Ashmore is a veteran of the small and big screens, and is undoubtedly one of Canada's most successful actors. He has a starring role on hit show "The Following" at the moment.
Yes, it's true, this "Sex And The City" actress was born in the U.K., but she moved to Canada as an infant, so we're counting her as a Canadian.
It's Chandler Bing! After 10 years playing a funnyman on "Friends," Matthew Perry has appeared on "The Good Wife" and starred in NBC's "Go On," which was cancelled last year. Look for him next in "The Odd Couple," a rehash of the original series.
This lovable bundle of fatherly charisma was an absolute favourite on "Veronica Mars," and moved on to more notoriety on "Flashpoint" and "Person Of Interest." He just finished up the "Veronica Mars" reboot, and can be seen on hit medical drama "Remedy."
Toronto-born-and-raised McCormack was the calm voice of reason on "Will & Grace," and starting in the fall he's currently starring in Season 3 of "Perception," where he plays Daniel Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist who helps solve crimes.
Ever the character, Coates is well-known throughout the country. His most recent role on "Sons Of Anarchy" has ensured an entirely new generation of fans. He also appeared on "Crossing Lines," which premiered on CBC last fall.
We had to include Holden-Ried on this list, mainly because of his steamy role on "Lost Girl."
For the past five seasons, Mitchell has been working magic in her breakout role as Emily on "Pretty Little Liars."
No, no, he doesn't wear mascara or eyeliner. Those are his natural eyelashes! Bisson is a man's man, and brings in the ladies with his charm on "Murdoch Mysteries."
Best-known for her role as Dr. Lauren Lewis on "Lost Girl," Palmer is technically a Brit, but we'll count her as a Canadian, just for today.
Yes, Dwayne Johnson's father is Nova Scotia-born wrestler Rocky Johnson. As the first generation child of a Canadian, Johnson is eligible for Canadian citizenship. Johnson also played in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders during the 1995 season, but was cut after two months.
Scottie was totally from Vancouver.
The "Entourage" star was born in Montreal.
The world-famous architect was born in Toronto.
The former NBA star was born in Toronto.
The comedian is from Quebec City. Bonus points if you knew his brother is CBC journalist Neil Macdonald.
The "Castle" and "Firefly" star was born in Edmonton.
The potential Republican presidential nominee was born in Calgary. However, because his mother is American, U.S. officials have ruled that he would be eligible to run for the presidency.
That's right, "Safety Dance" came from a Montreal group.
While born in Portland, Groening's father Homer was born in Main Centre, Saskatchewan and so Groening is eligible for citizenship.
The "Bonanza" star was born in Ottawa.
While born in Indianapolis, both of "The Mummy" star's parents are Canadian and so he is entitled to Canadian citizenship.
The Oscar winning star of "True Blood" was born in in Winnipeg.
The regular contributor to "This American Life" was born in Montreal.
While the "Sex and the City" star was actually born in in the U.K., she moved to Coutenay, B.C., when she was just an infant.
"The L Word" star was born in Toronto.
The star of "The Matrix" was born in Burnaby, B.C.
The "Will and Grace" star was born in Toronto.
OK, you may have known this one already, but for some reason people are always forgetting that the "Titanic" and "Avatar" director was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario.
The original host of "Let's Make A Deal" was born in Winnipeg.
OK, so he was born in Syracuse, New York and his parents were both American, but the star of, well everything, went to school in Ottawa for several years in the early 1970s. It was in Ottawa that Cruise first became involved in acting, according to Andrew Morton's unauthorized biography.
Canadians are normally pretty nice but there are things you just don't want to say to a Canadian... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
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We asked our readers to tell us more things that you shouldn't say to a Canadian. We collected the best responses.
@HuffPostCanada #AngryCanadian Wasn't it wonderful that Ben Affleck thanked Canadians at the Oscars? Were Canadians in Iran?
@HuffPostCanada #AngryCanadian To someone from Toronto: "I have a friend named .... In Vancouver, do you know them?" "No, it's a 3hr flight"
@HuffPostCanada The old chestnut You guys all live in igloos right? #AngryCanadian
@HuffPostCanada #AngryCanadian "Is it warm there in summer? Do you drink maple syrup? You say roof (ruff), tour (tore), and bar (ba) weird."
#AngryCanadian Can't I just call you an American?
@HuffPostCanada "How would you feel about statehood?" #AngryCanadian
@HuffPostCanada #AngryCanadian "You're from Canada? Vancouver is beautiful!" Me: "I wouldn't know." "So, is Newfoundland close to Toronto?"
@HuffPostCanada @rebellionisjoy "So what's the deal with Tim Horton's? I don't get it." #AngryCanadian
@HuffPostCanada Donuts are bad, curling's not a sport, and Bettman is a great NHL commissioner. #AngryCanadian
I DONT SAY ABOOT"@HuffPostCanada: 'Say aboot for me' other things you don't want to say to a Canadian #AngryCanadian http://t.co/8ndPg2UNrX"
@HuffPostCanada -Do you celebrate 4th of July? #angryCanadian
When Fox won a contract to broadcast the NHL in 1994 it decided people needed the puck to glow in order to be seen. This was stupid. As Canadians know you do not need laser to see a puck. You just need eyes. The stupidity of Fox's move was immortalized in a Molson Canadian commercial. FoxTrax was retired in 1998, around the time Fox gave up on hockey.
America's less-famous first Constitution included an invitation to Canada to join the U.S. It remained open from 1781 until the U.S. Constitution everyone knows was finalized in 1789. A 2004 poll from Leger marketing found just 7 per cent of Canadians were even vaguely interested in merging with the U.S. So obviously, Canada made the right call. America didn't learn its lesson. For proof, see the next slide.
While many historians have labelled the conflict a draw, we're not sure how repelling a foreign invader and then burning its national monuments qualifies. And it wasn't all because of luck or American strategic incompetence, although that played a part. Canada also outsmarted the U.S. on a number of occasions. Take the fall of Detroit, when a much smaller force of British soldiers, Canadian militia and First Nations fighters convinced American General William Hull to stand down by using subterfuge. British General Sir Isaac Brock's forces allowed fake letters to fall into American hands. The missives suggested the size of their aboriginal force was much larger than it really was. Militiamen were dressed in the uniforms of British regulars. Encamped troops built more fires than were needed and troops marched in and out of sight of the U.S. fort to create the illusion of a larger army. The result? Hull surrendered more or less without a fight. Brains over brawn for the win.
America has maintained a trade blockade of Cuba since the missile crisis of 1962. Canada, not so much. In fact, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro was enough of a friend of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau to show up at his funeral in 2000. While America may have had good reason for maintaining sanctions against Cuba during the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union has raised serious doubts about the wisdom of the ongoing policy. While a series of U.S. administrations have avoided angering Cuban expats in the electorally-important state of Florida by maintaining the blockade, they have also passed up trade opportunities that could greatly benefit both nations. On a side note, it's hard to imagine Canadian literary legend Mordecai Richler without his beloved Romeo y Julieta cigars. If Canada had joined the blockade it's possible nobody would have ever heard of Duddy Kravitz. Did we mention vacations in Cuba are cheap and beautiful? America, you're missing out.
While America has been involved in many dubious conflicts over its history, Vietnam is widely considered the nation's greatest military blunder. Despite being closely allied with the U.S., Canada managed to stay out of the conflict. In 1965, prime minister Lester B. Pearson even called for a cessation of bombing in North Vietnam, a move which is said to have angered president Lyndon B. Johnson. Nevertheless, Canada-U.S. relations were never seriously damaged over Vietnam. The period is an enduring example of how two allied nations can disagree and still remain friends.
Ten years after the U.S. invaded Iraq, it has become clear the war was something of a mistake. The rationale to invade was the presence of weapons of mass destruction that didn't exist and the management of the country after the invasion led to bloody sectarian warfare. Canada, despite heavy pressure from the U.S. and a commitment to Afghanistan, stayed out of the conflict.
While there are signs Canada is headed for a housing crash of its own in the second decade of the 21st century, it did manage to avoid the crisis of the late 2000s that brought America's economy to the brink of total collapse. Canada avoided many of the questionable lending practices that saw low-income families take on homes they simply couldn't afford. But while Canada avoided the out-of-control leverage that characterized America in the 2000s, Canadians may not have learned the larger lesson. Since the financial collapse, international and domestic observers have grown increasingly concerned Canada is headed for its own housing meltdown. The federal government has made it more difficult to get mortgages with long amortizations and discouraged banks from lending at ever lower rates in an attempt to cool markets. Whether these moves will be enough to allow Canadians to continue to boast of their financial crash superiority remains to be seen.
America's national debt stands at roughly $16 trillion and climbing. Canada's national debt is roughly $600 billion. Even after adjusting for the U.S. population being nearly 10 times that of Canada, it's clear which nation is doing a better job at keeping debt under control. The situation isn't an accident, but a result of policy. In this case, smart policy from Canada and a near total lack of policy from the U.S. In the mid-90s, Canada significantly lowered its debt-to-GDP ratio with stiff cuts. While the cuts slowed economic growth to a crawl, they were seen as necessary by the Liberal government of the period after Canada's credit rating was downgraded by Standard & Poor's and Moody's. While the drop in growth lowered tax revenue, nearly to the point of making the cuts revenue neutral, they did shift Canada's economic balance away from the public sector and toward private business, a change credited with fuelling Canada's subsequent economic success. The U.S., on the other hand, took the surpluses of the Clinton era and turned them into massive deficits during the 2000s. President George W. Bush's massive tax cuts, two wars and the financial crisis have left America with a dire financial situation its political system seems unable to address. America's status as the global reserve currency has kept its debt from becoming a lending issue, but almost everyone in the political class agrees something must be done. The bipartisan Simpson-Bowles report commissioned by President Barack Obama in 2010 called for a combination of revenue increases and cuts to alter America's debt curve. Since then, most Republicans have steadfastly refused to trade revenue increases for cuts, arguing that cuts to spending and taxes are the way to kick-start the economy. Maybe checks and balances aren't so great after all, eh? Maybe the Founding Fathers should have given the Westminster system and majority governments a shot.
It's almost universally recognized that campaign finance has become one of the most detestable aspects of America's political system. Congressmen, senators and presidential hopefuls now spend absurd amounts of time raising cash. The situation has gotten so out of hand that phone-banks are now available just steps off federal property in Washington D.C. so politicians can easily make calls to donors without violating federal regulations. The cost of the 2012 federal election campaign has been estimated at roughly $7 billion. But even calling it the 2012 campaign is a bit of a misnomer. Campaigning for president never really ends now. In contrast, Canada passed laws banning donations from corporations and unions and setting a low cap on personal donations in the mid 2000s. The Liberal and Conservative parties were both part of the legislative effort. Campaigns are much shorter than in the United States and there are fewer allegations of corporate lobbying. Which way of doing things sounds smarter to you?
There are some snacks that define a nation, but not many that taste good to only those who live there. What do we love? The fact they leave our fingers dyed red after we've had a whole bag. Ketchup has never tasted so salty, non-tomatoey and outright good. Our U.S. friends may go nutty over Doritos, but we love our ketchup chips.
Many Canadians will point to the fact that Superman has a strong connection to the Great White North, but we'd like to reintroduce you to the real thing. 'Survivorman', while it was on in the late 2000s, showcased Les Stroud, a gritty Canadian who shot his own show in snow, sleet, heat and rain with nothing but random household objects and a trusty knife. We like to think that in a country that's increasingly urban, the outback is still our domain. Les, he's the best of us.
It was the scream heard around the world, and has been imitated - although never duplicated - several times since. William Shatner, who in his own right is a great Canadian, uttered the famous scream 'Khaaaaannnnnnnnnnnn!' in a scene during 1982's 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'. Was it the close up on Shatner's face or the fact he shook while he screamed that made it so powerful? Thirty years later, filmmakers and actors are still trying to outdo Shatner. But some things just can't be beat.
In warm weather, it will cool you down. If you're hungover, it's the magic antidote. The Caesar, Canada's favourite breakfast, lunch and evening cocktail adds a spicy twist to the Bloody Mary. Canadians are so particular about how it tastes -- with Clamato, not tomato juice -- that many don't even bother ordering it in the U.S. out of fear of disappointment. Served with celery, a lime and, if you're lucky, a fat dill pickle, it's the perfect cocktail. Who knew clam juice could add that kind of magic to a drink? (Photo Shutterstock)
Overall, Americans can save 24 per cent if they buy their drugs from online Canadian pharmacies versus filling their prescriptions at home, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study sought to find out why so many U.S. citizens have been taking advantage of the deep discounts north of the border, and the results showed dramatic savings across the board. "Forty-one of the 44 brand-name medications examined were less expensive in Canada." Canucks are proud of their health-care system and easier access -- in this case financially -- to pharmaceuticals. (Photo Alamy)
The debate on whether we should cut ties to the monarchy was all but quashed last year after the outpouring of pomp and pageantry -- in Canada -- around the royal wedding. Canadians embraced the nuptials as if Prince William was their own and turned out in droves to see the newlyweds during their cross-country tour last July. From trying to get Pippa's butt to putting in their two cents on whether Prince Charles deserves the throne, Canadians love their Queen and all of the gossip that goes with her. (Photo Rex Features)
When it comes to food, Canadians concede there's far more selection in the U.S. but we're fiercely proud of the candy bars that can only be found here. Coffee Crisp is a great example. Consisting of a crunchy wafer, milk chocolate coating and slightest hint of coffee flavouring, the chocolate bar is true to its marketing slogan of making 'a nice light snack' and is adored by all moms and seniors. Rumour has it they've been spotted in a few U.S. border town convenience stores. We want proof!
Undoubtedly one of North America's natural wonders, the power and beauty of Niagara Falls never ceases to amaze, whether it's your first trip or 100th. Luckily for Canucks, the best place to view the falls is on the 'Canadian side'. That's right, busloads of tourists from around the world flood the observation areas near the falls in Ontario every day to snap the perfect picture for their Facebook profile. Do Americans bother to cross the border for the better view? You betcha. Just look out for the person using 'eh' at awkward times. (Photo Shutterstock)
About 56 per cent of Canadians have a passport while just 37 per cent of Americans do. While the majority of Canadians haven't been to countries like Azerbaijan, they do take pride in seeing the world and it's difficult to not run into a Canadian while travelling abroad. A story by TechCrunch claims more Americans have a Facebook page than a passport. Perhaps they prefer to view the travel photos of their friends online than to actually see sights for themselves... (Photo CP)
Canada limits corporate influence on our electoral process via spending limits on political donations and third-party advertising. The 2010 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down similar campaign finance laws in that country -- on grounds they violate the free-speech right of corporations -- poses a serious threat to democracy and the integrity of future elections in America. (AFP/Getty Images)
The soul of hockey isn't at the Hockey Hall Of Fame. Or the Air Canada Centre (sorry Leafs fans). It's in places like Windy Arm, Yukon where you can skate on ice clearer than your bedroom mirror in a setting that's straight out of Tolkien's Middle Earth.
There are few brands in Canada as reliable as President's Choice. Mr. Christie thinks he makes good cookies but nothing tops the Decadent, the brand's answer to Chips Ahoy. Kraft Dinner, in its familiar blue box, pales in comparison to PC's White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. It also doesn't hurt that nerdily-handsome Galen Weston (hearthrob of Canadian suburban housewives everywhere) is the pitchman for this iconic line of Canadian products. Why yes, Mr. Weston, I'd like some more Memories of Morocco Sweet And Spicy Sauce...
Ours might be smaller and fewer in number but Canadian cities consistently rank above American cities on livability. In the most recent Mercer survey of livable cities, Canadian cities took 4th, 14th, and 15th place, while the highest-ranked American city was 33rd. (Photo Getty Images)
According to Forbes, Canada is the best country in the world to do business and it's not because of the climate. Chalk it up to a lower corporate tax rate, excellent infrastructure and a well-educated populace. The U.S. and Europe's recent economic woes don't help them either. (Photo CP)
Canada has greater social mobility. If you are born into the poorest 10 per cent, your odds of making it to the richest 10 per cent are considerably better in Canada than in the U.S. In other words, it's easier to realize the American Dream in Canada than it is in the U.S. (Shutterstock)
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When it comes to national anthems, we've always had a bit of an inferiority complex (the maple leaf is not a banner spangled in stars). But according to new research, our simple and quaint pro-Canuck ballad "O, Canada" is among the world's finest. We even trump the Americans and Brits. So what if you can't remember all the words? This is an anthem worth singing. (Photo Getty Images)
Having a baby is hard work. And many women around the world aren't given the amount of time off they deserve post-delivery. But here in Canada, the true north strong and free, a lady can take up to a full year of paid maternity leave (17 weeks at 55 per cent of their salary and an additional 35 weeks after that). This contrasts vastly with The United States, Papua New Guinea, Swaziland, Liberia and Lesotho who provide no type of financial support for new mothers. (Alamy)
It completes your morning bowl of cereal, can quench thirst and is the perfect companion to chocolate chip cookies. Milk, dear readers, is an all around amazing drink. And grabbing a glass of the white stuff in Canada is unlike anything you'll be able to experience in many other countries. That's because there's a complete lack of unnatural hormones in our dairy products (so concerns about negative side effects simply doesn't exist), and we serve the beverage in a plastic bag, which, frankly, is far more convenient and environmentally friendly than cardboard containers (the baggies can be reused as makeshift lunch bags!). (Photos Shutterstock)
Take a deep breath in... and slowly exhale it out. Do you smell that? You may not, but that's the scent of clean air flowing through your lungs. According to new research, Canada rates tops in air quality (meaning you can say "ta ta" to stinky smog and gross pollution. [Ed. Note unless you live in smog-heavy Toronto]). In fact, while the U.S. averages 18 micrograms of particulate matter per cubic metre of air, Canada averages only 13 micrograms. That also decreases our risk of developing bad air-induced health conditions like allergies. Now once again and all together now: inhale... (Photo Alamy)
This "fake" Heritage Minute says it all: on July 20, 2005, Canada's government passed the Civil Marriage Act giving same-sex couples the same rights and privileges as heterosexual pairings. The LGBT community can not only marry, they can also adopt children. We also host one of the largest Gay Pride festivals in the world in Toronto every June/July.
French fries. Cheese curds. Gravy. All mixed together in one bowl. There's really nothing more to say than this dish is gluttonously awesome. And we're proud to say it's 100 per cent Canadian. (Photo CP)
A decades-long U.S. trade embargo on evil 'Communist' Cuba means that that island's beaches and resorts have long been free of American tourists. Canadians, needing an escape from long winters have been flocking to the island for decades now. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Canada has also been a crucial trading partner of the island country. (Photo Getty Images)
Many people think Canada is a country of citizens who don plaid, beaver tails and fur all year round. (We also, obviously, live in igloos.) So thank goodness for Joseph Mimran, the fashion powerhouse who is behind one of Canada's biggest and most popular clothing exports: Joe Fresh. His bright, colourful and decidedly on-trend collections are showing the world what Canada has to offer sartorially (which is not limited to some hipsterish version of a lumberjack). (Getty Images)
Once a 44.5 kg weakling, The Great White North punches way above its weight class in the music world. A few decades ago, only a rare few Canadian musicians managed to establish international careers. But the rise of government funding for music and CanCon radio regulations supporting domestic tunes developed our homegrown scene until it was strong enough to lead a post-millennial Canadian Invasion. Nowadays we claim the world's biggest artists in almost any imaginable genre - Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber, Feist, Drake, Michael Buble, Deadmau5, Metric, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Nickelback, Diana Krall, etc. Don't tell the Republicans, but we can thank "socialism" for all that money, money, money these musicians are making. (Photos By Getty Images)
Tell us why you think Canada is great. Is it a photo of your favourite camping spot, a Canadian you really admire, our weird obsession with hockey and cold weather? We're looking for your responses on Twitter with the #LoveCanada tag, Facebook, in the comments and via e-mail. We'll be collecting the best responses and featuring them on our site in the coming weeks. (Photo Getty Images)
Canadian English is an odd duck, a weird amalgam of American English and our British roots. Throw in some minor influences from First Nations languages, French and other immigrant tongues and you've got yourself a quirky variant. Here's a look at some of the things that make Canadian English unique.
Canadian spelling keeps the 'u' in words like honour, colour and valour. Americans don't. Chalk it up to being efficient and such.
Canada switched over to the metric system decades ago, while the U.S. is one of the few countries that still use the imperial system. Old habits die hard though and even younger Canadians still use the old imperial system for measurements like height and weight. Most Canadians aren't a big fan of Fahrenheit to tell the temperature though.
One of the more lovable quirks, Canadians pronounce the last letter in the alphabet 'zed', which is clearly superior to the American 'zee'.
This man is wearing a tuque. Virtually all Canadians know and use the word... south of the border words like beanie or cap prevail. There are at least three ways to spell the damn word too. We've seen touque or tuque as well.. Took is just plain wrong.
British spelling uses the s in words like 'recognized'. Canadians have drifted towards the more American variant.
Actually that should be toboggan. The word has roots in French and Mik'maq which is probably why many Canadians prefer this word to the more prosaic sled.
You can see the double-l crop up in words like 'travelled' and 'levelled.' Our American friends feel that one l is enough.
American kids go to college while Canadian kids go to either college or university. We're not sure why. That's just the way it is. Also, Americans are more likely to use terms like freshman, sophomore, junior, senior. Try that on a Canadian campus and you just might get a blank stare.
Most Canadian kids dread math class. Most American kids too. British kids don't like maths.
Canadians know you can sit on a Chesterfield. Americans probably wonder why we'd sit on an old British guy.
The 'eh' is one of the most unique features of spoken Canadian English. It's easy to see why. You can use it to express agreement (It's cold out, eh), surprise (F----in' eh!) and more.
Two-four, mickey, twenty-sixer. If you're a Canadian who drinks all these words will be familiar. You'll get a blank stare if you use them anywhere else in the world.


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To be inducted on your first year of eligibility you have to be among the best players at your position for a long time. Our very own Strahan wasn't even inducted this year, and he was the best end in the league for years. If you ask me the only way McNabb can go to Canton is purchasing a ticket.
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Inspection reports were released by the University of Missouri Wednesday afternoon following the collapse of a walkway at University Village Apartments on February 22.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Inspection reports were released by the University of Missouri Wednesday afternoon following the collapse of a walkway at University Village Apartments on February 22.
The collapse killed Lt. Bruce Britt, a 23-year-veteran of the Columbia Fire Department.
ABC 17 News requested inspection records dating back 10 years.
In 2008 a St. Louis architectural firm made recommendations to the university about the condition of University Village.
They discovered University Village buildings were in such despair that they did not believe renovations were an option, instead to demolish them.
The architects noted that not only were all of the walkways in need of repairs, but warned termite damage to a unit in building 705 made it uninhabitable.
They did note it was still being rented out, however.
"If someone says that a building shouldn't be inhabited because of termite damage specific - then you probably have a comprised situation where the integrity of the building is a situation," said Bryan Ninichuck with Wingate pest control.
The architects also pointed out it was not just one unit, but several that should not be inhabited in building 705.
In all the records the university gave ABC 17 News nothing indicated that structural repairs were made to building 705.
The university moved students out after 2011 citing safety concerns.
MU provided reports that resembled work orders and a chain of emails dating back to 2010 explaining the work that needed to be done.
The weekend of the balcony collapse that killed Britt, MU called THH Engineering to inspect all buildings in the University Village complex.
According to THH's report, of the 13 buildings on site, 6 building walkways are considered to be very questionable.
Engineers said 3 buildings' walkways were found to have complete section loss of steel and concrete deck.
Unless remedial action is taken, a catastrophic collapse could be imminent.
Wood frames now support those decks.
ABC 17 News reached out to the engineers to clarify whether this is enough remedial action to prevent the catastrophic collapse, but they have not returned calls.
The report also lists two other walkways to be in poor condition.
Students are still allowed to live in all of these buildings.
Building 707, the building affected in the February 22 balcony collapse, was inspected in 2011 and 2013.
In May 2013 a work order for repairs was issued.
MU spent almost $4,000 to repair two sections of concrete with the final completion date in July 2013.
Those repairs failed, 10 months later.
The paperwork does not clearly identify the company who completed the repairs.
According to the inspection on February 22's collapse, engineers said they are confident that the collapse was a result of concrete shear failure along the outer edge.
The loud "bang" residents reported prior to the collapse was most likely the sound from the shear failure itself, according to the inspection.
According to a 2008 MU graduate and family housing master plan that was never finalized, it stated that the University Village decks created a public safety hazard in their deteriorated state.
THH Engineering has also recently inspected all other MU facilities, citing that there are no current problems besides University Village.


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Race for top seed in Eastern Conference takes shapeTuesday, March 22nd, 2011
A few weeks ago, the Celtics were in the driver's seat for the best record in the Eastern Conference. After beating the Suns on March 2, their record stood at 44-15, three games ahead of the Bulls. Things changed quickly, as the Celtics went 3-4 over the next two weeks, while the Bulls reeled off eight straight wins to take a momentary lead.
The Celtics got themselves back on track with comeback wins against New Orleans and New York, and now with 13 games left in the regular season, the Celtics and Bulls are tied again at 50-9 heading into Chicago's game with the Hawks on Tuesday night.
In examining the remaining schedule, the Celtics have a slightly tougher slate of games ' but they own two tiebreakers. First, they have gone 2-1 against Chicago with the final matchup scheduled for April 7 at the United Center. If the Celtics win that game, they'll own the head-to-head tiebreaker. Even if they lose, they currently have a better conference record (33-6) than Chicago (30-9), which is the next tiebreaker.
The Celtics are on record as saying that health is their primary focus, not getting homecourt. Yet with 13 games left it remains a possibility and there is incentive. At stake is homecourt advantage as well as the benefit of playing a sub-500 team in the first round and avoiding a semifinal matchup with Miami.
Here's how the schedule break down:
Home: 6 (Memphis, Philadelphia, Toronto, Phoenix, Boston, New Jersey)
Road: 7 (Atlanta, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Detroit, Cleveland, Orlando, New York)
Back-to-backs: 4 (Two second games at home against Toronto and New Jersey and two on the road against Milwaukee and Cleveland).
Playoff opponents: 6
Home: Memphis, Philadelphia, Boston
Road: Atlanta, Orlando, New York
Toughest stretch: After they play the Celtics on April 7, the Bulls have three games on the road against Cleveland, Orlando and New York before finishing the regular season at home against New Jersey. There are two back-to-backs against the Cavs and Nets.
Home: 6 (Memphis, Charlotte, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, New York)
Road: 7 (Minnesota, Indiana, San Antonio, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, Miami)
Back-to-backs: 4 (One second game at home against Washington and three on the road against Indiana, Atlanta and Washington).
Playoff opponents: 7
Home: Memphis, Philadelphia, New York
Road: San Antonio, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami
Toughest stretch: There are actually two. The first is a four-game road trip that has two sets of back-t0-backs with Minnesota and Indiana followed by San Antonio and Atlanta. The second starts with the Bulls game and is followed by a back-to-back at home against Washington on Friday and then a trip to Miami for a Sunday afternoon game with yet another back-to-back against the Wizards, this time in Washington.
How many wins over the final 13 games will it take to clinch the East? Various projection models have it at 59, which would mean going 9-4 down the stretch. Justin Kubatko's forecast at Basketball-Reference has the Bulls with a 57.4 percent probability of getting the top seed and he has the Celtics at 35.4 percent going into Tuesday night's games. The Heat have a slim 7 percent chance. Based on the schedule, and also the Celtics stated intentions to not go all out for the top seed, the Bulls have to be considered the favorites but that can change in a week.


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It's a mixed day for some high profile drug makers as stock prices got shaken up by clinical trial results coming out of this year's meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
The annual medical confab started May 31 in Chicago and runs through Tuesday, with drug companies of all sizes releasing studies about experimental cancer treatments. It's a closely watched event by investors who are quick to reward and punish pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for their successes and failures.
Today, shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and Merck & Co. (MRK) got a boost after both posted positive study results for experimental drugs designed to harness the body's immune system to kill cancerous tumors.
As Barrons.com reported recently, these so-called immunotherapies are the next front in the war on cancer (see Weekday Trader, "Invest for the Cure," May 30). And Bristol is leading the charge.
Bristol's share price jumped 6.2% to $48.88 after the company's experimental drug nivolumab helped patients with a deadly form of skin cancer live an average of nearly 17 months in a clinical trial. Bristol's stock price has climbed more than 40% since the start of the year.
Meanwhile, shares of Merck jumped 4.45% to $48.78 on excitement over earl-stage study data showing that its drug lambrolizumab shrank tumors in a promising number of skin-cancer patients. On Sunday, the company announced it plans to start a late-stage study in melanoma patients, as well as non-small cell lung cancer, in the third quarter. If all goes well, the company could file for regulatory approval in 2015.
Drug stocks have had a good year so far amid growing excitement over pipelines that are ripe with exciting new drugs. The Nasdaq Biotech Index has jumped 31% since the start of the year. And the NYSE ARCA Pharmaceutical Index has climbed a more sedate 14%.
But for some stocks, the news from ASCO isn't bright.
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals (BMRN) slumped 7.8% to $57.78 after the company reported Monday morning that its experimental drug BMN 673 meaningfully shrank the tumors of less than half of the breast and ovarian cancer patients on which it was tested.
Shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) shrank 6.5% to $89.24 after its drug Nexavar helped to stall the growth of a rare type of advance thyroid cancer but made no difference in patients' overall survival. So that could hurt the drug's commercial opportunity, according to Barclays Capital analyst Ying Huang.
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Salzburg: Apartment CENTRAL 5
Size60 m²
Floor No.5(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
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The holiday apartment has an attractive and particularly convenient location (close to main train station and a bus stop for city transport right outside the door). Furthermore, the apartment has a plethora of shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity for your daily needs. Mirabell palace and gardens as well as the old town are within walking distance.
Underground parking lots available for EUR 9.00 per night.
House rulesOccupancy Tax (Ortstaxe): EUR 1.60 per person & night (children under the age of 15 are excluded).
Underground parking lots available for EUR 9.00 per night.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
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Reviews of this property
The house from the outside not very einladend.Gänge musty smell. The apartment itself up on little things (missing spoons, expiring coffee) very nice. Booked 11th floor, get 5-faulty Internet description but has since been changed. Only photos are the same-the outlook in all apartments.
The beds were the kids very nice, and the fold-out bed living room very comfortable. The apartment was overall very clean and we felt at home. The shower is very nice.
Check out more came during the stay by email. Unfortunately you can not read if you do not go on vacation online. We then were 10 clock Check out time before an empty office.
Could after us but because of the little things some.
Das Haus von außen nicht sehr einladend.Gänge riechen muffig. Die Wohnung selbst bis auf Kleinigkeiten (fehlende Löffel, auslaufende Kaffeemaschine) sehr schön. Gebucht 11. Stock, erhalten 5.-fehlerhafte Internetbeschreibung wurde aber inzwischen geändert. Nur Fotos sind in allen Appartments identisch-auch der Ausblick.
Die Betten fanden die Kids sehr schön, auch das ausklappbare Wohnzimmerbett sehr bequem. Die Wohnung war insgesamt sehr sauber und wir haben uns wohl gefühlt. Auch die Dusche ist sehr schön.
Check out Infos kamen während des Aufenthaltes per Mail. Leider liest man die nicht, wenn man im Urlaub nicht online geht. Wir standen dann 10 Uhr Check out Zeit vor leerem Büro.
Konnten uns hinterher aber wegen der Kleinigkeiten einigen.
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The appartement it's good and you are so helpfull when want to chek in but in chekout do you hear about Respect clients or customers privacy you should Knock the door before enter ....we learn that from our cheldhood that we should knock the door berfore enter even if you are apparetement owner ....
Appartment as decribed on the web. Good location, close to many visiting sites.
Well receviez on arrivât, Someone was there to tour the apartment with us and to ex plain fonctionnions of the facilités. Appartment very cleaned.
The apartment is about a block from the train station. Since we arrived and left by train, we had chosen the apartment in part for the location. For 2 people, the apartment had ample space. The view from the balcony (on the 11th floor) over all of Salzburg was amazing. There were tram and bus lines from the station all over the city, although downtown was easy walking distance. There were several grocery stores within a few blocks. My only comment was the the apartment is advertised as having a "washer/dryer." There was a washing machine, but the dryer was a drying rack.
Unfriendly, lack of goodwill and profit addictive!
One rents an apartment for 2 nights and we were treated as the enemy house!
Unfreundlich, fehlende Kulanz und profitsüchtig!
Man mietet eine Wohnung für 2 Nächte und wir wie der Hausfeind behandelt!
A very comfortable and rather central location. It is brilliantly clean and ample bedding and towels, but a few basics like tea/coffee would be helpful, as would the "heads up" that you must pay 12€ as a "city tax", for which you fill in a form. The local gas bar is great for some groceries and delicious bakeries and cafes are nearby, as is the Mozart museum.
The apartment Teresa is within walking distance behind the main train station in Neustadt. All sights are within walking distance to reach on value for money is OK. The apartment is managed by an "owner company" and is located in an apartment building. The manager came to meet our needs and enabled us kindly a much earlier access to the apartment. The apartment was functional and clean. Some certainties other apartments are a bit sparse limited (z. B. additional trash bags, tablets for the dishwasher).
Das Apartment Teresa liegt fußläufig hinter dem Hauptbahnhof in der Neustadt. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind gut zu Fuß zu erreichen.Das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis ist OK. Die Wohnung wird von einer "Vermietergesellschaft" verwaltet und liegt in einem Mehrfamilienhaus. Der Verwalter kam unseren Wünschen entgegen und ermöglichte uns freundlicherweise einen deutlich früheren Zugang zur Wohnung. Die Wohnung war funktional und sauber. Manche Selbstverständlichkeiten anderer Ferienwohnungen sind etwas karg limitiert (z. B. zusätzliche Müllbeutel, Tabs für die Spülmaschine).
all corresponded to the Vorstellunungen.
alles entsprach den Vorstellunungen.
We arrived at the apartment that we booked and was told that we had booked a different apartment. They finally admitted that they had switched our apartment without asking us or even telling us. We booked the apartment as we needed to be in that area. Now they will not even return my emails.
The apartment met all expectations and also have scored with a fantastic view over Salzburg. The central location at the train station is optimal for the evening go away yet. After 10 minutes walk you are in the Old Town and can comfortably sit there either in a bar or go to a club.
All in all a great stay and highly recommended each :)
Die Wohnung entsprach allen Erwartungen und punktete zudem noch mit einem traumhaften Ausblick über Salzburg. Die zentrale Lage am Bahnhof ist optimal um Abends noch wegzugehen. Nach 10 min Fußweg ist man in der Altstadt und kann sich dort entweder gemütlich in eine Bar setzen oder in einen Club gehen.
Alles in Allem ein super Aufenthalt und jedem absolut zu empfehlen :)
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Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy
Iowa City, Iowa
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a These data are reported by the school and are for the school year 2006–07.
b Advanced Placement
In 2000, only a third (141) of Iowa's 426 high schools offered Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with approximately 3,800 of the state's 80,000 11th- and 12th-graders enrolled in the courses.48 Viewing access to AP courses as an equity issue, the Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talented Development created the Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy (IOAPA) in 2001, with the intent of making advanced course work accessible to broader numbers of students. While there is still room for progress, as of 2006, more than half of Iowa high schools (227 out of 423) were offering AP courses. Of the approximately 6,600 juniors and seniors enrolled in these courses, many took multiple AP classes. Among them, they took some 9,800 AP exams and achieved a pass rate (i.e., percentage of exams on which students scored a 3 or above, with 5 being the highest) of nearly 70 percent—higher than the national passing rate of just under 60 percent that year.49
In its first year, IOAPA introduced 10 AP courses that were licensed from Apex Learning, a third-party course provider that licenses AP courses nationwide. In 2002, two additional courses were added and taught through the Iowa Communication Network (ICN), a state agency that operates a two-way video system, the original medium for distance learning in Iowa. ICN has continued to be used for teaching AP music theory, while Apex Learning's offerings had expanded from 10 courses to 13 by 2006. After signing on its first cohort of students for the fall of 2001, IOAPA experienced high attrition rates (57 percent) during its first semester. Staff attributed the rates, in part, to students having unreliable access to computers and unpredictable Internet access and, in part, to students not being adequately prepared for the challenging level of AP courses. Those particular problems have largely been resolved, as participating schools have tried to ensure adequate technology for their online students and as an academic culture supportive of AP has slowly evolved at host schools. By 2003, the attrition rate had plummeted to 4 percent. Since then, however, the rate has risen again slightly (to 10 percent), primarily due to (1) students dropping out of online language courses for which they had not been adequately prepared by previous instruction and (2) the addition of new partner schools that have resulted in an increasing number of student enrollments.
All IOAPA classes follow a traditional semester schedule, with a semester running approximately 18 weeks. Four classes (i.e., macroeconomics, microeconomics, psychology, and U.S. government and politics) are one-semester courses offered twice a year, while all other classes are two-semester courses and can only be started in the fall. Any Iowa student can enroll in the Web-based AP exam reviews that IOAPA licenses from Apex Learning.
In addition to offering online AP courses and review sessions through the IOAPA program, the Belin-Blank Center also publishes the Iowa AP Index, which lists the top 50 schools in the state based on the ratio of AP exams taken by students in the school to graduating seniors (see http://iowaapindex.org), honors the top 25 schools from the index at an annual ceremony, and continues to train teachers to teach AP classes.
Student Recruitment and Enrollment
To promote IOAPA, its director makes presentations at an annual state conference for giftedand- talented programs and, also, networks with school-based gifted and talented coordinators and district administrators. In addition, IOAPA staff present their program at ICN conferences (where they also collect contact information) and conduct promotional events via the ICN network. In some areas, recruiting students for IOAPA requires demonstrating to school administrators and parents the relative value of an AP course compared to other options.
Students only can enroll in IOAPA classes after their school has registered with IOAPA. The registration process requires school leaders to certify that they can provide adequate technology, a site monitor, and a mentor for students. In addition, schools are required to register with the College Board and agree to administer the AP exams. Schools determine which students may take IOAPA classes, and students must pass the first semester to continue in a yearlong class.
IOAPA recommends that the school offer the online AP classes during the school day because the courses should be considered part of a school's program of studies rather than viewed as an extra, outside-of-school activity. IOAPA believes that by enabling students to pursue these courses during the regular educational day, a school sends the message that it supports this level of curriculum. Students enrolled in the ICN-facilitated classes must be available for synchronous instructor-student time, while students enrolled in IOAPA's online courses can schedule the class at any time during the day. Enrolled students meet with their site mentor at the beginning of the year to check for conflicts (e.g., assignments due while the school is on break) and then work with the course instructor to resolve any problems.
Site coordinators and school counselors help identify students who could benefit from IOAPA's courses. Pretests are available to help guide decisions for several of the mathematics and science classes. While IOAPA recommends using the same withdrawal policies for in-school and online AP classes, schools have the freedom to determine their own online-course-withdrawal policy, which often ends up being the same as their general withdrawal policy. IOAPA online instructors also can recommend to the site coordinator that a student be dropped from the course, something most likely to happen if a student has not actively participated in the course or has failed to complete assignments on time. IOAPA staff also follow student progress and log-ins very closely. The final decision to drop a student is made by the site coordinator after extensive conversation with IOAPA staff. Every school assigns a teacher-of-record to an IOAPA class; this teacher receives a recommended grade from the IOAPA instructor and then assigns the final course grade based on the school's own grading scale.
Course Offerings
When determining which courses to offer, IOAPA evaluates past course enrollment, attrition rates, and exam scores. The social studies classes have proven to be the most popular thus far; at the other end of the spectrum, a combination of high attrition and low enrollment in language classes led IOAPA to drop AP French and AP Spanish. Because the College Board has traditionally required online science classes to have a lab component taught by qualified staff at a bricks-and-mortar school (see Course Materials for Online Learning), IOAPA has been attentive to the availability of highly qualified mentors to monitor lab activities at its partner sites. IOAPA does not currently offer AP biology, for example, because schools have been unable to ensure the availability of highly qualified staff to supervise the labs. However, it does offer AP chemistry and AP physics B, for which schools can ensure that labs are supervised by highly qualified site mentors.
Instruction, Mentoring, and Support
All IOAPA instructors, whether working with Apex Learning or ICN, are state-licensed. Apex Learning trains its teachers in the AP curriculum, as well as in teaching techniques and online learning strategies. School site coordinators distribute required course materials to students. Site mentors meet with all students face-to-face, proctor exams, review student progress, and communicate with parents. For students who are studying online (versus taking a course using ICN's video technology), mentors also ensure that they log on regularly and complete assignments in a timely fashion. Technology requirements for the online courses include reliable broadband Internet access, a personal e-mail account, word processing software, access to a printer and fax machine, and the capacity to download free software, such as Adobe Acrobat.
Although IOAPA currently receives federal grant funding, program staff recognize that continued grant funding is never guaranteed. Thus, they strive to increase the number of schools offering on-site AP classes by encouraging teachers to participate in the week-long Belin-Blank Center's Advanced Placement Teacher Training Institute (APTTI) for teachers interested in developing and teaching AP courses in a standard classroom. IOAPA also provides APTTI "vertical team strategies" to show middle and high school English and social studies teachers how to align their courses to better prepare their students for success in AP and other advanced course work. In the past five years, IOAPA has trained over 500 teachers through these programs. Teachers must apply to attend the institute (for which 50 scholarships are available), with priority given to teachers from schools that offer IOAPA classes and serve disadvantaged students.
A $1.6 million Technology Innovation Challenge grant from the Iowa Department of Education funded the creation and initial operation of IOAPA. Though the grant originally covered one year, it was subsequently expanded to cover a three-year period, 2001–04. In 2002, the U.S. Department of Education's Advanced Placement Incentive Program (API Program) provided funding to the Belin-Blank Center to maintain IOAPA's online AP support for rural schools and students. This funding is being used for course tuition and materials ($380 per student per course), mentor stipends ($200 per teacher per semester), and teacher training.


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Ian - I bet you know how to work on your trucks yourself. Otherwise it can be expensive. pulled two broken axles(the part with the bolt circle you see where a "hub cap" would go on a cop car) out of a Mack today. It took about 1- 1/2 hours to diagnose, remove, and prep for new parts. Having trucks towed to the dealer can get expensive.
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1935: The first night major league baseball game is played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. Crosley Field, built in the same era as Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field, was smaller than both. In fact, with a seating capacity around 30,000, it held the fewest fans in the majors. But in the mid-1930s the […]
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Europe
oh my... I really don't think Sanji is stronger than Law by just using Vergo as measurement.
Firstable Sanji got Vergo by surprise. Vergo never went at him at full power. Sanji made no harm to Vergo, neither did Law.
Vergo was after Law and also we can assume that he used much more power to tackle him than Sanji.
There are too much uncertainties to make any notations on whose who by looking at past fights. But as a supernova Law is considered to be closer to Luffy than Sanji what comes to fighting. And of course physical attacks can be seen as Laws weakness. Vergo is Law's cryptonite, super fast and physical, who also knows all Law's tricks and abilities.
Sanji however is also physical like Vergo, but Vergo beated him in Sanji's own game. That means Sanji got pretty much owned as well. Vergo is at the moment best kicker on the island... well if Luffy's axe or spear doesn't count as one.
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I think it is more along the lines that we never understood the power he possessed. Most devil fruit users at first seem powerful but once you get to know them they start to lose their invincibility. For Law it is him who is the weakness not the devil fruit.
I am really curious to see what Vergo's powers or skills are. He beat Sanji by one factor and that was by having better quality body than Sanji. His movements when he traveled seemed like he probably weight more like 500 lbs. He lunches himself like he is letting the momentum of the weight carry him. What ever he is doing he seems like his can make his body harder and it almost seems like he can manipulate his weight. Sanji even described him has a mass of Iron. I know one of Crocs henchmen had the ability to manipulate her weight but I forgot the name.
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|2012-10-07, 15:34
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Y'know, it's funny, but just a few pages back I also brought up how Sanji seemed to be on equal ground with Vergo prior to his leg getting broken. But in the end, I also feel it's too early to judge who's stronger between Law and the third of the monster trio, especially since neither of them were exactly in 100% tip-top condition when they encountered Vergo.....
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|2012-10-07, 17:44
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Well we'll see, but at least Sanji is no more match for Vergo than Law is, he would have had all his bones broken if they had fight longer.
Now we can wonder if Zoro is able to fight him, or is it Luffy who will actually put end for Vergo. And Law might still surprise you when he gets his heart back.
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I want to point out a few thing. Although Vergo has the title of Vice Admiral, it doesn't mean that he is as strong a Vice admiral. He works under Doflamingo. He very well could be much stronger than a normal Vice Admiral.
Also most likely not all Admirals are of the same strength.
Also I think the power of Admirals are some what being underestimated ( IMO). When the Whitebeard war finished the Admirals took minimal damage. Even after Whitebeard ( One of my fav OP characters) using many strong combo attacks on Akainu, He was still fine. Yes, yes i know Whitebeard was weakened due to his old age, but the point is the same Whitebeard was one shotting Vice admirals with one/two hits and with much ease. He basically did like a super combo move on Akainu and he was basically more or less fine. Also not to mention that Akainu and Aokiji fought for 10 days in which they changed the weather in punk hazard. Don't forget Akainu had Lava vs Aokiji had ice and still they had a close 10 day match. This imo implies that beside abilities, Haki mastery/usage is very important and just shows how strong Admirals are.
I think Vergo, in terms of power is somewhere in between Vice Admiral and Admiral. I personally think there is a huge gap ( in terms of power) between a VA and admiral. That's why we only have 3 admirals.
As for Law vs Vergo, Imo Vergo is stronger than Law. But i think Vergo would have a hard fight against him. This could be one of the reasons that he won't let go of his heart. He knows if he has his heart back he is going to have a hard time( still win though). He still has to go after smoker and straw hats ( i think). I honestly don't think smoker winning this fight alone either. The way Tashigi was talking about Vergo it seemed as if Vergo is very strong ( much stronger than a normal VA). And i don't even think he is showing his real powers as VA either. So he probably has much higher potential that Tashigi or others know. But even after hiding his real power he seems to be formidable enough for Tashigi to be so worried. We have many VA. Imo It wouldn't be surprising if some were much stronger than the other.
Most likely Vergo leaves the island and he will eventually fight against Sanji at a later time. I don't see him going down any time soon if he is really Doflamingo's most trusted pirate.
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|2012-10-08, 09:09
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With all this talk about Vergo, one can't help but wonder what he was doing during the Marineford war. He would have been a great asset on the marines' side. Then again, it was only said that 100,000 marines from Marine Headquarters were assembled, and that doesn't necessarily include marines from the branches in the New World (in this case, G5).
|2012-10-08, 15:04
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^It's possible that he wasn't promoted to VA status yet at that time. After all, Law DID explain that it took him 15 years to rise to his current status. Or if he was already a VA then, he probably stayed at G5 under Doflamingo's orders.....
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|2012-10-08, 23:45
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I don't know if this is a filler or not, but wasn't Kizaru under Sengoku? He is now an admiral. Same with Aokiji. Bogart having been his right hand for such a long time could mean that he could be very strong.
Also i agree that maybe some of marines and or world government forces were stationed in other places.
Imagine another Yonkou would decide to attack another Marine/government location while they were fighting Whitebeard. So very plausible imo.
I think the Marine's biggest worry was Shanks at the time. This is my opinion/speculation. Maybe they thought they would have to deal with Shanks as well as Whitebeard. Maybe not the case but i wouldn't be too surprised if World government was some how involved in Shanks vs Kaidou fight.
|2012-10-09, 14:33
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True, I certainly did bring up Bogart some time ago. Even now it puzzles me as to why he wasn't present at Marineford, But I have to admit that I can forgive his absence if he really WAS promoted and relocated to another branch as its commander (ala Vergo).....
|2012-10-09, 19:01
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There is no evidence that Zoro is stronger than Sanji.
|2012-10-09, 21:43
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Back to the current chapter. I don't really get how Mocha is carrying away one giant candy, how are the kids suppose to share that?
I wonder if the changes Franky has in stored for the Sunny will be able to combat against CCs gas fruit and/or shinokuni...
|2012-10-09, 22:20
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Imo the order should be like this, From the strongest to weakest
-Nami first ( because she is hot )
-Robin Second: Because we really don't know what she can do. She was perhaps trained under Dragon himself and we all know how epic Dragon is .
- Third is Ussop: He has a Wolf plant under his command enough said .
- 4th Sanji: Because he can go super sayan mode. He can fire up his whole body.
-5th Brook, Because Yohohohohoho . that line is just pure epic .
-6th Chopper: Because He is so darn cute
-7th Franky : LAAASER BEAM
-8th Zoro.
-9th Luffy Because because, I am sorry Luffy is number 1
Disclaimer: The above is a joke . Just for fun. It is not to be taken seriously .
As for your question ( Serious mode reply starts here), Well Although there is no definite evidence as why third, In my opinion it is implied/hinted.
- Zoro trained under the best sword man in the world and presumable lost his eye training so hard under him. It is assumed that Mihawk personally trained him. He was also stronger than Sanji before timeskip ( open for argument)
-Mean while Sanji trained under Ivankov and his subordinates. it is assumed that Ivankov although very strong is weaker than Mihawk. Also it can be assumed that Sanji didn't fully train under him. Unlike Mihawk, a guy who follows no name pirates to kill his boredom all the way to east blue, Ivankov is an officer of revolutionary army under dragon. He most likely didn't have the luxury of training Sanji for two years personally. Mihawk most likely did. Also let's not forget, most likely a lot of Sanji's training was about cooking. He is a cook after all.
Also other unknowns in terms of strength.
How strong Franky and Robin really are?
-One could argue Franky's power although strong might be limited. He requires fuel ( correct me if i am wrong).
-Second unknown is Robin. We don't really know about what kind of training she went under. Also she has two obsessions. One is history and second which imo is usually not paid attention as much is protecting Luffy.
She could have very well trained under Dragon himself. She could be capable of using Arms Haki. She could be one of the strongest Strawhats. People might ignore this but i am calling it today. Robin shouldn't be underestimated power wise.
I know the above is at this point unlikely/far fetched. This could serve as a surprise in future. Because we don't really know what Robin did in the two years.
It wouldn't be unlikely if Robin was hiding her full potential imo.
Feel free to disagree.
P.S. @ james, Sorry bro, i had to reply to this post. Although what Paradox said (imo) is unlikely, i don't think it should be shrugged off. This is a forum to discuss point of views/opinion ( no matter how unlikely). Feel free to delete/edit my post if you feel i went overboard/ beyond Animesuki rules/guidelines. Cheers.
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|2012-10-10, 00:45
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Marvel is currently offline, so I'll start the new thread. Please move all relevant discussions to the new thread.
|2012-10-10, 09:31
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Since I also don't want to set off another fiery debate, let me make myself clear here: I'm not referring to Sanji as third in strength, but "third" in the sense that he's the "last" member of the monster trio (since he joined later than Zoro did). Just like how I'd refer to Chopper as the third of the "weak trio" (since he joined later than Nami and Usopp, though he's clearly stronger than them physically). So yeah, that's what I meant, and I apologize for the confusion....
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Obama's Rush to Judgment: Save Our Guns
Original post made by Jennifer Wittingham, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jan 16, 2013
Of what significance is gun ownership compared to voter fraud? You see, the half dozen or so cases of voter fraud over the past ten years is far more pressing than a not-so-occasional wacko exercising his 2nd Amendment rights by slaughtering human beings with a military assault weapon.
California gun laws are already very strict. Like, you have to take a test and score 18 out of 25. And if you fail it, you are provided the answers and then you must retake the very same test, until you you pass it or until the gunshop owner gets tired of waiting on your repeated efforts and goes off to attend to some other patriotic customer.
No, the real problem isn't guns. It's that young impoverished and desperate black males have procured guns from responsible owners and then gone ballistic in our schools. How many of the shootings at schools, after all, have been committed by inner city black youths who have stolen military assault weapons from patriotic suburbanites? That's the real crime, which needs to be addressed but not with MY tax money.
I rest my case. Let's slow things down until we're able to logically sort through all the relevant facts.
Comments (21)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 16, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Oh, you bleeding heart libs can go on and on about shooting children, but it takes a real conservative, like me or Tim Hunt, to make Newtown about black-on-black gun violence in Oakland. Why? Because people like me and Tim Hunt care a lot about what happens to blacks in Oakland. Seriously. Think about that.
Besides, why are we rushing to protect children from gun violence? Consider this: they're not eligible to vote, which makes them the equivalent of felons and illegal immigrants. Statistics show that these children will grow up in a nation that progresses into a diverse future full of blacks and hispanics instead of one that regresses into the past, in which whites dominated the culture. Statistics also show that at the present rate, 94% of them will vote Democrat. And probably be in the pocket of those filthy, thug-ridden unions!
Also, Brown is fiscally irresponsible! Pleasanton schools are far inferior to Livermore's! Animals will be bred and...slaughtered! Mein Fuhrer! I can walk!
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 16, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Jenny Half-Wit and duh-dumb you are such a a**. Barry Hussien Obama is a tyrant and you're going to wake up sometime in the near future with his jackbooted union thugs in your bedroom. America had its chance to elect a highly competent businessman, but led by the liberal loon media the sheeple voted in a incompitant dictator who must be impeeched if the essential liberty to possess and bear military assault weapons is to be preserved. There are approximately 40 million ak-47-like weapons in the United States. Good luck Obambasticator from Kenya pulling them out of the hands of their owners.
a resident of Livermore
on Jan 16, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Nobody is forcing anybody to give up their guns. If you don't want to, then keep them.
Just be advised that you're not the only ones with guns and we know how to use ours to.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 17, 2013 at 12:11 am
Look ... there's no way guns are going to get outlawed. But, it sure in the heck is a good way to get everyone riled up. One of the best forms of manipulation is distraction. Hey watch my hand waving over here so I can hide the real thing over there.
My point: There's a higher issue working behind the scenes. I don't know what it is, but another key to solving problems is "follow the money".
Following the money never leads to guns ... so folks we're all being hustled.
a resident of Birdland
on Jan 17, 2013 at 9:03 am
liberalism is a disease is a registered user.
Interesting to watch our local troll (nicknamed Sybil) having a conversation with himself in a mcking sarcastic tone. Imagine him running from one computer to another at the local library or coffee shops to avoid that pesky rule about posting multiple times with different user names from the same IP address.
At least we don't have to worry about him creating instances of workplace violence since he is unemployed, otherwise who else would have time for this amateurish, childish behavior?
Please provide us your address (or maybe we could get the PW to post the addresses of everyone who does not have a gun in the house). I'd like to have some of my friends drop by and demonstrate what happens to residents who choose not to defend themselves of their property. Just to make it fair, we'll give you a 5 minute head start. Is tonight too soon?
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Jan 17, 2013 at 9:26 am
Good Lord I really wish there was more common sense in this world!!! Get your heads out of your back side and try listening to EVERY WORD that comes out of our Presidents Mouth!! He is NOT BANNING ALL GUNS!! He is Banning ASSAULT RIFLES AND LARGE CLIP ROUNDS!!!!!!!!!! What Civilian do you know that needs an Assault Rifle with 30 to 100 rounds???????????? Military and Police personal should be the ONLY people that need those types of Guns!!! IF you want to own a Gun GET ONE!! NOTHING except being INSANE is going to stop you!! But you DON'T NEED 100 round clips!! or an Assault Rifle!! a 9 mm will do the Job for home protection! you can still go hunting!! umm last time I checked if you KNOW how to shoot and are Good at it you only need 1 BULLET to take a good size Buck out!! you only need 1 Bullet to Kill someone!!! Get off you OH POOR ME OBAMA IS RUINING OUR COUNTRY!! HE IS TAKING AWAY OUR 2ND AMENDMENT!! All your proving is the fact that you DON'T LIKE A BLACK MAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OVER IT!! AND PRAY YOU ARE BESTOWED WITH COMMON SENSE SOON!!!!!!!
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 17, 2013 at 10:37 am
The problem is MARY the DisSEASED LiberAL ConTRARIAN that the criminals have military assault rifles. When they come from Oakland knocking on my door to sell magazines, I have to be able to show them that my assault rifle is bigger than theirs. Your little single shot cap gun will not help you against anti-aircraft guns mounted in the backs of the white vans that come over from Oakland.
I am sickened that our Dear Leader Obama is using our children to advance his tyranny. Just like his namesake Saddam Hussien, Barry Hussien is using children as shields while advancing his own tyraniccal military takeover of genuinely patriotic citizens.
a resident of Stoneridge
on Jan 17, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Go back under your bed Mary!
The second amendment is not for hunting or
for self protection only! It's for freedom against
TYRANNY!!!! You are so ignorant that you should
be quiet until you understand our Nations History
and our God Given Rights to stand against Tyranny.
A hand gun will not protect you against tyranny.
Honey just put a sock in it. You're not getting our guns.
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Jan 17, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Your all just showing just how RACIST YOU REALLY ARE!!!!!!!!!!!! Like you need an ASSAULT Rifle to protect your kids!!!!!!!! GET OVER YOURSELF YOU IGNORANT RACIST!!! I hope and PRAY you don't teach your IGNORANT RUSH LIMBAUGH CRAP TO YOUR KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you can't shoot STRAIGHT that is YOUR FAULT!!! 10 rounds IS PLENTY!!!!!!!!! It is people like YOU STEVE and PTOWN that cause the issues we have in America today.. NOT OBAMA!!! THE ISSUES WERE ALL HERE BEFORE HE TOOK OFFICE!!!!!!!!!
a resident of Stoneridge
on Jan 17, 2013 at 4:13 pm
....uhhhh and why am I a racist?
I am an equal opportunity criminal hater.
Anyone who tries to hurt our freedom is a criminal.
I'm not going to turn on the lights to see what color the
person breaking into my house is before I shoot them to hell.
I'm not going to ask the Gustapo to take their mask off first.
It's a matter if principal not RACE you ignorant puppet.
All you know is what the puppet master tells you to say.
Hillary isn't black. Diane Feinstein isn't black. Barbara Boxer
isn't black. Mario Quomo isn't black! You're the racist because
you are the kind that USES race to shut the other side up.
Not gonna work here dear.
a resident of Amador Estates
on Jan 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Steve, regarding your comment "Barry Hussien Obama is a tyrant" you really have an anger issue. Tyrant? Get a life.
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 17, 2013 at 5:46 pm
guns, guns, Mary, and the rest of you diseased ones. Ronald Reagan gave us the best policy. If the criminals have a gun, decent Americans need to have a bigger gun. And if the criminals then get bigger guns, decent Americans need to get even bigger guns. And if criminals resort to things like grenade launchers and bazookas, then decent citizens need to man their backyards with anti-aircraft missiles. Eventually, the criminals will get the message and go back to Oakland where those types belong. In the meantime, we get a healthy economy based on guns rather than solar, wind, and the rest of the diseased liberal rubbish they strewed across the landscape.
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 17, 2013 at 5:51 pm
As for guns, guns, and etc you need to get treated for your liberal disease. Wait til you see some visitor from the government standing at your doorway with a gas mask demanding all your arms and ammunition. First they came for the homosexuals, then the Cathlics, then the Jews, and now today the process is starting all over again with Obama's storm troppers taking away the last line of defense our assault rifles.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 17, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Mary, thank you. If not for you I'd think everyone on this board is nuts!
a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Jan 17, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Not all are nuts, just the troll calling himself Steve. I'm sure he appreciates you taking the bait....
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 17, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Mittens, now that's an original name. Unable to come up with anything intelligent to say, he starts whackin everyone he doesn't like. Gotta feel sorry for the guy. He's probably one of the liberal diseased ones brought over here from Kenya by the Obama propaganda team.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Jan 18, 2013 at 1:07 pm
Just this week I was reading a story out of Newtown CT and had the feeling I wanted to cry one more time. All of our hearts were broken that day.
None of the regulations be pushed be Obama, Feinstein, Boxer or Quomo would have stop Newtown.
Please stop saying Newtown and gun control.
Let's take Oakland would better gun control work there YES! But it will not help a city that will not help itself. There killing each other and it's the cop's fault if you listen to the residents and the Mayor.
Yesterday they were up in arms about Stop and Frisk! Have mistakes been made in other cities with stop and frisk yes. But has the law taken a lot of guns of the street yes. Has it made the thugs afraid to carry there gun with the fear of stop and frisk yes. Has it save lives yes.
But no we cannot do this in our city!
Ok then keep killing each other gun control will not help until you have a weapon to take the current guns off the street.
a resident of Stoneridge
on Jan 18, 2013 at 5:08 pm
What??? Does lessismore stand for less punctuation?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 18, 2013 at 8:06 pm
Obama does not even realize that he and his actions are the reason he is getting pushback. 83% polled said they do not trust the us government. Guns are not only to protect us against the bad guys but also against those in our government.
a resident of Birdland
on Jan 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Steve sounds ok to me Mittens. Maybe your a liberal and just can't handle the truth. Anyways how that hopy changy thing working out for you? Just ask your Messiah. Go join on your friends on BART if you want to. Just stay out of my town!
a resident of Livermore
on Jan 29, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Did somebody say "your"? Jake, where do you born?
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