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The Badminton World Federation has lauded Redbull China's commitment to developing badminton at the grassroots level which is a significant part of BWF's mandate.
Speaking at a recent Press conference in Beijing, BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund upheld Redbull China's grassroots badminton tournament – in which 50,000 persons will compete – as the kind of initiative that synchronises with BWF's developmental goals and "is again a testimony about the shared values between our organisations".
"One of the key strategic goals for BWF is to further strengthen the development of grassroots badminton. Badminton can bring joy, unity and health to the many millions of badminton players. And at the same time this will allow us to find and help develop coming generations of badminton stars – who knows maybe the next Lin Dan or a young Li Xuerui," he said, applauding the tournament concept.
"I would not be surprised to see some talented amateurs emerge from this tournament (the Redbull Badminton Tournament), given badminton's immense popularity in China. May I wish Redbull well in this endeavour."
Lund also took the opportunity to welcome Redbull China as a new corporate partner of BWF Major Events for the next four years, 2013-2016 inclusive, starting with this year's Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in May.
The partnership extends to the annual BWF World Championships – the next of which takes place in Guangzhou, China, in August – and the biennial Thomas & Uber Cup tournaments.
"This cluster of events is BWF's signature collection and brings the badminton values to the world fans. For any individual or country to win one of these titles – for instance to become a world champion – is traditionally and undoubtedly a moment of great pride and honour," said Lund.
"BWF is proud to be able to share these values with a world famous brand like Redbull China and we are sure that this cooperation will be a mutually strong and beneficial relationship."
PHOTO CAPTION (BWF home page): Redbull China's Sports Marketing Director Mrs. Joan Zhang presents BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund with a commemorative Redbull China shirt to mark Redbull China's new partnership with the Badminton World Federation.
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The Bucs offered a long-term deal with a big signing bonus. But the QB believed he could get more by waiting until 2007.
By STEPHEN F. HOLDER
Published October 11, 2006
TAMPA — Opting for a one-year deal and the possibility of a bigger windfall later, Chris Simms declined an offseason contract offer from the Bucs that included $10-million in guaranteed money, the quarterback confirmed Wednesday.
"It was good money, definitely. But I was rolling the dice,'' said Simms, who has since had a splenectomy and is sidelined for the foreseeable future. "I have no regrets.
"I'm human, and I do (feel regretful) about some things from time to time, but I try not to dwell on it and stay positive. If I do think about things like that, I try to use them as motivation and not let them bring me down."
Simms, 26, became a restricted free agent in March and negotiated with the Bucs on a long-term contract. But until now, it was not known to what degree those negotiations heated up.
Simms turned down what was believed to be a five-year deal, choosing to sign the one-year tender of $2.1-million that gave the Bucs the right to match other teams' offers.
If the right scenario played out, Simms stood to make significantly more in unrestricted free agency in the spring of 2007. He hoped to build on the gains he made in 2005, when he was 6-2 in his final eight starts and led Tampa Bay to the NFC South championship, then cash in with a contract on par with some of the league's elite quarterbacks.
Simms' agent, hard-bargaining Tom Condon, has negotiated contracts for quarterbacks such as the Jets' Chad Pennington, whose eight-year, $64-million deal included $22-million guaranteed. Earlier this year, Condon negotiated a $60-million deal for New Orleans' Drew Brees that is likely to pay $22-million in its first two seasons.
Simms figured, why not him?
"I'd proven that I could play in the league," he said. "I realized that if I had done a one-year deal, barring me having an injury that was career-ending, I would be okay. I had proven that I have good physical tools. I love the game; put some good things on film. I knew I'd get my contract somewhere, somehow down the line. It didn't really concern me."
The decision "was not tremendously tough," Simms said.
"I totally believed in what I was doing. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably do the same thing. Hindsight is always 20/20, but as long as I stay healthy, I'll get mine down the line."
That climb got significantly tougher when Simms was injured Sept. 24. He believes he can return this season, saying he has targeted Thanksgiving to be game-ready.
"It's going to be a few more weeks before I can start doing real light workouts," he said. "Then from there, it's, 'Okay, I can work out. Now I can start throwing lightly.' I'll, of course, need a little time to get back into shape. And then the final thing is going to be can I take a hit again? Right now, I have a big scar going down the middle of my chest."
Assuming Simms can meet his goals, there is no guarantee he will play. In his starting debut Sunday, rookie Bruce Gradkowski completed 20 of 31 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns.
Simms, who has one touchdown and seven interceptions in three games, said his return has not been addressed by coach Jon Gruden or general manager Bruce Allen.
"Right now, we have a lot of things going on within our organization that are (more pressing)," Simms said, alluding to the team's 0-4 start. "We've got to get win No. 1. My situation will take care of itself."
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Check out these 10 DIY projects that will light up any outdoor party, kids or not.
Trying to entertain your guests�while the kids run wild in the backyard amongst hazards tiki torches and lanterns�is a hard act to pull off. Take one thing off your mind and check out these kid-safe, but still sophisticated, candle-less lighting options for your next patio party. Mason Jar Chandelier [caption id="attachment_330726" align="alignnone" width="476"] Katie Nathey[/caption] Give an old chandelier a facelift with some spray paint, a few mason jars, and crystal accents. The bright, modern blue helps balance out the fancier crystal, and the color-coordinated mason jars protect the lightbulbs from the elements. Clothespin Outdoor Deck Lights [caption id="attachment_330727" align="alignnone" width="493"] Lauren Greutmen[/caption] These inexpensive deck lights aren�t just kid-safe, they�re also kid-friendly: Lauren Greutman let her kids help with the crafting, and suggests that you do the same. All you need are clothespins, empty tuna cans, and battery-operated tea lights, making this a pretty, simple project that little hands can help with. Hula Hoop Light Fixture [caption id="attachment_330732" align="alignnone" width="493"] Ashley Willis[/caption] Need a little more illumination for your outside dinner table? Grab one of your kid�s hula hoops, loop a strand of string lights around it, and hang the hoop from the table's umbrella frame using ribbon. Wrap the excess cord down the pole to keep children from entangling with it. Solar Chandelier [caption id="attachment_330735" align="alignnone" width="493"] Kandace Sechler[/caption] If you want a chandelier for your backyard but don�t have a power outlet nearby, try this cordless version instead. The old electrical lights should pull right out of the chandelier socket, making this a surprisingly easy�and eco-friendly�swap. Submerged Color Wall Sconces [caption id="attachment_330733" align="alignnone" width="493"] Jennifer Hadfield[/caption] These colorful sconces would make an eye-catching patio statement piece, and this project only requires paint, wood slats, and votive candles holders. Just be sure to use battery-operated tea lights to keep this DIY kid-safe! Ping Pong Ball Cafe Lights [caption id="attachment_330731" align="alignnone" width="493"] Liz Stanley[/caption] While these lights aren�t specifically for the outdoors, the way the ping pong balls diffuse the multicolored lights will�create a great ambience for your next patio party. Just be sure to only use LED lights: they don�t get hot, so the plastic won�t melt and kids can�t burn themselves. Upcycled Leather Lantern [caption id="attachment_330730" align="alignnone" width="472"] Northstory[/caption] Reuse skinny leather belts and empty glass jars for this upcycling project. The tutorial uses regular votive candles, but you could easily switch them out for battery-operated tea lights to make this sophisticated lantern fireless. Backyard String Lights [caption id="attachment_330728" align="alignnone" width="493"] Gabby Deitsch[/caption] This project shows you how to hang string lights far above kids� and guests� heads�even if your deck currently doesn�t have anywhere to hang them. This project is a little more labor-intensive, but if your backyard is sorely lacking in light, it�s a handy fix. Lampshade Hanging Light [caption id="attachment_330729" align="alignnone" width="493"] Carrie Spalding[/caption] Transform an old lampshade into a new hanging light for your backyard or porch. For the slightly more ambitious crafter, this project does require rewiring the lamp, but Carrie Fisher provides detailed instructions and plenty of pictures to guide you through the process. Homemade Rope Light Sign [caption id="attachment_330725" align="alignnone" width="493"] Emma Chapman[/caption] Add a personal touch to your backyard with this customizable rope light sign: since the rope light is so flexible, it can be bent into almost any word or symbol you want as long as you have enough nails to hold it. If this is sounds too complicated, you can�easily line your garden or deck with rope lights instead. More on outdoor lighting... This article originally appeared as on Relish


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Hollywood's Won't Back Down has "accomplished the impossible," writes Glenn Garvin in the Miami Herald. It's made "teachers' unions demand strict accuracy" in a movie about schools.
For decades, Hollywood has been making movies that show teachers as superhuman caring machines without a peep from the unions. That math teacher played by Edward James Olmos in Stand And Deliver, the one who took over a classroom of kids who couldn't do simple arithmetic and in nine months had them aceing calculus exams? History does not record a single union official complaining that, in real life, that process took several years.
Won't Back Down stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as a single working-class mom with a dyslexic daughter and Viola Davis as a sympathetic teacher and parent. They join forces to take over a failing elementary school.
It's "based on true stories," the movie claims.
"That conveys the message that parents and teachers took over and ran a school somewhere," wrote Rita Solnet, a founding member of the teacher-union front group Parents Across America, in a widely reprinted blog item. "That never happened."
Not yet. But soon.
In southern California, Compton parents lost their parent trigger bid on a technicality. Some moved their kids from McKinley Elementary to Celerity Sirius, a new charter school in a nearby church. The new charter's Academic Performance Index scores were significantly higher than McKinley's scores after one year.
Mojave Desert parents are on track to take over Desert Trails Elementary in the fall. Friday, a Superior Court judge ordered the school board to comply with the court order authorizing the conversion. The parents union plans to choose a charter operator on Thursday. Two non-profits that run nearby charter schools are in the running, reports Ed Week.
"We wanted to keep it within the community, to keep it local," said Doreen Diaz, who is helping lead parents seeking to convert the school to a charter. "They're very different applicants and they speak to our community."
At the same time, neither of the two finalists, LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy, in the nearby city of Hesperia, and the Lewis Center for Educational Research, a nonprofit group in neighboring Apple Valley, which oversees two charters, has experience turning around an academically low-performing school.
"Anybody who's looked at this situation has said it will be very rough," said Rick Piercy, the president of the Lewis Center.
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Sometimes, it's not just one great band that's on the bill, sometimes a rock show has 2 or more performers. Sometimes, it's a charity multi-act event. Yet, other times it's a flat-out festival with a long list of performers, Monterey, Woodstock, anyone?
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BiologyVery little is known about these elusive monkeys, and the first comprehensive study of their ecology and behaviour only took place in the 1990s (5). Unusually for langur monkeys (which normally feed on leaves), the diet of the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is composed primarily of lichens, such as those of the genus Bryotia (7). Lichen is an abundant and easy to digest food source but it is relatively poor nutritionally; this unusual diet has led to other aspects of behaviour that are unique amongst tree-dwelling primates (5). For example, large groups of up to 300 individuals have been observed (5), probably as a result of low food competition between members (7). These troops appear to be made up of small family groups consisting of an adult male, three to five females and their offspring (5), although the whole troop will tend to travel and rest together (7). Reliance on lichen, which can take between 10 to 15 years to regenerate, has also caused these monkeys to have a more wandering way of life (5). A troop will cover around 1,500 metres in one day and their home range reaches as much as 25 square kilometres (7). The birth rate is also low for this species; scientists estimate that a female gives birth about once every three years (5).


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How well does Nikita's Maggie Q know her costars' previous work?
Nikita's Maggie Q on the "Mikita" relationship: People need to get ready for a rough ride
During a recent visit to the TVGuide.com studios, we put the actress to the test. We named off her castmates well-known roles (and a few less recognizable characters) that her costars played before joining the CW spy drama. Did Q know that Devon Sawa starred in Casper as a kid? Or that girls swooned for Shane West in A Walk to Remember? And who once played a girl named Jenny in Hot Tub Time Machine?
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June 17, 2008
1. Trustees' Waiver of Notice of Meeting
2. Motion to Conduct an Executive Session
3. Motion to Resume Meeting in Open Session
4. Personnel Matters
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Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Power Authority of the State of New York held via video conference at the following participating locations at 10:00 a.m.:
1) New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY
2) New York Power Authority, Niagara Power Project, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY
3) New York Power Authority, 30 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
4) New York Power Authority, St. Lawrence/FDR Power Project, 830 Barnhart Island, Massena, NY
5) Harris Beach, PLLC, 99 Garnsey Road, Pittsford, New York
The following Members of the Board were present at the following locations:
Frank S. McCullough, Jr., Chairman (White Plains, NY)
Michael J. Townsend, Vice Chairman (Pittsford, NY)
James A. Besha, Sr., Trustee (Albany, NY)
D. Patrick Curley, Trustee (Lewiston, NY)
Robert E. Moses, Trustee (White Plains, NY)
Thomas W. Scozzafava, Trustee (Massena, NY)
Elise M. Cusack, Trustee – Excused
Thomas J. Kelly Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Anne B. Cahill Corporate Secretary
Chairman McCullough presided over the meeting. Corporate Secretary Cahill kept the Minutes.
1. Trustees' Waiver of Notice of Meeting
The waiver of notice of meeting below was provided to each Trustee prior to the meeting.
In response to Chairman McCullough's request at the outset of the meeting, all of the Trustees agreed to sign the waiver and return it to the Corporate Secretary's Office.
I, the undersigned, being a Trustee of the Power Authority of the State of New York organized under the provisions of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, have waived all requirements, including specifically the requirements of the By-laws of the Power Authority of the State of New York (Article III, Section 4) as to notice of the place of the special meeting of the said Trustees, which was held at the New York Power Authority offices in White Plains and by video conference at such other locations as are listed on Exhibit "A" annexed hereto, on June 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., and have consented to the transaction of any and all business that came before such meeting.
Dated: June ___, 2008
Frank S. McCullough, Jr.
Michael J. Townsend
James A. Besha, Sr.
D. Patrick Curley
Elise M. Cusack
Robert E. Moses
Thomas W. Scozzafava
2. Motion to Conduct an Executive Session
"Mr. Chairman, I move that the Authority conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 105 of the Public Officers Law, in connection with discussions relating to matters concerning the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, dismissal or removal of particular persons or corporations." Upon motion made and seconded, an Executive Session was held.
"Mr. Chairman, I move to resume the meeting in Open Session." Upon motion made and seconded, the meeting resumed in open session.
4. Personnel Matters
After due consideration and upon motion duly made and seconded, a majority of the Trustees authorized the Chairman to enter into an agreement with President Roger Kelley upon the terms and conditions agreed to in the Executive Session. The vote on the item was as follows: Trustee Besha – No; Trustee Curley – Yes; Trustee Moses – Yes; Trustee Scozzafava – Yes; Vice Chairman Townsend – Yes; and Chairman McCullough – Yes.
5. Next Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the Trustees will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 11:30 a.m., at the St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project, unless otherwise designated by the Chairman with the concurrence of the Trustees.
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October 1, 2008
This annual report is to inform students, prospective students, faculty, and staff of University of Puget Sound security incidents and crime prevention programs and measures. This report meets the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
The University of Puget Sound campus is located in a residential community. The crime rate on and near campus is historically low compared with most areas of the city.
The University of Puget Sound is genuinely concerned about the welfare of its students. We have established crime prevention, response, and reporting programs that are reasonable and appropriate for our environment and we continuously assess and refine them. The university cannot totally eliminate crime nor can it guarantee protection of persons or property. Each member of the campus community should exercise reasonable precautions to minimize risks to themselves and others on campus.
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Security Services and Residence Life staff are trained in the importance of accurate and prompt reporting of all incidents, including criminal acts, accidents, minor property damage, injuries, and illnesses. Because the University of Puget Sound is relatively small and campus housing is geographically concentrated, trained staff generally become aware of significant incidents and encourage reporting to campus authorities. Security staff report crimes to local authorities when appropriate.
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is responsible for maintaining records of registered sex offenders in Tacoma. To identify registered offenders in your neighborhood or area, visit (www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/sheriff/sexoffendersearch.htm). General information about offenders and related Washington State laws are also available on this site.
Following are on-campus crimes formally reported by victims or Student Affairs staff to the Security office. Tacoma Police provide statistics on incidents occurring on streets or sidewalks bordering campus property. The Director of Security Services compiles these statistics and provides a summary of the previous three calendar years.
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Return to the bigs
Blaise Ilsley is back in the major leagues.
Nearly 10 years after his brief time as a big-league player, Ilsley, an Alpena native, will serve as bullpen coach this season for the Saint Louis Cardinals after he was promoted in November. He has spent the last 12 years as a minor league coach in the Cardinals organization.
"Obviously I'm very excited and grateful for the opportunity," Ilsley said. "The Cardinals should be in contention, no question. It's always a crap shoot, but we have a good core coming back," Ilsley said.
Ilsley is the Cardinals' fourth bullpen coach in four seasons and will try to bring some stability to the position under second-year manager Mike Matheny. He'll serve as the main communicator in the bullpen, making sure relievers are prepared when called into a game. He'll also do video review of opposing teams and throw batting practice.
Ilsley previously spent the last five seasons as the pitching coach of the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds. In three of his five seasons, the Redbirds led the Pacific Coast League in earned run average.
While his own major league career was cut short by injuries, Ilsley has dedicated himself to teaching others and has served as pitching coach for seven different teams during his coaching career. It's a niche that Ilsley's found to be very rewarding.
"The relationship with the guys and trying to help them with their skills (is what I enjoy the most)," Ilsley said. "You make relationships with them that last a long time."
It's been a long journey for Ilsley, a former hockey and baseball standout at Alpena High School. He was drafted by the Houston Astros out of Indiana State University in 1985 and spent 13 years with six organizations including the Cardinals. He made his major league debut in 1994 with the Chicago Cubs, making 10 appearances. He also played winter ball in several countries before his career ended after he had a second shoulder operation in 1998.
It was then that he gave some serious thought to coaching.
"Pretty much when I couldn't play anymore (I thought about it)," Ilsley said. "It's something I always thought about as a player, but you don't really think (seriously) about it until your career is over."
Ilsley didn't have to wait long to break into coaching. In 1999, he became the pitching coach for the Winnipeg Goldeyes, a professional team in Canada. He followed up with a stint as pitching coach of the Sioux Falls Canaries in 2000, before working his way through the lower levels of Major League Baseball.
In 2001 Ilsley served as pitching coach of the Bluefield Orioles, a rookie-ball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, before joining the Cardinals, where he has remained since 2002. He served as pitching coach for several of the Cardinals' Double A clubs including the New Haven Ravens (2002), Tennessee Smokies (2003-2004) and Springfield Cardinals (2005-2007) and then joined the Redbirds in 2008.
Ilsley was all set to return the Redbirds this season, but after the Cardinals relieved Dyer Miller, Matheny and General Manager John Mozeliak phoned Ilsley and offered him the position without an interview, because both sides were familiar with one another. It's an opportunity that Ilsley hopes to make the most of.
"Being a bullpen coach at the major league level is a good spot for me right now," Ilsley said. "I'll keep running from year to year, make the best of it and hope it goes well."


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
A Sunflower Wedding
Thank you for choosing Sweet Gum Bottom Bed and Breakfast and we wish you the very best!
4 comments:
- Amanda said...
Unfortunately I never got a chance to write in the journal in the bridesmaids' room but I wanted to say how much I enjoyed staying at Sweet Gum for this wedding! It was such a memorable experience and I hope to visit again soon :]
- April 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM
- Rachel said...
As the mother of the groom, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to both of you. It truly was a glorious weekend with awesome weather and incredible surroundings. Your facilities were perfect for Heather and Daniel's wedding. Thank you again for helping out so much and your hospitality. This weekend will be remembered for a lifetime! God Bless you, Rachel Espinoza
- April 5, 2011 at 5:01 PM
- Innkeeper said...
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- April 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM
- Innkeeper said...
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- April 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM


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Debates of June 3rd, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #67 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was health.
- Question Period
- House of Commons Interpretation Services
- Quintessential Vocal Ensemble
- Quebec Week of the Disabled
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Skin Cancer
- Montreal's Mount Sinai and Jewish General Hospitals
- Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Evron
- Bill C-306
- Clean Air Day
- Nunavut Official Languages Act
- 1989 Tiananmen Square Protest
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Liberal Party of Canada
- 7th Étudiant Outaouais Gala of Excellence
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Minister of Natural Resources
- Nuclear Waste
- Minister of Natural Resources
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Forestry Industry
- Government Assets
- Arts and Culture
- Taxation
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Employment Insurance
- Forestry Industry
- Employment Insurance
- Foreign Investment
- Minister of Natural Resources
- Sri Lanka
- The Environment
- Infrastructure
- Presence in Gallery
- D-Day
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Youth Voluntary Service
- Italian-Canadian Recognition and Restitution Act
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System for North America
- Official Languages Act
- Points of Order
- Afghanistan
- Trade
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- National Literacy Policy Act
- National Environmental Standards Act
- Alternative Fuels Act
- Criminal Code
- Pedro da Silva Recognition Act
- National Philanthropy Day Act
- War Veterans Allowance Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Tobacco Act
- Protecting Victims From Sex Offenders Act
- Employment Insurance Act
Employment Insurance
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, whenever there is a threat of a company doing mass layoffs, Service Canada immediately moves in to work with the company, with the employees and union, if there is one, to try to reach a situation that will help all of them to get through these times. It may be work-sharing. It may be advising them of potential benefits, including the option for them to continue with long-term work studies so they could upgrade their skills.
We are doing everything we can to help particularly those workers who have been in the workforce a long time and who need new skills for the new jobs to look after their families.
Foreign Investment
Oral Questions
June 3rd, 2009 / 3 p.m.
Bob Dechert Mississauga—Erindale, ON
Mr. Speaker, the CIDA-INC program was intended to encourage private sector engagement in developing countries to promote economic growth and poverty reduction. However, a recent review of the program found it was outdated and ineffective.
Considering today is Trade Day, could the Minister of International Trade tell the House what the Conservative government is doing to ensure Canadian tax dollars are spent responsibly?
Foreign Investment
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Stockwell Day Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, this is a very well-intended program and it is designed to allow private sector companies or individuals in Canada to invest in countries that are emerging in terms of their developing economies. However, it was found, upon review, that it would be more effective to have this under the international trade area, where there are some 150 trade offices around the world with over 950 representatives who can work with private sector companies in Canada to guide them and also to give resources to allow them to invest in emerging countries to help poverty issues in those countries and also benefit Canadians at the same time.
Minister of Natural Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, could the Minister of Natural Resources be just a bit more forthcoming?
First, do the secret documents, which she lost at CTV, reveal commercially confidential information about dealings between the Darlington nuclear plant and the Ontario government? Second, when did she first know the documents were missing? Third, where they merely a staffer's documents or were they her own documents, personally as minister?
Minister of Natural Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Lisa Raitt Minister of Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, as we have indicated, this is a serious matter and clear procedures were not followed in the handling of these documents. Corrective action has been taken. I offered my resignation to the Prime Minister, but he did not accept it. However, the individual who is responsible for the documents that day has tendered a resignation and I have accepted it.
Sri Lanka
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Jean Dorion Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Tamil diaspora in Quebec and Canada is worried and with just cause. The UN must be allowed to conduct a real investigation into human rights violations committed by both sides in the Sri Lankan conflict.
Does the Minister of Foreign Affairs intend to increase pressure on the Sri Lankan government to allow the UN to do its job and conduct a credible investigation?
Sri Lanka
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Lawrence Cannon Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, our honourable colleague has identified two issues. The first is to ensure that an independent tribunal is set up by the Sri Lankan government in order to shed light on this matter.
The other is to allow the United Nations to provide aid to those displaced by this conflict.
Canada, my colleague the Minister of International Cooperation and I are working very hard on this.
The Environment
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Linda Duncan Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the minister has tabled his empty 2009 climate change plan. Incredibly it is a plan to do nothing, no binding reduction targets and delayed action on coal-fired. He will repeat the last 15 years of consultations, more delay, more hot air.
On National Clean Air Day, where is the long promised action on clean electricity?
Last year the Canadian Medical Association reported air pollution hospitalized an estimated 92,000 Canadians with 21,000 deaths. In whose interest is the minister delaying action on clean air and climate change?
The Environment
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Calgary Centre-North
Jim Prentice Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is correct. This is Clean Air Day and we are moving forward with the regulations that I previously described with respect to climate change. In addition, the air quality health index is being expanded in a way that it has never previously been expanded by any other government.
With respect to the pollution agenda, we have re-engaged with the provinces and with other stakeholders to put in place a regulatory approach that will deal with air pollutants, which will be parallel to and integrated with our approach to clean air as it relates to climate change.
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Steven Blaney Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, contrary to the opposition's inaction, and thanks to our Prime Minister's leadership, our government is taking steps to create jobs, stimulate the economy, and support Canadian families and workers.
Can the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities tell me what the infrastructure stimulus fund will do for Quebec?
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question.
We are continuing to work with the Province of Quebec to finalize agreements that will get projects off the ground.
In Quebec City yesterday, our colleague, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announced an agreement with Quebec to invest over $2.75 billion in the province over the next two years. That money will create jobs now, tomorrow, and in the future.
Our government is taking action and getting real results, not just for Quebeckers, but for all Canadians.
Presence in Gallery
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
To commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day, I wish to draw to the attention of hon. members the presence in the gallery of Mr. Stanley Fields, a veteran who landed on Juno Beach on D-Day and served Canada until the end of World War II.
Members will be interested to know that prior to joining the armed forces, Mr. Fields served as a page in the House of Commons when Mackenzie King was prime minister.
Presence in Gallery
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
3:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being 3:07 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, June 2 the House will now proceed to statements by ministers.
Routine Proceedings
3:05 p.m.
Central Nova
Nova Scotia
Peter MacKay Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway
Mr. Speaker, dear colleagues, Mr. Fields, on Saturday, June 6 Canadians from across our great country will gather to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Later today veterans and their families and grateful others will begin their pilgrimage to France to visit the graves of our fallen heroes and honour their sacrifice.
It is appropriate for the Canadian House of Commons to mark this historic occasion. In so doing, we again pledge ourselves and the country to honour the promise made in the act of remembrance. We will remember them.
Let us each in our own way learn of the great deeds and the sacrifices made by Canadians and Allied men and women, so-called average Canadians, performing extraordinary acts of courage and commitment.
There are few who would dispute that the events of June 6, 1944, were to be one of the most significant events of the 20th century. In marking its anniversary, we must not forget other military actions which equally cost Canadians and Allies dearly.
For personal reasons, I think particularly of the Italian campaign, which resulted in the liberation of Rome, 65 years ago tomorrow, June 4.
On June 5, the following message was transmitted on BBC radio.
The long sobs
Of the violins
Of autumn
Wound my heart
With a monotonous
Those cryptic words borrowed from the French literary giant Verlaine signalled by Churchill to the French underground and the allied forces that the D-Day invasion was about to begin.
The 6th of June is one of those pivotal dates, landmark dates, etched in the minds and memories of veterans and those who served and their families. It is also etched in stone on hundreds of cenotaphs across our country and on bleached dignified tombstones throughout Europe, for most of Europe had languished under the iron fist and the racist rule of Hitler. D-Day and the campaign that followed in Normandy would at a long last signal the beginning of the end of the enemy who was making its last desperate stand in the European theatre of war.
Sixty-five years ago—perhaps Mr. Fields was here—the prime minister made a statement to the members of this House in which he said the following:
At half-past three o'clock this morning the government received official word that the invasion of western Europe had begun. Word was also received that Canadian troops were among the allied forces who landed this morning on the northern coast of France. Canada will be proud to learn that our troops are being supported by units of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The great landing in western Europe is the opening up of what we hope and believe will be the decisive phase of the war against Germany. The fighting is certain to be heavy, bitter and costly.
Indeed, the toll was costly. The headstones of Beny-Sur-Mer and other Canadian cemeteries, the monuments to those who died at sea, the Books of Remembrance housed here in the House of Commons, in the Memorial Chamber of this building, are stark testimony to the heroism and sacrifices of our armies, airmen and women and navy. A great history was written that day.
Humanity entered into a great debt when a previous generation embarked on the D-Day mission. That debt is our duty to never forget the deeds of those who gave their all on Juno Beach.
In the days that followed June 6, the fighting continued to be bitter and costly. Units across the country were involved. From my home province, the North Nova Scotia Highlanders worked with Quebec's storied Sherbrooke Fusiliers and suffered severe losses over two days combatting the elite 12th SS Panzer Division.
Far too many young Canadians died that day on Juno Beach. In the 10 bloody weeks that followed, soldiers from the First Canadian Army—with vital support from the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy—battled a powerful enemy and suffered and inflicted heavy losses. Nearly one-third of the soldiers involved in the fighting never saw their beloved Canada again. On August 3, when the Normandy campaign ended, the enemy had suffered a crushing defeat, mainly thanks to the efforts of Canada's land, sea and air forces.
Those who survived the war returned home, raised families, got on with their lives and built a new Canada. Without effort, what they did on Juno Beach might fade with the passage of time. New generations may not know what happened on June 6, 1944. It is our responsibility to tell their story, our story, our history, our legacy.
I compliment our veterans who have been so generous in sharing their individual histories. It is difficult for some, impossible for others, and that is understandable. Yet their story, our story, must be told, and it is through the marking of these anniversaries that the next generation learns of its heritage.
I praise our heritage minister for the attention that he is giving to this important task.
Our Prime Minister will be in France to mark this anniversary. The Minister of Veterans Affairs is leaving today for France and will lead a delegation of Canadian veterans returning to Normandy. He will travel with them to the places where they fought and to other locations as well. They will gather in war cemeteries and in front of Canadian cenotaphs. They will pay tribute to those who gave their young lives for our freedom. I know that all Canadians will think of them that day.
Two young ambassadors will accompany the veterans and listen as they tell their stories. When they return, they will be able to talk about what they saw and heard. They will share the veterans' stories with others and keep the torch of remembrance burning for future generations.
As we pause to commemorate those Canadians of the Normandy campaign, I also want to bring attention to another deserving group: the men and women of today's Canadian Forces. The first Sunday in June has been declared Canadian Forces Day.
I would like to take a moment to recognize the sacrifice and accomplishments made here at home and around the world by our current men and women in uniform. They carry on the proud tradition of answering the call of their country to serve, to stand for our values and to defend freedom and democracy and human rights whenever that call comes.
I consider it a distinct honour to rise in this place, to be with members of Parliament in this storied chamber to pay respect to veterans. As the Minister of Veterans Affairs said yesterday in the other place in an eloquent and stirring address to senators as well as a large assembly of veterans who were there:
--of all Canadians, no one owes our Veterans more than Parliamentarians do. It is only because [our veterans] have served our country that we as Members of Parliament and Senators can serve--freely, in a truly democratic country.... And, when our world leaders gather in France later this week, they will recognize that. It has been said that great countries are those that produce great people. And no nation has produced finer men and women than Canada. Our troops have always been the best in the world.
Going overseas has been a way of helping us understand the great debt that we owe our country's truest heroes. That is why it is so important that we do go back to the shores of Normandy, as a Canadian delegation will this week, to see how other nations still remember what it was like to have their countries occupied by a foreign army. They pass down the memories from generation to generation as powerful reminders so that the peace and freedom within their borders will never be taken for granted.
I would like to share a story with colleagues of the House. The Minister of Veterans Affairs and I were in Afghanistan just 10 days ago and we met with the Dutch commander of Regional Command South in Kandahar province, General de Kruif. Upon meeting him and hearing that we were Canadian, he insisted on telling us a story. He explained that whenever he returned to Holland, to his family, after serving in Afghanistan, he would meet people who would ask him, "Why are Dutch soldiers serving in Afghanistan today?" He said, "I would always respond the same way, with a question: Why was Canada in Holland during the second world war?"
All these years later, the Dutch, the French, the Belgians, many throughout Europe and around the world whose nations were once occupied, have not forgotten. They know instinctively that when the world calls, Canada answers, as we have today, because this is the Canadian way. It is the way it has always been and always will be.
This is the heritage, the national identity we have inherited from the D-Day and Battle of Normandy veterans for a way of life they stood up to protect, but their service came at a terrible price, a price paid with many young lives cut short and so many comrades buried on distant lands.
Finally, I would like to close by saying it is impossible for any of us to say thank you enough to those who fought on June 6. What we can do is remember, and we do.


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Skip to comments.Shocking Moment Cop floored woman with savage sucker punch during parade
Posted on 10/01/2012 3:31:28 PM PDT by Altariel
This is the shocking moment a police sergeant punched a young woman in the face because he thought she sprayed silly string at him during a peaceful parade.
The video was recorded during yesterday's 50th anniversary Puerto Rican Day parade in Philadelphia - where around 1,500 people were in attendance.
The 36-second clip shows a number of people milling around enjoying the festivities in the 'City of Brotherly Love'.
From the left-hand side, someone can be seen throwing an unidentified liquid towards a group of police officers.
At the same time, a young woman is walking past - who also gets hit by the liquid.
As she turns around to see where it came from, a police officer in a white shirt - which means he has acquired the rank of sergeant - comes towards the woman and delivers a brutal punch to her face, knocking her to the ground.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
and the police union is supporting him fully
Yet another convenient "sound byte" video which only shows the part that the cop-haters want you to see. What led up to this? I can't believe that a cop would just assault a woman at random. I'll guarantee that there is a progression here that is not shown or known just by watching this culminating incident.
If the cop was assaulted, he had every right to use force against the assaulter, especially one who's fleeing (she was walking away in a crowd.) Stop with the summary Rodney-King-style verdicts until we know the whole story.
This ought to be an easy decision. "You are fired."
However, if they haven't fired the offending officer by now, they probably will not, unless there is sufficient attention brought to the story.
Maybe if she licked his boot he would have spared her the punch.
That, is why people hate the police.
That pig better hope she doesn't have any brothers with my disposition.
"Stop with the summary Rodney-King-style verdicts until we know the whole story."
But your piece is premised on "if she assaulted him."
You have no idea whether she did or not. So how come your summary verdict is okay and others' summary verdicts are not??????
Just askin'
Are cops free of sin natures? Are they fully pure and righteous, untainted?
Looked to me like to girl also got sprayed as she was almost BEHIND the officer. Watching carefully, you can see the silly string coming in from the left side. In thid case, the officer DID over react. Lawsuit time.
Cop black. Woman white. No story.
Even if she was the one who sprayed him, that would only justify arrest.
Police brutality, plain and simple.
If the cop was assaulted, he had every right to use force against the assaulter, especially one whos fleeing (she was walking away in a crowd.) Stop with the summary Rodney-King-style verdicts until we know the whole story.
She wasn't running and she certainly wasn't a large woman. Why couldn't he just grab her and slap cuffs on her? He needed to punch her first, that's proper?
Except that she didn't do anything - she was just there (as the video plainly shows). Do you suppose it was his training to randomly target citizens to assault?
"If the cop was assaulted, he had every right to use force against the assaulter, especially one whos fleeing (she was walking away in a crowd.) Stop with the summary Rodney-King-style verdicts until we know the whole story."
Sorry, slowly walking away and then turning back to look at the cop doesn't count as fleeing.
Even if she was running that would only justify tackling her. The cop has a right to defend himself. He doesn't have the right to attack anyone.
Police are presumed to be a little above the impulses of the average person; their hands are largely tied, and it is understood throught their own training that this is the case. Much more so if we're talking about a command-level officer.
This is easily understood in a courtroom where witnesses include a police officer and a violator (I know, I have been there.) The judge rightly gives deference to the account of the officer over the perpetrator. Otherwise, we would have no basis for truth in justice. Perhaps the cop is corrupt and a liar, but the stringent screening process to be a peace office is designed (hopefully) to weed out those with these types of character defects before he even gets to the point of dealing with the public.
Let me ask you this? What other perfect stranger would you call in the event of an impending life-threatening event, given you don't have the legal or practical power to stop it? A random guy on the street, or a police officer?
I believe that I would be the one going to jail.
As evidenced here, they are subject to the same sin natures and wicked impulses of any other individual.
And given that police have been caught and fined for lying in court, any judge or jury who automatically takes their testimony as true is foolish.
A random guy in the street is more trustworthy than a government employee when the government employee is clearly evidenced to be in the wrong.
Worshipers of government employees, however, object to that notion.
As he/she/it believes, the word of a government employee is of more value and more trustworthy than the word of a random person on the street.
Hardly a conservative opinion.
Again, the point, which was completely lost on you, is that the video DOES NOT show everything, certainly not what led up to the incident, which could have been many minute prior.
Are you no better than the Occuparasites that like to show police arresting them minutes after they assault and resist?
Give an "offended minority" a badge and a gun and you can guarantee an overreaction.
Exactly the first reaction I had to the manipulated story. Without knowing what happened the 30 seconds before, no subsequent action or reaction can be fairly judged.
It all started with Rodney King. We never have seen the 5 minutes that led up to his deserved ass-whuping.
When, in a crowd, a liquid is tossed, it could be anything from plain water to contaminated human waste, to acid, to caustic soda, to---- silly string. Contemporary milititant activists, for the most part, have no judgement and no restraint. Perhaps they are trying hard to win the "lottery by cop." Not that they would get anything if I were on their jury.
I totally disagree. The cop absolutely assaulted this woman who was posing no threat to him. If you had done the same thing to her you'd be in jail right now and that thug-with-a-badge should be in jail, too.
The video does show the government employee assaulting a woman, in public.
It must truly bother a government worshiper that a lowly peasant would *dare* accuse Almighty Government Employee of assault.
If any non-government employee did that, O Worshiper of State Employees, the offender would be arrested.
Agreed. The cop has the right to protect himself according to the level of the crime being committed. There are many problems with this arrest. He did not see her cause the crime. Then he turns and assaults her. She will be happy with the settlement. Let's just say $100,000.
That's assault, depending on the context and surroundings. And, given you aren't in a lefty-lib cesspool of a state, you can defend yourself against an assault. Here in Texas, you would probably be no-billed for doing so, given that you're not at a birthday party where silly string is being passed out and you are present by consent.
Lord, you need a video that shows "everything"? How much everything do you want?
didn't look like a full punch more of an open handed chop....don't antagonize the police unless you are prepared for the back lash
LOL!! And I'm sure you believe all the "reality shows" on t.v. too.
The police officer striking the woman was not manipulated. He assaulted her and should be fired and jailed. The non-officer witnesses to the scene have a *horrified* reaction to the scene while the officer witnesses fall in line to defend a boy who struck a woman.
Some people worship government employees the same way the ancient Greeks worshiped the gods on Olympus—don't *dare* say anything against the gods, if you do, you deserve what happens to you.
" Without knowing what happened the 30 seconds before, no subsequent action or reaction can be fairly judged."
Really? We can see from the video she represented no immediate threat to him or anyone else. Even if she had thrown urine on the cop that would have only justified arrest.
In this case the cop is the one with a lack of restraint.
Now if she's coming at me with a baseball bat all bets are off.
Of course, the police-gods can do no wrong! Bow before the police-gods and plead for mercy, lest they strike you down as well.
(Do I really need a sarc tag?)
"I cant believe that a cop would just assault a woman at random."
Really? With all the video evidence over the years proving cops lie like hell and commit crimes at random, you don't think a cop could lose his cool and punch someone?? I do, and without question.
Interesting that you would on a conservative site pick a word used by sixties radicals and black panthers to demonize the police.
Was this police officer wrong??? I do not know from the vido segment shown and neither do you.
so shut your pie whole. Those of us who actually witnessed the nastiness that went on in the 60s are tired of people hating the police and calling them names with no sense of shame. If this officer did something wrong then pursue it. But cut the name calling.
"the video DOES NOT show everything, certainly not what led up to the incident,"
There is NOTHING that could have "led up to" a cop punching a person in the face. Sorry, but you assume there is justification for it.
For those of you who said the cop overreacted, a review of the assault law is in order.
Say there are two people having an argument. One of them flicks the nose of the other with their finger. The second one responds by punching the first one in the face. Does the finger flick matter? Yes it does, because it was the first assault. The punch was a reaction.
In this case, there was an "argument", a public demonstration that the police were ordered to clear. Then the woman attempted a hit and run assault on the cop. She could have shot him, stabbed him, thrown an object at him, or whatever. It is not his responsibility to determine if something that hits him is a tangible threat. He has been assaulted.
And when you are assaulted, you can legally react in many circumstances. There is no rule that your reaction is proportional, either, as long as you do not maim or kill.
Cops gotta watch out for that Silly String, right? Punch first then sort it out later. Lives could be lost. Good thing it wasn't Silly Putty - could have been plastic explosives. God bless America.
One more time... and I'll try to type s-l-o-w-l-y, so you can keep up.
This video didn't capture 1/10th of what happened. What was the history with the cop and the woman? Did he give her any kind of earlier warning? What was thrown at the cop (Silly String is presumed.)? Did she have serious arrest warrants outstanding? Was she already known as being a violent offender (women tugs are some of the worst.)
The article mentions none of this, not because none of it is true, but because THE POSTER DOES NOT KNOW!
Sorry, but you assume, ignorantly, that this is not.
Are you a pig?
o please...if that was the case then just hand cuff her!
You got a king size bed to go with that blanket statement?
Striking a woman is assault. Yet you are defending it, because the police-gods are sinless and would *never* engage in wickedness.
How progressive of you to suggest that it was the *woman* who is really to blame for the temerity of being the victim of a crime.
He should be charged with assault.
Why don't you go back to your occupoop "demostration" where cop-haters are lionized?
I'll type just as slowly, just for your benefit...based on the video, on what we've seen, the police officer overreacted and struck a woman in the face, causing her to bleed, and then arrested her. It's plain to most reasonable people that he could have arrested her without striking her.
Depends on the nature of the crowd.
If it's a typical militant irresponsible OWS bunch of criminal losers, then yeah.
If YOU are the target, you can assume it's harmless silly string; your choice.
An LEO on the job? Not so readily. In a crowd that experience has shown there are mostly criminals, I give totally the benefit of the doubt to the cops.
Are you an occupoop? You speak the language.
She'll sue and get millions.
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|Weiss CANNON Black 5 Edge 17 String Scores
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Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge is a shaped co-poly that, according to our playtesters, provides phenomenal precision on full swings. For us, the precision came partly from the tremendous bite, enhanced in no small part by this string's five spin-friendly edges. The easy access to spin was immediately noticeable, and it made both our playtesters feel like they had greater command over the ball's trajectory and angle. Also contributing to the precision was this string's decidedly moderate power level. Neither too springy nor too stiff, Black 5 Edge didn't require a lot of tinkering with tension or swing speed. The response was predictable right out of the packet. Ultimately, while this shaped co-poly is not likely to have enough power or comfort for beginners or players with compact strokes, it offers big hitters truly exceptional control, especially if they like hitting with heavy topspin.
For our team, Black 5 Edge didn't have much pop, but it wasn't dead like the stiffest polys. The moderate power level proved ideal for Andy, who found it very easy to swing big with this string. He said, "I really liked the mid-level power of Black 5 Edge. It doesn't feel dead, but it's not too lively. The power level is really manageable, and because of that I got a very predictable response off the stringbed. I felt confident with every strike of the ball because I wasn't afraid of the ball flying on me."
By playing with it in two different racquets, Jason was able to get a better sense of the power level (or lack thereof). He said, "As far as co-polys go, this falls closer to lower powered polyesters, but was it underpowered? No. I still feel like it has pretty good ball pocketing, but the firmer feel reminds me of a Gamma Zo Verve or a Kirschbaum Spiky Shark. When I had it in my Wilson Steam 99 S the power was amplified, but in a racquet with a regular string pattern I noticed the lower powered response."
Constructed with a shaped profile for gripping the ball, Black 5 Edge proved to be an absolute spin machine for our team. Factor in Jason's huge forehand and ultra spin-friendly racquet, and the results were impressive. He said, "I loved combining this string with my Steam 99 S! I felt like I was able to generate tons of spin on my shots, more than I got from polyesters of similar construction. I found nice ball pocketing and string snapback whether it was a regular string pattern or an extremely open one."
"The five sharp edges really gave this string great ball bite and spin potential," said Andy, agreeing enthusiastically with Jason. "I'm a big fan of the shaped co-polys because of the bite I can get on the ball and the dwell time I get on the strings, and this one is no different. When I would go for a heavy spin shot I'd increase my racquet head speed and feel the strings bite the ball and shoot it off with some serious RPMs. This string offers great spin for the spin lovers out there."
Unlike Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 or Polyfibre TCS, Black 5 Edge is not one of the softest co-polys on the market. However, neither of our players had any issues with impact shock. In fact, Andy found it quite comfortable, saying, "Black 5 Edge felt medium firm for a co-poly. The additives that Weiss Cannon uses really makes the string quite comfortable. I like the rare combination of control and comfort, and this string has it. It never felt like a burden on my arm to generate tons of pace and spin."
For Jason, who prefers softer co-polys, Black 5 Edge was firm, but stopped just shy of being uncomfortable. He said, "I think I am a bit more sensitive to the comfort of a string due to previous arm problems. This string feels like it's a bit firmer than average polyesters. I wouldn't go as far as calling it too stiff or uncomfortable. To its credit, none of my injuries flared back up because of the string."
With its very manageable power level and huge spin potential, Black 5 Edge gave our playtest team outstanding control. Jason had zero complaints, saying, "The great access to spin combined with the stiffer, lower powered response equaled excellent control. I was able to hit my targets with good precision, and thanks to the spin I could take big cuts at the ball and still keep it in the court. Even shots that hit outside the sweetspot were on target."
Andy also had great control with Black 5 Edge, finding an extremely predictable response. He said, "For a firm string with decent comfort and great spin, Black 5 Edge also possessed lots of control. The stringbed felt stiff enough to provide a consistent response every time I hit the ball, which enabled me to find an immediate groove and be precise with all my shots. Knowing that the control was going to be there on my biggest swings resulted in some very aggressive shot making."
Our team had no problems with the lifespan of Black 5 Edge. In fact, Andy actually thought it got better with age. He said, "The string maintained its playability throughout the duration of the two-week playtest. Nothing bad to report here. I actually thought the playability improved after the strings were in the racquet for a few days and had a chance to soften up a bit."
Jason, who has suffered through his share of polys that bag out, was also satisfied with the longevity of Black 5 Edge. He said, "For a polyester, I felt like this string held its tension fairly well. The first set was in my Steam 99 S, and I broke the strings before there was a significant drop in playability. The other sets I tested lasted a little longer than average for a poly, which was about two to three weeks."
Jason - "Because this is a lower powered polyester, I'd recommend this for players who take full swings and can generate their own power."
Andy - "I thought this was an outstanding all-around shaped co-poly. It possesses a great blend of power, spin, control and comfort. I'd recommend this string to any fans of shaped co-polys looking for that balanced feel from their string."
Jason - "Easy access to spin, great control and the crisp response."
Andy - "An awesome blend of every attribute a string should have (power, comfort, control and spin). Excellent ball grab and ball feel as well."
Jason - "Durability wasn't the greatest (but I was testing it mostly in my Steam 99 S), and it played just a bit too firm for me."
Andy - "Not much to dislike here. As just a personal preference, I like a little livelier feel out of my strings, but again, that's just me."
Jason - "Kirschbaum Spiky Shark, Gamma Zo Verve, Dunlop Black Widow."
Andy - "This string feels pretty similarly to Volkl Cyclone (one of my favorite strings), but is a little stiffer and not as lively. The feel and comfort are similar to Isospeed Black Fire, but the ball grab and spin potential are much better. I definitely recommend giving this one a try!"
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Playtest Racquet: Wilson Steam 99 S
Playtest Tension: 61 lbs.
Typical String: Polyfibre TCS 16g
Playtest Racquet: Head MicroGEL Radical MP
Playtest Tension: 51 lbs.
Typical String: Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 17g
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Criminal Charge Against Jefferies Trader Should Have Wall Street Quaking (Update2)
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Imagine a scenario in which the government attempts to aid the free-falling housing market by way of a $22 billion investment, and Wall Street traders see an opportunity to boost their million-dollar bonuses using deceptive trading tactics at a cost to their clients.
That's the charge brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. attorney on Monday against former Jefferies(JEF) Managing Director Jesse Litvak, who is alleged to have committed fraud by misleading clients about the trading prices of complex mortgage securities during a taxpayer-supported program aimed at reviving the ailing housing market.
It also may not be that different from business as usual in one of Wall Street's most profitable trading markets -- and that should have the nation's top investment banks worried.
On Monday, the SEC and U.S. attorney charged Litvak, a senior trader in Jefferies' mortgage-trading unit, with 16 criminal counts including one TARP fraud charge, four counts of making false statements and 11 counts of securities fraud.
Litvak's offense, according to the SEC's complaint, was that the trader lied to his counterparties about the price and demand of mortgage-backed securities traded between 2009 and 2011, when the government was trying to revive a key engine of the housing market through the U.S. Department of Treasury's taxpayer-supported Public-Private Investment Program ("PPIP").
The sucker on the other side of Litvak's trade was often the U.S. taxpayer, according to the SEC's complaint
Litvak plead not guilty to the charges on Monday and was released from jail on a $1 million bond. Jefferies repaid $2.2 million to a client related to the trades, according to March settlement.
While the complaint may reveal to the casual Wall Street observer the extent of greed and manipulation that drives profits on trading desks -- akin to the scalping that occurred in gas stations in New York and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy -- it also sheds light on what could be deemed illegal on Wall Street and eventually become a focus of regulators like the SEC.
The charge against the ex-Jefferies trader may expose another side of Wall Street trading profits the SEC is willing to go after, three years after the agency brought fraud charges against Goldman Sachs (GS) for structuring a complex mortgage security called the ABACUS 2007-AC1 collateralized debt obligation.
While the SEC has gone after banks for poor disclosure of what was contained in complex mortgage trades such as Abacus, the agency hasn't done as much legwork in investigating how products are traded in opaque debt markets known as over-the-counter trading.
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Enterprise defenses have traditionally focused on finding and stopping malware rather than identifying and stopping those behind it. Now, increased efforts in the forensic examination of malware and how it communicates with command and control servers have enabled analysts to deduce where it came from and who wrote it. In addition, new technologies that claim to be able track an attack back to its source are being promoted.
In this Dark Reading report, we look at methods for tracing an attack back to its source and legal methods of taking action to discourage the adversary from targeting your enterprise again. (S7421013)
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