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Debates of May 14th, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #58 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was nations.
- Question Period
- Supplementary Estimates (A), 2009-10
- Canada Labour Code
- Canadian Forces Provost Marshal
- Federal Sustainable Development Act
- Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
- Marine Liability Act
- Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
- March for Life
- Sri Lanka
- Citizen Advocacy
- Government of Manitoba
- Brantford Golden Eagles
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Burlington Citizen of the Year
- Tax Havens
- Pakistan
- Vimala Sadashiv Dhavale
- Parliamentarian of the Year
- Create Your Canada
- City of Lévis
- Abortion Rights
- Immigration
- Taxation
- Employment Insurance
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Lobster Industry
- Employment Insurance
- Burma
- Employment Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Sri Lanka
- Foreign Affairs
- Forestry Industry
- National Defence
- Employment Insurance
- Infrastructure Funds
- Cuba
- Forestry Industry
- Border Service Agency
- Automotive Industry
- Vale Inco
- Status of Women
- International Aid
- Forestry Industry
- Science and Technology
- Business of the House
- Points of Order
- Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
- Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario Act
- Business of Supply
Parliamentarian of the Year
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday we gathered for Maclean's annual Parliamentarians of the Year awards.
Winners and runners-up were drawn from all parties and I congratulate all of them. However, the most coveted prize, Parliamentarian of the Year, was awarded to a Conservative, the member for Calgary Southeast, our own Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
Since being elected in 1997, the minister has devoted his energies and his passion to advancing Canada's role as a champion of human dignity, human rights, equality of opportunity and the rule of law. He has also promoted Parliament as a forum for a clash of values and ideas about how the country should be governed. He has also shown throughout his career that no matter what their party allegiances, parliamentarians can disagree without being disagreeable.
The minister is well known for his work ethic, his love of debate and of politics for its own sake, his sense of humour, his laugh that can be heard throughout this chamber, as well as his belief that friendships can and must cross party lines.
I congratulate the minister on this achievement.
Create Your Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my hon. colleague from Windsor on winning the Most Knowledgeable MP in the House award for the second year running, which is very nice.
Last night three New Democrat bills were passed and sent to committee, two of which would help protect consumers and one which would stop the unfair clawbacks on the pensions of our military and police officers.
On June 1 I will be hosting four young Canadians from the northwest of British Columbia who are the first winners of my contest called, "Create Your Canada".
New Democrats believe that no one has a lock on the solutions that we need for the future and that we must show in action our commitment to our youth.
I ask the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Natural Resources to meet with these young people and listen to their hopes for future generations.
New Democrats support the aspirations of our youth. Let us hope the government is willing to do the same.
City of Lévis
Statements By Members
May 14th, 2009 / 2:10 p.m.
Steven Blaney Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, during this time of economic uncertainty, we have to be able to count on solid, serious partners who will make infrastructure investments with us, partners like Quebec municipalities.
Today, I would like to talk about our exceptional partnership with the City of Lévis, whose representatives are here in the House. They helped build the Centre de congrès et d'expositions de Lévis, and they supported the reopening of the Davie shipyard and the water treatment plant. With partners like the City of Lévis and its whole team, including the mayor, Quebec and Canada will achieve even more.
Abortion Rights
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, May 14, 2009, marks an important victory in the fight for women's rights. It is the 40th anniversary of the amendment of section 251 of the Criminal Code, which made abortion a crime.
On May 14, 1969, women won the right, the freedom, the choice to have an abortion. Forty years later, despite these amendments to the Criminal Code, women must still fight for their rights. Since that historic day, some right-wing, anti-choice groups and some members of Parliament have tried repeatedly to take that right away.
Today, we are telling them, loud and clear, that a woman's uterus belongs neither to the church, nor to members of Parliament, nor to their sexual partners. This often difficult choice is theirs, and theirs alone, to make. With them and for them, we will take a stand and continue to oppose any bill that could threaten this most basic of women's rights.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Greg Rickford Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is day 30 since the Liberal leader said, "We will have to raise taxes", 30 days in which he has not denied making the statement, 30 days with no retraction of the statement and, most important, 30 days without an explanation of which taxes he would raise, by how much he would raise them and who would have to pay.
This is the same Liberal leader who describes himself as a "tax and spend Pearsonian-Trudeau Liberal". He fathered the Liberal carbon tax. He said, "We have also got to have popular, practical, believable policies that may involve some form of carbon tax". He is also considering a hike in the GST, saying, "I am not going to take a GST hike off the table". These are not my words, but they do concern me.
After a month of silence, can the Liberal leader set the record straight once and for all and tell the House which taxes he would raise, by how much he would raise them and who would have to pay?
Employment Insurance
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, a third of a million Canadians have lost their jobs under the Conservative government.
Tens of thousands cannot get the employment insurance they paid for, because Conservatives insist on eligibility rules designed for the beginning of a boom. But the boom has gone bust. The C.D. Howe Institute, the Conference Board, and the TD Bank are not socialist organizations, and they all say the Conservatives are wrong on EI.
Why will the Prime Minister not help all the jobless workers who are suffering through his recession, regardless of where they live?
Employment Insurance
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Tony Clement Minister of Industry
Mr. Speaker, as members will have heard from our social development minister as well, we have a generous system of EI in this country. It has been in place for a while. We actually made it better under budget 2009 by extending work sharing and by extending the program itself by five weeks. It is driven by market demands. It is there for times of economic difficulty, and 80% of those who pay in get money out of the system.
We will not be in favour of a system that drives higher payroll taxes, which will not be to the benefit of workers and not to the benefit of businesses.
Employment Insurance
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. The previous Liberal government slashed EI premiums 12 consecutive times. That is a cut of more than 40%, and now premiums are frozen at that lower Liberal level.
EI rates will only go up if these Conservatives put them up. So do not blame the Liberals and do not blame the innocent victims who are trashed by a Conservative recession.
The Prime Minister thinks EI benefits are too generous. The minister says they are too lucrative. Will they not just admit the only thing stopping them from fixing EI is their own archaic reform party ideology?
Employment Insurance
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Tony Clement Minister of Industry
Mr. Speaker, I see the member for Kings—Hants applauding his House leader there.
Here is what the hon. member for Kings—Hants said at a more sensible time in his life. He said, "Payroll taxes, especially EI taxes, are a tax on jobs".
That is what he said then. He was right then. We are right now. We will not forsake the workers. We will not forsake Canadian businesses. We believe in lower payroll taxes.
We believe in lower taxes, whereas his leader said, one month ago today, "We will have to raise taxes".
That is not good enough.
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Denis Coderre Bourassa, QC
Mr. Speaker, the economic crisis is also hitting lobster fishers. Lobster prices have collapsed. Fishers in Quebec and Atlantic Canada are literally on the brink of bankruptcy. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans does not seem too worried about this. She does not even have time to meet with representatives of the fishers. They are trying to reach her, but "There is no service at the number you have dialed."
What will the Conservatives do to help the people of Gaspé, the Magdalen Islands and Atlantic Canada who make a living from the lobster fishery? Will the government buy back their licences, or will it let them go hungry?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
Randy Kamp Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Mr. Speaker, it is true that the lobster industry is facing some serious challenges. It is in crisis, like many industries are.
This is not a time to grandstand; this is a time to work together. That is what we have done. Our minister has had numerous conversations with her provincial counterparts. All are engaged in this throughout the Atlantic region. She is having a meeting tomorrow with industry and provincial leaders in Moncton, and we expect some good solutions to come out of that meeting.
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Lawrence MacAulay Cardigan, PE
Mr. Speaker, will the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans indicate to the House that the Government of Canada will establish a rationalization program for the fisheries in Eastern Canada with appropriate federal funding?
Also, the minister and the government received an EI proposal from the fishing industry that would allow people in eastern Canada involved in the fishing industry to draw EI this winter. Will the minister stand in her place today and confirm that these changes are forthcoming?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
Randy Kamp Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Mr. Speaker, this question is a little premature. As I just mentioned, she has a meeting tomorrow with all her provincial counterparts and all the main industry leaders from Prince Edward Island, his province, and the other provinces as well.
We will see what comes out of that meeting. We expect some solutions to come.
Lobster Industry
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Rodger Cuzner Cape Breton—Canso, NS
Mr. Speaker, day after day, as industry after Canadian industry hit the wall and Canadian workers hit the streets, all we have seen from the Minister of Human Resources is standing regurgitating talking points. She is like the ShamWow salesman and Canadians are not buying it.
What we see in Atlantic Canada is a pending crisis in the Atlantic lobster fishery. What is the minister willing to do to help these people and spare us the sales pitch?


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Besiktas will build four specially designed chase vessels which will support PGS fleet of seismic ships. Area Sales Manager Sven Arild Wågsæther is very pleased with this new and important contract. Besiktas is a new customer to us, so it was important for us to sell them on our quality philosopy and the importance of having durable and reliable equipment on these vessels. We are glad to announce that the delivery will include one PLR-15000 davit for each vessel. The PLR-15000 davit has a SWL of 15T, and will be our largest one-point lifting davit ever. We see the seismic work boats becoming larger and larger, and we had already stareded the design of such a davit. With the delivery to Thor we are adding an important new davit to our range of specially designed work boat davits.
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Religion News Briefs
St. Dominic's Altar and Rosary Society to hold luncheon
The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Westfield will hold its annual salad luncheon on Wednesday, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westfield site. A large variety of salads will be served along with desserts and beverages. For more information, contact the church office at 326-2816.
Church changes service time
LEON – Celebration Fellowship Church in Leon is changing services from morning to 7 p.m. beginning Sunday. Last year this worked well and the church is trying it again this year. Everyone is welcome to join in. The church is a Christian, nondenominational church.
On Saturday, May 18, there will be a Mother and Daughter Brunch at 11 a.m. at the church with a hat show. To participate, make up a hat and let the church know how many will be attending. Call 287-2793 or 296-5791 for reservations.
Church features speaker
LILY DALE- Students are invited to explore past and present worlds of female mystics in a class, "Women Mystics, Then and Now," presented Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. by Vivian Garcia at the Church of the Living Spirit, Cleveland Avenue. Garcia is a resident of Cassadaga, and a member of the Church of the Living Spirit.
The church will feature guest speaker Aloma Cason at its Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Children to perform play for Sunday service
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua announces that the children of the Religious Exploration classes will present the service on Sunday. The classes will perform a play, "The Wonderful Happens" adapted from the book by Cynthia Rylant. All are welcome to attend this special service.
During the service, nursery care will be available for children under the age of 5.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua is a liberal religious community devoted to promoting individual spiritual development, working toward peace, liberty, and justice in the immediate and global communities, and providing companionship on life's sacred journey. Worship services are held each Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Grange Hall, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Call 679-7944, visit www.uucnc.org, or visit www.facebook.com/uucnc for more information.
St. John's United Church to hold Swiss steak dinner
A Swiss steak dinner will be held at St. John's United Church on Central Avenue in Dunkirk on Saturday, May 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Take-out is available. Tickets are $7.50 presale or $8 at the door. Call 366-0710 for reservations.
Holy Trinity Seniors plan special meeting
Holy Trinity Seniors will meet Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Members should bring their own lunches. This is an important meeting and all members should attend.
Relic of Pope John Paul II to be venerated May 13
A first class relic containing blood of John Paul II, which came from the assassination attempt on the Pope's life on May 13, 1981 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, will be venerated on Monday, May 13 at St. Hyacinth's Church on Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk.
This May 13, Blessed John Paul II will be honored at a special Our Lady of Fatima Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Hyacinth's Church, followed by a blessing with the John Paul II relic with individual veneration. A light reception will follow in the Lyceum.
All area Catholics and other people of good will are warmly invited to participate and venerate the relic.


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RECAP: 2013 Slalom World Cup 2
(Dana Mann at 2013 U.S. Team Trials)
Dana Mann (Washington, D.C.) finished 14th in women's K-1 in her first World Cup of the season and first as a member of Team USA. The Slovakia-born paddler turned in a semifinal run time of 118.17, which was +6.86 seconds behind the round's first place finisher. She incurred one gate touch penalty, which was enough to knock her out of the Top 10 and a place in the Final.
WHAT: 2013 ICF Slalom World Cup No. 2
WHERE: Augsburg, Germany
WHEN: June 28-30
WHO: U.S. Senior National Team
Click HERE for live results.
On Saturday, Casey Eichfeld (Drums, Pa.), Fabien Lefevre (Bethesda, Md.) and Zach Lokken (Durango, Colo.) teamed up to finish 7th in the C-1 Team event. Lefevre then joined Michal Smolen (Gastonia, N.C.) and Richard Powell (Parkesburg, Penn.) to place 10th in the K-1 Team event.
All U.S. paddlers will now head to La Seu D'Urgell, Spain for 2013 Slalom World Cup No. 3.
Day 2:
Two-time Olympian Casey Eichfeld (Drums, Pa.) led the way for Team USA on Day 2 of the 2013 Slalom World Cup No. 2. He finished 11th in the men's C-1 with a penalty-free semifinal time of 110.04, which was +5.16 seconds behind the round's first place finisher and +0.17 seconds out of a spot in the Top 10 and Final.
"Today my C-1 was much better," Eichfeld said. "I put down a strong run without touches. I had some slow areas, which unfortunately put me in 11th - 0.17 seconds out of finals. All is well and I'm happy to have raced pretty well at such a well attended World Cup!"
Fabien Lefevre (Bethesda, Md.) finished 22nd in men's C-1 and 14th in K-1 Saturday. The two-time Olympic medalist for France finished with a penalty-free C-1 semifinal time of 114.40 and a K-1 time of 102.87, which was +5.10 seconds behind the round's first place finisher. He incurred one gate touch penalty to knock him out of the Top 10 and a spot in the K-1 Final.
Michal Smolen (Gastonia, N.C.) finished 20th in men's K-1 with a penalty-free semifinal run of 103.59.
In Women's C-1, Micki Reeves (Denver, Colo.) and Colleen Hickey (Okawville, Ill.) finished 15th and 17th, respectively. Reeves finished with a penalty-free semifinal run of 161.18, which was +32.81 seconds behind the round's first place finisher. Hickey's time of 180.13 included 12 seconds of penalty time.
Day 1:
Six U.S. paddlers rank among the Top 20 through Day 1 of the 2013 Slalom World Cup No. 2 – seven if you count Fabien Lefevre (Bethesda, Md.) the kayaker and Lefevre the canoeist. One week after winning Bronze in kayak, the two-time Olympic medalist for France ranks 17th in K-1 and 18th in C-1 through heats, advancing to Saturday's semifinals in each.
Michal Smolen (Gastonia, N.C.) topped Lefevre Friday with a 16th place rank in K-1 and advances to Saturday's semifinal. Smolen's 2nd run time 103.06 was +4.84 seconds behind the first place finisher through heats. Lefevre's 1st run time 103.46 included one gate touch penalty. Beijing Olympian Richard Powell (Parkesburg, Penn.) placed 53rd with a time of 109.17 and will not advance.
In men's C-1, Lefevre's 2nd run time of 110.66 was +7.21 seconds behind the first place finisher through heats. Two-time Olympian Casey Eichfeld (Drums, Pa.) finished 20th with a 2nd run time of 113.25, including four seconds of penalty time to reach Saturday's semifinal. Zach Lokken (Durango, Colo.) placed 33rd with a 2nd run time of 114.84 and will not advance.
In women's K-1, Dana Mann (Washington, D.C.) qualified for Sunday's semifinal with a 20th place finish. Her 2nd run time of 118.15 was +7.27 seconds behind the first place finisher through heats. Ashley Nee (Bethesda, Md.) placed 41st with a 2nd run time of 127.34, including one gate touch penalty, and will not advance.
Competing in their first World Cup of the season, women's canoeists Micki Reeves (Denver, Colo.) and Colleen Hickey (Okawville, Ill.) finished 16th and 17th, respectively, to qualify for Saturday's semifinal. Reeves's first run time of 160.90 was +31.89 seconds behind the first place finisher through heats. Hickey's 2nd run time of 163.90 included six penalty seconds.
The men's C-2 duo of Eichfled and Devin McEwan (Salisbury, Conn.) placed 29th with a 2nd run ime of 129.72 and will not advance.
"It was great to have Danka and two our Women's C1s get their World Cup season off to a positive start and see our top contenders in Men's kayak and C1 advance to the semi-finals," said USA Canoe/Kayak CEO Joe Jacobi. "But on a day that saw all heats for all categories squeezed into a very long single day of racing, kudos to our National Slalom Coaches, Coach [Silvan] Poberaj and Coach [Rafal] Smolen, for their support of our athletes today."
New U.S. kayaker Dana Mann (Washington, D.C.) is studying GRE vocabulary to improve her English while contemplating entering graduate school to earn her second Master's degree. A native of Bratislava, Slovakia, she recently learned the word "vituperative", which means "bitter and abusive".
While she doesn't let anyone act that way towards her, there are two people in her life that are encouraged to provide constructive criticism – her husband, U.S. kayaker Scott Mann, and U.S. Coach Silvan Poberaj.
"Since we got married, I moved here and we train together," Dana Mann said. "We work out together and we're in the same training group. And he's really good at pushing me and telling me about my mistakes and I can take it from him really well. He knows me the best from all of the coaches."
Poberaj coaches the U.S. team as well as Mann's club at the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center.
"I really like working out with Silvan Poberaj, who is my coach right now," said Dana Mann. "Having him there twice a day really helps me. It's motivating that even when it's raining and snowing, he's always there."
Dana Mann will join the rest of Team USA this weekend at World Cup No. 2 in Augsburg, Germany. Her husband, a former National Team Member, finished 4th at the 2013 U.S. Team Trials and will not be competing at the World Cups this year.
"I feel very happy and relaxed, especially when I can train with my husband," Dana Mann said. "Then I race really well when he's around. Hopefully, I can race when he's not around as well."
Much of the 2013 U.S. Senior Team has already competed in one World Cup this season. Fabien Lefevre (Bethesda, Md.) won the Bronze medal in men's kayak last weekend in Cardiff, UK. The two-time Olympic medalist for France also finished 14th in single canoe.
Click HERE for a full recap of the Cardiff World Cup.
Michal Smolen (Gastonia, N.C.) placed 14th in men's kayak, while canoeists Zach Lokken (Durango, Colo.) and two-time Olympian Casey Eichfeld (Drums, Pa.) also recorded top 20 finishes.
Ashley Nee (Bethesda, Md.) and 2008 Olympian Richard Powell (Parkesburg, Penn.) will look to reach the semifinals in women's and men's kayak, respectively, after getting knocked out in the heats at World Cup No. 1.
Women's canoeists Colleen Hickey (Okawville, Ill.) and Micki Reeves (Denver, Colo.).will compete in their first international events of the 2013 season this weekend.
"I am very excited to race this week," Mann said. "It is going to be my very first international race for the US team. I trained here last week as well, I feel good on the water. The goal is always the same-to have a good run I can be happy with."
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, USA Canoe/Kayak is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Canoe Federation. It governs the Olympic disciplines of Flatwater Sprint, Whitewater Slalom, the Paralympic discipline of Paracanoe and sanctions Freestyle, Marathon, Outrigger, Wildwater, Stand Up Paddle Board, Kayak Polo, Dragon Boat and Canoe Sailing in the United States. For more information about USA Canoe/Kayak, please visit us on the web at www.usack.org, on Twitter at @usacanoekayak and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/USACanoeKayak.


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Interactive Travel Map | Text the Secretary | Behind the Scenes PhotosYesterday, Secretary Clinton met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila in Goma. Secretary Clinton said:"I offered, and the president accepted my sending a team of legal and financial and other technical experts to the DRC to provide specific suggestions about how to overcome these very serious obstacles to the potential of this country."
While in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Secretary Clinton also met with Congolese Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe, participated in a roundtable discussion with NGOs and activists on sexual and gender-based violence isssues and visited the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital and Research Center.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (143 votes).
In short: Hope it continues for another 30 years at least! In full: "One of the most iconic races in the UK and Europe" certainly lived up to its reputation with Istead and Ifield Harriers really pushing the boat out for the 30th running of the event.There was even celebration beer at the half way pit-stop!Brilliant Marshalling and support all the way – the whole local community seems to get behind this event.A very tough course but through some of the most scenic countryside in the south – worth taking your time to savour for those not too hooked on times.Hope it continues for another 30 years at least! Date of review: July 22, 2013
In short: Lovely route, brilliant organizationIn full: A proper technical trail, very little on-road, lots of scenic pastures and woodlands, all so well marked and marshalled it was impossible to get lost. Excellent organization, great marshals, lovely tea and cakes, nice souvenir and proper goody bag and even a handshake from the race director on crossing the finish line - what's not to like? Many thanks to all who organized ans supported this.Date of review: June 29, 2013
In short: Fantastic race, marshalls and organisationIn full: First time of running this race, loved it. Beautiful scenery, if you have chance to look around while tackling this tough hilly off road trail run. My partner got injured halfway round but completed it and is now considering running it again after a few days reflection.Marshalls make this race second to none and are so supportive and encouraging at every station and corner. Water stops are plentiful and sponges were a real blessing along with the Jelly Babies. Fantastic race definitely a must do!Date of review: June 27, 2013
In short: outstanding! a real challenge avoiding tree roots - which i didn't!In full: this was our (claire and me) first attempt at a long distance trail run. had an argument with a root which the tree won, spoling my event, but will be back next year with a saw!!Date of review: June 26, 2013
In short: Absolutely amazing race with fantastic organisation, marshals, support and atmosphere. A must do!!!! IDate of review: June 25, 2013
Date of review: June 25, 2013
In short: Amazing organisationDate of review: June 25, 2013
In short: A fantastically impressive event. Well organised, friendly & fun but with a brutal hilly course!In full: My first NDR and I'm supremely impressed. Primarily the fantastically fun & friendly event, the brilliant organisation & marshalling and the great T-shirt & Gym towel in the goodie bag (luv a nice towel). And finally impressive was the brutality of the course and how much I want to take it on again another time! Cheers to everyone involved... D :>Date of review: June 25, 2013
In short: Once again, Istead & Ifield Harriers have hosted a great race. It doesn't get any easier at the fourth attempt, but I'll be back.Date of review: June 25, 2013
In short: Challenging but memorable, great value and really friendly marshalls&volunteers!Date of review: June 24, 2013
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Watch your mouth in public: Always wise
Several years ago I read the National Security Administration (NSA) purchased word and phrase monitoring software for their Internet and telephone systems. At the time I asked my frequent correspondence counterparts to "cool it" on what they wrote to me or said on the telephone.
My reasoning was simple – sometimes at hunting camp or in other private discussion there are things said which are exaggerated. Whether it is old friends bragging, the alcohol, or whatever, sometimes things take on a little extra bravado. That there would be such use of hyperbole in these situations is hard to believe, but unfortunately true.
The problem is should the conversation constitute a threat against a federal official, then it might be a felony. I had a guy once tell me he was going to shoot at my car if I drove too fast. I told him that he had probably just committed a felony by talking like that and that he should calm down. You just can't go around verbalizing threats against folks.
Today, if you say that stuff on the Internet or on the telephone then the NSA can pick it up out of billions of words. I not only believe that they do this for calls overseas, I also believe that they monitor all calls in the United States. After all, who knows where a threat against the President or the country might originate? To be safe, I believe that all calls are monitored.
I'm not agreeing nor disagreeing with this new practice. I'm saying: "Watch your mouth in public."
Along those same lines, I object to Letters to the Editor which just point out a "wrong" or a "slight" or which use phraseology like "well, everybody knows" There's a lot of bad stuff in this mean old world and the information we need in your letter is how to fix the problem. Write all and anything that you wish but it would be helpful to offer a solution rather than to expound endlessly the effects on whichever horrific problem is being addressed. I want to read solutions not problems. We should remember we are enjoying the best standard of living ever experienced by humankind.
Changing course, we have the incipient start of a new cold war confrontation in Syria. President Barack Obama has decided to send munitions to the rebels while the regime side is getting aid from Russia and Iran. This isn't a "real" war, it is a "proxy" war so that each side can say that they really aren't at war. Let's understand that war is unimaginably expensive. Basically, the Vietnam War was paid for by replacing the bonds held by the Social Security Trust Fund with a promise to pay at an unstated later time. Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts were bought on issuing credit to ourselves to the tune of about seven trillion dollars.
When we measure the total debt against Gross Domestic Product (GNP) which is the value of all goods and services for a year, we are at about the same point as Greece or 100 percent.
I have to wonder where the cash is going to come from. If we got results from this nation building it would be laudable but I read that the Shiites and the Sunnis in Iraq are killing each other with bombs at an alarming rate. It appears that we declared victory and moved on without much to show for our effort.
The best thing that's happening this summer is that two aggressive high school girls and I are staying well up toward the front of the sailboat racing fleet as we crew together. Iraq, Iran, and Syria seem a long way off when you are up towards the front at the first buoy.


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Price of wedding doesn�t relate to success of marriage
Dear Dave, We have three daughters under the age of 5. Do you have a Baby Step for weddings? If not, during which Baby Step do you recommend setting aside money for their weddings? �Carrie via email Dave Says: I don�t have a Baby Step for weddings, but it would probably come after Baby Step 5, which is putting aside a college fund for your children. Once you have education savings, retirement and extra house payments underway, then you could start putting aside a little extra for weddings. This may not make me popular with some little girls or their moms, but an education is more important than a wedding. Maybe this is the dad in me coming out, but if I had to choose between paying for college educations and paying for big weddings, I�m going to pay for school. In my mind, anyone who disagrees with this is kind of a twit. Weddings are wonderful, and you should mark these kinds of milestones with celebration. But a wedding is only a one-day event. Plus, there is absolutely no correlation between the size and expense of the wedding and the success of the marriage! Brought to you by: American Profile - Inspirational Stories & American History


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SE Medical Center closed to visitors, due to flu concerns
SLEEPY?EYE – The Sleepy Eye Medical Center announced Wednesday that until further notice the facility is closed to visitors. The closing is triggered by an increase in cases of influenza and influenza-like illnesses.
"We are taking these precautionary measures to prevent the spread of influenza and to protect our patients, staff, visitors and the community at large," said Kevin Sellheim, CEO and administrator. "Flu viruses are considered to be spread primarily by droplets and by restricting contact with possible contamination is one of the best ways to halt the spread on influenza."
According to the Minnesota Department of Health diagnosed cases of influenza typically reach the highest level, widespread, in February. In this flu season cases have already reached widespread levels in December.
Flu cases spike in Minnesota
Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported Wednesday that health officials predict it could be one of the worst flu seasons in years in Minnesota.
Flu patients have been filling urgent care centers and emergency rooms across the state. More than 120 Minnesotans were hospitalized with the flu in the week ending Dec. 22, nearly twice the number of cases in the previous week, health officials said. And it's still early in the flu season.
"That suggests this has the potential to be severe," said Minnesota Department of Health infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann.
The Centers for Disease Control warned in early December of a potentially severe flu season. Through Dec. 22, flu was classified as widespread in 31 states, according to the CDC's website.
Since the start of the flu season in October, 297 people have been hospitalized, officials said.
"It's the highest number of patients with flu since H1N1," said Dr. Brent Asplin, chief clinical officer for Fairview Health Services. "Over the weekend all our community hospitals were at or near capacity."
During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, 1,800 people in Minnesota were hospitalized over a 12-month period.
Some hospitals have added staffed beds to accommodate patients during this season's outbreak, health officials said. The health department is tracking hospital bed availability on a daily basis, according to the Star Tribune.
"A number of hospitals are at very high capacity," said Jane Braun, director of emergency preparedness for the Health Department. "No one is turning patients away, but some are adding extras wings and using those types of strategies to absorb additional demand."
Hospital staffers are not immune to the flu.
"We are seeing high numbers of sick calls for both staff and their kids," said Asplin. "But it's important that they stay home from work or school."
This year's most common strain, H3N2, is also causing more severe symptoms than normal, according to Ehresmann. That could be contributing to the number of people showing up in emergency rooms and urgent care centers, he added.
Preventive measures
"Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways each of us can avoid getting the flu and spreading the illness to others," said Julie Ashton, PHN at Brown County Public Health. "Supplies of the flu vaccine are plentiful and readily available from your local health care provider, local public health or other consumer outlets, including many pharmacies."
Officials remind the public, in addition to getting the seasonal flu vaccine; there are other steps everyone can take to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. They include:
Cover your cough
Wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
If you aren't feeling well, stay home
If your children are ill, keep them at home
Get vaccinated
The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza (flu) viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The signs and symptoms of the seasonal flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.


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originally by: NYTimes.com
published: 28 July 2012
Last summer's record-breaking heat wave had a grim impact on Texas, playing a role in the deaths of roughly 150 people. Many of them were found in their homes or apartments, but a few were discovered somewhere else — in their prison cells.
Ten inmates of the state prison system died of heat-related causes last summer in a 26-day period in July and August, a death toll that has alarmed prisoners' rights advocates who believe that the lack of air-conditioning in most state prisons puts inmates' lives at risk.
The 10 inmates were housed in areas that lacked air-conditioning, and several had collapsed or lost consciousness while they were in their cells. All of them were found to have died of hyperthermia, a condition that occurs when body temperature rises above 105 degrees, according to autopsy reports and the state's prison agency.
Other factors contributed to their deaths. All but three of them had hypertension, and some were obese, had heart disease or were taking antipsychotic medications, which can affect the body's ability to regulate heat.