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Debates of June 13th, 1994
House of Commons Hansard #84 of the 35th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was wildlife.
- Auditor General Act
- Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act
- The Late Arthur Andrew
- Restricted Weapons
- Comments In Chamber
- Second International Kite Festival
- Food And Agriculture Organization
- High School Graduates
- Multiculturalism
- The Family
- National Transportation Week
- Department Of The Environment
- The Late Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
- Official Languages
- The Family
- Atlantic Canada
- The Liberal Party
- Michigan Interns
- Situation In Haiti
- Lumber
- The Family
- Peacekeepers In Former Yugoslavia
- Taxation
- Status Of Women
- The Family
- Mil Davie
- Festival Franco-Ontarien
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Regional Development
- Tobacco Packaging
- Thailand
- Immigration
- Haiti
- Indian Affairs
- Anti-Smoking Advertising
- Social Spending
- Gun Control
- Privilege
- Order In Council Appointments
- Government Response To Petitions
- Criminal Code
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act
- Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994
- Canada Wildlife Act
- Excise Act
- Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act
- Sahtu Dene And Metis Land Claim Settlement Act
Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Ian McClelland Edmonton Southwest, AB
Careful the wheels don't fall off.
Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Mary Clancy Halifax, NS
Oh no, they will not fall off. The hon. member for Edmonton knows very well that will not happen.
The figures and statistics quoted by the hon. member for Calgary were most puzzling, given in particular that I know he has received many of the briefings from the department. For example, the $30,000 to $50,000 for the processing of a refugee in Canada is far out of line. That is so incorrect as to almost be ludicrous except for the fact that when the hon. member stands in this House and makes this statement with his authority as a member of Parliament, people out there might believe that he was accurate if it was not corrected, if the facts were not brought forward.
It reminds me of the old joke I know what I believe in, don't confuse me with facts. The facts are that when a processing costs that much-oh, they are getting upset, calm down, take a Prozac-it occurs when all avenues of the system are being exhausted. In other words, that includes an appeal to the Federal Court of Canada. It includes all of the side venues that may be taken by a refugee in dealing with the Immigration and Refugee Board. It is not the average. It is not even close to the average. What is particularly offensive is that the hon. member knows that. If he does not know it, he should try and find out.
What we are talking about ostensibly today is the setting up of the immigration and citizenship department. This is long overdue. It is very important. What it does is streamline and modernize government to give government the tools needed to deal effectively with all of the complex citizenship and immigration issues.
On that note, it is necessary to remind hon. members opposite who sometimes look at the area of immigration with perhaps, forgive me, a less than generous attitude of mind that these are very complicated issues. We live in very complicated times.
In my travels around the country since I was honoured to be appointed the parliamentary secretary to the minister, I have talked to many, many people about the subject of immigration. I am absolutely edified every time I come away from town hall meetings, meetings with NGOs, meetings with people who live and work on the front lines of day to day Canadian society dealing with the settlement of new Canadians. I am edified at the generosity, at the open hearts of communities across the country, at the belief in the hearts of average Canadians that immigration is something that built this country, that immigration is good for this country and that continued and expanding immigration can only improve this country. Every one of us here is an immigrant. Whether we came here 50 years ago, 200 years ago or whether, like my hon. colleague the member for the Eastern Arctic, we came across the land bridge from Asia 5,000 years ago, we are all immigrants.
I look around on this side of the House right now. Just in front of me I can see four different ethnocultural backgrounds. Over here in this corner we have too many Irish people. However, that is the glory and the wonder of this country, that we come here together, that we represent all the aspects of Canada at its most diverse and that we continue to do so. Immigration is what made this country strong. Immigration is what made it diverse and immigration is what will keep it strong, diverse and unified.
I think it is a little sad that some of our colleagues are not prepared to understand just how important not just for Canada to thrive but the survival of Canada the continued inter-weaving of this mosaic is. We are not a white-red country. We are not a country that is homogenized and ever so slightly dull. Sometimes it can be a little too exciting living in this country, fortunately not dangerously so but sometimes stressfully so.
I do not think that any one of us, certainly on this side of the House, would change where we live. I do not think we really want to change the conditions under which we live our day to day lives in spite of some of the things we hear from day to day. In spite of some of the things that are said I think we as Canadians understand just how desperately important the peace and security of this country is to our continued success.
Part and parcel of that is the way the government deals with immigration. The government feels so strongly that on the day the government was sworn in the Prime Minister stated that the creation of a separate Department of Citizenship and Immigration under its own minister which would bring together all immigration policy and program activities currently in the Public Security and Human Resources portfolios plus the citizenship registration and promotion programs of the Canadian heritage department would be established. This is what this legislation is doing.
I might make a comment also on some remarks made by the critic from the Official Opposition when he talked about the fact that there was confusion because of overlap between immigration, citizenship and multiculturalism. With the greatest of respect to the hon. member, I beg to differ. I beg to differ with the hon. member on a number of things but I beg to differ, there is no confusion. Yes, there are overlapping areas. This is only sensible and only to be expected because clearly there are areas in all three that tend to come together.
I want to assure the hon. member that the Department of Citizenship and Immigration along with the Department of Multiculturalism are very clear where the complementary and where the overlapping policies lie. This government has a very strong commitment in each of the areas to ensure that policy and program go forward in the best interests of all Canadians from coast to coast.
The hon. member needs to be reassured that we on this side are not confused, just as the hon. member from Calgary needs to be reassured and perhaps to a degree re-educated on the benefits of immigration to Canada. I feel most strongly that the hon. member is missing out both as a member of Parliament and as a Canadian if he continues under this misapprehension with regard to the benefits that immigration brings to this country. I think he also misses out if he feels that somehow the number of people who come to this country-
Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
The Speaker
That was so good we will let you continue after question period.
It being 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House will now proceed to Statements by Members pursuant to Standing Order 31.
The Late Arthur Andrew
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Mary Clancy Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House to pay tribute to a truly great Canadian, Ambassador Arthur Andrew.
The late Mr. Andrew was a resident of Halifax and I am proud to say my friend. He made a career out of promoting Canada and Canadian values. He described himself as a professional Canadian; a very accurate phrase indeed. He had a distinguished 32-year career with the Department of External Affairs serving in various high ranking diplomatic posts across the globe, including ambassador to Israel, Sweden and Greece. He was assistant undersecretary of state for External Affairs for three years.
After this major career with the Department of External Affairs, Mr. Andrew became a professor at the University of Kings College in Halifax. While teaching at Kings he continued to be involved in Canadian diplomacy and foreign policy publishing many articles on these issues. He also was one of three founders of the Ethiopian airlift out of Halifax along with our colleague the MP for Don Valley West and Peter Dalglish.
On behalf of the House of Commons I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to Arthur's wife, Joyce; his daughters, Stephanie and Victoria; and to the rest of the family. He was truly a great Canadian.
Restricted Weapons
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Michel Bellehumeur Berthier—Montcalm, QC
Mr. Speaker, Canadian citizens are still allowed to own a very large number of military and paramilitary weapons and they can also own revolvers as long as they first obtain a free certificate. A majority of Quebecers and Canadians favour a complete ban on these weapons. I think that there should be a ban on the possession of military-and paramilitary-type weapons and of most semi-automatic weapons.
It is unacceptable that the Mini-Ruger 14 used in the Polytechnic massacre is still a legal weapon in Canada. This and other types of weapons cannot be tolerated in a free and democratic society.
We can no longer hide from the reality that weapons are a scourge in our society. And we can no longer ignore the smuggling of military armaments and weapons of all kinds that the Liberal government prefers not to see. The time to act is now.
Comments In Chamber
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Herb Grubel Capilano—Howe Sound, BC
Mr. Speaker, I want to apologize to all members of the House, aboriginals and residents of the Atlantic provinces who have been offended by remarks I made or was alleged to have made in the House recently.
From the controversy over my remarks I have learned that it is not wise in the political arena and in front of the media to use the same techniques I have employed successfully during my long career as a lecturer. In the future I will be very careful in the use of strong analogies and illustrations to bring out crucial points of analysis.
The main point of my remarks was that the policies of the government toward those in need of support require a fundamental re-examination because they have not worked. These policies have created dependence and significant social problems. New approaches to these problems are needed.
I am saddened that analogies taken out of context and the misrepresentation of my basic points have distracted from an open and frank discussion of problems which are of vital importance for the well-being of all Canadians.
Judging from the messages I have received, very many Canadians want to see such a discussion.
Second International Kite Festival
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Raymond Lavigne Verdun—Saint-Paul, QC
Mr. Speaker, from June 2 to June 5, the city of Verdun hosted the second international kite festival. Fifteen countries were represented and 54 special guests displayed their skills. A total of 200 people participated. I myself had fun as both a spectator and a participant.
At least 150,000 spectators came and all agreed that it was a great show.
I commend Georges Bossé, the Mayor of Verdun, for his work and Sandra Carmichael for organizing the event. I also want to thank the team of 200 volunteers who showed unequalled community spirit.
The atmosphere was fantastic and the festival was a success.
Food And Agriculture Organization
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Murray Calder Wellington—Grey—Dufferin—Simcoe, ON
Mr. Speaker, today at a press conference in Quebec City the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food together with other governments involved announced that Canada and the province of Quebec, Quebec City, and the Food and Agriculture Organization would host an international symposium from October 11 to October 13, 1995 to commemorate the founding of the FAO in Quebec City 50 years ago.
Canada played a leading role in preparing the groundwork for the FAO's founding through an interim commission chaired by Lester B. Pearson. The organization has grown from 42 to 171 members since 1945 and has carried out field projects in more than 140 countries around the world.
The 50th anniversary of the FAO will be October 16, 1995-
Food And Agriculture Organization
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for St. Boniface.
High School Graduates
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ronald J. Duhamel St. Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all parliamentarians, I want to congratulate our high school graduates across the country.
Congratulations to all our high school students. We wish them well in the future, whatever path they choose to follow, whether it is further education or entering the work force.
Graduation normally means parties, and we want to alert the young people to be careful. Driving to and from parties can be dangerous. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid drinking. If possible it should be avoided. If that cannot be done there is a program called Safegrad, managed almost totally by students.
Safegrad has a program to help increase travel safety and to ensure that if drinking takes place it is done under safer conditions.
On behalf of all those who love you a lot, I urge all graduates to be careful.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the president of the Université du Québec à Montréal, Mr. Claude Corbo, concluded to the failure of a federal policy. Indeed, by stressing ethnical and cultural features, the Canadian policy on multiculturalism leads immigrants to the impasse resulting from a fragmented culture and an extended marginalization.
According to Mr. Corbo, the efforts made by the federal government for ethnic and cultural communities are suspicious. Mr. Corbo added that the policy could increase the minorization of the Quebec identity or to rob it of its originality.
We can only conclude that this policy, which dates back to the Trudeau era, has failed in two ways. Indeed, on the one hand, it has not helped integrate minority groups, while on the other hand it has failed, in spite of the unspeakable objectives of its architects, to rob the Quebec identity of its originality.
The Family
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jim Abbott Kootenay East, BC
Mr. Speaker, the importance of the Canadian family is beyond question. It is vital to the well-being of our society. It is vital to the nurturing of our children. It is vital to the preservation of our sense of justice, our values and our convictions.
Given the significance of the family's role in society, state or special interest agendas must not be allowed to diminish the role of the family. The freedom of the family to raise its children according to its own unique needs and convictions must be
preserved. Government programs should encourage rather than discourage parental responsibility for their family and any trends that demean the role of the family must be challenged.
Canadian families have been lacking a clear, strong federal voice. My colleagues and I intend to change that and provide leadership by speaking for the family and developing policy alternatives that would encourage, strengthen and protect the fabric of this most basic unit of our society.
National Transportation Week
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John Maloney Erie, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak about National Transportation Week which took place last week, June 5 to June 11.
The importance of the transportation component to business is fundamental. We are reminded of it almost every day. Transportation plays an essential role in the competitive cycle. In the business community where advantages are harder than ever to come by, efficient, intermodal and competitively priced transportation is essential to success.
With the emergence of a truly global economy, the ability to forecast and adapt to international and national change is essential for transportation.
Given the world-wide demand for effective intermodal services, it is most appropriate the theme of the 25th National Transportation Week was "Intermodalism: The Perfect Fit".
We can also be proud of the dedication, professionalism and hard work of the scores of men and women who keep our transportation industries on the go year round.
Department Of The Environment
Statements By Members
June 13th, 1994 / 2:10 p.m.
Paul Steckle Huron—Bruce, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind members of the House as well as all other Canadians of the anniversary of the Department of the Environment last Saturday, June 11.
In just 23 years Environment Canada has made significant contributions to our understanding of the environment and the consequences of our interaction with it. The department in broadening its approach to environmental issues no longer focuses on individual problems but treats the entire ecosystem as a unit of interdependent elements.
In keeping with the department's quest for sustainable development and the notion that everything we do affects the environment, we as Canadians should continue to do what we can to help preserve our planet for the future.
The Late Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
David Berger Saint-Henri—Westmount, QC
Mr. Speaker, those concerned about humanist values and religious faith have lost a powerful voice and a champion with the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, spiritual leader of the Lubavitch Hasidic community.
Rabbi Schneerson operated from Brooklyn but his was a vision without boundaries and without borders. He was not a parochial figure. He cared and spoke for people of all walks of life and in all parts of the world.
He was a tireless supporter of prayer in schools, Christian as well as Jewish. He built the movement which today has representatives in every centre of Jewish life working to build a better quality of life for Jews and non-Jews alike.
We are witnessing in his departure the end of an era. I am sure, though, that it is not the end of the ideals of Jewish values and Jewish internationalism which he championed.
I would ask all members of the House to join me in extending our condolences to the Lubavitch community and our hope that his inspiration will help them to continue his good work.


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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This downtown San Diego hotel is 5 blocks from the restaurants and nightlife of Gaslamp Quarter, 8 blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, and 9 blocks from Petco Park. San Diego Bay and the Embarcadero are 2 blocks away; Santa Fe Depot and a trolley station are 1 block from the hotel.
The 500 West Hotel shares a renovated 1920s landmark building with a full-service YMCA (surcharge). A common-area gourmet kitchen, dining area, and living room with a 50-inch flat-screen TV are on site. WiFi in common areas is complimentary. Outside, guests have access to a large courtyard area. Motor boating, water skiing, windsurfing are available 2 blocks away in San Diego Bay. Nearby parking is available for a fee.
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 259
- Number of floors - 6
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
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- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
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- Offsite parking discounted rates available
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator (on request)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Room Amenities
- Shared bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel shares a building with a full-service YMCA (minimal surcharge applies). The YMCA features an indoor basketball court, running track, steam room, sauna, and spa tub, as well as free weights and numerous fitness machines. Yoga and stretching classes are also offered.
Bay-front running and cycling paths are located along the Embarcadero, five blocks from the hotel. Local beaches such as Mission Bay Aquatic Park and Balboa Park offer numerous recreational activities. Coronado Beach is 6.5 miles away, and Coronado Golf Course (open to the public) is six miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Basketball on site
- Fishing on site
- Motor boating on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Boat tours nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
- Dogs and cats only
- 1 per room (up to 50 lb)
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
- Deposit: USD 50 per stay
- Cleaning deposit: USD 125 per stay
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
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Linckia laevigata
Linckia laevigata (sometimes called the "blue Linckia" or Blue Star) is a species of sea star (commonly known as a starfish) in the shallow waters of tropical "Indo-Pacific" (a biogeographic region of the Earth's seas, comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting the two in the general area of Indonesia). The variation ("Polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found is pure, dark or light blue, although observers find the aqua, purple or orange variation throughout the ocean. These sea stars may grow up to 30 cm in diameter, with rounded tips at each of the arms — some individuals may bear lighter or darker spots along each of their arms. Individual specimens are typically firm in texture, possessing the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to most of other members of the family Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and is typically found in sparse density throughout its range. Blue Stars live subtidally, or sometimes intertidally, on fine (sand) or hard substrata.
The genus Linckia, as is true of other species of starfish, is recognized by scientists as being possessed of remarkable regenerative capabilities, and endowed with powers of defensive autotomy against predators:[citation needed] Although not yet documented, it is believed that L. laevigata may be able to reproduce asexually, as does the related species Linckia multifora (another denizen of tropical seas, but of differing coloration, i.e., pink or reddish mottled with white and yellow, which has been observed reproducing asexually in captivity).[citation needed] Linckia multifora produce 'comets', or separated arms, from the mother individual; these offspring proceed to grow four tiny stubs of arms ready for growth to maturity. L. laevigata is apparently not an exception to this behavior, as many individuals observed in nature are missing arms or, on occasion, in the comet form.[citation needed]
Some species of other reef inhabitants prey on this species of sea star. Various Pufferfishes, Charonia species (triton shells), harlequin shrimp and even some sea anemones have been observed to eat the whole or a part of the sea star.[citation needed] The Blue Linckia is also prone to parasitization by a species of parasitic gastropod (Thyca crystallina).[citation needed] Commensal associations sometimes play part on this echinoderm's life; animals like Periclimenes shrimp are sometimes found commensally on the oral or aboral surface of the animal, picking up mucus and detritus.[citation needed]
This sea star is fairly popular with marine aquarium hobbyists, where it requires a proper, slow acclimatization before entering the tank system, and an adequate food source similar to that found in its natural habitat; many specimens have died because of improper acclimatization procedures, or because of malnutrition.[citation needed] Generally thought of[says who?] as a detritivore, many sources[citation needed] maintain that this species will indefinitely graze throughout the aquarium for organic films or sedentary, low-growing organisms such as sponges and algae. Depending on how abundant the food source is, as well as such factors as the conditions of shipping, acclimatization, and water quality, this species has been kept in captivity with variable success. This species has yet to be bred in captivity for sustainable harvest.
This species has long been a staple of the sea-shell trade, which involves marketing dried sea star tests (skeletons) for curios or decoration. Some regions of their habitat have seen significant population decline due to the continuous harvesting by the sea-shell and tourism industries.
See also
- Shimek R.L.; Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species; T.F.H. Publications; New Jersey; ISBN 1-890087-66-1


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With spring just around the corner, dog owners are probably looking forward to long walks in the nice weather with their canine companions. While more exercise and time outside is always beneficial for dogs, there are certain dangers that come with the new season, including potential insect bites.
There are a number of biting insects with saliva that can be irritating or poisonous to dogs, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. While fleas and ticks may be the most common, pet owners need to be on the look out for spiders, bees and other bugs that could cause health problems for a canine. If a pet owner suspects their dog has been bitten by an insect, it's best to take them to a veterinarian right away.
Clinical signs of insect bites include swelling and redness at the site of the bite, raised bumps or hives on the body, a swollen face or muzzle, vomiting and difficulty breathing. If a canine is allergic to a certain bug, they may suffer from anaphylactic shock, which could mean they will need dog shots immediately. While a severe allergic reaction can be very dangerous, in most cases the prognosis for bug bites in dogs is very good, VCA reports.


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By TIMES STAFF
Published April 30, 2007
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay needs weekday volunteers to serve as office assistants for various shelter departments. Help is needed with graphics, Web design and data entry. Animal lovers will enjoy a volunteer opportunity that is vital to saving homeless pets and will meet and network with fellow animal lovers with similar interests. Call 727 586-3591, ext. 127.
Guardians ad litem needed for children
More than 1, 000 children in Pinellas County need someone to be their voice in the courtroom, and the county's guardian ad litem program hopes that could be you.
You can learn about becoming a guardian ad litem by attending a one-hour orientation held each week on Thursdays. The time of the orientation is varied to accommodate the schedule of prospective volunteers.
Guardians ad litem speak on behalf of abused, abandoned or neglected children in Pinellas County courts. As a child's advocate, a guardian ad litem becomes familiar with the child and case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring and stable environment. Guardians ad litem receive training and ongoing supervision to help them make a positive difference in the lives of children.
Call (727) 464-6528 to sign up for an orientation. For information, go to www.guardianadlitem6.org.
Bothered by litter? Call this number
Keep Pinellas Beautiful has a new 24-hour litter reporting hotline residents can use to report litter problems: (727) 210-4663.
The litter hotline is designed for large-scale litter problems or those that pose a public safety hazard, such as cases where items could create traffic problems. Examples include:
- Road or environmental hazards.
- Illegal dumping.
- Areas with major litter problems, such as storm drains with shopping carts or bulky items in them, or places like businesses with widespread litter problems.
The hotline is not for reporting code enforcement problems such as overgrown lawns or minor instances of littering.
Action to remove the trash/litter is taken by Keep Pinellas Beautiful Staff or coordination with the appropriate city or county department.
Callers will need to provide a street address or intersection, description of the litter problem and a contact phone number. Keep Pinellas Beautiful will coordinate with the appropriate city or county departments to address litter reports.
Call (727) 210-4663 during regular business hours or visit the Web site at www.keep pinellasbeautiful.org.
Teen volunteer guide available
To promote youth volunteerism and help students complete service projects, the Volunteer Action Center and 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares has published the Pinellas County Teen Guide to Service Learning.
The guide lists 26 agencies in Pinellas that have volunteer opportunities for teens who need to complete 75 hours for the Bright Futures scholarship or for other programs.
For a free copy, call 211 or visit www.211tampabay.org. The 211 information line has information on health and human services in Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties. To reach the information line from a phone that's blocked from making three-digit calls, call 210-4211.
Hearing-impaired program expanded
The Deaf and Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay has expanded its no-cost telephone loan services, which include amplified telephone and equipment usage, at the following locations: Largo Library, Clearwater Library, Palm Harbor Library, Dunedin Senior Center, Safety Harbor Library, the Upper Tampa Bay Library, St. Petersburg Sunshine Center, Gulfport Senior Center and the Gulf Beaches Library. Call (727) 399-9983 for dates and times.
Small business program upgraded
Pinellas County has revised and renamed what used to be known as the Small Business Assistance Program.
Under its new name, the Small Business Enterprise Program allows qualified vendors to bid for county purchases from $2, 000 to $10, 000.
The program is designed to benefit all small businesses principally located in Pinellas County, regardless of the gender or race of their owners, with sales and staffing below established limits. Employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees and annual gross revenue of less than $2-million are eligible.
To learn more, call 464-3148 or e-mail email@example.com An online application is available at www.pinellascounty.org/ purchase/sbap1.htm.
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Harley "Big H" Hulke
COURTLAND – Harley "Big H" Hulke, 82, of Courtland died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Church in Courtland with Pastor Melvin Schwark officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, rural Courtland. Because of space limitations at the church, if you feel you do not want to attend the service the family would like to invite you to a reception being held at the Courtland Recreational Center after the committal at the cemetery, at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Visitation will be Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, NORTH CHAPEL, and on Sunday for one hour prior to the time of service at the church. To sign the guest book or to leave an online condolence to the family go to www.mvfh.org.
Harley is survived by his wife, Sylvia, a resident at Orchard Hills in New Ulm; daughters, Vicky (Neal) Gleason of Courtland, Wendy (Chad) Ellwein of Watertown, Wis., Tracy (Bill) Stuewe of St. Peter; sons, Ricky (Mary) Hulke and Randy (Deb) Hulke all of Nicollet, Perry (Joan) Hulke and Corey (Kelly) Hulke all of Courtland; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Mae (Ron) Kollmann of Courtland; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Orlyn Martens of New Ulm, and Oliver and Pearl Martens of Nicollet, and special friend, "Brother Epke" Elmer of Courtland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marilyn Martens in 1997 and a brother in infancy.
Harley Elton Hulke, the son of Alfred and Luella (Kohn) Hulke was born on Sept. 17, 1930 in Courtland Township, Nicollet County. He attended the Immanuel Lutheran School in rural Courtland. On Sept. 22, 1950 Harley was united in marriage to Sylvia Poehler at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Courtland. Harley lived his entire life farming in Courtland Township and remained a part of the farming operation up until his entrance into the nursing home in September of 2012.
"The Big H" loved to bowl, bowling on the farmers league for over 40 years and was secretary of the league for most of those years. He also loved to drive his tractors and his gator, and loved playing cards in Courtland and Cambria. Harley was a member of the Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He had also served on the AMPI Board, the MVL Board, the Courtland Rec Center Board, and the Courtland Township Board for 30 years. Memorials are preferred by the family to be designated to the Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Church


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Rack of Lamb
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 racks of lamb, "frenched" (see note)
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible. Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute. Place the lamb in a roasting or sheet pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Roast the lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.
Note: "Frenching" refers to scraping the meat off the tips of the bones. Ask your butcher to leave 1/8 inch of fat on the meat.
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'There is going to be a huge percentage increase in burned area,' says one scientist.Alaska east through Siberia. In Canada, the average amount of land burned annually by wildfires has doubled since the 1970s, according to Mike Flannigan, a professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta. "And we expect another doubling to quadrupling of fire over this next century," said Flannigan. "We attribute this — and I'll be quite clear — to human-caused climate change."
Boreal forests could be contributors to global warming rather than mitigating forces against it.reserves in the boreal dwarf those of Indonesia," he said. "If these go, emissions from the Indonesian fires would be a drop in the bucket."
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Topic: Columns of type "double" and unit tests
Have been hunting around for a while on various Rails forums and have not found anything mentioning this...
Ruby: ruby 1.8.4 (2005-12-24) [x86_64-linux]
Rails: 1.2.1
ActiveRecord: 1.15.1
MySQL: mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.24a, for pc-linux-gnu (x86_64) using readline 5.1
We have some tables that have columns of type "double". We can use migrations to create these columns just fine. However, when we run unit tests that check values of these columns, the tests fail because the test database gets generated with all the double columns changed to float columns.
I've poked around in the ActiveRecord code and have found that columns of type double really aren't supported. It seems like the migrations we have written that define columns of type double are working due to an accident, not by design. I know that the ruby type Float is double-precision and will handle the MySQL double columns values, but the ActiveRecord code that creates the test database schema when running tests just doesn't do the right thing.
My question: is this a bug or by design? If it is by design, should I just rewrite the tests to ignore the precision of the results?
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Yeah it all is subjective. And like I said I do dig "Cloud 9", but I prefer the "Double Fantasy"/"Milk & Honey" Lennon tracks to it as well (1980 Lennon & "Imagine" are my fave Lennon works with "Plastic Ono Band" just a hair breadth behind them).
"Thirty-Three & 1/3" has always been a favorite. I actually love it up there with "All Things Must Pass", and with the aforementioned Lennon albums rank as my fave Beatles solo works. I preferred "Brainwashed" to "Cloud 9" instantly, and it's the last album in my fave half dozen solo Beatles albums. I like pretty much everything about it better, though there is a somewhat similar feel to them.
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New technologies that ease installation and maintenance, along with highly saturated neutrals, are the trends driving porcelain tile for the contract market in 2013.
Self-cleaning tiles
Self-cleaning and antimicrobial treatments offer another level of functionality for contract spaces, such as hotels, restaurants, spas and medical facilities. Italy's Casalgrande Padana and U.S.-based Crossville Inc. recently added Toto's Hydrotect technology to its tile, which adds antimicrobial, self-cleaning and air purifying effects to the tile surfaces. Hydrotect adds a nontoxic titanium dioxide (TiO2) coating to tile surfaces during the glazing and coating process. With its hydrophilic and photocatalytic properties, the coating kills odor-causing bacteria, reduces dirt and oil accumulation and rids the air of odors and nitrous oxide, said Lindsey Waldrep, vice president of marketing for Crossville.
Casalgrande Padana added the technology in fall 2012, and Crossville will follow suit in June 2013, offering the technology as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections at an additional cost.
Hydrotect is a coating applied to tile during a second firing process that occurs after the tile is traditionally glazed and fired. This treatment will not wash or wear off over time. It is not visible and does not alter the appearance of the tile.
"We are not early adopters, and in some cases that is good," Waldrep said. "What we have is Toto's fourth generation technology. It is the latest and greatest version of it. They have tweaked the formulas a) to improve how they work and, b) for U.S. EPA regulations. Frankly, it had a lot to do with trust and us feeling like the technology was something that we should invest in. It came to a point where the technology is irrefutable and our partnership with Toto is a lasting joint venture."
Slim panels
Slim panel tile technology continues to gain steam with architects and designers. The panels are designed for wall tile installation, indoors or out, and can be placed over existing tile to reduce installation time and cut the mess of demolition.
Crossville introduced a new line of porcelain panels as part of its Laminam brand, Crossville's U.S. distributorship of thin-panel porcelain products manufactured by Laminam S.p.A. called Collection. The line features 18 colors that range from brights to versatile neutrals created to work together, allowing designers to custom combinations and patterns, or apply them individually.
Collection porcelain panels, which measure 3.4' x 10' in size and 3 millimeters in thickness, are recommended for vertical surfaces, including interior and exterior walls, doors and cabinet facings, as well as horizontal surfaces such as countertops.
Italian tile firm Lea Ceramiche showcased its Slimtech technology at Coverings, which uses 3 millimeter laminated porcelain in 40" x 40" sizes. The thin slab can be installed over old surfaces as floors, walls or ceilings, applied to building exteriors, and used as countertops.
Versatile neutrals
By providing a strong neutral base of floor tiles, suppliers can answer the need for a variety of commercial projects. Florida Tile's Time/2.0 collection is a commercial grade floor and wall tile that comes in an extensive palette of nine colors.
"We have been trying to build our commercial business and now we have everything we need to support it — the merchandising, a team of sales representatives and the technical material," said Florida Tile marketing director Sean Cilona. "This is a one-size-fits-all commercial line with 90 SKUs."
Cilona said Time/2.0 is designed to be a staple in any design library. It is available in 12 x 12, 6 x 24, 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 in three finishes natural, polished and textured, all rectified. The collection also includes trims.
Daltile also continues to respond to the emerging trends driving today's commercial designs. Wood looks, dimensionality, plank sizes and the use of larger format sizes are all trends that the company anticipates will continue to remain popular for years to come.
"We strive to ensure we have depth in our product offerings, provide competitive pricing and continue to deliver product innovation," said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile.
This spring the company launched five new collections: Parkway, a minimalistic stained concrete look; Bay Bridge, a wood-look porcelain in plank shape; a natural travertine look called Cortona; a marble visual, Florentine; and, Mosaic Traditions, which is a blend of stone and glass accent tile.
"This new product launch represents the 'best in class' our customers know and expect from Daltile, and our ongoing commitment to those looking for total design versatility in the products they choose," Kirk-Rolley added.
Marazzi uses 3D imaging technology to recreate the look of natural wood on porcelain with its Harmony collection. It comes in three modern shades of brown and a white. "This tile looks like wood but performs better since it withstands water as well as freezing conditions, which most woods cannot," said marketing director Marianne Cox. The collection contains 21 percent recycled content and offers a bevy of installation options.
In addition, Marazzi's new Perseo collection is an alternative to natural stone that can be used as part of the company's energy-efficient ventilated wall systems, thanks in particular to its frost resistance and rectified edges. "Perseo contains 45 percent recycled content, no VOCs and has low life cycle costs," Cox added.
This stone-look porcelain can be used as part of Marazzi's ventilated wall system.
Laminam by Crossville unveils Collection, a new line of thin-panel porcelain tile in 18 colors.
Casalgrande Padana introduced Toto's Hydrotect technology through its Bios Self Cleaning Ceramics.


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Is that what they teach you at the temple volnutt-stein?
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The Episcopallian road is easy and wide, for many go through it to find destruction. lol sorry channeling Isa.
St Johns wort is a natural herb for depression. (But you can't take this with others medications).Omega 3 are quite helpful. could help you recover in a short time (fish oils good)Memor-X is good for memory (vitamins / phynenaline) Homeopathy is alternative medicine, might also be helpful.but exercising is the best.
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The Miami Open Tennis Tournament is played each spring at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida just outside Miami. This men's and women's event is one of the most popular stops on the ATP tennis tour. Many fans from South America come up to Miami to watch the best players in tennis compete $5 plus million in prize money. It is commonly called the Miami Masters, Miami Open or the "Winter Wimbledon", but has officially been the Miami Open, NASDAQ-100 Open, the Lipton Championships and ATP Masters 1000 Tournament. The event includes Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles.
Since its inception in 1985, the top players in the world have played – and won – the tournament. Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Ivan Lendel have all held up the trophy on the men's side. Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf are a handful of the women's champions at the Miami Masters. The Miami Open draw is the second most talented draw in U.S. tennis, outside of the US Open Tennis Tournament. The tournament was previously known as the Ericsson Open, and the Sony Ericsson Open. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Miami Open tennis tickets.
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The Miami Open is played annually at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (459 votes).
In short: Now I understand why everyone goes on about the hills. I know now for next timeDate of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Challenging, but rewarding and what a great day for it!In full: Would have been nice if the traffic opposing the runners had been going a little slower, especially 'Postman Pat'!! Overall though: great scenery, challenging course and although a bit pricey I would do it again. Just not today!Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Great scenery. Road race with 2 fair sized hills at the beginning and end with another smaller one in the middleDate of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Beautiful day, felt welcome (for a novice) & well organized In full: First 10K for many years & first race since return to running. Really enjoyed the event and has inspired me for the year. Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: My first 10k and i'm hookedIn full: Was worried about the hills before I started but discovered that they weren't nearly as bad as some people had made out. My first 10k race and enjoyed every minute of it. Will definately be back next year. Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: HILLS HILLS HILLSIn full: three hills that are very steep is what i was told try mountains instead. Very Good for hill work and nice down hills to try and help you recover. Run down to the finish seamed to take forever. But a nice day had by allDate of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Hills spoiled the PB potential!In full: Graded starting points were a good idea, but didn't seem to be observed by the runners.Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Double Ouchy!In full: One word - Hilly.Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: i have never seen hills like theseIn full: very good race, very well organised but the 1st hill was awful and knowing that you had to do it again later was very demoralising. overall a good race and as my 1st 10K definitely a PB!Date of review: February 4, 2007
In short: Pleasant day for a steady run but disappointing organisation this yearIn full: I was disappointed that this year at so few toilets that caused chaos for the last 10 minutes before the start. Not the usual goodie bag at the finish having to try and hold everything rather than having the bag like previous years. and most frustrating being told to park in the overflow car park, never had to do that before, was generally disappointed with the organisation this year, but no major issues.Date of review: February 4, 2007
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Topic: ugly controller
Hi, my main controller is getting very ugly, not at all dry. In trying to clean it up a bit, im unclear on the rules/best practices of controller, so here are some questions?
- can I call one method in a controller from another? (if so are there any limitations) (im looking for the eqivalent of java servlet forward)
(I know I can redirect_to, but I dont like this because it causes an extra round trip to the browser, right??)
- if I cant do above, how can I get rid of repeating code in the following situation:
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The great majority of female A. mellifera in a hive are sterile workers. Only queens mate and lay eggs. Normally there is only a single reproductive queen in a hive.
During periods of suitably mild weather in spring and summer, males leave the hive and gather at "drone assembly areas" near the hive. Virgin queens will fly through these areas, attracting the males with pheromones. The males pursue, and attempt to mate with the queen in flight. Sometimes a "comet" forms, as a cluster of males forms around the female, with a string of other males trying to catch up. Each male who succeeds in mating drops away, and dies within a few hours or days. Males who do not mate will continue to loiter in the assembly areas until they mate or die trying. Queens will mate with up to 10 males in a single flight.
Queens may mate with males from their own hive, or from other hives in the area. The queen's mating behavior is centered around finding the best place to mate beforehand, by taking directional flights for a period of time, lasting no more than a couple of days. Afterward, she leaves the hive and flies to mate with drones in an assembly area. This normally starts to occur after their first week of birth. The queen does this up to four times. After this congregate of mating has occurred, she never mates again in her lifetime. (Adjare, 1990; Sammataro and Avitabile, 1998; Tarpy and Page Jr., 2000)
Mating System: Polyandrous; Eusocial
Apis mellifera queens are the primary reproducers of the nest and all of the activities of the colony are centered around their reproductive behaviors and their survival. The queen is the only fertile female in the colony. She lays eggs nearly continuously throughout the year, sometimes pausing in late fall in cold climates. A particularly fertile queen may lay as many as 1,000 eggs/day, and 200,000 eggs in her lifetime. It takes a queen about 16 days to reach adulthood, and another week or more to begin laying eggs. Males take about 24 days to emerge as adults, and begin leaving the nest for assembly areas a few days after that.
Queen honeybees can control whether or not an egg they lay is fertilized. Unfertilized eggs develop as males and are haploid (have only one set of chromosomes). Fertilized eggs are diploid (two sets of chromosomes) and develop as workers or new queens, depending on how they are fed as larvae. Queens may increase the ratio of male to female eggs they lay if they are diseased or injured, or in response to problems in the colony.
Healthy, well-fed honeybee colonies reproduce by "swarming." The workers in the colony begin by producing numerous queen larvae. Shortly before the new queens emerge, the resident, egg-laying queen leaves the hive, taking up to half the workers with her. This "swarm" forms a temporary group in a tree nearby, while workers scout for a suitable location for a new hive. Once they find one, the swarm moves into the space, and begins building comb and starting the process of food collection and reproduction again.
Meanwhile at the old hive, the new queens emerge from their cells. If the population of workers is large enough, and there are few queens emerging, then the first one or two may leave with "afterswarms" of workers. After the swarming is completed, any remaining new queens try to sting and kill each other, continuing to fight until all but one is dead. After her competition is removed, the surviving queen begins to lay eggs.
Normally the pheromones secreted by a healthy queen prevent workers from reproducing, but if a colony remains queenless for long, some workers will begin laying eggs. These eggs are unfertilized, and so develop as males. (Adjare, 1990; Milne and Milne, 2000; Sammataro and Avitabile, 1998; Tarpy and Page Jr., 2000)
Key Reproductive Features: Iteroparous; Seasonal breeding; Gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); Sexual; Induced ovulation; Fertilization; Fertilization :: Internal; Oviparous; Sperm-storing
Colonies typically swarm once or twice a year, usually at the beginning of the season that provides the most nectar.
Late spring until the winter months
As in most eusocial insects, the offspring of fertile females (queens) are cared for other members of the colony. In honeybees, the caretakers are sterile females, daughters of the queen, called workers.
Workers build and maintain the comb where young bees are raised, gather food (nectar and pollen) feed and tend larvae, and defend the hive and its young from predators and parasites.
Young queens inherit their hive from their mothers. Often several new queens emerge after the old queen leaves with a swarm to found a new colony. The new queens fight for control of the hive, and only one survives the conflict. (Adjare, 1990; Sammataro and Avitabile, 1998)
Parental Investment: Pre-fertilization; Pre-fertilization :: Protecting; Pre-fertilization :: Protecting :: Female; Pre-hatching/birth; Pre-hatching/birth :: Provisioning; Pre-hatching/birth :: Provisioning :: Female; Pre-hatching/birth :: Protecting; Pre-hatching/birth :: Protecting :: Female; Pre-weaning/fledging; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Provisioning; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Provisioning :: Female; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Protecting; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Protecting :: Female; Pre-independence; Pre-independence :: Provisioning; Pre-independence :: Provisioning :: Female; Pre-independence :: Protecting; Pre-independence :: Protecting :: Female; Inherits maternal/paternal territory; Maternal position in the dominance hierarchy affects status of young


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From November 29 to December 8, the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach hosts the world famous Radio City Rockettes and their Christmas Spectacular. The Rockettes were first formed in 1925 by choreographer Russell Markert and, at the time, were known as the Missouri Rockets. Following a move to NYC, the dance troupe became the Rockettes and performed at the opening of Radio City Music Hall in 1932. The first Christmas Spectacular was staged in 1933 and has since become the cornerstone of the Rockette repertoire. PBI.com talked with two current Rockettes, Jeanne Cargill and Laura Iberg, about their experiences with the organization and the Christmas Spectacular show.
PBI.com: When did you first decide you wanted to be a Rockette?
Laura Iberg: I started dancing at the young age of 3 and I did that all throughout school. I first saw the Rockettes live when they came to The Fox in St. Louis, Missouri, and ever since then I was like 'Oh my gosh, I want to be a Rockette!' I'd seen them growing up at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but after I saw them live I was like 'this is my goal and I'm going to work at it.' And my dance instructor growing up said 'You have such long legs, that's what you should do!' So, I kept auditioning and it took me four tries [before] I finally got the call.
Jeanne Cargill: I danced from a young age as well and I really loved tap, and the Rockettes really do some good tapping. So, that was my first draw to them when I was younger. And then, as an adult, I participated in their Summer Intensive program; you spend about five days training with a Rockette, learning bits of choreography, and you get a behind-the-scenes idea of what really is entailed in the job.
What is the audition process like?
LI: You have to do a jazz combination, we tap and we kick and then we usually will do another jazz combination as well. It's a two-day process; they have the open call and then they make quite a few cuts throughout the day depending on how many women show up. Usually there's at least four to five, possibly 600 ladies wrapped around Radio City, so it's quite a long day that first day. Then, we come back the second day for the call back and they videotape us. And then, we wait until we hopefully get a call.
What is the height requirement to be a Rockette? I read that it's about 5'6" to 5'10"?
JC: 5'10.5", you were so close!
I also read that you stick the taller Rockettes in the middle when you do the kick line so that everyone appears to be the same height?
JC: It's our first day of rehearsals, we take off our shoes and we line up from the very tallest to the very less tall — we don't say shortest. And we file stage left, stage right, so that gives you your less tall girls at the end and your taller girls in the middle, and that's your spot for the season.
LI: [That gives] the illusion we're all the same height.
Now, tell me about the kicks.
LI: Well, we're known for our famous eye-high kicks. So, basically, you're looking out and up towards [the back of] the theater. We might have certain lights we might look at for a focus point, but then you want your toe to reach your eye. And that's how we all maintain that perfect eye-high level.
What is your daily rehearsal like?
JC: We rehearse six days a week, six hours a day. It starts usually end of September or beginning of October, depending upon which troupe you are in. We'll do that for about a month and a half; it's a pretty long rehearsal process because everything has to be just so.
You mentioned different troupes, how is it broken up?
JC: We have two lines of 36 in New York, because in the height of December the schedule can get quite lengthy, and they'll have shows going on from 8 in the morning through 8 in the evening. So, we share the schedule with two casts. And then on the road—
LI: We have one touring city group that will go to Atlanta, West Palm Beach and Tampa, and then we have another group that's sent down to Nashville.
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Chamber opposes Dayton's tax plan
NEW ULM – The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce pushed hard against Gov. Mark Dayton's proposals for an overhaul of the state tax system on Wednesday during a tour of the state.
Chamber Communication Director Jim Pumarlo said the Chamber expected numerous tax proposals from Dayton this year because he campaigned on items like taxing the top income earners. The Chamber finds the majority of the proposals unacceptable.
"[Dayton's] budget has huge increases in spending and huge increases in taxes. But, we see little reform in either," said Pumarlo.
The Chamber's objections focused on three items: the business-to-business tax, the creation of a fourth tier income tax and a $500 property tax rebate.
On the business-to-business tax, Pumarlo said the Chamber finds it completely objectionable as a " hidden pyramid tax." He said that while Dayton's proposal lowers the overall sales tax from 6.875 to 5.5 percent, businesses will incur all kinds of expense in creating a product. These expenses would be passed onto the product's final cost.
"People will see they are paying the direct sales tax on the items they buy. They may not realize they are also paying for each cost incurred on creating the product along the way, making it more expensive," said Pumarlo.
He said the Chamber is especially concerned about business gain costs because services such as legal advise, accounting, human resources and computer services are needed.
The Chamber also objected to the creation of a fourth tier income tax bracket of top earners, which increases their taxes to 9.85 percent. The main objection is that the tax will cripple the state's ability to attract the top talent. Some small businesses flow their business income through personal income taxes, meaning the tax would take money out of business, he said.
Pumarlo said the Chamber's primary position is to seek a revenue neutral budget that prioritizes all possible spending cuts and efficiencies before reaching for tax increases as a last resort. When asked what the Chamber position on tax fairness would be if Dayton were pushing increased taxes on top earners even under a revenue neutral budget, Pumarlo said the Chamber values competitiveness more.
"[Tax] fairness is really in the eye of the beholder. For example, some folks would say that a fair tax is one where everyone pays the same rate. However, if we want a more progressive income tax system where wealthier pay more than the lower incomes, Minnesota already has one of the top three most progressive income tax structures in the nation, according to data from the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence (formerly Minnesota Taxpayers Association)," said Pumarlo in a follow-up e-mail.
Finally, the Chamber objected to Dayton's proposal of a $500 rebate to all Minnesota homeowners on the property taxes. Pumarlo said property tax relief should be based instead on need. He said that the approach was taken in the 1970s and under Gov. Jesse Ventura, but failed because schools and businesses only saw it as an opening to raise tax levies without negative political consequences.
Pumarlo said the Chamber agreed with some things in the Dayton budget. First, It supports the two-year freeze on statewide businesses' property taxes. Second, it strongly supports collecting sales tax on online purchases. Pumarlo said there are already laws where the items should be taxed, so the emphasis is more of an enforcement issue, He said the biggest problem with not strongly pursing taxes for online sales is that Minnesota's storefront business end up being show rooms for purchases that are ultimately made online. He said the problem creates an unfair disadvantage to brick-and-mortar stores.
Finally, the Chamber actually has no position on the any "sin tax," particularly Dayton's proposal to increase taxes on cigarette packs by 94 cents.
Pumarlo said the Chamber plans to see how DFL legislators react to Dayton's proposals in the coming weeks before moving forward its own plans.
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Children are clapping, drumming and chanting to learn fractions at a California elementary school. It seems to be working, concludes a study which will be published in Educational Studies in Mathematics.
"If students don't understand fractions early on, they often struggle with algebra and mathematical reasoning later in their schooling," said Susan Courey, assistant professor of special education at San Francisco State University.
Students in Academic Music scored 50 percent higher on a fraction test than students in the regular math class. Lower-performing students narrowed the gap with high achievers.
Fourth-grade math scores have soared since a San Bruno school adopted Academic Music, reports the San Jose Mercury News.
On Tuesday, 29 children at Allen Elementary School tapped out a rhythm with drumsticks as (Endre) Balogh stepped and clapped in 4/4 time at the front of the class. He stepped four times per beat. One clap equaled a whole note, two claps indicated two half notes, and so on.
"Which is larger, the whole note or the half note?" he asked.
"Whole note," one of the third-graders replied.
"Whole note, but why?" the teacher said.
"Because it's longer," another student called out.
Toones Academic Music, a nonprofit, is working to expand the program to more schools.
Coach G has tips for teaching "the dreaded f word, fractions."


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This 1-1/2 hour weekly support group will be run by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Lactation Consultant (RLC) Sharen Medrano. Sharen currently works as an IBCLC at a Women, Infants & Childrens (WIC) program in the Bronx while she maintains her private practice in NYC. Says Sharen "Unique to my lactation practice is the belief that in order to help mothers succeed with breastfeeding, continuous support should be made available. Through emails, text messages or phone calls, I keep in touch with clients to help them achieve their personal breastfeeding goals, whether it's 2 days, 2 months, or 2 years and beyond."


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The demographics of Business Jet Traveler's audience are eye-popping. According to one survey, 57 percent of you are CEOs or in other C-level positions.
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I've worked for a variety of magazine publishers in my career—from giants like Time Inc., which has (or at least had) tens of thousands of staffers, to small, privately owned operations like AIN Publications, my employer for the last decade. In every case, what most determined whether the company was innovative, enjoyable to work for and successful was not some corporate mission statement, not the audience the magazines addressed, not the financial resources the publisher possessed. It was the people I dealt with there every day. Were they smart, dedicated, creative and likable…or not?
September 16, 2014
After I interviewed Honeywell CEO Dave Cote for this issue's cover story, he showed me around his Morristown, New Jersey office, which is a large, light-filled space crammed floor to ceiling with mementos of his years of travel across the globe.
September 2, 2014
Every time you turn around these days, you hear about another person on a medically restricted diet. The reasons range from lactose intolerance to autoimmune conditions to life-threatening allergies.
August 6, 2014
I came away from my recent interview with cable TV pioneer and luxury resorts owner Sheila Johnson captivated by the impact she is making on the world. Her professional and philanthropic accomplishments are too numerous to list here.
July 30, 2014
Which bizav provider leads the industry? Maybe it's Jet Edge International, whose website announces that it is "the leading large-cabin aircraft-management and charter company in the U.S." Then again, perhaps it's Magellan Jets, "the leader in domestic and international private jet travel."
July 8, 2014
You'd never call David Diehl "average," but in many ways he epitomizes the average business jet traveler. Like most readers of this magazine, he regularly utilizes private aviation to maximize family time while simultaneously advancing a high-level career.
July 6, 2014
When we interviewed entrepreneur Mark Cuban back in 2010, he explained how he purchased a Gulfstream GV online. First, he looked at info about the jet on the manufacturer's website and sent an e-mail to set up a demo flight for his pilot, who reported back that he loved the airplane.
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It's time again for our annual Readers' Choice poll—the biggest and most authoritative such survey in the bizav field. I hope you'll agree that it's worth 10 minutes of your time to participate.
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Somerset Community College's Transitional Education Division offers courses in mathematics, reading, student success, and writing to help prepare our students for entry-level courses. Students who score below a 19 in mathematics, 20 in reading or 18 in writing on the ACT or those that did not take the ACT are required to take the Compass. SCC uses the student's Compass scores to place them in to the appropriate courses to ensure student success in entry-level courses. Please see the KCTCS Student Assessment & Placement Policy for additional information. If you need to take the Compass contact the SCC Assessment Center.
We are currently redesigning our reading (RDG) and writing (ENC) courses to ensure they are efficient for the student. Our mathematics (MAT) courses have already undergone a renovation with great success. Below you will find out more about each of our offerings.
Do you have questions about SCC, like…
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FYE 105 Achieving Academic Success is the BEST general education course to take that will help you map out your First Year Experience at SCC. This class will help you with Student email, Student Self Service and BlackBoard! FYE 105 will help you become a better student by giving you tips and tricks on how to study and overcome the stresses of college life. FYE 105 will help you FOCUS on a plan of study that is right for you! You will get a MAP (my academic plan) to achieve your degree. You will get a jump start on college resources and how to get involved. Come join the course that is geared to learning about you and your needs for a better life, a better education and a better experience here at SCC!
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The writing courses prepare students for college level English (ENG 101) & other 100 level courses. Our ENC 90 and ENC 91 courses are combined in one classroom & offer students an accelerated pathway. With the accelerated pathway it is possible for students to complete their ENC course at midterm & begin the next one in the sequence if needed. Both ENC courses are available online but does not have the same acceleration pathway as our in seat courses.
Our reading courses prepare students for reading college level materials. New for fall 2013 our RDG 20 and 30 will be combined in one classroom. We will also be offering students an accelerated option to move students out of the course quicker while still focusing on their needs. Our RDG 185 course is offered each semester, usually through ITV. We only offer RDG 30 at this time online online but it does not offer the acceleration pathway. For more information about our RDG 20/30 Redesign please read "RDG Redesign Handbook 2013."
Our math courses have recently been redesigned. What this means for our students is that they can move through the courses at their own pace getting one-on-one attention when they need it. Each of our math courses have been modularized, broken down in to units of study. All of our MAT 55/65/85 courses are taught using the Pearson MyMathLab program. Once students enter the course they must take a pre-test which allows us to see where students are at based on the curriculum. As students are working through the course they have one-on-one assistance provided by instructors & tutors. Our MAT students also have access to videos created by our instructors on and off campus. Our goal with our MAT redesign is to help students move through MAT courses efficiently. It is possible for students to complete one MAT course and begin on the next in the sequence in one semester. Since our redesign we have had many students' complete two MAT courses in one semester. When students do this they receive credit for both courses however, they only pay for one! Some of our MAT courses are available online each semester. For more information about our mathematics redesign please read Redesign "At A Glance."
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Contested Ownership
When a notice was posted for a slave found on the Florida border (under Spanish rule) by a customs inspector working in the Mississippi Territory, ownership was contested by two men. Although the enslaved Ben spoke English, no one appears to have asked him to identify his owner.
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Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located in the National Museum of Natural History, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world. Learn more about the Butterfly Pavilion..


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Topic: RJS errors?
We have the following code in a .rjs file
page.replace_html 'ndus_not_assigned', :partial => "ndus_not_assigned"
page.call "Toggle_Add_Ndu('new_ndu')"
page.visual_effect :highlight, 'ndu_list'
And this function in our application.js file.
# edit_pub is the form name and new_ndu_value is the text field name
function Toggle_Add_Ndu(el_id)
document.edit_pub.new_ndu_name.value = "";
The replace_html call works fine and the custom function executes (ie clears and hides the form field, but in an alert we get the following followed by a dump of the ajax response in another alert window...
RJS error:
TypeError: "Toggle_Add_Ndu('new_ndu')" is not a function
Any ideas where this could be coming from?
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Saki's visit to the U.S. takes an odd turn when she meets Takizawa in front of the White House. He's naked and armed with a gun. He has no memory and may be a terrorist. And he's joining her on a flight to Japan.
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. They look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Treatments developed through trials might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, or new ways to use existing treatments. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new approach works and is safe. Clinical trials can also look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses.
Trial Listings
At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, hundreds of trials are ongoing daily. Those interested in volunteering for a study are encourged to browse the list below to search for trials by department or by disease or condition.
- Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
- Cancer: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
- Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine
- Center for Psychosocial Research in Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center
- Illinois Women's Health Registry at Northwestern University
- Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology
- Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center
- Northwestern University Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Clinical Research Unit
- Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)
- Northwestern University Comprehensive Center on Obesity (NCCO)
- Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC)
- Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
- Northwestern University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Northwestern University Department of Pediatrics (via Lurie Children's)
- Northwestern University Department of Preventive Medicine
- Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Northwestern University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
- Back and spine: Backache (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Back and spine: Spine (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Back and spine (via Northwestern's web site)
- Back and spine (via Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
- Behavioral symptoms (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Behavioral symptoms (via Northwestern's psychiatry website)
- Behavior change
- Bipolar disorder (via Northwestern's website)
- Birth (partruition)
- Bladder and urinary tract: bladder
- Bladder and urinary tract: urinary tract
- Blood and bleeding disorders (anemia, clotting, etc.)
- Brain and nervous system
- Brain disease
- Breast disease
- Bronchiectasis
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Cartilage, joints, muscles: joints
- Cartilage, joints, muscles: muscles
- CAT Scan (Radiology, Xray, CAT Scan, Medical Imaging)
- Cervical cancer
- Children and adolescent clinical trials
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Circulation
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Cosmetic procedures and surgery
- Crohn's disease (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Dementia
- Depression (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Depression and mood disorders (via Northwestern's website)
- Diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism: DIABETES (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism: ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism: METABOLISM (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism (via Northwestern's website)
- Diet
- Digestive system (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Pain management
- Palliative care and hospice
- Parkinson's disease/movement disorders
- Partruition (childbirth)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Physical activity
- Pregnancy (including high risk) - (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Pregnancy (including high risk) - (via Northwestern's website)
- Primary Progressive Aphasia Study (PPA)
- Psychiatry (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Psychiatry (via Northwestern's website)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Schizophrenia
- Scleroderma
- Sedentary activity
- Seizures
- Sickle cell
- Sinus problems (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Skin diseases (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Skin diseases (via Northwestern's website)
- Sleep Disorders (via ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Sleep Disorders (via Northwestern's website)
- Smoking or smoking cessation
- Sports injuries
- Stress management
- SuperAging Study
More Information
Find more information on clinical trials via the links below.
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How to Volunteer
To become a research volunteer, join our online registry. Also called a research registry or participant database, registrants who answer introductory questions are eligible for participation in research studies at Northwestern.
Volunteers can search our list of trials by department or by diseases and conditions, found on this page, and use the contact information provided. Additional Feinberg clinical trials can be searched at clinicaltrials.gov.
If you do not find a research study or trial at Feinberg, you may also register as a volunteer at ResearchMatch.org to volunteer for trials taking place at academic medical centers nationwide.
Contact Us
Volunteers with general questions should call 1-855-NU-STUDY.
Universities, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies who want to host a clinical trial at Feinberg should contact Rena Carrizoza
Investigators who want assistance conducting a clinical trial or recruiting can contact the Center for Clinical Research.
To include your study on this page, contact the Research Office.