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The National Science Foundation's Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology has awarded Delaware State University a five-year $5 million grant in support of DSU's Optics Program.
Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, founding director of DSU's Optics Program, said this grant will help the University produce the next generation of optical scientist, many of whom will come from underrepresented minority groups.
DSU officials formally announced the grant at a Sept. 27 media event held in the University's Administration Building.
The grant represents the NSF's validation and financial renewal of DSU's Center for Research Excellence in Optical Sciences and Applications (CREOSA) as a multidisciplinary program of research, education and outreach. The five-year grant will fund CREOSA's phase II work that will build on the accomplishments it has achieved over the previous half-decade.
CREOSA has been instrumental in the prolific development of DSU's Optics Program. Over the last five years, CREOSA has established master and doctoral optics programs (DSU is the only school among Historically Black College and Universities with a Ph.D. optics program), has helped lead to the graduation of a new generation of optical scientists mostly from minority groups underrepresented in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) area, and assisted in the creation of a DSU culture of innovative integration to foster interdepartmental and multidisciplinary research and education.
Through this NSF funding, CREOSA will move to the next level of excellence and national prominence in research and education in the optical sciences, said Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, DSU's dean of the College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology and the vice president of research. He added the funding is critical to the growth of the DSU Optics Program and allows it to reach a point where it can be sustained.
"This grant provides mechanisms to inspire, encourage and train the next generation of optical scientists, and in particular students from underrepresented groups." Dr. Melikechi said. "We will contribute to the growth of the ever growing field of optics by performing cutting-edge research that has the potential for profound impact on human health through the development of novel nano-opto medical technologies that can be used to detect early signs of diseases."
According to Dr. Melikechi, who is the founding director of the Optics Program (established in 1998), DSU optics scientists will focus on three interconnected areas during phase II:
Spectroscopy and imaging of biomacromolecules in crowded and complex media.
Spin polarization in nanodiamond for nanoscale sensing and imaging.
Interactive data mining in experimental optics.
DSU President Harry L. Williams said the University is proud of the accomplishments of its Optics Program.
"Our Optics Program has truly taken on a profound life of its own, and this grant validates all the work that has led to its research accomplishments, collaborations with NASA on the current Mars mission, state funding support for a new optics research facility on campus, and many other achievements," Dr. Williams said. "This communicates to DSU and the world that the National Science Foundation approves of our direction in optics and wants to see it continued."
With the support of Delaware's Congressional Delegation – who were all in attendance at the Sept. 27 media event – administration officials at DSU were able to secure funding to continue this cutting edge program.
"I am proud of DSU for receiving this funding, which will help to prepare a diverse student population to meet the global, scientific and technological challenges of tomorrow," said U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who along with Sen. Coons and Congressman Carney, worked with the DSU on its application to the NSF. "DSU's Optics program is vitally important because it is helping transform the university into a premier research institution."
"I am proud of DSU for receiving this funding, which will help to prepare a diverse student population to meet the global, scientific and technological challenges of tomorrow," said U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who along with Sen. Coons and Congressman Carney, worked with the DSU on its application to the NSF. "DSU's Optics program is vitally important because it is helping transform the university into a premier research institution."
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons noted that the advanced research such as that which is taking place at DSU is helping to fuel innovative new business and create the next generation of manufacturing jobs.
"DSU's global — interplanetary — leadership in the field of optics is on display right now aboard NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars," Sen. Coons said. "This National Science Foundation grant will help DSU's innovative research continue to inspire the next generation of scientists and expand the potential for this fascinating field of study."
Sen. Tom Carper chats with Dr. Renu Tripathi, assistant professor of optics.
U.S. Rep. John Carney noted that in just a few short years, Delaware State University has developed a world-class optics research center that has already accomplished a great deal. The congressman said that he is looking forward to the seeing what the future holds for DSU's Optics Program.
"I'm excited that the funding announced today will continue the project well into the future. The Optics Center attracts some of the nation's best and brightest students, gives them unparalleled opportunities while in school, and prepares them for successful careers after graduation," Rep. Carney said. "It also strengthens the economy by creating jobs and adding more trained, qualified people to the workforce."
The NSF grant is the latest in a line of funding support that the DSU Optics Program has attracted since its inception. Over the last six years, it has secured $23 million in federal funding. CREOSA was initially created in 2006 by a $5 million NSF grant. Three years later, the Optics Program received a $5 million NASA grant for the establishment of a Center for Applied Optics for Space Science (CAOSS) on campus.
In addition, last year the state of Delaware allocated $10 million toward the construction of a new optics research facility on campus. The University is currently in the design phase of that major capital project.
The two centers now operate under the University's Optical Science Center for Applied Research (OSCAR).
A group of optics faculty and students join Dr. Noureddine Melikechi for a celebratory photograph.


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Toshiba Corp. has developed an optically compensated bend (OCB) liquid crystal display (LCD) panel for stereo-3D glasses suitable for watching stereo-3D television, enjoying stereo-3D movies, or playing stereo-3D games. The new type of panels enable high-speed of shuttering as well as high-contrast and wide viewing angles for viewing.
In this new liquid crystal display panel, suitable for application in a pair of active-shutter stereo-3D glasses, Toshiba has used OCB technology to achieve both high-speed response and a wide viewing angle while maintaining high contrast. Glasses adopting these panels feature high-speed shutter opening and closing, yielding a significant reduction in stereo-3D crosstalk. In addition, the wide viewing angle provides vivid stereo-3D images across a wide field of view, such as in movie theaters and living rooms. Glasses adopting these panels would allow the viewer to enjoy high-quality stereo-3D images in comfort with minimized fatigue when watching TV, viewing a movie, or playing a game for a long time.
Toshiba's active-shutter stereo 3D glasses boast with 0.1ms (open to close/decay) and 1.8ms (close to open/rise) response speed, whereas many competing solutions declare 0.3ms and 3.7ms speeds, or even 2ms "typical" response time. Toshiba's OCB LCD technology enables 5000:1 contrast ratio when viewed perpendicular to the display and 1000:1 at a viewing angle of 30°, while competing shutter glasses come with 1000:1 "typical" contrast ratio.
Toshiba America Electronics Components will showcase the new glasses at SID 2010 International symposium, seminar and exhibition, from May 25 to May 27, 2010, in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is unknown when the new OCB LCD technology will be used to make actual glasses.


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Cats may sometimes be fearful of new sounds, people or experiences, however how a feline is raised can positively or negatively change how well they handle new situations.
VCA Animal Hospitals reports that there are many reasons cats develop fears, one of which is a lack of exposure to people and other animals when they are young. Proper socialization is crucial for every animal to adapt to the different scenarios it will face in its life and owners are responsible for helping their cats get the exposure to live anxiety-free as adults.
According to VCA, kittens need to be socialized much earlier than dogs - between 3 and 9 weeks of age - so owners who get kittens need to start exposing them to new people and pets right away. Since cats are mostly housed indoors, this often requires a concerted effort to bring different experiences into the household to adequately socialize your new kitten.
For people who adopt adult cats, it is usually unknown what types of exposure the cats had while in their previous homes. In these cases, it is best for owners to let their new adult cat settle in and "do their own thing" at first. It is important to create a safe and comfortable environment and engage in play and cuddling when the cat initiates it. Once your adopted cat is comfortable with you, gradually begin exposing them to new people and other experiences to round out their socialization experience. You may consider using treats as rewards when your cat allows calm interactions with new people or experiences.


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The King's Creole Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Apples and Southern Cooked Greens
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pork loin chops 2-inches thick
- Creole seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 cups seasoned flour
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cane syrup
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 recipe Southern Cooked Greens, recipe follows
- Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 3 cups julienne onions
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Dixie Beer
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 6 pounds greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale, and spinach, cleaned and stemmed
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. To a pot of boiling water, add salt and potatoes and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Mash the potatoes and add 3 tablespoons butter, cream, vanilla, salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm. To a large hot ovenproof saute pan, add 1/2 cup of the oil and heat. Season the pork chops with Creole seasoning. Dredge the pork chops in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Place the pork chops in the oil and pan fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. To a hot saute pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Add apples and saute for 5 minutes, until beginning to soften. To the apples, add lemon juice, cane syrup and bourbon and cook until apples are caramelized. To Finish: Place the potatoes on a large platter. Top with the fried pork chops and top with the apples. Plate with the southern cooked greens.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings
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Although most states differ in the kinds of agencies that are collecting data and the type of information being collected, there are similarities across states. This section presents a general overview of how states are collecting sexual assault data and how agencies are using the information.
As with domestic violence, the prevalence of sexual assault is difficult to measure. Not all offenses are reported to law enforcement, and not all victims seek services. Although most sexual assault service providers keep records on the number of people seeking services, these data are not collected consistently across agencies and states. Often, individual information is not collected, which makes separating duplicates difficult. For example, a person may visit a shelter on multiple occasions and may seek a variety of services. This individual may be counted for each stay and for each service. Service providers in some states do collect individual statistics, but may not indicate whether the incident was reported to police. In these cases, it would be difficult to try to use service provider data to supplement law enforcement numbers due to the problem of duplicating existing incidents.
In theory, person-level data collected by service providers could be used in conjunction with law enforcement data to give estimates of sexual assault incidents. No identifying information would be necessary; demographic information (gender, age and race) and incident dates for all individuals seeking services in an entire jurisdiction could be used. Service providers, however, do not release such information for privacy reasons, even though it is impossible to identify an individual through such data. Until data become available for research, we will continue to be unable to truly provide an accurate picture of the extent of sexual violence in our states.


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"Despite recent Western research touting the health benefits of green tea, reliable Chinese medical sources (whom I trust completely) have suggested that because of certain properties (cooling, draining, etc.) green tea may not be beneficial for regular use for people over 35-40 years of age. My understanding is that it cools off the digestion, and can potentially clear too much heat from the body, damaging the yang energy—but this is only my understanding and I make no claims regarding accuracy/interpretation."
"My observation of tea drinkers in Taiwan confirms Michael's information about green tea: the older the person, the less green he likes his tea. Young tea drinkers are full of life and energy and can take some cooling, but older people who are more afraid of the cold prefer shou cha. My wife's grandfather (who died recently at 90 years of age) liked old roasted baozhong the best in his final years."
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Two conclusions flow from this, then. First, sociology,
Two conclusions flow from this, then. First, sociology, being the discipline that studies interaction, is the discipline to study the internet. Second, to the extent that the internet will mirror our society, it will be a realm characterized by deepening inequality and a contested terrain. As a realm of discourse, it will be a technology both of domination and liberation.
How do you get from "the
How does that follow?
How do you get from "the fabric of our communication" to "deepening inequality and contested terrain"? Is that some implication you see in the base quote, or does it derive from a conviction that humans can't interact in any other ways?
Many technologists are aware of the problems of current inequalities and the danger of widening the gap, and are applying their technologies to resist. A fascinating study was done recently using the "One Laptop Per Child" systems: a box of OLPCs were dropped into a village without instructions or instructors. The children figured out how to use the devices themselves!
Even more exciting than the experimental result is the mere fact that the experiment was done: technologists striving to find the most effective ways to eliminate the inequalities.

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Taking this quote with a
Taking this quote with a grain of salt. Just have to point out that the internet is exactly an unmitigated place where only good things happen. In fact, if you're not careful, navigating the internet is like walking in a minefield. We only have to be aware of horror stories - identity theft, internet addiction, all sorts of scams & frauds, etc - that happen while using the internet to realize that we have to be careful while using this technology so that we will not be victims of people who are out to take advantage of us in the cyberworld....
On the other hand, Ray
On the other hand, Ray Kurzweil is also a senior googler, Director of Engineering, and he's famous for the notion of a "Singularity," the moment when computers become smarter than people, or perhaps when computer-human fusions become the new masters.
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Alanna Schepartz, PhD
Milton Harris Professor of Chemistry; Professor of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
Research Interests
Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Cell Biology; Diseases; Chemicals and Drugs; Health Care
Research Organizations
Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)
Cancer Center: Developmental Therapeutics
Office of Cooperative Research
Research Summary
The Schepartz laboratory applies the tools of chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular imaging to study and manipulate protein networks and assemblies inside the cell. Our approach centers on the design and synthesis of molecules–miniature proteins, ß-peptides, fluorolipids, and designer fluorophores–that, by virtue of their structure or function, probe the functional roles of protein interactions or networks in the native cellular or organismal environment. Current topics include the design of miniature protein catalysts that rewire cellular circuits, the application of cell-permeable designer fluorophores to characterize transmembrane information transfer, the synthesis and application of orthogonal cellular compartments, and the design of protein-like assemblies of ß-peptides that possess catalytic function. For more information, please visit our group web site http://www.schepartzlab.yale.edu/.
Specialized Terms: Organic chemistry; chemical biology; biosynthetic engineering; drug design; synthetic biology; Novel methods to inhibit HIV infection
Extensive Research Description
Our research group is large and we investigate a broad range of scientific questions at the combined interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine. A subset of these projects is listed below.
1. Design and application of a cell signaling node to reactivate p53.
2. Genomic, high contact analysis of peptidomimetic release from early endosomes.
3. Illuminating cconformational changes controlling ligand-specific activation of EGFR family members.
4. Design and synthesis of a beta-peptide catalyst for the synthesis and cleavage of glycosidic bonds.
5. Design of b-peptide agonists of class B GPCRs.
6. Design and application of fluorolipid-based orthogonal cellular compartments.
Selected Publications
- Visualizing tyrosine kinase activity with bipartite tetracysteine display. S. Ray-Saha & A. Schepartz, ChemBioChem. 2010, 11, 2089-2091
- Direct visualization of protein association in living cells with complex-edited electron microscopy. R.J. Dexter & A. Schepartz, Angew. Chem. 2010, 49, 7952-7954.
- Selective recognition of protein tetraserine motifs with a cell-permeable, pro-fluorescent bis-boronic acid. T.L. Halo, J. Appelbaum, E.M. Hobert, D.M. Balkin, & A. Schepartz, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 438-439
- Toward ß-amino acid proteins: design, synthesis, and characterization of a fifteen kilodalton ß-peptide tetramer. E.J. Petersson & A. Schepartz, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 821-823
- Intrinsically cell-permeable miniature proteins based on a minimal cationic PPll motif. D.S. Daniels & A. Schepartz, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 14578-14579
- Luedtke, N.W., Dexter, R.J., Fried, D.B., and Schepartz, A. (2007). Surveying polypeptide and protein domain conformation and association with FIAsH and ReAsH. Nat. Chem. Biol. 3: 779-78


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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish Jyllands Park Zoo said yesterday that it might put down one of its giraffes, according to the Danish news agency Ritzau.
It would be the second such case this week at a zoo in Denmark. On Sunday, the Copenhagen Zoo — to the disgust of animal lovers around the world — slaughtered a giraffe named Marius. The Jyllands Park giraffe also is named Marius.
Staff members at the Copenhagen Zoo have received death threats since the zoo killed the 18-month-old healthy male giraffe because the animal's genes already were well represented in an international breeding program that aims to maintain a healthy giraffe population in European zoos.
Jyllands Park Zoo in western Denmark might put down its 7-year-old Marius if the zoo manages to acquire a female giraffe, which is likely, zookeeper Janni Lojtved Poulsen told Ritzau. The zoo also has a younger male called Elmer.
"We can't have two males and one female. Then there will be fights," Poulsen said.
She said that it might be possible to find another place for the giraffe to live, but the probability is small. Like its namesake in Copenhagen, Jyllands Park Zoo's Marius is considered unsuitable for breeding.
"If the breeding-program coordinator decides that he should be put down, then that's what we'll do," Poulsen said.
She said that zoos in Denmark have been killing surplus animals for many years, and that the wave of protests following Sunday's killing in Copenhagen is not deterring Jyllands Park Zoo.
"Many places abroad where they do not do this, the animals live under poor conditions, and they are not allowed to breed either. We don't think that's OK," she said.
The giraffe at Copenhagen Zoo was dissected in front of crowds at the zoo, and afterward, some of the carcass was then fed to other zoo animals and some was sent to research projects in Denmark and abroad for study.
Poulsen said Jyllands Park Zoo has not considered whether it should carry out such a public dissection.


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Who are the best pass-catchers in the NFL draft class of 2014? That's a tricky question—especially when you factor in the best tight ends and wide receivers.
This year's class has elite speed and upside at both positions, and, thanks to the heavy influx of underclassmen added to the group, there is rare talent available. The current record of six wide receivers drafted in the first round could easily fall this year.
But who does it best? That's the goal of the NFL Draft 100. Looking at the film, who is the best prospect?
The B/R NFL Draft 100 metric is based on scouting each player and grading the key criteria for each position. The criteria are weighted according to importance on a 100-point scale. Unlike our NFL 1000 series, this project factors in upside for each player, as the NFL draft is as much about upside as it is about production.
Putting wide receivers and tight ends together, these are the rankings. Wide receivers are judged on hands (40 points), speed (20 points), route running (20) and upside (20). Tight ends were graded based on hands (35 points), blocking (5), route running (20), speed (20) and upside (20). Both groups were also graded on all of the technique, athletic ability and football intelligence needed to play the position.
In the case of ties, the ranking is based on which player I prefer personally.
Subjective? Yes. But ties are no fun.
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by Anton Shilov
Although Samsung Electronics has lost a substantial portion of its market share in Q4 2009, it is still the world's largest maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) followed by Hynix Semiconductor and Elpida Memory. It is noteworthy that DRAM revenue increased 42% during the last quarter of 2009.
According to DRAMeXchange market tracking firm, in Q4 2009 revenue has grown 42% QoQ to $8.682 billion due to the hiking DRAM price. DDR2 still remained mainstream memory standard in Q4 2009 and demand towards such memory type was much stronger compared to DDR3 since at the time there were almost no mainstream or entry-level platforms that supported DDR3. Based on DRAMeXchange checks, DDR2 average contract price sharply rose 61% in Q4 2009 while spot price also climbed 68%.
Despite of 200mm fabs phase out, Samsung, the market leader, recorded $2.750 billion quarterly revenue with 26.5% quarter-over-quarter increase, 18% quarter-over-quarter bit growth rise and upward DRAM pricing trend. Its leading market share has slightly declined 3.9% to 31.7% due to the below-average revenue growth.
Hynix DRAM sales rose 42% to $1.871 billion given the 26% average price growth. Hynix also recorded 12% quarterly bit growth.
Elpida Memory earned $1.680 billion in revenue with 63.9% quarter-over-quarter boost as well as 30% bit growth. The company's average selling price rose 30% sequentially, which may be attributed to increasing demand towards high-end memory.
Other top 10 DRAM vendors also tangibly increased their revenues in Q4 2009.


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When I went to Washington a few months ago, the American Airways in-flight magazine had a one page fitness article on Lance Armstrong. The sidebar had a bit on "Top Cycling Spots" and I was overjoyed to see that he mentions Santa Cruz as an "absolutely great place for mountain biking" and "frankly, for my money, you can't go wrong."
I had heard rumors of Lance's visit to our town so I contacted a friend at Giro to get the story. A couple of years ago, Lance visited San Francisco to meet with some corporate partners. He paid a visit to Santa Cruz and brought along his mountain bike. He was doing a for an autograph and meet and greet session with Giro employees – who were a major sponsor of Lance. Then he snuck off for a ride with the Senior VP of Marketing at Giro and a couple of other people. According to my source, the pace was brisk on the climbs and Lance was flying on the descents as well.
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Debates of March 10th, 1997
House of Commons Hansard #141 of the 35th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was reform.
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Oral Question Period
March 10th, 1997 / 2:45 p.m.
Monte Solberg Medicine Hat, AB
Mr. Speaker, not long ago the Prime Minister told the Toronto Star that he wanted to run in the next election on his jobs record. Friday's job numbers should give him pause. There were 38,000 fewer jobs than in the previous month; 44,000 women lost their jobs; and for 77 months in a row unemployment was over 9 per cent.
Does the Prime Minister really have the nerve to run on his jobs record?
Oral Question Period
2:45 p.m.
Paul Martin Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, let us take a look at the situation in 1993 when we took office. Taxes were rising. The deficit was increasing. Interest rates were on the increase. Total insecurity was reigning throughout the land.
Let us take a look at the situation today. The deficit is down. Interest rates are down. There have been no personal tax increases in the last budget and $2 billion worth of selective tax decreases.
We see a set of economic indicators that can match those of anybody in the world. We see that virtually every economist in the country is predicting 300,000 new jobs will be created this year.
No other country can ascertain that record and the fact is that will happen.
Oral Question Period
2:45 p.m.
Monte Solberg Medicine Hat, AB
Mr. Speaker, that may go over well down at the yacht club, but for a guy who does not have a job on Main Street it is pretty hard to swallow. There are 1.5 million unemployed Canadians, two million to three million underemployed and 800,000 who are moonlighting just to make ends meet. That is the Liberal job record.
What is the Liberals' answer to this crisis? It is a 73 per cent hike in payroll taxes that their own bureaucrats say will kill jobs.
With an unemployment rate of 9.7 per cent and with 1.5 million people unemployed, why is the government hiking a guaranteed job killer by 73 per cent?
Oral Question Period
2:50 p.m.
Paul Martin Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, if anybody wants to take a look at the debates in the House over the last three years, when the government has been bringing in job programs, whether it be cleaning up the nation's finances, short term job programs such as the infrastructure or longer term programs such as investing in education and R and D, they will see one thing, that the Reform Party has opposed every job creation measure brought in by the government.
If the member is sincere in his statement that he does not want to see the 9.9 per cent increase in Canada pension plan premiums, why has he brought forth a proposal that would increase those
premiums by 13 per cent? Why does he not lay the numbers out and tell Canadians what he and his party are really after?
Oral Question Period
2:50 p.m.
Jean-Guy Chrétien Frontenac, QC
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Agriculture.
For a little over two years now, in a relentless effort to abide by the new rules of the WTO, the federal government has been slashing its various farm support programs. For instance, dairy subsidies will be completely abolished as of August 1, 1997, without any financial compensation.
Can the minister tell us how our farmers will benefit from the fact that the U.S. government is planning to cut its overall farm support by 23 per cent over a period of seven years, while Canada will cut its support by 21 per cent but over only three years?
Oral Question Period
2:50 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Mr. Speaker, the hon. gentleman's preface made reference to the implications of world trade agreements with respect to Canadian dairy policy. While there are some implications of world trade agreements for Canadian dairy policy, the particular connection that he draws in terms of the dairy subsidy is not a connection at all.
The reductions in the dairy subsidy that have been announced are taking place over a seven-year period, two years of which have already gone by and five years of which are yet to come. We consulted with the dairy industry very closely in terms of the best possible way in which to manage the issue. The phase down approach we have adopted is quite consistent with the advice we received.
As the dairy industry deals with the reductions in subsidies I am hopeful there will be good co-operation between the producers and the processors in terms of how pricing issues and a variety of other issues are handled within the framework of a long term dairy policy.
Oral Question Period
2:50 p.m.
Jean-Guy Chrétien Frontenac, QC
Mr. Speaker, I will remind the Minister of Agriculture that we are talking here about the total reductions expected. Overall, Canada will reduce its subsidies by 21 per cent over three years, while our neighbours south of the border will take almost twice as long, seven years in fact, to cut their subsidies by 23 per cent.
Since the level of farm support in Canada is now among the lowest in the world, except for Australia and New Zealand, can the minister at least approve the dairy producers' request to postpone the next reduction in dairy subsidies from August 1, 1997 until February 1, 1998, as this would give them another six months to adjust to the austerity measures taken by the Liberal government?
Oral Question Period
2:50 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Mr. Speaker, there are two aspects to that question. The latter point was about a change in the timing for the period during which the phase down of the dairy subsidy would occur.
That request was put to me a number of weeks ago by the dairy farmers of Canada, I understand with the support of the National Dairy Council. That request is under active consideration as we speak. I hope to be in a position to respond to the dairy industry within the next short while.
On the other point, the comparison between the Canadian situation and the American situation, I point out to the hon. member one fundamental distinction. In the United States there is essentially an open market system with respect to the dairy industry. In Canada we have a supply management system which was instituted by a Liberal government and not three months ago was thoroughly, totally and successfully defended by the government before the NAFTA commission.
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Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, all Canadians are now facing a 73 per cent tax hike because of the government's decision to double CPP premiums, all Canadians that is except federal public servants. Due to the government's delay in amending the public service pension plan they are exempt from this huge tax grab.
If private sector employers could get their act together to adjust their pension plans, why couldn't the government?
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Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Marcel Massé President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure
Mr. Speaker, the Superannuation Act for the public service is not negotiable.
A committee of people have for the last few years been looking at ways to amend it. A way to amend it to deal with the increase in CPP premiums is part of the discussions which should be concluded within the next few months.
Canada Pension Plan
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, that is an interesting answer. If the act is not negotiable I wonder how the government intends to change it.
The government just like its Tory predecessors has been talking forever about overhauling the federal public service pension plan. For years it has lacked the political will to tackle the issue.
How does the government intend to convince public servants that an increase in premiums is justified when the government is benefiting from using the $24 billion surplus presently in the account?
Canada Pension Plan
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Marcel Massé President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure
Mr. Speaker, the way in which the pension plan is accounted for is according to the rules of the Canadian chamber of actuaries and accountants.
Not only that, but it is done with the approval and support of the auditor general. Would the member want us to start breaking the rules just to satisfy his biases?
Child Labour
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Gar Knutson Elgin—Norfolk, ON
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Secretary of State for Latin America and Africa.
The people of my riding of Elgin-Norfolk are horrified by recent images of child labour in the developing world.
Could the secretary of state tell us what were the results of a recent international conference on child labour and, furthermore, what Canada is doing in general to deal with the issue of child labour?
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Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
Christine Stewart Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)
Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of attending a conference in Amsterdam a few weeks ago that dealt with the most serious abuses of child labour worldwide.
Canada, along with the Dutch government, the International Labour Organization and other members of the international community, is working to put together a convention in 1999 which will ban the worst cases of child labour abuse.
Examples of this are the exploitation of children in hazardous work including military service, the sexual exploitation of children, and the exploitation of children when they work in indentured and slave labour.
Legislation has been brought into the House this past session which would make it possible for Canada to bring to court Canadian citizens involved in sexual tourism abroad to face the same charges they would face if the situation had occurred in Canada.
As well a subcommittee on sustainable development has brought in a report with several recommendations and we look forward to responding to those valuable recommendations.
Employment Equity
Oral Question Period
2:55 p.m.
John Solomon Regina—Lumsden, SK
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the acting Prime Minister.
On Friday the secretary of state responsible for women's issues said the Liberal government had over three and a half years strengthened employment equity for women by targeting women as a key group for employment, creating opportunities for women in construction and addressing women's jobs in a comprehensive and holistic way.
Today the Minister of Finance says he is proud of his jobs' record as it pertains to women. How does the Acting Prime Minister explain the so-called economic priorities to employ more women with the fact that 44,000 women saw their full time jobs disappear last month?


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- Quilt and sham reverse to ivory polyester chamois.
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- Four-sided skirt fits around the entire crib and is tailored with split corners for easy placement around posts.
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Fierce and Spiky Brown Updo
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Hudson Kid Chair Set of 2, Tuscan
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These simple and small solid wood chairs are built with thoughtful details to keep your child comfortable. The chair back and seat are subtly curved to match natural body contours, and the slightly flared legs ensure stability.
- 15" wide x 13" deep x 25.5" high
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- Hand finished in layers for exceptional richness.
- Wood swatches, below, are available for $20 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
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SUBJECT 9: Income Guidelines
- WIC 24 June Submission Deadline June 5, Noon: The Missouri WIC Program was notified that the state's SFY2007 end-of-year processing date, the absolute deadline for the processing for payment of WIC-24 Monthly Administrative Cost Report Invoices will be close-of-business Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Therefore, in order for the program to conduct the processing needed to create the Administrative Cost Report for payment, all WIC-24s to be paid in June must be received by the State WIC Office and entered by NOON, June 5, 2007.
WIC-24 invoices received after the above deadline will continue to be reviewed and entered as received, but no payment should be expected until late July 2007 after the state's accounting system becomes available. If you have any questions regarding the deadline or processing requirements please contact Michael Murphy, email@example.com or Jim Schindler, email@example.com at the state WIC office.
- Microcuvette Delivery: Thank you for completing the Microcuvette survey so quickly. The Microcuvettes have been ordered from HemoCue and are expected to arrive in your agency the week of March 26th. Those who needed a supply of Microcuvettes should expect to receive a shipment the week of March 26th through 30th. Upon receiving your shipment of Microcuvettes from HemoCue, sign and date the packing slip. Fax this completed packing slip to Jeannie Phelps at 573-526-1470 by April 6, 2007. If the number of Microcuvettes listed on the packing slip does not agree with the boxes you received, please call Jeannie Phelps at 573-751-6204 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Some agencies appear to have sufficient supplies to last until we order again in the fall. If you need microcuvettes before then, call Jeannie Phelps.
- National WIC Association Leadership Conference Highlights: The NWA 2007 Leadership Conference March 3-6, 2007 speaker presentations are available on the NWA website at http://www.nwica.org/. Lyn Konstant and Phyllis Fuller from the State WIC office, Jim Wheaton and Brenda Brewer from Truman Medical Center attended. The conference was all very interesting, the one nutrition specific topic on overweight: Preventing Pediatric Overweight: A Review of Family, Legislative, & Health Care Actions was very thought provoking. The presenter was Debra Kibbe - a dynamic speaker.
Bob Greenstein's economic presentation was very interesting. Look at page 2 of his presentation and see his graph: Tax Cuts are Largest Contribution to Re-emergence of Large Budget Deficits.
Again we urge you to contact your District Congress Representative and/or Senator to discuss the importance of WIC and the continuation of financial support for what WIC provides to the under privileged women and children in our state and country.
- Manual Breast Pumps: The state WIC office would like to thank all the local agencies for completing the electric breast pump survey. This survey has enabled the state to have a better understanding of what the agencies are providing WIC participants and will help with allocating funds for future electric breast pump purchases. The state WIC office also understands the need to continue providing to the local agencies Harmony manual breast pumps, Lactina Select electric breast pumps and double pumping kits. Currently there is a supply of Harmony manual breast pumps available to local WIC agencies. If your agency is in need of manual breast pumps, please contact Kathy Mertzlufft by email at email@example.com or by telephone at 573-526-4792 by COB Wednesday, April 11, 2007 with your request. Kathy will send out the manual breast pumps until the supply is gone.
- Mercury in Tuna - Reminder: Periodically we send you information about mercury in tuna. As you know, WIC provides up to 26 ounces of tuna per month in our Enhanced Breastfeeding food package. Missouri WIC does not allow albacore tuna. The EPA/FDA released a joint advisory in 2004 on commercial fish. You can find this advice on the EPA website at: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/factsheet.cfm. One key bullet point in their advisory is: "Checking local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week." You can check Missouri's local advisory information. This gives "A Guide to Eating Fish in Missouri", which includes the body of water and it's contaminant.
DHSS has a supplement to the 2007 Fish Advisory that has a section on commercial fish. You can find that supplement on the website. SupplementalMercuryAdvisoryInfo.pdf. FDA/EPA have more information, which is provided in links within the supplement.
- EnfaCare LIPIL® in ready-to-use (R-T-U) form (32 fl oz. can) will be available in Missouri mid April. This formula is designed for premature infants who have left the hospital but still require the extra calories, nutrients, and minerals. EnfaCare LIPIL (R-T-U) will be included in the revised Missouri WIC Approved Formulas and Medical Food List (July 2007 version). Food packages will be developed. In the meantime, please issue food instruments (checks) using a SF ____ food package when you receive requests from physicians. If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Description: EnfaCare® LIPIL® R-T-U
Size: 32 fl oz.
Maximum Quantity: 25 cans/Month
- Save the Date: The 2007 WIC Cultural Competency 201 Training Session: "What WIC Nutrition Staff Need To Know" has been tentatively scheduled at the following six locations for July:
Monday, July 16, 2007 - Jefferson City
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - Macon
Thursday, July 19, 2007 - Springfield
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - St. Charles
Thursday, July 26, 2007 - Poplar Bluff
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - Independence
The purpose of the training is to increase multi cultural knowledge, which is one of the competency areas for WIC nutrition assessment in VENA. Training topics may include the following: cultural characteristics, cultural beliefs and values; health beliefs and practices; eating habits and eating patterns; food choices/preferences and food preparation methods; communication patterns; religious beliefs, and family perspectives; and nutrition counseling tips. The registration brochure with details about time and location of the training will be sent to all local WIC providers by May 16, 2007. If you have suggestions or questions, please contact Takako Tagami at email@example.com.
- Fruit and Veggie Educational Brochures: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued three new consumer tip sheets to help in our efforts to promote fruits and vegetables. Please respond to Takako Tagami at email@example.com with your input if you would like them printed. Attached are the following:
- Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
- Eat More Fruits and Veggies (addresses time and money barriers)
- True or False? Test your fruit and veggie IQ.
- Income Guidelines: The Income Guidelines for April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008 are attached. Please use the attached Income Guidelines beginning April 1, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Studebaker, email@example.com or 1-800-392-8209. We will be printing and laminating these for your use and we will mail them to you once the laminated copies become available.
Kids Tip Sheet Fruit and Veggies.pdf
Time and money - fruits and veggies.pdf
True and False - fruits and veggies.pdf
Income Guidelines 4-1-07 thru 3-31-08.doc


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A Dissenting View
The success of the forest on Green Mountain is creating controversy among ecologists.conservationist and member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission group for the South Atlantic, he should perhaps be rooting out all those alien species. But if he did, there would be almost nothing left. And in any case, he mused, he is presiding over something profoundly interesting — a functioning ecosystem in which a ragbag of species shipped in from all over the world thrive as if they had been together for millennia.
Plants gathered from across the world "self-organized by the mechanism of ecological fitting," says a scientist.during its million-year. Three of the endemic ferns are believed now extinct. But as we stood on the mountain, gazing south over an abandoned NASA tracking station, Stroud pointed out below us the spot where, in 2009, he rediscovered on a cliff face a single specimen of a species believed lost, Anogramma ascensionis. Now it is being propagated in the UK ready for a reintroduction.
This forest suggests that even highly biodiverse ecosystems may be accidental, temporary, and versatile.mechanism of ecological fitting," says Thomas Jones of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Logan, Utah.
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About the Author: Gregg Fish serves in the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Beijing.
On June 25, 2010, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing hosted more than 800 guests for its annual Independence Day Celebration. The event showcased American diversity with its centerpiece: a giant photographic display specially prepared for the event called "Faces of American Diplomacy." This work featured creative headshots of 45 embassy staff of all ages and heritages, ranging from summer interns through mid-level officers to the Deputy Chief of Mission and Ambassador. The portraits were taken on red, white, and blue backgrounds and laid out in a pattern resembling an American flag. It was a striking display of the diversity of the embassy community -- and the United States as a whole -- with Americans of Asian, African, Hispanic, and Caucasian background. It was also a reminder that the contributions of people from different cultures and backgrounds give America the dynamic and vibrant character that makes it so unique.
For the official ceremony, Ambassador Huntsman and Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun stood on stage next to the "Faces of American Diplomacy" backdrop as a Marine Guard Unit presented the colors. American student Kevin Olusola performed the Chinese and American national anthems on the cello. In his speech, Ambassador Huntsman observed that although the United States has faced many challenges in its 234-year history, each time it has emerged stronger and more resilient, ever-dedicated to the principle established in our Declaration of Independence that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He also stressed the importance of the connections between the United States and China and, with Minister Zhang, offered a toast to the future of the U.S.-China relationship. The two then cut a cake decorated as the American flag, while violinist Tang Xun joined in Kevin Olusola's crowd pleasing beat-box interpretation of "America the Beautiful."
For the rest of the afternoon, our high-level Chinese and international guests were invited to sample a variety of American cuisine. A string quartet from Bard College Conservatory of Music played in the Embassy's Atrium, while the bluegrass music of the Red Bucks kept feet tapping at the barbecue outside. For those feeling more mellow, there was a lounge with soft jazz music, while the summer boardwalk experience was brought to life in the Embassy's Cherry Garden, where guests could enjoy hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, and cotton candy.
Although the guests clearly enjoyed the food and entertainment, many of them were most struck by our message of diversity, particularly by viewing the "Faces of American Diplomacy" display. We received numerous comments from our foreign guests about the photo exhibit which so powerfully captured the distinctly American diversity of our community -- something well worth celebrating on our nation's birthday.
Related Entry: Secretary Clinton Delivers U.S. Independence Day Message


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Ask the Coach: Altitude, Cramps and Running Flats
Training at altitude; battling the "runner's trots"; choosing the right terrain for recovery runs after an injury
Photo by Patitucciphoto.
I'm planning to run the Tahoe Rim Trail 50-miler (TRT50). Here's the rub: The majority of my training is at elevations between 270 and 3100 feet. The TRT50 averages 8500 feet. So, I'm planning on taking a running vacation to train at higher altitudes before the TRT starting gun. Is this a good strategy, and what are problems that can be expected for high-elevation races?
—David Leeke, Nevada City, CA
At higher altitudes there is less oxygen in the air, which means each breath delivers less oxygen to working muscles. Sports physiologist Leslie Shooter of Salt Lake City, Utah, says this can cause a number of problems, including "elevated submaximal heart rates, increased ventilation, increased perceived level of exertion, lightheadedness, dizziness, headache and fatigue," among many others.
Of the many altitude-training theories, one proven method involves arriving at the race altitude before the event to acclimate. However, a minimum effective acclimation period is hard to assign because of genetic variation, and some people do not respond at all. And most folks living at lower elevations don't have the luxury of taking time off prior to a race.
Your planned vacation at higher altitude may be a great way to tackle the problem of living low and racing high. It also fits with the current trend of periodization in altitude training. This simply means you take a block of time to train at altitude, then give your body a block of time at lower altitude to recover. Your body responds to the stress of being at altitude by producing more red blood cells, and research shows that 10 to 14 days after your exposure, your red blood cells will be at their highest. So, if possible, schedule your race about two weeks after your altitude vacation. When racing or training at altitude, says Shooter, "Pay extra attention to hydration and include electrolytes in fluids upon arrival." This will help maintain plasma volume, which will ease the work required for your heart to pump enough oxygen-rich blood through the body. She also suggests keeping your muscle and liver glycogen topped off by eating more carbohydrates, since your body will be utilizing more glucose at altitude.


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What is Safe Haven?
Safe Haven is a child and volunteer protection program.
What are the child protection components?
Child Protection has two key components: A Cycle of Intervention and a Cycle of Prevention.
What are the elements of the cycle of intervention?
There are four elements in the Safe Haven Intervention Cycle. These are intended to stop child abuse, educate or remove its perpetrators and screen out predators before they get into the program.
- Promote Education and Awareness
- Create Policies
- Screen Volunteers
- Train volunteers
What are the elements of the cycle of prevention?
There are eight elements in the Safe Haven Prevention Cycle. These are proactive steps which provide the medium for positive, healthy child development. These steps preclude the outbreak of child abuse in a weak, unfocused, nonempowering environment.
- Foster Meaningful Relationships
- Make Kids Full Participants
- Promote Ethical Behavior
- Model and Teach Conflict Resolution
- Encourage Kids to Speak Out
- Cultivate Kids' Self-Images
- Implant Excellence in Individual Achievement
- Keep Things FUN
What are the volunteer protection components?
Volunteer protection has three key components: accreditation, education and records.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation by an authorizing agency attests to and approves our programs as meeting a prescribed standard. Accreditation applies to our programs, the way that they are delivered, and who delivers them. Through accreditation, an outside, credentialed institution grants recognition that we maintain reputable standards. Currently, we are working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) to ensure that our programs meet the standards approved by institutions of learning across the nation.
What do you mean by education?
Education applies to people and really comes in three distinct, but related activities. There is training, which is job specific; certification, which is AYSO Safe Haven specific; and continuing education, which is standards specific.
What do you mean training is job specific?
Liken it to learning to be a plumber, a teacher, or an attorney. You first go to school to learn your vocation. When you are finished, you are considered trained in your field. However, you still may not practice in most jurisdictions until you have the proper paperwork, permissions, and proof of competence.
What do you mean certification is Safe Haven specific?
As in the above example, the legal or professional group that authorizes you to practice your trade requires you to prove that you know the local codes, restrictions, standards, practices, and policies. This proof is offered through the additional activity of certification. This comes through some specialized, jurisdictional education that is followed by testing or confirmation. This specialized education will vary by vocation; that is, plumbers, teachers, and attorneys are tested and certified by different criteria. In addition, taking the teacher's certification does not make one qualified to be a plumber or attorney.
What do you mean continuing education is standards specific?
In order to maintain a credential, plumbers, teachers, and attorneys must keep up to date on the standards of their professions. For as codes, restrictions, standards, practices, and policies change, these new criteria will be the performance expectations for which they will be held responsible. As standards change, so must practitioners.
Why do we focus so much on the Volunteer Protection Act?
We don't. We focus on using both the Volunteer Protection Act and the Child Protection Act to protect both children and volunteers. In tandem, they provide us with the three layers of protection that volunteers need: training, certification and continuing education.
When I read the Volunteer Protection Act, I don't see a lot of the elements put into Safe Haven. Where do you come up with your criteria?
Our goal is to protect both children and volunteers, not volunteers alone. Therefore, we have to look at the requirements of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974, the Child Protection Act of 1993, the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, amendments to all these acts, Good Samaritan Laws, the results of trial law, legal opinion and analysis, requirements of insurers, the core philosophies of the organization, and the input of volunteer task forces that have met on these subjects.
Why isn't there just one risk management class for everyone instead of three or four different certification classes?
In the example of plumbers, teachers, and lawyers above, it's clear that different roles require different types of certification. Additionally, traditional risk management generally focuses on loss prevention, safety, and liability exclusion. Safe Haven certification is a lot more than that, and we don't want our efforts to be misconstrued by giving them incorrect names. We are in fact certifying a minimum level of competence in the awareness of AYSO job related standards.
Give me the bottom line here. What do we really have to do?
In order to receive full protection under the law and to protect children fully, AYSO volunteers need five things.
- They must be trained, certified, and current on standards (through continuing education);
- They must be performing duties as laid out in a job description;
- They must act within the scope of AYSO's Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines;
- They must be properly authorized (appointed) to do a job; and
- They need a good paper trail.
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Toshiba Corp., the company behind HD DVD format that lost the battle against Blu-ray disc (BD), on Monday confirmed its intention to adopt the Blu-ray technology in its future products. In addition, Toshiba will join the Blu-ray disc association (BDA), the standard setting organization.
Toshiba aims to introduce digital products that support the Blu-ray format, including BD players and notebook PCs integrating BD drives, in the course of this year. Details of the products, including the timing of regional launches, are now under consideration. The company will make announcements in due course.
It is necessary to note that apart from the optical disc drive itself as well as firmware difference, virtually all Toshiba's HD DVD players are truly similar to the Blu-ray profile 2.0 players. All HD DVD players feature two video decoders to enable picture-in-picture (PiP) capability, Internet connectivity as well as up to 1GB local storage. As a result, Toshiba can rather easily migrate to Blu-ray or even unveil universal HD DVD/Blu-ray players by changing optical disc drive and loading a new firmware version.
Toshiba provides a wide range of advanced digital products, such as DVD recorders and players, HDTVs and notebook PCs that support a wide range of storage devices, including hard disk drives (HDD), DVD, and SD cards.
"In light of recent growth in digital devices supporting the Blu-ray format, combined with market demand from consumers and retailers alike, Toshiba has decided to join the BDA," a statement by Toshiba reads.


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Here comes Section V Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame's third wave
At three years old, the Section V Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame has some growing to do.
Committee members have done their best to make that happen with large induction classes, as the sport has roots that stretch back more than 80 years with boys, 40 for girls.
This year's class numbers 39, and puts the total number of inductees at 105.
The banquet for the class of 2012 is 6 p.m. Aug. 17, at the Burgundy Basin Inn, on Marsh Road in Pittsford. Admission is $40.
Tickets can be purchased through Tuesday, Aug. 14 by mail with a check made out to Section V Swimming to P.O. Box 706, Henrietta, New York or by leaving contact information at 585-359-2860.
Here is the list of inductees:
Swimmers: Michael Cavalcanti (Franklin), Burton "Buddy" Mayfield (Marshall), John Mayfield (Marshall) Kristen Krenitsky Rusho (Monroe/East), Lauren Bonfe Culbertson (Alfred-Almond), Todd Cimicata (Fairport), Doug Peel (Fairport), Greg Torsone (Fairport), Laurissa Prystaj (Fairport)
Matt Niemi (Honeoye Falls-Lima), Rick Carvotta (Irondequoit), Bruce Keppler (Irondequoit), Maureen Cleary Welch (Irondequoit), Jeremy Chang (Penfield), Sarah Samuel Holley (Penfield), Drew Dischinger (Pittsford), Kevin Dugan (Pittsford Mendon), Karl Illig (Pittsford), Josh Luber (Pittsford Sutherland)
Brian Possee (Pittsford), Doug Whitney (Pittsford Mendon), Erin Smith (Pittsford), Kurt Keber (Rush-Henrietta), Jeff Anthony (Victor), Skip Miller (Victor), Jenny Miller Browne (Victor), Kelley Northup Moore (Victor), John Lathrop (Webster), Chris Swank (Webster), Amy DeVito (Webster).
Coaches: Don Booden (Penfield), Carolyn Carlton (Penfield/Fairport/Webster), Don Cummings (Wilson/Wheatland-Chili).
Officials: Donna Mooney (Rochester-Monroe County), William Mosgrove (Southwestern), Richard Raymond (Rochester-Monroe County).
Contributors: Charlie Dean (Rochester/Greece), Scott Fake (Brockport), Tom DeYoung (Newark).
The following report is by Democrat and Chronicle staff writer Will Cleveland:
Fuss wins state junior golf event: Mercy senior Danielle Fuss shot a two-over 74 in the final round Wednesday at Elmira's Mark Twain Golf Course to claim her first New State Junior Girls Amateur Championship.
Fuss finished second at the previous two tournaments.
"It felt really good," Fuss said. "My mom helped me to realize that the first year I played at the same course and this is the last one I will play in. All of my hard work has finally paid off. It's really neat."
Fuss finished at 151 (seven-over). Larissa Carter and Brighton's Sarah Bothner were second at 151. Mercy's Christine Schmitt was fourth at 158. Pittsford Mendon's Kristen Powers finished in a three-way tie for fifth (159).
"The first nine of the second round I didn't really play that well," Fuss said. "After that, I tried to break my game down, take it shot-by-shot, and I started focusing on my putting. I made some birdies and it helped my momentum."