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Every coach needs to assess the fitness level of his players, you can ofcourse look at their play, does it fall apart in the last 15 minutes, or put players to a test program. Here is an overview of fitness tests and how they relate to each other.
When subjecting your athletes to any test, take care of the following:
- Reproducibility: do not simply pace the distance on a speed test, you can not compare an indoor result with an outdoor result. Think about calibration and standardization. For example: using calipers for skin fold measurements: let the same person do all the tests.
- Tell your players why they are tested, what the consequences of the outcome might be. Otherwise the results of the tests will be poor.
- Organize yourself (record keeping and so), publish the outcome of the test as quickly as possible. This motivates your players.
- Take care in comparing results between athletes.
- See if an experienced exercise physiologist can help you to interpret the results.
The table below gives you the pros and cons of most used tests
Body Composition or Anthropometrics
|Takes no account of muscle mass
|Body mass index
|Lacks accuracy
|Body fat - weight scale
|Quick and accurate
|Needs special scale - now more reliable
|Body fat - calipers
|Quick and accurate
|Technique needs practice.
Interpretation of results needs care.
|Endurance or Aerobic Capacity
|Cooper test
|Easy to administer
|Needs a track.
Pacing of run can be difficult.
|YoYo test
|Large groups can be tested.
Pacing and warm-up no problem.
Simulates a match situation
|Accuracy of measurement, and calibration of tape/tape recorder a problem.
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|Shuttle run or bleep test
|Large groups can be tested.
Pacing and warm-up no problem.
|Need equipment
|Step test
|Small inaccuracies in measurement of recovery heart rate give large variations in results.
|Wingate test
|Needs study and equipment
|A.R.U. fitness test
|Large groups can be tested
Related to rugby skills = more fun
Difficult to reproduce results
Strength / Power
|Sargent jump
|Basic vertical jump test
|Standardizing technique, needs equipment
|Curl-ups / Sit-up
|Basic test
|Needs standardizing using a mat
|Medicine ball throw
|Measures arm and upper body strength
|Scores influenced by technique
|Multi gym measurements
|Measurements can be made on a variety of muscle groups.
|Need equipment.
|Anaerobic threshold
|Maximum heart rate monitors
|Basic test
|empirical, not accurate. Needs equipment
|220 - ages rule
|Quick, easy
|Conconi test
|better than above
|Needs track and equipment
|Lab tests
|complicated, needs lab
|urine color test
|Easy to do
|Gives only indication
|Hand-timed sprints
|Easy to administer.
Distances should be 10, 20 & 40 meters
|Not accurate enough to reflect any changes in performance.
|Speed and Agility
|Slalom Sprint & Dribble Test
|Easy to set-up
|Deviced for hockey and soccer
|Sit and reach
|Simple measure hamstring and lower back mobility.
|Need to standardize technique.
|Measurements quite gross and influenced by other factors.
Original table compiled by John Brewer, later additions by Don de Winter and Martin Slagt
Rugby Test sets
You can combine these tests to a representative set and of course the Ozzies have sorted this out. The University of Queensland Rugby Academy's Skill and Physiological Testing programs focus on enhancing physical and core rugby skills required to perform at a higher level. A variety of tests are offered, appropriate to player age and relevance to specific rugby programs. The UQ School of Human Movement Studies can facilitate the following physiological tests for your program:
- Speed (10, 20, & 40m)
- Vertical Jump (Power)
- Phosphate Decrement
- Anthropometrics
- Aerobic Capacity (Beep Test)
Players are given a comprehensive assessment across a number of identified core skills:
- Catch and pass
- Defense
- Impact:
Ball carrier
Support player and support player decision making
For more advanced teams, the assessment extends to simple running lines:
- Quality of lines run
- Ball carrier decision making
As you can see, also rugby specific tests. Would be interesting to see all the test results they have and the opportunity to put your results against that database. Download an overview of the test on the Free Download Page.
Dutch Under21 program
While working with the Dutch National Under 21 team we used fitness testing to create awareness amongst our player of their responsibility for their physical fitness. Also we focused selected players: if they did not improve, they would have to leave the selection. This page describes the Under 21 program.
VO2max values
The VO2max tells you something about the amount of oxygen your body is using. Originally performed on a bicycle, the test has also been performed on a treadmill. Look here to compute VO2max values from Cooper test results. More info on the Cooper Test here. The Beeptest software also gives you an indication of VO2max, the value of this is still debated.
The Wingate or the bicycle/treadmill test are still the best.


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Alienware, a haute couture maker of personal computers aimed at gamers and performance enthusiasts that belongs to Dell, has unveiled the world's first laptop from a major system builder that may be equipped with mobile quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme processor as well as two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphics cards in multi-GPU mode.
Alienware M17 laptop, may be configured according to the orders of a final user, in maximum configuration can be equipped with quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 (2.53GHz, 12MB cache, 1066MHz processor system bus) central processing units, two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphics cores, 4GB of PC3-8500 (DDR3, 1066MHz), two 500GB hard drives in RAID Stripe mode, Blu-ray disc optical drive, 802.11a/b/g/draft-n wireless network controller, TV-tuner, 17" screen with 1920x1200 resolution and so on.
In the best possible hardware configuration the system costs rather whopping $4119 with Windows Vista Ultimate operating system and without any special software or service plans.
Meanwhile, gamers without demands for maximum performance possible, can get their hands on an M17 featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 cores in CrossFireX mode, 2GB of memory, 1920x1200 screen and Blu-ray drive for about $2350. In fact, Alienware has put special attention on keeping the M17 gaming laptop price on a relatively low level.
"The M17, loaded with all the capabilities of ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology, delivers outstanding performance at an extremely aggressive price point. Paired with an award-winning chassis design, mobile gamers will be blown away by the realism that the scalable ATI graphics solution provides," said Patrick Cooper, director of product planning at Alienware.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (185 votes).
In short: well organised race, good for begineersIn full: far too hot today for a PB. nice course although boring. WEAR YOUR IPOD!!! will be back!!Date of review: August 8, 2007
In short: Excellent race, too hot but then we are British and we always moan regadless of the weather!In full: Blimey just how hot was that!!! thought i would get a PB but guess too much cycling prior to the race put paid to that. 1/2 way i was ok and running well then the heat got me and that was my PB gone, however chip timing, tee shirt and goodie bag not bad, could have done with opening the changing rooms up and had to resort to using the ladies showers (on my own) but will be back to beat my time.Many thanks to Will and the team, stirling effort.PS you lot should have hung around and watched the other races...absolute animals!!!Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: A bit too hot but couldn't fault it otherwise. Never before have I seen attention to detail such as bundling the safety pins into 4's, excellent organisation.Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Could of done with an extra water station as it was a bit warm.Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Very Hot but still worth itIn full: If it wasn't for the heat, we are talking serious PB potential. Still a good event though, well organised and chip timed!!Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Smooth organisation, good vfm, high potential race.In full: Great 10k. Challenging to do three laps but on a slightly cooler day would be PB potential. Not totally flat but interesting to use a race track and choose the lines. I wonder if they could take a leaf out of London and trace a blue line through the course. Would be helpful. Goody bag dropped down in estimation and would still prefer a medal to a t-shirt but still good VFM. Sorry that the names of runners pre-entered not on numbers this time. That was a nice touch. Great to see results up so quickly after the event. Parking good. Atmosphere good. Could have done with more water/water marshalls at the end. Massage table (fre) a bonus this time too. Will be backDate of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Very well organised potentially fast raceIn full: The heat put paid to any thoughts I had of a PB but it is a fast course so I'll be back in November to try again!Overall organisation excellent.Good idea to communicate by emails and save on problems with the post.Collecting race number on the day was n't a problem alle very efficient.Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Great organisation & facilities, scenery is what you would expect for a race trackDate of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Great PB potential!Date of review: August 7, 2007
In short: Definite PB potential, and a surprisingly pleasant runIn full: Thought I would give this race a go as it could be one I use on a regular basis to check my progress. Had also heard the goodie bag is very good!When I arrived I was afraid this could be the most boring race ever, three laps of a racing circuit..hmm..In the end it was a pleasantly surprising run, nice to be free of traffic and fumes for a change. Was cruising for the first 6-7k and can't understand why I didn't get a PB, I guess the extreme heat must have put paid to that.The goodie bag was nice and value for money but not quite what I was expecting. I have to say I have never seen "official finisher" t-shirts being given out before the race has started!Organisation was top notch, directions to the race could have been better, but I liked the way we were given clear instructions during the briefing.Good mix of runners, I made a point of staying to clap the slower runners over the line. It would be boring if we all ran a 40-minute 10k!Won't be back in November as it clashes with the Downton half (one of my favourites) but fully intend to do this one again.Date of review: August 6, 2007
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Walking around London during the Olympics, you'd expect to see all sorts of interesting people from every corner of the world (well, maybe not Antarctica; I don't think they have a track team this year).
As an Eastwood customer, though, you're more into noticing all the different vehicles you might see during this international gathering. So you'd sprint right past the Men's 110m Hurdles venue and make a beeline to Shoreditch to enjoy the BMW collection of its 18 "Art Cars"—racing cars painted by famous artists.
No, they didn't use Eastwood Concours spray guns (as far as I know!), nor did they use our Candeez paints, but it's still cool to see what a well-known artist can do with a racing car as a canvas! You may have heard of a few of these guys: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Caldor and more. (My favorite paint job is on the 2010 BMW M3 GT2, by Jeff Koons; see it above, and read about it here.)
But if you just can't make it to London this year, you can see a photo gallery of the cars here.
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5 Tips When It Comes to Hiring a Nanny
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Parents may be busy hauling the family to the beach, mountains and ballgames this summer, but things are only going to get busier in a few weeks when kids go back to school.
Back-to-school shopping, figuring out bus schedules, lining up after-school activities and getting kids to doctor and dentist appointments are all challenges to busy working parents who have to hit the career track full speed after Labor Day weekend.
That burgeoning "to do" list has many parents turning to nannies -- a rescue squad for the harried working parent who can afford it.
According to AmericasNannies.com, there are 860,000 nannies in the U.S. today, with 433,000 of that number self-employed.
How, out of that large number, can parents find the nanny that best fits their family's needs?
"Hiring a nanny requires many critical considerations, from the very safety of your children to whether the person will be a good personality fit for your family," says Michael Alter, chief executive of SurePayroll, a Glenview, Ill., payroll services provider. "What's sometimes overlooked is that you have to also be aware of the rules and laws that apply to hiring a nanny. These legal considerations don't have to lead to added stress for parents already hustling to get their kids ready for the school year."
"Fortunately for parents, there are affordable online options that can make the process easier, from finding the perfect nanny to making sure their payroll is handled accurately, on time and in compliance with federal and state laws," Alter says.
Alter and SurePayroll advise taking these steps before signing on the dotted line with a new nanny:
Think about what you want. The goal is to create a thorough list of "must haves" for your nanny search, a list that must include a proposed schedule, disciplinary practices and the demonstrated ability of any potential nanny to care for more than one child. "Knowing your priorities will not only help you attract the right candidate, but also make the right decision," the firm advises.
Get a trusted referral. Get a referral from a source you know and trust. So go ahead and ask around, but stick to close family members and friends, teachers and workplace colleagues. The key word in asking about potential nannies is "responsibility."
Include your kids in the interview process. To make sure your child is comfortable with his or her future nanny , bring your child to the job interview. Watch how your son or daughter interacts with the candidate. Encourage your child to ask questions, and see how he or she reacts -- and how the nanny reacts.


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Expert advice on how to conquer emotional eating during the holidays.
Q:�How can I protect myself from emotional eating during the holidays? A:�If you think the only way you can calm down is by eating, first ask yourself what other people without a weight problem do when they�re upset. Usually, such people do one of five things: They tolerate the negative feeling because they�know it will eventually go away. They correct any unrealistic thinking that led to�the distress in the first place. They solve the underlying problem that�s causing�them to be distressed. They call a friend, take a walk, soak in a hot bath or�soothe themselves in another way. They distract themselves. � If you often tell yourself, �I�m upset, so I deserve to eat,� remind yourself that using food to feel better will in the end only make you feel worse. Remind yourself that you do deserve to feel better, but you don�t deserve to gain weight, so it�s important to figure out a way to feel better without turning to food. �Psychologist, Sharecare.com expert and author of The Beck Diet Solutions, Dr. Judith Beck Get more answers from the Sharecare.com experts. Brought to you by: Spry Living


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Freshman students from many different countries create books on cultures for a design seminar at Bunker Hill Community College. (Photo by Matthew White)
"I gave this talk a couple weeks ago to some educators. And a woman in her 50s raised her hand she said, 'Well, I work at a community college. We have a different problem. Our problem is we have to let in everybody. And let me tell you something, mister,' she said, 'those people can't make art.' And I started to cry because here is someone who is trusted to elevate and to teach and to inspire. And she had become so beaten down that in a public setting she turned to me and she said, 'Those people can't make art.' And I just don't believe it."
Seth Godin's story resonated with a number of listeners, including Wick Sloane, a community college professor in Boston. He shares his own, more cheerful story (and poetry) to "cheer up Krista and Seth":
"Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, where I teach College Writing I, has more than 13,000 students, including almost 500 veterans. The average student age is 27. More than half are women, and 77 percent are people of color. Forty-four percent receive Pell Grants.
Many are immigrants, from more than 95 countries. The languages spoken in the class that wrote these poems include Creole, Spanish, Portuguese (one via Brazil, one via Angola), French, and Swahili. The site of Bunker Hill CC, where Charlestown prison once stood, has good, progressive credentials. This is where Sacco and Vanzetti were jailed and executed. The prison library was where Malcolm X went to read. The film Good Will Hunting was set here.
Last summer I was tracking down a student whose family has been lost in the civil war in Mali. After I wrote a column about hunger on college campuses, Bunker Hill hosted its fourth food bank in three months, an eighteen-wheeler filled by the Greater Boston Food Bank. The food was gone in ninety minutes. Amid all this, two students from here will study at MIT this fall.
As these poems show, Bunker Hill students have plenty of intellect. The best are as bright as any I have encountered in my platinum-spoon life. What's missing for the students here is 'seat time' to master intellectual and academic skills. They have not read the Western canon by the time they are 18. They have not already written half a dozen research papers in MLA style when they arrive in my class. But they are able to understand the books and write such papers when shown the way.
As with any class, sometimes nothing works. I pulled out Walt Whitman's 'I Hear America Singing' as a last resort one day and asked the students to write their own versions, saying only that they may choose a verb other than 'singing.' The results the first time astonished me. They still do. My hope is that we can encourage teachers everywhere to steal this assignment and flood the U.S. Capitol with the results. Our hope for America is that whatever crimes we may commit, voices like these will keep bubbling up and send the country soaring.
"I Hear America Crying"
by Chantal Midgette:
I hear America crying; the varied sounds I hear;
The young teenager ends her dreams because a newborn child interferes
The widow, mother of four who lost her husband in a war
The woman being abused at home, praying to live life no more
The bullied child at school who is in pain
The Afghan family hoping they'll be accepted again
The black man on death row for killing his own kind
Too late to turn back time, a brown leather cowl will make him blind
The white man judged as a racist for protecting himself from a black gunman
Sad to see that people doesn't care that he's a veteran
Crying, with tears, falling down to their ears, the sounds I hear
"I Hear America's Prayers"
by Fellipe de Moraes
I hear America's prayers, the beautiful vocals I hear
The mother's night prayer for her son to make it home safe
The mechanic's prayer for his back to heal to work
The child's prayer for his animal companion to not die,
The college student's prayer for courage to ask a girl out on a date,
The diplomat's prayer to stop Taliban violence in the Middle East,
Prayers by all, and welcomed by God—their beautiful vocal voices I hear
"I See America Changing"
by Neehmias Afonso:
I see America changing, from the very path that got us here.
Rich becoming richer, not wanting to be brethren.
Kids becoming closed-minded, as nonsense is being fed to their brains.
People dying, because a single smile doesn't hold a meaning anymore.
Parents crying, wondering what ever happened to their pride and joy.
Neighbors shutting out, as if they weren't people themselves.
I see America deteriorating, from the very morals it stood on.
"I Don't Hear America Singing"
by Joe Saia:
I don't hear America singing, I hear shooting and killing.
The killings of American soldiers off duty.
The shooting going on in front of little Lucy as she sits on her porch crying.
The father not coming home, who had been gunned down on Roxbury Ave.
The mother crying over her son's body, dead for no good reason.
The kid carrying a gun, so he can feel safe walking down the street.
I can even see a toddler pretending to kill, as he sees his father prepare to shoot.
Quick, precise, fast, consistent, easy trigger movements, all to get that bullet out of the gun.
America is shooting and getting the killings over with.
And, "I See the Youth Working"
by Arlyn Gonzales
I see elementary schools working; the various tasks I see,
Those of kindergartners—each one learning their ABCs and 123s;
The first graders work, as they develop their basic sentences and math abilities;
The second graders task, as they prepare for multiplication, or reading stories;
The third graders, as they're introduced to history—and novels afoot;
The fourth graders working on experiments, as well as the MCAS;
The fifth graders' job—brainstorming, with ideas through a computer, or presentations they prepared,
The scuffing paperwork of the teachers—or the pans of the cafeteria crew—or of the custodians cleaning
after the studious youth—each working towards their respective goals;
Working, with great responsibility, the future of the next generation
Wick Sloane is an adjunct English professor at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston. He writes a column about college access, "The Devil's Workshop," for Inside Higher Ed.


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Skeptics of alternative energy raise some valid concerns when they look across an array of wind turbines or a glittering spread of solar panels: what happens when the wind stops blowing and the sun stops shining? If renewables are dependent on weather conditions, doesn't that mean they stop generating energy when the climate doesn't favor them, leaving customers without power? Would a turn to renewable energy inevitably be accompanied by backup use of power plants using traditional methods of electricity generation like burning coal, to provide a backup in case of failure?
The development of new technologies is often accompanied by skepticism, and naysayers can actually play an important role in pushing researchers to design the best systems possible. See full article.


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Republicans for Immigration Reform Boosts Lobbying Effort in House
Republicans pushing immigration reform are cranking up their lobbying of the House, fearful that the clock on 2013 is running out.
In private, GOP donors are pushing the House to act, and in some cases withholding contributions from members of Congress who oppose action. And this week, the group Republicans for Immigration Reform amped up its presence in Washington with a Web ad urging action.
The ad was seen 680,000 times, the group said, over a four-day period, with most viewers watching the entire video. As a result, traffic to the group's Web site shot up from about 42 unique visitors per day to about 432, the group said.
Former Bush cabinet official Carlos Gutierrez, who heads the group, said he hopes the GOP has learned from the government shutdown, which polls show battered Republicans' image.
"Democrats and Republicans in Washington just finished paying a political price for placing ideological purity before consensus-building, jobs and progress on behalf of the American people," he said. "The only question that remains is whether they have learned from their mistakes, or whether they are doomed to repeat them when it comes to the dire need to pass comprehensive immigration reform."
On Thursday, President Barack Obama delivers remarks on immigration reform, part of a stepped-up effort to push the House to act.


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Debates of Oct. 22nd, 1997
House of Commons Hansard #18 of the 36th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was co-operatives.
- Transportation
- Hockey
- The Late Dorothy Lam
- Member For Vaudreuil—Soulanges
- Canadian Volunteer Advisers To Business
- Northern Star Award
- Justice
- Land Mines
- National Science And Technology Week
- Job Creation
- Pornography
- Bloc Quebecois
- The Environment
- Inuit Art
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- The Environment
- Government Contracts
- Franco-Quebec Accord On Child Support
- Health
- Environment
- Canadian International Development Agency
- France-Quebec Agreement On Collection Of Support Payments
- Environment
- Tobacco Legislation
- Justice
- Tobacco Act
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Education
- Justice
- Violence
- Banking
- France-Quebec Agreement On Collection Of Support Payments
- Small Business
- War Medals
- National Defence
- Nigeria
- Presence In Gallery
- Oral Question Period
- Privilege
- Order In Council Appointments
- Committees Of The House
- Access To Information Act
- Immigration Act
- Criminal Code
- Statutory Instruments Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Criminal Code
- Young Offenders Act
- Immigration Act
- Criminal Code
- Holidays Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Motions For Papers
- Ways And Means
- Canada Co-Operatives Act
- Business Of The House
- Canada Co-Operatives Act
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The Speaker
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada , and we will be led by the hon. member for Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
John Duncan Vancouver Island North, BC
Mr. Speaker, in 1975 four rail tanks containing 340 tons of toxic chlorine fell off a barge during a storm on the lower west coast and have never been located.
In May when I requested a summer 1997 search, the Minister of the Environment assured me that the fisheries minister has prime responsibility for this issue. No search was initiated.
We now know that 12 months ago a proven salvage operator in B.C. approached the federal government with a proposal to find the tanks for the sum of $30,000. This risk free offer was rejected.
The clock is ticking on a potential lethal chlorine gas escape 22 years after the sinking. People living along the Strait of Georgia want the minister to stop sitting on his hands.
Does the minister think spending this $30,000 is somehow unimportant?
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bonnie Brown Oakville, ON
Mr. Speaker, questions about Canadian identity and unity have been debated for decades, but such debates have little relevance to the daily lives of Canadians.
One reality in our lives is that at this time of year our children are heading back to ice rinks to play a game ingrained in our identity. It is fall and therefore it must be the start of hockey season. Clearly hockey is Canada's great unifying force. We have all just been reminded of the enormous pride we felt at Team Canada's great victory in 1972.
In backyard rinks and community arenas, people are lacing up their skates to take part in a Canadian tradition. Therefore it is appropriate to thank the dedicated families and volunteers who facilitate Canada's game, for they are the torch bearers of an integral part of Canadian identity, unity, heritage and pride: the game of hockey.
The Late Dorothy Lam
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2 p.m.
Ted McWhinney Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, the late Dorothy Lam was the wife of the first Chinese born Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, David Lam, and a most gracious chatelaine in her own right.
She will also be remembered in British Columbia as the driving force behind the David and Dorothy Lam Foundation which directed millions of dollars to universities and to cultural and charitable initiatives in B.C., including the remarkable Sun Yat Sen Garden in the centre of downtown Vancouver, in whose classical Chinese architectural design, as well as in the planning and financing, she was a main inspiration.
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Louis Plamondon Richelieu, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the hon. member for Vaudreuil made the following statement "Quebec is not as open to the minority rights of anglophones as Ontario, Manitoba or New Brunswick are to francophones".
With this statement not only did the hon. member for Vaudreuil expose his ignorance and prejudices publicly, but he also echoed the government line, for all of its leading lights denigrate Quebec society, its tolerance, its democratic system.
Today reality is so distorted that the Quebec Liberal MPs firmly believe that francophone Canadians are better treated than English speaking ones by their provincial government. The reverse is true.
Rather than getting all indignant about the insulting words of his colleague yesterday, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs ought, as should the Prime Minister and the President of Treasury Board moreover, confess to the same attitude, for he is directly—
Member For Vaudreuil—Soulanges
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The Speaker
I am sorry to interrupt the hon. member. The hon. member for Malpeque now has the floor.
Canadian Volunteer Advisers To Business
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Wayne Easter Malpeque, PE
Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the special achievements of some of my constituents in the riding of Malpeque.
I would like to congratulate Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Antje MacEachern who spent 13 weeks in Lodge, Guyana at the Convalescent Home for Children, an institute operated by the Red Cross Society. As members of the Canadian Volunteer Advisers to Business, the MacEacherns worked to improve the living standards with others in developing nations.
In Lodge, Guyana Mrs. MacEachern set up a system and trained staff in early childhood development which proved to be a great success. Through lectures, hands-on training, role playing and video feedback, Mrs. MacEachern helped provide an enjoyable setting for children and staff.
I would like to congratulate the MacEacherns for their work and dedication to improving our world one step at a time.
Northern Star Award
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Karen Kraft Sloan York North, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend Environment Canada for initiating the Northern Star Award program. The Northern Star Award will recognize the environmental contributions of young people aged 16 to 24 in the areas of public policy, community service, communication and creativity, science and technology, and environmental entrepreneurship.
The 12 winners of the award will form a group called the Polaris Network. They will be provided with a group web site and will receive computer training. Over a period of one year, the 12 members of this network will share their experiences and their expertise. They will work together to inspire others to get actively involved in building healthier environments in their communities and regions.
I ask all members of the House to encourage young Canadians to apply for this award.
Bonne chance aux étudiants.
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Ken Epp Elk Island, AB
Mr. Speaker, our hearts go out to the family and friends of Donna Lee Hallett. She was brutally murdered, bludgeoned to death, in 1993. Now, four years later, her murderer was sentenced to two years. Adding to their pain and grief, the bereaved must now also bear the anger of having her murderer go virtually unpunished.
The judge, in trying to justify the sentence, said that the murderer was entitled to 10 years of credit for the four years he served in custody. Stephen Schwalm brutally murdered a defenceless woman in cold blood and in return he gets four years of free room and board in the Edmonton Remand Centre followed by two years in jail. Then he goes free.
When will the justice minister do something, anything, to stop this kind of travesty of justice, this one happening in her very own city?
Land Mines
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2:05 p.m.
Carolyn Parrish Mississauga Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to be part of the Canadian delegation of NATO parliamentarians meeting in Romania last week which passed the following resolution: "Whereas more than 110 million anti-personnel land mines are placed in 65 nations around the world, aware that existing de-mining efforts and techniques clear fewer than 100,000 per year while 2 million to 5 million are laid yearly, the assembly urges member governments and parliamentarians to the North Atlantic Alliance to sign, ratify and implement a comprehensive ban on the production, stockpiling, transfer and use of anti-personnel land mines and to devote additional resources to the development of technologies intended to improve the efficiency of de-mining efforts and ensure they are rapidly made available to nations suffering the effects of the large scale use of land mines". This passed at NATO.
I would also like to add my sincere compliments to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for all he has done and to the Prime Minister—
National Science And Technology Week
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Hélène Alarie Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the Bloc Quebecois spokesperson on science, research and development, I am pleased to speak in this House to draw attention to national science and technology week, October 17 to 26.
Science and technology are the very lifeblood of a modern country, and this national week must make the government aware of the need to invest in research funding councils, rather than sprinkling small amounts here and there, and interfering in areas of provincial jurisdiction.
National science and technology week is an ideal opportunity for the people of Quebec and of Canada to become more aware of the importance of this sector of the economy. Our economic future depends on our ability to rise to the challenge of international competition.
Job Creation
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2:05 p.m.
Denis Paradis Brome—Missisquoi, QC
Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of announcing the creation of new jobs for young people in my riding of Brome—Missisquoi.
A company from Bromont, Univirtuel-Multimédia & Interconnectivité, will create 30 jobs in the area of multimedia production. The Government of Canada will contribute $207,600 to support this job creation initiative.
By creating these new jobs for young Canadians, Univirtuel-Multimédia supports our government's youth employment strategy, which is designed to help our young people find that first job when they come out of school. The company will kill two birds with one stone since it will help Bromont strengthen its position in the high tech sector.
I congratulate Guy Désautels and his associates, and I urge other businesses to follow their example. Welcome to Bromont's high tech park and thanks to my colleague, the Minister of Human Resources Development.
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2:10 p.m.
Maurice Vellacott Wanuskewin, SK
Mr. Speaker, the group Canadians Addressing Sexual Exploitation has sponsored white ribbon against pornography week and some of the members of the House are wearing white ribbons in support of this.
People who view pornography are affected in different ways, but they are all affected. Child molesters have been shaped by the pornography they view. Individuals who become rapists have by pornography been desensitized to the personhood and dignity of women.
And those seduced by pornography who do not become sexual criminals nevertheless develop a contaminated view of human sexuality. This breeds unfaithfulness to one's spouse and is therefore destructive to families.
We are reminded of the need to restrain the pornography industry which causes so much personal devastation and societal harm. Those opposing this cancer are to be commended for their courage and endeavours in these days.
Bloc Quebecois
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Denis Coderre Bourassa, QC
Mr. Speaker, the PQ's loudspeakers in Ottawa made a lot of noise yesterday, in an attempt to cover the fact that separatists got caught trying to do things behind the back of Canada on the international scene.
In order to give more clout to Lucien Bouchard's visit to Paris, the PQ experts in international wheeling and dealing had managed to include in an agreement on child support wording that would have given the agreement a symbolic meaning that it was not supposed to have.
It is truly deplorable to see how far Bloc and PQ members are prepared to go to enlist France's support. When will separatists stop threatening the harmonious relations that everyone is trying to establish between France, Canada and Quebec?
The Environment
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Rick Laliberte Churchill River, SK
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to comment on the climate change treaty to be signed in Kyoto, Japan this December.
Canadians know about global warming. However, empty Liberal promises, broken international treaties, misleading words and fearmongering uttered in this House are not giving Canadians an honest picture. The environment minister and Reform members keep stressing the supposed costs for all Canadians. Why do they ignore the potential benefits for our industry and our workers?
Canadians need to know that thousands of jobs would be created in any country dedicated to meeting international emission targets. There are more than environmental and economic benefits involved: There is our children's future. As we enter the new millennium, Canada should be in the forefront of developing efficient technologies to use existing fuels, while encouraging alternative and renewable energy sources.


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Professor Nesson charted the early field of Internet law in 1997 when he helped found the Berkman Center. Nesson has taught evidence, criminal law, trial law, torts, and ethics for Harvard Law School and continues to incorporate cutting-edge technology into his classes. He graduated from Harvard College in 1960 with a degree in mathematics and received his JD from Harvard Law School in 1963, summa cum laude. Before joining the law school faculty in 1966, Nesson clerked for Justice John Marshall Harlan of the U.S. Supreme Court and worked as a special assistant to John Doar in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Professor Nesson is currently leading a project for restorative justice in Jamaica. During the academic year, he teaches courses in Evidence and the American Jury. Publications can be found at http://www.law.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/facdir.php?id=48.
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Some 'scary scenarios' has been left out of the model projections on which the IPCC's forecasts are based.now 95 percent certain that the warming since 1950 is due primarily to human activity, up from 90 percent in their last report in 2007.
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One contentious topic was how the report should deal with the recent warming hiatus.pre-industrial times, it needed in effect to impose a carbon budget. It had to restrict total man-made emissions forever to below about one trillion tons of carbon — or to 800 billion tons if we assume that our emissions of other greenhouse gases are unlikely to halt anytime soon. We are already two-thirds of the way there, at around 530 billion tons.
'I agree there can be a conflict between good science and what policy makers and engineers want to know,' a report author says.assessment. (There is, if anything, even more contention over the two companion reports that will be published next year, covering the impacts of climate change and what to do about it.)
The question is now being asked: Is the IPCC still fit for its purpose?complained at a meeting at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., in April that "the scientific models mostly leave out dangerous feedbacks." He called for "a new generation of models [that] focus on understanding probabilities of events with severe consequences for people [rather than] those effects that can be modeled more easily."


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Serving Size 1
Calories 430
Total Fat 20.5 g
Saturated Fat 9.5 g
Sodium 1,320 mg
Total Carbohydrate 32.5 g
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g
Protein 29 g
Ingredients and Preparation
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85% lean ground beef 8 ounces
Italian chicken sausage, casings removed 8 ounces
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon
Marinara sauce 2 (26-ounce) jars
Large egg 1
Part-skim ricotta cheese 15 ounces
Grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (2 ounces)
No-boil lasagna noodles 12
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 cups (8 ounces)
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- Add ground beef and crumbled chicken sausage to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Mash together using a fork or wooden spoon and cook for 8-10 minutes, until slightly browned. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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A Time to Test Biotechs' Strength
NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Bubbles are colorful, shimmering things. And yet they're ephemeral and can vanish in a moment, leaving behind a sticky residue. The bigger the bubble, the bigger the mess when it bursts.
That's what has some investors in biotechnology companies concerned right now. Biotechs are raking in the dough after a long period in which they were pretty much frozen out of the initial public offering market. Plus valuations are at a high, which, if they deviate too much from the underlying asset's intrinsic value, can create another kind of bubble.
Clearly, the ice that formed following the 2008 banking crisis has melted. In all of 2012, there were 12 health care IPOs, according to IPO tracker Renaissance Capital, compared with 16 in the first half of this year. An additional 15 health care firms had gone public in the early weeks of the second half.
And several of those biotech IPOs have been priced higher than expected, becoming oversubscribed, or soaring in value on the first day of trading.
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Thanks, board members
To the Editor:
On behalf of the teachers at Fairmont Area Schools, I would like to say thank you to our dedicated school board members who serve our community.
School board members are ordinary people who have an extraordinary dedication to our public schools. It is time we thanked them for their untiring efforts. Sometimes we forget the important role school board members play in assuring local control over our public schools, control that is in the hands of people we know, people who are our neighbors.
These people establish a vision for the education program, design a structure to achieve that vision, ensure schools are accountable to the community, and strongly advocate continuous improvement in student learning. This job entails an endless string of meetings and school functions; reams of reports, agendas, proposals and other information to read and study; and a host of difficult decisions to make.
Our board members come from all walks of life. They might be farmers, radio personalities, nurses, retirees, business owners, lawyers or homemakers, to name just a few. Although they serve many roles in the workday world, school board members put on a collective hat when they get down to the business of leading their school districts. Board members must pull together as a team toward a common goal – helping students achieve. Though they may individually disagree on certain issues, their role as a board is to consistently strive toward that goal.
In recognition of this dedicated service, the week of Feb. 18-22 is designated "School Board Recognition Week." This is a time to show our appreciation and begin to understand how local school board members work together to provide a better future for our children. I would like to say thank you to Myron Moeller, Diane Gerhardt, Sandy Beckendorf, Dan Brookens, Nicole Green and Julie Laue for your dedicated service to our community. Your work is appreciated by the teachers and students in the Fairmont Area Schools.
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Hanover ConnectEast Ride for Home
Annual homelessness fundraising cycle event on the EastLink motorway in Melbourne, with 35km Recreational Ride and professionally timed 75km Challenge Ride for individuals and teams. All rides include trips through both EastLink tunnels. EastLink is completely closed in both directions for the event.
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The Munda Biddi Trail (which means path through the forest in the Nyoongar Aboriginal language) is fast becoming a world-class, nature-based, off-road cycling experience. Starting in Mundaring (just outside of Perth, Western Australia) the trail meanders through scenic river valleys and the magnificent eucalypt forests of the State's South West. It utilises a network of bush tracks, firebreaks and disused railway formations and has sections suitable for cyclists of all ages and experience levels. Situated a comfortable day's ride apart are purpose-built Munda Biddi campsites with roomy camp huts and tent sites. The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation's vision is to […]
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New Canaan Library Board Member Receives ACLB Award
The Library would like to congratulate former board member Elizabeth Ellsworth for receiving the Association of Connecticut Library Board's ACLB Award. Ellsworth was a New Canaan Library Board of Trustees member for two full terms and a total of seven years.
Photo: Ellsworth, left, with Chris LeBris and Lisa Oldham
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Could herbs, supplements or acupuncture help if you�re trying to conceive?
A healthy diet and a daily folic acid supplement are the standard recommendations for women who are trying to conceive. But some women are intrigued by the idea of other natural fertility boosters. What do doctors think? (Hint: Be prepared for a wince.) RELATED: Acupuncture Truths For Dr. Alice Domar, the thought of women trying Chinese herbs�often rumored to increase fertility but unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration�elicits an emphatic �bad, bad, bad, bad, bad.� �Right now, there is no data showing that herbs increase fertility,� continues Domar, fertility expert and executive director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health, and the director of Mind/Body Services at Boston IVF. �There is no data showing that herbs are safe to take when you�re trying to get pregnant.� There is also still only limited data on some natural supplements, like myo-inositol. According to one study, it may improve ovarian responsiveness, says Dr. Sejal Dharia Patel, a reproductive endocrinologist with the Orlando Center for Reproductive Medicine. But she cautions, �I would not make a major decision based on one study.� However, not all alternative and complementary therapies for trying to conceive are discouraged by physicians. Many women�s health experts note that acupuncture and yoga are proven stress relievers for many people�which could certainly help you in your quest to conceive. Although she says that there�s not much scientific evidence to prove that they help with conception, Dr. Patel doesn�t discourage her patients from things like acupuncture or aromatherapy, as they don�t seem likely to cause any harm. Dr. Maher Abdallah, medical director of American Reproductive Centers in Irvine and Palm Springs, basically feels the same way. �Anything that helps a patient relax could also help,� he says. But like many physicians who work with patients trying to conceive, he strongly recommends one supplement that women should take daily: a prenatal vitamin. You don�t need a lot of other vitamins if you�re taking the prenatal vitamin with folic acid, especially if you�re already eating a healthy diet, he says. Brought to you by: Spry


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HERMANTOWN – Shane Ervin Fischer, 30, of Hermantown and formerly of New Ulm, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Hibbing.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Father Brian Oestreich celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Monday and from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, North Chapel, in New Ulm.
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i mean even massa was beating shuey at ferrari before he retired
what seems to be the problem now growler? another bad start to webbers day.
Quote:Mark said: All in all, it wasnt a bad day at all. Not the smoothest of mornings and we didnt get too many laps done there, but in the afternoon the race simulation went OK. He is still learning plenty."
So Loud you think this year it is going to be Red Bull 1st closely followed by McLaren in 2nd?
The issue at stake was the definition of when the 'week preceding the first event of the championship' was.
While Ferrari and Red Bull Racing believed they could test next week, because they believed the week preceding the Australian Grand Prix begins on Monday March 12, the clarification from the FIA stated a different viewpoint.
It is understood the FIA believes the rule refers to the full week before the week of the event - so the blackout period begins on Monday March 5.
Despite shifting its days, Ferrari will maintain its original driver rotation plan - with Felipe Massa testing for the first and third days (Thursday/Saturday), and Fernando Alonso driving on the second and final days (Friday/Sunday).
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Thompson defense recommends no prison time
SPOKANE, Wash. - The attorneys for former Spokane police officer Karl F. Thompson say their client should serve no prison time for the death of Otto Zehm.
That recommendation comes after federal prosecutors recently asked U.S. District Court Judge Fred Van Sickle to sentence Thompson to 10 years for using excessive force and lying to investigators.
But defense attorney Carl Oreskovich in court documents called Thompson a man of outstanding character whose convictions are an aberration when compared to a lifetime of earnest dedication to law enforcement.
Van Sickle has scheduled Thompson's sentencing for Nov. 15, more than a year after Thompson was convicted in federal court. Zehm died two days after a 2006 incident in which he was beaten, shocked and hog-tied by police.


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Work on future Nashua parkway progresses
NASHUA - This week, zoning officials approved one of the first applications for the Broad Street Parkway construction, giving crews the green light to work within wetlands to build the new bridge crossing. Construction will begin this summer on the future two-lane urban road that will serve as another crossing of the Nashua River.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment authorized a special exception request from the city of Nashua to work within the wetland buffer of the river and canal.
Work will start at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Broad Street, and continue along the southern side of the existing railroad tracks.
Currently, there is no treatment of any storm water runoff in that area, according to Dave McNamara of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike of Burlington, Mass. The new work limits of the parkway will be through detention ponds, said McNamara, maintaining the storm water runoff and drainage will be cleaner after the new roadway is complete.
"You will see a slight improvement," he told zoning officials on Tuesday.
Minor interior wetlands will be filled in, but they will be replaced with retention ponds, said McNamara.
Work continues in the effort to acquire the right-of-way needed for the parkway, according to Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, who said the New Hampshire Department of Transportation is performing this effort on behalf of the city.
"As the design has progressed, we have strived to reduce or eliminate property impacts wherever possible," Lozeau said last week during her State of the City address. "Several parcels which were anticipated to be affected have been avoided altogether. . The year ahead will be a busy one for the parkway."
By the end of the year, she said major construction will be under way, and there will be more opportunities for input on the bridge design.
Construction of the first segment of roadway is expected to begin this summer, with the project to be completed at the end of 2014.
The preliminary layout and alignment of the future 1.8-mile roadway has already been designed, however the final design has not yet been determined.
Hayner Swanson Inc. of Nashua, along with Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, is creating the engineering design for the Broad Street Parkway from the Broad Street/Blue Hill Avenue intersection to Pine Street/Central Street.
The ultimate goal of the project is to connect Broad Street to the downtown area by allowing motorists to bypass Amherst Street via another crossing of the Nashua River, possibly attracting more business and people to the Millyard Technology Park.
The Broad Street Parkway is the largest municipally managed project in New Hampshire, Lozeau said earlier. The parkway is an $82 million road project, with a portion of that price tag being spent before it was approved by the city in 2008. The estimated cost to complete the roadway is about $68 million, with $37.5 million being paid by the city and the rest through federal funds. The project is about $4 million under budget.


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The new theater on the block, The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, is reprising some of Broadway's greatest hits in its debut on the Palm Beach County cultural scene, starting with The Sound of Music on September 19.
After the abrupt departure of the Caldwell Theatre Company in early 2012, a dramatic void was left in Boca Raton, with the newly built Count de Hoernle Theatre on Federal Highway standing vacant for nearly two years. Now, new life has been breathed into Boca's theater offering as the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum presents its inaugural year. The brainchild of Pompano Beach-based Costume World, the largest theatrical costume and prop rental company in the United States, the new theater company is transforming the state-of-the-art stage into an all-day theater affair. Marilyn Wick, founder and CEO of Costume World, has one of the largest collections of Broadway costumes worldwide and will present them in an interactive showcase for all to enjoy. Some of the most influential and celebrated designers in American musical theater history are in the collection, with pieces from Sir Cecil Beaton (My Fair Lady), Irene Sharaff (The King and I), Theoni Aldredge (Annie and La Cage aux Folles) and William Ivey Long (Hairspray).
On the stage, The Wick looks to bring six Broadway classics to Boca for the 2013-14 season, starting with The Sound of Music to christen the stage September 19 and run through October 20. The time-honored Rodgers and Hammerstein opus has one of the most recognizable and uplifting scores in all of musical theater, with the likes of "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "The Sound of Music" singing in a new era of theater in Boca Raton.
- Showtimes are Wednesday and Sunday, at 2 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
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I have just checked into my hotel, but find myself staring blankly at rehearsal notes. I am to be interviewed by a panel of diplomats for the Pickering Fellowship, a fellowship which recruits college students for careers in the Foreign Service. As I wait for the interview, I wonder to myself, will my education get paid for and will I become a diplomat? My phone buzzes – texts from my foster mom, sister Hunter, brother Charlie, and friend Mawut, read "good luck."
It's deja-vu, because 12 years earlier, in 2001, I spoke with another group of diplomats, who considered whether America should grant me asylum. Things were very precarious then. I was among the 10,000 Lost Boys of Sudan who, at seven to 10 years old, escaped war in Sudan, walking 500 miles for months to reach Ethiopia. On this escape, the United Nations estimated that 5,000 boys perished from hunger, thirst, or gunfire.
War still raged in Sudan, so our hope was Kakuma, Kenya, a sprawling camp housing 100,000 refugees. Kakuma was a refuge in relative terms only. Food rations were meager and unreliable: only three kilos of wheat flour every 15 days. On the 12th or 13th day, food ran out — the camp went into hibernation until the next delivery. We were stuck in time. We could never become Kenyans. Return home was no option. So when America knocked, I answered. In 2001, I was afforded the opportunity to be resettled in the United States.
Flash forward: I am in America now, but fate again confronts me as I apply for the Pickering Fellowship. The events of my life play through my mind as I wait for my interview. If given the chance, I wonder, what would I tell those diplomats I met so many years ago, the International Organization for Migration, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program representatives, and the civic organizations that made my resettlement in the United States possible? Words could never fully express my gratitude, but here is a try: because of the UNHCR-provided education in Kakuma, my transition went perfectly. I finished high school early with a 4.0 GPA then graduated cum laude with an Economics and International Relations degree.
I'm pleased to report that my second time interviewing with a group of American diplomats went well as well as the first. Today, I am a Pickering Fellow on the path to becoming a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service. I will be forever indebted to the many individuals who helped me make every step of this long journey possible.
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Mercury, CUDA, and what it all meansTodd_Kopriva Feb 22, 2013 6:11 AM
[I just posted an article on the Premiere Pro team blog based on the information and questions in this forum thread.]
'Mercury Playback Engine' is a name for a large number of performance improvements in Premiere Pro CS5. Those improvements include the following:
- 64-bit application
- multithreaded application
- processing of some things using CUDA
Everyone who has Premiere Pro CS5 has the first two of these. Only the third one depends on having a specific graphics card.
Confusingly---because of one of our own early videos that was just plain unclear---a lot of people think that 'Mercury' just refers to CUDA processing. This is wrong. To see that this was not the original intent, you need look no further than the project settings UI strings 'Mercury Playback Engine GPU Acceleration' and 'Mercury Playback Engine Software Only', which would make no sense if 'Mercury' meant "hardware" (i.e., CUDA).
The official and up-to-date list of the cards that provide the CUDA processing features is here:
Some of the cards on that list are only enabled if you have the recent updates.
On Mac OS, CUDA processing features of Premiere Pro CS5 require Mac OSX v10.6.3 or later.
CUDA is an Nvidia technology, so only Nvidia cards provide it.
If you don't have one of these CUDA cards, you can still use Premiere Pro CS5; you just won't get the advantages of processing with CUDA.
Here's a list of things that Premiere Pro CS5 can process with CUDA:
- scaling
- deinterlacing
- blending modes
- color space conversions
It's worth mentioning one set of things that Premiere Pro CS5 doesn't process using CUDA: encoding and decoding.
Note that whether a frame can be processed by CUDA depends on the size of the frame and the amount of RAM on the graphics card (VRAM). This article gives details about that, toward the bottom.
Processing with CUDA doesn't just mean that things are faster. In some cases, it can actually mean that results are better, as with scaling. See this article for details.
The term 'Mercury Playback Engine' refers to Premiere Pro. It has nothing to do with After Effects. After Effects CS5 is a 64-bit application, and it has been multithreaded for a long time, so those improvements are there. But After Effects doesn't use CUDA (though a few third-party plug-ins do).


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Making School Lunches Healthier Doesn't Mean Kids Will Eat Them, writes Olga Khazan in The Atlantic.
Los Angeles Unified has been fighting childhood obesity for years: It " outlawed sodas in schools in 2004, banned selling junk food on campus, and swapped the bulk of its canned and frozen produce for fresh," writes Khazan. Still, 42 percent of students are overweight or obese.
In 2011, the district went after school lunches.
. . .the new menus were the most austere measure yet, cutting kid-friendly favorites like chocolate milk, chicken nuggets, corn dogs, and nachos. Instead, little Jayden and Mia would dine would dine on vegetarian curries, tostada salad, and fresh pears.
A student rebellion ensued—kids brought Flamin' Hot Cheetos to school rather than much on quinoa salad—and L.A. Unified was forced to settle for a middle ground between Alice Waters and Ronald McDonald.
Under the new new menu, "Hamburgers will be offered daily," the L.A. Times reported. "Some of the more exotic dishes are out, including the beef jambalaya, vegetable curry, pad Thai, lentil and brown rice cutlets, and quinoa and black-eyed pea salads. And the Caribbean meatball sauce will be changed to the more familiar teriyaki flavor."
But students are still "beelining toward carbs and meat and avoiding fruits and vegetables," according to a study in the April issue of Preventative Medicine. Examining middle schoolers lunch trays, researchers found that "32 percent of students did not take the fruit from the line, and almost 40 percent did not take the vegetables. Among those who did take a fruit or vegetable, 22 percent threw away the fruit and 31 percent tossed the vegetables without eating a single bite."
So in essence, just over half the students both took and ate some fruit, and about 42 percent both took and ate a vegetable.
Salads were the most common vegetable to be left untouched, while whole fruits, like apples and oranges, were far less popular than fruit cups or juices.
Food waste totals at least $100,000 a day, estimates the Times.
School districts are losing their paying lunchers because of new federal regulations, reports Reason. Congressional Republicans may give money-losing districts a one-year waiver of federal regulations, reports Reason.
Michelle Obama adamantly opposes any changes, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Other proposed changes include "scrapping a requirement that foods be 100% whole-grain by July 2014 and sticking with the current 50% target; holding to the newly enacted standard for sodium rather than a lower target scheduled to go into effect in a few years; and eliminating the requirement that students take a fruit or vegetable, regardless of whether they plan to eat it."
One of my stepdaughter is a nutritionist who designs school lunches. The insanely complex guidelines must be met every day, she says. It's not possible to go a little under in one category on Monday and make it up on Tuesday.


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Regarding the Lyric acoustic, (not classical) microphone, how thick is the double-sided adhesive tape, EXACTLY, in either millimeters or inches, please?
I need to move my microphone again; I've already used the spare that came with my initial purchase. I have some double-sided tape of my own and don't want to wait for more to be mailed to me.
And, if there happens to be an extremely slight variance in the thickness between mine and yours, will this affect the mic's performance and in what manner?


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Dusty, a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing-and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.
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It is very easy to get started with CUBRID. Follow these step-by-step tutorials and you will see how fun it is to learn CUBRID.
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Many people like to take their canine companion with them on trips, but sometimes car or airplane travel with your dog can be too stressful for both pet and owner. If this is the case, you can consider boarding your dog with a trusted organization or friend, but before you do, you'll need to prepare to make sure he is safe while you're away.
Putting your dog in a kennel
Kennels are definitely an option for some canines, and you may even find that your dog looks forward to a visit to the dog boarding home. If it's your first time to a kennel, you may want to try a "practice run" with your pet over a weekend or a couple nights before you leave, to make sure both you and he are happy with the facility.
Leaving your dog with a friend
If your dog isn't fond of kennels, then you may want to find a trusted friend who has experience raising a pet who will be willing to care for your dog while you're away. It may be ideal if he or she is able to stay at your home with your pet, as this will be a familiar space, but if not, you'll need to take some steps to make sure your pet is happy and easily cared for while away. Be certain your caretaker has all of the contact information for local vet clinics in the case of an emergency, and have him or her spend plenty of quality time with your dog before you leave.
Before your trip
No matter if you choose a kennel or a friend's home, there are certain steps you must take to prepare your dog for time apart. Bring plenty of familiar items for your pet, as some canines are prone to separation anxiety in dogs. This can include some of your pet's favorite toys, or even an item of clothing that will remind him of your scent. Any pet medication necessary to treat your animal must also be brought along, and the caretaker or caretakers should be able to administer them properly. Also be certain that your canine has had all of his dog vaccinations, including the one that protects him from kennel cough.
If leaving him with a friend, make sure you pack more than enough food to last your pet until he's back at your home, and go over your feeding routine so that your pet's diet remains stable. If you have more than one type of leash or harness, bring them both to your friend's home and show him or her how they are used. If bringing the dog to a kennel, you should either bring your own food or make sure the facility has suitable, healthy food for your pet.
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There isn't much to do when you return, besides picking up your dog and giving him a good check-over to make sure he's in good health. If anything seems amiss, bring him to a vet hospital to get a professional's opinion.


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Home > National Parks of Canada > Mount Revelstoke National Park > Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures > Research & Monitoring > Glacier Inventory Report
The results are in. An inventory of all the glaciers in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks was recently completed. The following is an exerpt from the Executive Summary:
Results showed a reduction in glacier cover in the two parks by 19.4 km2 between 2000-2011 or a 12.7% decrease from the calculated 2000 total area (152.71 km2 ), which includes 147 glacier masses. This equates to a reduction in the overall glacier coverage in the parks over the same period from 9.5% to 8.3%. The annual rate of loss was higher from 2000-06 than 2006-2011, perhaps as a result of cooler summers and greater snow cover observed in the second half of the decade (see also fig. 5). The annual average change from 2000-2011 (1.16%) is higher than the annual change calculated for the parks (0.70%) and the region (0.72%) in the western Canada inventory 1986-2006, suggesting an increased rate of glacier retreat in the new millennium.
To obtain a full copy of the 2011 Glacier Inventory Report, please contact us. The Illecillewaet Glacier© Parks Canada / J.Daniluck


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Date: 12/4/2012
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 4:45 PM
Students in first grade and up will enjoy decorating cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and assorted candy!
Elk Grove residents may register for the class online or at the youth Services desk. Non-residents may register one day before the class if space is available.
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In short: Ok to do once, wouldnt do it againIn full: Meh. - Dont get to see much of "oxford" on the route. Have to run through a dull factory, cant see the iffley road track, thames parts might have been pleasant on a better day, but today it was about playing 'puddle or river?'.- Only saw 5 and 10 miler markers....but then again if you show up to a race and need mile markers you are in the wrong game. Get a garmin or research the route. Dont rely on others.- Baggage and start area was fine, not sure why everyone is moaning. Do your big poo at home. Plan your day better?- Getting out was as expected. Its clear from the route that the race runs across the car park entrance, so I knew I'd be waiting until after the 2.15 runners had gone by before I'd get out through gaps. Oxford is hardly known for its flowing traffic.- Live results seem to have failed, possibly because cheap rfid tags dont work in the rain and get ripped off easily? Again, this is why we record our own times encase of corrections.- People of oxford, possibly because of the rain, didnt seem bothered to come out and watch. - Aside from a few switchbacks its reasonably flat (79m of elevation gained/lost as you finish in roughly the same place) so for a no frills crack at a PB its worth a go. Similar to maidenhead and basingstoke. - Goody bag was alrite. Free technical t-shirt as well which you dont often get anymore. Plenty of water on the route and at the end.Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Better than mid week a training sessionDate of review: May 21, 2013
In short: yeh not badIn full: Not a bad course, flat enough, mixed terrain. Narrow in places and as you come back on yourself I found myself at 6k going hard and running head on into oblivious mums chatting doing their casual sunday pace (which is fine for them, but coming the other way and having to weave around them wasnt fun). So that could be improved. Considering no chip timing, its run on paths (so no closed roads), banana, standard red/white/blue medal and water at the end, and it used a cheaper ARC permit rather than the UKA, I sort of wonder where the entry fee went. Its alrite if you live close by, but wouldn't be one you'd travel any distance for. That being said, outside of the dorney lake 10ks in the winter/spring, its one of the fastest/flattest in the area. Date of review: October 1, 2012
In short: Good 2011 race, made betterIn full: Basically last year it was already a good regional race on a fastish course and as it was the first year they had a few minor issues with the course and baggage store etc, but they took everyones input from last year and nailed it. Cant fault it really. Organisation was great, course was flat, support a little low, but to be expected in those ruralish locations, field wasnt too crowded, baggage store was fine. This is a race you do for a PB, not to wave to the crowd. So if you are dressed as a camel and want to raise money, you'd do the great north run. If you want to put on your club vest and nail your pb, do this one. If we can get water in bottles instead of cups next year it'll be perfect. Date of review: September 16, 2012
In short: Perfect for a 2nd, 3rd or 4th+ MarathonIn full: If I compare it to london, there are less crowds, less drinks stops, more hills, some depressing areas (power station) BUT aside from the first few miles, you can quite easily get into clear air and run at whatever pace you want (for PB chasers). So if you want a race to run a good time on and you dont care about a few hills (garmin measured 133m of elevation gain) and lack of crowds in places, go for it. Personally im glad I ran my first marathon at london last year (where the sheer amount of runners kill most peoples chance of running at their own pace choice) and I used brighton to go out and get a better time (3.30). It was around 9000 runners, which was pretty much spot on for the course. I'd assume it will keep growing each year though. Not fast enough to get a london good for age place? I'd sign up now as you wont get a better chance of a PB outside of the south of england. Date of review: April 17, 2012
In short: Great pre-half marathon training runIn full: Did this in 2011 and just finished the 2012 edition. Whilst the snow/ice meant the course had to be slightly shortened, it was low key, but a good field, pretty course and the multi terrain offered a great workout and challenge. For anyone doing the wokingham half next week, this was/is perfect training and taper. Wasnt really very clubby, but if you consider its run by a non-profit that does a load of great work for charities, you cant complain. Every type of size/shape of runner was out today and it offered a great low key non-pressure run and actually quite a warm atmosphere. Would be great for beginners. I'll try and build this into my program every year as its a quite training session and a chance to run the rare 5 mile distance. Date of review: February 12, 2012
In short: Tough! But better than a training runIn full: Done this one the last 2 years. And with it being wetter/muddier this year, the course was a little slower going than last year (as only about 3k is on roads, the rest trail and fields so the uphills were very tough and slippy). Take your best 10k time on the road and add 3-4 minutes that'll be how you do here. Tough course, but good test and good strength training. Trail runners would love it, road runners will curse it. Organisation is great, good cause, cant really fault it. Date of review: September 11, 2011
In short: Has the potential to be the areas fastest HM courseIn full: Organistation was ok. Found it easiliy enough from the train station. No sign posts in town though. Baggage at the end was a pain. Spent 20 mins standing in the rain. The start needed some timing target timing markers to help people line up. Pace runners would have been great. The initial loop didnt work as the faster runners ran 500m then came into the back of slower runners who still hadnt really started (Announcing this over the PA at the start would have helped. At least saying first loop runners stay right, faster 2nd loopers stay left. In the end there was one guy shouting directions. Quite a few slower runners missed the first 500m loop and went with the faster runners so therefore didnt run the full distance). Course wise, very flat, very fast, plenty of scope for overtaking people, course wasnt crowded, so really good PB potential aside from a few areas which slowed you down. I'd actually rate it as faster than the RHM course as it was flatter with less crowd to weave through at the start. Support wasnt as good as RHM for example, but it was a horrible day. For next year based on course speed I'd say more people would be up for doing this race, so the course should try to avoid the stepped area somehow. There were no mile markers on the course which would have been helpful. Water in cups isnt ideal as its too easy to spill, plus not everyone wants to drink at the water station points. It needed a lucozade or energy driink station too.On the whole, I'd love it if they could double the size and scope of this race for next year and iron out the kinks as it can be somewhere that people can easily come and knock out a PB. No goodie bag at the end :/ Really needed a mars bar or lucozade sport!Well done to purple patch though. You know exactly what you need to work on for the next one.Date of review: September 5, 2011
In short: Wet, fastish, paul daniels?! but no medals :(Date of review: June 13, 2011
In short: Was ok, not a big field thoughIn full: Race was fine. Not many runners though (50-70ish?), so field got a bit strung out...which was a slight problem due to there probably being 2 or 3 marshals less than what was required. A few people took wrong turns here and there. Was a decent alternative to a solo training run though. Hopefully they give it a better try next year, expand the field (course could have taken several hundred runners) and improve the org. Considering it was charity based, cant really complain too much. Date of review: March 12, 2011
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