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Debates of June 6th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #3 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
- Hockey
- Health
- Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival
- D-Day
- Ajax--Pickering
- Veterans
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Pakistan
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Hockey
- Poverty
- 1989 Tiananmen Square Protest
- Former Leader of Liberal Party
- D-Day
- Hockey
- Conservative Government
- International Co-operation
- Libya
- Poverty
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Flooding in Montérégie
- Infrastructure
- Canada Post Corporation
- Health
- Status of Women
- Libya
- National Defence
- Afghanistan
- Shipbuilding Industry
- Taxation
- Public Service of Canada
- The Environment
- Social Housing
- International Trade
- Veterans Affairs
- Labour
- Small Business
- Aerospace Industry
- Flooding in Montérégie
- Presence in Gallery
- Special Economic Measures Act
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Committees of the Whole
- Business of the House
- Petitions
- The Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Cheryl Gallant Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize the Pembroke Lumber Kings as this year's National Junior A Hockey champions.
Known as "Hockeytown Canada", Pembroke has a rich tradition of hockey excellence. This is the first national title for Pembroke.
The Pembroke Lumber Kings earned the right to play for the RBC Cup, which is presented to the National Junior A champions, by first winning the Central Canada Hockey League championship and then the Fred Page Cup to advance to the RBC Cup as the eastern Canadian representative.
The Ottawa Valley is well-known for its sporting traditions and contributions to the history of hockey. By defeating the two-time defending champion, Vernon Vipers, in thrilling fashion, they rewarded their loyal fans and added a new chapter to the hockey lore of the Ottawa Valley.
I commend the Lumber Kings' players and coaches for their outstanding performances. I also recognize the Vernon Vipers for their valiant title defence. Their defence of the RBC Cup demonstrated the passion, skill and competitive spirit that make hockey the world's most dynamic and thrilling sport.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, on May 2, a very large majority of the people of Gatineau voted for change, and I said I would deliver their message. Clearly, health is the number one issue for the people of Gatineau, and I promised strong leadership to ensure solid support from the federal government.
There are desperate needs in my riding. In May, at times, it got to the point where the Gatineau hospital's emergency room was filled to over 200% of capacity, and the Gatineau CSSS had to ask people to avoid emergency room visits.
In 2010 and 2011, the average wait time to see a doctor was approximately 24 hours. In 14% of cases, wait times exceeded 48 hours. We all want a more effective health care system that meets everyone's needs.
From the very first day of the election campaign, the NDP, my leader and I put health care at the top of our priority list. The government said in the Speech from the Throne that it will help to ensure the stability of the health care system and will work to reduce wait times while respecting provincial jurisdictions.
I am prepared to begin working with the government and Quebec immediately in order to give the people of Gatineau the health care system that they deserve.
Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Brad Butt Mississauga—Streetsville, ON
Mr. Speaker, first let me express my congratulations to your on being elected as our Speaker.
This past weekend I participated in the Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival, which is a very popular local event in my riding. Founded in 1973, it has become an annual event celebrating the historic backbone of Streetsville's economy, which was its five major mill sites along on the Credit River. Honey was included to reflect the many small apiaries existing at the time the festival began.
The festival was run by over 300 volunteers over the three days. Thanks go to local business, community groups and service clubs that donated thousands of hours of their time for this event.
I give special thanks to David Mosley, Sandy Pitts, Lucie Muldoon, Kathy Dineley, Gary Clipperton, Greg Landry, Kevin Little, Christine Simundson, Suzanne Tierney, Bill Vautour, Reg Vertolli, Duncan Wilcock and Al Yoemans for their outstanding leadership of this great event.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Joyce Murray Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, as the member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, proud home of the 39th Brigade, I rise to recognize the 67th anniversary of D-Day and to honour the tens of thousands of valiant soldiers, sailors and pilots who invaded Normandy's coast on June 6, 1944 and who changed the course of World War II.
On D-Day, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division stormed Juno Beach facing fierce opposition and Canadian soldiers secured a critical bridgehead for the allied invasion. The liberation of Europe and the defeat of Nazi Germany soon followed.
These brave Canadians left their loved ones behind to fight for freedom, democracy and peace—fundamental values for Canadians.
Their legacy endures as we also pay tribute to our men and women in uniform serving in Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Sudan and here at home.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and all Canadians, I salute these men and women and I wish to express my profound gratitude to all Canadian veterans.
We will remember.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Chris Alexander Ajax—Pickering, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the people of Ajax--Pickering. Poised between the blue water of Lake Ontario and the highlands of Durham, with its roots in first nations and around the world, in the tests of war and the promise of peace, from Carruthers Creek to the Rouge Valley, our community brings economic dynamism, youthful creativity and enriching diversity to Canada's table.
In the last election, the electors of Ajax--Pickering sent a clear message to the House. They want us to get Canada's economic recovery right. Amid global uncertainty and competition, we need to generate jobs that sustain growth, secure financial stability, unlock new markets and harness innovation.
My family has been proud to call Ajax--Pickering home since returning from Afghanistan in 2009. We are humbled by the confidence our neighbours showed in us on May 2.
As we begin this 41st Parliament, with its justifiable focus on our economic future, I will aim to discharge this trust by hard work and tenacity.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Annick Papillon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, I will start with warm thanks to the voters of the riding of Québec for the confidence they showed in me in the May 2 election. People voted for change and for MPs who will listen to their socio-economic concerns and I will do everything in my power to live up to those expectations.
Today, June 6, 67 years after the Normandy landing—as my Liberal colleague pointed out—a day when so many young men and young women sacrificed themselves to defend our values against oppression, we remember them with gratitude, respect and pride.
Let us keep their memory in mind as we face today's challenges and as other young people follow in their footsteps, serving their country in Afghanistan and Libya.
Our past and future veterans deserve our unwavering support.
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
David Tilson Dufferin—Caledon, ON
Mr. Speaker, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal motor neuron disease that affects approximately 3,000 Canadians. Eighty percent of those affected by this terrible disease pass away within five years of diagnosis, being unable to breathe or swallow.
This cause is very close to my heart as my father succumbed to ALS a number of years ago. After my personal encounter with this disease, I introduced a private member's bill to have the month of June officially designated as National ALS Month. Each year at this time, friends, family and supporters of those suffering from ALS dedicate their time and energy to increase the knowledge of this devastating disease and to raise funds for a cure.
I encourage each member to wear a cornflower today to show their support for finding a cure for this devastating disease. I would also encourage all Canadians to help us find a cure for ALS by supporting or volunteering for their local ALS organization.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is gravely concerned by the abduction and killing of Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad.
Despite threats to his safety, he courageously reported on the terrorism and extremism that have undermined the security and stability of the people of Pakistan.
I wish to extend, on behalf of the Government of Canada, our deepest sympathy to his family and friends and to all Pakistanis for their loss.
Canada strongly believes that the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the effective functioning of a free and responsible media remain a cornerstone of democratic societies and are essential to the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
This murder is a blow to the advancement of these values in Pakistan. We welcome the announcement by the government of Pakistan that it will undertake an investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Ryan Cleary St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
Mr. Speaker, for my first statement in the House of Commons, I must acknowledge the constituents of the great riding of St. John's South--Mount Pearl and thank them for their support.
For the first time since Confederation in 1949, Newfoundland and Labrador is represented by two New Democrat MPs in this esteemed Chamber. We may not have the raw MP numbers of the other provinces, but the way I like to see it, the member for St. John's East and I make up for it by being from Newfoundland and Labrador.
I have a quick note for Conservative members opposite. If they look to the stained glass window the furthest to their right, they will see the pitcher plant, the official flower of Newfoundland and Labrador. How privileged they are to sit across from such a raw and rugged beauty. The stained glass window also faces toward Newfoundland and Labrador. I ask members to look to the pitcher plant when they speak of my province. But be warned, the--
Newfoundland and Labrador
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Lawrence Toet Elmwood—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, first off, I want to thank the constituents of Elmwood Transcona for the confidence they have shown in me by electing me to represent them. I look forward to serving them well for many years.
Speaking of Winnipeg, last week was a great week for all the people of Manitoba. We have been waiting a long time for our NHL team. It built the MTS Centre. We have had the Manitoba Moose and a trip to the Calder Cup finals. We have had pre-season NHL games.
Last week our dream came true. New generations of Winnipeg hockey fans will discover new hockey heroes, the likes of the "Golden Jet", Dale Hawerchuk, and Teemu Selanne.
As the Winnipeg Jets, Thrashers, Moose or otherwise, Manitoba's team is back and we are anxiously awaiting a Stanley Cup celebration down at The Forks.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Anne-Marie Day Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, again, congratulations to all hon. members on being elected. I will start by thanking the voters of my riding of Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.
In 1989, 23 years ago, the House of Commons unanimously passed a resolution to eliminate child poverty in Canada by the year 2000. Canada currently ranks in the unenviable position of 25th out of the 33 OECD countries in terms of the percentage of gross domestic product devoted to social programs. We cannot turn a blind eye: poverty exists in Canada.
The voters in my riding and the rest of Canada expect the government to take concrete action to eliminate poverty in Canada.
1989 Tiananmen Square Protest
Statements By Members
June 6th, 2011 / 2:15 p.m.
Scott Reid Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canada's relations with China are positive, comprehensive and enduring. Canada will continue to promote and engage constructively with China on human rights.
With this in mind, I draw to the attention of the House the fact that June 4 marks the 22nd anniversary of the violent crackdown on pro-democracy forces in Tiananmen Square. We express our deepest condolences to those who lost friends and family in the Tiananmen Square massacre.
We urge China to account for those who remain missing, and to release those who continue to be imprisoned two decades later for their participation in this non-violent event.
In light of the ongoing suppression in China of freedom of expression, freedom of religion and other universally held human rights, we urge the Government of China to abide by international human rights standards and to engage in ongoing and open dialogue with its people about the events of 1989.
Former Leader of Liberal Party
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bob Rae Toronto Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, on a day when we are welcoming and celebrating the contribution of former parliamentarians, their parents and grandparents, whose memory they are respecting today, I would like to offer congratulations on behalf of the Liberal Party to all those who ran, either winning or losing, in the last election.
We all know that trying to represent our constituents is one of the great honours and pleasures of our own lives, but above all we have to reflect on those who fought so hard and who were not returned, or who wait for another occasion to be returned.
In that spirit, I would like, in this, my first statement as interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, to pay particular tribute to my former leader Mr. Michael Ignatieff, the former member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, who served in this House with great distinction and who served the people of Canada with great ability. I know he will continue to go on to great public service, as he did before he came to this place and as he will afterwards.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Jim Hillyer Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, we also wish to acknowledge the 67th anniversary of D-Day, the first day of the major allied invasion of occupied France that led to the end of the second world war.
On June 6, 1944, more than 450 Canadians parachuted inland before 15,000 Canadian troops stormed Juno Beach in the face of enemy fire. With courage and skill, the Canadians soon captured three shoreline positions.
The soldiers of the army, the air force and the navy continued fighting until August 25, 1944, when Paris was finally liberated. Nine months later the allies achieved final victory in Europe.
As we remember the contributions of those who landed on foreign shores 67 years ago, we honour Canada's brave service men and women who continue to serve today, and we remember that even if they are not physically injured, soldiers can still come home wounded.
We must never forget Canada's brave service men and women and their sacrifices.
Canada remembers D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.


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Rachel Faeth achieves her college soccer dreams, committing to play at UC Santa Cruz of California.
Lee Riley, CEO Idaho Rush, "Having coached Rachael for two years I am very proud to see her accomplish her dreams of playing college soccer. Without questions Rachael has fulfilled her dream because of her positive attitude and her commitment to always give 100% effort. She is a wonderful example to all our young Rush players proving that hard work, dedication and having a dream really does pay off. We are all very proud of you Rachael, go get them girl"
Olly Frick Head Coach, "we are very proud of Rachel! She is an extremely hard working teammate. Rachel is always looking to become a better player and has a good attitude. Rachel will give UC Santa Cruz a 100 percent effort.
"I am so proud that Rachel is being awarded the opportunity to pursue her college soccer dream. She has worked so hard, matched with being an outstanding person and student, she will represent UC Santa Cruz well on and off the field. Another Idaho Rush player paving the way for future aspiring players in the Treasure Valley!" -Michael Mollay, Idaho Rush CAP Adviser
Congratulations Rachel! We are proud of you!!!
*** Stay tuned for more college placement announcements***

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soo kata and me thought about new ways of promoting our events and we think it would be best to have a printed monthly programme instead of the weekly programme. Weekly events will still be posted on the website/fb/posters put up etc
we would like to make it as beautiful and nice and useful as possible but of course don't want to spend too much money on it. Here's an idea about how we would like to do it, any more ideas and things are very welcome
If we do it that way it would also fulfill the function of a flyer as it has all the important contacts and basic info about the forest on it...
A4 paper, folded into half -> A5 size
Paper vs Colour:
a.) Quality paper (not the regular A4 that you put on a table and in 10 minutes you can throw it away because it goes nasty...waste!) – black and white stuff
b.) Cheapest paper – stuff in colour
1.page (Front):
- title (e.g.: The Forest – Program – April)
- forest logo
- design (a different design/drawing of a different artist every month)
- little blurb saying something like: 'If you would like to see your design on our next monthly program, please send us your proposal to the email@example.com. address before the 15th of March'
2-3 page (Calendar):
- 1 calendar on two pages (vertical/horizontal?)
- every day has it's own square, saying what's on that day (e.g. 13rd, Wednesday: 7-8pm: Gramophone hour, 8-late Golden Hour) etc.
- different typo/colour(?)/little sign for: workshops, events, fundraisers
- if there is a date which is not booked yet (an blank space in the calendar), put a little blurb with semi transparent letters saying something like: 'This is a free space for you to have your own event! Book it now!'
- little blurb on the bottom: 'To host your own event at the Forest, pop in and ask for the Events Book or send an e-mailt to the: email@example.com address!'
4.page (back --Café, Forest Facilities, Contact):
1. Café:
- Little blurb on the Café, highlighting the possibility volunteering
- BYOB! (corkage prices maybe?)
2. Forest Facilities:
- One line description of all of them + corresponding e-mail? (Maybe too much of e-mail addresses)
- Cave
- Darkroom
- Screen-printing room
- Bristo Hall
- TK gallery
- Old Hat Books
- Snip and Sip
- Shop
3. Contact, location:
- map
- address
- phone
- website!!!
Additional stuff:
- stream of consciousness (a line at the bottom of each page that continuously tells a story or follows thoughts of someone throughout all the monthly programs)
- first proposal for the first days of March
- first issue for April
- distribution: 1 month just in the café, see the reactions, maybe put around somewhere else as well (out of the blue, word of mouth, brass monkey, eca, film house, etc.)
- first print 100 copies


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Southeast Xtreme
Okay, so here is the rundown. Now that SouthEast Xtreme is playing national events, we cannot play most tournaments in Louisiana(rookie tournaments). But we still want to promote rookie tournaments, as well as our name. So we have decided to start up a feeder team.
-Be able to practice almost every Sunday. We are out there every weekend, you should too.
-Be able to drive to Cecelia, which is between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, about 30-40 minutes from baton rouge, 30 from lafayette.
-have the money to play tournaments, as well as practice every weekend.
- Practice starts at 1pm, so no having to wake up early.
- Currently have 09 PSP xball field.
- Just put a net up around the field to keep our gear clean while playing, and so visitors can come watch.
- Play with and against 10 players ranked from D4-D2.
- We can and will teach you how to play.
- Once we feel that you are ready, we will bump you up to the main team.
- Private field, only the team plays out there, so more time to run drills and work on the small things.
- Cheapest field to play at in the state. Message me for paint prices. No field fees or air fees. $5 for Subway after practice (optional).
- Get to see my smiling face every Sunday.
Experience wise, we're looking for anyone who loves the sport, and wants to learn. No one started out great, it took dedication to get there, with that being said, if you have the gear, the time, and the love for paintball, you should have what it takes to be a part of SouthEast Xtreme.
We are looking for people. We have one guy right now who plays with us every weekend, and is on the feeder team, he just needs teammates.
If you are interested, or just want more information, feel free to call me at 337-263-2936.
SouthEast Xtreme
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Category: 1098's
Form 1098-T: Tuition Statement- Calculating Your Credit or Deduction
Guide to Tax form 1098-T: Tuition Statement
Tuition-paying students at eligible colleges or other post-secondary institutions should receive a copy of Internal Revenue Service Form 1098-T from their school each year. Eligible institutions include most colleges, universities, and vocational schools that are eligible to participate in the Department of Education's student aid programs. This form provides information about educational expenses that may qualify the student or the student's parents or guardian, if the student is still a dependent for the tuition and fees tax deduction or education-related tax credits.
Q. Who gets the 1098-T FORM?
A. Schools must send Form 1098-T to any student who paid "qualified educational expenses" in the preceding tax year. Qualified expenses include tuition, any fees that are required for enrollment, and course materials the student was required to buy from the school. If someone else pays such expenses on behalf of the student (like a parent), the student still gets "credit" for them and therefore gets the 1098-T. Schools must send the form to the student by January 31 and file a copy with the IRS by February 28.
Reporting qualified expenses
Schools can report a student's qualified expenses one of two ways: based on how much the student actually paid during the year, or based on how much the school billed the student during the year. If the school reports the amount paid, it puts that figure in Box 1 of the form. If it reports the amount billed, it does so in Box 2. (A school generally has to use the same reporting method every year. If it changes its method -- which requires IRS approval -- it puts a check mark in Box 3. This box is here primarily for the IRS's information, not the student's.)
Adjustments and scholarships
Box 4 of the form shows any adjustments the school has made to qualified expenses reported on a previous year's 1098-T. If it turns out a previous year's expenses were lower than initially reported, the student may be responsible for additional tax for that year. The student must amend that tax year in order to recapture that amount in Box 4.
Box 5 shows the amount of scholarships and grants that were paid directly to the school for the student's expenses. Scholarships and grants may reduce the amount of qualified expenses the student can use when calculating a deduction or credit.
The amount that you are eligible to use to reduce your tax bill is, in most cases, simply the amounts paid for tuition and fees minus the amount of scholarships you received. You can only receive a deduction or credit for the amount of expenses that you paid out of pocket.
If the amount in Box 5 (your scholarships) is GREATER THAN the amount in Box 1 (or Box 2, whichever is filled in on your 1098-T), then you cannot use any expenses to reduce your tax bill. You must report the excess as taxable income on your federal return. To do this within the TaxSlayer program, please go into the Federal Section >> Income >> Enter Myself >> Other Income >> Other Compensation >> Scholarships and Grants.
If the amount in Box 5 is LESS THAN the amount in Box 1 (or Box 2, whichever is filled in on your 1098-T), then you can use the expenses as a deduction or credit. Subtract Box 5 from Box 1 (or Box 2). The difference is generally the amount that was paid out of pocket and that can be reported on your return.
Box 6 shows any adjustments the school has made to scholarships and grants reported on a previous year's 1098-T. These adjustments may affect the student's tax liability for the previous year, so the student may have to file an amended return.
Other information
Schools must check Box 7 if the amount in Box 1 or 2 includes expenses for an academic term that begins in the first three months of the year following the year covered by the 1098-T. A check mark in Box 8 indicates that the student is enrolled at least half-time. A check mark in Box 9 indicates that the student is enrolled in a graduate program.
For more information on Education Credits, please click here


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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Great Debate: Kenyans, Ultras, and Who's the greatest?
-Geoffrey and Geoff, and their two big course records
I was asked the other day who had won the legendary Western States 100 miler. The same person also asked "was it a Kenyan?". I chuckled, and said "no, it was actually a Spaniard. Kenyans don't run ultramarathons." I've actually heard quite a few people assume that since Kenyans and Ethiopians are basically the fastest road runners in the world, that the same folks must be winning all the ultras. It often surprises my friends who don't have the "ultra inside scoop" that many of our races are won by north American runners, often with cool beards, long hair, and normal day jobs.
The main debate is that the best ultrarunners may not be faster than marathoners, but in a 50-100 mile race they would still win. Notice I'm not talking about 50k's because it's only 5 miles longer than a marathon(yes mountains would make it tougher). However, when Josh Cox set the 50k American record he simply ran a 2:18 marathon and tacked on 5 miles at a track to finish in 2:47. He recently went after the world record doing the same thing and came very close with a 2:43. No doubt impressive, but there are guys who could do it 10 minutes faster if the money was there. Ultimately, given the same training, I say the top marathoners crush our ultra elites Roes, Krupicka, and Jornet. Here's why.
The ultrarunner supporters believe that even the best ultra guys and gals would still beat the fastest road marathoners. Consider how Tony Krupicka, Hal Koerner, Geoff Roes, and others largely dominate road guys like Michael Wardian. Wardian, who btw wins plenty of ultras, is a 2:17 marathoner, but still loses by hours to the other guys if the race is 100 miles and in the mountains. I agree that guys who train 150+ mpw in the mountains will have a much better chance at outrunning a faster road runner who trains 120 mpw on roads. Mountain runners have bodies that are simply more conditioned to go the distance with varying elements (such as extreme weather and geography).Tough terrain and vertical climb are the first things to negate a marathoner's raw speed. The second thing is that nutrition is vital in longer races. Elite marathoners can subside off a dozen cups of water, but they are completely spent when they cross the finish. Tweeking their nutrition plan so they can learn how to consume substantial calories, would be the difference in sustaining their pace through an ultra distance. The transition from 26.2 miles to 50 to 100 is tough, and obviously not every elite marathoner's body is designed to do it. However, those that do would clean house.
The bottom line is that elite marathoners have fewer variables other than air temperature. They often have a predictable running surface, minimal elevation change, and minimal time for weather to change since they are done within a couple hours. Tony Krupicka's 2:40,Koerner's 2:35, and Scott Jurek's 2:38 marathon personal bests would get scorched on a marathoner's familiar turf. However, I believe that once the fastest marathoner's start training like ultrarunners (ie eating while running, running trails with lots of vert) they would start to crush our current level elites. So, why aren't Kenyan's and Ethiopians running ultras?
Money! Ultras are low revenue events that more than likely provide no prize money. The few races that do have a cash prize, like the North Face, still only give out $10,000 to the winner at their national championships. Unlike many Americans who enjoy the "luxury" of the income their jobs earn, many 3rd world athletes will compete where the most money is. The Boston Marathon dishes out $150k, NYC $130k, and Chicago $125k. They can't support their families off belt buckles and medals. Perhaps if our ultramarathon athletes were in the same situation, they'd be training for the big bucks, but that really hasn't been the attitude of ultrarunners. Ultrarunning has always been very low key, laid back, and out of the spotlight. Sometimes it can't help be anything but out of the lime light. Afterall, how could you ever televise a mountain ultra? Where on the trail would sponsors put their logos, other than on the athletes already competing? You can't generate money when trails and national parks limit entry fields to 300-400 runners, unlike the big city marathons where you have 30,000 people paying $120 a piece to run. Ultramarathons simply aren't designed to draw a lot of income(ok, maybe the JFK 50 miler for $195). Imagine a 50 miler through NYC, and finding a tv station that would want to cover at least 5.5 hours worth of running just to see the winner finish! Too big of an investment risk.
Now let's suppose, hypothetically, that The North Face, or Montrail ever got to the point of tossing out a $100,000 cash prize. You still might not get THE fastest folks who don't want to risk injury by training, or racing an ultra, but you'd definitely get many others. Historically, the top ultra runners have been between 2:35 and 2:45 marathon speed. Seven time Western States winner Scott Jurek had a personal best of 2:38 when he was dominating ultras in the early 2000's. I think ultras are drawing more crossover runners who can't quite be competetive in big city marathons, but can win at ultras. I'm talking about guys like Matt Woods, David Riddle, Michael Arnstein, Matt Carpenter, Max King, Michael Wardian, Uli Steidel, Todd Braje, and others who are capable of anything from 2:14 to 2:30 marathons. Plenty fast, but not enough to win against guys running sub 2:10. Uli, Carpenter, and King have the most speed in the group (all sub 2:15 PR's), and all have adapted their training to suite ultras. If they can win ultras doing this, of course even faster folks would also be winning. So, you can see the allure of going to ultras where you could at least make a run for some victories/cash. Even the women are raising the bar. You've got 2:49 marathoner Ellie Greenwood, 2:53 Kami Semick and Jenn Shelton, all the way to low 2:40's Devon Crosby Helms. Very fast, but even they couldn't hang with the elite women dropping 2:20's.
It sounds crazy, but I think if the money was there, you'd see course records fall left and right. Western States would go from 15:07 to sub 14:30, JFK would drop to 5:30ish, and we'd see a bunch of 100 mile course records drop by hours. Imagine someone like Haile Gebrselassie making a move at Western States and dropping a 5:30 mile into Forest Hills, or setting a 2:25 marathon split at American River en route to a 5:15 course record (27 minutes under Krupicka's 5:42)? It would be crazy, but very plausible. I could be wrong, but the only reason guys like Roes, Mackey, and Jornet are winning ultras is because the money hasn't drawn in the big dogs yet. Would I even want ultras to become some mega marketed machine? I think it would destroy the character of the sport and take away many of the little things that make ultras so endearing. Ultras have always been about an individual journey to push beyond, and a place where first and last place received the same reward when crossing the finish. Maybe a 2:03 marathoner would fall apart trying to run more than 40-50 miles? Maybe not? There's no doubt that elite marathoners have amazing mental toughness to maintain sub 5 minute miles for 26 miles. But, there's a grit and toughness that a rare few have(marathoner, or ultrarunner) that keeps them relentlessly moving forward after 60,70, and 90 miles. That being said, I would still be rooting for my fellow ultra guys/gals to prove that being the best long distance runners means more than just being fast.
4 comments:
- Jess said...
I love seeing the ultra rock stars all out there looking kind of hippie-ish and cool. They are way cooler!
- July 14, 2011 at 7:49 PM
- Andrew said...
i dont know if this is a fair comparison because you are saying elite marathoners would beat our ultra guys if they trained for ultras comparing marathon times. I may be wrong but of those marathon times you posted I don't know that any of our top ultra guys have trained specifically for the marathon. Wardian seems like he has (although doesn't take the breaks/taper like the marathoners) and he's gotten to 2:17 but who knows about the others. Maybe its possible some of these guys could drop quite a bit off their marathon PR.
Although its possible the marathon PR means nothing in a 100. Although a better comparison that this it seems almost like looking @ 5k times and saying who would make the best marathoner.
- September 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- Mike Bailey said...
Hey Andrew,
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"As we transform the global economy into one that is low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive - a key topic under discussion this week at the first United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi as we look for ways to bring in more capital investment to finance this transition - we must also adapt and invest in making our communities and economies climate and disaster-resilient," said Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Under-Secretary-General of the UN. "The Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative harnesses the wealth of risk management expertise in the insurance industry and is putting it to work to find solutions for global sustainability challenges."
The PSI Global Resilience Project, which is led by Insurance Australia Group, has just completed its first phase. This assessed the effectiveness of a range of disaster risk reduction measures across the three most devastating types of natural hazard - cyclone, earthquake and flood. The findings are outlined in a new report, Building disaster-resilient communities and economies.
"There is a lot we as insurers can bring to the table," said Leona Murphy of Insurance Australia Group, Co-Chair of the PSI Initiative's Board. "We work with communities to help them recover from disasters, so we have a deep understanding of the risks they face at a local level, and we know what works when it comes to reducing the impact of disasters."
"It makes economic, social and environmental sense to focus on reducing the risk of disasters happening, rather than pouring all resources into disaster relief and recovery," she added.
The global report was presented at a UN event in London convening insurance industry leaders and key stakeholders.
"As the largest collaboration between the UN and the insurance industry, the Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative is showing us how much more we can achieve by working together," said Charles Anderson, Director of UNEP FI. "Widespread environmental degradation, climate change and loss of natural ecosystems are exacerbating disaster risk. Collaborative action is a must."
In the report, disaster risk reduction measures were assessed according to how much they cost, the economic benefits they brought, and their potential to save lives and reduce the number of people adversely affected by disasters. The analysis also looked at downstream benefits - other advantages to communities beyond disaster risk reduction.
"Natural disasters hold back development, so building resilience is integral to sustainable development. Hard-won development gains can be undermined by a single disaster, and efforts to build a sustainable economy derailed," said Butch Bacani, PSI Programme Leader at UNEP FI. "When disasters strike, insurance helps communities cope with the financial hardship of unexpected losses."
"However, this report highlights that insurers play a key role across the spectrum of activities in disaster risk management. This includes identifying, assessing and reducing disaster risk," he added. "Each community is going to have its own specific needs, but the report was able to draw some broad conclusions across regions."
The report found that:
"It's important to bear in mind that risk reduction works best when you take an integrated, portfolio approach and adopt a range of measures," said Melinda Mulroney of Insurance Australia Group, who manages the PSI Global Resilience Project.
The report also highlighted inconsistencies in available risk reduction research as a significant barrier to identifying the most effective risk reduction measures in vulnerable communities.
"Data can be difficult to compare, as each research project has different objectives and different criteria," said Ms. Mulroney. "Universal data standards are essential in helping communities assess their level of risk and the best responses to it, and to make the case for risk reduction to governments and other stakeholders."
The next phase of the PSI Global Resilience Project will see the development of a global disaster map to identify individual communities most in need of risk reduction efforts. The project will then seek to engage communities, governments and other stakeholders in investing in disaster resilience and in implementing the measures most effective in protecting lives and property.
"The involvement of other insurers will give us a clearer picture of the risks faced by the communities that we insurers serve, enabling us to better target our risk reduction efforts," said Andreas Spiegel of Swiss Re, and Co-Chair of the PSI Initiative's Board. "The PSI Global Resilience Project is a shining example of how the insurance industry can deepen its contribution to the global resilience and sustainability agenda."
Notes to editors
A video message from the UNEP Executive Director marking the second year anniversary of the launch of the PSI Initiative can be viewed at: www.unepfi.org/psi/videos. This video message was shown at the 50th Annual Seminar of the International Insurance Society in London on 25 June 2014, which was attended by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, UN officials and leaders of the global insurance industry.
The PSI Global Resilience Project's first report, Building disaster-resilient communities and economies, can be downloaded here.
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The vision of the PSI Initiative is of a risk-aware world, in which the insurance industry is trusted and plays its full role in enabling a healthy, safe, resilient and sustainable society. The purpose of the PSI Initiative is to better understand, prevent and reduce environmental, social and governance risks, and better manage opportunities to provide quality and reliable risk protection.
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IRON MOUNTAIN – Visitor restrictions are now in effect in Dickinson Memorial Hospital's OB Unit/Family Birth Center. Visitor restraint is urged in other areas of the hospital.
In order to keep newborns and their mothers safe and healthy at Dickinson Memorial Hospital and due to the early onset of influenza this year as well as increased illness in children, the OB Department has restricted visitation. Anyone under the age of 18, including siblings, will be unable to visit in the OB Department. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
While not a formal facility wide Visitor Restriction, officials at Dickinson Memorial Hospital are requesting that people who are currently exhibiting signs of upper respiratory illness refrain from visiting hospitalized family and friends. Those affected would be people who have colds, a cough, fever and any other form of respiratory distress. Rather than make a personal visit to the hospital, people with compromised health are asked to send flowers or make a phone call.
"With news and evidence of the early onset of the latest strain of influenza continue, we are simply taking some advance precautions," explained Brenda DeAmicis, RN, infection control specialist at Dickinson Memorial Hospital. "We have no evidence of pandemic influenza in our community or in our hospital. At this time, we are simply asking the public to help us keep our community as healthy as possible by staying home and away from our patients if they are exhibiting any signs of illness."
To help limit the spread of influenza, public health officials are reaffirming the need for hand hygiene, covering the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and staying home if sick.
"We appreciate your cooperation and understanding," continued DeAmicis. "Our visitor restriction hotline number is 906-776-5950 and is updated regularly as conditions change. We encourage you call this number before planning a visit to the hospital."


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Dave McPherson, lead singer and guitarist of Essex alt-rockers InMe, is a busy man.
Apart from fronting the Brentwood band, he's been slowly building up a solo career that began with 2011's The Hardship Diaries and is now about to enter phase two with the release of Dreamoirs. Released through a well-orchestrated campaign on Pledge Music, we caught up with McPherson to talk about the album and how he made himself a fan-funded success story…
When did you start work on the album?
I've kind of reached a thing now that while InMe is doing an album campaign, it's time to work on a solo album and vice versa. I really started working on it around when we were in this delightful caravan touring around Europe.
I had hours and hours of time in the back to work on the orchestral side of things and arrangements. I've been using my phone really, while I'm travelling. If an idea pops into my head, a lyric or a melody or anything, I put it in there.
I immediately started to get an idea of what I wanted the album to sound like – a bit over the top and dreamy. I think I was out on that tour when I came up with the title as well, Dreamoirs. The first album was called The Hardship Diaries, so it kind of carried on that idea of a musical journal.
I worked on it intensely for about a year. Most of it is fresh stuff, although there's one song on there that was written in 2004.
How did you record the album?
I started in July, working with Mike Curtis - he also did The Hardship Diaries and the last InMe album - and it was a ten-day session.
I recorded everything myself, did the drums in three days, did the guitars, the vocals and then the bass last.
Then we left it for about six months then came back and did all the backing vocals. We mastered it the day before launching the Pledge campaign, so just in time.
So you played everything on there?
Yeah, apart from the orchestration and the piano, which is programmed. I know what piano parts I want, but I can't play the piano very well.
I started playing drums before anything and I missed it, so I wanted to see if I still had what it took to record.
The video for Kingdom - made possible thanks to fan funding.
What gear were you using?
I usually use a Gibson J-45, which I've had since 2004. It's just gorgeous, it sounds amazing but at the time it really needed to go to the doctor, it was out of tune all the time.
My old housemate is a set carpenter for Rihanna, and he met Nuno Bettencourt who gave him a guitar and signed it on the back. On my 29th birthday, my mate gave it to me – he doesn't play guitar, and he didn't know quite as much about Nuno and Extreme as I did. We mic'd that up, and though I haven't used it since that's what we used to record with.
The bass was a Fender Precision that someone lent me, I'm not really a bassist but I knew it wasn't going to be a showing off album musically, technically in an instruments sense, so the bass just fits the songs.
For drums, I used the drummer from InMe's drum kit – I don't even know what it is! It's black, and it's got cymbals and stuff!
You funded the album via Pledge Music – how did that work?
We'd already done the album, but I'm only on a small, humble independent label, so if I were only to get funding from them it wouldn't quite meet my ambitions for the album.
I wouldn't be able to afford the production or the marketing. I got to hire PR and stuff like that which wouldn't have been possible for me, and it allowed me to invest a bit more, make videos that aren't done on my phone.
It opens doors for me really. I'm in a happy place where I am with my career, but you might as well always dream bigger.
It's not the first time you used Pledge Music though is it?
No, we used it for InMe's last album and I used it for The Hardship Diaries when it wasn't that well known. I'd seen a few artists I knew of use it.
Some things I was sceptical about, and I didn't know how much people would want to jump on it, but it's a learning process.
For this one, I gave away most of my back catalogue even if someone only pledged £8. Because I've recorded so much music over the years, it gave me the opportunity to sell off some rare things, and give people a chance to see videos first.
I think sometimes artists don't embrace it properly or will over charge. You've got to put yourself in the listener's shoes and then make it an experience throughout so they're not just paying for an album and getting it in three month's time, they get more.
What lessons have you learned since you started using Pledge Music?
To manage a to-do list! Mine is intense – I just came back from holiday and had two days before going back on the road, and I got up at 8 and worked thoroughly through trying to tick as many things off as I can, to do it properly.
I've got strict deadlines, I want to fulfil everything by the end of July and then I won't go insane!
What was it that you offered that got the best response?
I think the deluxe edition sold the most. I do personalised songs which did really well, which is quite fun for me. Usually I'll get information from whoever pledged – usually they'll want a song for a girlfriend, and they'll give me some personal stuff to make the song special to them.
I think the cool thing to me is how the Pledgers are all in it together as well. So when I do these personalised songs, I always ask if they mind me giving them away to other Pledgers and they always say yes.
They all benefit from this little individual Pledges. One other thing I did for this one with my band InMe was exclusive online shows for the Pledgers, and then recording every single InMe song acoustic. It's nice. It's better than 'hey, you're going to get 12 songs every two years and that's it'!
It must build a real community as well?
Yeah, and I'm starting to remember a lot more names than I thought my brain could take! It might get to a point where I need some help, but at the moment people can just email me whenever they want.
They might only get a brief reply because I make myself pretty busy, but it's nice to connect with them. I see myself as a lucky music geek that is lucky enough to have people buy into my music and come to shows. I get to do this full time!
I don't understand why people would ever consider the people that support their music a burden.
What advice would you give to bands thinking of funding a release this way?
You can make it completely creatively individual. For Dreamoirs we've got pillowcases, Dream Tea mugs and coasters, stuff like that.
You've got to be honest – some artists put things I can see right through, and are massively over charging. Outside of touring, I host acoustic nights and I do weddings and pub gigs and stuff like that, and I charge what I consider to be a very reasonable and fare price taking in my expenses and a little bit on top to live on. But I see some people do the same thing for £10,000! Who the hell has got £10,000 to have someone come and play their party!
Dreamoirs is available on iTunes now. You can also pick up a copy on Amazon. Dave McPherson is playing an album launch party at the Barfly, Camden on Thursday 7 June.
To be in with a chance to win tickets to the gig, simply email email@example.com with DREAMOIRS in the email subject line, and we'll put you in a draw. Good luck!
For more information, visit the official Dave McPherson website, or visit Facebook.


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I LOVE traveling to new places and all things natural hair related, which explains why I had such an amazing time traveling to Chicago two weeks ago to co-host Eden Body Work's "Treasure Our Tresses" along with fellow blogger, Bree from The Mane Source.
Even though I was just in Chicago for a day, it was jam-packed with meeting and spending time with some great people! Upon arrival in Chicago, I was able to spend some time with Ylorie from the Eden Body Works team. I then spent the afternoon with the lovely Patrice of Afrobella.com, who was kind enough to show me around downtown! We had lunch at Chicago's Flo & Santos, where we met up with the uber talented and down-to-earth Mitzi Miller, new editor over at Jet Magazine (look out for some exciting new changes!). It was such a pleasure and might I add, very inspiring to be able to sit down and chat with these two!
L to R. Mae (Natural Chica), Mitzi Miller and Patrice (Afrobella)
Now on to the "Treasure Our Tresses" event with Eden Body Works…what a fun-filled night! Licensed beauty expert, Rachel O. did my makeup that evening. As some of you may know, she is a guest blogger on the site, so it was great to finally meet her in person!
I had so much fun meeting my Chicago naturalistas that night! I spoke for a bit that evening about my natural hair journey and the rest of the night was filled with natural hair trivia, information about the Eden Body Works product line and giveaways sponsored by Natural Chica, The Mane Source & Eden Body Works.
Me with Ylorie Anderson of the Eden Body Works team
It was also great to meet several individuals for the first time in person that I've enjoyed following online, like the Double Saving Divas and celebrity makeup artist, Tia Dantzler. Bree from The Mane Source has such a sweet personality, and I have to thank her for inviting me out to host this event with her! She has a great blog, so be sure to check her out! You all know I'm a fan of the peppermint-based Eden Body Works line so feel free to stop by their page for more info. I must add that Renae Bluitt of Crush Media also did an AMAZING job of organizing the evening's activities!
Overall, my first visit to the Chi was such an amazing experience and I can't wait to visit again!
For more pics, see the gallery below and also visit the "Windy City Naturals" gallery on Essence.com!


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Throughout your years at the College of Idaho, you will have the opportunity to live in three very different campus housing options: five residence halls, two apartment buildings and twenty-one rental houses. Each living environment is unique and is shaped by the students who reside there.
Residence Halls
Our residence halls are traditional corridor-style housing with shared bathrooms and common areas. Residents form strong community bonds in this setting and are supported in this growth by a wide-range of intentionally developmental programming. The residence halls are supported by professional and student staff who are trained to build strong communities, to respond to resident needs and emergencies, and to connect residents with campus resources. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus and usually live in residence halls.
Every residence hall has recreation, laundry, kitchen, and lounge rooms. Student rooms include a bed, mattress, desk, chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe, individual heating/cooling unit and network connections for personal computers. Residence halls also have wireless connectivity.
The Village Apartments
The Village apartments offer sophomores, juniors and seniors the convenience of being on campus coupled with a more independent living environment. The Village is staffed with an apartment manager to provide minimal programming and to address concerns and apartment issues. Village residents are students who already have strong ties to the C of I community.
Rental Houses
The College also owns a number of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses in the neighborhood immediately to the south of campus. These houses are available to students to rent and are intended for upper-class students who have already made a strong connection to the community and now wish for a more autonomous living environment. The Office of Residence Life provides our house residents support and guidance (such as conflict mediation in roommate disputes). Addressing house-management issues, however, is the responsibility of the residents (such as paying bills on time, abiding by a rental agreement, house cleaning and care). This structure is intended to help students learn the concrete skills necessary to negotiate the world outside C of I.
Anderson Hall
Anderson residents balance active engagement in the classroom and their living community, contributing positively to campus life. Anderson is the Honors Hall on campus. Incoming students must have a 3.5 GPA to be housed in Anderson. Anderson houses up to 150 residents, in a blend of double and single rooms. Anderson is made up of a freshmen living community, and housing for upper-class students.
Finney Hall
Finney is defined by its stately columns, sweeping stairs to its entry and its identity as the first women's residence on campus in 1910. Finney's 70 residents (now co-ed) enjoy living in a mature, historic, and quiet community located at the center of campus. Finney is an Honor Code Community, a unique residential community in which its residents are able to tailor College policies to fit the needs of the residents. Residents in Finney must hold themserlves, and each other, accountable to the community's standards.
Hayman Hall
Hayman is a high energy, active, and diverse community that nurtures a supportive transition to college life. Hayman is co-ed by neighbor and houses predominantly freshmen in double rooms. Hayman houses up to 190 students and was renovated in 2008. Hayman also offers a Healthy Living Floor. Residents on the Healthy Living floor sign an agreement stating that they will refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances in their living community. They also agree not to subject their neighbors to the second-hand effects of these substances.
Simplot Hall
Simplot has traditionally been the home of campus leaders and students who worked, through service initiatives, to make a better community. "Simplotians" are diverse, caring, active, and love being so close to the cafeteria! Simplot Hall was renovated in 2008 and houses both upper-class and freshmen students. Simplot houses 140 residents in double, single, and triple rooms (depending upon occupancy). Freshmen live together on the north side.
Voorhees Hall
Voorhees Hall opened in 1912 as the first residence hall for men. Now co-ed, the building's columns, brick exterior, and high ceilings make it a favorite for diverse, mature, and community-minded individuals who want to be active participants in their own governance. Voorhees Hall is also an Honor Code Community, which gives students the ability to tailor College policies to fit the needs of the community. Students in Voorhees must hold themselves, and each other, accountable to the community's standards.
The Village
The Village apartments were constructed in 2002 and house 48 residents. Each apartment includes bedrooms, a kitchen, a living and dining area, a bathroom, and a laundry room. Residents of the Village must submit a $200 refundable damage and cleaning deposit.


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Technology nothing to be afraid of
June 7, 2005
And so the conversation went on my phone one evening, as I spoke with a friend I hadn't talked to for about two months.
"So," she queried, "do you have a girlfriend right now?"
I answered, "No, I have something better."
"Fiancee?" she blurted out, with a combination of happiness and anger that I never told her sooner.
I soon squelched both emotions as I told her, "Nope, I got an mp3 player."
You can argue all you want about priorities, but nobody can deny the impact of those two letters and one number combined together.
It's been years since I first heard the term "mp3" and people are still trying to understand it, and how we now have the ability to fit thousands of them onto a device the size of a cell phone.
The term is a shortcut for "mpeg 1 audio layer 3," and mpeg is a shortcut for "Moving Picture Experts Group." What this all basically means is that you can take a compact disc, and convert the songs into mp3 files, which are about one-tenth the file size of CD tracks.
The files are still a little too big for most e-mail servers to handle — a four-minute song takes up about four megabytes, and most e-mail programs don't accept e-mails which have attachments larger than one megabyte. However, they're easy to trade via file sharing programs.
That leads us to the biggest issue about the mp3 — its ease in transferring to strangers. It's not something the recording industry likes thinking about. The belief is that if you're receiving music off the Internet for free, then somebody isn't getting their royalty fees.
The alternative right now is a site that allows you to purchase songs individually, or a subscription-based site that allows you unlimited downloads. If sites like iTunes, Napster or Rhapsody sound familiar, then the concept of online music is nothing new to you.
Still, the recording industry has had its concerns throughout, because it attacks their bottom line when you can buy one song for less than a dollar instead of paying $13 for an entire CD with three or four songs worth hearing.
At first, the record labels basically cracked down on downloaders — I'm sure you heard about the 13-year-old who was fined $1,000 for downloading music a few years ago — and sites that allowed for royalty-free transfers.
Now, it seems record labels are doing what they should have done before anybody even heard of an mp3. They're adding value to their products, long overdue considering the minimal costs in making a compact disc. Some artists are releasing DualDiscs, with DVD content on one side of the disc and the normal album on the other.
Things like an mp3 shouldn't be the death of an entire industry — they should instead be embraced as a challenge to make the industry better. This isn't a new process by any means. The video cassette recorder was originally believed to be the worst enemy of the film industry, but VHS sales turned out to be a significant income source for many movie studios.
It's a battle that will take place when the general public starts buying DVD recorders. Technology's always changing, and the right approach is to work with it so our citizens don't feel like criminals for properly using such technology.
Kevin Wilson is the managing editor of the Portales News-Tribune. He can be reached at 356-4481, ext. 33, or by e-mail:


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Get and stay connected by sharing your contact information with City staff as part of the Neighborhood Network. Digital contacts help us share timely information and save on printing and postage. You can:
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The Neighborhood Network program focuses on topics that are important to you, particularly during the annual neighborhood meetings. What are the most important topics to you? Please share your ideas for the 2014 Neighborhood Network series here.
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The Neighborhood Network program includes an opportunity for the City to come to you. Similar to National Night Out, we would enjoy partnering with you to coordinate Neighborhood Network conversations with you and your neighbors. Home owner associations, block watch groups, faith-based communities, and other groups can contact Kimberly Dietz, 425-556-2415 to schedule discussion topics. In the past, we've focused on topics important to neighborhoods such as public safety, transportation, natural resources, and local development projects.
In response to community interest, staff from Redmond's Transportation division of Public Works, the Development Services Center, and the Long Range Planning division created an informational page. Please take a few moments to learn about the long-term plans along the 172nd Avenue NE corridor.
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With the 2011 Redmond Neighborhood Network meetings occurring throughout the City, neighborhood stewards are addressing small neighborhood-based projects and goals. Please consider taking part in helping shape your neighborhood.
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This game that lets players interact with realistic puppies and kittens in a variety of fun ways. There are three versions of the software, each with different starting breeds: French Bulldog, Toy Poodle and Golden Retriever. But in each version players can unlock and enjoy more than 20 different breeds.
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