text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Code: 0894 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004) Electronics technicians install, operate, maintain, and service electronics equipment. They also diagnose and repair problems caused by mechanical or electrical malfunctions in individual electronic units and in complex systems such as local area networks (LANS) and industrial controllers. They deal with the analysis and component level troubleshooting of analog and digital circuits. Electronics technicians are employed with automotive manufacturers, industrial automation companies, business machine service companies, telephone companies, hospitals, aircraft service companies, radio and TV service companies, instrumentation sales, robotics repair companies,and maintenance companies. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 22. INFORMATION Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 57 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS CISB 200 Info Tech/Problem Solving 3 ELCT 100 Schematic Drawing 1 ELCT 101 Analog Problems 5 ELCT 109 DC Circuits 3 ELCT 110 AC Circuits 3 ELCT 112 Transistors 6 ELCT 120 Programming Preparation 2 ELCT 131 Digital Basics 3 ELCT 161 Soldering/Desoldering 1 ELCT 211 Linear Circuits I 3 ELCT 212 Linear Circuits II 3 ELCT 231 Advanced Digital Electronics 4 ELCT 232 Digital Commun and Networking 4 ELCT 251 Electronic Troubleshooting 2 ELCT 271 Communications I 4 ELCT 272 Communications II 4 SPCH 110 Oral Communication 3 WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 8 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits (See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above) Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3 Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on how to fulfill this requirement) CHOICE 2: Electronics Specialty (Choose 1 Subchoice) 5 Credits Subchoice 2A: Biomedical ELCT 261 Consumer Product Systems 3 ELCT 290 Biomedical Internship 2 Subchoice 2B: Communications ELCT 261 Consumer Product Systems 3 ELCT 291 Communications Internship 2 Subchoice 2C: Digital ELCT 242 Comp Intrfcng and Peripherals 3 ELCT 292 Digital Electronics Internship 2 MINIMUM TOTAL 65 NOTES: 1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for this Core area. SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II III IV ELCT 100 CISB 200 ELCT 211 ELCT 212 ELCT 101 ELCT 112 ELCT 231 ELCT 232 ELCT 109 ELCT 120 ELCT 251 ELCT 272 ELCT 110 ELCT 131 ELCT 271 Lim.Ch.2 ELCT 161 WRIT 124 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 SPCH 110


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Fox has handed out pilot orders to two comedies, including one from Cougar Town co-creator Kevin Biegel.
Enlisted, based on Biegel's relationship with his siblings, tells the story of three very different brothers working together in the Army at a small base in Florida. Biegel will write and executive-produce alongside Mike Royce.
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In Two Wrongs, two star-crossed lovers, Nick and Jenny, must contend with Nick's family's strong dislike of Jenny, which is made more difficult because Jenny left Nick at the altar 7 years before. Michelle Morgan will write and executive-produce with Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope, Aaron Kaplan and Sean Perrone.
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White Castle Crave Mobile crashes Michigan wedding
The Columbus Dispatch - August 12, 2013 05:59 PM
White Castle took one of its new Crave Mobiles on the road last weekend to surprise a bride and groom in Michigan by providing Sliders for their wedding reception.
Jamie Richardson, a White Castle vice president, is calling the visit a "random act of crave-ness." His company calls the cult-like following for its diminutive, onion-steamed hamburgersCravers.
"My brother-in-law, my 13-year-old son and I made 430 burgers for them," said Richardson, who spent last week vacationing in northern Michigan with his family. "They were really surprised."
Turns out, the mother of the groom not only arranged the Crave Mobile appearance more than a year ago, but she worked for White Castle in the Chicago area after graduating from high school, he said.
"I was out making more burgers when the moment came to take the Crave Case in to surprise the couple, but I could hear the roar of the crowd from outside," he said.


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This week Terrelle Pryor's dad passed away...just a few days after Pryor's advisor/mentor/friend Ted Sarniak died.
It is reported by Bill Greene at Scout that Jim Tressel took time off from his job at Akron and flew to California to be with TP. Instead of just "being there for him", Tressel decided to BE THERE for him.
JT can be rightly criticized for being overly loyal to his players. Doing that cost him his job, and brought embarrassment and sanctions to OSU. What you can't say is that he was a "fair weather friend".
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This 2-day NHI training course 132094A entitled "LRFD Seismic Analysis and Design of Transportation Geotechnical Features" is a shortened version of the NHI training course 132094 "LRFD Seismic Design of Transportation Geotechnical Features and Structural Foundations" focusing specifically on the geotechnical earthquake engineering aspects. It is a comprehensive and practical training course that addresses seismic analysis and design of transportation geotechnical features including ground motion characterization, development of the AASHTO acceleration response spectrum for structural design using the 1000-yr USGS hazard map for reference site conditions, and evaluation of AASHTO site class and application of AASHTO soil factors to account for local soil conditions; site characterization for geotechnical seismic analysis; equivalent linear site response analysis; identification of geotechnical seismic hazards; seismic stability and deformation analysis of embankments and slopes; analysis procedures for liquefaction and liquefaction-induced lateral spread or flow failures; seismic settlement analysis; and geotechnical hazard mitigation measures. The 132094A course also focuses on interactions between the geotechnical specialist and the bridge design engineer in the seismic design process.
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Never wash their bags
I found an interesting article on Newsmax that may be interesting to Daily News readers. Reusable grocery bags vs. plastic grocery bags.
The ban on plastic grocery bags enacted in San Francisco and several other California communities in 2007 has had an unexpected side effect: an increase in food borne illness, emergency room visits, and even death.
The bans were designed to reduce litter and threats to marine life posed by discarded plastic bags and was meant to encourage the use of reusable grocery bags.
What happened?
The reusable grocery bags that shoppers use instead of plastic bags became a breeding ground for E. Coli and other harmful bacteria according to a new report by university researchers.
The studies were conducted by Jonathan Klick, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania, and Joshua D. Wright, a professor at the George Mason University of Law and Department of Economics.
They state: if individuals fail to clean their reusable bags, E. Coli and other harmful bacteria may lead to the contamination of food transported in these bags. Tests of randomly selected reusable grocery bags found coliform bacteria in 51 percent of them, and E. Coli in 8 percent. According to the researchers' report, most users did not use separate bags for meats and vegetables and 97 percent said they never wash their bags.
When researchers analyzed data in San Francisco related to E. Coli infections, the results showed a rise in visits to the emergency room for E. Coli infections had risen 25 percent and a 46 percent increase in deaths from food borne illness.
The conclusion of the researchers was: "we find both the deaths and emergency room visits spiked as soon as the ban went into effect."
My takeaway from the study was, if you use reusable bags, wash them thoroughly each time used and use specific bags for meat and specific bags for vegetables.
Also, I had a thought along this line of groceries.
Does the Health Department (or which ever entity checks grocery stores), check check-out counters we put groceries on for contamination? What brought up this question in my mind is that I was in a large store that sold groceries and walked by a counter that was being worked on and opened so that the bottom part of the counter below the belt was observable. The filth and dirt below that belt and counter was stunning, and I question if there was ever regular cleaning done under the counters. Is there ever a regular Health Department check done under those counters?
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First they completely redo the phone Gmail App, doing awesome things like moving the delete button. It's so unusable they have to put the delete button back two weeks later but still leave the ugly ass inbox there.
Now they add these "category tabs" to GMail itself and the phone App? Like they are just bored and messing with us, right?


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About the Author: Irene Marr serves in the Office of Global Women's Issues.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer testified today before the Senate Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law on The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). In her testimony, Ambassador Verveer said:
"...This hearing could not come at a more critical time for the world's women. Gender inequality and oppression of women is rampant across the globe. The scale and savagery of human rights violations committed against women and girls is nothing short of a humanitarian tragedy. Today, violence against women is a global pandemic. In some parts of the world, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burma, and Sudan, women are attacked as part of a deliberate and coordinated strategy of armed conflict where rape is used as a tool of war. In others, like Afghanistan, girls are attacked with acid and disfigured simply because they dare attend school. Girl infanticide and neglect has contributed to the absence from school of an estimated 100 million girls worldwide. In places where girls are not as valued and there is a strong preference for sons, practices ranging from female genital mutilation, to child marriage, to so-called 'honor killings,' to the trafficking of women and girls into modern-day slavery highlight the low status of females around the globe.
"In far too many places, women's participation in parliaments, village councils and peace negotiations is circumscribed or prevented altogether. Policies instructing that 'women need not apply' continue to limit employment opportunities and pay. The majority of the world's illiterate are women and, according to the World Bank, girls constitute 55 percent of all out-of-school children. This has devastating consequences on the health and well-being of families and communities. And today, the HIV-AIDS pandemic has a woman's face, with the number of infections rising at alarming rates among adolescent girls in many places who face the threat of violence, including sexual violence, in their lives.
"Women's equality has rightly been called the moral imperative of the 21st century. Where women cannot participate fully and equally in their societies, democracy is a contradiction in terms, economic prosperity is hampered, and stability is at risk. Standing up against the appalling violations of women's human rights around the globe, and standing with the women of the world, is what ratifying the Women's Treaty is about."
In addressing why the United States should ratify CEDAW, Ambassador Verveer said, "The United States has long stood for the principles of equal justice, the rule of law, respect for women, and the defense of human dignity. We know that women around the world look to the United States as a moral leader on human rights. And yet when it comes to the Women's Treaty, which reflects the fundamental principle that women's rights are human rights, we stand with only a handful of countries that have not ratified, including Somalia, Iran, and Sudan -- countries with some of the worst human rights records in the world. We stand alone as the only industrialized democracy in the world that has not ratified the Women's Treaty. And we stand on the sidelines, unable to use the Women's Treaty to join with champions of human rights who seek to use it as a means to protect and defend women's basic human rights.
"U.S. ratification of the Women's Treaty matters because the moral leadership of our country on human rights matters. Some governments use the fact that the U.S. has not ratified the treaty as a pretext for not living up to their own obligations under it. Our failure to ratify also deprives us of a powerful tool to combat discrimination against women around the world, because as a non-party, it makes it more difficult for us to press other parties to live up to their commitments under the treaty.
"...Importantly, ratification will also advance U.S. foreign policy and national security interests. As the Obama Administration has made clear, women's equality is critical to our national security. President Obama's National Security Strategy recognizes that 'countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are accorded full and equal rights and opportunity. When those rights and opportunities are denied, countries lag behind.' And as Secretary Clinton has stated, 'the subjugation of women is a threat to the national security of the United States. It is also a threat to the common security of our world, because the suffering and denial of the rights of women and the instability of nations go hand in hand.' Ratification of this treaty, which enshrines the rights of women in international law, is not only in the interest of oppressed women around the world -- it is in our interest as well."
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Whew! What a post! Thank you so much, from the pasty
Whew! What a post! Thank you so much, from the pasty white heart of a woman who likes to celebrate her beliefs with enthusiasm. Both the intellect and the emotions have very important roles in religious expression and it is one of the strongest opportunities for ethnic groups to learn from each other.

It sounds like you're using racism as a rational for
It sounds like you're using racism as a rational for "liberal Democrat's" alleged aversion to Pentecostal and Evangelical forms of Christianity as practiced by white people. Over the last eight years we've witnessed an out and out war against our freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Power-hungry church leaders such as Pat Robertson have systematically attempted to ram a doctrine of fear, greed and hatred down our throats. Speaking of Faith seems to be anxious to point out that there is an entire gamut of beliefs and tolerance in the Evangelical world. That's good news. But don't you think a little patience on your part might be in order? And come on now, "Sarah Palin, a white person who was at least at one time associated with the energetic devotions of Pentecostal worship..." Sarah Palin was raised in an Assembly of God church and remained a member until 2002. She continues to worship at various Assembly of God churches. You are no doubt aware of the 2005 video of Reverend Thomas Muthee giving a guest sermon at the Wasilla, Alaska Assembly of God church. After Reverend Muthee finished outlining a prescribed mission where "God's kingdom infiltrates seven areas of our society", including politics, government and education, he brought Sarah Palin up to the front of the congregation and led them in a prayer that God would make sure she was elected Governor. That's not what I consider, "ecstatic devotion." That's religious totalitarianism. Perhaps I'm not the typical liberal Democrat, but I have the same antipathy towards the African-American Pentecostal assertion that Christianity is the "only way" to "salvation" as I do any white version of it. However, I do have a deep reverence for gospel, blues and soul; as well as jazz, rock n roll, Negro spiritual, R&B and hip-hop--all of which has been, sadly, culturally appropriated by the white mainstream: Democrats and Republicans alike. That music is a testament to the creative power of the human spirit. No matter how the white world abuses, appropriates and exploits African-Americans, their music remains the single most defining contribution to American arts and culture. Indeed, it is the living American spirit.
I've had my own experience with Evangelical-Pentecostal-Charismatic-Assembly of God forms of Christianity, which apparently weren't as fulfilling as yours. I am glad it has been of benefit to you. I have found a different tradition that brings me enormously rich spiritual nourishment. Mine is no better than yours. I hope you can honestly say the same thing.


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We like to stop and celebrate the everyday along with the holidays. Here are a few of the little things that make us smile on a Tuesday.
- The best Thanksgiving leftovers are Garrett Tins filled with The Chicago Mix.
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China wins gold in 500-meter kayak double
BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China (AP) Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China have won the gold medal in men's 500-meter canoe double, successfully defending their Olympic triumph in Athens.
Meng and Yang had the whole park wildly cheering when they paddled their way toward the finish line. They won on Saturday in 1 minute, 41.025 seconds - then they both fell into the water.
Meng and Yang's heads bobbed in the water and they smiled when their names flashed on the scoreboard. The Chinese tandem now have the country's only two gold medals in canoe racing.
Sergey Ulegin and Alexander Kostoglod of Russia won silver in 1:41.282.
The German pair of Christian Gille and Thomasz Wylenzek took bronze in 1:41.964. Wylenzek competed a day after he was treated for dehydration at a hospital.


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Highlights from the Marine Programme at GRID-Arendal for May 2011
Deep Sea Minerals in the Pacific
Together with the Applied Geoscience and Technology Division (SOPAC) of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), GRID-Arendal is a partner in a major project to address legislative, regulatory, capacity requirements and environmental issues pertaining to deep sea mineral mining for countries in the Pacific region.
A growing interest in mining deep-sea minerals in the Pacific Region has been triggered by the first commercial deep-sea mining lease being granted in Papua New Guinea territorial waters to mine 'high grade' Seafloor Massive Sulphide (SMS) deposits. SMS deposits include copper, gold, silver, zinc and lead. In addition to SMS, the seabed of the region is abundant in manganese nodules and cobalt rich crusts.
The Deep Sea Minerals Project is to develop a legislative and regulatory framework for deep-sea mineral mining over a four-year period. The goal is to ensure that sustainable resource management would bring tangible benefits to Pacific Island Countries and their people. The project will be launched at a three-day workshop from June 6 through June 8 in Nadi, Fiji. See "Upcoming events".
In the first stage of the project, GRID-Arendal's role will be to manage the deep sea mining assessment. Working with a group of international experts we will oversee a comprehensive review of the geological, environmental and socio-economic aspects of deep sea mining in the region.
For more information, please contact Elaine Baker.
Web article featuring OCEANIDS
GRID-Arendal's OCEANIDS project has been featured in a Huffington Post article. The OCEANIDS service has not been made public yet, but will be soon, so stay tuned!
For more information, please contact Yannick Beaudoin.
Recent events
Seminars/meetings/conferences related to the marine environment where representatives from GRID-Arendal have participated:
Upcoming events
6-8 June
Nadi, Fiji: Workshop to set platform for management of deep seabed minerals, organised by the Applied Geoscience and Technology Division (SOPAC) of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), in collaboration with GRID-Arendal. See "Featured Project". The workshop will be followed by a two-day steering committee meeting of selected experts on 9-10 June on an assessment of regional marine mineral resources.
For more information, please contact Elaine Baker or Yannick Beaudoin.
8 June
Arendal, Norway: GRID-Arendal celebrates World Oceans Day. The celebration will include staff jumping in the sea outside the office together with local scuba divers, as well as a presentation by Flumill, a company which is developing a device for generating power from tidal streams. The goal is to raise awareness on marine issues.
For more information, please contact Rannveig Nilsen.
Did you know that…
…deep sea volcanic vents may be more common in our oceans than previously thought? Recently, scientists discovered a new set of vents in the chilly waters of the Southern Ocean.
Source: EurekAlert
…only 3 percent of Earth's sea floor has been mapped? Now, new explorers are planning to go to the deepest spots of the world's oceans.
Source: Fox News
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Marine Stewardship Council
If you would like your website to be featured here, please contact Rannveig Nilsen.
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I wish it was called , kill all the fundamentalist muslim terrorist bastards in this world but I'll go along with Freedom. Why have I changed my tune?
My first cousin got married on the 5th October just over a week ago. He and his wife went to Bali for their honeymoon. When we heard news of the bombing we were relieved to find out he and his wife were ok. What we didn't know was that all three bridesmaids and a cousin of the bride also went to Bali as a gift from the newlyweds. Two of the bridesmaids were sisters of the bride with one being an identical twin. All four are still missing. They were at the Sari Club on the night of the bombing. The story has made today's Daily Telegraph (Sydney) on page 3. This is too sad for words.


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This is great info, and has likely spared me from buying a baking steel that I don't really need. Can you expand on how to test if you have a strong broiler or not? Mine is a gas broiler but I really have no idea how to measure the heat output.
I allready Own two steelplates, About a year Now. I use them weekly. They are cut from hotrolled or warmrolled steel as was adviced in the older thread on steelplates. Is this the same as The A36 refered to here? Your info is more Then welcome, as always.Greetings,Case
I typically do not use my broiler and am curious why you mention this?
Steel accelerates bottom browning. In order for the top of the pizza to bake at the same rate as the bottom , you have to have a broiler in the main compartment, not in a separate drawer like some older ovens have.
Scott, I sure wish I would have read this a long time ago... I can only get a decent NY Pie on my Green Egg and even that is hit or miss. I have ordered 2 - 19" x 8" A36 1/2" Steel Plates from a local shop and am looking forward to using them. You mentions that we will want to use the Broiler during the bake. I typically do not use my broiler and am curious why you mention this? My over will get 550 so I am planning on preheating the Steel to that temp and cooking with the oven still on like before. Is this your normal procedure or are you preheating and turning off the oven and turning on the broiler do bake your pies? Thanks for the help! Gregg
Gregg,Unfortunately, Scott is no longer an active member on this forum. I typically do not use the broiler with my steel when making a NY style pizza but I will use it for the entire back when making NP-ish pizza. I preheat my oven for 75 minutes at 550° convection and my steel tops out between 604° - 607° when I IR the temp. I'm sure that there are other members that use the broiler with their steel but we all have different oven setups. Hope this helps you.
Thanks for your reply Dsissitka. So you all are preheating the Steel, then shutting off the Oven, then turning on the Broiler in the upper compartment which I have, and then cooking your pizzas?Then can I assume between pizzas you are repeating that procedure?Thank you,Gregg
In order to ensure that the broiler didn't cycle off (it has a thermostat that shuts it off if the oven gets too hot), I kept the oven door barely cracked with a metal spoon, like this:See the attached image.
Both. I think my oven is a beast.
Forkish recommends preheating at highest temp, then saturating with the broiler for 5 minutes and then setting back to the highest temp. I assume this gets the steel super hot and then keeps the over all oven temp hot without burning the top. He is using a stone and not steel. So perhaps this will burn the bottom. But if the idea is to get the hottest floor possible that might do the trick.
Mary Ann,So you just leave the oven on during the cook like normal right?Gregg


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Debates of Nov. 28th, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #9 of the 40th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was opposition.
- Question Period
- Violence against Women
- Seniors
- Economic and Fiscal Update
- Canada-Colombia Trade Agreement
- Political Party Funding
- North Bay Jack Garland Airport
- Political Party Funding
- Mourad Kharoune
- The Economy
- Atlantic Salmon
- Economic and Fiscal Statement
- Violence against Women
- Political Party Funding
- Economic and Fiscal Statement
- Thailand
- Political Party Funding
- The Economy
- Equalization
- Government Programs
- Economic and Fiscal Statement
- Immigration
- Rights of Workers
- Status of Women
- Infrastructure
- Forest and Mining Industries
- Terrorism
- The Economy
- Seniors
- Presence in the Gallery
- Access to Information and Privacy
- Immigration
- Ways and Means
- Speech from the Throne
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Economic and Fiscal Statement
Economic and Fiscal Update
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, a few weeks before Christmas, 120 workers at Bow Group in Granby will be laid off indefinitely. Some 40 workers will also be affected by the permanent shut down of Sonoco. The entire manufacturing sector in the Montérégie region, and especially its thousands of workers, is threatened by the current economic meltdown.
Rather than bringing forward a comprehensive plan to help these families and the hundreds of workers who are worried sick about losing their jobs, the Conservative government presents them with an ideological statement completely devoid of any measures to address the crisis. This government does not intend to do anything to stimulate the economy and breathe life into it.
Furthermore, even as it chooses to suffocate the economy in spite of the serious difficulties affecting industry, this government still finds ways to increase military spending.
The Bloc Québécois will speak out, loud and clear, regarding our opposition to the laissez-faire economics of this ultraconservative, backward-thinking government.
Canada-Colombia Trade Agreement
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Peter Julian Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, the government's latest ideological push is to sign a so-called free trade agreement with Colombia; this, despite very clear directions from the Standing Committee on International Trade, despite major concerns from human rights organizations, despite a compelling case made by labour activists, peasants, farmers, indigenous peoples, churches, journalists and all those working to stop the appalling death toll in Colombia.
Over 2,000 Colombian trade unionists have been murdered over the last 17 years by the paramilitary and the military. The death rate has accelerated this year, with over 40 Colombian activists killed for the crime of trying to organize fair working conditions for their co-workers and their families.
Even though the Uribe government has a very slick public relations machine, its ties with paramilitary organizations have been extensively documented.
The NDP will stand four-square against this repudiation of Canadian values and against the Prime Minister providing a reward for the Uribe government's ongoing human rights violations.
Political Party Funding
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Dona Cadman Surrey North, BC
Mr. Speaker, at a time when Canadian families are worried about the financial future during the current global economic crisis, our Conservative government delivered an economic update that gave Canadians an outlook on our fiscal situation, along with key measures to assist pensioners, manufacturers and many more. Instead of working co-operatively with our government, what are the opposition politicians concerned about? Protecting their entitlements.
While Canadians are tightening their belts, greedy Liberal, Bloc and NDP MPs refuse to. They are threatening to plunge Canada into another election to protect their bloated subsidies. Let us be clear. When we need co-operation most, opposition parties do not care about protecting the Canadian economy. They care about protecting their own narrow interests of their political parties.
The opposition parties should be ashamed of their greed, ashamed of their ignorance of the plight of Canadians, and ashamed of their arrogance.
North Bay Jack Garland Airport
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Anthony Rota Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, the North Bay Jack Garland Airport is currently one of only 15 airports in Canada which boasts a 10,000 foot runway and it is used as an official alternate landing site for instances when flights are unable to land in Toronto or Montreal.
Runway 08/26 is nearing the end of its lifespan and requires resurfacing. Rather than resurfacing, Transport Canada wants to reduce the runway to 6,500 feet. It is worth noting that according to current estimates, the cost of reducing the runway length from 10,000 feet to 6,500 feet is significantly more expensive than maintaining the current length.
The importance of maintaining the runway cannot be overstated. Not only does it provide for a safe, reliable alternate landing site, but it also provides endless potential for economic growth throughout Nipissing—Timiskaming.
The new Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities must review this matter carefully and pledge his support for the resurfacing of the full 10,000 foot runway at North Bay Jack Garland Airport.
Mourad Kharoune
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Luc Malo Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, in Quebec, environmental protection and economic development go hand in hand, as demonstrated by the work of talented scientists who are finding innovative ways to improve our industrial processes.
I rise here today to commend the renewable energy and climate change research team at the École de technologie supérieure, led by Mourad Kharoune. With the support of two businesses, Matériaux Excell in Contrecoeur and Multiserv in Sorel-Tracy, they have perfected a process to capture the greenhouse gases emitted in steel production.
This process, which could also be used in aluminum smelters, can neutralize 15% of greenhouse gas emissions while costing only a tenth of existing technologies. Thus, it would allow businesses to improve their environmental record. And with a little more investment, this promising process could capture up to 40% of greenhouse gases.
Bravo, Professor Kharoune. The Bloc Québécois is proud of Quebec's innovative spirit.
The Economy
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Rick Norlock Northumberland—Quinte West, ON
Mr. Speaker, the finance minister delivered an economic update that underlines the fact that we have acted to aggressively bolster our economy before other countries such as the United States and the U.K. have acted.
First, we have already launched a long-term $33 billion infrastructure plan, meaning federal funding for infrastructure in 2009-10 will be more than double that in 2006-07, stimulating economic activity and helping provinces ramp up their own spending. Second, we have already made dramatic, permanent and sustainable tax cuts, tax cuts providing $31 billion in tax relief, roughly 2% of GDP, next year alone.
Together, those two measures alone represent a fiscal stimulus unmatched by any advanced economy internationally, a significant stimulus helping sustain the economy in a period of global economic slowdown.
Compare that to the opposition stimulus approach, which would impose a huge energy tax on all Canadian families, raise taxes on business and, stunningly, protect taxpayer funded perks for political parties. The greed, the arrogance, the ignorance of the Bloc, NDP and Liberal--
The Economy
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe.
Atlantic Salmon
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Brian Murphy Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Mr. Speaker, the stock of Atlantic salmon in Bay of Fundy rivers has dropped radically in the last decade. This is in spite of the fact that they were placed on the species at risk list. What is missing is a meaningful recovery plan and adequate government resources dedicated to the implementation thereof.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has held a number of public consultations, yet it still has not come up with a plan to protect Atlantic salmon.
I hope this government will devote the same resources to protecting Atlantic salmon as to protecting Pacific salmon. One type of salmon does not deserve more protection than the other.
My childhood friend, fishing buddy, hockey and football teammate, Bill Taylor, and the Atlantic Salmon Federation, which he heads, have raised awareness and money to put what should be government initiatives in place.
The government should not back out of protecting one of Canada's most precious natural resources. The government cannot back out of doing its job.
Economic and Fiscal Statement
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Minister of Finance presented a prudent, reasonable, responsible economic statement. It includes measures for seniors and help for manufacturers, and it ensures sustainable growth of public sector salaries. But the opposition does not seem interested in these important measures. It is only interested in one thing: living off Canadian taxpayers.
We do not share that vision. We believe that taxpayers' money should stay in taxpayers' pockets. If the opposition does not support this government, it is for one reason only: its own self-interest.
I hope the opposition will start showing some concern for our families, our businesses and our workers and will support the important measures we are introducing. Otherwise, their decision will hurt only hard-working Canadians.
Violence against Women
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Paul Dewar Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, 500,000 women were raped during the Rwandan genocide, 64,000 in Sierra Leone, 40,000 in Bosnia, 4,500 in less than 6 months in a single province of the Congo, and hundreds a day in Darfur.
Around the world, violence against women has become a meditated act of war. The weapons used in modern warfare are no longer limited to land mines, cluster bombs or AK-47s. Rape is now a primary weapon of war. These military tactics are used to shame and demoralize women, and control populations. Major General Patrick Cammaert said, "It is now more dangerous to be a woman than a soldier in modern conflict".
This must end. Canada can do something by uniting in defiance to end this crime against humanity by implementing UN resolutions 1325 and 1820. Stop rape now.
Political Party Funding
Statements By Members
November 28th, 2008 / 11:10 a.m.
Gerald Keddy South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
Mr. Speaker, while the Conservative government has been continually working to protect the Canadian economy from the current global economic storm, the opposition cartel of the separatist Bloc, the socialist NDP, and the tax and spend Liberals are plotting behind closed doors to protect their political perks.
The opposition cartel is showing its true greed and ignorance to the plight of families by putting the self-interests of their political parties first, threatening another election to protect a scheme to funnel public funds to themselves.
Canadians should be, and are, outraged. This jaw-dropping display of greed when we least need it is shameful. I urge Canadians to write, call or fax all Liberal, NDP and Bloc MPs to express their outrage, today.
Economic and Fiscal Statement
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Meili Faille Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC
Mr. Speaker, "the worst, most inept government in the industrialized world", "blatantly obvious partisan tactics". To put it mildly, analysts are not a loss for words this morning to express their indignation at the economic statement delivered by this government, which is blinded by its ultra-conservative ideology.
In these tough economic times, many observers agree that the worst possible thing the government could do is reduce its spending, much less take advantage of the current crisis to ram its Reform agenda down people's throats.
The government is attacking workers, attacking women, attacking companies, attacking the regions and attacking Quebec.
Even though the government said it was willing to cooperate, it still has not woken up to the fact that 78% of voters in Quebec rejected the Conservative ideology on October 14. The Bloc Québécois will take a stand against this ideological statement.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Marc Garneau Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday one of my constituents contacted me to express concern about a relative who was currently in Thailand and who was unable to leave the country due to the closing down of the country's international airports.
Thailand is currently experiencing unrest, and there is concern that this unrest could escalate into something more serious, particularly if the military intervenes.
At the present time foreign visitors, including Canadians, have been instructed to remain at their hotels until further notice. I know that the friends and relatives of all Canadians currently in Thailand are concerned about the fate of their loved ones.
I would therefore urge the government to reassure them that their security and well-being is uppermost in its mind, and that every possible consular service available is being provided to them. I would also hope that contingency plans are being seriously considered, should it become necessary to evacuate Canadians at some point.
Finally, we need some information from the government in terms of the number of Canadians there, and reassurance that Canada will work with the global community to end--
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Medicine Hat.


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Don't miss The Story of Stuff! It's a new online video that explores the full life cycle of what we buy and the political-economic history of conspicuous consumption. It is smart, fast and fact-filled, informative and positive, and a great tool for raising awareness about ecological limits. The 20 minute film was produced by Free Range Studios and funded by the Tides Foundation and the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption. You can watch it online at www.storyofstuff.com.
A recent UNEP report states that many of the major threats to the planet, such as climate change, the rate of extinction of species, and the challenge of feeding a growing population, remain unresolved and are putting humanity at risk. The Division of Early Warning and Assessment of the United Nations Environment Programme released this information and more in their "UN GEO4 report," the Global Environmental Outlook 2007.
Global Footprint Network is pleased to announce the launch of a new research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration involves multiple stakeholders across the nation working together to improve the UAE's National Footprint Accounts data and apply Ecological Footprint analysis to national policy in order to create a resource-conscious and resource-efficient nation.
The Scottish Government announced this November that it will use the Ecological Footprint as one of its performance measures as part of its innovative National Performance Framework. The Framework provides a unified vision and quantifiable benchmarks against which the government's priorities are measured.
One of Scottland's goals is to "... reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production "and to 'reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050'. The Local Footprints Project, a Global Footprint Network partner, has just issued a consumption based analysis of Scotland's Carbon Footprint, based on its 32 local authorities.
Global Footprint Network and the Ecological Footprint recently played a prominent role at Clima Latino, the largest conference on climate change ever held in Latin America. Hosted by the Community of Andean Nations (Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia), the Republic of Ecuador, and the Ecuadorian cities of Quito and Guayaquil, the conference was attended by 1550 participants from 40 countries. Held consecutively in the two cities from 15-18 October, 2007, Global Footprint Network was represented by its Senior Scientist Steve Goldfinger, who gave a well-received plenary presentation and helped lead two workshops.
GDP is the most recognized indicator in the world, but a country's high GDP does not always mean that its people are doing well. This is the reason that over 500 high-level economic, social and environmental experts met at the historic Beyond GDP International Conference in Brussels in late November. The European Commission, European Parliament, Club of Rome, OECD and WWF hosted this high-level conference with the objectives of clarifying which indices are most appropriate to measure progress, and how these can best be integrated into the decision-making process and taken up by public debate. The Ecological Footprint was featured as a central alternative to the GDP at the conference, most notably in a keynote address by WWF's President and former minister of Nigeria, Emeka Anyaoku.
Global Footprint Network has been expanding rapidly this year and is pleased to have a number of new talented staff on board. Tina Batt has joined us as our Development Director, coming from 20 years of work with a California-based Land Trust, and Brad Ewing has joined us as an Associate on our technical team.
We're still looking to fill some additional positions including a Director of Technical Programs, a Director for Partnership and Project Development, a Communications Director and Associate, and always welcome new interns. Please spread the word and send good candidates our way!


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Pre-Book Cancellations (Un-Redeemed Pre-Book tokens ONLY)
Now through May 31, 2014 you will receive a refund of your pre-book deposit minus a $50 administrative fee
If you Cancel:
Between Now through June 26th, 2014 you will receive a refund of your deposit minus a $75 per person cancellation administrative fee
Between June 27th through August 7th, 2014 you will receive a 75% refund less a $75 per person cancellation administrative fee
Between August 8th through September 17th, 2014, you will receive a 50% refund less a $75 per person cancellation administrative fee
Beginning September 18th, 2014, Jam Cruise 13 becomes Non-Refundable.
There will not be any refunds given for unused tickets, cancellations received after September 17, 2014, for those who do not show up on time for the event or for any reason after the start of Jam Cruise 13.
Because of the unique nature of our events, Jam Cruise 13, LLC has a very strict cancellation policy. Jam Cruise 13, LLC HIGHLY recommends that all guests purchase travel insurance.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing by filling out a cancellation form. The date that the written notice of cancellation is received will determine the applicable cancellation fees. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Please contact the Cloud 9 Adventures Travel Team to receive a cancellation form. Please fax back your cancellation form to 561-368-8923 or send via email to email@example.com.
Every cancellation will be assessed a $75 cancellation administrative fee (per person based on occupancy) once the reservation is confirmed. If you are canceling a two person cabin there will be a $150 fee, a three person cabin will be $225, and a four person cabin will be $300. Additional penalties will apply according to the schedule listed below.
Your decision to purchase and pay a deposit for Jam Cruise 13 constitutes your acknowledgment of and consent to all of the terms and conditions outlined below, including the limitations of liability described in it. All disputes and matters whatsoever related to or involving Jam Cruise 13, LLC shall be governed by and litigated in the State of Florida.
Upon making reservation -Initial $250.00 per person deposit due
July 24, 2014 - 50% of remaining balance due
September 25, 2014 - Full remaining balance due
The guest that places the reservation is considered the "lead guest" and is the "owner" of the reservation. They must agree and initiate any changes in the reservation. The lead guest will be responsible for receiving all communications, selecting the cabin at the time of booking, and making sure all payments are made in a timely manner. Be advised that once you book a cabin as lead passenger you are obligated for the full cabin rate.
It is each guest's responsibility to make the scheduled payments on time, online or over the phone. Lead guests in delinquent reservations will be assessed a $35 late fee penalty on the day following the payment date. The credit card(s) on the delinquent accounts will be run by Jam Cruise 13, LLC if payments are not received within 48 hours of the payment date. If payment is not received within 48 hours of the payment dated Jam Cruise 13, LLC has the right to consider the reservation cancelled, with appropriate cancellation penalties applied.
Complimentary name changes will be accepted until July 17, 2014 for all but the lead guest. All name additions and changes starting July 18, 2014 through September 18, 2014 will be subject to the name change fee of $75 per person. Starting September 19, 2014 continuing through December 3rd, all name changes and additions will be subject to a $125 name change fee per person.
December 3rd, 2014 will be the LAST DAY to submit name changes to your reservation for the event. Starting December 4th 2014, you will NOT be able to change your reservation! We suggest buying travel insurance in case you are not able to attend Jam Cruise 13.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC does not permit any downgrades of cabins on reservations. If you wish to downgrade, you must cancel your current reservation, pay all applicable fees and rebook into a new reservation. However, you are able to upgrade without penalty or any additional fees. An upgrade is seen as going from a double occupancy to a triple occupancy, even with a lower category of cabin type.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC reserves the right, at any time, to change, postpone or abandon all or any part of the cruise program. In this case, Jam Cruise 13, LLC will NOT be responsible for any loss or expense caused by reason of such changes or abandonment. Refunds are not made to guests who elect not to stay through the duration of the event or who are forced to check out early for any reason or cause whatsoever. Unforeseen illnesses, circumstances, and contingencies may arise causing a cancellation by a band. Jam Cruise 13, LLC reserves the right to alter bands contracted for this event if deemed necessary. Some cruise offerings may change from time to time, and Jam Cruise 13, LLC can not be help responsible for changes made by the resort but will always do their best to accommodate all guests.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC reserves the right, at any time, to change, postpone or abandon all or any part of the cruise program and to change the itinerary whenever advisable or necessary. In this case, Jam Cruise 13, LLC will NOT be responsible for any loss or expenses caused by reason of such changes or abandonment. Refunds are not made to passengers who elect not to complete the cruise for any reason or cause whatsoever. All artists advertised have confirmed their appearance for Jam Cruise 13, however, artists are subject to change. Unforeseen illnesses, circumstances, and contingencies may arise causing a cancellation by a band. Jam Cruise 13, LLC reserves the right to alter bands contracted for this cruise if necessary.
Rates include ocean transportation, accommodations on board ship, most meals on board ship, gratuity, port charges, greening surcharge and service fees. Rates do not include shore excursions, laundry or valet service, or any other items purchased aboard ship of a personal nature such as wines, liquor, beverages and specialty dining. Rates are in US dollars, per person.
Prices are subject to change and are based on availability. All rates are per person. Add $215 per person for fees, which includes gratuities, port charges, ticketing fees, and greening surcharge. $20 of these fees (per passenger) will support Positive Legacy & the Greening program. A portion of these funds will be applied towards our efforts to offset the ecological footprint of Jam Cruise 13 and support humanitarian efforts in port.
In the event that the cost of fuel increases between now and the time Jam Cruise 13 sails, a fuel surcharge will be imposed onto Jam Cruise 13, LLC from MSC Cruises. The fuel surcharge will be added to each passenger, not to exceed $30 per passenger. The surcharge will be applied to the passenger's cabin costs and must be paid in full by January 6, 2015 in order to board the ship for Jam Cruise 13. All passengers will be notified via email if such a fuel surcharge will be added to the cost of the cabin. If such a fee is imposed, the credit card on file for the primary guest will be charged.
As you will be traveling outside of the US and visiting foreign countries, we advise that all passengers have a valid Passport when attending Jam Cruise 13. For passengers (US Citizens Only) without passports, an original (no photocopies) birth certificate and photo ID can be used and you will be allowed to visit the ports of call. Passengers MUST have a valid passport to disembark early. All foreign travelers should check with their local authorities to confirm that you have the appropriate travel documents required.
Travel Insurance
Because of the unique nature of our events and the strict cancellation policies of Jam Cruise 13, LLC, we strongly urge guests to purchase travel insurance.The last day to purchase travel insurance is November 21st, 2014. Please note that the sale of travel insurance for Jam Cruise 13 is administered by iTravelInsured. Their contract is subject to terms and conditions, which are accessible at www.jamcruise.com/insurance. You can contact them at 317.655.9796 or email www.itravelinsured.com.
Travel Insurance is available for $109 per policy for cabins costing less than $2,000 per person and $159 for cabins costing more than $2,000 per person. Travel Insurance policies will cover your event nights. It does not cover your flight or costs or hotel stays incurred before Jam Cruise 13. Additional coverage can be purchased by contacting the Cloud 9 Adventures Travel Team. Policies for children attending Jam Cruise 13 can be purchased for $35 per child. There is only one policy issued per person per reservation and only one person can be listed on each policy.Once a policy is issued it can not be transferred nor the policy amount reduced. If you need to increase your policy amount please contact the Travel Team to add a supplement to your policy.
Within 10 days of purchasing the policy, You may cancel it and Jam Cruise 13 will refund the amount of your policy, as long as you have not already departed on your covered trip or filed a claim, and this Certificate will be void from the beginning. No refunds shall be issued after 10 days of purchasing the policy.
For pre-existing conditions to be covered you must purchase full trip coverage insurance within 15 days of making your initial deposit and be medically able to travel at the time of purchase. Other restrictions may apply.Written notice of claim must be given to iTravelInsured within 90 days from the date of loss, except as otherwise prohibited under law. You have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to minimize losses from any insured benefit.
Valuables and personal funds should be placed in the safe deposit boxes in the cabin. Additional storage is available at the Purser's Office. All charges onboard ship are on a cashless basis, with credit being established before boarding the ship. Payment at the end of the cruise may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) or cash. This prevents the need for large sums of cash being carried on person. There are no ATMs onboard, passengers can obtain a cash advance at the cashier's desk.
The Divina has an onboard infirmary staffed by medical professionals that is equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures. The infirmary has medication for seasickness and other commonly distributed medication. A fee will be charged for onboard medical services. If the situation exceeds the capacity of the onboard infirmary, you will be transferred to medical facilities on shore. Jam Cruise 13, LLC strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance.
Persons who have a physical or mental disability or a medical condition must notify Jam Cruise 13, LLC IN WRITING AT THE TIME RESERVATION IS MADE. This information may be forwarded to MSC Cruise Lines to the ship's doctor for review. Failure to provide such information prior to sailing may require Jam Cruise 13, LLC to cancel your reservation with you suffering the appropriate cancellation penalty. If sufficient time is NOT provided to make adequate determination of medical conditions or requirements, Jam Cruise 13, LLC and MSC Cruises reserve the right to revoke or refuse passage to anyone who may, in the sole judgment of MSC Cruise Lines, require treatment, care or attention beyond that which the ship's facility can provide or whose mental or physical condition may make them incapable of a cruise voyage with you suffering the appropriate cancellation penalties.
Passengers wishing special diets or facing physical disabilities must notify Jam Cruise 13, LLC in writing of such requests at least 45 days prior to sailing. Please be advised that guests who are 24 weeks or more into their pregnancy at the time of the voyage will not be permitted to sail because of the risk of premature labor.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC acts only as sales and marketing agents for the purpose of booking travel arrangements on MSC Cruise Lines and various airlines. Jam Cruise 13, LLC expressly disclaim any responsibility for personal injury, property damage, loss, delay, inconvenience, or other matters due to negligence, wrongful acts, errors or omissions on the part of any third party, or any supplier of services of goods or of agents selected by you or your travel agent. Jam Cruise 13, LLC and MSC Cruises may, at their absolute discretion, require any person to withdraw from the cruise if it is deemed that the person's acts or conduct is offensive or a nuisance to other passengers, and Jam Cruise 13, LLC shall have no further liability.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC may, at their absolute discretion, require any person to withdraw from the event if it is deemed that the person's actions or conduct is offensive or a nuisance to other guests, and Jam Cruise 13, LLC shall have no further liability.
Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a person 21 years or older in the same cabin. Infants must be at least 1 month old to be eligible to travel.
Guests are prohibited from bringing any alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages or any food onboard. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship's gift shops or in ports of call will be retained by MSC Cruise Lines until the end of the voyage.
Video or audio recording, filming, or photographs may occur onboard Jam Cruise 13, which may be owned, licensed, assigned or distributed nationwide and worldwide by Jam Cruise 13, LLC, their affiliates and assignees. By signing the Jam Cruise 13 reservation form, you allow, waive and authorize Jam Cruise 13, LLC, their affiliates and assignees the right to use your likeness in any manner whatsoever. You will not receive any compensation for such use and waive any right to bring any action in law or equity against allow Jam Cruise 13, LLC, their affiliates and assignees for such use.
In accordance with local, state, federal and international laws, Jam Cruise 13, LLC has a strict zero tolerance policy regarding the use, possession, purchase or distribution of illegal controlled substances. Any violation of the law will result in immediate arrest and/or disembarkation from the vessel as well as the individuals being turned over to the local law enforcement officials for appropriate legal action. In such cases Jam Cruise 13, LLC and MSC Cruise Lines shall not be liable for any refund or other compensation or damages.
Due to prior agreements, NO VENDING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED during Jam Cruise 13. As a result, any and all vending on the ship is prohibited. Please do not make t-shirts, hats, posters, jewelry or anything else to sell while enjoying Jam Cruise 13. Anyone found in violation of this policy will have their unauthorized merchandise confiscated. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Under these terms and conditions, liability by guests for damage to or theft of luggage, personal property, delay, circumstances on the cruise or elsewhere is limited. In addition, your right to recover in a legal proceeding will be based upon the applicable law and forum stated in the ticket voucher. You will find on each cruise, independent concessionaires. Jam Cruise 13, LLC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of these independent concessionaires arising from your dealing with them.
It is understood and acknowledged that Jam Cruise 13, LLC is an outside, independent promoter and does not retain MSC Cruise Lines. In consideration of participating and attending Jam Cruise 13, you voluntarily assume all risks while on MSC Cruise Lines and release Jam Cruise 13, LLC of and from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, suits, injury or death, loss or damage of property, claims, attorney's fees and demands whatsoever that may be sustained by you at Jam Cruise 13. This release shall be binding upon you, and your heirs, next of kin, executors and personal representatives.
Jam Cruise 13, LLC cannot be held responsible for changes on the MSC Divina that vary from what is noted on the Jam Cruise 13, LLC website at the time of purchase or anytime leading up to the event or during the event. The MSC Divina operated under the direction of MSC Cruise Lines may change their offerings at their own discretion and retains the right to do so. Jam Cruise 13, LLC will do their best to please guests of Jam Cruise 13, but does not control the actions of MSC Cruise Lines and acts only as a third party producing an event on their property. Any issues arising between passengers and the cruise pertaining to cruise matters shall be taken up with the cruise directly, and while Jam Cruise 13, LLC may assist on our passengers behalf, ultimately Jam Cruise 13, LLC cannot be held responsible for actions, incidents, policies, or procedures that are employed by MSC Cruise Lines.
Your decision to purchase and pay a deposit for Jam Cruise 13 constitutes your acknowledgment of and consent to all of the terms and conditions of the brochure, including the limitations of liability described in it. All disputes and matters whatsoever related to or involving Jam Cruise 13, LLC, shall be governed by and litigated in the State of Florida.
Shore excursions are offered for your enjoyment at a moderate extra cost. Each tour is operated in the various ports of call by local tourist service companies. The following are not under the control of Jam Cruise 13, LLC: hotel stays, car rentals, sightseeing excursions, dive programs, shore-side restaurants, transportation by air, rail, bus, or other means, and any other service provided by a third party. The arrangements are made only as a convenience to the passenger. Jam Cruise 13, LLC shall not be liable for services and facilities provided by independent contractors resulting in any loss, damage, injury, death, or illness nor cost of any delay or cancellation. Jam Cruise 13, LLC acts only as sales and marketing agents for the purpose of booking travel arrangements. Jam Cruise 13, LLC expressly disclaim any responsibility for personal injury, property damage, loss, delay, inconvenience, or other matters due to negligence, wrongful acts, errors or omissions on the part of any third party, or any supplier of services of goods or of agents selected by you or your travel agent.
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Walter "Wally" "Mouse" Bauer
NEW?ULM – Walter "Wally" "Mouse" Bauer, 70, of New Ulm died Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home.
Funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, February 23, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm with Monsignor Douglas Grams officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Searles.
Visitation will be 9 AM to 12 noon on Saturday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm.
To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guest book go to www.mvfh.org.
Wally is survived by his wife, Joyce Dauer of New Ulm; sisters and brothers-in-law, LaVonne (Sister Louise) Bauer of St. Paul, Diane and Tom Portner of New Ulm, Mary Ann and John Mingo of Prior Lake, Jane Hoffman of New Ulm; brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Kathleen Bauer of Bend, Oregon, Roger and Joyce Bauer, Tom and Sandy Bauer, all of New Ulm.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Andrew; and by aunts and uncles.
Walter John Bauer was born March 11, 1942 in New Ulm to George and Louise (Domeier) Bauer. He attended New Ulm Catholic Schools. Wally drove truck for over 52 years for Beaver Transport, Hesse and Abraham, Montgomery Ward, Tru Valu Hardware and Aschenbrenner Trucking. He also owned and operated Goosetown Storage for 7 years. Mouse was very proud of being born and raised in Goosetown and being a true "Goosetowner". Wally played bass tuba and was the front man with the Northside Dutchmen for over 25 years. He enjoyed playing sheephead, collecting toys, stock trading, old tyme music and helping others. Wally was united in marriage to Joyce Dauer on August 10, 2005 in New Ulm.
Anita Hoffman and Eddie Palmer will play a musical tribute to Mouse at his funeral service.


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I would like to see a picture of it in its current state. What does the galvanized look like now? Has it turned smokey and white?How large is the hole in the bottom of the egg, where the burner gets its fresh air?
.....my large metal grill spatula barely fits through the side vent, ....
Kelly, I should have thought of this earlier. If you open the valve on the tank after you open the valve to the burner, the the OPD is shutting off most of the flow to the burner. Probably not the issue, but be aware that it does cut off 85% of the flow and if your not aware of it, can cause problems. Low heat, etc.. One way to reset it if it does happen is to shut the burner valve, and tank valve. Disconnect the regulator to the tank, then reconnect it, always being sure to never open the tank valve with the burner valve open first.
Does the deflector plate and stone still look exactly the way it does in picture number 7 from the first page of this thread? The cutout on the lid is placed opposite of the cutout on the deflector and stone, right?
I like to shut off both the tank valve and burner valve after cooking. Is that unwise? No, that is fine.Thanks for the insight. Open tank valve before burner valve...my new mantra!


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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released a statement on the Human Rights Council's Special Session on Syria on August 23, 2011. Secretary Clinton said:
"I congratulate the Human Rights Council for its work to create an international independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the deteriorating human rights situation in Syria and to make clear the world's concern for the Syrian people. Today, the international community joined together to denounce the Syrian regime's horrific violence. The United States worked closely with countries from every part of the world -- more than 30 members of the Human Rights Council, including key Arab members -- to establish this mandate.
"The Commission of Inquiry will investigate all violations of international human rights law by Syrian Authorities and help the international community address the serious human rights abuses in Syria and ensure that those responsible are held to account.
"There are credible reports that government forces in Syria have committed numerous gross human rights violations, including torture and summary executions in their crackdown against opposition members. The most recent attack by Syrian security forces on protesters in Homs is as deplorable as it is sadly representative of the Asad regime's utter disregard for the Syrian people.
"The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the slaughter, arrest, and torture of peaceful protesters taking place in Syria. We continue to urge nations around the world to stand with the Syrian people in their demands for a government that represents the needs and will of its people and protects their universal rights. For the sake of the Syrian people, it is time for Asad to step aside and leave this transition to the Syrians themselves."
You can read a transcript of Secretary Clinton's statement here.
Saira M. in Maryland writes:
Stop the Torture , Stop the Killings, No more Dictators.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
One thing Syria is not is that neither Ghandi nor Martin Luther King would have met with any lasting success in leading peaceful protest to bring change in the police-state envioronment Assad's family has created over the decades.
While the US State dept and I share admiration for the Syrian people's peaceful intent, and frankly an incredible amount of dicipline and patience in the face of thousands murdered by this abysmal regime; the regime is counting on no action taken by the rest of the international community to remove him from power via the use of force.
Granted the people would love to do this on their own for themselves, but the fact is only when the tools of war are taken away from dictators do they lose the capacity to make war on their people, and a level playing field is created for the people themselves to bring the change they seek.
The UNSC put caveats on the word "all" in the resolution on Libya stating "all neccessary measures" be taken to assure the protection of the civilian population and so Ghaddafi was not targeted to begin with.
Today we witness him "gone to ground" in a hidy hole somewhere and no one knows for sure whether he has access to the remaining blister agents and other WMD's left in Libya while he has vowed to fight to the death.
TNC has taken a page out of the history of our wild, wild West and offered 2 million reward for him "dead or alive" hoping those he trusts will turn him in and get the amnesty offered in return.
Hopefully he'll go out with a whinper, not a human tragedy brought on by the use of WMD's as his final act on this planet.
But with Asdsad and his regime, given the missles, the biologicals, and Russia's long-term relationship to that regime another solution altogether is rerquired of the international community to avert the concequences of a man who would rather be infamous and commit crimes against humanity rather than lead his nation to reform and a peaceful transition in the political arena.
The people of Syria generally do not wish to pick up arms to defend themselves and "legitimise" Assad's use of force upon them, I can understand the catch-22 that they find themselves in with the current situation as it stands today.
However, the killing will continue until acted upon by an outside force, in the same way Newtonian laws of motion apply to political change.
This nation of ours along with many nations has been in a declared war upon terrorists and extremists for a decade now, and the state sponsors, of which Syria is among them must be delt with in order to protect populations throughout the region as must Iran's destabilization of nations along with Syria's to achieve an envirionment that can allow for a lasting peace and ultimately a two-state solution to be achived through negotiation between Palestinians and Israelis.
Russia bears a huge karmic responsibility having sold tanks and weaponry to Assad's regime and faces a clear choice as to whether to remain part of the problem or become the proactive key to its resolution in partnership with all nations condeming Assad's warmaking upon his people.
So far, they are failing to meet their "responsibility to protect" and that bodes ill for any potential peaceful resolution to the Syrian crisis.
As NATO's mission in Libya winds down its military actions and Assad's murderous ways continue unabated, there will become less and less excuse for the international community not to declare war upon Assad.
Russia will then face another choice, to either stand with us or get out of the way and/or stand aside.
And this time "all" cannot afford to have caveats place upon the meaning of the word.
Assad's regime must be removed from the top down from get go, to assure the protection of all the populations of the region, and the stability of nations.
And to the Syrian opposition I can only say at that point this may not be what they want, but done because their need and the needs of the region is greater than their ability to achive success on their own in peaceful protest.


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Since you are looking for an evening spot, my choice would be Paulie Gee's. And, you can't beat Motorino if you don't want to leave Manhattan. Hit Pizza Town on the way to or from Vesta.
Since you are looking for an evening spot, my choice would be Paulie Gee's.
I will try it again and let them "do their thing" which is the reheat... right?
oh %$#, forcella sounds very interesting as well.
Whats the bake time at some of these places? I love me a sub minute bake, but i also LOVE a 2 minute bake if the place has figured out how to do it right (usually it isn't done right unfortunately). im not sure where paulie gee's fits in to this.. .maybe closer to 2 minutes?
Scott I am due for a visit to Vesta as well what time you gonna be there tuesday night ?? would love to meet up !


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The team came away from the intra-squad scrimmage with only one injury. Backup tight end Ryan Taylor left the field and was eventually carted off to the locker room. Mike McCarthy did not have an update on his status following practice.
Aaron Rodgers looked great leading the Packers in the no-huddle to start off the scrimmage. Rodgers was 4-for- 6 for 62 yards and finished the drive with a nice escape out of the pocket and touchdown toss to tight end D.J. Williams. The offense then took the chance to take a group Lambeau Leap into the stands.
Rookie RB Eddie Lacy also stood Saturday night. The big back ran hard and often made something out of nothing by pushing the pile. When there was a hole, Lacy found it and exploded through like the 16-yard scamper he had right up the gut of the defense. It will be interesting to see if Lacy gets a chance with the #1 offense this week at practice.Backup QB B.J. Coleman is being given every chance to take the #2 quarterback job, but he was disappointing at Family Night. Coleman, who was given multiple series with the #1 offensive line, threw two interceptions including one returned 66 yards for a touchdown by CB James Nixon. Coleman also threw an INT in the end zone on an errant toss to Jeremy Ross that ended up in the hands of CB Brandon Smith.
Speaking of disappointments, Mason Crosby's struggles continue. Crosby, who's in a competition for the kicking job for the first time since he was a rookie, missed 4 of his 6 attempts during a kicking competition that concluded the scrimmage. His counterpart, Giorgio Tavecchio connected on 5 of 6 in that final period. On the night Crosby finished 3-for-8 while Tavecchio knocked 6-of-6 through the uprights.
The only other touchdown of the evening came on a Graham Harrell swing pass to backup RB Angelo Pease who made a move on rookie LB Nate Palmer who took a bad angle leading to the score.
The Packers return to practice Monday for a private practice, while heading back out to Nitschke Field for a public workout Tuesday.
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JimmyMcCullochFan wrote:i love the brady bunch and Juber married Hope Schwartz.....who is the daughter of Brady Bunch creater Sherwood Schwartz.
Hey, Paul!
Wow... I didn't know that... I didn't know that Hope had the connection to that tv show... wow! What a trip! I've met both Hope and Laurence at BeatleFair (several years ago), and both are very, very nice people. It was a blast to meet them. They took a lot of time with each of the fans... very nice people. And, dang, LJ can play, too! He's good....
Anyway... just thought I'd thank you for the interesting bit of info! I dug learning that!
TTYL Paul!


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Choice For County Legislature Is Clear
Our County Legislature will have a choice this week. It can help the County Home remain in operation – saving jobs, reducing taxpayer costs and expanding the tax base; or it can say "no" to the creating an opportunity for private investment Chautauqua County.
Saying "yes" to the sale of the County Home will help us work our way off this notorious list:
County Median Real Estate Value As Percentage Of Median Home Value
Monroe, N.Y.2.89%
Niagara, N.Y.2.87%
Wayne, N.Y.2.78%
Chemung, N.Y.2.61%
Chautauqua, N.Y.2.61%
Erie, N.Y.2.60%
Onondaga, N.Y.2.50%
Camden, N.J.2.50%
Steuben, N.Y.2.49%
Madison, N.Y.2.43%
Source: Tax Foundation, 2009
If the Legislature fails to approve the sale of the County Home it is risking future sustainability of the facility, the jobs it provides, and the important service it delivers. The numbers have made it clear that the facility is not a sustainable operation while under county control. New York state has placed a variety of restrictions on county-run nursing homes. As counties are prohibited from offering assisted living and independent living care it is impossible for county run facilities to make the operations financially whole. Yet, privately-operated homes can make investments to expand into and offer assisted living and independent care options. There are excellent examples right here in Chautauqua County. These are the types of investments and care diversification that will make the County Home facility sustainable if sold to a private company.
We hear grumbling from taxpayers and some elected officials including county legislators about the multiple layers of government and taxpayer-supported services in Chautauqua County. Currently, Chautauqua County taxpayers are paying the cost of supporting 18 school districts, 27 towns, 15 villages and two cities. We know these are luxuries we can no longer afford. Yet there is nothing the legislature can do this week to change this situation. These are longterm challenges that require continued effort to change. But the legislature can approve the sale of the County Home, reduce the burden on property tax payers and increase tax revenues. Our county legislative leaders have the opportunity to say YES to private investment and YES to a strong future for the jobs and services currently provided at the County Home facility. We ask for their support.
Fredonia Chamber Banquet Set For Jan. 31
The Fredonia Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and awards banquet on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the White Inn, 52 E. Main St. Award winners this year are:
John Gullo, Business Person of the Year;
Arkwright Printing, Retailer of the Year;
"Monday Night Crew" (Rick Johnson, Ralph Dolce, Lou DiPalma, Brian Lydic, Matt Overfield, Nick Green, and Peter Sinden), Service to Humanity Award;
Steve and Sue Cobb, Spirit of Fredonia Award;
Jim and Carol Boltz, Community Service Award;
Liberty Food and Spirits, Taste of Fredonia Award.
Sponsors for the event are DFT Communications, Fredonia College Foundation, and Lake Shore Savings Bank. The cost is $30 per person. To make reservations, call Heidi Seddon, Fredonia Community Chamber Coordinator at 679-1565. Reservations are appreciated by Thursday.
Medallion Hunt Registration Begins Tuesday
The Medallion Treasure Hunt will again take place in conjunction with the 2013 Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival. The medallion, especially created for the festival by artist David Stutzman for the 2006 Winter Festival, will be hidden on accessible public property somewhere in Chautauqua County.
New rules allow prior treasure hunt winners from 2011 and previous years to participate again this year. Last year's winner will not be eligible.
This year all treasure hunters must be registered to be eligible to win the $100 cash prize. More prizes may be included. Registration opens Tuesday and will continue until Feb. 3. Once the clues begin on Feb. 4, the registration will be closed.
Details are included on the registration forms, which are available at the following Mayville businesses: Mayville Hardware, Webb's Year-Round Resort Candy/Gift Shop, The Cottage Collection at Webb's Year-Round Resort, Lighthouse Point Grocery, Home Chic, Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center (register at desk), as well as Chautauqua County branches of M&T Bank and Northwest Savings Bank (Jamestown Savings Bank). There will be a $2 registration fee per entry.
Clues will begin to appear in the media beginning Monday, Feb. 4, and continue each weekday until Friday, Feb. 15. The clues will appear in both daily newspapers in the county as well as on many local radio stations.
Major sponsors of the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival are the town of Chautauqua and Clark Patterson Lee Architecture and Engineering/Habiterra. Additional sponsors are: M&T Bank, Northwest Savings Bank, Irwin Bay Cottages and Welch's. A full schedule of events can be found on the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce website or on the Winter Festival Facebook page.