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Debates of Nov. 20th, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #114 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was copenhagen.
- Question Period
- Business of Supply
- Fraser River Sockeye
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier
- Teaching Exellence
- Poverty
- Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
- Talya Doucet
- Gus Mitges
- Climate Change
- Jewish Canadians
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- The Economy
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Israel
- Universal Children's Day
- National Child Day
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Afghanistan
- Climate Change
- Agriculture
- Government Appointments
- Government Accountability
- Health
- Tax Harmonization
- Tobacco Smuggling
- Children
- Pensions
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Lobster Industry
- Airline Industry
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Ferry Service
- Human Rights
- Points of Order
- International Mobile Satellite Organization
- Government Response to Petitions
- House Committees
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
- Search and Rescue Helicopter
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
10:45 a.m.
Bernard Bigras Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I thank the parliamentary secretary for his contribution to this debate.
I listened to the five principles that his government will defend in Copenhagen in December: economic prosperity, a balance between environmental protection and economic prosperity, long-term focus and development of clean technologies.
However, my question is the following. How is it that that these five principles do not include that important rule related to the importance of limiting the rise in global temperatures to less than 2oC higher than in the pre-industrial period? How is it that the government did not include the 2oC rule as an important principle to be negotiated in Copenhagen come December?
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
10:45 a.m.
Mark Warawa Langley, BC
Mr. Speaker, during my speech I did say that, at both the G8 and the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, Canada and all the other world leaders acknowledged the broad scientific view that the increase in the global average temperature above pre-industrial levels ought not to exceed two degrees.
That is known. That is committed to. That is an international understanding. There is science that supports that. We asked this member to support a balance in order to ensure that jobs are not destroyed in Canada and that we also have a healthy economy and environment. This member knows very well that if his target of 25° is accepted, it would mean dramatic increase in cost to every Canadian through energy prices.
The witnesses are saying that we would have to adopt the prices that Europe is spending. It would double the price for gasoline and to heat our homes. There would be massive increases in energy costs and a major loss of jobs. Our government's plan is a balanced plan to protect the environment and protect jobs in Canada.
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
10:45 a.m.
Bruce Hyer Thunder Bay—Superior North, ON
Mr. Speaker, I was dismayed to once again hear a reiteration of the rubber stamp approach to policy in one more area by the Conservatives, who rubber stamp U.S. policies. Years ago, they wanted to rubber stamp the policy of going into Iraq. They have been rubber stamping the U.S. policy of going into Afghanistan and staying there. Now, they want to rubber stamp the policy of waiting to see exactly what the Americans will do and do not quite do as much here in Canada.
I will limit myself to one specific question that really has me scratching my head. The hon. member talked about clean coal. That is an oxymoron if I have ever heard one. Apparently, there is hope about the emerging technology of carbon sequestration. If carbon sequestration can work, that is great. Many scientists and I are dubious, but if it can work, that is great.
If carbon sequestration is so likely to be successful in sufficiently reducing greenhouse gases and work well, then why are the Conservatives so nervous about applying it and committing to it to actually reach the minimum targets recommended by scientists from around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2020?
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
10:50 a.m.
Mark Warawa Langley, BC
Mr. Speaker, the member well knows that Canada first came up with the target of a 20% reduction by 2020. The United States is following the lead of Canada in adopting very similar targets. Canada was also the first to introduce new fuel efficiency tailpipe standards for automobiles. Again, the United States are following our lead. The 2011 model will have very similar standards.
At committee, he heard the witnesses from the U.K. and the EU. They said clearly that the world is counting on Canada to commercialize the technology of carbon capture and storage. It has been demonstrated in Canada. Canada has the number one per capita financial commitment to see commercialization of carbon capture and storage.
We are so proud of what we are doing. The world recognizes that. They recognized that at committee yesterday. We will get it done. We will make carbon capture and storage affordable so that other countries that are burning coal will be able to capture that carbon and put it back under the ground from whence it came.
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
10:50 a.m.
Sylvie Boucher Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women
Mr. Speaker, climate change is an important part of our government policy, and is one of the most important challenges of our time.
On November 10, André Pratte wrote an article in La Presse called "Canada and Copenhagen", a great title, and I will read an excerpt:
Canada has developed a strategy that could compromise an agreement in Copenhagen", according to the Bloc member [for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie].
These types of comments distort reality. If there is no agreement in Copenhagen next month, it will certainly not be because of Canada.
...In the main British, English and American newspapers covering the talks, there is not a single mention of our country.
...The main obstacles in the way of an agreement are primarily:
—the United States' delay in announcing the greenhouse gas reduction targets it would be prepared to agree to;
—the absence of firm commitments from China—
That is why the Prime Minister is currently working to ensure that all countries that are major greenhouse gas emitters work together to find the best possible solution.
Our government is committed to reducing our country's total greenhouse gas emissions by 20% based on the 2006 level, by 2020. By 2050, we have a reduction target of 60% to 70% based on the 2006 level.
Our government is doing what needs to be done to significantly reduce greenhouse gases. Canada's economic action plan, which was introduced as part of Budget 2009, is clear on this point. The plan builds on previous investments by allocating an additional $4 billion to support a cleaner, more sustainable environment and help Canada achieve its climate change objectives. This includes a $1 billion investment over five years in the green infrastructure fund for renewable energy production and other projects. Through the clean energy fund, which was launched on May 19, 2009, we will invest another $1 billion over five years in clean energy research and demonstration projects, including carbon capture and sequestration. That funding alone is expected to generate further investment of at least $2.5 billion in clean energy.
The House of Commons bill will also require public utilities to produce at least 15% of their electricity using renewable resources and to reduce their annual energy consumption by 5% through efficiency measures.
The Government of Canada has also set ambitious goals in terms of energy production. By 2020, 90% of our electricity needs will be provided by non-emitting sources, such as hydro, nuclear, clean coal and wind power.
This clean energy goal, along with a whole series of other policies and measures, demonstrates our willingness to work as hard as our national partners.
Our government remains committed to reducing Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
Our target is ambitious but realistic, because it takes into account Canada's growing population and our very energy-intensive industrial sector.
The Government of Canada's approach to fighting climate change will produce tangible economic and environmental results and will benefit all Canadians.
Our government is committed to working with provincial and territorial governments and other partners to develop and implement a North American cap and trade system for greenhouse gas emissions.
Harmonizing Canada's climate change policies with those of the United States is in both countries' economic interests.
We are working with the provincial governments and our partners to develop and implement a North American system.
We have already announced the publication, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of a notice of intent to regulate vehicle exhaust emissions and Canada's offset credit systems.
The Copenhagen meeting marks the beginning of a major international collaborative process to set achievable targets. We must ensure that we do things properly and not just deal with them in record time.
Canada's economic action plan includes more than $2 billion in green investments to protect the environment, stimulate our economy and transform our technologies.
For example, the clean energy fund will invest $850 million over five years to develop promising technologies and $150 million over five years for clean energy research and development.
In addition, the green infrastructure fund will provide $1 billion over five years to support targeted investments in green infrastructure that will help improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions.
Our government intends to ensure that 90% of our electricity comes from non-polluting sources by 2020.
In keeping with our commitment to consult the provinces and territories in preparation for the conference of the parties to the United Nations framework agreement on climate change, which will take place in Copenhagen, our minister has held a series of meetings with the premiers and many of his provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss synergies between the federal, provincial and territorial approaches to fighting climate change.
Our consultations with the provinces and territories are part of the work we are doing to harmonize Canada's climate change plan with that of the United States.
The Government of Canada has invited the provinces and territories to attend the Copenhagen conference as members of the Canadian delegation. Their role will be to advise the minister and the lead negotiator, who will represent Canada during the negotiations.
Opposition Motion—Climate Change
Business of Supply
Government Orders
11 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I am sorry to have to interrupt the hon. member, but it is now time for statements by members.
She will have nearly two minutes left to conclude her remarks and five minutes for questions and comments.
Fraser River Sockeye
Statements by Members
11 a.m.
Randy Kamp Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, BC
Mr. Speaker, in 2004, after a disastrous sockeye season on the Fraser River, I moved a motion calling on the government of the day to convene a judicial inquiry. Unfortunately, the Liberals voted against our attempts to address this troubling situation.
In 2006, the Conservative election platform reaffirmed our commitment to call a judicial inquiry into the decline of the Fraser River sockeye salmon. On November 5 of this year, the Prime Ministerdelivered on that promise.
To hear Liberal MPs from B.C. talk now, one would think this was all their idea. Unfortunately for them, the record is clear. The member for Vancouver South and the member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, along with every other Liberal MP, voted against a judicial inquiry. It just shows once again why the Liberal Party of Canada continues to lose support in B.C.
The Liberals did not get it done. The NDP cannot get it done. It is once again our Conservative government that is delivering results for British Columbians.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Statements by Members
11 a.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, today marks Sir Wilfrid Laurier's birthday. Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the second Liberal Prime Minister after Confederation, and the first Quebecker to assume that title.
Nicknamed "silver tongue" for his eloquence, we can all be inspired by the principles that guided him.
His time in office was not without its challenges, including for example, the Manitoba schools question and the Boer war.
He welcomed Alberta and Saskatchewan into Confederation.
Almost a century before the fact, Laurier promoted free trade with the U.S. through reciprocity accords.
At the dawn of the 20th century, Laurier predicted that it would be Canada's century; as history has shown, he was right. If we want the 21st century to also be Canada's century, we must adopt a Liberal principle that Laurier held dear: the future is always more important than the past.
Teaching Exellence
Statements by Members
November 20th, 2009 / 11 a.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
Mr. Speaker, Collège Letendre in Laval is extremely fortunate to have an exceptional teacher on staff. Evelyne Lussier is one of the recipients of an award for teaching excellence.
Ms. Lussier has been teaching French at the secondary 5 level for only five years, but she has already made her mark in education. Her accomplishments and contributions have been remarkable. For instance, she created an elective course in communications and journalism, and put together the editorial team of the student newspaper, La Jazette, which won an award at the 2007 Québec Entrepreneurship Contest.
Her students won the Governor General of Canada Medal for obtaining the best overall average. She also volunteers at the Sainte-Justine UHC and at the not-for-profit restaurant Robin des Bois, and leads workshops she created herself for the parents of her students.
Along with her past and present students, my Bloc Québécois colleagues and I would like to congratulate Ms. Lussier on her many accomplishments.
Statements by Members
11 a.m.
Wayne Marston Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, ON
Mr. Speaker, we are facing a crisis of inequity, as about one in six seniors lives in poverty. That is close to half a million Canadians.
We in the NDP believe that their health and welfare, their very dignity, depend on increasing their GIS.
We can eliminate seniors' poverty with an investment of $700 million in the guaranteed income supplement. We can pay for this investment in seniors very simply, by stopping the January tax cut of $1.2 billion for highly profitable corporations.
We are not asking to increase taxes but to forgo the January tax cut and to use those tax revenues corporations are already paying to government to protect seniors. This is certainly the right thing to do.
It is a question of need. Do our profitable corporations need tax relief at a time when the people who built this country are living in poverty? The question answers itself.
To allow these tax cuts to go through in such circumstances is, at best, a case of misplaced priorities and, at worst, an indictment of the government and, ultimately—
Statements by Members
11 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order, please.
The hon. member for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Statements by Members
11 a.m.
Pierre Lemieux Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on the serious matter of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
The number of people in my riding who have contacted me to express their opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide greatly exceeds, by far, those who contact me regarding any other subject.
Who are the people most at risk when it comes to euthanasia? They are the vulnerable; they are the elderly, the handicapped and the sick.
At present, the primary role of the doctor is to cure, heal and comfort. This important doctor-patient relationship is built upon trust. With the legalization of euthanasia, doctors would have the authority to take the lives of their patients. In short, the legalization of euthanasia would give doctors the right to kill. Vulnerable Canadians deserve proper medical care and comfort so they will willingly choose life over death.
Let me assure my constituents that I will be voting against each and every attempt to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Every single human life is precious from the moment of conception right through to natural death, and—
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order, please.
The hon. member for Madawaska—Restigouche.
Talya Doucet
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the work of Ms. Talya Doucet, a young student at Polyvalente Roland-Pépin in my riding, who has won the 2009 Environmental Leadership Award, individual youth category. This award acknowledges the contribution of an individual to the environment.
Talya Doucet's contribution to various environmental organizations is impressive. By participating in her school's environmental committee, school recycling initiatives, cleanup efforts, tree sales and training workshops, Ms. Doucet has helped to preserve our beautiful planet.
Ms. Doucet is known for her perseverance and tenacity. She knows what is at stake and is prepared to go to great lengths to make people aware of the importance of the environment.
On behalf of all citizens of Madawaska—Restigouche, I wish to congratulate and, above all, thank Thalia for being involved in our community.
Thanks to Talya. She is the pride of Madawaska—Restigouche.
Gus Mitges
Statements by Members
11:05 a.m.
Larry Miller Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, ON
Mr. Speaker, today I want to remember Dr. Gus Mitges, an exemplary parliamentarian who served the people of Bruce—Grey and Grey—Simcoe in a distinguished manner for nearly 21 years.
He will be missed by his beloved wife, Yolanda, and his many children and grandchildren.
Gus will be fondly remembered by the people of Bruce--Grey--Owen Sound, who I know would like to extend their sympathies to Gus's family and their thanks for his service to them and to Canada. Gus was elected repeatedly by the people of Bruce—Grey and Grey--Simcoe. He served them well as a member of many House committees, including agriculture, veterans affairs, public accounts and the Library of Parliament.
Born in Greece, Gus had a true Canadian experience, coming to Canada and working as a veterinarian. Gus garnered the respect of his entire community.
It is rare for someone to serve so long in federal politics and to be able to continue to get the support and appreciation of the people.
I ask all members of the House to join with me in saluting and remembering a great Canadian. Many thanks, Gus.


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Primary Creator: Purdue University Libraries
Extent: 7.0 Linear feet
Arrangement: The Maps are organized chronologically.
Subjects: Indiana--History
Forms of Material: Maps
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Physical Access Note: Some maps are in fragile condition and extra care must be taken when handling them.
Acquisition Method: Some were transferred from the EAPS library.
Preferred Citation: MSP 137, Collection of Midwestern maps, Karnes Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
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That's not a couple, that is 4 straight. That's a culture of lazy,pre-madonna qbs, that don't amount to anything as pros because their college careers are solely a product of the immense talent around them on offense.
Oh, and to top it all off, the guy is coming off of shoulder surgery. Yea pick him up.
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When and What is Earth Overshoot Day? Join the Live Tweet Chat with Global Footprint Network
We are approaching this year's Earth Overshoot Day, the approximate date our demand for ecological resources and services exceeds the planet's ability to provide for the year.
While we are not yet announcing the exact date of Earth Overshoot Day, Global Footprint Network will host a Tweet Chat on Twitter (@EndOvershoot) at 8:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 6:00 pm (all PST) on August 22 to discuss Ecological Overshoot: What it means and how the Ecological Footprint is calculated.
You can indicate your "attendance" on our Facebook Event page.
The Tweet Chat is similar to a webinar, but anybody can follow the conversation, share, and ask questions in real time. We hope you'll join us for at least one of the chats.
On Twitter, we will be using the hashtag #OvershootDay and we encourage you to use it as well.
Earth Overshoot Day is a concept originally developed by Global Footprint Network partner and U.K. think tank, new economics foundation. Every day beyond that date we are essentially living beyond our means and running a deficit. We make up the deficit by depleting stocks of fish, trees and other resources, and by accumulating waste such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and oceans.
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Global Footprint Network works with decision makers at all levels of society to create a critical mass of governments and institutions using the Ecological Footprint tool in order to reverse trends and help put an end to Ecological Overshoot.
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Another 'Great' South Run!In full: This event is great fun with the potential for a PB due to its flat course. The GSR has a carnival atmosphere along with huge crowds to encourage and drive you along. It attracts some of the top runners and back of the field runners alike. You won't find a better event to inspire those new to running.OK, it's a bit on the pricey side but worth doing it as a one off but be warned, you might find it addictive and come back year after year like so many others!Date of review: November 8, 2011
In short: What a very well organised challenge!In full: The weather, the mud, the hills and the freezing water made this a real tough challenge. This was a fantastic survival event in these conditions through some stunning countryside. The marshals and organisation of Portsmouth Joggers outshone the conditions and showed just how a race should be run. Well done PJC, will be back next year if these aches and pains ever subside!Date of review: March 4, 2010
In short: Do this before the H&S brigade take the fun away and sanitise this event.In full: Truly a 'fun event'. Put your garmins and ipods away and sample some running camaraderie and sporting banter as you tackle the worse they can legally put you through. Well done to the organisers, good planning, parking and facilities in an ideal location - bring it on!Date of review: November 16, 2009
In short: Its all been said alreadyIn full: On the plus side: there was a race, it was flat PB material and the marshals were greatOn the downside: Poor start, no scenery, spectators were not able to be present on the majority of the course and parking a real issue.Is definitely lost its carnival feeling from the previous year (bring back the old course if you can!) hopefully this won't be another lost race to the bureaucrats!! Keep trying GRR I know you can hold an excellent race. Date of review: November 19, 2008
In short: Absolutely brilliant. A must do!In full: Thoroughly enjoyable race with great support and organisation. Great for beginners and veterans alike, some debate about the mixed ability pens at the start but it seemed to work well with plenty of passing space. Definitely will be back next year for a PB. Date of review: November 1, 2008
In short: Good mid week raceIn full: Locals were friendly (no banjo players!) and good encouragement. 2.5 miles out and 2.5 miles back on the same track is a bit depressing but hey its a run! Worth doing as a training run or a build up to something grander.Date of review: June 13, 2008
In short: Brilliant first time Half MarathonIn full: Great organisation – bag stowage, toilets, registration, changing rooms, parking etc.. Also good that you can register on the day if you are a bit unsure…… On the one-hand it's a shame that it's twice round the same course but then again good to see the support a second time. Will definitely be back next year, well done Gosport Road Runners! Date of review: December 11, 2007
In short: Great race & atmosphere, appalling weather but even that didn't spoil the eventIn full: My first major event and ten miler so a PB at 1:21. A bit cramped in places but will definitely do this again next year and aim for 1:15Date of review: November 2, 2007
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Human Rights Development
Human Rights in culturally diverse societies
Accession EU to the ECHR
External relations
Other Topics
Armed forces,
The UN is a major partner for the Council of Europe and an ideal platform for global outreach. The universality of values shared by the member states of the Council of Europe constitutes the basis for co-operation. The Council of Europe explores all possibilities stemming from its status of an "Intergovernmental organisation having received a standing invitation to participate as an observer in the sessions and the work of the United Nations General Assembly".
Due to its global nature both in thematic and geographical terms, the UN constitutes an "across the board" partner for the Council of Europe. Relations focus on human rights in a broad sense. Co-operation in this field has been guided by the need for more interaction between regional and global human rights mechanisms and the recognition of a greater role for the former and their standards in the UN context. The Council of Europe shows its potential to act as an informal consensus building forum, going beyond regional blocks, for common positions on the important human rights issues under consideration at the UN. To this aim, the Committee of Ministers organizes every year since 2002 an exchange of views on the United Nations human rights issues with experts coming from the capitals.
The Council of Europe also contributes to the Universal Periodic Review conducted by the UN Human Rights Council by submitting information relative to its member States about the conclusions of the various Council of Europe monitoring bodies, as well as other relevant information from the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights or from other Council of Europe bodies. The growing relations with the Geneva-based UN bodies and specialised agencies, in particular with the OHCHR, raised the need of more regular contacts and of a permanent presence of the Council of Europe in Geneva.
To this aim, since 2007 the Human Rights Law and Policy Division organises inter-secretariat coordination meetings at least once a year on specific human rights topics for raising awareness of respective activities and improving co-operation. The appointment, since 2009, of a Special Representative of the Secretary General to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva contributes to strengthen co-operation and regular exchanges of information.


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Renesas joins IoT development platform rush
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics is joining the rush to offer a hardware development platform for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics is joining the rush to offer a hardware development platform for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Apple is said to be in talks with Renesas Electronics to buy its majority-owned joint venture that designs chips for smartphone displays.
Renesas Electronics' latest system-on-a-chip has eight ARM processing cores to help next-generation, in-car infotainment systems handle multiple streams of 1080p video and augmented reality apps.
ARM is promising close to 70 percent processor power savings with a new chip design called Big.Little, and mobile devices on display at the Mobile World Congress provided the first glimpse of how the technology works.
The mobile chipset market is in a state of flux with a number of key vendors struggling, but analysts say the result of the turmoil will be more advanced high-end smartphones and cheaper low-end devices.
Renesas Electronics has started test production at a second chip-manufacturing line at its quake-hit Naka plant in Japan, putting the company another step closer to resuming commercial production.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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This hairstyle is medium length. From the top to half way down, the hair is straight leaving the rest to curl the rest of the way. The big fluffy curls look so romantic and it is such a glamorous style.This is a medium length haircut.The hair colour is a gorgeous blonde.
Balmain Hair Hair: Balmain Artistic Team together with Stephan Goldsworthy Make-up: Lucy Hammond Styling: Bernard Connelly Photography: David Levine


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Video Card Advice for CS6 (Win)Ed.Macke Apr 24, 2012 8:57 AM
I'm currently using Premiere Elements, but am looking to buy the CS6 Suite with Premiere Pro. While I do mostly SD editing, my son wants to get into AVCHD editing and especially using AfterEffects.
Given that I currently have a homebuilt PC (specs at end of post) with only integrated Intel HD2000 graphics, I guess
- Question #1 is will I really need a dedicated video card, or is the HD2000 enough for what I want to do? Of course faster = better, but how much faster will it be for my money, i.e. bang for the buck.
- And Question #2 would be... if so, which card? I really don't want to spend more than I need, but I also don't want to go cheap and end up with a solution that's not much better than what I have.
I'm especially confused with Mercury Playback, AfterEffects, SpeedGrade, and what is truly needed. Looking at this page, they really push the Quadro GPU and Quadro SDI Output cards. But on the "officially supported" page, it lists GeForce GTX, Quadro FX, and Quadro cards.
What the heck? Can somebody help me wade through this alphabet soup of cards, and what supports what?
Let's say I went with the GTX 570... is 1GB enough ($300 for the EVGA version) or do I need 2GB ($340)? Would the 570 be good enough?
Or do I need to go to the GTX 580? At $430 for the 1.5GB and $480 for the 3GB, it's signficantly more money than the GTX570 so it better be significantly better than the GTX570.
Or there's the the Quadro 2000 or 2000D for about $400. It seems to fall between the 570 and 580 price-wise, but it's a different line. Also, cards only seems to be made by PNY... what's up with that?
I can look at tech specs and marketing hype until I'm blue in the face, but it's not helping me decide what I really need - and how cheap I can go
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Win7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel i7-2600 (not overclocked, stock cooler)
Intel DZ68BC motherboard
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1333
SeaSonic 620W Power Supply
WD Caviar Blue SATA III 500 GB (programs)
WD Caviar Blue SATA III 500 GB (data files)
WD Caviar Black SATA III 1TB (video files)
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Practical techniques for applying neuroscience and behavior research to attract new customers.
Brainfluence explains how to practically apply neuroscience and behavior technology and behavior research to better market to consumers by understanding their decision patterns. This application, called neuromarketing, studies the way the brain responds to various cognitive and sensory marketing stimuli. Analysts use this to measure a consumer's preference, what a customer reacts to, and why consumers make certain decisions.
With quick and easy takeaways offered in 60 short chapters, this book contains key strategies for targeting consumers through in-person sales, online and print ads, and other marketing mediums. This scientific approach to marketing has helped many well-known brands and companies determine how to best market their products to different demographics and consumer groups.
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"The Best Practical Guide to Neuromarketing"
As someone who has read a lot of books on neuroscience, behavioral economics and how our minds affect our behaviors, I thoroughly enjoyed Brainfluence for its ability to bring the best of the entire industry to a book of 100 tips.
By no means will one learn all about neuromarketing by reading Brainfluence, but you'll certainly receive a great primer, be exposed to some of the most fascinating studies in the industry, and be presented with dozens of additional authors, studies and books for future reference.
As a marketer, I've been using Brainfluence as a cook book full of ideas for our A/B testing program. Great book - highly recommended.
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Each of the 100 chapters provided an actionable insight.
"Great book, learn the 'why' behind marketing"
Yes, there is lots of value and it's presented in nice chunks to listen to again and again.
Very easy listen, short presentations on marketing tips we've heard before but presented in a way that makes them easy to learn and remember.
Download the table of contents by downloading the Kindle sample. 100 tips is a lot, and you can see what you've heard.
"Nothing but a collection of thoughts by others"
the major problem with this book is that it contains information based on other research already published by others and most of it was already written before. If you read the likes of Dan Ariely, Pradeep and Jonah Lehrer skip on this one. No brainers like "include a child in an ad" also add to the long list of why not buy this book. Really I was crying in my dreams remembering some of the very new, neuroscientifically proven ideas: if you have a face on your ad, the eyes will help point the reader's focus to a text you would like. Really? This is maybe 7 000 years old. Give me something new.
"A Must have! manual on neuromarketing quick review"
Very useful and practical for reviewing many situations and get the most on effective communication with your target audience
The author has done a great job in classifiying 100 cases in a very short, interesting and easy comprehensive way
"nice book!!!"
I really e.njoyed the content structure, quality and narration. I'll try to find a printed copy to keep in my library!!
"Excellent material, a must listen"
Riveting information well presented and chock full of great insights. I particularly enjoyed the points of using decoys and emotions.
"Fantastic book, gave me a lot of ideas!"
Wish I read this book before I marketed my website. This is pure gold! Recommended for everyone who wishes to give any of their marketing campaigns a tremendous neurological boost.
"My respects"
Extremely useful, clear and sound.
One of the best Neuromkt texts, audiobook in this case. Congrats Dr Dooley. Great value
"Concise, very useful, cutting edge"
I read both, which gives you a measure of how important I think this was.
Buyology compares, but this book offers more easy-to-follow, direct approaches to neuromarketing.
A pleasant read.
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The plan is to listen again. I just started a business. I have lofty goals and don't want to leave anything to chance...
Just how they connected Psychology to marketing. There is a method to the madness.
I passion and the full understanding of the story
The whole book moved me and gave me a sense of understanding and hope that marketing is a workable process.
"wide coverage"
Great content. well structured. I think a must read for Web developers and designers, marketing specialist. curious readers. and people who like to understand how a lot of marketing works on them.
"a perfect introduction to neuromarketing"
Dooley takes what can be a dense and complicated subject - the psychology of buying - and transforms it into bite-sized chunks which can be put into place by most businesses almost immediately. 100 "chapters" means it's easy to dip in and out of, and can easily be listened to alongside more "meatier" books. If you want more detail, try The Buying Brain by Pradeep, but this is great for any business wanting to think outside the box, and apply proven techniques that can increase their sales.
"Some gems and some common sense"
For those in other industries and for those looking to convince stakeholders using "science" this could be for you. For seasoned marketers who want to understand why common sense seems to work scientifically speaking, again this could be a good choice.
"Brilliant introduction and overview"
If you want some fast to implement and effective marketing tips aimed toward someone's subconscious then get this without hesitation
"100 Neuromarketing Insights"
With its many short chapters, Brainfluence offers non-stop insights into the many applications of neuroscience to marketing. The book is entertaining, but more importantly it is always practical.
You don't need to have a scientific background to get a lot of use from this book. The tips are very simply explained and often easy to apply.
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Motorcyclist crashes after leading police on chase
A motorcyclist led state troopers on a chase through parts of Webster County and Barnum at speeds of up to 125 mph before crashing at a busy Fort Dodge intersection Monday evening.
The crash occurred at Fifth Avenue South and Eighth Street at 5:11 p.m. Iowa State trooper Brenda Rinard identified the motorcyclist as Kyle A. Vance, 26, of Fort Dodge. She said he was a patient at Trinity Regional Medical Center Monday night with injuries that appeared to be minor.
According to Rinard, the pursuit began at 4:40 p.m. when a motor vehicle enforcement officer from the Iowa Department of Transportation clocked the 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle going 89 mph on Webster County Road D20 about one mile west of Fort Dodge.
She said Vance continued west on Webster County Road D20, then went north on Webster County Road P29 before turning east on Iowa Highway 7.
Rinard said she was heading westbound on Iowa Highway 7 and saw Vance do a U-turn in front of her and head back west. The pursuit continued through Barnum before Vance again headed east on Iowa Highway 7.
Rinard said she clocked the motorcycle going 125 mph on Iowa Highway 7.
Upon reaching Fort Dodge, he went south on U.S. Highway 169 and east on Second Avenue South over the Karl King Bridge.
According to Rinard, Vance was heading south on Eighth Street when he encountered vehicles stopped at the traffic light at Fifth Avenue South.
She said he attempted to drive between the vehicles and the curb. She said the motorcycle contacted the curb and he lost control of it.
The motorcycle turned over and Vance was thrown from it, according to the State Patrol.
Karen McCartney, of Fort Dodge, was walking across the nearby Kenyon Road Bridge when Vance crashed.
"I saw him hit the median and he flew off his motorcycle," she said.
The motorcycle and Vance landed in the middle of the intersection.
Fort Dodge firefighters and police, paramedics from Trinity Regional Medical Center, Webster County sheriff's deputies and state troopers were at the crash scene.
Vance will face a handful of criminal charges. Rinard said the motor vehicle enforcement officer has charged him with eluding and speeding. She added that she has filed charges of speeding, improper passing and failure to stop at two stop signs.


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It will be interesting to hear your show. I found it
It will be interesting to hear your show. I found it rather unsettling to hear the insinuation by these leaders that government programs might be the cause of continuing and increasing poverty, or at least they don't conclusively help to alleviate it. Hopefully, this is not truly their premise or belief.
If they are wondering why America is second only to Haiti in levels of prevalent poverty, they should look at all of the counties that lie ahead. Countries who have grown economically over the last 50 years despite being devastated by two World Wars and a Depression. They all have in the last decades developed viable sustainable social medical and dental insurance, state run education systems, social assistance, long parental shared maternity leaves, unemployment assistance, state pension plans, etc. The list goes on and on. None of these programs are perfect, but they are all viable.
Perhaps, what these leaders should look at the collapse of the church and community, as well as the mismanagement of governmental programs, and not the discount the premise of social or universal care. The lack of regulation and accountability is, in my opinion, the root of this mismanagement and not the fundamental right for government-assisted health, employment and education plans.

Lilalia,
You make some good points here ... I hope
You make some good points here ... I hope you have a chance to hear our program with Binyavanga Wainaina, I'd be interested to read your your response to his take on this issue.

I too, was part of the war on poverty program in the 1967
I too, was part of the war on poverty program in the 1967 beginning as a federally sponsored "intern" with the Urban Renewal program, moving to Model Cities, then to Planned Variations (I bet few people have heard of that one!). I also led a neighborhood association in an inner city neighborhood originally populated in the 1900s by white Irish merchants who slowly abandoned it as inner cities declined and suburbs emerged, where the large houses were then broken into student apartments, then later transitioned to a black neighborhood and in the 1960s received renewed interest by young, mostly white professionals like myself who wanted to save beautiful homes and create an integrated neighborhood. A recipe for disaster, but how could we have known that? What did happen however was that a core of black leadership arose, but these leaders were not necessarily more enlightened about what to do than their vision-less and incompetent white predecessors. Lesson learned: without visionary, and very competent leadership, coupled with broad citizen participation, these efforts won't work.
I got into politics to change things (after being fired by the City Manger for trying to change things)—and helped to elect Jimmy Carter. I went to Washington and decided to try international development work, believing that my local community development experience and lessons learned could be applied to our foreign aid programs. I tried, I married, I tried, I lived for almost 10 years in Asia, I gave up. The problem was the same: Lack of visionary, committed rigorous-thinking and competent leadership that was unable to drill down into the bureaucracy or partner with NGOs, PVOs or other governments or donors on a smart and mutually respectful basis. Amen.

I think that Wainaina is really onto an important point.
I think that Wainaina is really onto an important point. Too often foreign aid agencies are focused on what their vision is and spend too little time focusing on local empowerment and leveraging what is already in place. It is very important, if programs are going to be sustainable, that local ownership and visions of progress are honored. My own agency, Episcopal Relief & Development (www.er-d.org) places a very heavy emphasis on community organizing and appreciative inquiry before we even consider outside interventions. We find that this formula can bring about real and lasting change.

I agree with Binyavanga Wainaina - successful economic
I agree with Binyavanga Wainaina - successful economic systems or countries usually solve their own problems - at least the VISION comes from within. If other nations, organizations or individuals want to assist, it is better to seek the input of the country in need before forging ahead. The objective is to build a sustainable governing system - a system that can stand on its own once the donors have left. Wainaina's sleeping sickness hospital example is excellent. They did good work in treating sleeping sickness, but were not equipped to provide basic health care. In distressed African countries, many people die from basic infections because they have no access to antibiotics. If the organization that provided the sleeping sickness hospital had checked with the local authorities, perhaps they could have made arrangements to provide some basic health care services, as well and perhaps even trained individuals native to that country to care for their own people.

As a journalist, I was mildly irritated about half-way
As a journalist, I was mildly irritated about half-way through the posted clip by the fact that the producers of the piece had not yet incorporated a female's perspective into their piece. By the end I was simply appalled, but when I saw who produced the item, none too surprised. The Acton institute is a profoundly right-wing, anti-environmental, pro-free market organization. I'm quite disappointed that Speaking of Faith would disseminate this draconian group's propaganda, without providing some context in terms of the messenger. For more on the Acton Institute's shenanigans, see this critique http://www.zmag.org/zmag/viewA... as well as this http://www.distributist.blogsp...

I found the comments on poverty and what happened due to
I found the comments on poverty and what happened due to the War on Poverty, meaning the emasculation of Afro American males to be insightful. It seems that any effort to help people ought to be guided by the principle that people want to be productive and that throwing money at a problem is not a solution. It seems that programs that work around the world help set people up in activities they generate and are enthusiastic about, whether it's learning, running a business, or health care initiatives that involve Them. Any time we come to a situation that feels wrong, we ought to first talk in depth to the people who are living the experience, understand their culture, with humility, and then find out how they perceive their dreams and ways to actualize them. They must be involved as active partners and as equals.

I worry that its easy to generalize with this video.

I worry that its easy to generalize with this video.
Certainly this has application in the developing world context....but I'm curious if that application is more limited than here in the states. At a minimum--the evidence provide in the video is limited to that context. Living on less than $2 to $3 a day--through no fault of your own seems like worlds away from what is discussed in the video.
Without clean water, health, and food people die. This is particularly true in the case of a natural disaster or emergency. At least in that context, I think there is universal support for the provision of aid--as long as its needed, appropriate, and doesn't increase dependency.
Certainly, the best way to go about addressing the fundamental issue is to provide business opportunities to those in poverty, but in the context of crisis, disaster, and emergency--particularly in the developing world which lacks some of the built in resiliancy we might have in the states. (even that might be a bit of an over-generalization)
Wow - just wow. Sexist, and
Wow - just wow. Sexist, and victim-blaming. No mention of structural inequality what so ever. I really can't take this piece of propaganda seriously as it does nothing to get at the root of poverty embedded in American society, nor speaks to the corporate welfare. Not very radical, and pretty self-serving. Blame the victim instead of looking at the hard issues. How about a class in Social Work 101???


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A Lenten story: Stations of the Cross resurrected
By LISA M. REED
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NIAGARA, Wis. – Maryhill Manor has acquired new Stations of the Cross, which show the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Nancy Reese, pastoral care director at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis., said she was aware many residents with vision deficiencies could not see the old two white-lamented boards and 6-inch Stations of the Cross that used to be in the chapel at the Catholic nursing home.
She decided to remedy the situation and called the Diocese of Marquette last year to see if they had any unused stations from any of the church closings.
As it turns out, there was a set of Stations of the Cross from St. Mary's Catholic Church in an area once known as Rapinville in Mackinac County. This church was open from 1907 to 1935.
Reese said there's a possibility the Stations were put in Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Church in Egadine.
When a new Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Church was built in Engadine in 1964, the Stations were put in storage in Naubinway (12 miles from Engadine) and may have gotten damp and molded.
"The pictures themselves are gorgeous. The paint on the frames was peeling, and they were in disrepair," said Reese upon receiving the framed pictures.
Reese said Activities Director Danielle Tachick at Maryhill Manor cleaned the pictures and Joe Stevens of Stevens Decorating in Iron Mountain helped restore them.
They are now displayed in the nursing home's chapel.
"What I like about the Stations of the Cross is they are so are important to the Catholic faith, depicting what Christ went through the last hours of his life. You can imagine yourself being there," Reese said.
Stevens believes the pictures are a print of an oil painting made in Italy around the turn of the century. He helped restore the Stations and put non-glare glass in all 14 frames.
The restoration will protect Christ's Passion, the last hours of Jesus's life, for another 100 years for many more residents and their families to enjoy.
"I am glad they are going to be on the wall. They are beautiful and I am happy to redo them," said Stevens, a member of American Martyrs Church in Kingsford.
Reese then launched a fund drive to raise enough money through fund-raisers and donations to install track lighting for each picture. The lighting is expected to be installed in the near future, she said.
"My whole purpose was getting something residents could see," she said.
Students from Holy Sprit School in Norway visited the chapel during Holy Week to see the Stations.
After the Stations of the Cross were put on the walls of the chapel, Fr. Matt Settle of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Niagara blessed them.
They inspire Reese.
After going through this journey with the Stations, Reese said she started to think about her own lenten journey and realized she felt old, dusty and kind of moldy in the spiritual sense.
"I have known for many years my lenten journey was not where it needed to be," Reese said. "It felt flat, uninspiring and disconnected from God. The more I mediated on this the more I felt like my spiritual life was one dusty, moldy mess."
"Mediating on these beautiful pictures reminded me again what and why he did what he did for us. I could see the love in his eyes as he hung on that cross while he gave his mother to us," said Reese.
"All his suffering through the cross and still his perfect love for us all during his crucifixion to save us. As I look at the stations, I can hear the cries, see the pain and love in Christ's eyes and smell the blood, but then the climax and the resurrection follows. Could it be I found my answer to my dusty, old spiritual life. I have been renewed."
To view the stations and share the journey, visit the chapel at Maryhill Manor.
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Louis J. Ippolito, 76, of West Lake Road was charged with second-degree harassment on Jan. 26.
Janice N. Zayas, 21, of Central Avenue was charged with having a suspended registration and unlicensed operator Jan. 26.
Marilyn V. Carbballo-Dominicci, 40, of East Front Street was charged with failure to stop at a flashing red light and unlicensed operator on Jan. 28.
Ramon B. Acevedo, 53, of East Second Street was charged with having inadequate brake lights and unlicensed operation on Jan. 28.
Jason E. Lack, 31, of Park Avenue was charged with obstruction on Jan. 28 with a bench warrant.
Florencio Castro-San-tiago, 21, of South Gazelle Street was charged with unlicensed operator, having no insurance and having no stop lamps on Jan. 29.
Cherish M. Loomis, 32, of Leopard Street was charged with fugitive from justice on Jan. 29.
Michael A. Orazio, 42, of Forestville was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation on Jan. 29.
Marielis Rodriguez, 26, of Monroe Street was charged with failure to stop at a red light and unlicensed operation on Jan. 30.
Erie man charged as fugitive from justice
ELLICOTT – On Sunday, the New York State Police at Jamestown investigated a report of multiple disorderly individuals at the McDonald's Restaurant on North Main Street Extension.
Troopers located five individuals, including a 19-year-old male who identified himself as "Jonathan Larson," of Erie, Pa., seated inside the restaurant. Management personnel there reported an earlier altercation between the group and another customer took place. They asked that the five leave the business. Troopers escorted the group outside.
Once outside, Larson and an 18-year-old female began a verbal disagreement which reportedly ended with Larson yelling profanities at the woman. Larson was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and transported to the Jamestown barracks.
He was arraigned in the Town of Ellicott Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $500 bail. When Larson arrived at the jail, personnel determined he was actually Justin J. Kaliszewski, 22, of Erie, Pa. He was then charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, second-degree obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct.
Kaliszewski was again transported. While there, officers contacted the Millcreek Township Police Department. It was learned that Kaliszewski was wanted for second-degree burglary and the agency requested his extradition. Kaliszewski was re-arraigned in the Town of Ellicott Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $5,00 bail on the New York charges. No bail was affixed to the fugitive from justice charge.
Kaliszewski is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ellicott Court on Feb. 28.
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RANDOLPH – On Wednesday, Jennifer Hodges, 41, of Randolph was charged with three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
State police interviewed a subject who reported that Hodges had been receiving and holding checks from a piece of property they held jointly.
It was reported that Hodges would receive the check, but instead of giving it to the person for whom it was intended, forged the complainant's signature and kept the money herself. This reportedly happened three times.
Hodges was processed and released with appearance tickets for the Town of Randolph Court.
ELLICOTT – On Saturday, Amber Feldt, 30, of Jamestown was charged with driving while intoxicated. Troopers pulled her over on Route 394 for reportedly following a plow too closely. Feldt reportedly failed several sobriety tests.
She was transported to state police barracks in Jamestown. The breath sample she provided there was reported to be .11 percent. She was processed, issued tickets to the Town of Ellicott Court, and released to a sober individual.
ELLERY – On Sunday, Natalie Rosario, 19, of Erie, Pa., was charged for driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Initially a trooper was sent to a noise complaint on Greenhurst Avenue. He reportedly observed Rosario driving down the road with no lights on and then coming to a stop in the middle of the roadway. Rosario reportedly failed several field sobriety tests and a gram of marijuana was reportedly located in the backseat of Rosario's car.
Rosario was transported to state police barracks where she provided a breath sample reported at .12 percent. She was processed, issued tickets returnable to the Town of Ellery Court and released to a sober individual.
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in Olean charge Salamanca woman
ALLEGANY – On Sunday, Misty Luce, 30, of Salamanca was charged with three counts of third-degree burglary, one count of second-degree criminal contempt, one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession of a hypodermic instrument and several vehicle and traffic law violations.
Troopers received a complaint from Wal-Mart located at 1869 Plaza Drive regarding Luce, who was a suspect in several larcenies at the store. Luce fled the store prior to arrival of the officers.
Information about Luce's vehicle was distributed by radio and a patrol from state police in Olean attempted to make a traffic stop. Reportedly Luce stopped her vehicle at a residence in Salamanca and ran into a residence. She was taken into custody with the assistance of the Salamanca Police Department without further incident.
Luce was processed, arraigned, and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond.


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PPM: Please please me
WTB: It wont be long
AHDN: A hard days night
BFS: No reply
HELP: Help
Rubber soul: Girl
Revolver: And your bird can sing
Sgt. Pepper: A day in the life
Magical mystery tour: I am the walrus
The White Album 1 and 2: Hapiness is a warm gun - Everybody´s got something to hide..etc
Yel sub: All you need is love
Abbey road: Come together
Let it be: Across the universe:
Past 1: This boy
Past 2: Revolution
Interresting in 3 cases my Lennon fave is also the title track. PPM, AHDN and HELP.


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Pianist Yvonne Loriod has died at age 86. Loriod was best known for signature interpretations of her husband Oliver Messiaen's music. After Messiaen's passing in 1992, she remained a fierce guardian of his legacy as a performer, teacher, and editor of his works. In my opinion, her interview with Peter Hall in the Messiaen Companion remains one of the best short introductions to his life, works, and aesthetic.
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[ Anonymized URL Blocked ]Mother-Son owners of Pizza and Coconut Cafe in Naples applied for a patent on their pizza. Above link should take you to the patent application complete with the recipe and technique.
In the patent business they have a concept of "prior art" which is previous publication of the invention. I would say that the applicants are going to have a big problem with prior art from this website, as it is replete with descriptions of the making of pizzas which are amazingly similar to the "invention". Tin Roof
Patent was applied for, I don't see that it was ever granted. Pizza Hut has the most amusing pizza-related patents. An electronic machine that measures and apples the pizza sauce to the pizza; a ladle with a square shaped measuring cup for use only on square shaped pizzas. I believe Sears has a patent on a two wheel pizza cutter. None the less, patents and applications are fun to look at.


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Debates of March 8th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #141 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservative.
- Question Period
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Carol Williams
- International Women's Day
- Marie-Andrée Bertrand
- International Women's Day
- Forestry Industry
- International Women's Day
- The Economy
- Jeanne Mance
- Fraud Prevention Month
- International Women's Day
- International Women's Week
- International Women's Day
- 100th Birthday Congratulations
- Violence Against Women
- International Women's Day
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Government Accountability
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Foreign Affairs
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- International Co-operation
- Status of Women
- Pensions
- Status of Women
- Poverty
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Correctional Service Canada
- International Co-operation
- Natural Resources
- International Women's Day
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
Correctional Service Canada
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is hard to believe that under Canada's correctional services management protocol, women are kept in solitary confinement for years at a time.
Thirty per cent of women in prisons are aboriginal and currently all the women on the management protocol are aboriginal, a fact for which the correctional investigator has expressed deep concern. There is no equivalent system in the men's correctional system.
Would the minister admit that the management protocol is cruel and inhumane and agree to drop the practice?
Correctional Service Canada
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Vic Toews Minister of Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, segregation is a disciplinary tool used only in the most serious circumstances to ensure the protection of correctional officers as well as other inmates.
Rather than continually putting the rights of the worst offenders first, I would call upon the member to work with us to ensure that not only are rights protected inside the prisons, but that victims rights outside the prisons are also protected.
International Co-operation
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Peter Braid Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canada was one of the first countries to take action with respect to the tragic situation in Libya. Our swift response to secure the safety of Canadians has been well-documented and we continue to work closely with our international partners.
Last week the Prime Minister announced that Canada would assist the people of Libya on the humanitarian front.
Could the Minister of International Cooperation please update the House on our progress?
International Co-operation
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Bev Oda Minister of International Cooperation
Mr. Speaker, Canada is providing humanitarian aid to those fleeing the conflict in Libya.
Today I am pleased to tell Canadians about our most recent efforts that will provide nutritious food for over one million displaced persons. We will help supply tents, blankets and bedding for 90,000 people and provide the much needed water, food and sanitation services they lack as they await repatriation to their homelands.
Our government not only makes empty promises, we are telling Canadians what their humanitarian aid is delivering.
Natural Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Larry Bagnell Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, on January 19, 2009, former minister Jim Prentice said that the Mackenzie Valley pipeline was a key part of the government's northern strategy and that the government was prepared to contribute to infrastructure and pre-construction costs as well as sharing of risks and returns.
The National Energy Board made its decision in support of the pipeline on December 16, 2010 and northerners were anxiously expecting cabinet approval last December.
If this project, which is of national interest, is a priority of that regime, why has there been nothing but delay since the NEB decision?
Natural Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Vancouver Island North
John Duncan Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Mr. Speaker, there is a normal process involved in getting to the order in council. It is in process. The member can expect an announcement in the coming weeks.
Natural Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being 3:03 p.m., pursuant to order made Monday, March 7 the House will now proceed to statements by ministers.
I recognize the hon. Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women.
International Women's Day
Routine Proceedings
March 8th, 2011 / 3 p.m.
Edmonton—Spruce Grove
Rona Ambrose Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women
Mr. Speaker, today I would ask my hon. colleagues to join me in celebrating the 100th year of International Women's Day.
Over the last century, women and girls have made great strides and we can take this opportunity to reflect on the successes, challenges and aspirations of women and girls in Canada and around the world.
As Minister for Status of Women, I have had many wonderful opportunities to meet with women and girls in Canada and around the world. In February, I attended the 55th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The enthusiasm and energy at that session was contagious.
One of the groups I had the opportunity to meet with was Plan International and Girls Delegation. During this meeting I listened to the stories of 13 girls from around the world. They spoke eloquently about the importance of girls showing leadership to achieve equality, end abuse, overcome barriers to go to school, and soar to new heights.
This year Canada's theme for International Women's Day is "Girls' Rights Matter" because girls face incredible barriers around the world that need to be overcome.
A girl who enjoys equality has a greater likelihood of being self-confident and aware of her potential and of being empowered to access education and job opportunities that will contribute to her success.
Today I am pleased to be announcing Canada's intent to support a United Nations resolution to establish an international day of the girl later in the fall. This is a great opportunity and one for which I would ask the support of all parties as we move forward.
Today I am pleased to be announcing Canada's intent to support the establishment of an international day of the girl by the UN later in the fall.
We believe that when girls have a solid foundation from which to spring, with the right tools and conditions they can truly soar to new heights.
A day of the girl will awaken more ideas, support and enthusiasm around the world, and will help raise awareness about violence, abuse, inequality, lack of nutrition, health care requirements and the right to education and training.
Girls play a key role in a nation's prosperity and can become excellent leaders if they are given the opportunity.
It is why at Status of Women Canada we have doubled funding in support of community organizations that want to empower Canadian women and girls in three areas: putting an end to violence and abuse, fostering greater leadership, and promoting greater economic prosperity.
Lastly, this morning, at an event with women business leaders, I announced funding for the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance to provide mentorship for young women who aspire to success in the technology field.
Today, on International Women's Day, let us take the opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made, but more importantly, let us look forward and realize the incredible potential we have to help the next generation soar to new heights.
International Women's Day
Routine Proceedings
3:05 p.m.
Anita Neville Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I thank the Minister for Status of Women for her statement and for the opportunity to offer some words of my own on behalf of the Liberal Party.
2011 marks the 100th year of International Women's Day, an event that is being marked in communities and in schools across Canada.
Women in Canada and around the world have gained much over the last 100 years, the right to vote, to work, to equal participation in government.
It is a testament to the women who came before, in civil society, this House and in the Senate, that I rise today to reply to a statement by a female cabinet member responsible for the status of women.
International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate these achievements, but also to reflect on how far we have to go and must go to achieve full gender equality and eradicate gender discrimination in its entirety.
Here in Parliament, less than 25% of members are women. Increasing women's participation in this important role would have an impact on how young women perceive themselves as well as on their country and the world.
Women in Canada also continue to earn, on average, less than men. Despite high educational attainment, this wage gap remains a reminder that we must provide the range of supports necessary so that women can enjoy full participation in our political and economic life.
While I share the minister's enthusiasm for the great potential of our young women and girls, I believe that this potential will never be fully realized and the wage gap never fully closed if these supports do not exist. The need for affordable, accessible child care remains great, and Canada has yet to adequately meet this challenge. The need for a national housing strategy is also urgent.
I would encourage the government to respond to the unanimous will of this House and implement a national violence against women prevention strategy. There is also an urgent need for a national action plan on human trafficking so that Canada's efforts in this area are comprehensive, coordinated and effective.
I recently attended the 55th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. While there I heard a vision of a world "where women and men have equal rights and opportunities, and the principles of gender equality and women's empowerment are firmly integrated into the development, human rights, and peace and security agendas".
We have already done much in Canada to promote these rights and provide these opportunities for women at home and abroad, but much remains to be done.
We in this House have both the mandate and the enormous responsibility to ensure that gender equality and equality of opportunity are real, so that women's potential and women's creativity can be fully embraced for a better future for all of us.
International Women's Day
Routine Proceedings
3:10 p.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
Mr. Speaker, yet another International Women's Day. It is the 100th anniversary. It is beginning to become repetitive to have to examine, every year, how women are doing, as if no other problems existed.
What? In 100 years, did they not obtain the right to vote? Now they can go to work. They can decide whether they want children and when. They now have the pill. They can choose—whether the pro-life caucus in this House likes it or not—whether or not to have an abortion. What more do women want? At some point could we stop celebrating this International Women's Day?
We agree that having International Women's Day for the hundredth time is becoming repetitive. But whether those who are bored by women's demands like it or not, everything is not rosy. According to the World Health Organization, between 100 and 140 million women have been subjected to genital mutilation. Somewhere in the world, a woman dies every minute because of complications arising during pregnancy or childbirth. Even today, women are stoned as punishment for adultery. In countries ravaged by war, such as the Congo, Ivory Coast or Sudan, rape is used as a weapon of war. This is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, and we are still at this point.
In 2007, Quebec women earned 84.25% of what men earned on average; in Canada, women earned just over 70%. According to the OECD, the wage gap between men and women in Canada is the fifth highest of 22 industrialized countries.
In 1996, Quebec passed a proactive pay equity law. In 2009, Canada made pay equity a negotiable right, which was nothing less than a step backwards.
Quebec has implemented a preventive withdrawal program for pregnant women, which allows them to receive 90% of their salary. Canada pays only 55% of their salary to women under its jurisdiction, and for only 15 weeks.
The National Assembly unanimously voted to support a motion to highlight the consensus on women's freedom of choice with regard to abortion. The debate continues to rage in Ottawa.
We are celebrating the 100th International Women's Day, and so much more remains to be done. I do not know how many more years it will take, but I do know that the fight for equality is not over. And I also know that the women in this House and around the world are patient and determined and that, in the end, we will be victorious.
International Women's Day
Routine Proceedings
3:10 p.m.
Irene Mathyssen London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, today women and men around the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.
We recognize the efforts of women and girls in challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers to their full equality. However, as far as we believe we have come, there is still much work to be done.
Globally, women and girls continue to face violations of their basic human rights. In many nations, women and girls face unacceptably high rates of maternal mortality because they cannot gain access to safe and legal abortions and often lack access to information on family planning.
In too many parts of the world girls are prevented from going to school. As we well know, women and girls are the backbone of societies and helping them to obtain an education is key to improving the social and economic conditions in their communities.
Although Canada's current government may claim that girls' rights matter, its systematic cuts to Canada's international development programs and partners threaten the progress of the world's most vulnerable women and girls. Cuts to honourable organizations such as KAIROS, Match International and the Canadian Teachers' Federation dishonour women in every part of the world. These organizations were doing important work on gender equality issues in developing nations, at least until the government decided that their programming no longer fit the Conservative vision of gender equality.
Not only has the Conservative government cut funding, but it has also deliberately dampened the gravity of language used by Canada internationally to describe the horrific impunity that exists for crimes of sexual violence in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At home in Canada, things are not much better. The government continues to systematically attack women's equality rights through its cuts to the operating budget of Status of Women Canada, de-funding of organizations like Sisters in Spirit and groups that help newcomers, neglecting lost Canadians, failing to make investments in child care and affordable housing, ignoring pay equity rights, failing to fully address violence against aboriginal women and girls, and the list goes on. It is blatantly obvious that the government does not care about the inequality women still face in Canada.
New Democrats will continue to fight for equality and confront the government's agenda, because it erodes the rights of women and girls. We invite all Canadians to join with us in celebrating International Women's Day and to speak out on the issues that matter to all women.
International Women's Day
Routine Proceedings
3:15 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I wish to inform the House that because of the ministerial statement, government orders will be extended by 13 minutes.
Oral Questions
Points of Order
3:15 p.m.
Siobhan Coady St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In response to a question that I asked the President of the Treasury Board, he referenced a legal opinion that he had regarding the integrity commissioner. He referenced the actual opinion, and I would ask that the minister table that referenced document.
Oral Questions
Points of Order
3:15 p.m.
Stockwell Day President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I will certainly look into this, as I indicated to my colleague opposite, to see what can be released in terms of whatever legal agreement was reached.
I also want to clarify the record. I was asked a question today in relation to any meeting with the previous commissioner. The question was posed in light of these difficulties. I have never met with her or talked with her in light of any of these issues.
My scheduling assistant just informed me that there was a meeting about a year ago, last May I believe it was. I just want to correct the record. I do not want to have said anything that could be misconstrued in any way, so I just want to correct that.
I will get back to my colleague on whether we can release the legal advice that we were given.
Rebranding of Government of Canada's Name
Points of Order
3:15 p.m.
Wayne Easter Malpeque, PE
Mr. Speaker, my point of order arises out of the point of order raised yesterday by my colleague from Westmount—Ville-Marie. I am worried that maybe the House does not get the seriousness of the point of order, and I want to add to it.
The member's point was that members' names cannot be used in the House, and we understand the reason for that. However, the Prime Minister has changed the branding of the name of the Government of Canada to something other than the Government of Canada.
Since December this new name has been showing up more and more in government documents. I personally see the new name as an affront to Canadians because they believe the government is not for one man, but that government is by the people for the people.
I as a member will not be able to quote that name in the House because of the rules. Let me give you an example, Mr. Speaker, and I expect you will cut me off and I understand why. I have a release from the Canada Revenue Agency which outlines an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie. The headline of the release is, "Harper government standing up".
Mr. Speaker, as I indicated, I know you are standing to cut me off.


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by John MacArthur
In Philippians 2:12-13, the apostle Paul highlights the paradoxical nature of sanctification—that it sits at the crossroads between man's responsibility and God's empowering.
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Paul's point is that true spiritual growth is not one-sided. No amount of man-made effort can produce righteousness, nor does the Lord sanctify His people by osmosis. Only when the two work in concert is sanctification possible.
We've already looked at man's responsibility, and some of God's characteristics that inform His role in our spiritual growth. Today we'll consider the final two: His purpose and His pleasure.
God's Purpose
The phrase "both to will and to work" is best interpreted as referring not to God's will and work but rather to that of believers. The will to do what is right before God must precede any effective work that is done toward that end. A genuine desire to do God's will, as well as the power to obey it, originates with Him.
"To will" is from thelō, which refers to thoughtful, purposeful choice, not to mere whim or emotional desire. It is what the psalmist had in mind when he prayed, "Incline my heart to Your testimonies" (Psalm 119:36; cf. 110:3). Proverbs declares that "the king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes" (Proverbs 21:1).
God uses two means to move believers' wills. First is what might be called holy discontent. It is the humble recognition that one's life always falls short of God's standard of holiness. When Isaiah beheld "the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple," he could only exclaim in reverential fear, "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips" (Isaiah 6:1, 5). Like all righteous people, he was dissatisfied with his spiritual state—a dissatisfaction immeasurably intensified by that awesome experience. Paul's holy discontent led him to lament in his letter to the church at Rome, "Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death?" (Romans 7:24).
The second means God uses to move believers' wills is holy aspiration, the positive side of holy discontent. After He instills a genuine hatred of sin, He cultivates a genuine desire for righteousness. After He makes believers discontent with what they are, He gives them the aspiration to greater holiness. Above all, it is the desire to be like Christ, "to become conformed to the image of [God's] Son" (Romans 8:29).
In Philippians Paul brings together his own holy discontent and holy aspiration when he confesses:
Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:12–14)
Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:12–14)
Holy resolve leads to holy living. A godly will produces godly work.
It cannot be overemphasized that only God can produce in believers the will or the work that He commands of them. Just as believers are not saved by good works but wholly by God's grace working through their faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), so also they are sanctified by His grace working through their obedience. They are God's "workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that [they] would walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10). Just as believers are sovereignly predestined to salvation, so also are they predestined to sanctification.
God's Pleasure
The final essential reality about God's part in believers' sanctification is the overwhelming truth that God works in their sanctification "for His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13). His will for believers is that they think and do what pleases Him. Although that is accomplished primarily by His own power, when His children seek His will and do His work, it brings Him great pleasure.
"Good pleasure" translates eudokias, which expresses great enjoyment and satisfaction. Because God is infinitely self-sufficient, one cannot but wonder how anything or anyone, especially a sinful human being, could add to His satisfaction. Yet that clearly is what Paul is saying. Even when they were weak, vacillating, and fearful, Jesus assured the disciples, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32). Giving a place in His kingdom to His children brings God great pleasure.
Because believers' sanctification brings Him satisfaction, God grants them the resources to pursue it. Paul wrote to the Ephesians that
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ . . . [and has] made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Ephesians 1:3, 9)
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ . . . [and has] made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Ephesians 1:3, 9)
Believers' supreme purpose is to obey, worship, and glorify God, and by fulfilling that purpose they bring pleasure to Him. Faithful, godly character and behavior pleases Him. That magnificent truth is one of the many unique realities of Christianity. The sovereign God of the universe takes personal pleasure in what He Himself inspires and empowers His redeemed children to be and to do.
Every Christian should understand that sanctification takes the most strenuous effort, but is nonetheless totally dependent on God's power. Like many other truths of Scripture, those seemingly irreconcilable realities are hard to understand. Having done all they can, believers are to give God all the credit. Just as the Lord instructed, after they have done "all the things which are commanded," they are to confess, "We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done" (Luke 17:10).
(Adapted from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Philippians.)
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This is the most accurate insight that I've ever read on sanctification. Great work Pastor JM. Yet as you said, it's God working in you, even though you have done all the hard work. Glory to God!
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I read with interest Dr. MacArthur's comment, "Holy resolve leads to holy living. A godly will produces godly work." My curiosity is this: In Romans chapter 7 Paul says, as a believer, that the very thing he wished to do he did not do. He was frustrated by this. As he sought to please God as a believer via the Law of Moses, sin increased. It seems then, at least on the surface, that a godly will does not necessarily produce godly work. Paul had a godly desire to do good, but the doing of good was not present. Though a godly will seems to be a key ingredient in conducting godly works, it doesn't seem to guarantee good works. Perhaps what is paramount to doing godly work is this: to operate one's life from the assurance of one's standing as a child of God based solely on the promise of God.
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Chad, one of the effects of having the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a heightened awareness of sin. I once heard John MacArthur describing sanctification as a process where a person is becoming more holy while feeling more sinful (my paraphrase). As Christians we have a greater sensitivity to sin and growing awareness of issues that may have once been oblivious to us. It is probably why, late in his Christian life, Paul could describe himself as the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).
Scripture is clear that genuine conversion results in a genuine change in nature resulting in a genuine change in our actions causing us to walk in greater obedience to God's commands (Ezekiel 36:25-27). As that process takes place you will start to identify more and more areas of sin that need to be dealt with.
Thank you for your input. I appreciate it. I guess where I'm left wondering is this: If genuine conversion results in a genuine change of our actions to greater obedience, why does Paul encourage believers to obey Jesus? That is to say, if obedience will be a necessary result, why do we need to be encouraged to obey? If obedience will necessarily occur, it seems that it should happen with or without Paul's charge.
We are encouraged to obey because there are still opposite capabilities present in us even after conversion. We have a new nature. The old one is dead, but sin is still present in our members (flesh). Thus we have the capability to grant control to the Spirit or to the flesh (Romans 8:5-9).
"That is to say, if obedience will be a necessary result, why do we need to be encouraged to obey?"
Good question, and one that demands we have a correct view of God's working in order to understand it.
Just as God is sovereign over the moment of conversion, He is also sovereign over the process of sanctification, as Dr. MacArthur and others have indicated in this series. However, God's sovereignty over the process of sanctification is not just limited to the result, but also to the way in which it happens. In other words, God is sovereign over the means as well as the ends.
So, when the Bible exhorts us to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling", that is a means by which God accomplishes His gracious purpose of sanctification. And He has stipulated that we do so through a variety of mechanisms: personal study of His Word; being shepherded by Godly elders in a local flock; warnings and examples of those who fail to do so; etc. All these are means over which God is in sovereign control and are used to further our obedience.
Thank you for your comments here. Supposing your post to be true, I can somewhat see why God would command us to do certain things pertaining to sanctification. But I guess my question still stands for the most part: If God is sovereign over the result and process of sanctification, why are we believers encouraged and exhorted to obey? That is to say, why is it not enough for God to simply command us to do certain things that are a part of the sanctification process? If the result of sanctification is a necessary event, the command at the most seems to be required; not the encouragement/exhortation to obey.
Pastor John, Thank you for so clearly debunking the false god "Let go and let god." And so glorifying the One true God.
I was struck with the idea of humility during the processs of sanctificaton when the verse said, "...with fear and trembling...". We are to work out our salvation in the land of the living. We are not to be proud that we did it, in and of oursleves, but know that it is God that works in us to perform His will in the sanctification process. I have heard that meekness can be defined as "power under control".
The "process" of sanctification, which is all of God's doing and "how" He works it out over time, is in a portion, the revealing of the mystery of faith and love. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
This verse was largely a thing of wonder for me at the beginning of living in God's grace. But there was smaller deeper conviction that faith was truly real. As the struggles with sins were engaged Heb. 11:1 was always applied. When the Holy Spirit brought victory, the evidence of faith was seen in receiving His grace.
Sanctification brought more of my failures, yet Scripture always brought encouragement and exhortation. God's grace on top of my failure created a hatred for the sins which grew as time moved on purging sin. My cries for God's mercy to remove the sins, in His perfect time were answered.
During this time at some point I heard Pastor JM teaching on one of his CD's and he referred to Eph. 6:24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. His comment was powerful, pointing out the love for God of those with true sincerity. I did a study, finding more passages using that idea of believers 'who love God' which moved me more into the light of loving God.
Looking back, some time later, I could see it was then, in that area of time, that my true love for God emerged. There was a break from what I thought was love or love lite, into a stronger, I'll die for You dedication of being in love with God. Henceforth, the "process" of sanctification was clearer, cleaner and powerful with a real Father and son bond. The desire to please God grows and the will in me wants to be nearer still to Him, and it's all a gift from God.
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