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In the last several years, the proliferation of specialized ministries and parachurch organizations has been astounding. Today there's a separate ministry for every biblical viewpoint, theological perspective, or practical interest, not to mention all the pseudo-Christian groups focused on social and political activism. It's likely that if you have got a particular spiritual itch, you can find a ministry that will scratch it, or you can find someone eager to launch a new organization to appeal to like-minded people.
The problem with the plethora of parachurch organizations is that so many of them exist outside the authority and influence of the church. The term parachurch ought to indicate a cooperative relationship, but often that's not the case. Some pay lip service to the church; others are openly indifferent to it. Few of them—perhaps very few—are actually accountable to the church, adhere to biblical guidelines for leadership, and have a strong commitment to biblical doctrine and theology.
That's particularly dangerous as these organizations and ministries pull believers' attention, loyalty, and financial support away from their local congregations. Rather than devote their time, energy, and support to life and ministry in their local body, believers are segmented off from the rest of the church, focused only on the issues and concerns that appeal to them. Too often, the parachurch organization becomes the central spiritual focus, while the church is pushed further and further to the sidelines. That defies the Lord's design for His church and cripples the Body of Christ, which can't properly function if its members are all headed in different directions, pursuing different priorities.
You see a similar trend on Christian college campuses, where many young men and women are preparing for lives of ministry without a strong connection to the church—if left unaddressed, that disconnect only deepens with time. In fact, much of the full-time ministry work going on in the world these days—whether in charity groups, missionary endeavors, Christian education, or some other parachurch activity—happens outside and apart from the church.
And while plenty of those parachurch organizations are doing valuable, necessary work, the trend away from the church—the only institution the Lord established and promised to bless—is still a serious cause for concern.
The solution is to be thoughtful about the ministries you're supporting, and aware of their influence in your life and participation in your local congregation. One of the key points we consistently stress at Grace to You is that we cannot replace the church in the lives of our listeners and readers, nor do we want to. We can't possibly fulfill your spiritual needs for worship, fellowship, accountability, and discipleship. We're a complement to your local church—not a substitute.
The same should go for every other ministry or parachurch organization, and you should be wary of the ones that are comfortable being disconnected from and unaccountable to the church. Instead, look for ministries that prompt you toward greater involvement and service in your congregation—that prompt you to be more committed and connected to what the Lord is accomplishing in your church.
Our series on the importance of the local church officially comes to a close today, but it's clear this is a topic that will continue to come up throughout the life of our blog. The church is at the heart of every believer's life, and it's related—whether directly or indirectly—to everything we discuss in this digital space. In fact, we're already prepping more in-depth series on some of the topics we've recently touched on, including baptism and the Lord's Table.
For now, we want to give John MacArthur the last word on the importance of the local church. His words focus on attendance and membership, but they encompass the spirit of everything we've discussed over the last several weeks about the necessity of involvement in your congregation.
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The road to my salvation is half-paved with Biblical teachers outside a church building, especially through radio and online ministries. Now that I have become aware of these things, I am seeking a church, however, I have not yet found one whose doctrine is up to par with those that I listen to--or at least secure.
Most recently I went to a local assembly which lasted almost two hours, and the man reiterated at least two or three times that "this is my interpretation; you don't have to agree with me" when he was teaching on Matthew 11:20-30. That is a paraphrase; however, because I am used to the tenacity of conviction among teachers like
Dr. MacArthur and Vernon McGee, I was wary of such wobbly stances.
The main issue of my concern is that I want to be baptized, however, I must ask: does it make any difference who baptizes me? Can they simply be another believer, even if they are as "wobbly" as the preacher I previously described, or do I have to go and discern the establishment before I am baptized there? This may seem like an odd question, but it has been on my mind for a while now, considering how everywhere I listen preachers are saying one thing or another about being baptized.
Some churches do baptize by immersion in my area, however, one of them last taught a sermon based on gematria/numerology, and another has been rebuked by my dad because of its over-political atmosphere. I'm looking for a church home, and to be baptized, but which comes first? I feel it's almost flippant to go somewhere to be baptized if I'm not going to continue to associate with those people, nevertheless I want to situate myself in a solid foundation in which I can grow, because I am so little (2 Pet. 3:18).
Thank you for your help.
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I really love this and it spoke to my heart today because I do not regularly attend. I live in Dallas, TX, the church capitol of the world, but it seems every church I go to just doesn't teach the bible. They are much more interested in silly props, preaching style, rock music, and looking like the world. They all have good doctrinal statements, but when I look at the congregation every one dresses and acts 22. As I young person, I want to find a multi-generational, biblical, and reasonable community committed to the bible, but I cannot find them. Any suggestions? Advice?
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I posted many weeks ago that this series was an answer to prayer. Through this series, I have found a church home. Through John's blog and posts of others, the Lord has directed my path to a local church in which I have started the process of membership. The passgae that John mentions in the video above, I referred to yersterday as I was speaking with Joel Thompson, a graduate of TMS and member of GCC during his time in CA. I am so grateful that I am finding it difficult to keep my emotions of great joy under control as I write this post. This time ends a dilligent, sometime agonizing, three year search. Though it is so true that this site can never replace the worship, fellowship, accountabilty, and discipleship, the Lord provides for us through the local church, all who frequent her know what a comfort and encouragement all of you are. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you. I love you all in humble spirit as you pour out your love to the saints. I have no idea what the Hebrew dialect is for "thank you", but I am sure it can aptly expresses my gratitude.
There is a tendency among believers to extend their search for a church home indefinitely. Some spend years--even decades--looking for a congregation that suits their doctrinal, interpersonal, and aesthetic tastes. Don't fall into that pattern.
My suggestion to you is that you plug in with the best option you've found and commit to that church. It's true you need to be obedient in baptism, but you also need to be under the authority and leadership of a local congregation. It probably would be flippant to be baptized at a church you never intend to attend again. But it would be just as flippant to eschew your local congregations because you haven't yet found the perfect fit.
It sounds like you have a real desire to be obedient to the Lord in baptism. I'll pray along with you that He will help you find the church home He has for you, and soon.
I read all the comments above and had been some of the same situations with pastors, their teachings etc. I main problem in attending a church now is my health. I suffer with Peripheral Poly-Neurpathy (Chronic Pain on both sides of my body from Head to Toe pain). I find it very difficult to get up each day and do just daily tasks. I haven't been able to attend church like I would like and that makes me feel awful. I found a great church in Middleburg, Hts. Ohio called Grace Church. I love it very much. but my pain keeps me from attending. I don't feel like doing thinkgs with family, going to the store etc. is just a burden for me. In side my spirit feels guilty sometimes. I know the Lord understands when your ill. My pain is 24/7 and I had 5 back surgeries in the 80's and then developed this chronic pain condition that the doctors say will never go away and the only thing to do is take pain medicines. Sometimes they work and at times they don't work as well. this pain just wears my body out and has truly destroyed my life as far as enjoying life with family, grandchildren, goint to restaurants or whatever is just such a burden. Most of the time I just lay on my couch on a recliner. I'm not able to lay in a bed any more, since it hurts more to do it. Sorry for going on and on. But I feel bad that I don't feel well to go to church and I really miss the fellowship, Bible study etc. I do undestand that its difficult to find a church. I always told my wife if we lived near Grace Chruch in California, I would love to attend. I am very thankful for the teaching of pastor John MacArthur and have been listening to Grace since the 1980's and actually came to know Jesus when Pastor John was teaching on the Second Coming of Christ. I still have the cassette tapes and listen to them quite often. The Word never gets old. Plus I visit Grace on the website everyday. I wish I was in better heatlh could go to church. Once again sorry for being long winded. May the Lord bless you all. Tony Russ, Cleveland, Ohio.
Friends here move from your area and say there are several good PCA (Presbyterian Church of America) in the Dallas area. They specifically were members at Christ Presbyterian Church in Flower Mound, TX.
Be encouraged and keeping looking.
To Anthony #5:
My sympathies go out to you with your disability. Having chronic pain alters ones life. I, too, suffer with pain. I try not to give it much thought, but it is always there and I know that this is just a "light and momentary trouble" when compared with our eternal glory.
Please do not feel guilty about your inability to attend a church building. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. He will always meet our needs as He seems to have with GTY ministries for you.
I pray that you may find some relief for what you are going through. I also pray that you might experience fellowship during thismseason of life.
Sincerely in Christ,
Jean Selden
Jacob ,
Our son and his wife live in the Dallas area and attend the Prestoncrest church of Christ. They teach baptism (immersion ) for the forgiveness of sins. They are led by a plurality of elders and have deacons. They are scripturally organized . The pulpit preacher is always preaching from scripture .They even have a Sunday evening service -which many churches have abandoned- and the preacher preaches. Currently he is preaching through Acts ,on Sunday evening. If you are hungering for a Christ-centered and Biblically based church try them.
My husband & I can completely understand your predicament. We live in Corinth (almost Denton). We had searched for a church home for almost 2 years. We have finally joined a church. It is far from perfect & I have some complaints with the head pastor's preaching, however, the people do have a love of God & there are some younger & very solid doctrinely assistant pastors. There are also a few members that seem to have a strong grasp of Biblical doctrine & theology & a desire to go deeper. There are a couple of churches that would probably be stronger theologically in our area but we hope that we can searve at this church. They may not be the strongest but they have a desire. I wouldn't suggest joining any of the many apostate & borderline, if not full, heretical churches in our area, but if you find one with desire, get in there & help that church grow deeper in the faith. It is probably better if the stroger Christians begin to infiltrate the weaker churches so to help them become stronger. I hope that makes sense. ;)
Having said all that, you can always check on the 9marks.org site & use their church search. Most, if not all, are supposed to be solid Reformed churches. Just an idea. ;) Good luck in your search. :D
We have friends that attend Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, TX The pastor is Tom Pennington, who spoke this year at the Shepherd's Conference.
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On January 20, 2009, President Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America. What foreign policy objectives should the Obama Administration establish as its top priorities?
What foreign policy objectives should the Obama Administration establish as its top priorities?
Klint in Washington writes:
Top 3 things, in no particular order, that come to mind.
1. Helping our fellow U.S. citizens inside the US, be more aware of the world and how we interact with it. Also help educate them on traveling and actually visiting other countries and cultures.
2. Strengthening democracies around the world by helping them find/fight against corruption and help them deal with internal emergencies without going through their military forces. Perhaps we could re activate the U.S. State Departments "Office of Public Safety" program. (um perhaps this time around avoid having them share physical offices with CIA ops to avoid confusion, despite proven clarities)
3. Continue humanity efforts, such as the activities we're doing in the Africa continent.
Jude in Colorado writes:
For me the priorities are to 1) encourage communication among countries instead of war 2) uphold international law (e.g., close Guantanamo Bay as a start) 3) redefine our place in the world, getting away from being the world's policeman and thereby (one hopes) reducing some of the hatred towards us and 4) hold ourselves to high standards so we don't end up in situations where we later shamefully slink away from our actions.
Korina in Washington writes:
SNP in Syria writes:
Stop killing innocent Iraqi and Afghani civilians and ask the bosses in Tel Aviv to stop committing genocide against innocent Palestinian Civilians. All the rest can be resolved when the bankers realize it is hopeless, time to bailout before the million minutemen march on Washington...
Alexander in Germany writes:
The Obama Administration with Hillary Clinton as Sectretary of State should make the conflict between Israel and Palestine a top priority. It is absolutely crucial to end the violence in Gaza and to find a new way to a peace process in this region.
Axel in France writes:
The security of Israel.
Donald in Virginia writes:
The economy of the country should be the highest concern for all people. The situation in Gaza and Isreal but also catching the most wanted terrorists who want to do harm against the United States and our people.
"I said it once, I will say it again. I personally would be more than willing to hunt down Usama Bin Laden and his terrorist thugs. All I need is the United States backing."
I believe he will be a threat against our country or other countries until he is captured. We as Americans need to have resolve on Usama Bin Laden once and for all.
If President Obama is serious about this and to finally get closure on Usama bin laden, I believe we all need to work together and get this resolved.
Donald in Virginia writes:
I would like to welcome the new Administration and say we are all Americans. The ghost that has haunted President Bill Clinton and plagued President George W. Bush is Usama Bin Laden and needs to be captured for humanity. I'm the guy for the job.
James in New Jersey writes:
Do more to bring home abducted children such as Sean Goldman. Hold responsible the nations that fail to keep their promises.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
President Obama's Foreign Policy Objectives:
The objectives won't be different from the last President's, but the tactics and focus must always adapt to changing circumstance.
On the flyleaf of my grandmother's book about Los Alamos, that I gave to Bill Clinton the day he was first elected President, I wrote, " This is a slice of times past, to give perspective on the present, so that in the future we can eliminate the threat of nuclear war. The greatest threat we face today is that terrorists will obtain nuclear weapons."
Having been in the construction industry much of my life, I can assure you all that we are in fact a nation of "nation builders" on many levels.
Politically speaking, since WW2, it has been through "on the job training". The mistakes made in the past, and the correctness of present, or future policy must share one thing, a willingness to look at truth over viewpoint (or party affiliation).
Well now, to the extent that it would appear to have been quoted in context in bi-parisan fashion for over eight years, gives me hope we're not too late to prevent that nightmare scenario from occuring.
In appreciation of MLK's invitation to think:
"Today there is no longer a choice between violence and nonviolence. It is either nonviolence or nonexistence. I feel that we've got to look at this total thing anew and recognize that we must live together. That the whole world now it is one--not only geographically but it has to become one in terms of brotherly concern. Whether we live in America or Asia or Africa we are all tied in a single garment of destiny and whatever effects one directly, effects one in-directly.
"I'm concerned about living with my conscience and searching for that which is right and that which is true, and I cannot live with the idea of being just a conformist following a path that everybody else follows. And this has happened to us. As I've said in one of my books, so often we live by the philosophy 'Everybody's doing it, it must be alright.' We tend to determine what is right and wrong by taking a sort of Gallup poll of the majority opinion, and I don't think this is the way to get at what is right.
"Arnold Toynbee talks about the creative minority and I think more and more we must have in our world that creative minority that will take a stand for that which conscience tells them is right, even though it brings about criticism and misunderstanding and even abuse."
(Excerpted from a 1967 interview of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Arnold Michaelis.)
Inherently, change is viewed with suspicion, as a threat to culture and ways of tradition and ethical belief systems. As it applies to developing countries in this nuclear age, the post-cold war aftermath presents a vast paradox that present no easy solutions, and has culminated in the reality of the war on terrorism as it exists today.
One cannot simultaneously plan for the American dream, and prepare for Armageddon. But somehow managed to without an accident in defiance of probability and Murphy's Law.
But I stress here the biggest "what if?" is what we might have accomplished as the Human species had we chosen to live in peace, instead of fear after WW2.
I thank the Presidents, past and present for taking up the mantle of "Instigator in Chief" to create a saner, more hospitable world to raise kids in.
I hope we can find the answers to that question made manifest among the comunity of nations.
Camilla in California writes:
Free trade for our friends in Colombia who've stood by us through thick and thin. We don't have many allies like that, allies who give rather than take.
Antoine in North Carolina writes:
I would like to see the Obama administration take immediate and significant action concerning the Middle East. I would like to see a high level U.S. Special Envoy dedicated to the Middle East peace process. And perhaps a somewhat radical approach such as appealing directly to the people of Palestine, Gaza and Israel and bypassing the the self-serving relics who claim to be leaders while allowing decades of carnage to have occurred. Picture: Bill Clinton appealing directly to the people of Gaza, Palestine and Israel to create a grass-roots movement to find the peace for themselves, with U.S. help, that their leaders can't seem to formulate.
David in Indiana writes:
In his Inaugural Address, the President spoke about reducing the nuclear threat. I hope the new administration moves swiftly on nuclear arms talks with Russia. It should press Congress finally to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban. I hope Secretary Clinton will reaffirm the declaration of Secretaries Vance and Christopher that the United States will not use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states, unless they are acting in alliance with a nuclear weapons power.
On talks with Iran, I hope we focus on the goal of preventing a nuclear weapon, while showing flexibility on where uranium enrichment for nuclear power is done. I hope our negotiators will explore former Undersecretary Pickering's proposal for an international consortium to enrich uranium in Iran, under strict inspection.
Andy in New York writes:
Assistance to the middle class and poor of countries where we are active.
This might mean providing monetary assistance to hard scrabble farmers inn Afghanistan; provide them with seed and other farming requirements to grow food, then buy the food from him once he's grown it and provide it to grocery stores in Afghanistan's cities and villages. In this way we might convince farmers to grow food instead of opium while garnering good will at the same time.
We could also help out farmers in Iraq and other places.
In South America we could buy up property in the rain forest and promote a sustainable business that collects fruit, nuts etc from the rain forest.
Find out if there are similar things we could take advantage of to develop good will in other places like Gaza etc. In each place find a trustworthy local to work with and get ideas. There are usually many involved with aid who would do.
SG in Massachusetts writes:
Stop being an imperialist - accept that U.S. is not God, U.S. does not have any God-given right to meddle, U.S. is just another nation, and accept that it is only because of a quirk of events that U.S. is a leading power (which can just as quickly go away - as is being evidenced now).
Stop unconditional aid to Israel - force them to sit on the table (Israel has simply no incentive for negotiation).
Build better image in Middle East.
Invade Pakistan. Don't withdraw from Iraq at this stage.
And... start teaching Mandarin in all the schools - it will be an essential skill for the coming century when U.S. bows to its communist masters in China. And f**k Fukuyama - history is still being written as we know it.
Jay in California writes:
Restoring the rule of law might be refreshing. Observing international law, treaties and conventions, rather than undermining them might be novel. Closing foreign military bases before cutting Social Security and Medicare as budget solutions might be more fair.
Kim in Connecticut writes:
Close all foreign military bases and bring home all the Troops Now. End the criminal blockade of Cuba. Release the Cuban Five so they may return home to their loved ones in Cuba. End all military aid and military equipment sales to the Isreal government now. These measures are just some of what the first Socialist government in America would do. Obama will be unable to take these mesures because he is in the pocket of U.S. Business.
Matt in California writes:
In general terms, the first priority should be to undo the damage done to American reputation overseas by the previous administration.
Yet at the same time, there are pressing international problems we must address immediately, we cannot wait for our restored reputation before addressing them. So we should use our actions to address the latter as part of our program to restor our reputation.
One such high priority problem is the pirates in the Horn of Africa. Putting these pirates out of business will be gratefully received all around the world.
Another high priority is to show leadership in the international financial community to put an end to the irresponsibility alluded to in the inagaural address: that irresponsibility that lead to the crash.
This is important because the international press is referring to the financial/economic crisis as "the most grave crisis that Captialism has ever lived through". And despite all the bad precedents we set, we still have the momentum to undo much of the damage with the good precedents we can (but so rarely do) set. The precedents we now need to set are not only for international initiatives (such as cooperation of central banks), but for smart regulation, regulation with a light but deft hand, which protects the free market from the dishonesty and irresponsibility that created the current financial/economic crisis.
Sam writes:
What must have been going thru the minds of the fellows at the American Enterprise Institute and there PNAC refugees today? Is this really how they thought the second Bush administration would end? Two wars, two million unemployed, a shattered economy, no oil flowing out of Iraq, Israeli troops back in Gaza and Fiat?s 35% stake in Chrysler! Was this the plan for the new American Century? Everyone seems to be doing their part to form this kinder gentler world power. Where the outgoing administration was too aggressive the incoming administration will be too passive. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty is just one example. If you don?t test a few nukes every now and then, how do you know if they are going to work when you need them. PMI tells you to do a little batch testing for product verification and quality assurance! Last week I went eyes on a project a contractor had been billing to for about 18 months. The servers were in the rack but nothing was powered up. This was nothing more than an expensive static display. Taxpayers spend allot of money on the Triad/nuclear deterrent. According to the Discovery Channel $75 trillion dollars have been spent on nuclear weapons in the last 35 years. The concept of MAD has been and should continue to be a cornerstone for US strategic security. Do we need all the elements (submarines, bombers and land based assets); in the quantity we have now, probably not. But nuclear deterrence is needed for the safety of our citizens. The new Secretary?s policies should be as IT intensive as the outgoings. The America House with its internet cafe and the CTBT/International Monitoring System should keep technicians busy for the next 4 years. Mobile Diplomacy is a beautiful thing. A satellite phone, a BGAN terminal and a smile is all you need to make friends and influence people in faraway lands. I was an election observer a few years back. Pretty cool experience, I was using the Iridium phone one night (reporting) when I looked up and saw a LEO satellite flying by overhead. I watched the bird until it flew out of sight. To be honest with you I am looking forward to the next 4 years. It should be a great time.
Pada in Thailand writes:
congratulations obama love you and your family.
Maria in Russia writes:
I miss on Condoleeza Rice.
Simon in Washington, DC writes:
1. Stop being a global bully and instigator. The blow-back from such policies is evident and has damaged the U.S. politically as well as physically.
2. Stop leaning too much on Israel. Right or wrong, such policy hurts U.S. policy and influence, especially in the Muslim world which spans from the Middle East to Indonesia.
3. Stop propping and supporting administrations and governments that are dictatorships and police states, especially those like Egypt, Pakistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia etc. U.S. support of undemocratic institutions and administrations only helps fan anti-U.S. sentiment.
4. Clean up the mess in Afghanistan. The U.S. has hurt itself by taking sides with the Northern Alliance and as a result bet the bank on Karzai. The Northern Alliance was non-Pashtun and very pro-India, which automatically pitched Pakistan in the other camp. The other camp was and is the Taliban, and Pakistan feels it has been pushed into a corner vis-a-vis Afghanistan and thus I dont blame it for watching out for its interests.
5. Stop India from playing the local bully in South Asia. China will only allow so much, and the U.S. is hurting its influence in the area by cosying up to India.
6. Sign the NPT. Allow the transfer and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, especially energy generation. Accept and admit the unofficial nuclear club members (Israel, India, and Pakistan) into the elite club. By keeping them out and implementing sanctions only increases their efforts to seek nuclear options. The U.S. should act as the big brother, and seek a policy of watchful, yet controlled support. It is better for U.S. interests to have better insight into the nuclear capabilities of these countries, rather than promote (unwillingly) their covert nuclear programs.
7. Remove agricultural and trade subsidies. A level playing field for all will not only help U.S. interests and trade, but will also allow foreign agricultural economies to grow and evolve.
8. Peace with the Muslim world. The U.S. administration was/is hated in the Muslim world. Interestingly, the U.S. as a nation and her people are loved. Understand why the Muslim world hates the U.S. policies and government? I believe the answer lies in the blind support of Israeli policies and interests, the invasion and occupation of Iraq (which seeps of imperialism), and the botched up efforts in Afghanistan. Muslims globally think of the U.S. as a great nation, but one that will turn a blind eye to Israeli atrocities, make no qualms about killing and invading Muslim states, and will do its best to prop up token regimes.
9. Develop a track record of foreign invasions or operations, but follow that with nation building and "real" development aid. Too often token efforts to development by USAID are made, but often it is mere lip service. A perfect example is Afghanistan. The U.S. helped the Mujahideen win the war against the Russians, and then walked away without looking back -- that left a nation without any oversight or funds, and thus became a banana republic where anything went. The result = birth of fanatical groups like the Taliban!
10. Don't ditch your friends when the job is done. Pakistan has been a friend of the U.S. for many years, yet feels prostituted by the U.S. -- this has been repeated over the years, and now doesn't trust the US. Trust takes decades to build, but days to lose.
I wish the U.S. well -- it is a great nation and has some very smart and intelligent people in the foreign service. If the U.S. stuck to its founding principles and morals, it will reclaim its role as an esteemed leader. God Bless.
Mahdad in Iran writes:
I wish President Obama and his Foreign Policy team Happiness , Good Health and Prosperity in their Foreign Policy endeavours and Undertakings including but not limited to:
1-End the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
2-Increase Counter-Terrosism Measures against Extremist and Terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and Taliban and Eradicate the Roots of Terrorism.
3-According to American Tradition Defend Human Rights Activists and Freedom lovers around the world.
4-Send strong signals to Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes in the Middle-East , Africa and Asia.
5-Strengthen Counterproliferation Efforts.
Heidi in Illinois writes:
It is crucial that President Obama take swift action against Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip for several key reasons: first, it is the only way to show the international community that the United States will abide by international law and collective engagement in its fight against terrorism. Second, this action is the only way to even have a chance at reversing the negative image that the international community has of the United States. In particular it is fundamental in order to seek possible middle eastern allies; the administration should remember that increasing the support of the population in these countries is just as important as influencing their governments in order to reduce terrorist influences. The second element to this action however, is how the United States should take action against Israel. It should be accomplished in such a way that emphasizes peace in the region, but also emphasizes that the United States will not tolerate the killing of civilians by state governments.
Donald in Virginia writes:
21 January 09
I totally agree that the end of the Nuclear Arms race is coming. On many occasions I have written about Peace and ending the Nuclear race. In my most humble opinion we can operate power plants with a new type of energy that will accomplish the goals of the world. We have been dependent on oil and nuclear power for too long and paid the price for it over the years.
We cannot ever put ourselves in a situation where other Nations have them and we don't. There should be a strategic outline of all Nations withdrawing from the use of making such weapons in the world.
Opening a communication door with the country of Iran might just help our State Department get the details on missing Mr. Bob Levinson. It's about time the country of Iran be honest and forthcoming about the wherabouts of Mr. Bob Levinson for his family sake. A new administration means a real good positive step towards building new bridges to the future and ending the bad blood between our Nations.
My question for the country of Iran is simple:
Is Mr. Bob Levinson located in your Nation? We in the United States have an interest to know the status of one of our Americans? There is a saying, "Let the truth set you free" It would behove the country of Iran to deport him back to the United States to his family who cares about him. This would be a first good step by the Iran Leader to show some good face and gain respect to our Nation.
Jay in Florida writes:
Well, I think getting back to where people and governments in other countries *care* what we think is probably a pretty good idea...
David C. in Illinois writes:
I think President Obama understands the power of public diplomacy and the importance of international education exchanges and international service. While not necessarily a top priority but one that is embedded within a "smart power" approach to foreign policy; increasing international educational exchange opportunities as well as international service opportunities (ie. President Obama's pledge to double the number of Peace Corps volunteers) is an important component of our foreign policy. These international opportunities do more than provide our citizens, and those from across the globe, with cross-cultural and mutual understanding which are important components of peace. International education and service opportunities play an important role in our international commerce activities as we want a globally competent workforce if we are to compete in the global arena. Additionally, international education and service opportunities for our citizens have a critical role in our defense and intelligence operations as we need to have people who understand the cultures and speak the languages of the many countries that we consider foes and of our allies for that matter.
Jonathan in Texas writes:
I was watching Obama get sworn in and watched the address while sitting next to an African American man. He was choked up and he was talking to me a little bit. He said something that will stick with me forever, he said "my grandma told me that I could be anything in the world but the President of the United States, now this changes that."
I have never been so inspired in my life. I have never felt that any president could lead us to repairing foreign relations, rebuilding the economy through the middle-class, bettering education and investing in alternative fuel until now. I am so proud of man who would have been oppressed in the 1960s, a son of a Kenyan and now our President. He fought through people making fun of his name, people saying he went to a Muslim elementary school and even saying he had no birth certificate. I knew we had something different by the way he ran his campaign and inspired not only minorities but white Americans as well. I look forward to him repairing the last 8 years of mistakes and putting faith back into this country.
President Obama is the American Dream!
Scott in California writes:
Rebuilding existing alliances should be priority number one because all other objectives are unattainable without it. So-called "soft power", almost universally acknowledged by serious policymakers as the basis for America's strength, relies on economic, political and cultural cooperation. Right now these relationships are at their nadir. However, America and Europe can build new bridges in the context of working through the current financial turmoil. With increased confidence in our democratic partners -- and them in us -- we can present a united front in addressing critical foreign policy concerns like the Middle East, Russia and the (hopefully) peaceful rise of China.
Sean in Washington, DC writes:
Congratulations President Obama!!!! Regarding Foreign Policy and Iran in particular, one very simple but powerful thing you could do is the Obama's and Clinton's could go to one of the amazing Persian restauruants in DC (like the message that was sent by visiting Ben's Chilli Bowl). This will send a very powerful message to the people of Iran -- that their ancient culture and delicious food is loved and appreciated, and that they too can also have change they can believe in ... and one day restore their country to the values and ideals that once made them, many generations ago, a shining example of human rights, civilization and noble values.


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Event Details: Clarinet Recital, Kristen Mather de Andrade
Description: Kristen Mather de Andrade will present a recital featuring works by Brahms, Saint-Saens, Tansman, and Krommer. She will be joined by pianist Yalin Chi, and principal winds from the West Point Band. Ms. Mather de Andrade is a graduate student in Music Education. She is the principal clarinetist with the West Point Band, a premier Army Band in upstate New York. Inspired by the partnership she initiated between the El Sistema-inspired Harmony Program in NYC and the West Point Band, she began studying music education at TC. Kristen continues to manage that partnership along with a busy performance schedule. Kristen maintains a small private studio from her home in Westchester, teacher an annual seminar on Brazilian music for the Foreign Languages Department at the United States Military Academy, and is an in-demand clinician.
Type: Music & Dance
Location: Milbank Chapel
Date & Time: 5/4/2014, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.kristenmather.com
Contact: Kristen Mather de Andrade
Contact Phone: 3305597468
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Oddfellow's Liquor Bar opens August 2!
Oddfellow's Liquor Bar opens August 2!
FMMF parts ways with R. Kelly in the wake of local backlash
WCBE withdraws as a Fashion Meets Music sponsor
Wherein Rich Trask's supervillain visits the North Market.
Saintseneca withdraws from FMMF
Wherein Rich Trask provides C-bus with its first supervillain
Director introduces his 12-years-in-the-making film to a sold-out Wexner Center
"Uncle Jesse? That totally makes up for the absence of Brian Wilson!" said no one ever.
Wherein we say goodbye to Katie Valeska's run on Sketch in the City
The Short North's iconic "Limestone Sofa" sculpture next to the Skully's/Magnolia Thunderpussy parking lot is being deinstalled tomorrow, so this is your last chance to go sit on it. Although, honestly, we wouldn't recommend it.


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Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards are designed to prepare students with the core academic knowledge and skills they need to succeed in post-secondary education and training. What does this mean for Arizona educators?
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- Consistent explanations of what students are expected to learn kindergarten through grade 12.
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- A foundation for working collaboratively across content disciplines, schools, districts, and states sharing resources and expertise, to create curricular tools and professional development.
- CEP Training of Trainers (TOT) Survey Report (May 2013)
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE), in partnership with the Governor's Office of Education Innovation (GOEI) and Regional Centers, distributed a state-wide survey to 249 trainers regarding training, resources, and implementation challenges of Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS). This survey was conducted to provide broad information on progress to this collective group—the Collaborative Education Partners (CEP)—in order to identify where and how (together) we can provide resources and training to Arizona's education community to facilitate successful implementation of AZCCRS.
- CEP Teacher Survey Report (March 2013)
A survey of 50,905 Arizona Teachers was conducted in March 2013 through the Collaborative Education Partners (CEP). This partnership consists of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Regional Centers, and Governor's Office of Education Innovation (GOEI). This input will be invaluable in helping the CEP focus our efforts to improve our support for Arizona's schools and students in implementing Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (185 votes).
In short: good weatherIn full: do this race every year and this year got 1h36 after flying the course and even the weather behaved its self this year will be back next yearDate of review: November 24, 2013
In short: Good Race ,Well OrganisedIn full: A good hilly race ran in near perfect running conditions .Its a bargain race ,but I would happily pay a bit more and have chip timing .Will be back again next year .Date of review: November 24, 2013
In short: Great half marathonIn full: The race certainty has one or two hills here and there but I managed to battle though.The organisation and marshalls were fantastic, and what a bargain the race is for the money,you get bananas, bottled water all round the course and at the finish, lucuzade at the end a t-shirt and flapjack.only comment is the traffic at times , but I know it would cost a lot more if you closed the roads :-)Date of review: November 24, 2013
In short: Great organisation, super run.In full: The organisation is superb (as usual). Good encouraging marshals, pleanty of free parking and clear information sent to runners beforehand.The course is a little challenging in places, a genuine undulating course. It takes you out into the countryside and is fairly scenic. Clowne did a good job of holding the weather back this year, it was near perfect conditions in fairness. Great event, I will be back again next year.Date of review: November 24, 2013
Date of review: December 1, 2012
In short: A lovely scenic run which was very well organised. The only negative was the weather but that made it all the more challenging. Plenty of drink stations and Marshals along the wayDate of review: December 1, 2012
In short: As always a challenging undulating course, very well organised with friendly marshals and runner. Particularly windy this year but it wan't unexpected. I'll be back again next year.Date of review: November 26, 2012
In short: Great Organisation as alwaysIn full: Well done to everyone at Clowne for another superbly organised race.Must be the sixth time I've done this now and it always seems to be windy!! Finished in 1.33 Will be back next yearDate of review: November 26, 2012
In short: WindyIn full: Windy, but I knew it would be, didn't like the main road section with the traffic at about 11 miles, tougher 1/2M than I've done in the past but I will be back nexst year.Date of review: November 26, 2012
In short: Well organised, challangeing runIn full: Clowne Road Runners do a super job of organising this (and their other events). There's good parking, its very well marshaled, there's the offer of jelly beans at around 10 miles, and when you finish there's biscuits, flapjack and power drinks. The course itself is a challenge, the wind hinders at times and helps at others. From my point of view hitting the wind at around 11 miles hurt!! Scenery was great.I did the run in 1994, so its been awhile for me. I'll put it in the calendar for next year though.Very well done to everyone involved.Date of review: November 26, 2012
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Seth Dikun vs. Charlie Valencia
Round 1
Valencia starts off with a glancing high kick and number of low kicks to the lanky Dikun. Dikun attempts to take the fight to the canvas but is rebuffed. He ends up pulling guard before escaping back to his feet. Valencia lands a nice combination before scooping Dikun up and slamming him in the center of the cage. Valencia getting the better of every striking exchange as the round comes to a close. 10-9 Valencia after one.
Round 2
Valencia starts off where he left. He lands a high kick that backs Dikun to the cage. Valencia changes levels and slams him again. Valencia lands a nice elbow from the top while the lengthy Dikun tries to elbow up. Valencia scores again from the top with the elbow. Dikun gets back to his feet and tries to take Valencia's back but is shrugged off and taken back to the mat as the horn sounded. 10-9 again for Valencia.
Round 3
Valencia lands a kick to Dikun's lead leg to start the third. Dikun blocks successive head kicks before eating a big overhand right. Valencia buckles Dikun with a pair of leg kicks and then drops him with a body kick. Dikun scrambles to his feet only to be double-legged to the mat. The pace slows with 90 seconds left. Valencia locks on a loose guillotine but Dikun easily works free. Valencia moves to side-control then mount. Valencia drops a few elbows until the final bell brings the one-sided affair to the end. 10-9 once again.
Official scores agree with 30-27 on all three cards.
Jesse Lennox vs. Blas Avena
Round 1
Avena kicks low, Lennox answers with a right Avena tries to gain a Thai clinch but Lennox has none of it. Avena with a trip take-down to side but he is quickly reversed. Lennox tries to tie Avena up in the Hughes crucifix but can only land a couple glancing blows before Avena extricates himself. Lennox still in side works to full mount. He goes for an armbar but misses and pays for it in the form a salvo of punches from the top. Avena attempts to take Lennox's back as he works his way back to his feet but the round ends. Sherdog.com scores the round 10-9 for Lennox.
Round 2
Lennox comes out in a hurry to start the second, landing punches at will. The best combination was a left hook-right knee that folded Avena against the cage. He followed up with right hand until referee Josh Rosenthal saves Avena at just 41 seconds of the frame.
Frank Gomez vs. Scott Jorgensen
Round 1
Gomez has a marked height advantage as the fighters touch gloves. Jorgensen wastes little time taking the upper hand as he locks up a guillotine choke. Gomez tries to wiggle off the hook but Jorgensen adjusts his grip and forces the tap at 1:09 of the first round.
Ian McCall vs. Dominic Cruz
Round 1
Cruz moving forward looking for an opening. He lands but nothing consequential. McCall hits a double but Cruz pops right back up. Cruz finding his range a bit clobbers McCall with a left hook. Cruz counter a flurry with a big punch that spins McCall around. He follows with another combination. He keeps finishing them with head kicks and it may just be a matter of time before one finds its mark. The final minute is all Cruz, he lands at will and opens a cut under McCall's left eye. Cruz 10-9 on the Sherdog card.
Round 2
A retreating Cruz lands a swiping right hand on a charging McCall. Superman punch by Cruz. McCall is taking a ton of punishment, but he won't stop coming forward. Cruz's movement is too much, he slips everything and counters accurately. A big left kick to McCall's face. This kid will not back down. Cruz hits a double after changing levels. He allows him right up and batters him with punches as he ascends. This one is all Cruz, 10-9.
Round 3
Cruz enters the third round of what has been a glorified sparring session with more of the same. He picks away at a desperate McCall. Knowing he needs a finish, McCall showing amazing determination, continues to stalk Cruz. He hits a takedown and tries to knee but Cruz pops right up. McCall takes a close third round but make no mistake this was a clear runaway for Cruz.
The official scores are 30-27 for Cruz on all three cards.
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Debates of May 10th, 1995
House of Commons Hansard #198 of the 35th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was internet.
- Environment
- Opération Dignité
- Forestry And Mining Industries
- Forestry
- Lincoln Heights School Production
- Housing
- Immigration
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Gun Control
- Canadian Jewish Congress
- Quebec Finance Minister's Budget
- Situation In Sarajevo
- Obligations Of Members
- Ontario Election
- Veterans
- Presence In Gallery
- Transfer Payments
- Krever Commission
- Gun Control
- Manpower Training
- Gun Control
- Manpower Training
- Gun Control
- Agusta
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- High Speed Train
- Ministerial Regional Offices
- Newfoundland Dockyard
- Bovine Somatotropin
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Social Programs
- International Markets
- Presence In Gallery
- Government Response To Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegation
- Committees Of The House
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Motions For Papers
- Ways And Means
- Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act
- Hate Propaganda Via Electronic Highway
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Walt Lastewka St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, recently the Hamilton-Niagara region hosted a meeting of the environment ministers from the G-7 countries. My work on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs has reinforced for me the necessity of acting on a global level. As nations, our economies and environments are intrinsically linked and must be addressed globally. The G-7 visit gave the Hamilton-Niagara region an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability.
As a well respected member of the international community, Canada has every reason to be proud of its environmental accomplishments in local communities like Hamilton-Niagara and on a national level. Later this year we will host the G-7 summit in Halifax. This will give us an additional opportunity to show the world Canada's achievements.
Opération Dignité
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
René Canuel Matapédia—Matane, QC
Mr. Speaker, anyone who has watched the activities of Opération Dignité in eastern Quebec knows that it is fully committed to keeping small rural communities alive.
Today, I would like to pay tribute to one of the pioneers of Opération Dignité, Jean-Marc Gendron, who passed away recently. The heart and leader of Dignité II, he inspired people living in rural Quebec to live with dignity. Unfortunately, his relentless work negatively affected his health, which had been deteriorating for many years.
Jean-Marc, you gave your life so that others could take charge of theirs. Everyone living in rural areas thanks you. The foundation you created will ensure that you will never be forgotten. Thank you, Jean-Marc, and long life to all small rural parishes.
Forestry And Mining Industries
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Darrel Stinson Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
Mr. Speaker, this week has been declared both national forestry week and national mining week. Last year these two industries jointly provided 421,000 direct Canadian jobs. For 1993, forestry and mining together accounted for $10 billion more to Canada's balance of trade, meaning exports minus imports, than the combined production of energy, automotive vehicles and parts, agriculture and fishing.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the AGM of the B.C. Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association. Far from being a sunset industry, these people represent world leading companies, which are constantly inventing better ways to use our natural resources with improved environmental safeguards and full cooperation with all who depend on our beautiful but limited land base.
On behalf of all Canadians, I want to thank the forest and mining industries for their continued contribution to making Canada one of the most prosperous nations on earth.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Len Taylor The Battlefords—Meadow Lake, SK
Mr. Speaker, this is national forestry week in Canada and I want to bring to Parliament's attention the fact that this year's designated forestry capital of Canada is the town of Meadow Lake in northwest Saskatchewan.
This week Meadow Lake residents are celebrating the occasion in fine style, with events focusing not only on the forest but also on the outdoors, on youth, on children, on seniors and on the community itself.
The Meadow Lake forestry capital society has done a tremendous job to make this special week a successful one within the town. It deserves our support and congratulations.
At the same time, all parliamentarians must take account this week of the value of the forest to Canada's long term economic and environmental security. Forestry work can be well managed at the local and provincial levels, as has been illustrated in
Meadow Lake. However, there is a real and pressing role for the federal government in forestry matters.
During national forestry week we should renew our national commitment to the forest and all that it embodies.
Lincoln Heights School Production
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Andrew Telegdi Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, the students and teachers of Lincoln Heights school presented "We Canada, Oui", a variety show production in celebration of Canada, on May 3 and 4, 1995. Two hundred and fifty students from kindergarten to grade eight and their teachers recognized the Canadian arts and history by sharing their talents through acting, dancing, singing, and gymnastic displays.
With the Quebec referendum expected sometime this year, teachers Pat Wilson, Nancy Tanguay, and Sue Thorne-McCaffrey, coordinators of the show, proposed a theme celebrating Canada for a school-wide production as a way of supporting a united Canada and feeling good about our country. "We Canada, Oui" evolved into a total school effort as teachers and students from all grades at the school worked together and shared in the excitement of creating a performance that blended their efforts and originality with Canadian content and tradition.
The teachers and students of Lincoln Heights school, Waterloo, Ontario, are to be congratulated. The commitment to a united Canada, our youth, and our future are strengthened through efforts such as "We Canada, Oui".
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Anna Terrana Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, last week I had the privilege of speaking to the Habitat for Humanity board of directors, whose members were meeting in Ottawa.
Habitat for Humanity is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing. Habitat builds homes for low income families, relying on volunteer labour and donated materials from various sources.
Those who qualify for houses are required to pay a reasonable mortgage and the money they pay goes towards the construction of other houses. They must also help build their own and other Habitat houses. To date, Habitat has constructed more than 22,000 houses in 40 countries of the world.
In Vancouver East, my riding, they say that approximately 8,000 people are without acceptable housing. I am pleased to announce that my riding will be the first in British Columbia to have Habitat houses.
Habitat is truly a humanitarian effort. It is vital that we encourage the initiatives of organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Reform Party and particularly its immigration critic again demonstrated that they have succumbed to the radical views of the extreme right in the United States.
The Reform critic finally bared his soul, not in the House, not in Canada, but at a right wing rally on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. He finally showed his true colours by sharing a platform with those who are promoting controls against immigrants, who link immigrants to violent crimes, and who accuse immigrants of murdering our children. In the Reform Party critic's comments he linked immigrants to violent crime, which he said is the number one concern of Canadians and Americans.
The Reform Party's persistent intolerance brings shame not only to this House but to all of Canada. The Reform Party does not speak on behalf of Canada, and Canadians will make sure that they never will.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Bernard Deshaies Abitibi, QC
Mr. Speaker, this morning's Toronto Star announced that the CBC's English network is forced to coproduce television shows with foreign companies, especially from the United States. Therefore, we will slowly but surely watch the Americanization of the CBC. This is neither a coincidence nor a deliberate change in the CBC's programming.
Could it be that the budget cuts affecting the English and French networks of the CBC are dramatically reducing the production of Canadian television shows? It is very likely that this is the case. The English network no longer has the means to produce its own shows.
The Liberal government is therefore presiding over the systematic dismemberment of what has long been cherished as a pillar of Canadian culture. The English Canadian culture, with the unwilling help of the CBC, is on its way to becoming a carbon copy of the North American culture.
Gun Control
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Garry Breitkreuz Yorkton—Melville, SK
Mr. Speaker, the answers to my Order Paper Questions 134 and 138 clearly show that the Minister of Justice has no idea if his multi-million-dollar registration system is going to improve public safety, reduce violent crimes, or save lives.
He admitted he does not even know how many crimes have been solved by the 60-year old handgun registration system. He does not know how many seized handguns have been traced to their legal owners. He does not know how many legal handgun owners have been charged with a firearms offence as a result of a successful trace. He does not know how many legal handgun owners had their registrations revoked as a result of being convicted of a violent crime. He does not even know how many registered handguns have been used by registered owners in homicides, suicides, or other firearms-related crimes.
How much more evidence do we have to present before someone in the Liberal cabinet finally wakes up to the fact that the justice minister has not done his homework?
Canadian Jewish Congress
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Barry Campbell St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, on May 14 and 15 the Canadian Jewish Congress will be holding its 24th triennial plenary assembly in Montreal.
One thousand delegates from communities across the country will be gathering to elect the new CJC president, vote on policy resolutions, and participate in workshops and sessions dealing with a wide variety of national and international issues. These issues include anti-Semitism and racism in Canada; domestic social policy issues; national unity; Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world; and a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps.
The theme of the meeting which will be held this weekend is "Going beyond history: Building a better future". The Canadian Jewish Congress, which works with many different communities, is an important non-governmental organization which fights for human rights, among other things. We hope that the CJC's discussions will be fruitful.
Quebec Finance Minister's Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Martin Cauchon Outremont, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Quebec Minister of Finance tabled his first budget yesterday.
This budget is a timid step-too timid-towards getting Quebec's finances on a sound footing. In fact, it is quite unfortunate that, for reasons that have to do with the referendum, the real decisions have been postponed until next year.
And what about the statement by the Quebec Minister of Finance that a vote in favour of sovereignty would prevent future tax increases in Quebec? This is, at the very least, an outrageous attempt to blackmail the people of Quebec.
Once again, the Péquistes have shown that no matter how important the items on the government's agenda, they are incapable of rising above petty politicking.
Quebec Finance Minister's Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Denis Paradis Brome—Missisquoi, QC
Mr. Speaker, in a way I was glad that for once the Quebec government was talking about figures instead of their everlasting refrain about separation.
However, the Péquiste finance minister simply had to make a connection between tax increases and Quebec's constitutional future. Quebecers know perfectly well that separation may cost us a lot of money in taxes. They also realize that the spectre of separation creates an uncertain economic climate.
Let us look with optimism to the future and to the day when the Government of Quebec will be rid of this uncertainty and those who cause it and will consider taxing company profits, not payrolls, in an economy that works.
Situation In Sarajevo
Statements By Members
May 10th, 1995 / 2:10 p.m.
Stéphane Bergeron Verchères, QC
Mr. Speaker, with Sarajevo suburbs under intense and brutal bombardment, which has added 11 dead and 40 wounded to the casualty list in this conflict, UN peacekeepers are no longer able to protect the Bosnian capital from future Serbian bombardment since their commanding officer refuses to authorize NATO airstrikes.
We want to express our grave concern about the fact that the UN is powerless to defend this safe area. Need I recall that the Serbs continue to prevent the reopening of Sarajevo Airport, which has been closed to humanitarian flights for one month?
As the UN and NATO do nothing, the noose continues to tighten around Sarajevo, where Serbian tanks have re-entered the 20-kilometre exclusion zone and are firing mortar shells into the heart of the city.
We can only hope that the UN will quickly take control of the situation again, to prevent further casualties.
Obligations Of Members
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Ed Harper Simcoe Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, when I arrived in Ottawa almost two years ago I decided to make a concentrated effort to support the government whenever I thought it was doing the right thing. I gladly rise today to partially fulfil that pledge.
Reformers believe the duty of elected members to their constituents should supersede their obligations to their political parties. Three Liberal members recently adhered to those principles. I would like to congratulate the members for Kent, Huron-Bruce, and Timiskaming-French River for their commitment to the voters in their ridings.
Unfortunately, other Liberal members of Ontario have yet to illustrate the same commitment. They will be given the opportunity in the near future. Hopefully their ridings will be foremost in their minds at that time.
As long as the voters take second place to partisan politics in this House, the old saying about safety in numbers will not apply to Ontario's voice in Ottawa.
Ontario Election
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Sarkis Assadourian Don Valley North, ON
Mr. Speaker, on June 8, 1995, Ontario voters will be going to the polls to elect a new provincial government. This time they will do it right.
In 1993 we promised to restore hope to Canadians while creating jobs and building a strong economy. The red book outlined some of these campaign promises. Over the last 18 months the Prime Minister has governed with integrity and honesty, as he said he would.
Last week Lyn McLeod unveiled the Ontario Liberal plan, reiterating that her party's top priority is to get Ontario working again after five years of NDP misery. On June 8 Premier McLeod will be able to put the Liberal plan into action, as we did 18 months ago.
I wish Lyn McLeod and all the members of the Liberal team success in their campaigns. On June 8 I will be supporting my provincial representative, Elinor Caplan, MPP for Oriole.


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ATF Needs The Right Tools To Control Violent Crimes
To the Readers' Forum:
We know many of your readers share our concerns regarding the appalling number of senseless gun violence deaths each year. My husband and I both come from families with a long tradition of hunting. He was a hunter and still owns two of the many shotguns he once owned. We know most gun owners too are responsible folks who realize that gun control does not mean taking their guns away from them. Most also approve of background checks when guns are purchased or exchanged.
Nevertheless, this country continues to face a crisis, recently heightened, which must be addressed on many levels. As a starter, it would seem that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be given the tools necessary to thwart gun violence. To date, not only has Congress blocked the hearings to approve a full time director for six years, but legislative restrictions prohibit the bureau from creating a federal registry of gun transactions! Currently, when law enforcement officers recover a weapon, they must make a series of phone calls to manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers, who may or may not have readily accessible records. Clearly this is a laborious and lengthy process. Advocates for sensible gun regulation feel confident that a central registry would help keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and incompetent people.
We support many arguable measures designed to prevent violent crime. A reasonable step, however, is for our representatives to give to the Bureau of ATF a director and the necessary tools to carry out its intended responsibilities. The current nominee, R. Todd Jones of Minnesota, a lawyer, a eminently qualified for the position and should immediately be confirmed for this critical position. Letters or emails or Congress could expedite the process. Letters or emails to Congress could expedite the process.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (79 votes).
Date of review: May 11, 2011
In short: Really nice raceDate of review: May 5, 2011
In full: I was very impressed with the organisation but like others the start could have been better. The route was great but not as flat as we were led to believe. Lots of water, energy drink and sponge. Great finish. Well done.I look forward to running the Lichfield 10k in Septemberwww.Lichfield-running-club.co.ukDate of review: May 5, 2011
In short: good race well runIn full: hi It was a good race well run for a first time at this distance,there was plenty of water stations and faily good support from the locals, I thought the finish was really well managed but the start area was a bit basic. ( please make sure that the toilet suppliers place the urinals with bit of thought,not as a funnel to the main loos). prizes it would have been nice if some cert or something for best of cat could be given, I won my group, my first ever win at 66 but did not get anything to keep, lots of races do give vets some award. I do hope to be back next year because I did enjoyed the race.Date of review: May 5, 2011
In short: Pretty Country RaceIn full: This was very well organised, with lots of super friendly marshalls and lots of local support. Despite the heat, the course was lovely along the country lanes. The finish was well organised, however we waited for 40 mins for a bus back to the start and ended up getting a lift back from a fellow runner (thanks). Liked the medal and goody bag. Date of review: May 5, 2011
In short: Back to my old school after 20 yrs for start. Good course, well marshalled, good support through Whittington, nice out in the country, plenty water, good inward run, great finish! For a 1st effort brilliant and 1000 times better than Birmingham Half Date of review: May 5, 2011
In short: Aside from some really quite small niggles this was an excellent race. In full: The start was a bit odd but really didn't make any difference. Marshalling was excellent and the course itself was well planned out. It was a little tougher than I had expected but that was no bad thing and the run down at the end was very welcome. The timing chip used was good and the organisers did well to get the results posted quickly. Overall, very impressed. Date of review: May 4, 2011
In short: Well organised and enjoyable race In full: Good race, well organised. Marshals were plentiful and encouraging (thanks to all for giving up your time). Weather was hot particularly as got to mid-day. strong wind certainly helped cool things down. Countryside was pleasant. Friendly and supportive crowd particularly at the end - the singing on the approach to the park brought a smile to a tired face. Not many negatives really. Urinals were handy though could have been more discreetly placed. Start seemed unnecessarily crowded. All in all very good and intend to be bcd next year Date of review: May 4, 2011
In short: With a few tweaks this would be a great eventIn full: Given this was the first running of the event it went very well. Good course over mainly traffic free lanes, excellent marshalling, good finish area and goody bag.Would echo other comments over the start and number of toilets. Sort these two relatively small points and this could easily become the best half marathon in the West Midlands. Date of review: May 4, 2011
In short: Good support and lovely scenery!Date of review: May 4, 2011
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actually, it is just as simple as changing the brake and lever. it will shift 9070, 6770, and 6870. the levers are dumb, all indexing is done from the rear derailleur.
@stan kerplinski true, good point, if you have di2 (ultegra), you could upgrade to these, but people wanting them but don't have di2 already have to buy more than levers, calipers to get a working system unless riding singlespeed. thanks for pointing that out, i guess we were unclear. we'll update accordingly.


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Wow, great TeaDay yesterday!!! We had a lot of fun finding out a little bit about each other.
And now, back to discussing tea...
This is TeaDay, we welcome you to come and share your cup with us and participate in the daily discussion. All are welcome...newbies to oldies to TEA, we share a similar passion. So, visit here throughout the day, get away from the world and see what everyone else is sipping today.
Today's TeaPoll and subject of discussion may be worse than disclosing your age.
Thanx to Pentox for today's TeaPoll suggestion. Please submit poll suggestions by PMing me!!! Thanx again.
"...'fess up, how much do you estimate you will spend on TEA in 2008 (Tea only, no accesories)? Do the math!!!" So, get out your calculators and figure out your estimated tea expense for 2008. If you never did this before, just figure your weekly or monthly expense and multiply it out. For some of you, this may be shocking. But we could have wasted out money on far worse things, besides, it tastes great, we love to brew it and it is good for you...hmmm, should be a deduction for medical expence on our tax returns!!!
Of course, come prepared to discuss your estimated expense if you dare, but seriously, no judging one another here!!!!!!
Have fun on TeaDay today.


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Schemes search for ways to make infrastructure pay
Under pressure from governments, industry lobby groups, advisers and their own scheme members, pension fund trustees are increasingly exploring whether infrastructure investment can provide an alternative set of assets that will match their liabilities and/or their expected cash outflows.
Paul Jayasingha, a senior investment consultant at Towers Watson, said: "More and more of our clients are looking to de-risk, and they want matching assets that are cheaper than index-linked gilts. Infrastructure and real estate investments are not going to match liabilities in the way that index-linked gilts do – the price does not move in the same way and the discount rates used to estimate pension liabilities are linked to the gilt rate – but they have cashflow-matching characteristics that pension schemes want."
A survey of investors globally published by data provider Preqin last month found that 78% plan to make some form of infrastructure investment over the next 12 months.
In the UK, Chancellor George Osborne has urged pension schemes to invest up to £20bn in infrastructure projects. Last week Eric Pickles, local government minister, opened a consultation on removing limits on infrastructure investment for local government pension schemes. Six schemes last month became founding investors in a new infrastructure investment facility set up by the National Association of Pension Funds and the Pension Protection Fund. A year ago two other pension schemes signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK Treasury to facilitate investment in early-stage green-field infrastructure such as roads and railways.
-- Making debt pay
Infrastructure debt has become a particular area of interest. Infrastructure debt funds account for about a tenth of the entire infrastructure sector, by number of funds and capital being sought, according to figures collated by Preqin. However, it is the fastest-growing part of the sector. The number of infrastructure debt funds seeking capital has more than quadrupled since the start of 2009, according to Preqin, while the amount of capital they are after has increased by a factor of 25. As of this month, 18 funds are seeking $11.2bn.
An investment consultant said: "Until quite recently we simply held the view that it was too expensive to invest in infrastructure funds, but we have realised there is an opportunity to invest in a blend of equity and debt that does not involve investing in the funds. Infrastructure debt is very interesting."
In the first half of this year, infrastructure debt was yielding more than two percentage points above Libor, according to JP Morgan Asset Management, twice as wide a spread as single-A-rated corporate bonds. Meanwhile, the average credit loss on infrastructure debt has been only marginally higher than for the corporate bonds – 56 basis points lost over the past five years for infrastructure debt, compared with 49bps for A-rated credit.
Holding infrastructure debt can be complicated, however. Bob Dewing, portfolio manager for infrastructure debt at JP Morgan Asset Management, said: "These loans are really partnerships. Infrastructure debt is not similar to anything investors have seen before."
-- Secondary chances
Investors can lend money to infrastructure opportunities from the outset of the project – the primary market – but they can also invest in the secondary market, taking on loans from an earlier lender.
Deleveraging by banks is providing institutional investors with opportunities to get involved with refinancing maturing debts on the secondary market. Dewing said: "The banks are just trying to reduce the assets on their balance sheets. The ones they want to get rid of most are the ones we want to buy – the ones with the longest terms. The secondary business is so big right now; there are so many opportunities. I fail to see why anyone would look at the primary business."
One advantage of secondary infrastructure debt is that any problems with the project are more likely to have become evident several years in. The overall default rate of infrastructure debt over the past 20 years has been 5%, comparable with BBB-rated corporate bonds. Default rates peak in year seven, but fall to a rate of 0.05% by year 10.
A second advantage with secondary debt is that managers can put investors' money to work in a well-diversified portfolio more quickly. Dewing said: "If you're in the primary business, you're going to take years to get diversification. None of our investors will give us more than 12 months to invest. In the secondary market it takes six to nine months to invest $1.5bn. There are so many investments out there we can give a really customised portfolio. Banks have huge portfolios, with 400 assets, and we end up with only 16."
However, consultants and managers warn that infrastructure investments of any sort are only suitable for investors with long-term liabilities. Douglas Crawshaw, a senior investment consultant at Towers Watson, said: "Real estate and infrastructure investments will be more risky and less liquid than gilts, so it is less appropriate if you are likely to do a pensions buyout in the next five years."
-- Mixed cashflows from ABP
The 2006 winning bid for Associated British Ports, the company that runs most of the UK's harbours, was seen in retrospect as a milestone in the run-up to the credit crisis.
The bidding was ramped up in a hotly contested bidding battle, and the £2.8bn price paid by the Goldman Sachs-led winning consortium was a 55% premium to the last share price before bidding began. However, the annual report and accounts of Associated British Ports published at Companies House show the shareholders have repeatedly gone without dividends since the acquisition. Group dividends were zero in 2006, £147m in 2007, £72m in 2008, zero in 2009 and 2010, and £300m last year.
Vikram Aggarwal, a director in private markets at investment consultant bfinance, said: "The consortium paid too much; there was not enough cash generation to service the debt and pay dividends."
Aggarwal said this deal was emblematic of infrastructure investments: "The last five years have shown it is possible to lose money on the equity."
Although the typical infrastructure fund puts its clients' money into equities, an investor might be better off buying into another part of the capital structure of an infrastructure deal.
Where the ABP common equity was valued at 16 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, he said, the preferred equity was valued at 10 times and was offering a 10% return. ABP's senior secured debt was offering a 6.5% return, with the capital at less risk than either the common or the preferred equity.
Aggarwal said: "When you get into these assets, you realise they are often big businesses. An airport, for example, has hundreds or even thousands of employees – it's dealing with unions and governments. Half the cashflow at Gatwick comes from retail outlets, therefore it is linked to gross domestic product and consumer spending – though no one would argue it's not an infrastructure asset."
The difficulty for investors interested in infrastructure investment, according to Aggarwal, is choosing where to invest in the capital structure – equity, mezzanine debt, unsecured debt, senior secured debt or a blend. He said: "Our approach is to be agnostic on the capital structure, and just go for the part that makes most sense to us."
Goldman Sachs declined to comment.


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Topic: RailsCast#340 - JSON not well formed for dataTables
In the RailsCast#340 Datatables, it appears that the JSON array returned is not what is expected by DataTables.
Let say for a model User where mapping returns user.id, user.last_name, user.first_name, user.email the returned JSON is
aaData: [[1, DOE, John, email@example.com,…],[7, BAXTER, Bill, firstname.lastname@example.com],[15, BROWN, Bob, firstname.lastname@example.com],...]
wich is a one dimension array, and the 2 dimensions arraay expected by DataTables (for the aaData part) should be for the same set of data
aaData: [{"id":1, "last_name":"DOE", "first_name":"John", "email":"firstname.lastname@example.com",…},{"id":7, "last_name":"BAXTER", "first_name":"Bill", "email":"email@example.com"],{"id":15, "last_name":"BROWN", "first_name":"Bob", "email":"firstname.lastname@example.com"},...]
So if it displays well in the example provided it throws error when filtering server-side with an error
"JSON data from server could not be parsed. This is caused by a JSON formatting error"
Is there anybody who knows how to return the well formatted JSON ?
Any help would be appreciate
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Pictou may be just breaking into the cruise business, but already they are getting some attention in the industry.
The port was listed in an article on Crusington Times 4 Hidden Gems to Discover on Cruises in Atlantic Canada.
The article is about cruise destinations that are lesser known in the area.
Pictou will be hosting the Pearl Seas Mist for two port calls in October.
The article points out the Ship Hector, the Northumberland Fisheries Museum and the Lobster Hatchery as destinations to visit in the town.