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United States District Court, E.D. Virginia, Richmond Division
May 12, 2014
UNITED STATES OF AMERICAv.ANA RUTH CONTRERAS-CEREN, Defendant.
ROBERT E. PAYNE, Senior District Judge.
This matter is before the court for consideration of a report and recommendation by the Magistrate Judge regarding the Magistrate Judge's acceptance of the Defendant's pleaof guilty to specified charges in the pending matter pursuant to a Fed. R. Crim. P. 11 proceeding conducted by the Magistrate Judge with the consent of the Defendant and counsel. It appearing that the MagistrateJudge made full inquiry and findings pursuant to Rule 11; that the Defendant was given notice of the right to file specific objections to the report and recommendation that has been submitted as a result of the proceeding; and it further appearing that no objection has been asserted within the prescribed time period, it is hereby
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Debates of Nov. 18th, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #153 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was seniors.
- Question Period
- First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act
- HAGI Community Services for Independence
- Special Events
- FedNor
- Port Saguenay Oil Handling Facility
- Inuit Land Claims
- Illicit Drugs
- West Island Women's Centre
- AlimenTerre Cooperative
- Dartmouth
- Veterans Villa Southgate
- Status of Women
- Concert Hall Proposal
- Canadian Heritage
- Liberia
- Prime Minister of Canada
- Jewish Law Students
- Government Appointments
- Sponsorship Program
- Veterans Affairs
- National Defence
- Government Contracts
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Softwood Lumber
- International Trade
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Airports
- Infrastructure
- Health
- The Environment
- Industry
- Income Trusts
- Canadian Wheat Board
- The Environment
- Justice
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Social Development
- Canadian Heritage
- National Revenue
- Seniors
- Citizenship and Immigration
- National Defence
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Seniors
- Premiers of Quebec
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Question No. 219
- First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act
- Old Age Security Act
HAGI Community Services for Independence
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Ken Boshcoff Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House to extend congratulations to HAGI Community Services for Independence on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
HAGI Community Services for Independence is recognized as a leading community service agency in Canada. Under the direction of its members and consumers of its services, the organization offers a broad range of programs to persons with disabilities, including transportation, housing, independent living services as well as enrichment activities.
Please join me in wishing Executive Director Al Buchan and the board of directors every success as they continue to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Special Events
Statements By Members
November 18th, 2005 / 11 a.m.
Rick Casson Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, the year 2005 has been a special year in Canada. In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the victories in Europe and the Pacific that ended the second world war, 2005 was named the Year of the Veteran, giving Canadians an entire year to say thanks to those who fought and still fight for our freedom.
This year also saw centennial celebrations in Alberta and Saskatchewan, marking 100 years since these two great provinces joined Confederation. Thousands of centennial medals were presented to hardworking Albertans. The Queen even stopped by for a visit and helped us celebrate our western heritage, and our place in Canada.
In response to these two special events and wanting a permanent reminder of the year, the Alberta government has renamed two of our highways. Highway 2, running north and south through Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary has been renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, while Highway 36, running north from Warner, through Taber, Brooks, Hanna and points north has been renamed the Veterans Highway.
Now we have permanent reminders of this special year and these historic events.
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Anthony Rota Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to emphasize the importance of regional development programs such as FedNor. Constituents in my riding and throughout northern Ontario have benefited greatly from the stable, long term investment that FedNor provides.
While the opposition has made it clear that it would scrap regional development programs such as FedNor, the federal Liberals have demonstrated time and time again their commitment to FedNor. In budget 2005, the Government of Canada reiterated this commitment by increasing FedNor's base budget to almost $52 million.
FedNor funding has gone toward many worthwhile projects in my riding, including a new retirement facility in New Liskeard, waterfront development in North Bay, a feasibility study for a new observatory in Powassan, and a feasibility study on wind power generation in the Temagami area, to mention a few.
Regional development programs such as FedNor are vital to the economic growth and prosperity of northern Ontario, and by supporting this program, the federal Liberal government remains committed to the people of northern Ontario.
Port Saguenay Oil Handling Facility
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Robert Bouchard Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, the construction of an oil facility at the port of Saguenay is a priority for our region and will lead to the future economic development of the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region.
To date, three partners, including the Quebec government, have confirmed their participation in this project. However, the federal government is still refusing to do its share, even to the point of refusing to allocate $420,000 for preliminary design studies.
The people of Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean are urging the Minister of Transport to be receptive and open-minded and announce today that his government will do its share and help fund these studies for this important project for this region.
Inuit Land Claims
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nunavut, NU
Mr. Speaker, after 12 long years the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement negotiations have been successfully concluded and all the outstanding Inuit land claims in Canada have now been concluded.
I would like to congratulate Makivik Corporation, which represents some 10,000 Nunavik Inuit, the government of Nunavut, and the Government of Canada for initialling this unique and modern treaty which resolves all outstanding aboriginal claims of the Nunavik Inuit of northern Quebec.
They now have certainty to the area offshore Quebec, northern Labrador and an area offshore Labrador. This provides them with clearly defined land and resource rights, and important overlap arrangements with other aboriginal groups. We can now say there is certainty to the Nunavik marine region.
Congratulations to Pita Aatami, President of Makivik Corporation, and the Nunavik Inuit for a job well done.
Illicit Drugs
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud the efforts of the city of Leduc in uniting to address challenges posed by drug use and drug trafficking in its community.
Concerned citizens have come together to form a community drug action committee. I met with some committee members last week in Mayor Greg Krischke's office. They asked that the federal government do the following: first, institute mandatory minimum prison sentences for drug trafficking; second, empower our police men and women to fight the growing problem of crystal meth by enabling them to deal with the materials that are the precursors of this harmful drug; third, institute mandatory treatment for a minimum of three months as a part of sentencing; fourth, withdraw the legislation dealing with marijuana currently before Parliament; and fifth, provide adequate resources for policing in communities like Leduc to properly deal with the problems caused by illicit drugs.
On their behalf, I call upon the federal government to take their concerns and their suggestions seriously and to work with them to fulfill their vision of making Leduc a drug aware and drug resistant community.
West Island Women's Centre
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the West Island Women's Centre, a non-profit organization in my riding whose countless volunteers have worked tirelessly since 1975 to improve the quality of life of women living in the West Island of Montreal.
Each year the centre supports hundreds of women through courses, seminars, fitness training, wellness clinics, support groups and special events. The centre acts as a resource for mothers with young children, women with part time or full time jobs outside the home, seniors, and women in financial difficulty. The centre also provides free day care for women participating in its many day classes.
The West Island Women's Centre has greatly expanded and changed over the past 30 years, but it has always remained true to its fundamental and intrinsically Canadian values: everyone deserves to be treated with respect and have equal access to essential programs.
One of the keys of the centre's success is that every woman who is a member is also a volunteer. The organization is therefore predicated on the principle that communities are strongest when each of us gives something back.
AlimenTerre Cooperative
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Guy Côté Portneuf, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to the initiative shown by a group of producers and consumers who have started a food co-op called AlimenTerre cooperative.
Taking place in Pont-Rouge, this initiative is extremely innovative—and the first of its kind within the Portneuf RCM.
Members of this new co-op share a set of values, including, of course, solidarity, but also a concern for environmental protection and the promotion of local resources and products.
Members can obtain various local products at the co-op, thereby helping to sell new agricultural products from the beautiful Portneuf region.
The Bloc Québécois congratulates all the founding members of AlimenTerre. We wish it every success.
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Michael John Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, Dartmouth is known as the city of lakes. Those of us privileged to grow up in that community cherish our lakes for aesthetic, environmental, recreational and economic reasons. Above all, they are part of our natural surroundings that are open to all without a membership card or an entry fee.
Dartmouth is also home to a vibrant community that welcomes prudent development and economic growth, but that development must recognize above all else the importance of our lakes and the importance of protecting them.
Today much development is occurring close to our valued lakes and it is imperative that all of us in public office ensure that appropriate protection be part of any planned development prior to development, and not after mistakes are made when apologies and fines will do no good.
Many community organizations made up of concerned and informed residents are taking a leadership role in ensuring the protection of our lakes, and governments should follow their lead. This applies, of course, to lakes along the Shubenacadie system, to Russell Lake where there is an active residents association, to Morris Lake and any of the lakes under threat.
Dartmouth prides itself as the city of lakes. Let us give them the protection they deserve.
Veterans Villa Southgate
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Rahim Jaffer Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, one week ago today many of us were back home honouring our veterans and the sacrifices they made on the field of battle. While many of our vets faced their greatest challenges in foreign lands, for some veterans in my riding, their greatest challenge lies ahead of them.
On Remembrance Day the Veterans Villa Southgate in my riding of Edmonton—Strathcona caught fire causing smoke and water damage to many of the apartments. The fire also killed war veteran Walter Grocholski and left many more homeless.
Fortunately for many of the residents, Rocky Hanson and Brad Smith, both visiting relatives living in the building, did their best to pull residents out of the fire and save as many lives as possible. However, many of these residents are now without a home. I have instructed my office to take all the steps necessary to help these residents with any problems they may be experiencing, find them temporary housing and any other difficulties along the way.
On behalf of my constituents of Edmonton—Strathcona and the official opposition, I want to honour the memory of Walter, and thank Rocky and Brad for their heroic efforts. Without heroes like these men, where would Canada be on days like November 11?
Status of Women
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the chair of the Liberal women's caucus, I am pleased to report on a number of measures taken by our government with a view to fostering gender equality in Canada.
Among these are: extension of parental leave to one year; a national child care and early childhood education system which will see 250,000 spaces created by 2009; ongoing improvements to the Canada child tax benefit, which, by 2007, will have increased by over 100% since its inception in 1996.
Each year, with a view to counteracting violence against women, the government devotes $32 million to the national crime prevention initiative and $7 million to the family violence initiative. As well, the government recently approved the allocation of $5 million to the Native Women's Association of Canada to combat violence toward aboriginal women.
Women's health is one of this government's priorities. The government has created five centres of excellence for women's health, as well as the Institute of Gender and Health.
These are just some of the initiatives taken by the government in favour of women. It is therefore obvious that—
Status of Women
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
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Concert Hall Proposal
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Ed Broadbent Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the city of Ottawa is already the proud home of the world's largest chamber music festival. It now has the opportunity to become the home to a splendid new concert hall.
This hall has been proposed by the Ottawa Chamber Music Society and has been endorsed by the City of Ottawa which has committed $6.5 million in funding. The project is dependent, however, on both the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada matching this amount.
Many of us in Ottawa are excited at the prospect of a badly needed new concert hall. Ottawa is the only capital city in the western world without such a facility. It would be a major benefit for the cultural life of the citizens of Ottawa and for all those thousands of tourists who make Ottawa their destination.
I urge the government to decide in the coming week to provide the Ottawa Chamber Music Society with the matching $6.5 million which is essential for this important project.
Canadian Heritage
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Bev Oda Clarington—Scugog—Uxbridge, ON
Mr. Speaker, the heritage committee met with the CBC president and its senior management to discuss the impact of the seven week lockout on Canadians.
In response, my motion asking the government to establish an independent task force to review the mandate, role and services of CBC-SRC was passed by the committee. The Conservatives in this House support Canada's public broadcasters.
Last week the government's heritage minister was against a similar motion for review of the CBC by Liberals in Quebec. Will she not support the CBC, listen to Quebeckers or the heritage committee?
She also claims the opposition does not support the UNESCO declaration for cultural diversity. We support UNESCO's declaration. The minister is misleading Canadians and our cultural industries.
Is the minister so out of touch with Canadians and even her own party in Quebec? How can Canadians have faith in the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the government when in desperation they mislead and deceive?
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to draw to the House's attention one more victory for democracy and a return to peace for the millions of citizens of Liberia.
Last week marked the second round of balloting in the first democratic election held in over 15 years in Liberia. The turnout was 74%.
This poor west African country has endured more than 14 years of civil war, which left more than 300,000 dead and forced many thousands more into exile.
Not only was this democratic election a historical event, but it was also proof that things are changing for the better in that part of the world, as evidenced by the victory of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first black woman to be elected to such a position in Africa.
The Bloc Québécois salutes the women and men of Liberia for their determination to open the door to democracy, and extends its best wishes to the new president as she assumes her duties.

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Name: Gary Cee
Born: February 28th
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Before WNNJ, I worked at: WPDH, WLIR, WDRE, WRCN, Circus Magazine, WNYU, Jay-Cee Printing
Favorite WNNJ Bands: AC/DC/AC/DC/AC/DC/AC/DC/AC/DC
Favorite Movies: Raging Bull, Defending Your Life, Rock and Roll High School, This is Spinal Tap, Shawshank Redemption, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Matchpoint, Hold That Ghost, Animal House, Doctor Strangelove
Favorite Books: The Bullpen Gospels by Dirk Hayhurst, Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles by Geoff Emerick, The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama, The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson, The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood, The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood, The Stand by Stephen King, High Fidelity by Nick Hornby, About the Author by John Colapinto, Border Music by Robert James Waller, FM: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio by Richard Neer, Fair Ball: A Fan's Case for Baseball by Bob Costas, Tales of Times Square by Josh Alan Friedman, Wonderland by Michael Bamberger, Why Sinatra Matters by Pete Hamill, Arbitron: Condensed Radio Market Report, Poughkeepsie, NY, Spring 2005
Favorite Restaurants: Il Cena'Colo, Newburgh; Jefferson Diner, Lake Hopatcong
Favorite TV Shows: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with . . ., Seinfeld, Letterman, Hardball
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Polish Air Force Incorporates Second VIP Sokol
The Polish Air Force is adding its second VIP-configured W-3A Sokol twin-engine transport helicopter to its fleet, part of a 2011 contract for five helicopters signed with PZL-Swidnik, which AgustaWestland purchased in 2010. In its VIP-configuration, the cockpit avionics feature a weather radar system. The remaining aircraft are scheduled for handover by the end of 2013. According to PZL-Swidnik, the helicopter will be used to transport top Polish government and military officials.
W-3A Sol. Photo courtesy of PZL
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We've still got tickets to the following dates on The Warped Tour up for grabs on our Facebook! If you want to check out an amazing lineup of bands this summer, here's your chance to get to do it for free. Just click HERE and enter to win a pair of tickets to one of the shows listed below - good luck!
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Swisher 66" 28 HP Briggs & Stratton Zero Turn Riding Mower
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The Swisher® 66" Zero Turn Rider makes Mowing a breeze!
Backed by the power of 60+ years of design experience, the Swisher 66" 28 HP Briggs & Stratton Extended Life Electric Start Zero Turn Riding Mower offers the ability to easily turn a full 360 degrees, as well as a low center of gravity for exceptional maneuverability. This well-made machine provides a manicured, professional-looking lawn in less time at an affordable price. This mower includes all the features you need including a welded unibody: 66" three blade fabricated cutting deck, and a pivoting front axle for improved handling on uneven terrain. The dual hydrostatic transmission provides a smooth transition over rough terrain. The 1.5" to 5" cutting range provides precise cutting heights, while the manual spring-assisted deck lift allows for easy raising of the mower deck. The 18" High-back seat with 6" slide adjustment ensures complete comfort. Track your maintenance schedule with the built in hour meter. Enjoy longer cutting time with it's 8 gallon fuel tank. Attach additional equipment with it's standard rear hitch. Maximum 6 MPH. Made in the USA.
- 28 HP Briggs & Stratton Extended Life Series V-Twin engine
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- 3 mulching blades
- 8 gallon fuel capacity
- Rear tires 20x9.5-8, Front tires 4.10x3.5-5/8
- 1.5"-5" cutting range
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- 18" High-back seat - 6" slide adjustment
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Details: Ensemble Made in Canada is rapidly gaining recognition as Canada's premier piano quartet. Awarded the 2006 CBC Galaxie Stars Award from the Banff Centre for the Arts, the quartet was also featured in 2008 Chatelaine Magazine's 80 women to watch as an ensemble that is leading the next generation of classical musicians. The group is: violinist Elissa Lee, violist Sharon Wei, cellist Rachel Mercer and pianist Angela Park. All are respected and accomplished musicians who have been forging outstanding individual careers. They bring together a shared love of chamber music, gifted musical talent and a wealth of experience. Ensemble Made in Canada has provided master classes, chamber music coaching and lectures at universities across Canada and in the United States and they have also participated in outreach programs for public schools in Ontario. Ensemble Made in Canada has been a recipient of the Music Touring Grant, generously awarded by the Canada Council for the Arts and they were recently awarded funding from Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council and Queen's University to record the music of JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer John Burge in 2014.
When: Sun., Dec. 8, 2013 at 3 pm
Where: Great Hall, Hart House
Cost: Free
Sunday Concerts is Hart House's venerable concert series, making music and history in the majesty of the Great Hall since 1922. Through Canadian music icons such as Glenn Gould and Anton Kuerti to new musical voices and world music traditions, the Sunday Concert series offers patrons a chance to experience a delightful and adventurous musical journey in an environment where in the spirit of the Hart House vision 'all rhythms, voices and traditions converge.'
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Seminarians blog not just to keep up with friends and families but also as a means of evangelization, according to this story in The Leaven of Kansas City, Kan. Writer Kara Hansen interviewed several local seminarians to paint a picture of how future priests are using modern tools like Facebook and xanga.com. (And if you missed it, check out last month's CNS story on seminarians in Rome who share their faith journeys online.)
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Some oppose study of Canada border crossing fee
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A federal Department of Homeland Security proposal to study charging a fee for people entering the United States by land from Canada and Mexico is being criticized by some members of Congress and residents from the Northeast who say a fee would stymie cross-border business and trips to visit family and friends.
Currently it costs nothing to enter the country by land. The federal agency proposes a study of a fee on land travel from Canada and Mexico as a way to offset the costs of providing border protection.
Bill Stenger, president of Vermont's Jay Peak resort located a few miles south of the Canadian border, said he gets 55 percent of his business from Canada.
"It's just stupid," Stenger said of the proposal. "We know that Canada is our biggest trading partner and why in the world would you insult your partner to charge admission to come to your place and spend money."
U.S. Reps. Peter Welch of Vermont and Bill Owens of New York, both Democrats, are collecting signatures on a letter opposing the study to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
"The imposition of such a toll would act as a barrier to the greater economic integration that we seek, and is the absolute last thing we should be doing to grow our economy. It would be a waste of government resources to even study the flawed idea," the letter says.
The study is mentioned in the department's 2014 spending proposal; an amount is not specified.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, sent a letter Thursday to the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and is hoping to get other border-state senators to join in opposing the study.
"For many border community residents, crossing the border is a way of life in order to access essential services, travel to their jobs, to shop and dine, to attend church, and to visit family and friends," said Collins, who grew up in Maine's Aroostook County along the Canadian border.
Vermont U.S. Sens. Patrick Leahy, a Democrat, and Bernie Sanders, an independent, have long pushed to make it as easy as possible for people to cross the border by land.
"Imposing a crossing fee would be a burden on those who travel frequently for business and leisure, create a financial disincentive for travel and tourism to the United States, including Vermont, and encourage the Canadians to retaliate with their own crossing fee," Leahy said. "Furthermore, CBP officers are there to protect our country, not to collect tolls. It's a bad idea all the way around."


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Oregon Golf Course Geese Patrol
As many of our followers know, Central Oregon has received high marks lately for being an especially dog-friendly destination. Here at Sunriver Resort, we embrace our four-legged friends in many ways.
Not only do we have a "Director of Barketing,"and the most pet-friendly accommodations of any four diamond resort in Oregon, but we also employ them for their services to keep our greens free of geese!
Marley and Zoe, seen here, are two shining members of our Geese Patrol team. This dedicated team is here daily during the summer patrolling our Meadows and Woodlands courses to maintain a "Geese Free" experience for our valued golfers. When they are not on duty, they can often be found relaxing at the Meadows Maintenance Shop.
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|Jennifer Legaux, Administrative Assistant III
In fulfillment of its mission of instruction and service, Bossier Parish Community College is committed to the implementation of an electronic education program. The compressed video classrooms in D210 and D219 are capable of responding quickly to community needs while promoting interest in lifelong education.
In an effort to provide a variety of electronically-based instruction/training opportunities, BPCC has established electronic learning initiatives in the areas of compressed video and online instruction. These capabilities include the following:
BPCC is one of eighteen institutions of higher learning in the state of Louisiana participating in the Southern Regional Education Board's "Electronic Campus." The Electronic Campus provides students with basic information about the availability of courses, certificate, and degree programs - - including subjects, levels, requirements, and costs at institutions of higher learning across the 16 SREB states. Students can learn more about the Southern Regional Education Board or the Electronic Campus by visiting the SREB website at www.sreb.org.
Those who use BPCC's electronic learning opportunities--whether it's by compressed video or Internet--will find the following advantages: flexibility in location for delivery of educational and training information, availability of a wider range of courses than previously offered, and uniqueness of teaching resources at remote sites.
Respiratory Therapy is one program offered via compressed video, as well as numerous online courses. BPCC offers four associate degrees in Computer Information Systems, General Studies, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration totally online.


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Walking Boldly: Nathan Maring
Nathan Maring '16 feels called to be a police officer as he pursues his passion of helping people and seeking justice and solutions for problems plaguing communities.
August 05, 2016 | News & Stories staff
Semester in Ghana given the green light
After a one-week delay students from Calvin College are on their way to Ghana for the fall semester abroad program.
August 19, 2014 | Matt Kucinski
We Are Calvin: Eric Seo
Sophomore Eric Seo is spending this Spring in the semester abroad program in York, England.
April 03, 2014 | Matt Kucinski
Bratt earns exemplary teaching award
History professor James Bratt has earned the highest honor that Calvin bestows on a faculty member.
February 14, 2013 | Myrna Anderson
Wadlopen: students take up the Dutch national pastime.
A geography professor writes about walking the mudflats of the Wadden Sea during last spring's Semester in the Netherlands.
September 19, 2012 | Henk Aay
Studying the Olympics in England
Students got to research the Olympics up close and personal on a Calvin semester abroad in York.
August 03, 2012 | Jeff Febus , Mitch Blankespoor
Alyssa Penning qualifies on first try
"The goal was to make nationals, but this was unexpected. During the race we had a lot of teammates watching, and the best thing was to see my teammates at every corner cheering me on. And seeing their excitement kept me going."
May 25, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Peru and other Open Doors
The new semester in Peru is one reason Calvin is ranked high for semester-abroad opportunities.
March 02, 2011 | Myrna Anderson


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Peyton Manning Autographed Memorabilia and Collectibles
Peyton Manning is the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Even though he is still an active player, Manning is already considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. After a successful college football career at the University of Tennessee, Manning was selected with the top overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He had an instant impact on the team as a rookie and gradually developed into one of the best passers in the league. Manning was the cornerstone of the Colts' franchise from 1998 to 2011, but a neck injury put his career at stake and he was forced to miss the entire 2011 due to the injury. With Manning out due to injury, the Colts drafted Andrew Luck and decided to let Manning find another team. Upon returning from his injury, Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos in 2012 and went on to lead them to an AFC Championship for an appearance in the Super Bowl.
Manning was named NFL MVP a record five times, selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times, and awarded the Offensive Player of the Year title on two separate occasions. He left Indianapolis as the franchise's leader in career wins, passing touchdowns, pass attempts, pass completions, and passing yards. Manning's teams have also consistently made the playoffs under his lead – he won the AFC Championship three times, twice with the Colts and once with the Broncos, and won the 2006 Super Bowl as a member of the Colts. Many critics believed Manning's career was finished after his nagging neck issues, but when he returned to football with the Broncos his greatness was still apparent and earned the designation as AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2012.
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Sodium 55 mg
Total Carbohydrate 107 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugars 40 g
Proteins 5 g
Vitamin A 2% DV
Vitamin C 15% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 8% DV
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For a year now, I've been a little upset at a situation that most people may not have realized is happening. The City of Pontiac banks in Indiana.
This blog isn't about personal freedom or choice. If you want to bank in New York, go ahead. That's your choice and right. It's your money and you are the best one to make decisions on what to do with your own money.
But the city's money is our money. You and I pay taxes and fees to the city of Pontiac, and they are sending it to Indiana. To me, that's not right.
The situation happened because of decisions made by the bank. Pontiac National Bank a few years back became Freestar Bank. While Freestar was no longer a Pontiac-based bank, it was still a Central Illinois-based financial institution and most of the local decisions still happened locally. However, since selling off to First Financial Bank of Indiana, nothing is local. I even called First Financial's Indiana headquarters, and they confirmed that the Pontiac bank is now simply a branch of the Indiana bank, and all assets, deposits, and activity is in Indiana.
I brought this up with the city a couple times in passing over the past year, hoping they would look into it. Nothing happened. I then wrote the mayor and council last August, and I sat down with the mayor to voice my concern and asked that he address it with the council. To my knowledge, while I know my letter was distributed to the council, this topic has not been discussed by the city council at any meeting.
For the record, here is my letter:
August 14, 2012Mayor Robert RussellPontiac City CouncilCity of Pontiac, Illinois115 West Howard StreetPontiac, Illinois 61764Dear Mayor and City Council,As you are aware, at the beginning of this year Freestar Bank was taken over by First Financial Corporation of Terre Haute, Indiana.To my knowledge, the vast majority of banking for the City of Pontiac, Illinois has been through Pontiac National Bank, which later became Freestar Bank. As of the first of this year, the bank is now Indiana-based First Financial.First Financial Corporation is not a local bank. In fact, it is not even an Illinois bank. I've had direct conversations with First Financial's corporate office and they confirmed that all deposits, transactions, and bank assets are with the Indiana corporation, and no longer stay in Illinois. Unfortunately, our once local bank has been reduced to nothing more than a remote branch of the Indiana bank. I urge you to do what I did and investigate this on your own.In my opinion, the City's interest in handling the people's money cannot be met by First Financial. Our local money is being deposited in Indiana, and therefore contributing to an out-of-state business and removing financial assets and jobs out of Illinois. An Illinois municipality conducting its banking with an out-of-state bank is concerning.If an out-of-state bank built a new branch here, you would never consider banking there when other local and Pontiac-based financial institutions exist. However, we now find ourselves in this exact situation. If we want to see the Pontiac-Taxpayers' money, we'll need to visit the vault across the border in the Hoosier state. To me, this makes as much sense as depositing our local tax dollars in a New York or even an overseas bank — and I know the City Council would ever allow that to happen.I hope you will take this as seriously as I do. I know the Administration and Council have the best interest of the community in mind. I strongly feel it's in the best interest of our city and the taxpayers who work hard and pay taxes to support our community, for the City Council have a serious discussion about utilizing local financial institutions.I realize it is a major undertaking to switch financial institutions, but I firmly believe this is the right thing to do. While individuals are free to conduct their personal business with any entity they wish, I feel our public taxpayer funds should be kept local whenever possible.I want to be clear that this is not a statement against First Financial or the wonderful local people who work at the bank branches here in Pontiac. It's also not an endorsement for any other financial institution. It's a request for the City Council to discuss what is in the best interest for the People of Pontiac, Illinois and our money.Respectfully,Scott H. McCoyA Proud City of Pontiac, Illinois Resident & Tax Payer
I feel this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. I know I'm not alone, either. Why it's not being addressed, or even discussed, is beyond me. Having an Illinois municipality doing its banking with an Indiana Bank doesn't make sense to me.
We ask people to shop local, invest locally, and support Pontiac.
I think it would be nice if our city leaders did the same with our money.
Scott McCoy


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Applying Mylar vane fletching for arrows (IE, SpinWings or KurlyVanes)
Carbon arrow shafts will tolerate feather fletching, but are not really appropriate for the size of most carbon shafts. Archers in general prefer a thinner plasticized vane for outdoor target shooting for several reasons:
PROS of Mylar vanes:
CONS of Mylar vanes:
You will need:
Brand-new singled edged razor blades (buy in 50's from Home Depot paint
department for best price per blade)
Oil-based adhesive remover - GOO GONE, a citrus oil-based solvent, works
well, smells a lot. Least negative impact to your arrows' composition - I like
it more and more as I use it. A little alcohol removes the residue of goo
You can also get some wraps. Wraps are sheets of plastic that are sized for your particular shaft, and have lines on them. You apply the wrap, and your three vane placement lines are automatically perfect. Provided you put the wrap on perfectly. Jason McKittrick makes and sells these at a reasonable price, and I hereby give him a plug. Write Jason if you want some, and let him know you read about him on the TSAA site please - maybe he will give me a wrap sometime down the line. The savvy archer will ask, "hey, won't the weight of the wrap make my arrow like totally stiffer?" to which I reply, no. not so that you would be able to tell unless you are in line for a gold medal at a grand prix or olympic event. The weight is very, very slight, and your shot-to-shot variability in your release technique has a far larger impact on whether the arrow's dynamic spine is weak or stiff. So use a wrap if you want to make your life simpler.
Oh yeah, you need some vanes. I have not found much significant difference between spin wings and Kurly vanes. BUT many advanced archers have a preference so perhaps there is a difference. I'd recommend you get one or the other, and try it. The Kurly vanes are available in more custom designs, and I've actually had special TEXAS vanes printed up that looked really nice. (The wallpaper design you see on this page is the logo of the TSAA, designed by archer Lindsey Carmichael, and made a great Kurly vane design, but for use only by Texans - secret ingredients made them misbehave if non-Texans (including GWB) tried them). The vanes will have a straight edge which will be the point of contact with the shaft. The vanes have a natural curl to them and the vane is applied such that the curl is "UP" away from the shaft, using a 1/8 inch wide length of double-stick tape. So the one long/straight side of the vane is stuck to the shaft and the unstuck end will curl up and away from the shaft. Then the leading tip of each vane is taped down using a wrap of stretchable 1/8" tape. The trailing edges are likewise secured with the wrap tape. Now, some will not wrap tape around the trailing ends of the vanes, and as long as they don't slap arrows into tight groups on the target they probably won't have problems. But if the tip of an incoming arrow, or the leading edge of the vanes on that incoming arrow, hit the trailing end of the vane of the arrow already in the target then said vane is much more likely to be shaved off or damaged. Others skip the tape wrap altogether, and just put a minute dot of fletchtite glue on the point ends of the vanes to minimize vanes peeling off the shaft.
One note - Spin wings come in a variety of colors, and the paper that comes
with the spin wings says each color has a certain
different stiffness from the other colors, so you cannot MIX colors without
introducing oddity in flight which most archers consider bad. (others like
it because then they have an excuse for their "special"
groups). So you must
rely on the NOCKS, which usually have a small indicator nub or dot, to indicate where the key fletch is, rather than having one
vane be different than the others. Some archers will use a marksalot
on the "key" vane (happy faces, name of the arrow, etc.)
There are also two types of spin wings, the regular and the
"elite". The elite have a different curve to them. I've
tried both and cannot tell you a significant difference. Again, try
one and then the other and see if you can tell a difference. Let me
know. Or better yet, don't.
Do not start the stroke at the nock end of the shaft to insure that you don't damage the end of the shaft (if there is no nock on the shaft). It is easy to accidentally shave a sliver of carbon off if you reach too far. (That is bad)
You do not need to worry about damaging the shaft as long as you keep the angle low and go lightly on the pressure. The old tape will accrue in a gloppy blob which can be picked up and discarded, although getting it off of your fingers will be somewhat akin to discarding a booger. Guys will know what I mean - women don't seem to do boogers, at least that is what my wife says.
If you pay attention to the feel, the razor blade will feel smooth on clean shaft and rough as it slides over adhesive - once the majority of residue is removed you will need to remove the rest using the Goo Gone or the stovetop polish.
2. I use the paper towel with an ample application of Goo Gone. You are not scrubbing it, you are lightly pressing between fingertips and feeling for nubs of adhesive on the shaft that need to come off. You can rotate the shaft or pull it back and forth, all the while feeling for adhesive lumps. Do STOP once the shaft feels smooth. You can put a drop of the stove top polish on a new paper towel and gently scrub the area where the vanes will be applied to further prepare the surface, but do it only a little and press GENTLY. If you use too much pressure you might abrade the shaft itself and that is unnecessarily harsh, dude.
3. Now use the alcohol on paper towel to rub and clean the shaft to remove the polish/goo residue. At each step you will find only a small amount of black on the paper towel - this signifies some of the shaft itself that has been removed. Or dirt from under your finger nails, depending on technique and personal hygiene. You will notice also that any arrow markings made by gel pens or sharpies (required in FITA events) will be removed during this cleaning.
After this has been done a few times you will find very little black on the paper. Once the alcohol has dried you are ready for the next step.
I find that it works best to do all of the shafts at each step before doing the next step.
4. If you are not using wraps then it is time to mark the shafts with THREE parallel lines lengthways on the shaft at 120 degree increments. You'd think that at the $$ each shaft costs, Easton would be kind enough to put three permanent lines on the shaft for you, but noooooooo. Anyway, the carbon shaft does not take marks well. I have tried a variety of markers and still find the soft graphite pencil to be best. Others will use a gel pen and then let them dry before the next step. Every time I go to use a gel pen I discover that it has either died or else it barfs excess ink over the arrow and the jig. Also I feel the pen's ink tends to impair adhesion and is messy due to rub-off and so I stay with the pencil. The three jigs mentioned will ALL do the job. The Bitzenberger is too large for easy travel but has the ability to be adjusted very nicely. The Spigarelli jig works, but mine will not slide onto the ACE shaft unless I first remove the nock or the point of the arrow - a nuisance. It does slide over the current style of break-off point supplied for X10s. The Beiter TriLiner is designed very nicely for this job and so I'll use it for the following pictures for ACE shafts.
The following uses the TriLiner which requires a nock be in place as does the
Bitzenberger. The Spigarelli does not require a nock, in fact I have to
remove the nock just to get it on the shaft. Again ALL three will provide
adequate marks on the shaft.
5. Insert the nock into the TriLiner and fold all three arms onto the shaft. Note that unless your arrow is a perfect diameter for the tool, that you cannot put all three arms against the shaft and have all three be parallel to the shaft surface. This is by design to allow use with varying shaft diameters and darn clever it is! My ACEs are of a diameter where only ONE arm at a time can be made parallel for marking purposes at a time. This is no problem since the nock properly inserted into the barrel of the TriLiner will prevent error.
ONLY ONE arm will be marked at a time, it doesn't matter which. For first time use the TriLiner must be set up with the little red clips in the picture. What determines where to put them? They will be your indicators for where the vane will be applied on the shaft, the front and back ends of the vane. I chose to place the clips by putting a finger across the opening where the nock goes and placing a red marker(see the thin red clips on the picture above) on an arm at least the thickness of my finger. This provides good clearance.
You want the vanes to clear your fingers when nocked on the bowstring and this provides a good general starting point. Conversely you want the vanes as far back as possible on the shaft to provide maximum leverage on the shaft in flight, without interfering with your fingers. There is some rumor that you can stagger the vanes to provide bigger clearance of the rest, but I cannot provide further advice on this. If nothing else it would be a good way to mess with other archer's minds. Just do one arrow really "off", and solemnly pronounce this is reserved for your final OR Gold Medal shot.....
You can hold the base of a vane up against the TriLiner arm, with the base end (which has a steeper angle than the front end) next to the first red clip and place a second red marker clip on the arm at the tip of the vane. You are going to use these two red clips as the start and stop points for drawing the pencil line on the shaft, so they need to be around the same distance as the length of the vanes you purchased. If you do not draw a line the full length of the vane then you will not be consistent in laying the vane down. All three arms of the TriLiner should have clips at the same points. If you use a magnifying glass you can just make out that the arms are actually graduated with small marks and numbers to help in this. If your eyes are young enough that you don't need the magnifying glass, well who asked you anyway, sonny?
6. The TriLiner design works by letting one arm at a time nestle down on the arrow, and drawing the line onto the shaft down the edge of the arm from one red clip to the other. If you press the arm down, it will center on the shaft and become parallel to the shaft even though the arms are farther apart than the diameter of the shaft. That's a clever design, but requires proper technique.
Mark the shaft once with each arm, and always keep the arrow oriented the same way for each arm so that the marks will be equidistant from each other.
While the TriLiner will let you adjust the key nock point attitude so that you can orient the shaft properly beforehand I have found that it is easier to adjust the nock after all the vanes are on. If your nocks are glued in then put an arrow already fletched in the jig and dial the indicator in appropriately.
I also put a small mark across the shaft to help locate the line you are drawing. The cross-mark stands out more clearly than the long marks so it helps in finding the long mark.
Once all of the arrows have been marked you are ready to apply the double-stick tape. The tape that comes with the spin wings needs to be cut in half to approximate the length of the vane. The Kurly Vane tape also needs to be trimmed to appropriate length. I'm not sure why they make us do this, but anyway, trim them. I'm not enamored of the tape that comes with the Kurly Vanes for anchoring purposes.
You need to eliminate the natural oils from your fingers for the next step, and repeat it occasionally throughout the fletching phase. These oils will diminish the adhesion so put some alcohol on a paper towel and wipe your hands with them repeatedly and often during the next steps.
Peel the backing off of one tape. This takes practice and a good fingernail or a razorblade to begin the split. I align the bottom edge of the tape with the cross mark, and set it down gingerly where the lengthways edge of the tape is flush with the long pencil mark. I press it down at the very base end (first point of contact) with a fingernail and then hold the free long end by it's edges so I don't mess up the sticky, and hold it taughtly as I push it down on the shaft, running a finger LIGHTLY from the base UP the tape until the end is reached. If the tape is crooked I remove it immediately. Since it hasn't been pressed down hard yet it usually comes up free and easy. If I look at it and it is "right", then I use a pencil to rub it down hard on the shaft. Leave the backing on till all the other tapes are on the shaft.
The graphite mark from the pencil MAY interfere with adhesion, so I try to put the tape to one side or the other just beside the mark. What is important is that you are uniform in your manner so that ALL three tapes end up exactly the same relation to the marks you drew on this shaft. Consistency is the important aspect.
The tape is made by 3M and is slightly heat-sensitive. It may be that if you heat the end of the arrow up using a blow dryer or a lighter (GENTLY and BRIEFLY) the tape will soften/activate and you will get better binding. Again if you don't see equal gaps between the tapes as you roll the shaft over then you need to stop and fix it so they are both parallel and equal.
Now you need to prepare the vanes. They have residues on them that the alcohol will remove so just before you stick them on the shaft you will wipe the edge with alcohol and allow it to dry. If you notice that it takes a long time for the beads of moisture to disappear from the vane then your paper towel's alcohol needs freshening. Alcohol evaporates, leaving behind water which doesn't dry very fast. You can speed up the process by wiping on dry/clean paper towel. Do NOT use kleenex, which often has additives that will leave residues.
Vanes refuse to lay flat by their very design, so you need to flatten them for the next step unless Like Steven Hawking you have a really warped view of things and can see a straight imaginary line on a curved object. I have supplied Beiter with the design parameters they need to create the perfect vane flattener/holder, but until they heed my advice and create the wondrous plastic butterfly vane holder I am forced to use two razor blades to hold the vane and hold it flat. I have large hands, and find the Bitzenberger's vane holder to be too large for easy use. Perhaps small hands will like it more, but using two razor blades works best for me. Addendum: Beiter has indeed come out with a butterfly holder for mylar vanes that is an improvement over "two razor blades". I'll take some photos and update this article "one of these days". Bravo to Beiter for what is one of the most useful "bang-for-the-buck" tools they've ever come out with (even if they did not give me credit for the basic design idea :)
First remove the protective cover on one tape on the shaft. After you have done this a few times, you can remove all three on a shaft at one time without accidentally sticking yourself to one.
For the next step, single-edged razor blades work best. Put the vane between the two CLEAN blades, with the straight edge of the vane parallel to and even with the sharp edges of the two blades. Create a sandwich with the vane in the middle and the straight edge of the vane nearest to the sharp edges of the blades. Move the bottom blade back slightly, revealing 1/8 of an inch or so of the vane. This is the part of the vane to be put onto the tape/shaft. Stroke this exposed area of the vane on a paper towel that has some fresh alcohol on it to remove any oils or residue.
I am right handed, so I hold the sandwich in my right hand with the vane's straight edge to the left. I hold the shaft with the nock towards me and the point away. I rest the arrow on the table so it will be steady, and then rest my hand on the table as well.
Carefully align the sandwich edge with the tape, and set the near end down on the tape.
You want the edge to COVER the tape completely, just even with the edge of the tape leaving none exposed. You want to gently lay the edge of the sandwich down along the tape, keeping the edge parallel to the mark. By making the vane FLAT this step becomes much easier to perform. Just for fun, try it without the razor blades.
Once the vane has touched down completely slide the blades to the right leaving the vane on the shaft. By the way, if you cut the vane in two with the razor blade sandwich then you did it wrong. Blood on the shaft or vane is yet another indicator of poor technique.
Inspect the vane and if it is not right then peel it off immediately using the sandwich technique (it will probably come off without damage). If it is positioned ok, then press it down/rub it down with a pencil shaft or thumbnail to impress (burnish) it fully on the adhesive. After this you will damage it if you try to get it off the shaft.
Move on to the next tape and vane. Each vane needs to be set so that it starts consistently the same distance from the nock allowing sufficient clearance for the string fingers. It's important that each arrow's vanes be the same on that arrow. Be sure you impress the vane to the adhesive thoroughly using a fingernail to burnish the vane's contact point. You can use your thumb to lay the vanes down on the shaft by rotating the shaft as you press them down. The unstuck part of the vanes will spring up when you release them. There should be NO exposed adhesive tape beside the edge of the vane. If there is then you will have two problems - the vane has less adhesion than the other vanes and may fail sooner, and more importantly, the other arrows' vanes will stick to it in the quiver. In which case you'll go to pull one arrow from the quiver and the other will go flipping into the dust. "cool" points will be deducted by other archers witnessing this faux pas. If this happens be sure to loudly curse the vane tape vainly in an attempt to regain cool prior to shooting. If other archers nod knowingly then cool is intact. If they don't, then only an ensuing X with the miscreant arrow will return coolth to proper levels.
Once the vanes are done on one arrow then you need to wrap the tips of the vanes so that they won't peel off as easily. This is done by using a stretchable black tape that comes with the spin wings. You can also purchase PIN STRIPING tape at auto parts stores if you want different colors. Apparently the Kurly Vane folks expect you to buy this tape separately. hmm. NOT!
Find which of the 3 vanes' tip is LEAST closest to the arrow point and start there. Wrap from the adhesive base to the loose end of the vane and go around the shaft covering all three vane tips with the tape. Looking down the shaft from the nock end for a right-hander, the wrap goes CLOCKWISE. The tip should be covered by the width of the tape, and subsequent wraps (around three revolutions total) move out a half-width of the tape so there is overlap on the tape. On the last revolution or so, start exerting more tension on the tape, pulling the tape tighter and you will see it start to stretch. There is a trick to learn about stretching the tape a little without too much. You will recognize "too much" because the tape breaks. oops. After the last (third or so) revolution you need to pinch the tape near the shaft and pull sharply to break the tape off. Wimps will cut it with the razor blade instead. OK.... Rub the tape with the side of the pencil to impress the adhesive thoroughly. If you do not burnish this tape down with a fingernail or pencil it will also come away some. Your call. There are those that maintain the direction of the wrap should be determined by whether you are north or south of the equator. whatever.
Wrap the same way with the trailing tips of the vanes (closest to the nock). I usually flip the arrow end-for-end to wrap the nock end of the vanes, again starting with the vane whose end is furthest from the nock.
Insure the nock is arranged properly for arrow rest clearance. Set aside and do the next shaft.
The last step is best accomplished when the women of the household are not around. At least, I have found that it is best to avoid marital discord whenever possible so this I do carefully. Find the container of flour in the kitchen, remove the lid, listen for wife/daughter to make sure they are not nearby. When the coast is clear, stick the nock end of the arrow into the flour and rotate the shaft first one way and then the other, like a washing machine agitator. Any exposed adhesive will be coated with flour, reducing the propensity for the arrows to stick to each other in the quiver. The flour that sticks to the vanes will remove itself in just a shot or two, no worries there. Do NOT use Bisquit Mix (aka Bisquick) because it contains a lot of trans fats which are bad for you, and will make the arrows greasy.
That is ONE way to do Mylar fletching. Not the only way, not the best way, but it works for me. I'd appreciate any suggestions or enhancements. On second thought, keep your smartalecky remarks to yourself. Thanks to Lindsey for modeling for all the pictures.
A very good comment/suggestion came from Don Solomon of Georgia, VT : Use the Bitzenburger jig with a METAL RULER instead of the straight clamp!! The ruler is held in place with the magnet and has graduations (of course) for marking. But I don't mark, I apply the tape along side the ruler as a guide with the help from my stiletto switchblade (the sharp point is perfect for pressing the tape down). Just rotate for the next tape application. I do mark where to apply the wings. Next, I use the straight clamp to hold the wing when applying.
ADDENDUM: Lately I have been using the Beiter WingHolder with great success. There is a fixed space between the blue and yellow layers in the picture, and you can see the yellow dots describe the outline of the vane. You insert the vane between the two colors leaving the straight edge exposed, just like I describe with the two razorblades earlier in this document.
Once the vane is inserted, you can then apply the adhesive to the edge of the vane instead of to the shaft. This is a change and I like it! The blue side of the holder also has two pegs that help to align the vane parallel to the shaft. If you are going to use mylar vanes then I recommend trying these to see if you like them. Beiter has provided this set of instructions as an acrobat file.
Another enhancement I have taken to using is to wrap the entire sent of vanes with some saran wrap. The idea is to apply pressure to the adhesives so that they "set" as good as possible. You wind the saran wrap in a manner that causes the vanes to lay down tightly against the shaft, snugly stretching the saran wrap plastic. This will cause the vanes to look funny once you unwrap them but they quickly regain their original warp and fly correctly. Which direction do you wrap? Holding the arrow tip away from you, nock closes to you, for a right-hand archer/vane, the saranwrap starts at the body of the shaft and goes CLOCKWISE, at least three or five revolutions. Leave overnight, and when you unwrap them the vanes are totally stuck to the adhesive. This is also a good way to transport them in a bowcase - the vanes do not stick to each other and the vanes remain uniform.
Further Update, 9/2007: I have tried Jason McKittrick's spin wraps, and found them to be EXCELLENT. They are a lightweight clear wrap that you apply to the shaft, that includes printed lines that are specifically designed for X10s. Coupled with the Beiter WingHolders and you have the best solution for fletching X10 arrow shafts quickly, accurately, and CONSISTENTLY. Check this link for further information on this product - it is $10 well spent..
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IRON MOUNTAIN – Heather Hayes, a physician assistant at Dr. Daniel Mitchell's office is participating in a rappelling event for charity in Chicago this fall.
Hayes, an Iron Mountain High School and Central Michigan University graduate, signed up for an event called the Skyline Plunge.
The Plunge is a fundraiser to raise awareness for the Respiratory Health Association.
The RHA promotes healthy lungs and fights lung disease through research, advocacy and education.
The event will take place in downtown Chicago, where Hayes will be rappelling 27 stories (278 feet) above State and Lake streets down the signature lightning bolt of the Wit Hotel.
Hayes is really psyched for the event.
"I have wanted to do Skyline Plunge ever since I heard about it," she said. "I think that sometimes, to make a difference, you have to make a big splash to draw attention to a subject."
"I feel that lung health is largely overlooked, especially preventible lung disease from things like smoking. I am drawn to extreme sports and think this event will definitely raise awareness," Hayes said.
Being a physician assistant, Hayes treats and tries to help prevent lung disease on a daily basis but this event is more personal for her.
In 2008 just months after her wedding to her husband, Adam Hayes, she lost her father-in-law, Jeff Hayes, to lung cancer.
Hayes is doing this event in his memory.
"My father-in-law was such a good man. He was loved by so many people and his absence is definitely noticed," she said. "I didn't get enough time with him. This is for you, Dad Hayes."
Hayes pledged that she would raise at least $1,000 to secure her spot in the Sept. 8, 2013 event. To help support her, visit her fundraising page at my.imisfriendraising.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=309334 or send a check or money order to: Heather Hayes at 1108 East E St., Iron Mountain MI 49801.
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"I have such a hard time flying commercial. I always want to—it's cheaper, it's easier—but there can be 300 perfectly lovely people at the gate and one crazy person who ruins it for everyone, so flying private is great because I don't have to worry. "
Buying business aircraft: The board member's role
For most corporations, the purchase of a business jet represents a major transaction that requires approval of the board of directors. What should the directors consider when the company is thinking about buying an aircraft?
To discharge their fiduciary duty to the stockholders, corporate directors must determine whether acquiring an aircraft is reasonable and prudent. The fact that the company is performing well and making lots of money may mean that it can afford a business jet, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the purchase would be justified. On the other hand, a company that isn't performing well may find that a business aircraft would enhance its productivity and increase profitability. A study by NEXA Advisors commissioned by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and others shows a direct and compelling correlation between business success and use of corporate aircraft.
Of course, directors can't do their job properly if they have vested interest in the outcome (e.g., if the corporation is providing them with free use of its jets). A shareholder of financially struggling Chesapeake Energy Corporation recently filed a derivative action against the directors of the company, seeking to recover millions of dollars that had allegedly been wasted on personal flights. The complaint points out that the non-employee directors not only received magnanimous cash compensation (in 2011, when the board met four times, the directors' compensation ranged from $467,026 to $620,438); the directors also awarded themselves 40 hours of personal use on the company's NetJets shares. The complaint suggests that the board was crippled by a conflict of interest when sanctioning non-business travel by Chesapeake employees on NetJets shares.
A board is on stronger ground when a company uses its aircraft exclusively or predominately for its business. The time-saving and other advantages of using a corporate aircraft are well known. The directors may wish to retain an independent consultant to study the company's travel patterns and advise about whether using a business aircraft makes sense. The NBAA's "No Plane, No Gain" website (noplanenogain.org) offers valuable information for the directors to consider, including the NEXA study referred to earlier.
The directors should document the reasons for acquiring the aircraft and its anticipated use. This has many benefits, including tax deductions for business use. The directors should also consider creating a written policy that details who can use the aircraft and under what circumstances. The policy may even require key executives to use the company aircraft for reasons such as personal security and protection of confidential information.
But the elephant in the closet is personal use. Once the company has access to a business aircraft, corporate executives may wish to use it for personal travel. Should the directors reject out of hand the acquisition of an airplane that would be used–perhaps even mostly used–for non-business travel, especially on a no-charge basis?
The answer depends on the overall compensation package for executives provided by the company. The chief executive officer, for example, may receive compensation in many forms–stock options, a country club membership, a leased automobile. There is nothing wrong in concept with use of a company aircraft being a factor in the CEO's overall compensation package. The board could require the executive to pay for the flights, which might reduce stockholder grumbles. But is there a real difference (other than proxy disclosure) between a compensation deal that includes $5 million in salary and $500,000 of free flight time on the company aircraft and one that stipulates a $5.5 million salary with the executive paying for the transportation? Note that FAA regulations impose restrictions on an executive's ability to pay for flights and that there are tax consequences to consider for both the company and the employee in the case of personal flights.
Further, the directors could reasonably conclude that the company should acquire an aircraft specifically to provide non-business travel to certain executives or to transport them from their homes to company headquarters. Indeed, this is often a major issue in negotiations to hire a key executive who resides–and will continue to reside–far from the corporation's offices.
If the company is public, it should carefully scrutinize non-business travel aboard its aircraft by key executives and their families to ensure compliance with SEC reporting regulations. Generally, the SEC requires that the aggregate incremental cost of the trip be reported, though the shareholder in the Chesapeake suit argued that fixed costs should also be included since a high percentage of the aircraft use was personal. Company filings must also disclose material transactions such as a lease or time share of the aircraft to the CEO.
The board has a responsibility to ensure that the company acquires the right aircraft for the right missions. It doesn't make sense to buy a Gulfstream G550 to fly between New York and Boston. Nor does acquiring a whole aircraft (as opposed to a fractional share) make sense when the company anticipates flying an average of only 100 hours per year. The board may want to obtain advice from an acquisition consultant about the company's best options for business aircraft travel.
Both the IRS and FAA recognize that companies may require an executive to use their aircraft even on personal trips, and taking advantage of accommodations offered by these agencies requires action by the board of directors. In response to concerns about the executive's safety and security, the IRS offers tax advantages if the company has an overall security program or has obtained an independent professional determination that the executive should fly on company aircraft [See "How a Security Program Can Cut Flying Costs," available at www.bjtonline.com.–Ed.]. Further, the FAA recently recognized that a company's board of directors (or other governing body) could develop a policy designed to anticipate circumstances that loosen the restrictions on the ability of the executive to reimburse the company for flight expenses of non-business trips [See "Paying for Flights on the Company Jet," available at wwwbjtonline.com.–Ed.].
To properly discharge their responsibility, the board should obtain independent, professional advice. If the directors make use of the significant resources available and exercise common sense, they can promote their company's success through business aviation while avoiding the unenviable position of the Chesapeake directors.
An Action List for Board Members
• Determine whether buying the aircraft is reasonable and prudent.
• Ensure that it is the right model for the job.
• Consider hiring an independent consultant.
• Document reasons for acquiring the aircraft and its anticipated use.
• Consider creating a written policy regarding the airplane's use.
• If the company is public, scrutinize non-business use to ensure compliance with regulations.
it will be a viable project compared to European countries and US as cost of the labor is cheap. business community is in a position to have a tie up. Eventually this can lead to smarter way to re export these Jets elsewhere as and when the need come. We have to negotiate a clause for re export in terms of the contract right in the beginning.
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Continuing our series on global partnerships, today's entry highlights major achievements for diaspora engagement in 2012. We also spotlight a brand-new flagship -- the culmination of three years of work -- that is now being piloted in Brazil. Check out our infographic highlighting these partnerships, read more about our efforts, and share your thoughts with us in the comments section.
International Diaspora Engagement Alliance
In July, we co-hosted with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the second annual Secretary's Global Diaspora Forum, to highlight the successes and outline the future priorities of the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance -- or IdEA. This innovative partnership platform brings together over 1,500 diaspora communities groups, the private sector, and public institutions in a collaborative process to enhance diplomacy and development outcomes around the globe.
At the forum, we announced a number of new partnerships to enhance the IdEA platform including a new platform to help people to invest back in their communities of heritage through a partnership with GlobalGiving that highlights investment projects that benefit developing communities. IdEA also announced a partnership with MentorCloud, which connects mentors in the United States with youth around the world, as well as a volunteer matching service to help place U.S.-based diasporans into volunteer opportunities in communities of heritage. And under a new IdEA Fellows program, USAID announced the Diasporas Development Initiative, a public private partnership with Accenture and Cuso International in which highly-skilled diapora professionals will be recruited to do volunteer assignments in their countries of origin or heritage.
In addition to these partnership, IdEA helped launch or support four competitions: the Caribbean IdEA Marketplace, which would provide $100,000 matching grants to projects that foster local and diaspora business partnerships in the region; the African Diaspora Marketplace, underwhich USAID awarded 17 entrepreneurs with business development support and grant funding to launch businesses in Africa; the Latin American Idea Partnership (La Idea), an effort of S/GPI, USAID and multiple private sector partners to foster collaboration between entrepreneurs in the United States and Latin America; and the Pacific Islands diaspora Marketplace to enhance and deepen collaboration in this region.
2013 will bring even more momentum to this initiative. The 3rd annual Global Diaspora Forum, which will take place on May 14-15, will build on its global alliances and expand from beyond a DC-centered event to a multi-city engagement around the world. By expanding to include cities with robust diaspora communities in the United States and around the globe, the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum will become a truly global event that engages North American-, European-, and African- and Asian-based diaspora communities simultaneously. In addition, we are working on a number of initiatives to engage diaspora communities via innovative means -- including the development of a diaspora volunteer corps and a platform for diaspora philanthropy.
Accelerating Market-Driven Partnerships
In April, Secretary Clinton launched our newest flagship initiative -- the Accelerating Market-Driven Partnerships initiative, or AMP, at the Secretary's Global Impact Economy Forum. This innovative new partnership brings together a cross-sectoral coalition of government, private sector and non-profit actors, with the goal of developing, seeding and scaling innovations that generate revenue opportunities, strengthen communities and protect the environment.
Since AMP's launch, we've set up the Secretariat with the Tides Center and worked with our partners on the initial market assessment to define specific opportunities for collaboration. The initiative is piloting in Brazil and is focusing on promoting sustainable cities through housing in urban centers and electronic waste recycling. In 2013, we look forward to guiding further collaboration among AMP partners to develop solutions through a market-based approach.
Tomorrow's blog will include the final installment of our series about global partnerships in which we highlight other partnership activities that were launched throughout last year. Read our previous entry, and stay tuned for more!
Eric in New Mexico writes:
To honor Hamid Karzai's visit, I guess I gotta remind folks of what he said a long time ago about the "theory of nation building" (for lack of a better term to define the context);
"Without security, nothing can be built."
12 years ago before 9/11 the concept of a "global partnership" to address anything was strictly in the domain of the UN and possibly NATO/and the willing cobbled together in common security to address conflict situations.
We have a "global alliance" of odd fellows to address piracy and terrorism, but yet there are places on this Earth where conflict has raged for generations or more and these problems cannot be addressed in "hands off" way anymore by the US...hoping the parties to these conflicts will somehow get their act together and talk and make peace.
A) Because these conflicts sap the resources of donor nations to humanitarian efforts towards the needy in their own nations.
And the longer they continue the more it costs everyone, involved or not, economicly.
B) If people in government of these United States are going to be discussing gun control of the American population, we the people as well as the "powers that be" among international partners , better be willing to apply that to international law as well in order to get a grip on the level of open conflict on this planet.
C) You create your own reality, or others will create it for you.
D) We are a nation of nation builders on many levels.
Enough said,
Jonathan in Virginia writes:
In light of our budget constraints and the need to cut back our spending, I wanted to ask if the United States is limiting or cutting back the spending or giving of funds to foriegn countries. Especially the funds that are not directly related to the Campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,