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having a tooth extracted tomorrow
I had a wisdom tooth out a couple of weeks ago. That afternoon, I went on a brisk walk. The next day I ran seven miles. Mind you, it didn't really stop bleeding for four days .
Just saying, you'll be fine.
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I had 4 wisdom teeth out under a general anaesthetic.
Did you manage to eat solids afterwards?
I found it annoying enough trying to keep crunchy bits away from one side of my mouth. Can't imagine trying to avoid both sides, top and bottom .
When I was younger I had 4 out and went out and played football in the afternoon. No pain at all but plenty of blood! It was fine by the following day. Could heal a broken leg in 2 weeks, you'll have no issues
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Brendan DeMelle | December 9, 2009
By Brendan DeMelle • Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:57
Fifty young U.S. clean energy activists stormed the stage today in Copenhagen during a live webcast organized by Americans for Prosperity and featuring climate denier Lord Christopher Monckton.
When the youth group interrupted the webcast to deliver the message that real Americans want clean energy and a fair climate treaty, Monckton went ballistic, calling the students "crazed Hitler youth" and "Nazis."
The incident was not likely the intended result Americans for Prosperity hoped for as it launched the COP15 version of its "Hot Air Tour" (a.k.a. denial-a-palooza). AFP sent its team to Copenhagen "to make sure that our side of the story is told." But their live event today – complete with the student protest - was webcast to over forty climate denier rallies taking place in cities across the United States.
SustainUS reports that "a paltry audience of five conference attendees" attended the event to hear Monckton's (planned) speech, with the balance of the audience comprised of AFPers and the youth activists (who entered surreptitiously in small groups before taking the stage with their clean energy message).
The young activists, representing a number of youth action groups including SustainUS, the Sierra Student Coalition, the Cascade Climate Network, and other American youth NGOs, kicked off the protest by holding banners in front of the cameras reading "Climate Disaster Ahead" and "Clean Energy Now."
When AFP staffers ripped the banners out of their hands, the students began a five-minute chant of "Real Americans for Prosperity are Americans for Clean Energy," leaving AFP organizers scratching their heads about what to do.
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips and his camera crew tried unsuccessfully to focus the lens more tightly on Monckton as he continued speaking, hoping to take back control of the event despite the protest in the background. With several of the youth activists clustered around the podium, AFP kept the cameras rolling, continuing to stream the footage to the broader audience back in the U.S.
That's when Monckton let loose, saying live on camera: "You are listening now to the shouts in the background of the Hitler youth."
Monckton's tirade aside, the American youths had a clear message to deliver, highlighting the fact that "clean energy creates jobs." Rachel Barge, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from San Francisco, CA who was the first young person to raise her voice at the event, said afterwards that "These climate action delayers and science deniers are stealing bold, new economic opportunities from the American public."
That sentiment was echoed by Laura Comer, a 21-year-old from Strongsville, Ohio who also participated in the action. Comer said, "We're representing the majority of Americans on this, particularly young Americans. The real America wants clean energy - not more fossil fuel-funded lies about the science."
Update: For some reason, Americans for Prosperity enjoyed the stunt so much, they posted their own video of the protest. Watch AFP's own footage of the "radical protesters" (a.k.a. students with a non-violent, coherent message) as they "attack" AFP, (or so AFP says). Note that Monckton's tirade is not included in AFP's version.
UPDATE: I interviewed Monckton briefly outside the Bella Center about his "Hitler youth" comment. Here's what he had to say (along with some fascinating delusions about coal and oil, which Monckton claims are as clean as wind and solar power):
Freiherr von Mo... replied on Permalink
"Global Warming is a religious cult. Science is about skepticism and proof."
Broad statements and certainly non-sequitur. If you are all about science, then try realclimate.org. That blog is totally unpolitical - and very informative and insightful. And if you arrive at the conclusion that these scientists are cult members, you should give evidence for it. Al Gore produces as much science as the Moncktons, Friends of…, etc. - none. Gore is a figurehead that informs Americans on topics their European counterparts have long picked up on.
So do not blame Gore for the science, blame the scientists. And whether Al Gore is an idiot or not is irrelevant for the issue. And whether Gore and Monckton have a TV debate is also irrelevant for the issue. Get Mann and Monckton/Singer, that will be interesting.
And stop thinking one-dimensional and linear: CO2 is indeed good for you as is a glass of wine. But when somebody pumps 15 bottles (of either)into you, it is likely lethal.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
realclimate.org. That blog is totally unpolitical
LOLOLOL!!!! Yep, with that comment you just confirmed Global Warming is a religious cult.
RC is a political mouthpiece of Al Gore and the whole hockey stick team implicated in Climategate.
They are no more science than, well Gore is!!
Freiherr von Mo... replied on Permalink
Statements, no substance…dismissed!
Bruce Frykman replied on Permalink
Linear, one-dimensional feedbacks
RE: "Broad statements and certainly non-sequitur."
I see, If one is skeptical of what another claims is the revealed truth, then one should never go into "science". Similarly proof is not all that is required of good science. Lacking proof, a strong faith will often carry the day for "science".
RE: "Al Gore produces as much science as the Moncktons, Friends of…, etc."
You must have forgotten that Al Gore Created the internet before he discovered that "Earth is in the Balance" Comparing Al Gore with Monckton isn't much different than comparing Tammy Lee Baker with Mother Terresa; both women of the cloth as it were.
RE: "European counterparts have long picked up on"
Yes they picked up on Stalinism, Hitlerism, Facsism, and all the other ugly forms of state socialism too, and long before we Americans embraced them. Looks like were beginning to catch up with their latest re-incarnation of state socialist tyranny: Environmentalism.
RE: "try realclimate.org. That blog is totally unpolitical."
You are joking of course, I have been there many times. This is the site that is used as PR flak to justify the 80 Billion bucks that hard working Americans have blown on these useless louts and frauds. They NEVER address the issues. Since you are a fan, tell me how they "prove" that the burning of fossil fuels offers a positive green house feedback to cause runaway global warming? To one not as schooled in their mythology as these louts are I would simply hold that the miniscule portions of greenhouse gases that man adds to the armosphere simply tilts a new equalibrium by the roughly same miniscule amount…Ive never seen a proof otherwise that would alter my opinion.
RE: Blame the "scientists"
Believe me I do. Climatalogy is simply a fraud. We could spend the same 80 billion dollars on them for their Astrology theories and come up with more useful results: ie: The new models prove.."that when the moon is in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars…" is every bit as useful a theory as any predictive theories offered by any of these frauds.
RE; Stop thinking one dimensional and linear.
Boy you sound pretty smart; my integral calc and physics courses never prepared me for such concepts. As one who is trapped in a one dimensional linear world, could you please tell how much our entire atmosphere weighs and then tell me how much of this weight is due to water vapor and how much of its weight is due to man's release of subsurface sequesterd carbon molocules. For you, as one who lives in the multi-dimensional, non-linear world of Al Gore et. al this should be a real piece of cake for you
Freiherr von Mo... replied on Permalink
Science aside, lets take an intuitive approach. How long does it take to compress all this plant CO2 and mature it, until we have coal, gas and oil. Yes, rather long. All of a natural cycle. And then we take coal/gas/oil and flare it at a rather high rate so that that CO2 is re-added to this cycle, but at a unnaturally high rate. One could expect that this compromises the balance of this natural system, which was formerly closed, and is now quasi-open: you stuff too much into it at too fast a pace.
Thats probably the thinking that started the scientific research behind it. How can this all be a fraud aiming to install a socialist world government?
And even if the science was not 100 percent clear, considering the potential consequences of a lack of action, how can people be outright angry against such action, which cannot do any harm other than compromise a wasteful lifestyle. And the Calgary lifestyle, for example, is ridiculously wasteful.
Bruce Frykman replied on Permalink
I like your "intution"
Lets say we had this "natural" system of millions of square miles of prairie grasses that only bison ate, then we kill all the bison, tear up all the natural grasses and replace them all with maize, wheat, barley and oats.
Tell us how this would break the "natural order" but by all means finish up your bowl of corn flakes and your slice of toast first.
I do agree that liberating useless carbon sequestered under the earths surface changes the natural order but thats what men do for a living dont we?
Most of this carbon was on the surface at one time when ther earth had more plentiful life, fewer deserts and simply more life.
So intutitively it is the goal of environmentlism to preserve all the dead places on the earth by keeping carbon safely locked up?
"Save the Sahara" as the new bumber slogan???
Yes indeed liberating carbon liberates the stuff it is made of — ie life.
More carbon in the oceans means more fish food too - what a disaster-
"save our seas - kill the fish" another bumper slogan of the left?
More carbon in the ocean
More carbon in the ocean means more acidity in the ocean which means more dead fish.
When we burn carbon, it goes into the atmosphere, where it prevents more heat from escaping into space, which causes the earth including the oceans to warm up, which causes climate change.
Don't try to figure out the science for yourself - it's clearly beyond you.
Bruce Frykman replied on Permalink
RE: "More carbon in the ocean means more acidity in the ocean which means more dead fish."
That would be true if life (Phytoplankton) didn't consume the carbonic acid formed when CO2 enters inot solution and turns it into food through the process called "photosynthesis."
In fact Phytoplankton accounts for about half of all photosynthetic activity on Earth.
You see you dont know these things because you are programmed brain dead communist dolts with too much time and too few brains.
Now back to your lessons:
Now phytoplankton is the largest single biomass on earth and is the primary food of "krill" (really just little shrimp). In the Antarctic some 500 million tons of Krill essentially eat all those carbon-filled phytoplanton morning noon and night. More carbon dioxide, more phytoplankton, more phytoplankton…more krill, more krill…
Oh my God! we're all be going to be killed by ever expanding Krill populations, I hear you cry; The new greenie chant will be "Krill kills."
Fortunately krill is the primary food of all Baleen type whales….the ones Jane Fonda is always trying to save.
In addition, krill is eaten by penguins, squid, fish, bigger shrimp, and even humans. I take krill oil as a supliment every day…it promotes brain activity - you should really try it.
Now what of all those whales, shrimps, and fish…thet are mostley eaten and since soem of us are at the top of the food chain we eat all the tings that eat carbon…..oh wait….the new threat will be too little carbon and we'll all die.
Well thats partially true…sooner or later all that wasted carbon (the stuff all life is made of) that's currently under all the dirt will all be liberated. Then its every man for himself 'cause were going to fight over the remaining bits of carbon based food.
PS Ive got lots of guns and know how to use them so dont expect to take my carbon based food to feed your stupid faces.
Now tell me agian, just why do you greenies (communists really) want to "save the deserts" and "starve the whales"?
Ideology not science
'You see you dont know these things because you are programmed brain dead communist dolts with too much time and too few brains.'
With that statement you betray the basis of your thinking and it is the same as Monckton's and as described in the heading to my reply.
'Now back to your lessons:'
Careful. Your patronising tone, like Monckton's, comes from a point of ignorance, at best, or deliberate disingenuity.
'Now phytoplankton is the largest single biomass on earth and is the primary food of "krill" (really just little shrimp).'
Do not confuse phytoplankton with copepods for marine scientists consider those later to be the largest single biomass on earth.
As a whole there is a greater total biomass on land than in the oceans, 1000 billion metric tons compared to 600 billion metric tons. Source:
Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science by Tom Garrison
I suggest that you, and all other AGW deniers find and read a copy, or something similar. This will help you avoid pseudoscience.
"More carbon in the ocean means more acidity in the ocean which means more dead fish."
Here are some videos from Oceana on the destructive effect of increased carbon in our Oceans..
You can take action here…
"I am writing to urge you to protect our oceans and coasts from the devastating impacts of ocean acidification.
Please, use your influence as a negotiator of one of the four largest carbon dioxide emitters to commit to large and rapid reductions in CO2 emissions." http://takeaction.oceana.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=29
One funder of Americans for Prosperity
Americans for Prosperity - the title says it all - a self interest group if ever there was one - of whom you should beware.
Right-Wing Billionaire David Koch Funding SwiftBoat Campaign Against Global Warming Science
Article at Climate Progress:
'In an op-ed in the Boston Globe yesterday, I [Lee Fang] observed that Koch has manufactured a positive image for himself by giving to laudable causes, while at the same time, quietly "funneling tens of millions of dollars to more subterranean efforts that reflect his conservative politics." Despite his funding of the Smithsonian, Koch has done more to politicize and and undermine the public's understanding of science than any other single person. Koch has funded the leading groups dedicated to spreading skepticism of climate change:
– Koch's Americans for Prosperity, the right-wing tea party group which Koch founded in 1984 and continues to finance, has just announced that it will send a team of political operatives to Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. AFP intends to hold a press conference to attack any climate change solution the President promises as a mistake that will "kill jobs here" and "infringe on our personal and national freedoms."
– Koch has funded the Competitive Enterprise Institute, which has been the most aggressive conservative front group heralding hacked e-mails as proof that climate change does not exist.
– Koch funds the "Hot Air Tour," a campaign led by lobbyists stopping in cities across the country to call into question the science underpinning climate change. The tour also features an actual hot air balloon to illustrate their beleif that climate change science is just "hot air."'
Double post
Sorry for the double post. Latency in the internet link caused me to think that the post had not gone the first time.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Americans for Prosperity - the title says it all
Do you have any RRSP's? If you do, you had better expect a prosperous US economy or your investments will evaporate.
irwinbooks.com replied on Permalink
why argue with paid liars?
you should use the comments section to post other ways to disrupt the pro-pollution machine. What events should we be going to and expressing the opinions of real science?
And use this section to post the websites of the head-in-the-sand, paid liars' "science" articles. Or what are their supposed studies?
Don't argue with them. They get paid a few more dollars for each post.
Don't speak with them. Speak with the average reader - the one who is not paid to hide his head.
RickJames replied on Permalink
money? no - I don't believe
money? no - I don't believe it - people comment here because they have spare time
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GRID-Arendal has with UNEP GPA and IADC (International Association for Dredging Contractors) proposed terms of reference for the establishment of a new working group under the auspices of the environmental commission of PIANC – the International Navigation Association.
The task of the Working Group would be to produce a 'state of practice' guidance synthesising the latest science on effects of dredging and port construction activities on vegetative coastal habitats (such as seagrass, mangrove, salt marsh and estuarine wetlands). Guidelines will use case studies to demonstrate techniques for minimising these effects. The Terms of Reference for this working group are currently under consideration and if approved the working group will have two years to complete its work.
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Crew, Union To Raise Autism Awareness
The Columbus Dispatch - April 06, 2013 10:17 AM
A cause close to Mike Lapper's heart will be close to the Crew's feet this afternoon.
When the Crew and Philadelphia meet today at 5 p.m., players from both teams will be wearing special shoelaces to support Autism Awareness Month. For Lapper, one of the Crew's assistant coaches, the gesture means more because his five-year-old son, Tyler, is autistic.
"There's so many different levels on the spectrum," Lapper said. "It's just amazing to me how many people are affected by it: one out of 54 boys. I didn't know those stats before, until my son had autism. When something affects you and hits home like that, you obviously start paying a little more attention to it and give it the attention that you probably should have before."
The process started last season, when the Crew went to Philadelphia for a mid-April match. The Union's head coach, John Hackworth, has an autistic son Keaton, and the club hosted an awareness event during the match.
"Ironically enough it was us who were playing against them," Lapper said. "They had a big thing with puzzle pieces in the audience and people holding them up, and the shoelaces and wristbands and stuff."
The experience made Lapper want to try and bring a similar event back to Columbus. Today's shoelaces are the start of what he hopes will grow into something bigger down the road.
"I'm really hoping that this takes off and is going to serve as a benchmark and that we're going to grow it," he said. "My hope is that maybe we can do something at the stadium, maybe we can do some kind of clinic. I think there's a lot of potential there. I want to get through this weekend and then while the wheels are turning I want to hit it hard and see what we can do maybe this summer and for sure next year. I think there's a lot of potential there."
Yesterday, midfielder Eddie Gaven wore the laces during training to get a feel for them.
"I think it's a great cause," he said. "I'm very happy to do my little part to help out and create some awareness. I think most guys on the team are going to try and wear them and hopefully it raises more awareness for it and we can help out in our own small way."
"The guys have been fantastic and really receptive to wearing the shoelaces," Lapper said. "I understand that your cleats are the tools of your trade, so to change those shoelaces means a lot for a soccer player. In turn, it means a lot for their commitment to helping this cause. It's just bringing awareness to autism and how impactful it can be for the players.
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The Sheridan Lady Broncs 8th grade girls traveling basketball team won the Billings Shootout over the weekend in Billings, Montana.
Pictured from left (backrow), Coach Greg Townsend, Kaycen Townsend, Jamy Shassetz, Katie Campbell, Robbi Ryan, Bailey Bard and Coach Ken Balkenbush; from left (front row) Aubrey Drell, Julia Fenn and McKenna Balkenbush. Robbi was awarded MVP for the tournament and Kaycen and Bailey both received sportmanship awards for the tournament.
BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS - The Sheridan Bronc and lady bronc basketball teams swept victories from billings Senior friday night.
The Lady Broncs ran their record at 10-1 with a 50-42 win in Billings they came back home to host number one Natrona county Saturday, NC won a tight game 52-46.
The Lady Broncs are 10-2 as they open up conference play on the road at Cheyenne South Friday and Laramie Saturday both games will be broadcast live this week on 95.9 FM.
It was a weekend of disappointments for Johnson County's high school teams this past weekend.
In basketball, the Buffalo Bison suffered two losses, 56-52 to Rawlins on Friday, and to Lander 45-36 on Saturday.
The boys now stand at 5-5 on the year.
The Lady Bison also dropped both of their games this weekend. Losing at Rawlins Friday 58-40 and losing at home to Lander 54-33.
The girls are now 4-6 on the season.
The Kaycee Buckaroos, after losing to Midwest Thursday, dropped their games this weekend 81-72 to Tensleep and 61-52 to Big Horn.
They are now 3-8 for the season.
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1 Hockley, Taylor 12 Kelly Walsh 8.28Q 4
2 Eaves, Jessie 11 Worland 8.42Q 2
3 Kassen, Nicci 12 Sheridan High 8.55Q 1
4 Boothe, Kaitlin 11 Kelly Walsh 8.61Q 3
5 Schneider, Mikaela 12 Kelly Walsh 8.71q 3
6 Stepanski, Anisa 9 Gillette 8.84q 2
7 McDonald, Lyndsey 11 Gillette 8.88q 2
8 Saenz, Brittany 11 Gillette 8.93q 1
Buffalo boys lose to Lander 45-36.
Kaycee boys fall to Big Horn 61-52.
Kaycee girls lose to Big Horn 46-44.
1st Quarter: Lady Broncs are tied 16 to 16 against Natrona.
2nd Quarter: Natrona leads the Lady Broncs 30 to 25 at the half.
3rd Quarter: Lady Broncs lead Natrona 41 to 40.
4th Quarter: Natrona defeats the Lady Broncs 52 to 46.
The Sheridan Broncs beat Natrona 55 to 43.
BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS - The Sheridan Broncs and Lady Broncs swept victories from Billings Senior Friday night.
The Lady Broncs ran their record at 10-1 with a 50-42 win in Billings they will play Natrona county this afternoon at 4:30 you can hear the game live on 95.9 FM.
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Gordon follows this devonshire delight to London for traditional scones and clotted cream. He makes a visit to Dublin before heading off to Madrid for an appetizer! In Italy its a pastry and cream on Lake Como. Back in the US it's a creamy delight in Phil.
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Follow That Marshmallow
Experts Melissa Clark and Tish Boyle explain the history of these confections. In Manhattan we taste A Marshmallow Banana Sundae, and in Chicago we taste The Peninsula's specialty. In Aspen, CO it's a S'mores special, and in Vegas we get a treat.
(Episode: FW1B17)
Follow that Truffle
Our journey begins in Alba, Italy, traditional home of the truffle. At the Hotel Savoy in Florence the chef prepares us a truffle dish. In Switzerland Luciano Parolari cooks up fonduta, then we follow these truffles to England, Australia & Las Vegas.
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Follow that Doughnut
Our trek begins at the Doughnut Plant in NYC to learn how to make these pastries. In Sante Fe, NM sample the Native American version, Chicago for the French version, and Hawaii for the Portuguese version. Visit Kirspy Kreme and taste The King's favorite.
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Follow that Stout
At the Guinness storehouse taste beef medallions in a Guinness reduction sauce. At the Dublin Four Seasons Chef Terry White cooks with our Irish stout. In Aspen, CO we enjoy a Guinness chocolate cake, and in Manhattan we get a taste of a Guinness float.
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Follow That Olive
Outside of Seville, Gordon takes a tour of Hacienda Chambergo where he is treated to a traditional Andalucian breakfast. In Madrid Chef Vandelle shows us the many uses of our olives. Next we taste some down under delights, and then head back to the US.
(Episode: FW1B21)
Follow That Cranberry
Gordon starts his journey in NJ, one of the few places perfect for growing cranberries. In Manhattan he tastes his way through several restaurants before hoping over to Hawaii for a tropical taste. Finally, Gordon examines everyone's pick-cranberry sauce (Episode: FW1B22)
Follow That Macadamia Nut
Our naturally nutritious nut starts its trip on the Big Island of Hawaii. We then make a quick hop to the Harbor Bridge in Sydney, before following our nut to Honolulu, Harrod's Food Hall in London, and finally to the Florida Culinary Institute.
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Follow That Cheddar
Sharp or mild, white or yellow, this famous cheese is from the small village of Cheddar, deep in the cool mountains in Somerset, England. We follow this most popular cheese from its birthplace to the quintessential American meal - macaroni and cheese!
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Follow that Cookies
Join us as we celebrate that American phenomenon-the cookie. From Oreo wonderland in the Northeast to a Pacific Northwest take on the classic chocolate chip, we'll traipse across the country in search of the best regional recipes for cookie favorites.
(Episode: FW1B25)
Follow That Holiday
It's the Holiday Season and Gordon is off to travel the globe to try and catch them all! It's Feliz Navidad in Spain, a snowy Christmas in Aspen, an Italian festival in Chicago, a Dicken's Christmas in London and a Channukah celebration in New York City!
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 - Story by Don Hearn | Photos by BadmintonPhoto
It was late in the day but early in the week when the crowd at the 2012 Victor Korea Open began to swell both in numbers and in volume as players battled for the largest prize purse among the five OSIM BWF Superseries Premier events.
At around 8 on Thursday evening, all three courts at the first 2012 OSIM BWF World Superseries Premier event featured tough second-round contests for Korean favourites, three-time champions Jung Jae Sung / Lee Yong Dae (pictured right) in particular.
Actually, though, it was Lee Hyun Il who started to get the spectators' hopes up when he cruised to a 21-11 first-game win over Lin Dan, in the two stars' first meeting since their controversial final in Seoul in 2008 where the Chinese was shown a yellow card during the final for misconduct.
Things began to look dire when Lin Dan evened the score against Lee and, in the next court, Jung/Lee trailed Indonesia's Alvent Yulianto Chandra / Hendra Aprida Gunawan in their second game.
However, the crowd roaring began when Jung/Lee finally pulled level at 18-all and it reached a fever pitch when they nailed the second game home 21-19 to keep their hopes alive.
Just moments later, Ha Jung Eun smashed down the final point to give her and Kim Min Jung the win over China's Cheng/Pan. Unfortunately, the euphoria couldn't give Lee Hyun Il the boost he needed to overcome his 7-13 deficit and he went on to cede the decider to the defending champion.
Jung and Lee, meanwhile, made sure that the deciding men's doubles game was a comfortable anti-climax for their fans and they wrapped up the come-from-behind victory 16-21, 21-19, 21-13.
"At first, Jae Sung and I let our concentration slide and we started to make too many errors," explained Lee Yong Dae after his match.
"Jung Jae Sung's shoulder is still not 100% so we can't play with the formations we are used to but we're accepting that we have to adapt and play differently and we still feel we can produce results."
Lee Yong Dae (pictured left with Pi Hongyan and Peter Gade) was in the spotlight for most of the day, in fact. Even before he and Ha Jung Eun won their mixed doubles match, he had been on court to present two cheques to thoughtfully chosen charities.
Lee presented one cheque for 25 million won to the Korean Elementary School Badminton Federation to be used for the development of young badminton players and another for 10 million won to the France-based Solibad foundation, for use in its various international charity projects.
"I feel that I have a good opportunity to help," said Lee, "as I too worked at becoming a top athlete through difficult circumstances and I wanted to make a donation to up-and-coming badminton players to encourage them to try their best in their sport.
"With Solibad, too, I am aware that there are people in difficult times throughout the world and I am committed to helping in the effort when I have the opportunity.
"All of this, along with the crowd support playing in our home country, really made me want to win today."
Men's doubles had already seen a few other near upsets earlier in the day. 2008 champions Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng faced match point against Thailand's Bodin Issara / Maneepong Jongjit (pictured right) before winning 22-20 in the decider. The energetic Thais' valiant struggle against the mighty Chinese still captured the afternoon crowd's attention and support.
Meanwhile, the actual upsets came when Fang/Lee of Chinese Taipei and Fuchs/Oliver of Germany took out the struggling veteran pairs of Koo/Tan and Kido/Setiawan respectively.
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Martin Fauster has been at the Königshof, where the gourmet restaurant offers spectacular views of Munich's Karlsplatz square or 'Stachus', since 2004. He has succeeded in perfecting the virtue he learned from Hans Haas – the art of omission and paring down to the essentials – thereby developing a style that is entirely his own. Fauster believes in letting the ingredients take pride of place and in using the most delicate preparation techniques to bring out their full character. He seasons sparingly, using as little salt as possible, and his flavours do nothing more than support his main ingredient, lifting it to a higher plane. Fauster's classic-based, technically brilliant cooking is one of the most concentrated produce-centred cuisines in Germany.
One outstanding and quintessentially tart dish is his oyster with apple must and bacon, in which he stuffs the oyster with poached apple to give it more substance and more character. This is accompanied by a lightly whipped apple must, whose gently fermented tartness widens the scope of the iodine-acidic interplay. Another illustration of Fauster's style is his scallop with avocado, white walnut and mushrooms, in which the scallop is very briefly grilled and served almost unmediated. The scallop's distinct taste is wonderfully brought out – enthroned if you will – by the interaction between the sweetness of the avocado and the nuttiness of the walnut. Whisper-thin slices of mushroom give the whole creation a pleasing, earthy foundation.
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This week, we celebrate International Women's Day. According to the World Health Organization, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among women between the ages of 15-44, and nearly 60 percent of the people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa are women. Throughout the week, PEPFAR is highlighting its work in addressing gender and the needs of women in this epidemic.
PEPFAR is working to help girls and women lead healthier lives by uniting against gender-based violence (GBV). Studies from around the world have shown that GBV is a true global health crisis. The data are appalling: over 50 percent of women in Ethiopia and over 30 percent in Peru report experiencing GBV in the last 12 months; over 65 percent of girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and over 35 percent in Haiti report that their first sexual experience was coerced.
GBV prevents women and girls from engaging in safe sexual practices, from disclosing their HIV status, and from seeking care and treatment. In addition, women and girls living with HIV often live with the double burden of fearing violence due to both their gender and their HIV status.
In response to these twin epidemics, PEPFAR provided an estimated $68 million in bilateral support for GBV activities in more than 28 countries in FY 2010. In addition, PEPFAR is now investing in an intensified scale-up of the response to GBV in three countries -- the DRC, Tanzania, and Mozambique. Through these programs we plan to:
• Move beyond GBV pilots to significant scale-up;
• Support screening and counseling for GBV within HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs where appropriate;
• Support comprehensive GBV response packages at all health facilities that can help prevent HIV infection for those who have experienced sexual violence;
• Support GBV prevention programs to address the underlying causes of violence -- and work across sectors (education, police, judiciary, social services);
• Address policy and structural barriers;
• Advance the knowledge base through support for program and intervention evaluation and improve monitoring of activities.
I recently joined Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, on her visit to DRC. It was clear that all of the above are needed to curb both the HIV and GBV epidemics. In particular, I was struck at how aware women in the country are of the link between these two issues, and their call for more action from both their government and the international community.
I visited an HIV hotline that PEPFAR supports. Currently, the staff are only able to respond to approximately 30 percent of the almost 3,000 calls per day, and demand continues to grow. We heard from staff at the call center, most of whom are HIV-positive women, that women are increasingly calling to ask both about HIV and GBV services. Therefore, as part of the GBV scale-up through PEPFAR, the existing hotline will be expanded to respond to all incoming calls, as well as to incorporate answers and referrals to GBV in addition to HIV. It's a great example of a smart investment, stretching our dollars by leveraging our PEPFAR platform to meet another urgent need.
Beyond its contribution to the AIDS pandemic, GBV is simply unacceptable. By addressing both, PEPFAR is improving the status of women and preventing the spread of HIV. These are smart investments that save lives and contribute to a world where women and girls are healthy, safe, and valued.
Lucie K. in the Democratic Republic of the Congo writes:
We are kindly requesting PEPFAR to help us get some practical self defense skills from a group in Kenya known as Dolphin Anti rape,we have tried to get funds to enable them come over but it has not been possible. HIV/AIDS is being easily spread through sexual violence and if we cannot protect ourselves even from civilians then it is going to be difficult to contain the spread. Women and girls easily get raped when they go to fetch water,gather firewood and and even from their day to day activities. Such skills will go a long way in preventing the spread as it is successfully being done in Kenya.
Please help us by enabling these group from Kenya come over to Congo and help us
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Lucie K.
Duncan in Kenya writes:
Yes i concur with Lucie, Sexual violence may look difficult but not all situations are impossible to stop if women,girls and children get equipped with practical skills that can them identify,avoid,prevent and protect themselves from rape.Until you have tried a strategy you cannot know the wonders it has. In Kenya a girl as young as 8 years and a woman as old as 65 years have successfully used the skills to stop rape on their own.
The situation Congo is not very different although some acts of abuse are done by rebels and soldiers, infact civilian men are also culpable
Congo can stop being referred to as the rape capital in the world if women and girls are equipped with such life saving skills,
We are ready to come and help if we can be financially supported in terms of accomodation,travel and maintanance .
Thank you
Laurenzia K. in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
On behalf of other women and girls in Goma i wish to side with the 2 writers one from Kenya and the one from Bukavu.Yes women and girls need such skills that they can use to prevent and protect themselves in the event of attacks because police and justice systems cannot be fully relied upon as they come in when things have already happened.Just imagine the other day a teen age was raped by only one man and i believe if she had some skills to defend herself, she could not have fallen victim.
Current programs taking place are not having any impact on containing the situation as the focus mainly on after rape support which is not a solution but a management strategy. If women and girls get such skills, i am sure there will be a very big difference in the way rape is addressed in Congo.
Where are the donors who care about congo women and girls to bring us these group from Kenya called Dolphin Anti rape.
Thank you
Yours sincerely


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Danny Huston in Magic City episode 6.
Danny Huston in Magic City episode 6.
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Anyone know from which movie is this picture?Actor=Burt Young
and as the title of this movie? pics #69
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Josh Stamberg, an old favorite.
Mark Borkowski - The Perfect Witness (or The Ungodly)
More Josh Stamberg. Gotta love that outline.
I am doing a groups guys and i will need your help with your daddies.Please join and post some pictures .
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Kurt Fuller
Dennis Q
Larry David
Michael Ironside
Simon Cowell
Anyone know if Kevin Dunn's ever showed skin? I've had a crush on him for a long time!
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Any shirtless or nude pictures of Carlo Verdone?He is so hot!
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Here's a website with some paparazzi shots too.
The Company Menfrom which movie are those pics?
Here he is...Peter Bongartz....The name of the series is Flucht ins Paradies:1.Der Taifun.If anyone can more pics or find a way to download the movie tell us .
Ray Stevenson, sex god, on Dexter this season. It's a shame he hasn't gotten naked yet, he's even playing a gay guy.
I figured he was gay, and way just hoping with every episode that he'd get naked!!
I love you Ray
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SEAS Parish plans Lenten events
SEAS Parish in Dunkirk will sponsor the following Lenten events:
During Lent, there will again be the Soup and Scripture series led by Father Dennis and Dan Hillman. The first 10 chapters of St. John's Gospel will be discussed in this six-week series. The text is entitled "I Am the Bread of Life." Sessions will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room beginning Wednesday, Feb. 20 and for five successive Wednesdays at 7 p.m. preceded by a soup and bread supper at 6:15 p.m. (No desserts). Note: maximum of 30 participants, so call the Rectory at 366-1750, as soon as possible. There is no charge, except $8 for the book.
The SEAS bishop has announced this is a year of faith for all Catholics. Parishioners are invited to a talk on this topic and its meaning for the Lenten journey. Deacon Don Weigel, of Christ the King Seminary, will be here on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Rectory Meeting Room to speak to the group about the Catholic faith. Weigel is a professor of theology at the Diocesan Seminary, Christ the King. His topic will be "The Year of Faith and the New Evangelization." There will be a hospitality committee to assist anyone who needs a ride to the church. Call the parish office at 366-1750. Greeters will be available at the doors. Use the rectory doors for entrance. This is an opportunity for all to reflect more on their faith this Lent.


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A throw and blanket is a household staple, and purchasing the right one can make it a home favorite. A throw can serve many purposes, and there are tons of choices. Here are seven suggestions to finding just the right throw or blanket for any room.
- A throw or blanket make great accessories. A colored blanket can add that pop of personality to a boring bedroom, or soften up the flat texture. Try adding a fleece or Sherpa throw over a polyester bedspread for extra dimension.
- Blankets make great gifts for all ages. From a baby to an adult, everyone likes to cuddle up against the soft fabric. You can't go wrong with a solid neutral color that's machine washable. And when in doubt, it never hurts to purchase a throw that's hypoallergenic.
- Blankets can act as accessories outside the bedroom as well. Throw a bold color over a dull, sand colored chair to give it a little life. This with a matching pillow ties in your desired color or theme. Don't be afraid to play around with color. Ombre is a modern style and can break up solid colors that need variety. And you can always find some cool patterns that have an accent of your current color that helps introduce a bolder one.
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- Make your throws personalized by adding monogram stitching. Because throws can be a real keepsake, people will love having something that is personal to them.
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- A lot of throws have matching pillows, so take advantage. Pillows are the ultimate staple for decorating a room, so allow yourself to find a great statement fabric, like chenille, and your favorite color to spread throughout the room. If everything is a solid color and you want something seasonal and modern, try using patterns that incorporate your room's dominant color in a subtle way.


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Sit back, relax and...lose weight? These summer vacation ideas will help you unwind and shape up.
As the lazy days of summer approach, it can be easy to forgo those extra spinning classes at the gym in favor of an extra ice cream sundae or fruity umbrella drink by the pool. After all, what�s better than summer besides summer vacation? But what if a warm-weather getaway could prove to be the catalyst for finally achieving a major fitness milestone or dropping those last 15 pounds? In the spirit of multitasking efficiency, there are scores of vacay options that offer travelers the best of summer fun and relaxation � plus a killer workout. Here are our five faves. Bikini season does last until September, after all. 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And, as always, visitors can expect around seven hours of daily exercise, gourmet meals � and a total body (and mind) transformation. Stays at the Biggest Loser Resort, Niagara are booked in 7-day increments, with rates starting at $2,745 per week for a 400 square-foot, double-occupancy villa and $2,995 per week for a 310 square-foot private room.�Financing is available. �Kicking It Up with the Rockettes� ��The Norwegian Cruise Line�s Breakaway [caption id="attachment_119358" align="alignnone" width="635"] nydailynews.com[/caption] Ever dream of being a famous Rockette dancer, gracefully high-kicking along New York�s Radio City Music Hall stage? Well, here�s your chance to at least train like one, all while cruising the high seas on a dream vacation. On the first sail of every month, two Rockettes will be aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line�s Breakaway ship, leading three morning fitness sessions designed by the world-renowned group. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn the signature choreography during a Rockettes dance class. And for travelers who are unable to sail at the beginning of the month, the Norwegian Breakaway fitness team will host Rockettes-inspired classes on all subsequent trips. Rates for the seven-day cruises sailing from NYC to Bermuda start at $539 per person in June and $799 per person in July. Executive Wellness program, Rancho La Puerta�� Tecate, Mexico [caption id="attachment_119360" align="alignnone" width="770"] elitetraveler.com[/caption] For folks in high-stress jobs, finding the time and space to relax and rejuvenate � while still addressing health and fitness needs � can be incredibly difficult. But, now, a one-week jaunt south of the border to Rancho La Puerta (named #1 Destination Spa by�Travel + Leisure�s�2013 World�s Best Awards) can solve all of that. Through a partnership with San Diego�s Lifewellness Institute, Rancho La Puerta recently launched Executive Wellness, its one-week program designed to alleviate the health problems of high-powered executive guests. At the centerpiece of the program is the Lifewellness physical examination. Then, following the thorough evaluation of the participant's current health status and examination of any future health risks, guests complete a one-week stay at the resort, during which Rancho La Puerta�s fitness and nutrition experts customize a workout and eating plan specific to each individual�s needs. Additionally, Rancho La Puerta just expanded its wellness offerings for 2014 with new spa treatments that include the latest trend of candle oil massages, partnerships with�Juice Beauty�and�PINO Natural Spa Therapy, plus new fitness classes, including Salsa y Salsa, a unique three-hour experience that combines fun, fitness and food at Rancho La Puerta�s culinary center, La Cocina Que Canta. Rates for the Executive Wellness program are $6,950 per person, plus tax. Mountain Biking Scotland Coast to Coast, BikeHike Adventures For fitness enthusiasts who bore easily with standard, lounge-on-the-beach vacation face, BikeHike Adventures has a number of trips designed to keep travelers active and challenged. For the especially ambitious, the Scotland Mountain Biking Coast to Coast trip definitely won�t disappoint. Over the course of 10?days, travelers will bike across the rugged Scottish Highlands, from?Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland to Ardnamurchan on the west coast (the westernmost point of mainland Britain). The route covers 208 miles, with 2,100 ft of ascents and descents, ranging from flowing single-track, to challenging mountain passes and mellow fire roads. ?Along the way, travelers pass ancient pine forests, crumbling castles, stately country estates, famous whiskey distilleries and welcoming local pubs. 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Activities include deep water workouts, sculling, kayaking and hydro-biking, as well as cooking demonstrations, spa services and classes with renowned aquatic experts�Katie Spotz, Mary Quinn and Linda Griffith. Paddleboarding on Lake Austin is a highlight of the cardio program, and after learning the basics of correct paddle technique (including sizing paddles, paddle grip, correct board stance, paddle stroke and skills, turning the board and board balance), guests will have a chance to test their balance with inventive classes such as ABS-olutely Paddleboarding (a group class that features core and abdominal workouts while floating on water), Sunrise Stand Up and Paddle Stretch and Yoga. The weeklong QUENCH program is offered four times in 2014 � June 2-9, July 7-14, August 25-September 1 and September 22-29 � though most of the classes will be offered sporadically throughout the summer. 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Debates of Nov. 18th, 2002
House of Commons Hansard #26 of the 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-17.
- Solicitation Laws
- Public Safety Act, 2002
- The Environment
- Employment Insurance
- Religious Organizations
- The Environment
- Ken Marland
- Government Financial Management
- Sports
- Jocelyne Gervais
- Job Creation
- Agriculture
- Abba Eban
- Émile Ollivier
- Poverty
- Justice
- St. Francis Xavier University
- Osteoporosis
- Coast Guard
- Terrorism
- Kyoto Protocol
- Border Security
- National Defence
- Terrorism
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Public Safety Act, 2002
Government Orders
1:35 p.m.
Pat Martin Winnipeg Centre, MB
Madam Speaker, on behalf of the NDP caucus I am pleased to join the debate on Bill C-17.
We note that Bill C-17 represents just the latest incarnation in a series of bills that have been introduced to try and address the aftermath of 9/11. It is a top of mind issue for every Canadian and for every global citizen as we take necessary steps to add to the security of ordinary Canadians and the sense of security that they should enjoy in a great country like Canada.
Bill C-17, building off of Bill C-42, building off of Bill C-55, building off of Bill C-36 attempts once again to find a reasonable balance between the needed measures that must be taken to give Canadians confidence and those precious personal rights and freedoms by which we define ourselves as Canadians. We believe that we are still struggling to find that balance and we are not satisfied that we are there yet today. We are still very concerned that Bill C-17 may fall under the quote that was referenced earlier, that those who would trade personal and individual rights and freedoms in exchange for short term and temporary security really deserve neither.
If we are willing to compromise the very personal freedoms by which we define ourselves as Canadians for an unproven commodity, we are really being asked to buy a pig in a poke because we are not even sure that the measures that are recommended under Bill C-17 in many ways will be satisfactory or will in fact improve the level of comfort that Canadians enjoy while being secure within our own boundaries. We are not sure that balance has been reached.
Bill C-17 will be an omnibus bill once again and will seek to address the issue of the safety of Canadians in a variety of acts. An enormous number of acts are influenced by the bill, for example the Aeronautics Act, the National Defence Act, the interim order of powers, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Criminal Code, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. That will give an idea to those who might be listening at home how broad and sweeping Bill C-17 really is.
We have to question if the bill has really had enough scrutiny, attention and study. Even though we debated at length Bill C-36, Bill C-55 and then Bill C-42, the same issues that we on the opposition benches have raised over and over again either have not been taken seriously or someone has failed to understand the legitimate points that keep being raised over and over by the people on this side at least.
There are people who have gone the whole broad spectrum of criticism, and there are some who fear that we are starting up that slippery slope to a police state. I do not believe that personally. I think that is badly overstating the issue. We do have to caution when we make fundamental changes to the way we have always done things and the way things have always been treated that there are those who in their zeal or just in their willingness to do their jobs well may take advantage of these measures in areas where they were never meant to be used.
I think of the simple right to protest. I come from the labour movement where it is not uncommon for my colleagues and I to find ourselves in a confrontational situation as we take our arguments to some sort of act of civil disobedience, if one will. Now, especially in what are called new military zones, that type of protest could be seriously limited. The new authorities under Bill C-17 could be exercised to stifle that sort of legitimate protest. I raise that as a point that concerns the trade unionists very much, as did Bill C-55, Bill C-42 and all the other bills leading up to this. That is only one point.
I will speak for a moment to an issue raised by one of the members of the Canadian Alliance. The Alliance believes the police or customs authorities should not have additional powers when it comes to seizing the components of explosives. I disagree 100%. I believe our customs and revenue agents should have the right to seize the makings of explosives, just as much as they have the right to seize a bomb.
As a former blaster in underground and open pit mines, I know that fairly innocuous elements can become very dangerous when put together for the purposes of making a bomb. In the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, which everyone remembers very well, the actual bomb that went off was made with ordinary Prell fertilizer. Anyone with a farming background will recognize that as a fertilizer farmers use every day. Diammonium phosphate mixed with ordinary diesel fuel blew up the Oklahoma federal building. Perhaps I should not use the brand name Prell but that is the common pellet form of that fertilizer.
Frankly, if I saw a customs officer seizing a shipment of Prell fertilizer, the purposes of which could not be clearly explained, I think those revenue agents would be doing us all a service to at least use added scrutiny when they see that type of material crossing our border. That is one element of Bill C-17 with which I have no objection at all. In fact, I applaud the initiative.
We believe that the broadening of the new military zones goes far beyond what is necessary. We note that the new military zones designated by order in council would include the Esquimalt military base and the area surrounding it, areas around Halifax, et cetera. We recognize that our military bases need to have additional scrutiny because if we are to be targeted in any way, our military zones would have to be viewed. We also think this could cross a line between what is needed and what may be used in another way.
I have seen anti-nuclear protestors outside the Nanoose Bay installations, for instance, on Vancouver Island. They were peaceful protestors who simply disagreed with allowing American nuclear submarines into Canadian waters. Under the new rules, those peaceful protestors could be hauled away, held without charge and have their personal freedom to protest violated under the bill.
The NDP has spoken out loudly against these additional measures, not all the measures but those we deem to be unnecessary and even questionable and of questionable benefit. No one has really been able to demonstrate to us why all these measures are absolutely necessary.
It was perfectly understandable after 9/11 that the government used a fairly scattergun approach. North America and our American colleagues were under attack. For all we know that same level of alert should still be in place today. However we are using a completely scattergun approach and, in our effort to cover the bases necessary, we believe we are going too far in covering things that may not have been necessary and may have been frivolous. A more cynical person would say that we are trying to achieve measures that could not be achieved through the normal course of legislation by giving additional powers to police and to officers, which the country would normally balk at.
The new tax on air transportation is one example where we believe the government took advantage of a desperate situation to initiate a tax grab that never would have been tolerated under normal circumstances. Under the guise of this renewed need to resecure our borders, we believe it snuck this new cash cow under the wire.
Let me just state for the record that the NDP caucus still opposes Bill C-17. We have serious reservations. We question the motivation of the introduction of many of these clauses. We look forward to having the opportunity to address them further.
Public Safety Act, 2002
Government Orders
1:45 p.m.
Peter Adams Peterborough, ON
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Bill C-17, the public safety act.
The bill, which was introduced in the House last Thursday, is an improved package of public safety initiatives in support of the government's anti-terrorism plan.
The proposed public safety act 2002 contains key provisions that will increase the Government of Canada's capacity to prevent terrorist attacks, protect Canadians and respond swiftly should a significant threat arise.
The proposed public safety act replaces the old Bill C-55 which was introduced this past spring but died on the order paper when Parliament prorogued in September. The proposed act retains key principles of Bill C-55 and notably would amend two acts that fall within the responsibilities of the Minister of Natural Resources: the National Energy Board Act and the Explosives Act. Like my colleague, I will be speaking to the technical aspects of the proposed legislation.
As hon. members will recall, the federal Explosives Act regulates the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of commercial explosives along with aspects of their transportation. Natural Resources Canada's, NRCan, primary mandate is to ensure the health and safety of workers in the industry and the health and safety of the general public.
The proposed amendments to the Explosives Act are the same as the amendments set out in Bill C-55 and are aimed at protecting Canada's explosives supply from criminal and terrorist interest. Proposed are: new measures to control the acquisition and possession of explosives by potential criminal or terrorist interests; to track the consumer sale of components of explosives, such as ammonium nitrate, which was mentioned by my colleague; and to introduce export and in-transit permit requirements to complement the current import permit regime.
This will assist in Canada's eventual ratification of the Organization of American States' inter-American convention against the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, ammunition, explosives and other related materials in the OAS convention, which was signed in November 1997.
I would now like to take the opportunity to clear up some misconceptions which we have heard in the House about the proposed amendments to the Explosives Act during second reading debate of the previous bill in the last session, Bill C-55.
The reason that inexplosive ammunition components--inexplosive means non-explosive components of ammunition such as cartridge cases and bullets--are proposed to be defined and included for control under the Explosives Act is that the OAS convention captures such components in its definition of ammunition. In addition, to complete rounds of ammunition, the OAS definition also includes the propellant powder, primer, cartridge case and projectile.
The OAS regime is based on a system of import, export and in-transit licences aimed at protecting the shipment of firearms, ammunition, explosives and other related materials within the Americas from loss or diversion to criminal or terrorist interests.
This is already a known problem in some Central and South American states. For that reason, the Organization of American States, the OAS, felt it necessary for the convention to address this issue on an America-wide basis. Once the proposed amendments to the Explosives Act are enacted, Canadian importers of small arms ammunition will need to amend their existing explosives importation permits to include cartridge cases and projectiles.
There is no intention to ban, severely control or impose any further restrictions on domestic commerce if the goods were lawfully manufactured or imported.
The proposed controls for curbing illicit manufacture and trafficking of explosives are not intended to burden lawful shooting activities.
While ammunition propellant, such as smokeless powder, will continue to be defined and regulated as an explosive under the Explosives Act, no additional domestic requirements for the shipment, storage and possession of lawfully imported or manufactured cartridge cases and projectiles are intended. These proposed amendments will not adversely impact lawful shooting activities in Canada.
I would now like to turn my attention to the proposed amendments to the National Energy Board Act contained in part 14 of Bill C-17. This is the other aspect of NRCan's responsibilities in these matters.
Given the events of September 11, 2001, the Government of Canada needs to clearly define the powers of the National Energy Board with respect to security. I would like to make it clear that safety and security are related but they are not the same thing.
The National Energy Board currently has the mandate to regulate safety of interprovincial and international pipelines and international power lines. The amendments to the National Energy Board Act would provide the board a clear statutory basis for regulating the security of energy infrastructure under its jurisdiction.
The board's authority to regulate security would only apply to those pipelines and facilities that fall under federal jurisdiction. Production, treatment, refining, storage and internal distribution clearly fall under provincial jurisdiction. The proposed amendments do not apply to these facilities.
The amendments proposed to the National Energy Board Act are the same as the amendments set out in the old bill, Bill C-55, which lapsed. They would expand the National Energy Board's mandate to regulate security of installations and would provide the NEB with a clear statutory mandate to: order a pipeline company or certificate holder for an international power line to take measures to ensure the security of the pipeline or the power line; to make regulations respecting security measures; to keep information relating to security confidential in its orders or proceedings; to provide advice to the Minister of Natural Resources on issues related to security of pipelines and international power lines; and, finally, to waive the publication requirements for applications to export electricity or to construct international power lines if there is a critical shortage of electricity.
The board's inspectors would be given additional authority to make orders with respect to security matters. The ability of the board to keep sensitive industry security information confidential is essential to the exercise of regulatory responsibilities for security. The amendments therefore contain a provision enabling the board to take measures to protect information in its proceedings or in any order.
There are two tests for exercising that authority. These matters, as in other areas of security, are a matter of balance. It is essential for the board to maintain confidentiality with regard to security measures.
In conclusion, the amendments to the National Energy Board Act and to the Explosives Act contained in Bill C-17 would contribute to the safety and well-being of Canadians and provide us with better tools to address and better protect ourselves from terrorism.
The Environment
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Larry Bagnell Yukon, YT
Madam Speaker, I wish to congratulate the Gwich'in chiefs and other heroic Canadians who are in Ottawa today after marching on Washington, D.C. Saturday to protect the porcupine caribou herd from oil drilling in their calving grounds in the 1002 lands of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This herd sustains a civilization that is thousands of years old and is one of the hallmarks of Canada's proud diversity.
I would like to commend the efforts of northerners like Fred Carmichael, grand chief of the Gwich'in tribal council; Peter Ross, chief of the Gwichya Gwich'in; Abe Wilson, chief of the Tetlit Gwich'in; Joe Linkletter, chief of the Vuntut Gwich'in; Ken Madsen, the walk coordinator; Wendy and the kids, Abe, Malcolm and Norma Kassi.
I was pleased to join them in Washington this past week to raise awareness of the calving grounds of the porcupine caribou herds. I wish to commend all the participants in the walk for their hard work so far.
Because of the recent elections in the United States it is important all of us here in Parliament redouble our efforts. The Canadian government has always supported this fight and we must all keep up a great fight.
Employment Insurance
Statements By Members
November 18th, 2002 / 1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Scott Reid Lanark—Carleton, ON
Madam Speaker, for the third time in a year I am rising in the House to bring attention to the fact that despite repeated assurances the federal government is failing to meet its service delivery standards in the processing of employment insurance benefits.
It was on September 28, 2001, that I first stood in the House to point out that laid off workers in eastern Ontario were having to wait on average 42 to 56 days to have their claims processed despite the fact that the stated goal of the government was to process such claims in 28 days. A year later nothing at all has been done to lower the waiting period. The average performance level is still twice the waiting period promised by the government and that is simply unacceptable.
The unemployed in my riding and elsewhere should not have to pay the price for the Human Resources Development Department not being able to manage its internal affairs. I have been waiting a year for the minister to address this situation.
Will laid off workers in this part of the country have to wait another year for the government to simply meet its publicly stated promise of performance?
Religious Organizations
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Colleen Beaumier Brampton West—Mississauga, ON
Madam Speaker, Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh .
On Saturday I attended a blood donor clinic at the Dixie Gurdwara in Mississauga. Response to the clinic was so overwhelming that wait times were upward of three hours and many were turned away.
While there I witnessed the lessons of giving taught by Guru Nanak being observed by young and old alike. "The gift is in the giving" is a belief that is practised by Sikhs around the world. They feed the homeless and provide lodging, they raise money for hospitals and care for the sick, all with no publicity and no fanfare.
Tomorrow is the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and I invite all members to join me in wishing all Sikhs a joyous holy day. Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh .
The Environment
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Peter Adams Peterborough, ON
Madam Speaker, national parks and marine conservation areas protect Canada's fabulous biological diversity. They also protect drinking water for downstream communities, provide habitat for 402 endangered species and diversify regional economies by providing long term jobs in remote areas.
They enable aboriginal communities to realize their goals for cultural, economic and ecological sustainability. In addition, they provide and present to Canadians and visitors from overseas ecologically significant examples of wilderness heritage.
We lose the equivalent of three football fields of pristine wilderness every hour. It is critical that the government move swiftly on the throne speech commitment to greatly expand our parks on land and at sea. This commitment must be fully funded in the budget.
Ken Marland
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Lynne Yelich Blackstrap, SK
Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize today the achievement of Mr. Ken Marland, a teacher at Buena Vista Elementary School in my riding of Blackstrap.
Two days ago Mr. Marland received the Governor General's Award of Excellence in teaching Canadian history. He and five other recipients were selected from a field of more than 150 candidates from across Canada. Mr. Marland's innovative approach to helping children learn goes far beyond traditional classroom routines.
Rather than dictate lessons directly from a textbook Mr. Marland utilizes hands-on learning and real life examples to motivate his young students to learn about Canada's rich history. By fostering an enthusiastic love of learning Mr. Marland is giving his students a chance to grow and develop throughout their lives. What a wonderful gift.
I invite all members to join me in paying tribute to one of Canada's premier teachers, Mr. Ken Marland.
Government Financial Management
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Robert Bertrand Pontiac—Gatineau—Labelle, QC
Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to announce that a new study on world economic trends shows that Canada is once again a model to follow.
Indeed, the Conference Board of Canada notes the Liberal government's sound financial management. We succeeded in avoiding the world economic slowdown. Our performance in the area of job creation and economic growth is one of the best. In 2002, over 400,000 new jobs have been created in Canada.
This study merely confirms what Canadians already knew: this government's prudence, accountability and sound management are yielding results.
Today, I want to congratulate our government and encourage it to keep up its excellent work.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nunavut, NU
Madam Speaker, last Wednesday night there were Nunavut flags being waved proudly during a Hershey Cup All Star Series game at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau. In front of an enthusiastic crowd the WHL Eastern Conference team defeated the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Conference team by a score of 5 to 2.
Jordin Tootoo of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, was a key player for his WHL team and was cheered on by his proud mother, Rose, who was joined by many equally proud supporters from Nunavut, some who flew down the great distance for the occasion. We were probably the loudest fans at that arena. Jordin is an excellent role model for Nunavut youth and we wish him well for the rest of his season.
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jordin Tootoo and his teammates.
Jocelyne Gervais
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Pauline Picard Drummond, QC
Madam Speaker, the Syndicat des agricultrices du Centre-du-Québec has named Jocelyne Gervais, a resident of Saint-Guillaume, female farmer of the year 2002.
Mrs. Gervais works on the farm with her husband and does various tasks, in addition to managing the accounts of their farm and negotiating bank loans.
A dynamic woman, Jocelyne Gervais is also very involved in her community. She is active in many social clubs, in addition to being chair of the board of the Caisse populaire Cavignac.
I hope that her example will encourage other women to become actively involved in their community.
Congratulations to Jocelyne Gervais, the female farmer of the year for the Centre-du-Québec region.
Job Creation
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Raymonde Folco Laval West, QC
Mr. Speaker, thanks to the economic climate and industrial and commercial development in Laval, the job market is expected to grow by 33,500 jobs in approximately 500 areas of activity before 2005.
This is excellent news for residents of Laval who are now, or who will soon be, looking for employment. However, 80% of these 33,500 new jobs will require greater knowledge and specialization by those who will be hired.
I am therefore particularly proud of the commitments made by the Government of Canada in its Speech from the Throne, making innovation and employment programs the centrepiece of all government actions.
Whether it be promoting learning on the job, or helping young people with their postsecondary studies, this innovation initiative will definitely provide for improved working conditions for Canadians in the future.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Peter Goldring Edmonton Centre-East, AB
Mr. Speaker, today on Parliament Hill many have gathered to support Canada's farmers.
During the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille sparked civil change and citizens' rights, in particular, the right of farmers to market their grain as they wish. Reform was sought because French farmers were previously told how and where to sell their grain. French farmers received marketing freedom 200 years ago.
This same rights scenario is the reason for the symbolic "storming of the Bastille" today: freedom and equality for Canada's farmers. This freedom still eludes some of Canada's farmers who have suffered discrimination and imprisonment in their belief that all Canadians should be treated equally. National unity uncertainty is fostered by inequality of people and of livelihoods. All Canadians deserve and expect to be treated equally.
Today we call on our government to listen, listen to the call for equality, listen to Canada's farmers, and listen to the people of Canada.
Abba Eban
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, Israel and the international community mourn today the death of one of the greatest statesmen and diplomats of the 20th century, Abba Eban.
South African born and Cambridge educated, Abba Eban played a decisive role--joined in by Canadians Justice Ivan C. Rand and Lester Pearson--in securing support for the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 1947 calling for the establishment of a Jewish state and a Palestinian state.
As Israel's long time ambassador to the United Nations from 1949 to 1959, and as its foreign minister from 1966 to 1974, a period which spawned the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War, Eban became known as the "Voice of Israel", resonating with its unique combination of Churchillian rhetoric and Shakespearian literacy. But even that was an understatement. Indeed, he was the voice of humanity, and his entire being was suffused with the commitment to peace between Jews, Arabs and Palestinians.
A distinguished academic, a prolific scholar, the unparalleled chronicler of his people and his country, and of civilization itself, his voice for peace is very much missed today. We have lost a great human being. We shall not see the likes of him again.
Émile Ollivier
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Yves Rocheleau Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, eight days ago, author Émile Ollivier passed away. Journalists, literary critics and friends paid tribute to him and bade farewell to this sociologist, teacher and author.
Émile Ollivier was born in Haiti. He chose to live in Quebec so that he could live in French. He was a great lover of the French language.
Quebeckers can pride themselves on the contributions by those like Émile Ollivier, who came from afar to take part in building a society that is rich and modern, thanks to its diversity. A society in which many flourish in harmony with their new surroundings, while maintaining bonds with their motherlands. The works of Émile Ollivier have left an impression, and will continue to do so, on generations of Quebeckers.
I extend my condolences to his wife, Marie-José Glémaud, his daughter, Dominique, and his granddaughter, Mélissa, and to all those who, with the passing of Émile Ollivier, have lost someone they loved and admired.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Bev Desjarlais Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, this year the Thompson Corps of the Salvation Army celebrated its 40th anniversary. I would like to extend my congratulations to the members of the corps and its volunteers for their hard work and determination.
The Thompson Corps began in the basement of a home and it has grown from its humble beginnings to provide community services, such as the local thrift store, the food bank and the emergency shelter. With the hard work of corps members and community volunteers, the Salvation Army raises money through its Red Shield Appeal and in the upcoming holiday season through its Christmas kettles.
In addition, the Thompson Corps and the Salvation Army, nationally with other organizations throughout Canada, provide Christmas food hampers to families in need. Regrettably, the number of families in need has grown as the problem of poverty has continued to escalate in Canada. More and more people in this country are forced to work two and three jobs just to survive.
The Liberal government needs to finally make good on its promises to help impoverished children and their families.


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