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Debates of April 14th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #25 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was international.
- Question Period
- Firefighters
- Earthquake in China
- Le Trou du Diable Microbrewery
- Multiculturalism
- World Curling Championship
- Bullying
- National Engineering Month
- Gilles Denis
- Railway Crossing Safety
- Vaisakhi
- Leader of the Bloc Québécois
- Day of Pink
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Ethics
- Poland
- Taxation
- Ethics
- Access to Information
- Canada Health Act
- Ethics
- Access to Information
- Rights & Democracy
- Afghanistan
- Haiti
- Taxation
- Industry
- Ethics
- Government Appointments
- Research and Development
- Rights & Democracy
- Railways
- British Columbia Economy
- Broadband Canada Program
- Automotive Industry
- Taxation
- Ethics
- Competition Bureau
- Points of Order
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- National Appreciation Day Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Federal Spending Power Act
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- Canada Post Corporation Act
- An Act to Prevent Coercion of Pregnant Women to Abort (Roxanne's Law)
- Proactive Enforcement and Defect Accountability Legislation (PEDAL) Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Business of Supply
- Committees of the House
- Climate Change Accountability Act
- Seeds Regulations Act
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Department of Public Works and Government Services Act
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for St. John's South—Mount Pearl.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Garry Breitkreuz Yorkton—Melville, SK
Mr. Speaker, I hope we can take a moment today to pay tribute to Canada's firefighters.
During a recent meeting with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, I was shocked to hear that the vast majority of volunteer fire departments are having trouble recruiting and maintaining their memberships.
The Canadian fire services include 3,492 fire departments and more than 90% of them are volunteer departments. In fact, of Canada's 108,000 firefighters, some 85,000 are volunteers.
I believe that this government will keep Canada's emergency service personnel vibrant and well equipped.
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs presented our government with the 2010 agenda for action and I hope we will support this agenda to an extent that is practical during these difficult economic times.
Our government recognizes the excellent services Canadians receive from our firefighters. We owe it to them to carefully examine the 2010 agenda for action to protect ourselves and future generations.
Earthquake in China
Statements By Members
April 14th, 2010 / 2 p.m.
Bryon Wilfert Richmond Hill, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the people of China in mourning the deaths of hundreds who have been killed by the devastating effects of the earthquake that has hit Qinghai province.
The quake, measuring at least 6.9 in magnitude, struck the mountainous region injuring about 10,000 people, collapsing schools, office buildings and thousands of homes. Many more people remain trapped and the toll is expected to rise.
My thoughts and condolences go out to the people of China who have been affected by this tragedy and to Canadians who have family and friends living in the province of Qinghai.
In the hours and days ahead Canada and the international community may be called upon to commit resources and assist in the rescue efforts. Our prayers and thoughts are with those people.
Le Trou du Diable Microbrewery
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jean-Yves Laforest Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC
Mr. Speaker, I was very pleased to learn that Le Trou du Diable, a Shawinigan microbrewery, won the silver award for its seasonal beer, La Grivoise de Noël, at the prestigious World Beer Cup competition, which was held in Chicago the weekend of April 10.
I am extremely proud of this innovative regional company, in particular because it is the first small Quebec brewery to win an award at this competition, which experts refer to as the Olympic games for beer. This year, 3,330 beers were presented by 642 breweries from 44 different countries.
This outstanding recognition shows just how impressive our regional products are, and how important it is to support their production. The artisans at Le Trou du Diable promote these products, as well as buying local, for which I am very grateful. Congratulations to Isaac Tremblay and André Trudel; your work is inspiring.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Tony Martin Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Mr. Speaker, two recent events in Sault Ste. Marie highlight the growing multicultural diversity of our community. The Algoma Multicultural Centre hosted a successful dinner featuring food, music and dancing from several traditions and the ever growing 4th Annual Passport To Unity drew over 3,000 people for its celebration of traditional food and art.
For years, the Labour Council and steelworkers have held an anti-racism day promoting this diversity with a very clear message of understanding and tolerance. The Baha'i Faith has taken a leadership role in promoting interfaith celebration and dialogue.
All of this has helped Algoma University evolve as a centre of cultural and international exchange. New organizations are working to make Sault Ste. Marie a welcoming place where we appreciate the richness of each nationality, our customs and their talents. Sault Ste. Marie is experiencing an influx of new citizens from many different parts of the world.
It is all about community. We want to celebrate and connect the many faces of Canada within our community.
World Curling Championship
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Greg Rickford Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, it has been another great year for Canada's curling teams at the Olympics and our recent success at the World Curling Championship in Italy.
Spring is in the air, but the curling season is not over yet. This weekend it is time to rally behind our Canadian seniors men and women teams who are heading to the 2010 World Senior Curling Championship in Russia.
I want to make special mention of the fact that Andrea Ronnebeck from Kenora is one of the team managers.
Our government is committed to building a stronger Canada by encouraging seniors to be role models and to be active contributors to society, including competitive sports. The World Senior Curling Championship organizing committee and the Government of Canada share a common interest in the well-being of seniors.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, please join me in sending best wishes for the teams, coaches, managers and volunteers for proudly representing Canada, and proudly representing Canadian seniors on sports world stage.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Lise Zarac LaSalle—Émard, QC
Mr. Speaker, today is Canada's Anti-Bullying Day, also known as Pink Shirt Day. The tradition of wearing pink shirts to protest bullying originally started in 2007, when students at a Nova Scotia high school took a firm stand against bullying.
On his first day of school, a grade 9 boy was bullied and harassed simply for wearing a pink shirt.
On the very next day, following the leadership of grade twelvers, hundreds of students from that high school started wearing pink shirts to symbolize their stand against bullying.
This story is proof that intimidation and bullying can be overcome. It is proof that little tyrants can be defeated when people of goodwill take up a cause. Intimidation has no place in our society, whether it comes from adults or children.
By standing together, we can defeat bullies.
National Engineering Month
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pierre Lemieux Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
Mr. Speaker, as a mechanical engineer who served for 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch, I would like to acknowledge the contribution that engineers are making today to Canadian society and will continue to make in the future.
Last month was National Engineering Month. This year's theme of "Designing the Future" is very timely as we look forward to creating the jobs of the future. This annual celebration of Canadian engineering excellence promotes engineering as an important career choice for youth. As engineers, they will discover that they can shape the way Canadians live, work and play.
I invite my colleagues to recognize the valuable role that engineers play in protecting the safety and quality of life of all Canadians, and to encourage our youth to consider engineering as part of their future.
Gilles Denis
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, on January 27, I had the opportunity to participate in the official opening of Cookshire's new IGA. This IGA, which emphasizes buying local, is the first to be LEED-certified for the sustainable management of its facilities. It is also the first to use a green refrigeration system, the Eco2-System.
The owner, Gilles Denis, was recognized by Quebec's National Assembly for his exceptional volunteerism. He has organized many music concerts and promoted numerous beautification projects. He also helps out with the Haut-Saint-François RCM employee appreciation evening as well as Loisirs Cookshire.
On behalf of the Cookshire and Compton—Stanstead community, I would like to wholeheartedly thank and congratulate Gilles Denis. His legendary involvement and extraordinary generosity have made him not only an exceptional volunteer, but also an exceptional person.
Railway Crossing Safety
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mike Allen Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, every day, thousands of Canadians, including the good people of my riding of Tobique—Mactaquac, drive across rail tracks on their way to work, to visit family or to drop kids off at school.
Today, our government is investing in their safety.
This morning, we announced $11 million to upgrade 155 high priority rail grade crossings right across Canada, including near St. André and Grand Sault.
This is yet another example of how Canada's economic action plan is helping Canadians and making a difference in their communities. This investment is already producing a positive effect. In 2009, there were 36% fewer deaths and serious injuries than in the previous year in Canada.
One accident is too many, but our government is taking concrete steps to keep Canadians safe.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Sukh Dhaliwal Newton—North Delta, BC
Mr. Speaker, today Canadians from across the country are celebrating Vaisakhi and the birth of Khalsa.
Today is one of the most holy days for the followers of the Sikh faith as it commemorates the creation of Khalsa and the Sikh Nation by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699, when Sikhs were given a clear identity and a code of conduct to live by.
On April 17 Dashmesh Darbar Gurdwara will host North America's largest Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey, where over 100,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds will come together to celebrate our diversity.
I ask all members of this House to join me in wishing a very Happy Vaisakhi and a Happy Khalsa Day to all.
Leader of the Bloc Québécois
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bernard Généreux Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Mr. Speaker, the latest Olympic Games made Quebeckers prouder than ever to be Canadian, but the Bloc Québécois leader is doing his best to ensure that their pride does not have lasting consequences for federalism in Quebec.
The Bloc leader's cross-Canada tour, which is wrapping up this week in Vancouver, is proof of that. One wonders whether he plans to ask the province that hosted the latest Olympic Games to separate from Canada, just as he invited Newfoundland and Labrador to separate during his recent visit to that province.
The Bloc leader should heed advice from the founding father of the Bloc Québécois, the former premier of Quebec, Lucien Bouchard, and concentrate on Quebec's true priorities, which include the economy.
That is what Quebec needs, and that is exactly what the Conservative government has delivered with its economic action plan.
Day of Pink
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bill Siksay Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Mr. Speaker, today is the Day of Pink, the international day against bullying, discrimination and homophobia. It calls for an end to bullying of all kinds, and the end to discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual youth. It is a celebration of diversity in our schools and communities.
This day originated after an incident at a Cambridge, Nova Scotia school where a student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The next day many students wore pink in solidarity with him.
This important initiative is now spearheaded by Jer's Vision, an organization that works with thousands of youth through over 40 programs and which today celebrates its fifth anniversary.
GLBTT youth often face persecution, bullying and violence, which causes some to drop out of school, suffer serious depression or attempt suicide. We must act against homophobic, lesbophobic, transphobic and misogynistic bullying and discrimination and stand in solidarity with GLBTT youth and their friends, families and allies on this important day and in this important struggle.
Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Tom Lukiwski Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, SK
Mr. Speaker, now that it has been a year since the Liberal leader said, "We will have to raise taxes", it is no wonder that there are unhappy Liberals.
We know that the Liberal leader had MPs ignore his divisive motion in the House. We know that Liberals meet in Ottawa restaurants to talk about removing their leader, but the most recent example takes the cake.
Yesterday, the Liberal MP for St. Paul's gave a slide show presentation to an audience in Chicago, Illinois that suggested she was a minister of state. That same presentation was on her parliamentary website as of this morning. We do not know if it was meant to be a job application or a slip of the mind to the days of the Liberal sponsorship scandal, but the member is clearly unhappy.
Either way, we know one thing for sure. If the Liberal leader continues his year-long endeavour to raise taxes and kill Canadians' jobs, the slide show of the MP for St. Paul's will never be accurate again.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government refuses to come clean about why it demoted the former minister for the status of women and expelled her from caucus.
The Conservatives will only say that the matter is being investigated; they refuse to say what the member for Simcoe—Grey is alleged to have done. This is a far cry from the transparency they promised. Instead, the Conservatives are trying to cover up the matter, hoping that voters will forget about the scandal, just as they have done with the Afghan detainee file. They are washing their hands of it and turning the matter over to another authority. By doing so, they are leaving the door open to widespread speculation.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister should have used this opportunity to appoint a new minister for the status of women and show some willingness to make progress on women's issues, particularly pay equity and assistance to women's advocacy groups. But the idea likely did not even cross his mind. This shows once again not only his lack of transparency, but also his complete indifference regarding the concerns of women.


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Wayland recently hosted a "Heroes to Hometowns" meeting held at our WBU building in Tucson. This is a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist severely injured soldiers as they reacclimatize to their communities. It is a very difficult and challenging task.
We were privileged to listen to a presentation by the leader of this group - Kathy Pearce. She became involved because her son is one of the injured soldiers returning home. He was in a vehicle that was hit by a roadside bomb and he lost both legs and part of an arm. He spent two and a half years in hospitals recovering. Even today, Kathy says they never know if a day will be a "good" one or a "bad" one for him.

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I recently came across some stunning photo slideshows at Surfline – aerial shots of the Southern California coast. (They require you to watch a short ad before viewing the slideshow – sorry about that.)
Riptide near La Jolla
- A Sky-High Look at the California Mega-Swell
- Chronicling the California Swell from 1100 feet
- A Bird's-Eye View of an Early Winter Swell in California
The photos are geared towards surfers, but there's great stuff for swimmers as well. Or for anyone – I can't imagine who wouldn't be awed by the power and beauty of the ocean and this magnificent stretch of coast.
My Dad surfed some of those same breaks (in Ventura County) on his longboard in the '60s. I, on the other hand, never spent much time in the ocean as a kid – despite growing up in Santa Barbara. And I never learned to surf properly. Guess I was too busy in the pool?
In several of these photos Catalina Island is clearly visible on the horizon. Shortly after midnight this August 25th I'll set off from that distant shore – and attempt to make up for lost time.


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Mobile phones--whether 'smart' or otherwise--utilize a wide variety of cables to connect to their power sources, transfer data, and send audio and video content. Keeping track of the various acronyms and variations can be difficult, however, and there are few things more frustrating than bringing home a new device only to discover that you're missing a cable essential to its use.
The vast majority of modern cell phones utilize USB ports and cables. The reasoning is simple: USB allows for the transfer of both data and power, often simultaneously, so a single port will take care of all of the major transfer requirements of a phone. Not all USB connections are the same, however.
USB cables vary in plug size, shape, and functionality, but the three most common variations you're likely to encounter are: mini-USB, micro-USB, and unique (or proprietary) brand-specific connectors. Mini- and micro-USB are distinguished by slight variations in size and performance (the latter is smaller and more efficient, and is now heavily favored). Proprietary connectors, as in the 30-prong shape used by Apple, require specific cables and adapters, and often feature expanded functionality. For the full range of cables used among mobile phones (including HDMI, 3.5 mm audio, and RCA) read on.
Mobile phones--whether 'smart' or otherwise--utilize a wide variety of cables to connect to their power sources, transfer data, and send audio and video content. Keeping track of the various acronyms and variations can be difficult, however, and there are few things more frustrating than bringing home a new device only to discover that you're missing a cable essential to its use. Below, we'll cover the common cable types for mobile phones, their uses, and their distinguishing features, so staying connected is easy and simple:
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NMU football: Wildcats looking for third defensive coordinator in three seasons
MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University defensive coordinator Brian Newberry has left the Wildcats football program after one season to take the same position at NCAA Division I Kennesaw State in Georgia, according to a report by The Marietta Daily Journal.
New Kennesaw State head football coach Brian Bohannon announced the hiring of Newberry as the Owls defensive coordinator during a monthly luncheon of the Kennesaw Business Association this week. The Owls won't begin playing football in 2015.
The now former Wildcats coordinator told The Marietta Daily Journal he was happy at Northern and not looking to change jobs, however, he decided to apply for the position based on a recommendation from a friend – Sewanee (Tenn.) head coach Tommy Laurendine.
"I'm very excited about the opportunity," Newberry told The Marietta Daily Journal. "People want to work with people they know and trust. (Coming to Kennesaw State) felt like a good natural fit."
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Newberry replaced Randy Awrey, who left the program after Bernie Anderson was relieved of his duties as head coach following the 2011 season.
Under Ostrowsky and Newberry, the Wildcats finished 4-7 in 2012, ranking 12th in the GLIAC out of 16 teams in scoring defense, total defense, rushing defense, passing defense and third-down defense.
Newberry's 2012 NMU defense ranked fifth in interceptions with 13, but last in sacks with only eight.
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Northern has already posted an opening on its website for an assistant football coach, but did not specifying in the posting the opening is for a defensive coordinator.
The posting does ask under minimum requirements that candidates have "successful defensive football coaching experience at the collegiate level."
Ostrowsky already has a number of strong defensive coordinator candidates on his staff, including assistant head coach and defensive backs coach Joe Ballard, who is entering his seventh season as a Wildcat assistant.
Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Boss, now entering his fourth full-time season, could also be a candidate after coaching the offensive line in 2009 as a student assistant.
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Best Barbecued Meat and Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Jamie Oliver
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All types of meat can be barbecued, but the various cuts have to be treated differently. For instance, thin steaks, pork chops and chicken[ legs cook in a very different way from a whole leg of lamb, pork ribs or a large chicken. If you were to cook them all the same way, the larger cuts would end up nicely cooked on the outside but raw in the middle. Here I'm going to show you how to barbecue larger cuts of meat so they're flavored and moist in the middle and golden and crisp on the outside every time. The thing to remember is to cook the meat through in the oven first, without coloring it, to make it lovely and juicy, then finish it off on the barbecue, basting the meat with the marinade and cooking juices. PS This recipe makes enough marinade for 1 of the types of meat listed in the ingredients. However, I love to do three different types of meat at the same time - if you want to do that, make three times the amount of marinade.]
- For the marinade:
- 1 heaped teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 5 cloves
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bunch fresh thyme or lemon thyme, leaves picked
- Bunch fresh rosemary, leaves picked, a few whole sprigs reserved
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 bulb garlic, broken into cloves and peeled
- 4 heaped teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup organic tomato ketchup
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 bay leaves
- 1 (3-pound) free-range or organic chicken, spatchcocked or 1 (7-pound) leg of lamb, on the bone, slashed evenly 1/4-inch deep or 4 1/4 pounds pork rib racks
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and light your barbecue about 40 minutes later.
To make your marinade, grind the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cloves in a pestle and mortar with some salt and pepper. Chop the thyme and rosemary leaves, orange zest and garlic together finely. Put into a bowl with the ground spices, then add the rest of the marinade ingredients and mix together.
Rub your chosen meat all over with the marinade, really getting it into all the nooks and crannies and, in case of the lamb, the slashes. Place the meat in a snug-fitting roasting pan, top with any leftover marinade and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake the meat in the preheated oven until sweet and tender. This will take 1 1/2 hours for the pork ribs and the lamb (but if you like your lamb pink, it will only need 1 hour), and 1 hour and 20 minutes for the chicken.
Now you're going to finish your meat on a medium hot barbecue. Place it carefully on the bars of the barbecue and sear it well on 1 side, then turn it over. While it's cooking, use your reserved rosemary sprigs to baste the meat with the sticky juices from the bottom of the roasting pan. Keep turning and brushing the meat until you've built up a lovely sticky, charred crust, then take it off the barbie and rest it on a serving dish for a few minutes. Meanwhile, pop your roasting pan on the barbie or over a gas burner and let the juices reduce a bit.
Cut the pork into individual ribs, carve the leg of lamb into slices or tear the chicken into pieces, and serve with a bowl of the lovely marinade juices from the roasting pan.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (186 votes).
In short: A good runIn full: Stockport 10 is the type of run/race where you need to train from somewhat to quite a bit. Lots of strangers/new faces but no-one takes the initiative to welcome you unless you approach them first otherwise it's a great run with an equally decent atmosphere....so long as the rain doesn't shoot it down. Overall, worth it. Date of review: September 20, 2013
In short: One of my favourite 10 milers, good atmosphere,facilities &smoothless organisation.In full: One of my all time favourite races despite a couple of challenging climbs en route! Great facilities for a race of this size and a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Surprisingly great for a hilly run through a residential estateIn full: Never run this race before, but felt it about time I did. What a fantastic race, the organisation is superb, as to is the atmosphere, it's a long time that a race has surprised me quite as much as this race did. Whilst packing some heart wrenching hills and on this occasion some decidedly damp weather, mile three thought Noah was on the horizon, my overall verdict, an awesome race which I'll be back next year to keep the racing mojo together.Date of review: December 24, 2012
In short: Stockport 10 - must do it againIn full: Chip timing, an elite field, perfect baggage storage, marshalls who give everything, great goody bag, great food and drinks #nuffsaidDate of review: December 21, 2012
In short: Excellent as always - best 10m in UK for good reasonIn full: I always enjoy the Stocky 10, but I wasn't in the mood this year. Good job that some new touches made this race even better! Chip timing - didnt add much to cost (how much does Bupe Manchester 10k charge again?!?!) Track Start - very easy to mess this up but it always goes smoothly - the Benny Hill music put a smile everyones faceRoute - I love this route. I know Offerton is not exactly Snowdonia but the twists, turns, undulations, hills, big hills all make this route exciting. There's even a nice bit of trail. This course is always my fastest 10 miler of the year, somehow the hills make me run faster - hence great rating for PB potential. Ron Hill long sleeve technical tee - even better than last year - what on earth will they think of next? Tony Audenshawe (of Marathon Talk fame) impersonates John Motson and reads out as many runners names as he possibly can. I pretended it WAS John Motson saying my name and thumped the air like I was Vincent Kompany on 13/5/12 as I approached the finish. Mashalls great as always, despite the weather (as always!) - but Harriers, give them a brollow would you!? :-) I've done Stocky 10 more than any other race now. There's a reason I keep coming back, even though I live further away than I used to. Well done Stockport Harriers!Date of review: December 20, 2012
In short: Excelled itself once again. Goody Bag much better this year. But we want a new video next year :)Date of review: December 19, 2012
In short: Nothing more to add what's already been said, Fantastic event.Date of review: December 19, 2012
In short: Great atmosphereIn full: Liked the track start, especially with Benny Hill music playing. I knew I'd be bringing up the rear and I did, but it didn't matter. Still got a great welcome back into the stadium at the end. Great support and encouragement from organisers and other runners thoughout. Really enjoyed it.Hills were tough, but the last one was made better by faster runners, who were already driving home, shouting encouragement from their cars. Didn't enjoy the stretch of running up a hill on a busy road. Crossed onto the pavement in the end ignoring the sign for runners to keep left.Date of review: December 19, 2012
In short: hillyIn full: missed it this year due to been ill but will be back next yearDate of review: December 14, 2012
In short: Superb organisation, Fabulous design tech top.In full: If you want an easy 10 miler then look away. This is a test of endurance and strength, Marshalls are legendary as is the goody bag and quality running top that you can actually wear running.Date of review: December 14, 2012
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Veteran Bob Barker: Stop Military Animal Abuse
Navy veteran Bob Barker was appalled at what he saw in undercover video footage of U.S. Coast Guard trauma training leaked to PETA. In the video, live goats are stabbed, have their internal organs pulled out, and have their limbs cut off with tree trimmers. The goats moan loudly and kick while they are being mutilated, a sign that they were not sufficiently anesthetized, while an instructor cheerfully whistles and a soldier jokes about writing songs about mutilating the animals.
As a proud vet, Bob wants members of the armed forces to have the best possible training—and that means replacing archaic and cruel animal exercises with superior lifelike human simulators that can bleed, breathe, have their bones broken, and even "die." The simulators are already in use at many military facilities, and military regulations even require that non-animal methods be used when available. But the policy isn't being enforced.
Bob wrote to then-Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on PETA's behalf to urge them to improve military trauma training by mandating that all programs use only advanced human simulators.
My own experience in the Navy left me with a strong belief that the brave Marines, sailors, Air Force members, and soldiers who risk their lives to protect our country deserve the best possible medical care, so this is not an issue that I approach lightly. It is clear from this video that dismembering and then trying to mend live goats in these crude procedures is worlds apart from treating an injured human on the battlefield. . . . I hope you will give this issue serious consideration and take steps to replace the armed forces' use of animals for trauma training with 21st century simulation technology.
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Join Bob in asking Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security officials to comply with federal regulations and replace all use of animals with human simulators.
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This has got to stop!!!! Why the fuck does the government get to spend OUR money torturing animals??? Inexcusable!
As much as I am revolted over any animal sacrifice in the name of war.. it would be helpful if PETA's petition pages included feedback that others, outside of the USA, to forward their views. Protests are limited to the USA only.
Coast guardsman – Thank you for your comment. While you personally may have felt this animal lab was helpful, there is absolutely no need to trade even one goat's life for a human's life. Published studies have repeatedly shown that the skills needed to treat human victims of traumatic injuries are better taught using lifelike simulators (such as these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVEN10GfF30&feature=player_embedded & http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qmiTeGlM44s) that replicate human anatomy and physiology and not by cutting off goats' legs with tree trimmers. The switch that PETA, Congress and others are urging the military to make is a win-win for troops and animals.
I have attended this training. I have used medical simulators and they are no substitute for this level of training. All animals were treated as humanly as possible with careful attention to their feel pain. We never joked and each animal was refered to as a patient. This is a sad but necessary sacrifice that has given me an incredible skillset that could save lives. Please understand this is done to protect our members. I would trade a million goats to save one childs life.
You people need to re-read this article. Its NOT all of the military. Its the Coast Guard ONLY. So don't go putting down the rest of the branches. The Marines & Army use simulators. But I do agree that this is HORRIBLE. Why can't they use the same training as the Army & Marines? Why do it on animals?
"Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. The quiet conscience is the invention of the devil. No one of us may permit any preventable pain to be inflicted even though the responsibility for that pain is not ours. No one may shut his eyes and think that the pain which is therefore not visible, is nonexistent." Albert Schweitzer; Physician, Missionary, Theologian and Nobel Laureate for Peace 1952″Moral principles can never be compromised; they can only be abandoned." Ralph Waldo Emerson
We talk about America being such a great country and this is what we do.The world would be such a better place without the human race.We should be ashamed.
The more and more I think of this the madder I get. To think our own goverment is allowing such brutal behavior. These poor goats. And our TAX DOLLARS GO TO THIS! THANK GOD FOR BOB BARKER AND PEOPLE WHO EXPOSE THESE SICK BASTARDS. I couldnt even watch the video. But thankyou to everyone who expose these hideous things.
By taking part in this so called "practice" of ANIMAL ABUSE by our military, is another form of the MIND CONTROL that is also practiced.By subjecting military personel to such cruel treatment of innocent animals psychologically preps them for battle and partake in some "war crimes" that we now recognise.(my opinion)
How the FUCK is this happening in America? The media needs to pick this up and blow it out so it gets the attention it deserves instead of running stories about Romney's picnic lunches.
This is an outrage.Absolutley disgusting. We have to stop this. There is no reason poor animals deserve to suffer.
This is awesome!
Please for the love of God
this is so unnecessary to practise on innocent animals..
This is sick, inhuman! I am ashamed!! Use things not animals, what's wrong with you people?
We need to change things fast. This is inhumane and unnecessary! How can anyone do such torture to innocent animals, that feel, cry, breathe, and love. Our government needs to step in and stop all of this horrible torture of living things!!!
Absolutely disgusting! It is hard to believe in this day and age, that such barbaric practices are carried out by a civilized country.
US military, I pray for your salvation. I am not God squad but you lot really need to explore hell; at least you will be warm.
This is disgusting! How can these pukebags just stand around and laugh, like they feel nothing? These days, it's like men have became more and more inhuman, like they are completely desensitized to animal, or even human, suffering! Trash, every one of them.
I agree with Bob Barker. The above policies need to be enforced against cruelty to animals in the military, that human simulators should be used in training. Those who have gone through doing this torture should be treated like Micheal Vick, of the NFL.
This is the biggest shame I have ever heard of! I hate the american military for this crime and shall spread this horrible news all over the internet web! Criminal bastards – the world hates you for this!


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A Tillman MysteryPosted Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 7:13 PM
This is the view from my front porch in rural Tillman, and, as such, this is the scene of a mystery which remains unsolved at this time.
It started on Tuesday, mid-day, when the chimney sweep came in from being on my roof.
"I heard a strange noise while I was on your roof," he said.
"What did it sound like?" I asked, knowing that strange noises are a familiar part of life in the Tillman Outback.
"It was an echo - like some animal was caught in a metal culvert," he said.
I didn't think anything more of this conversation until Wednesday morning about 10:30, when I was upstairs getting ready to go to town. At that time, I heard a LOUD noise that caused me to open the window and listen, as the noise echoed back and forth from one side of the pond to the other.
It started on a low key and then rose to a high key, but I didn't think it sounded like an animal. The pond wasn't completely frozen over then, but I still thought the noise and vibration would break the ice, it was so loud.
Thinking my neighbors should be able to hear it, I called Wilma Stubenrauch, who lives on the next hill south, less than a mile away. She went outside and listened, but (of course) the mysterious sound kept mysteriously quiet! (Isn't that always the case?)
Covering all my bases, I called another neighbor who has a barn on land that used to be ours. She came out, listened, and pronounced it an animal caught in a culvert, but what kind, and HOW BIG?
She left, and I went in to town, vowing to track it down when I got back.
When I got back to the farm, the sound was gone, and I doubted my sanity in ever having heard it. I didn't know where to look, so I dropped it.
I heard nothing again until late Thursday night, when I went out to get a piece of firewood. The pond was completely frozen by that time, and the air was crisp, like it used to be in Fairbanks, when we watched the Northern Lights dance across the sky and could swear we heard them crackling.
I heard a "swish, swish, swish!" as if some giant whip were cracking over - or across - the pond. It didn't seem to be the same sound as I heard Wednesday, but it did have the echo quality to it.
The Peacock Theory
This theory relates back to a previous occasion, late one summer evening last year (I think), when I heard a "Help!" sound coming from what appeared to be my laundry room. However, when I reached that room, the sound was clearly outside.
I went out on the porch, but then the sound appeared to come from somewhere else --- but where??
It sounded vaguely familiar (unlike this new sound) - so I called my daughter and said, "Kristin, I hear this noise - "Help! Help! Help!"
"Mom, it sounds like a peacock," said my astute, animal-loving daughter. "Don't you remember Wally Knight having some peacocks when he lived out there?"
I called my son Matthew, who takes a rather dim view of my wild imagination, and then the next morning, I went off to Springfield to see my sister, admittedly worried about leaving my farm in the clutches of a wild mysterious peacock.
Matthew and his father-in-law were out the next day, fishing, and, sure enough, they not only heard it -- they saw it!
Mystery solved!
My friend Emma, who is familiar with all the wild things on my farm, thinks that the peacock-in-the-culvert theory is the right one.
The cougar theory
This theory was proposed by Hiram Jones and his helper at the local hardware store. Far be it from me to keep quiet about a mystery, so I, of course, let them in on it, when I went to buy another mag light to replace the one Matthew inadvertently carried off.
"I'll bet it's a cougar!" said the two hardware men. "They sound just like a woman screaming - and there are lots of them up there in those hills - no matter what the conservation people tell us! In fact, they put 'em there!"
When I mentioned that my two older dogs were not barking at the sound, but the young one was, Hiram said, "Yep, it's a cougar! The dogs don't wanta have nuthin to do with a cougar!"
While we were talking, who should come in but Ryan Holder, the husband of the only other person to actually hear my mysterious sound. I told him the story, updating it to mention the "swish, swish" sound.
"It's that peacock I saw up there when I was hunting earlier this year!" he said. "I'll bet that peacock was ice-skating on your pond!"
Yeah....I knew I was in for it, as soon as I saw Ryan walk through Hiram's automatic doors...
The black panther theory
I have another neighbor two hills east who swears that she and her granddaughter saw a black panther last week. Could this animal be holed up in a metal structure of some kind, screaming out its defiance for the world to hear, warning all other creatures not to come near??
As darkness approaches out here in the Tillman hills, I admit that I'm going to have to call a halt to this story, before I scare myself senseless and start jumping at every sound. (Like a log falling over in the fireplace...)
I know there must be a scientific reason for this mystery.
But what could it be??????????
From the remote hills of Tillman, Missouri, this is your rural reporter, Madeline, signing off for now. Next time you hear from me, I may have a dandy alien abduction story to tell you...
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I'm currently on vacation in Fort Myers Fl and outside town, I love to drive and see the scenery, there a warning "Panther Crossing" and just last week coming back to town I sighted a black panther. I'll take a recording device out this week and see if I can hear some familiar echoes or voices. If I don't return,,,, then oh well.
-- Posted by changedname on Sun, Jan 10, 2010, at 5:32 PM
changedname,,aka dexterite1. Can't explain the switcheroo.
-- Posted by changedname on Sun, Jan 10, 2010, at 5:34 PM
Yes, we've come to recognize "changedname" as Dexterite!
Are you serious?? Did you really see a black panther?? I wonder how far north they travel??
-- Posted by goat lady on Sun, Jan 10, 2010, at 7:07 PM
Madeline DeJournett's response:I have a postscript on the story, added by my sister-in-law, Patricia (DeJournett) Book: When I posted on Facebook that my dogs had dragged up another severed animal head, she pointed out that the presence of severed heads was yet another SIGN of alien activity in a region! She suggests I go look for crop circles!!!
Oooooohhhhh, I don't need this! I couldn't sleep for a month after I saw that movie!!
She suggests I have a glass of water handy at all times!
Yes gl, I should have had my camera phone ready, I plan to travel that way again and have my camera ready. It was black and crossing the road. There are panthers and alligators close by where I'm staying. Everyone keeps their dogs on a leash. Have a great week, 80's are forecast by weekend. It was 32 here this am.
-- Posted by changedname on Sun, Jan 10, 2010, at 7:50 PM
Madeline DeJournett's response:Dexterite, let me know when you have the picture.
I have an update on my mystery: Tonight I was talking with my neighbor Nancy Holder - the only other person to have heard the SOUND, and she says that tonight it's at THEIR place! She described it as the sound a piece of tin roofing makes when you wiggle it back and forth.
So, the theory about the animal in a culvert is wrong -- unless the animal can carry the culvert around with it!!
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SOFTBALL ALL-STARS: Lady Dragons garner eight region all-star picks
The Warren softball team had another fantastic season, compiling a 16-2 record, outscoring its opposition 182-13 and finishing as the runner-up to PIAA runner-up Fort LeBoeuf in District 10 for the third straight season.
As expected, the Lady Dragons were well represented when Region 7 all-star selections for the 2013 season were released earlier this week. All told, Warren had eight region all-star picks, including three first-teamers and five more second-teamers. In addition, junior pitcher Alexa Bupp was named the Region 7 pitcher of the year – her second straight selection as region pitcher of the year.
Bupp was dominant in the circle for the Dragons, pitching all but one game in 2013. She finished with a 15-2 record and miniscule ERA of 0.55. She had 10 shutouts and allowed just eight earned runs on 49 hits in 102 innings of work. She struck out 137 batters and walked just 18. Bupp was also named the Region 7 first-team all-star at pitcher.
Joining Bupp on the first team were sophomore first baseman Meghan Loutzenhiser and junior second baseman Kaitlin Ishman. Loutzenhiser batted .431 this season with two homers and 21 RBI – good enough for third on the team. Ishman Ishman batted .537 and collected 15 extra base hits, including four homers, five doubles and six triples. She also knocked in 17 runs and scored 32 times.
Second-team Region 7 all-stars for Warren were freshman catcher Paige Wilson, senior third baseman Taylor Mineweaser, senior shortstop Jaimie Eaton, senior outfielder Erica Blair and junior outfielder Kennedy Walter. Wilson had arguably the biggest offensive impact for the Dragons in 2013, batting a team-best .590 and smacking four homers and a team-best 28 RBI.
Mineweaser, Eaton and Blair all had fantastic final seasons for Warren, batting .250, .407 and .302 respectively. Walter batted .417 and drove in 10 runs for the blue and white.
Both the Youngsville Eagles and Eisenhower Knights were represented by outfielders on the Region 5 first-team. Ike junior Ashley Barnett and Eagles junior Jessica Jameson found their names on the first-team list when selections were revealed.
It was a difficult season for the Lady Knights at 2-12. However, Barnett had a nice season finishing with a .362 batting average while knocking in seven runs.
Jameson held down the centerfield position for the 5-9 Eagles and batted .343 while driving in five runners.
Here are the Region 5 and Region 7 all-stars for the recently completed 2013 season:
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(Position, Name, School, Year)
First Team
C- Amy Clark, Titusville, 11
1B- Megan Bowser, Titusville, 11
2B- Maggie Prorok, Rocky Grove, 12
3B- Jordan Finotti, Iroquois, 12
SS- Alli Kaliszewski, Iroquois, 10
OF- McKenna Vandervort, Titusville, 11
OF- Dia Beggs, Franklin, 11
OF- Jessica Jameson, Youngsville, 11
OF- Ashley Barnett, Eisenhower, 11
P- Joanna Ragen, Iroquois, 12
P- Jillian Shull, Rocky Grove, 11
Second Team
C- Bria Bevier, Rocky Grove, 12
1B- Hannah Tombaugh, Iroquois, 12
2B- Marie Johnson, Titusville, 11
3B- Cynthia Hoover, Franklin, 11
SS- Natasha Lepley, Rocky Grove, 12
OF- Quincey Wood, Franklin, 11
OF- Emily Martin, Iroquois, 10
OF- Lily Rembold, Rocky Grove, 12
P- Izzy Romanowski, Franklin, 10
P- Shana Grosch, Titusville, 12
Region champion: Iroquois
Region player of the year: Amy Clark, Titusville
Region pitcher of the year: Joanna Ragen, Iroquois
Region 7 All-Stars
(Position, Name, School, Year)
First Team
C- Tara Carone, McDowell, 12
1B- Meghan Loutzenhiser, Warren, 10
2B- Kaitlin Ishman, Warren, 11
3B- Julia Luke, Fort LeBoeuf, 12
SS- Allania Banta, Fort LeBoeuf, 12
OF- Chelsea Czerwinski, Mercyhurst Prep, 12
OF- Lexi Fuller, McDowell, 11
OF- Crystal Flagg, McDowell, 11
DP- Rachel Ackman, McDowell, 11
P- Alexa Bupp, Warren, 11
P- Amanda Krolczyk, Fort LeBoeuf, 12
P- Mackenzie Hewett, McDowell, 12
Second Team
C- Paige Wilson, Warren, 9
1B- Jolene Young, Fort LeBoeuf, 11
2B- Christina Lachica, Strong Vincent, 12
3B- Taylor Mineweaser, Warren, 12
SS- Jaimie Eaton, Warren, 12
OF- Julia Pace, Fort LeBoeuf, 12
OF- Erica Blair, Warren, 12
OF- Kennedy Walter, Warren, 11
DP- Haley Hess, Strong Vincent, 12
P- Haley Hess, Strong Vincent, 12
P- Megan Kraus, McDowell, 10
Region co-champions: Fort LeBeouf, Warren
Region player of the year: Tara Carone, McDowell
Region pitcher of the year: Alexa Bupp, Warren


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If you type "Americans love" into Google Search, auto-complete fills the blank with "guns." "Pie" was the closest second in similar searches. The American love affair with firearms has been one of our most contentious "rights." And a profitable, virile, industry. [Related: Dark Side of 3D Printing: Gun Prints Are Becoming More Advanced ]
Recent tragedies have seen a groundswell of demands for gun control. President Obama is at the forefront of the renewed sentiments. His proposed initiative to reduce gun violence includes more stringent background checks and a reinstatement of the ban on assault weapons. The NRA, which maintains financial support from gun manufacturers, has wasted no time labeling the president "an elitist hypocrite" for employing a well armed secret service at his disposal.
Though gun-toting enthusiasts and their sponsors voice concerns, early investors in gun-related stocks have been rejoicing. Firearm manufacturer, Smith & Wesson ( SWHC), is up 7.21% this week. Sturm, Ruger & Company ( RGR) has also been thriving, gaining 10.42%.
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Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, and now Newtown incited public outcry against firearms, putting gun control on the national agenda. But in doing so, they've also helped the gun industry grow to a roughly $3.5 billion a year institution. Mental health professionals often appear after major acts of violence to deconstruct the killers and warn of copy cats. Even bad publicity seems good for guns.
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Gun shops are overwhelmed with demand as buyers load up on weapons before Congressional action. In the US alone there are 5,400 licensed firearms manufacturers trying to keep up. The guns are flying off the shelves (luckily only figuratively) at prices sometimes double what retailers commanded in less panicked times. The most asked for weapon is the same one used in the Sandy Hook shooting. The demand is driving up stocks in the industry.
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In the most recent reported quarter, Sturm Ruger received 89% more orders than the previous year for only a fraction of new users and background checks. Net income in the quarter was pushed down by $30 million of capex to expand capacity. Growth is even larger when you consider incongruous share buybacks in previous years that led to steady increases in earnings.
Smith & Wesson
This gun company has grown a lot quicker and is much more volatile with an equity beta of 1.31 (vs. RGR's beta of .44). Smith & Wesson has a had a rocky past in terms of profitability. In the most recent quarter, net income was close to 22 million as opposed to an over $1.5 million loss only a year ago. The company seems to have suffered from excess production capacity. Recent surges in the demand are now supporting SWHC. Not surprisingly modern sporting rifle sales increased 119.1% last year. ( not all weapons in this category fall under proposed ban.)


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ALPENA – The last day for Alpena Public Schools is set for June 7. Students will attend in the morning and be dismissed for the afternoon in order for teachers to be able to participate in their required professional development activities.
The year originally was set to end for students on June 4, but with this year's winter weather conditions and full-day school closings, the district would be short of the required number of instructional days and hours for the 2012-13 academic year.
"This has been a difficult winter for weather," Superintendent Brent Holcomb said. "We have to make snow day calls based on conditions over a very large area. In the end, you have to do what's right for kids' safety."
Beginning May 6, five minutes will be added to the end of each day at all elementary schools. This will change the dismissal times as follows: Besser, Lincoln and Ella White will dismiss at 3:44 p.m. Hinks, Sanborn and Wilson will dismiss at 4:05 p.m. These changes will remain in effect through the end of the year. The added minutes help compensate for the fact that the elementary day has slightly fewer instructional minutes than students in grades 6-12 experience, leaving them a bit short of the number of required hours for the year.
The April 12 snow day will not add to the amount of time APS will be making up. The state permits up to six days of school to be canceled due to weather or other events without requiring a makeup. Districts may request a waiver for any snow days that occur after April 1. Districts also are able to count teacher professional development time toward that total, so in-service days and early release days do not lengthen the school year for students.
For more information on school days and hours, check the district's online calendar at www.alpenaschools.com for the most up-to-date information. The district also will make every effort to inform school families through newsletters, social media and the SchoolMessenger calling system, about the added minutes and changes to the schedule. Anyone who has questions or concerns are encouraged to contact their school office.
APS will be offering an informational session for students and parents interested in the APS Online education program. APS Online is a tuition-free distance learning program provided through the school. This program allows students in grades 6-12 to take classes, full- or part-time, through the Internet. The presentation will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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Maggie, a yellow lab, shows her support for other animals by donating blood to help injured pets heal and recover, the Journal Express Reports.
Liz Frank, Maggie's owner, takes her to the VCA Northwood Animal Hospital in Anderson, Indiana, to supply her latest round of clean, healthy blood that will be used to save the lives of many other animals who come through the door.
According to Megan Gallagher, a veterinary technician at the hospital, the facility is always on the lookout for new potential donors - dogs, cats and more.
Gallagher reports the program looks for dogs between the ages of 1 and 4 that weigh 60 or more pounds, and cats between the ages of 1 and 3. Each animal that gives to others must have their cat or dog vaccinations, heartworm preventatives and be in good overall health.
VCA hospital reports dogs and cats, like people, have different blood types, so they aim to recruit breeds known for having universal blood types.
Amy Waggoner, the manager of the clinic's animal blood bank, told the publication breeds such as bulldogs, boxers and pit bulls often have universal blood. Healthy dogs and cats can donate blood between six and eight times a year until they are 7, according to Waggoner.
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Career and Education Opportunities for Computer Support Specialists in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida provides a wide variety of opportunities, both career and educational, for computer support specialists. About 30,070 people are currently employed as computer support specialists in Florida. By 2016, this is expected to grow by 20% to about 35,970 people employed. This is better than the nation as a whole, where employment opportunities for computer support specialists are expected to grow by about 13.8%. In general, computer support specialists provide technical assistance to computer system users.
Income for computer support specialists is about $18 per hour or $37,580 yearly on average in Florida. Nationally, their income is about $20 per hour or $43,450 annually. Incomes for computer support specialists are not quite as good as in the overall category of Computer in Florida, and not quite as good as the overall Computer category nationally. Computer support specialists work in a variety of jobs, including: technical support analyst, user support specialist, and customer support representative.
The Orlando area is home to fifty schools of higher education, including one within twenty-five miles of Orlando where you can get a degree as a computer support specialist. The most common level of education for computer support specialists is a Bachelor's degree. You can expect to spend about four years training to become a computer support specialist if you already have a high school diploma.
CAREER DESCRIPTION: Computer Support Specialist
In general, computer support specialists provide technical assistance to computer system users. They also answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location.
Computer support specialists answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to deal with problems. They also read technical manuals, talk with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to furnish technical assistance and support. Equally important, computer support specialists have to refer major hardware or software problems or faulty products to vendors or technicians for service. They are often called upon to enter commands and observe system functioning to confirm correct operations and detect errors. They are expected to oversee the daily performance of computer systems. Finally, computer support specialists read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
Every day, computer support specialists are expected to be able to articulate ideas and problems. They need to listen to and understand others in meetings.
It is important for computer support specialists to talk with staff and management to determine requirements for new systems or modifications. They are often called upon to maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation efforts. They also modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs. Somewhat less frequently, computer support specialists are also expected to inspect equipment and read order sheets to ready for delivery to users.
Computer support specialists sometimes are asked to conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis or cost comparison analysis. and ready evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades. And finally, they sometimes have to hire and direct staff working on special project work and installing data communication equipment and software.
Like many other jobs, computer support specialists must be reliable and be thorough and dependable.
Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Orlando include:
- Applications Programmer. Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
- Computer Programmer. Convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.
- Computer Scientist. Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
- Computer Security Specialist. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
- Computer Systems Analyst. Analyze science, engineering, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
- Computer Systems Engineer. Research, design, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
- Data Base Design Analyst. Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
- Network Operations Analyst. Determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. Plan and implement network upgrades.
- Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst. Analyze, design, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator. Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
- Software Engineer. Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Computer Support Specialist Training
Mid Florida Tech - Orlando, FL
Mid Florida Tech, 2900 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809. Mid Florida Tech is a small school located in Orlando, Florida. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 2,969 students. Mid Florida Tech has a less than one year program in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician which graduated one student in 2008.
CIW Associate: Certified CIW Associates possess the basic hands-on skills and knowledge that Internet professionals are expected to understand and use.
For more information, see the Certified Internet Web Professionals website.
CIW Security Analyst: Security Analysts protect an organization's assets and operations.
For more information, see the Certified Internet Web Professionals website.
Certified Wireless Network Administrator: The CWNA certification is the foundation level enterprise Wi-Fi certification for the CWNP Program, and CWNA is required for your CWSP and CWNE certifications.
For more information, see the Certified Wireless Network Professional website.
Internet and Computing Core Certification: IC is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer and Internet basics.
For more information, see the Certiport, Inc website.
A+ Certification: CompTIA A+ certification validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians.
For more information, see the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) website.
Server+ Certification: For individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise with advanced PC hardware issues such as RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs, SANs, and more.
For more information, see the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) website.
Certified Technical Trainer: CompTIA CTT+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers core instructor skills, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation in both a classroom and virtual classroom environment.
For more information, see the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) website.
Storage Technologist: You will learn to capture and analyze business requirements, design solutions, and implement plans in a process-oriented workshop using real-world case studies.
For more information, see the EMC Corporation website.
Certified Network Systems Technician: Certified Network Systems Technician is a network professional who is expected to obtain knowledge of computer.
For more information, see the ETA International website.
Certified Customer Service Specialist: An individual who successfully passes ETA's World Class CSS Certification exam is professionally recognized as having the ability to uphold the interpersonal and business standards necessary in today's workplace.
For more information, see the ETA International website.
Student Electronics Technician (High School Level): Training electronics workers as entry level, apprenticed, installer personnel should include the following 19 Categories: Electrical Theory, Electronic Components, Soldering-Desoldering and Tools, Block Diagrams, Schematics-Wiring Diagrams, Cabling, Power Supplies, Test Equipment & Measurements, Safety Precautions, Mathematics and Formulas, Electronic Circuits: Series and Parallel, Amplifiers, Interfacing of Electronics Products, Digital Concepts and Circuitry, Computer Electronics, Computer Applications, Audio & Video Systems, Optical Electronics, Telecommunications Basics, and Technician Work Procedures.
For more information, see the ETA International website.
Stay Sharp Program - Defeating Rogue Access Points: Security professionals who are concerned about the weaknesses of wireless networks.
For more information, see the Global Information Assurance Certification website.
Stay Sharp Program - Mastering Packet Analysis: Network administrators, information security analysts, intrusion detection and prevention analysts and network auditors that need an in-depth understanding of how to assess network protocols and use powerful network analysis tools.
For more information, see the Global Information Assurance Certification website.
Ethics in IT: All IT professionals including: Systems administrators, auditors, information security officers, programmers, systems analysts, database administrators, Information service providers, contractors, consultants.
For more information, see the Global Information Assurance Certification website.
Customer Support Analyst: Support center analysts provide front line support and act as the primary contact for customers.
For more information, see the Help Desk Institute website.
Desktop Support Technician: The HDI Desktop Support Technician certification is designed specifically for IT support professionals who spend much of their day visiting customers at their workstations or home office.
For more information, see the Help Desk Institute website.
Certified Web Professional - Internetworking Specialist: A CWP Internetworking Specialist defines network architecture, identifies infrastructure components, monitors and analyzes network performance.
For more information, see the International Webmasters Association website.
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: For individuals who wish to distinguish themselves as an expert in Windows development, Web application development, or enterprise applications development.
For more information, see the Microsoft Corporation website.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Orlando, Florida
Orlando is situated in Orange County, Florida. It has a population of over 230,519, which has grown by 24.0% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Orlando, 91, is below the national average. New single-family homes in Orlando are valued at $217,400 on average, which is far less than the state average. In 2008, three hundred forty-eight new homes were built in Orlando, down from six hundred twenty-two the previous year.
The three big industries for women in Orlando are accommodation and food services, health care, and educational services. For men, it is accommodation and food services, construction, and arts, entertainment, and recreation. The average travel time to work is about 25 minutes. More than 28.2% of Orlando residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 8.3%, is higher than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Orlando is 11.1%, which is less than Florida's average of 11.3%.
The percentage of Orlando residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 40.2%, is less than both the national and state average. Church of Scientology of Orlando, Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal and Metropolitan Community Church-Joy are some of the churches located in Orlando. The largest religious groups are the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention and the United Methodist Church.
Orlando is home to the Dubsdread Country Club and the Conway Center as well as Mayor Carl Langford Park and Sunshine Park. Shopping centers in the area include Lake Conway Woods Shopping Center, Colonial Plaza Mall and Coytown Shopping Center. Visitors to Orlando can choose from Blue Nile Hotel Liquidators, Clarion Hotel Universal and Buena Vista Suites for temporary stays in the area.