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This is my first post on Steepster :) And I just made an order from Tea Guys after reading aome recommondations on here. So here is my order:
Berkshire Apple & Fig – sample Chocolate Delight – sample Coconut Truffle – sample
Earl Grey Cream – sample French Vanilla – sample
Honey Pistachio Biscotti – sample Morning Americano – sample Kaffir Lime – sample
Chamomile Vanilla Bean – sample Carrot Cake – sample
Red Velvet-Raspberry Trifle – sample Maple Bourbon Eggnog – sample Sweet Pumpkin Spice – sample
Root Beer Rooibos – sample Spearmint – sample
Spiced Pomegranate Pear – sample Cucumber Mojito – sample
Spiced Yerba Mate – sample
Toffee Chocolate Hazelnut – sample
My order from www.tealux.ca is still in transit, so just waiting here.
A smaller order from RiverTea.com and an embarrassingly large one from Harney & Sons… Mostly samples, and two tins of tea are for a gift for someone, but still… DUH! I think I must visit a Tea Order Hiatus group.
I blame y'all for this – after reading the tasting notes for Master Han's Wild Picked Yunnan, I had to try it. Yunnan's are my favorite tea…
On the way to me are 1 oz of Master Han's Wild Picked Yunnan and a Reserve Sample Pack.
Great order! Master Han's Black Tea is so different, so unique – I remember the very first time he made it for us. Hope you enjoy!
I picked up 3 teas from RiverTea just to try them out :) Love trying out new companies!
…and the flood gates are opened. Picked up a few teas from Verdant as well, including the new Wuyi! Looking forward to restocking some teas!
I'm waiting for your next post in 15 minutes. Fanchon? Mandala? Taiwan Tea Crafts?
it was ALMOST herbal Infusions, but i think i can wait just a little longer for cacao tea…since i'm really going to try and get out while in chicago next week so i can pick stuff up for a couple people. So i figure that will end up being my next purchase heh
haha.I actually placed a HI order earlier in the week when they reblended the Marshmallow Snowflake Earl. And now I keep going onto tea sites, making carts and then having to fight the urge to press check out. Especially since I have a few orders on the way already.
I think the fact that I don't have a credit card right now helps although it should only be a few more days before that gets replaced.
NO NO Floodgates – One order new company – support new companies that look good – I can't let this turn into all out extravaganza – don't want to know about new Wuyi – I've deleted all news letters without reading – don't want to know.
Oh, VariaTEA, I'm SO tempted to grab the Snowflake Earl but I wasn't ready to order more. Well, maybe. Moosetracks is nice. And I want samples of a bunch more! /0\
I think I am going to jump on the RiverTea bandwagon though. (And ship it to my office – hahaha – secret tea!)
Thank you so much for your order, Sil :) Hope you enjoy the Li's Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong – it's been such a hit here at the teahouse over the weekend!
Soooo I just placed an embarrassingly large order with Adagio. But to be fair, it's a joint order between me and Cavocorax, so it's naturally going to be larger….. I blame her. XD
Though with my Xmax gift card & reward points I only ended up paying a few bucks out of pocket for a bunch of new tea. XD
I got:
fandom sampler – the town we do not speak of
the government & the inspector
two custom blends of mine in the experimental/try-me stage right now
mambo sample
keemun concerto sample
Amber sugar crystals
black dragon pearls sample x2 (because I'm an nosy idiot and clicked the 'add to order' button on a cart remnant after I placed the orders, not realizing I wouldn't get a confirmation page first. /headdesk/)
She got:
fandom sampler – the town we do not speak of
reichenbach reunion
sherlock blend
help will
the jane austen mafia
did you miss me?
You should blame me! I totally enabled you and pushed to you ordering!!!!
I'm so excited though! $100 worth of teas just because of the fandoms. Yep. I did it ALL for the fandoms. #sucker
I figure I spend enough money on fancy tea I know will be fantastic that I can spend a bit (a lot? whoops) on teas that will make me happy and encourage more fannish thoughts! Hallo Hannibal & Sherlock & Supernatural & Night Vale & Jane Austen & Mass Effect!
Another Verdant order because, well.. I had too. They brought back Dark Roast 10 Year Aged Tieguanyin which apparently was amazing and I just have to try it. Plus I just love their Chrysanthemum Pu'er which I got with last order but only an ounce so now I have to have another ounce.
Here it is:
Chrysanthemum Pu'er 1 oz
Dark Roast 10 Year Aged Tieguanyin 2 oz
Can't wait.
Thank you for your order, Kamyria! So glad you'll get to try Master Zhang's 10yr aged Tieguanyin – it sold out so quickly this holiday season, and after this weekend, we're half way to being sold out again.
I took advantage of Yezi's new year sale and picked up another ounce of Jin Jun Mei, plus free samples of Jin Xuan oolong, Yunnan Golden Peacock Pu'erh, and Yunnan Aged Qizi Pu'erh. This broke my hiatus but…but…their Jin Jun Mei!
Don't feel bad, I also broke my hiatus for Yezi ;D
Here's what I just got:
1x Tie Guan Yin Master Grade Oolong Tea – Free Sample
1x Jasmine Tea Pearls Mo Li Hua Green Tea – Free Sample
1x Dragon Well Master Grade Long Jing Green Tea – Free Sample
1x Jin Xuan Oolong Tea – 2OZ
1x Yunnan Golden Peacock Pu'erh Tea – 1OZ
1x Jin Pin Black Tea – 2OZ
lol that's why my order is so small. Your selection looks great, though. I take it that their milk oolong is good? It'll be my first milk oolong ever.
I think I had a sample of this oolong before (although I'm not sure if it was this one exactly, that's how it is when I don't write a tasting note of everything I have) and I really enjoyed it. I just had to get a bunch of some oolong from them, they all look marvellous. I am also really looking forward to trying Tie Guan Yin Master Grade, although I am afraid of liking it too much – it's kind of pricey ;D
Thanks! Yezi is quickly becoming one of my favorite companies – I'm excited to visit their booth at the Coffee and Tea Festival. And oh dear good luck on that, I hope you enjoy it no matte the outcome xD
They already shipped out my package :O
I've got some breakfast Earl Grey from a fellow Steeperite.
Some free samples from Tea at Sea
And the Raja sampler from adagio… I may need to become a select member. This has already become an addiction!


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Jim Cramer: Facebook Rally Not Surprising
The lead headline in the money section of the USA Today says it all: "Facebook could be in for it today" -- courtesy of the gigantic lock-up expiration that occurred at the opening of trading. Why was the paper so sure that Facebook's (FB) stock would get hammered as 777 million new shares hit the market?
Well, how about because the bulk of the rank-and-file employees were allowed to sell after today's lock-up expiration and many of them have their life savings tied up in the stock. Or perhaps because there's a terrible record of past Facebook lock-ups, one that led to a 6.3% fall and a second one that led to a decline of 3.8%. Plus there was the sheer size of the deal, 777 million shares, a level of supply that the paper pointed out would be hard to digest, especially given the public's sour sentiment toward the stock.
So what happens? Not only does the stock not plummet, it rallies and rallies big. In fact, it's having its best day ever. What gives? Is that just the nutty ways of Wall Street? Are things so upside down that a stock goes up precisely because it is supposed to go down?
No, not at all. It makes perfect sense and here's why.
First, this is one of the most talked about, known about, and widely telegraphed lock-up expirations I have ever seen. That means many were braced for it and it didn't take anyone by surprise. When events are well known, they often don't affect you as much as when they take you by surprise.
More important, many of those who owned insider stock were extremely sophisticated investors. That means it is entirely possible these well-versed holders might have been able to hedge their positions, meaning they got short Facebook's stock to lock in a big gain the moment they were free to trade. In other words, they were simply waiting for the restrictions to come off so they could flatten their positions as they had already sold it ahead of time. They didn't want the exposure to the stock, and didn't want to take any chances of a further decline in the security.
That accounts for some of the buying, but surely not all of it given the big percentage move the stock's having, coupled with the hideous action in the stock market overall.
What else is behind the surge? I think there is a sense that after an initial period where Facebook was blindsided by the quick migration of traffic from the desktop to the smart phone, and the concomitantly lower prices for advertisements that mobile gets, management was able to re-adjust and find lucrative ways to capitalize off the trend.


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Serving Size 1
Calories 278
Total Fat 6.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Sodium 427 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
Protein 34 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 (5-ounce)
Salt 1/8 teaspoon
Dash of freshly ground pepper
Flour 2 tablespoons
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Marsala wine ¼ cup
Chicken stock ¼ cup
Fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons
Mushrooms, sliced ½ cup
Fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon
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- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add wine and stir. Then add stock, lemon juice, and mushrooms. Stir to combine and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until sauce is partially reduced.
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My name is Mark I never been on a team before but i have been playing for 7 years. I live in Bellevue a suburb of Omaha and I play at Mad Cow and MPG in the winter. I like both speed and woodsball. I'm extremely athletic and i'm also very fast. Please PM me if your interested in me playing for your team.
Age: 17
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 150lbs
experience:7 years
Position: Front/Mid
Primary Marker:Bob Long Rapper
Hopper: Prophecy
Air System: Ninja 49/4500
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Wanting to join a team.
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Hey bud, if you're looking for a group to sling some paint with, you are welcome to come play at our field and get to know some of the guys...see if you want to apply. We currently have 37 members and do NOT recruit based on skill but rather quality of character.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (363 votes).
In short: Longest distance I have ever run and loved virtually every minute!Date of review: January 23, 2009
In short: Very steep hills, mud and v toughIn full: Maybe it was the Xmas excess but I found this very hard. The defrosting two-week frost also made for interesting terrain (ie either slippery mud or rock hard). The first hill set the standard - steep with semi-frozen mud). Then it just seemed to get tougher and steeper. Gave up trying to stay upright on the decline - sledging with your feet (or @rse). All-in-all this is a very well organised and tough race. 10 miles was enough! Will be back next year for more of the same!Date of review: January 20, 2009
In short: Rough 'n' readyIn full: Second year for this tough but rewarding race. Old age doesn't come alone and I gleefully made this my first race of the new year, obviously forgetting the 'steep' learning curve of 2008. 'Rough' means basic, ie outdoor, changing facilities but with a 'ready' smile from the organisers and marshalls. Although this event is 'seriously hard', there was more than a glint of fun in the organiser's eye. Loved starting line up comment from Stephen Goulding that, although the course had mile markers, GPS owners were not encouraged to question accuracy because "I don't care!". This typified this special race for me. Yes, it is a hard race, with a top 50 reputation - drawing in some well known elite athletes and celebrities - but it is certainly not elitist. All are welcome and those that dare, win their own personal battle with the unmitigating Marlborough Downs (seemed more up than down!) terrain and elements!Date of review: January 19, 2009
In short: Great route, good mix of people, phenomenal results organisationIn full: Results were printed and laminated in RECORD time at the end of the race. Overall one of the best organised races I've been to, including a major city marathon.Date of review: January 19, 2009
In short: The motto on the medal, "Mud, Sweat and Hills", sums it all up perfectly.In full: The Rough 'n' Tumble 10 is a tough X-Country race with some tough hills and some tough mud. One of the great things about it is the way in which the competitors cover the full range of speeds. But, speedy or not so speedy, everyone must be a bit touched in the head to want to do this. I'll certainly be doing it again!Date of review: January 18, 2009
In short: great race.well organised.and friendly marshalls.Date of review: January 18, 2009
In short: Very tough, but beautiful and this first-timer will be backIn full: Excellently run and cheerfully marshalled with glorious views from the ridges. One downhill did cause a bit of a sense of humour failure but I think that conditions made it about as tough as it is likely to be and it was well worth it.Date of review: January 14, 2009
In short: Great fun even the hills! looking forward to next year Date of review: January 13, 2009
In short: It just gets better and better, but not easier !!In full: As always a fantastic race - it never disappoints. Brilliant organisation and wonderful patient encouraging marshalls. Unfortunately there is the small business of suicidal hills and mud to contend with but it just makes you appreciate the cakes even more!! Thank you to all involved - it was greatDate of review: January 13, 2009
In short: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In full: A well organised event that made the most of the amazing scenery, although how I saw any of it with my head either in mud or staring at a crampon-requiring slope I don't know. Would do again for the personal challenge.Date of review: January 13, 2009
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Melechesh -- Seattle, WA -- October 25th, 2012
***NOTE: The after show shenanigans are worth reading if this is TL;DR***
October 25, 2012
Studio 7
Seattle, WA
Septicflesh, Krisiun, Melechesh, Ex Deo, Inquisition, Terra Morta
That's right, I put Melechesh as the header, problem?
So last night was possible one of the greatest nights in my concert going history. I arrived at Studio 7 an hour before doors so I could hang out with my friends and grab some food next door at the SoDo Deli (Honey Mustard Chicken Bacon sammich, mmm mmm BITCH). This show also doubled as my birthday party since A) My birthday is today, B) All of my friends were there, and C) Amazing line up.
To kick off the night were my good friends Terra Morta. Terra Morta is by far my favorite band from this area. They don't sound like any of the other bands from around here, and they are in the same "section" of the scene as my band Funeral Age is (not involved in it). They play a blend of Blackened Death with a ton of atmosphere. They only played 3 songs, but since their songs are all about 10 minutes long, they didn't have much time for more. I am not just saying this because they are my friends, but this was the best I have ever heard them, the sound man had them dialed in perfectly.
Bad quality of how they sound now- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBdK...feature=relmfu
Good quality of what they used to sound like - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE6d3N2aFw8
After their amazing set I went outside for a quick breath of cold air in preparation for the mighty Inquisition! Here is the deal, Inquisition is from here in Seattle (well... not Seattle, but general area) yet they never play here, ever. Every show they have had here got canceled for one BS reason or another, so everyone was eagerly awaiting their set!
After a record breaking set up (well... two people, so it can't take THAT long) Inquisition started their set! Everyone was still outside smoking and were not ready for the onslaught. For a two piece, they put on an insanely powerful and entertaining set. The faces and stage movements of Dagon reminded me so much of Abbath, but possible a little more goofy at times, and Incubus' drumming was insanely powerful!!! He looks so stiff, but can crush those drums like no other. During the second to last song (I think) Dagon broke a string and had to switch guitars, thus returning with the funny quote "Sorry guys... got a bit excited." The set was the same as other dates I believe. I felt there were way too many new songs and not enough from past albums, but oh well. As a side note, Dagon said they would be back in early 2013 with Moonspell
I took refuge in the bar throughout a majority Ex Deo's set and caught up with some friends and chatted with ImmortalEmperor from here for quite a while. Ex Deo sounded alright, but they just come off as a bit cheesy at times. I wouldn't mind Kataklysm calling it quits and just doing Ex Deo full time. But anways, they still have a cool stage look, and at one point I yelled "YOU'RE FROM CANADA, NOT ANCIENT ROME!" Right as they hit their last note I hightailed it to the front of the stage in preparation for my band of the night, MELECHESH!
Holy... fucking... shit. I had seen Melechesh on their previous US tour with Rotting Christ, which was an absolute dream come true... but having this at a much better sounding venue made it insanely better. Their set was the same, but I had no complaints with that. Everyone was top notch, and Ashmedi was a blast with how much he played with the crowd. I had more worries since I had watched some videos from this tour, and the drummer seemed a bit sloppy at times, but he played absolutely flawlessly and was so fun to watch. I don't think I had ever head banged that much since back when I was in High School. I was a bit bummed that Moloch wasn't there since him and I hit it off last time they came through, but the new guitarist played everything to a T and looked like he was having a blast.
After their set (which I am still freaking out over ) I headed up to the bar for a birthday drink. I wasn't able to catch much Krisiun since I was exhausted and was catching up with people, but they sounded powerful and spot on. I ran into Ashmedi in the bar and he was just walking around socializing with everyone. I threw him the horns, he threw a fist into my side (as if we were best friends or something ).
After Krisiun's set I headed back inside for Septicflesh. Now, work with me here, I had just witnessed one of my favorite bands perform an amazing set, so I was exhausted. Septicflesh put on a very great show, but near the mid-end of it I felt it could have ended . I wasn't NOT enjoying it, I was just exhausted! Either way, they played all of my favorite songs (except for Theriantrophy). As others have said, not having the clean vocals is a bit of a let down. When i saw them with Devin Townsend they had clean vocals sampled in with the orchestrations (pre-recorded), but it was still a great set. Me and a couple friends even cranked dat Soulja Boy . Mid-way through their set my friend Margaret (drummer of Terra Morta) saw Ashmedi rocking out up front, so she went and joined him. They ended the set, and did not come back out for an encore, as they had done on previous dates, but this was very welcomed and felt it ended on a high note!
Now here is where the good shit happens
After the show I was hanging out inside the venue and talking to my bassist, then all of a sudden the new touring guitarist of Melechesh came up and just started a conversation with me. I asked how long he had been with Melechesh and he said the main reason he is on the tour is because he has a passport, and thats about it . After a conversation with him, their drummer comes down from the bar, then Ashmedi came out from backstage (OMG FANBOY MOMENT).
Ashmedi was TRASHED. And Xul (drummer) was laughing at how goofy he was being. Margaret of Terra Morta went up to Ashmedi and introduced herself, told him she was the drummer of the opening band, and Ashmedi went...
"YOU ARE MYYYYY DRUMMER!!!" and gave her a huge hug
Xul then said "Hey! I thought I was your drummer!" After a ton of awkward drunk hugging, Ashmedi asked Margaret to marry him and Xul exclaimed "HEY MAN! That was my line!" Margaret told Ashmedi she was already married, thus causing Ashmedi to reply "Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!?" He then drunkenly stumbled off as I said my farewells to Xul and the new guy (didn't catch his name). I really wanted a picture with all of them, but my phone had JUST died
Anyways, good times and I cannot wait for Melechesh to come back
Dalla Nebbia
Funeral Age
I saw this tour the night before here in Van.
Inquisition started at like 7:15(??!?!?!?!) and I got to the venue around 730, took me a few minutes to buy a ticket at the door. Walked in and they were walking off
Anyway, Ex-Deo was pretty decent. I know it's the lead singer from Kataklysm and that they play Roman Themed Metal or some kind but I really had not checked them out before. Turns out, I quited enjoyed the set, costumes and all! The guitarist can play a tune for sure, not to everyone's taste I bet but it was still good. Some occasionally awesome solo work.
Melechesh came on next and they fuckin slayed I am only really famillier with the Emesarries album but the new stuff and some older songs really brought it. The new touring guitarist as mentioned by the OP can play pretty well for a fill in guy. I was watching how fast both guitarists were picking during some of the songs and it was almost mindblowing.
Krisiun came up next and of course if anyone's seen them live they know, Krisiun rips you apart, ressurects you and does it ALL OVER AGAIN!!! I also noobishly found out the day of the show, the members are all brothers. People were asking me... "Dont they all look alike???" and I mentioned that fact.
Septic Flesh the headliners, I had heard on the COB, Devy, Obscura tour that SF was INSANE with a super heavy stage presence and all.
They sure didnt dissapoint, I had not heard them prior to this concert but quite enjoyed their Operatic style of Metal. The synth parts are NOT played by anyone on stage. It's all back tracked which was kind of a bummer but who's complaining. They played roughly 12 songs I think. I dont know the setlists from any of the bands sorry. Maybe Setlist.fm has em!
Anyway, if anyone here is thinking about hitting this tour up, they should do so!
Dalla Nebbia
Funeral Age
Inquisition always takes a while to set up, but it doesn't matter. Their perfectionism pays off because they are one of the best live black metal bands in any country.
Dagon becomes the guitar. I love seeing them so much.
Damn, if I had known it was your birthday I would have bought you a drink. I'll buy you a belated one after your set with Dying Fetus in December.
But on to last night's show. I came for Melechesh and Inquistion but Terra Morta was surprisingly good - I'd never heard them before. So glad we in Seattle finally got to see Inquisition! They put on a great set. Some highest quality black metal you can ever see.
Melechesh just fucken slayed it! My neck is still sore from all the headbanging I did during their set. As said Ashmedi (referring to the crowd) "you aren't many but you are very loud!" I really wish the metal community in Seattle was bigger so that we could pack a place like Studio 7 for a tour like this. I'm bummed that I missed getting to talk to Ashemdi up in the bar. I was down watching Krisiun's first few songs. ImmortalEmperor came down to find me but when we got back up there he had gone backstage. I just hope they come back soon because they are one of my favorite metal bands.
We were beat so we bailed 3 or 4 songs into Septic Flesh. Not because they aren't good, I'd just spent all my energy by then.
Get out there and support these tours. We need more of these and less of the MonsterHotTopic shlock tours out there.
It was a bummer to see not that many people there. I have played shows to numerous different genres, and it seems the Folk or Death Metal crowd definitely have the biggest draw, even though bands like these guys put on an amazing show.
And don't worry about the drink! I was trying to not tell anyone it was my Bday since I had to work the next day and I knew everyone would offer me drinks
Dalla Nebbia
Funeral Age
Here are some videos a friend of my shot. GREAT quality!
Inquisition - "Embraced By The Unholy Powers Of Death And Destruction"
Melechesh - "Sacred Geometry"
Krisiun - "Combustion Inferno"
Dalla Nebbia
Funeral Age
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No, genious. Ban him for trying to create a fiasco on the message board, because he knew if he posted this he would get cursed at.
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The mystery of Lightstar #00008
Before buying from Jesse I had made a deal with James on another Lightstar. He brought it to CF13, it has a couple problems and is currently at the Tom's being rebuilt. Heres where it gets a little strange, the one James brought to CF13 is also serial#0008. Both amps built in 1995. There is one number different in the early portion of the serial number. What gives? How were they numbering these amps?
PT-2400 serial #0001
Baby Black serial #0001
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Lucas Labs CF14-LS preamp's
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When successful entrepreneurs come together, the ideas that emerge are nothing short of amazing. And when those entrepreneurs are also women who have fought gender bias and other challenges, the ideas have the potential to change the face of commerce for a continent. This week, we welcomed to Washington small and medium-sized business owners from 27 countries in Africa who spent the last two weeks meeting with U.S. entrepreneurs and CEOs in places like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and Albuquerque, as part of the African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP).
The women in the program include entrepreneurs like Mame Diene of Senegal, who runs Bioessence Laboratories and produces organic cosmetics and nutraceuticals, while employing close to 4,000 people. Another example is Thelma Elizabeth Venichand, whose organization, CleanStar, converts nutrient-poor cassava into ethanol. And now, as a result, more than 1,000 local small scale farmers – mostly women – grow cassava to produce safe, affordable, and efficient cooking fuel. All 30 women have amazing stories, and each one of them has the potential to impact their country in unforeseeable ways.
Talking with the women, you see what the exchange program means to them. All are accomplished in their own right, yet the women tell us that the program has changed their lives. As Virginia Kinoro of Kenya remarked, "I feel like I now have wings to fly." Those "wings to fly" are not only in reference to growing businesses, they are about building community. The women want to discuss empowering other women and how they can make a difference. While growing their business is one of the best ways to help their communities, they also want to engage their community by sharing the lessons they have learned. Now in its fourth year, AWEP is one of our most successful initiatives because of the opportunities it provides. When the women return home, they join AWEP Chapters, where they connect with other successful women business owners in their communities. A 2012 AWEP participant, Minata Kone of Burkina Faso, has expanded her business to supply cashews to Costco. She then leveraged that business contact to partner with Costco to provide training to local cashew farmers in 12 local villages. The training enabled the producers to access the international marketplace and build bridges between American and Burkinabé entrepreneurs.
As the women discussed the challenges they faced, they also talked about solutions, such as reaching out to USAID Trade HUBs for support and using social media to market their products. As the participant from Chad noted, it is the "renaissance of women," and it is going to make a real difference to their communities.


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This guy just keeps getting more and more vile. Ol' Pastor Benny Hinn, whose bogus "faith-healing" extravangazas were thoroughly exposed in this Canadian television documentary, is claiming that he's four months in arrears on his airtime bills to TBN, which he says total $450,000 each month. As if Paul Crouch, who's entirely complicit with Benny in fleecing the gullible, would ever kick his
cash cow pal off the air.
The face of sleaze.
Of course, if Benny's so hard up for cash, what the hell's he doing buying a $46 million Gulfstream jet? What's he doing staying in lavish hotel suites costing up to $4000 a night, and living in a palatial $10 million mansion? If he's so broke, why doesn't he sell off some of his $1000 designer suits and pick up a few things from the Men's Wearhouse instead? Why not trade in his $80,000 Mercedes SUV for a Corolla? Hinn's ministry reportedly raises in the neighborhood of $100 million every year (compare that to the pittance a group like the National Center for Science Education has to subsist on, and feel the steam emerge from your ears), and its finances have gotten the IRS's attention. Really, at a cool hundred mil a year, Benny could meet his broadcasting bills to TBN with ease, and still have $94,600,000 to play with.
Benny whines that it's the evil secular media that distorts his spending. But that isn't the case. Hinn has refused to join the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. A Christian watchdog group, MinistryWatch.com, has issued a warning about associating with or donating to Hinn's ministries. Among their conclusions:
[Facts presented] on NBC DATELINE – coupled with MinistryWatch.com's previously stated concerns about Hinn espousing the self-serving "prosperity theology" message – has caused MinistryWatch.com to recommend that donors consider redirecting their gifts to one of the many biblically-based ministries that are not only more transparent in their dealings with the public but also treat donor's funds as a sacred trust dedicated exclusively for the Lord's work.
I'll say it again with glee: This swine should be in prison. But I suspect that, unlike Kent Hovind, he's probably just a bit smarter about hiding anything he could get really nailed for from the proper authorities. Sadly, our culture's insistence upon treating religion, no matter how absurd or exploitive the practice of one might be, with "respect" means we can't exactly criminalize the guy for standing up on a stage and lying to idiots that he can cure them of any ailment they've got (including AIDS) as long as the cash buckets are appropriately filled. Am I wrong in insisting that's gotta change?


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Wow, I bet you could fit one, maybe two oolong leaves in that gaiwan! That's great!
And a very beautiful bowl/cup... maybe it's because the picture comes right after that tiny gaiwan, but the bowl is much bigger than I thought...!
Teacup, wood-fired iron rich stoneware w/ shino and iron brushwork
This one has been glazed with a nice smooth shino glaze that takes on golden hues. It has some very minimal iron brushwork decoration. It measures 3-3.5"w (because of its asymmetry) x 2"t and holds approx. 7 oz at full capacity (to the rim)
IPT wrote:Fantastic Chawan! Congratulations to whomever won.
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Francis Fighting For Starting Spot
The Columbus Dispatch - February 22, 2012 02:08 PM
With all of 18 games of Major League Soccer experience under his belt, Shaun Francis currently sits as the Crew's top option at left back. With the start of the regular season now 17 days away, the 25-year-old defender is aiming to hold onto his spot as the front office continues to look for more players to challenge him and build depth at the position.
During the team's preseason training, Francis said he has had one key goal: stay healthy. He missed the first six weeks of his freshman season with a sprained ankle and then was sidelined for all but six games last season with injuries to his hamstring and groin.
"Last year I missed almost the entire season," he said. "That's the first thing right now, to stay healthy so when the season starts I'm fine. I need to go out there and prove to the coaches and prove to myself that I should be the one playing."
The Crew's depth at the position took a big hit when the team left Josh Gardner unprotected in the expansion draft and he was nabbed by Montreal with the seventh pick. Last season, he saw action in 22 games – 21 starts – and contributed two goals and two assists.
Francis said he feels he can be an offensive asset to the club. He has recorded one assist during his professional career.
"I'm a good defender and I'm also good as an attacker," he said. "Before coming to the States I was a midfielder and a defender. That aspect of the game, I know I can help the team with. I'm a very good crosser with the ball and I have a lot of speed. In this league it's very important to be able to be quick and physical. I can bring all that to the table."
A native of Jamaica, Francis said he moved to the United States to attend college. At Lindsey Wilson College, Francis scored seven goals and had nine assists in 61 appearances in three years before being selected by the Crew in the fourth round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
It was during his final years of high school in Jamaica that he began playing defense.
"Basically I was told in the type of system that soccer is using right now a lot of midfielders have been turned into left back players," he said. "As one of those players, I feel like I'm still able to play as a midfielder but I prefer to play on defense and move forward to help the attack."& amp; amp; amp; lt; /p>
While training in Florida, the Crew brought in a pair of trialists to compete with Francis at left back but neither is currently with the club. Both Lance Laing and Kasali Casal are currently training with Real Salt Lake.
"We'll bring in some other players at that position," coach Robert Warzycha said. "We still have contact with them in case we decide to bring them in. We'll bring in one or two players, definitely."
Further thinning the numbers is the loss of Rich Balchan for the foreseeable future. The second-year player will fly to California on Sunday for a second opinion on his sports hernia and surgery is a possibility.
"It would be nice to have competition," Warzycha said. "That's why I'm looking for a left back, but that doesn't mean Shaun Francis isn't going to be a starter. That means there's going to be competition at that position and he's going to have to win it to be on the field."
Francis said he feels that pressure to win the spot.
"There is always pressure because to me, any player can play any position," he said. "There's definitely players on the team who can play that position so there's pressure to make sure you go out and perform each time.
"It motivates you to go out and give even more. You're never comfortable in a position like that so you have to go out and perform each time you get a chance to play."
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The results are in with the poll about Entrecard. The question asked was "What would you change about Entrecard?"
Mandy left the following comment: "I would like to see a way to search for other Entrecards. The bigger Entrecard gets, I keep loosing my place trying to find my favorites. Hey, there's a thought a "Favorites" where you can add you favorite Entrecards? "
There is a favorites function in Entrecard. Click on a blog under "Campaign" and then click on "Add to Favorites" on the right hand side. This works like a charm, however, I still would like to see a search since sometimes I remember the name of a blog, but just can't seem to find it.


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High: 53°F
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017
Taking the good with the badPosted Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 11:29 PM
The world seems to be changing at a rate with which Minnie has a bit of trouble contending at times. While some of the changes are welcome, some are not.
The fact that I can take 50 pictures on a digital camera, view them on the computer, punch in the ones I want copies of on Wal-Mart's photo website and pick up my prints an hour later in town…now that's a good thing.
I can choose some of my favorite tunes and download them onto a CD (ok, my son can do it)…and that's a good thing, illegal maybe, but still a good thing.
I can leave the house, go get the vehicle washed, make a deposit at the bank, pick up lunch, and my prescription (a MUST at my age), and never leave the confines of my comfy vehicle….it's a good thing.
I can find information on virtually any subject imaginable to mankind, from bunions to Bibles at the touch of my fingertips via the net….a very good thing.
I can elect to have a procedure done that will bring my very bad vision back to 20/20 and it can be done in the doctor's office chair in a matter of seconds…amazing! And another very good thing.
I can slide my little green card nearly anywhere and the cost of my purchases are automatically taken from my checking account…an excellent thing, especially for someone who forgets to carry cash.
I can type a message to my sister a thousand miles away and she can receive it in seconds….a downright miracle…and a very good one.
The fact that I can pick up a phone while driving home and dial my daughter to check and see how the ortho appointment for the grandchild went moments before…well, that's just downright miraculous.
I can remove the plastic lid on a can of coffee (a great thing in itself)…and then I can peel off a silver aluminum-type cover by pulling on a tab and wha-lah! Coffee! Amazing and quite welcomed.
When the alarm blasts me out of a deep slumber around 6 a.m., I am granted ten more minutes of peaceful sleep by simply fumbling and finding a wonderful little miracle called the "snooze." It's one of man's best inventions of all time. It can even be applied many times over each morning (if you set your alarm early enough) and it just keeps on working over and over…it's the best!
Now, there ARE a few modern conveniences that are NOT so welcomed in my book..
Speed bumps…those nasty little humps in the pavement when you least expect them. They're mean little devils that will send you sailing airborne if you're not careful (which I suppose I often am not)…they're not among my favorite things.
Digital television….the jury's still out on that one. Can't say that I can tell much difference, but I know that that is just resistance to change. Still, I like my 25" unit that still fits into my entertainment center (yes, some folks still have entertainment centers). I recall when they were all the rage, but then I recall when the family went from AM radio to a black and white console in the living room too. Hmmmmmm. So, you see, I HAVE come a long way.
DVD players…we know from past history that this little devil is a real challenge for Minnie and one that I could live without, but then I still have problems with a VHS player, so go figure!
Self-checkouts….Oh PLEEEEEEZE!!! Get one of those people in the blue vests and rather than have them welcome me to Wal-Mart (I don't want to be welcomed….I just want to get the 25 items that I grabbed when I only needed two things)…But, take that welcome mat person and put them on the register that has been designated to be "self"…I'm going to end up calling for help anyway, so they might just as well plant someone there from the start.
Movies containing four letter words that are broadcast on network TV in prime time…that's NOT a good thing, especially with children about.
And speaking of children….TV's in their rooms, like computers and phone are NOT a good thing. Keep both out in the open where there is supervision and where children can interact with the family….anything else is NOT a good thing.
And finally…a timely item…ten inches of rain in one day is definitely NOT a good thing, any way you look at it.
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Dear Miss Minnie...I agree with you on almost all of the above...though I can't say I know either way on the digital television thing since I don't even have cable or satelite to see digital television. My analog antenna is working just fine for me...for now. Though I'm still not happy that they're MAKING us switch.
I also agree with televisions in children's rooms. I've went that route with mine...and I barely ever seen them. Plus, they would try and sneak "Adult Swim" on cartoon network every chance they got...though they knew it was forbidden.
The four letter words...well...honestly, I've been known to say a few myself. Plus, you can go to the nearest store and hear ALL of them from someone walking down the aisle...even the worst ones. I can't hide my children from those words forever...so I may as well teach them they're bad now, so they don't try and use them in school and get me called to the school later.
Oh, and self-checkouts! Those are my dream come true! I've worked many cash registers in my short time...and these are a breeze for me. I've even taught my 64 year old father how to use them...and he even enjoys them! Maybe I could make a little extra money giving tutorials on the use of them...I'm always looking for ways to help people...and cash is even better.
Of course drive-thru's at every business to me is a must. I would rather walk in to make my purchases (for a little exercise here and there), but with two unruly boys in tow, drive-thru's are the best thing since sliced bread.
One other thing comes to mind that I enjoy about the technology age...and that would be our ability to make motel, resort, and vacation plans/reservations all from the privacy of our own home, from our fingertips, without having to go to a travel agency...and in most cases, it's cheaper! Can't beat that!
-- Posted by mrsdolphin on Wed, Mar 19, 2008, at 8:13 AM
I agree with you Minnie...all this new computer related machinery dazzles the mind. Some good/some just plain confusing. Just the other day while out cruising in my "almost new" automobile, a blinding red light flashed at me from the dashboard admonishing "check engine" which, of course, I immediately did! It appeared to be still intact. As there were no follow-up instructions, I shall assume all is well.
-- Posted by letseatcake633 on Wed, Mar 19, 2008, at 8:41 PM
Another thing I like - pushing "pay at pump" at the gas-o-mat. Next best thing to having that cute young service station guy say, "May I help you, Ma'am?"
What I don't like is having to go inside and pay, where you have to wait behind people buying sodas, chips and lottery tickets.
-- Posted by goat lady on Wed, Mar 19, 2008, at 9:41 PM
I agree on the digital tv thing. Some years ago I bought a wonderful 29 inch tv - it seemed so huge, the biggest I'd ever owned. It was the biggest one that would fit in my entertainment center (yup, me too). It was a very tight fit with very little margin for error.
Alas, the big wonderful analog tv just died. Actually, it isn't quite dead yet -- it just keeps turning itself off and back on at the most inopportune times with no warning and at random. The inconsistency of it all got to me finally and I went off in search of a new tv (with income tax refund in pocket).
All I wanted was another one just like or very similar to the one I had. No luck. Almost no new analog tvs to be had - anywhere - at any price. Ok. Switch to digital. Now there were plenty to choose from - all at inflated prices. I took the measurements of my intertainment center (and my techy nephew) along so I could find the biggest tv that would fit in the hole. You'll never guess. Only 22 inches. Even the 27 inch tvs now have speakers on the sides so they won't fit in the hole. 22 inches.
I'm so depressed. What good does a better image do you if you can't see it because of the size? I suppose it's just as well. The larger ones were out of my price range and I watch too much tv anyway. Maybe this dinky little tv will cure me. Sigh.
-- Posted by Ducky on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 12:56 PM
Welcome back Minnie. We've missed you. I was afraid goat lady and lets eat cake were going to host another coup to take over your blog. There was mention of cake lady's yummy confections with the "special" ingredient. Tell dear Sean he'll have to give you enough alone time (difficult as that may be to bear) to provide a minnie-fix for your faithful fans.
-- Posted by Ducky on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 12:58 PM
Now, now, Ducky. Goat Lady and I have no such evil intentions. Why, a coup never crossed our minds. We only have our Minnie's best interest at heart.
-- Posted by letseatcake633 on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 3:58 PM
Why, no, Ducky! Cake and I have only the Best of Intentions! We would like to host a darling little tea party for Minnie's dear Scottish gentleman friend. Cake has some concoctions in mind, and I shall liven up the occasion with a Scottish RiverDance, featuring the fancy footwork of Tinker Bell and her five frivolous friends! We've even invited that famous extra-terrestial goat, Hot Shot, who has promised to take his head out of the fence for the occasion!
It should prove to be a highly romantic evening!
You must spruce up your feathers and join us!
-- Posted by goat lady on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 8:39 PM
OK. As long as the intended target is scottish and not our dear Minnie you can count me in. My feathers are ready to go.
-- Posted by Ducky on Sat, Mar 29, 2008, at 8:46 PM
I do believe our dear Minnie has been shot down! No posting since March 18... How ever shall we live without her???
-- Posted by goat lady on Sat, Apr 5, 2008, at 9:36 PM
Minne O'Pausal's response:Not to fear....Minnie shall be back in splendor within a fortnight (how long is that,anyway?)
Anyway....stay tuned! That's a Minnie promise.
Ah, I guessed two weeks, and I was right! (Looked it up in Wikipedia) I love Old English! "feorwertyne niht" - fourteen nights.
Well, back to the topic at hand, however! And that is -- 14 days (or nights) is TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR OUR MINNIE FIX!!! We must have a new blog from Minnie in a "wikiniht"! Okay...so I made it up.. but it's Old Goatherder English for "one week"!!!
-- Posted by goat lady on Wed, Apr 9, 2008, at 9:01 PM
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The Columbus Dispatch - May 31, 2013 12:40 PM
Alabama coach Nick Saban took a backhanded swipe at Ohio State during the annual SEC spring meetings this week when he was asked about the strength of his league. At one point, the SEC had six teams – Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, LSU, Texas A&M and Georgia – in the top 10, and Saban asked how the unbeaten Buckeyes would have done against that lineup..
"Would they have beaten them all?" he asked. "Would they have beaten three of them? I think they have a really good team, and I think Urban (Meyer) is a great coach. I'm not questioning any of that. I'm just saying that's where the strength of schedule and who you play doesn't get accounted for quite equally."
Aaron Horton, the Crew's first homegrown signing, continues his nomadic existence as the team continues to look for ways to get him playing time. The Crew loaned him to the Los Angeles Blues of the USL Pro Division, which marks his fifth club in a little more than a year. Last year, the team loaned him to Dayton, and he returned to Columbus after the Crew suffered injuries. This year he has had briefs stints with clubs in Bosnia and Sweden and neither worked out.
Horton is in the last year of his contract with the Crew and so far he has played one minute of one MLS game – in 2011. He had knee surgery this spring and missed two weeks. Since then he has been a reserve in the team's reserves games.
California linebacker Khairi Fortt, who left Penn State for Berkley prior to the start of the 2012 season, said he wasn't prepared for the difference between Pac-12 and Big Ten football. In a word, the Pac-12 is. . . .
"Fast," he told ESPN.com. "There is so much speed. The Big Ten is not slow or anything. But this is a different type of fast. The pace of the game is faster -- almost more of a finesse game. It's a lot more running than hitting. In the Big Ten, if you're a linebacker, you are smashing into fullbacks. In this league you have to be able to play man-to-man coverage on some of these quick receivers. I like it a lot. I've got some speed too and I get to show it off.
"Even on defense. It's a faster pace. There's not as much time for hitting because everyone is flying around."
The Buckeyes visit California on Sept. 12. They beat the Golden Bears in Ohio Stadium last fall 35-28.
Crew coach Robert Warzycha was in a tough spot. His team had dropped the first round game of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup two seasons in a row and he didn't want to risk the embarrassment of losing to the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Professional Division again. So he started a lineup that included Federico Higuain, Eddie Gaven, Tyson Wahl and Eric Gehrig and won the match, but may have lost the war.
Gaven suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the 85th minute of match that the Crew was leading and he is out for the season , which opened Warzycha up to plenty of second guessing; with the match being the first of four in 10 days for the Major League Soccer club, should Gaven has still been in the game?
Gaven scored a career high nine goals last season, and although his only goal this year cam in that match against Dayton, there is no doubt at all about his value to the team. It makes it easy to question Warzycha's priorities: is winning a first round game in the Open Cup more important than making the MLS playoffs?
The Crew plays Chicago in the Open Cup quarterfinals and there is no guarantee that Columbus will advance.
Former Reds catcher Corky Miller made his fourth career appearance as a pitcher in a Louisville Bats game this week against the Clippers, news of which created quite a sensation in the Cincinnati clubhouse. Miller, who has 3.38 ERA in those four appearances, gave up a hit in 2/3 of inning against Columbus. He pitched a scoreless inning last season.
"It's a knuckleball, mostly," Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I think he threw one last year, 55-63 mph. He throws a little cutter. He can get guys out, there's no doubt about it."
Reds pitcher Homer Bailey called Miller's knuckleball " devastating" and said he had seen it in action.
"He's thrown it — after a foul ball,' Bailey said. "The umpire hands him a new one, he'll throw (a knuckleball) back (to me)."


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The Tampa Bay Bucs have shown flashes of being that dominant defense of old. While most people wrap around the sacks of Michael Bennett, the tackling of rookie safety Mark Barron or the pure disruption of Gerald McCoy, it is easy to miss perhaps the most important clog: nose tackle Roy Miller. Most of the season, Miller has demanded double teams that have allowed the Bennetts and McCoys to do damage. That is why his current back injury should be… Read More »


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House of Commons Hansard #238 of the 36th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was preclearance.
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Oral Question Period
11:35 a.m.
Pierre Pettigrew Minister of Human Resources Development
Mr. Speaker, when there are technicalities and administrative standards it is absolutely clear that we trust our officials to come up with solutions and ways to harmonize the systems.
Once the issue becomes political, it is clear that the ministers must speak to each other. I can assure the hon. member that minister Legault and myself are on the very same wavelength. We are equally impatient.
For myself, I count on reaching an agreement so that Quebec students may benefit from something to which they are entitled. The Government of Canada wants to help them finance their studies more easily.
Oral Question Period
11:35 a.m.
Charlie Penson Peace River, AB
Mr. Speaker, there is a bill before the Michigan legislature that if passed would impose a tax of over 2% on Canadian companies selling into Michigan. Should this legislation go ahead, the cost to Canadian companies, especially the automotive sector would be more than $100 million per year.
What is the trade minister doing to ensure that this legislation which flies in the face of the principle of national treatment never gets passed?
Oral Question Period
11:35 a.m.
York West
Sergio Marchi Minister for International Trade
Mr. Speaker, the member is correct in raising a very serious issue which I think is going to be equally negative for companies from Canada doing business in Michigan and for the state of Michigan. I think it is going to discourage and scare away trade and investment in that state.
We have for the last number of months been dealing directly with the office of Governor Engler. We have been able to persuade him to take away the retroactivity going back 10 years. The fact remains that for companies doing business in the state of Michigan he is still contemplating at this time imposing a 2% tax.
Oral Question Period
June 4th, 1999 / 11:35 a.m.
Gary Lunn Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, we know the government's spin doctors are working overtime selling the Pacific salmon treaty and we now see that the parliamentary secretary is becoming part of that spin machine.
Let us look at the facts. We know the minister is afraid to bring this treaty before the House of Commons. We know the minister has and will spend millions of dollars buying prime time media to sell this deal to the Canadian people. We know the minister announced this deal in a room full of Americans and hired armed police to keep Canadian fishermen out of the room.
If this is such a good deal for Canada, why the armed police? Why does he have to spend taxpayers' money to sell this deal? Whose side is he on? The Americans, obviously not ours.
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Wayne Easter Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Mr. Speaker, we have seen from past action that the kind of tactics the hon. member opposite takes on does nothing for the negotiations. When we want to get a good message out there, we have to get it out.
Had this new arrangement been in place between 1985 and 1996 there would have been 4.1 million more fish available to Canadian fishermen. That is a good deal. The hon. member, as the Vancouver Sun did this morning, should be congratulating the minister. It said that the minister certainly deserves—
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
The hon. member for Laval Centre.
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, in her little summer kit for MPs, the Minister of Canadian Heritage suggests some very interesting activities to help anglophone senators and MPs celebrate, as she puts it, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Suggested activities include reading a French Canadian book in translation, viewing a sub-titled French Canadian film, and—get this—learning Canada's national anthem in French.
With such a caricature of the French fact in this Year of the Francophonie, can the minister tell the House why she did not think of suggesting wearing a traditional French Canadian Assomption sash for a swim, or sampling a bowl of pea soup?
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Hamilton East
Sheila Copps Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, I cannot see why the Bloc Quebecois would be afraid of francophiles.
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, in her crusade to save the French language from coast to coast, can the minister confirm that, again this year, Quebec will be getting 60% of federal funding for Canada Day celebrations, while her constituents in Hamilton East will have to be happy with eight times less money than that set aside for the constituents of the member for Bourassa?
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Hamilton East
Sheila Copps Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, the most pitiful thing about the Bloc Quebecois is that it claims to support the French fact in Canada, but that same Bloc Quebecois found nothing to say when the Government of Quebec refused to recognize this year as the Year of the Francophonie in Canada.
For people who claim to be the defenders of the francophonie in Canada their track record with respect to the French fact in this country is pathetic, and they owe an apology to French Canadians from Nova Scotia to British Columbia.
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, in April the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for International Trade said there would a 120 day moratorium on U.S. export regulations targeting Canadian defence and aerospace industries. We now know there has been no moratorium as Canadian companies have been forced to acquire export permits. It is obvious the intervention by the foreign affairs minister has produced nothing. We are talking about $5 billion in trade and 50,000 Canadian jobs.
Will the Prime Minister personally intervene on behalf of the Canadian defence and aerospace industries?
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
York West
Sergio Marchi Minister for International Trade
Mr. Speaker, it is unfair to suggest that the involvement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been absolutely ineffective, far from it.
Through his actions in talking with his counterpart, the secretary of state in the United States, they have been able to put in the four month review. In this respect industries are talking. We have made it abundantly clear to the Americans that this is as negative for Canadian firms as it is for American firms. If they have been integrated for the last 40 years, our message is do not fix something that clearly is not broken.
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Gurmant Grewal Surrey Central, BC
Mr. Speaker, the amount of pesticides on fresh fruit and vegetables sold in Canada has more than doubled since 1994. The amount of illegal pesticides on our domestic produce has tripled since 1990.
Canadians want to know that their food is safe. Why will the health minister not allow the pesticide management agency to release pesticide ingredients lists to Canadians? Why is there the secrecy?
Oral Question Period
11:40 a.m.
Etobicoke Centre
Allan Rock Minister of Health
Mr. Speaker, this morning the hon. member was good enough to mention before question period that he was going to raise this issue.
I will provide a more detailed written response. For the present, let me point out that while the numbers quoted by the member are accurate, it should also be observed that none of the levels comes up to the point where the experts consider there is any danger. In other words, the amounts have doubled but the total concentration is still within safe limits of the total maximum allowable.
When we created the pest management regulatory agency some years ago, it was for the purpose of examining all pesticides before approval. They are looked at from the point of view of safety in advance of going onto the market. We will continue doing that.
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Oral Question Period
11:45 a.m.
Maurice Dumas Argenteuil—Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, there is a Canadian heritage website which offers Canadians the opportunity to vote for a hero.
This site was funded by Heritage Canada, yet it operates only in English, right at this midpoint in the Année de la Francophonie.
Can the minister explain how this site is unilingual English when it is her responsibility to protect both official languages of this country?


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Investing Amid Quantitative Easing
The massive buying of Treasury securities, now in its third incarnation, has done its work of keeping interest rates low throughout the economy. In turn, these "low, low" rates have done their job. Investment capital in search of higher returns is, albeit slowly, migrating into riskier assets.
As an aside, let me say that if the Fed's purpose in this is to lift the stock market and enjoy the salubrious glow of the "wealth effect" felt by individuals as the value of their holdings rise, that's a radical departure from historical policy. The Fed's job is to lift the economy, not the market. Let's hope the Fed has not lost sight of this.
Retirees and near-retirees that are swept up in the policies of the Fed should indeed follow the prevailing tide and are advised, albeit reluctantly, to find assets that will deliver higher levels of income. The reason for this is very simple: the traditional near- or post-retirement portfolio simply isn't going to cut it anymore. This portfolio consisted of the following elements: U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. bond funds, certificate of deposits, high-yielding money market mutual funds, index growth funds and fixed annuities.
Collectively, such a portfolio is hard pressed to deliver a return over 3.5%. With inflation and taxes, today's retiree or near retiree is working to hard just to stay in place. Here is how someone with an IRA or 401(k) and other retirement savings should consider positioning their investments.
Cash and near cash: FDIC bank accounts, gold
Fixed income: Foreign bonds, corporate bonds, bank loan funds, mortgage backed securities
Equities: dividend-paying stocks
Here are some, but clearly not all, funds that investors could consider to fill out the fixed-income portion of a portfolio rebalanced for quantitative easing.
Here are some, but clearly not all, dividend stocks that investors could consider to fill out the equities portion of a pre retirement, or near retirement portfolio rebalanced for quantitative easing.
This is not necessarily easy to do. It's important to note that investors should know their risk tolerance. This will provide you with a guide to determine what percentage of your money should be allocated to these investments.
Since TheStreet.com readers are generally independent-thinking investors, I say this reluctantly, but with conviction: If you cannot do this on your own, find a registered investment adviser who can help you execute. Nothing wrong using a fee-only adviser to put a plan together for you then coach you along the way.
The underlying theme for retirees and near-retirees, especially for the equity portion of their portfolio, should be to invest in areas that have lots of hard assets, make necessary items, have some kind of monopolistic characteristic and pay above average current income. In short, the portfolio should mirror where retirees and near-retirees are spending their own money: energy, food, water and health care.


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WINTER PARK, CO - Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) made it two U.S. titles in as many days as she won the giant slalom at the 2009 Adaptive U.S. Championships Sunday.
"I had a lot of fun and I always enjoy skiing at Winter Park," Jones said. "This is a great hill that present a lot of natural challenge. I hope to continue this and have fun in the speed events."
Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH) won the men's sitting division U.S. title, followed by Nick Catanzarite (sit-ski; Winter Park, CO) in second and Tyler Walker (sit-ski; Franconia, NH) in third.
"I had a decent first run and I was just barely in the lead, but on the second I got late for a few gates and it was enough to be overtaken by CDY and Nick, who skied very well," Walker said. "Both runs were a lot of fun though and it was awesome to have such a tight race."
Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA) won the women's sit ski title for the U.S. Stephani Victor (sit-ski; Park City, UT) in second and Luba Lowery (sit-ski; Cumberland Foreside, ME) in third.
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Cameron Rahls-Rahbula of Australia won the men's giant slalom. Brad Washburn (standing; Highland Ranch, CO) finished second and, as the top U.S. finisher, took the title. Monte Meier (standing; Park City, UT) was third.
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- Rotate rug periodically to promote even wear.
- Use of a rug pad is recommended.
- Use rug protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening piles.
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Return Policy
At Pottery Barn Kids, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment; upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage. We will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
If your return for Merchandise Credit Cards is greater than $10,000, we will issue $10,000 in Merchandise Credit Cards to you that day, and then mail additional Merchandise Credit Card(s) for the amount in excess of $10,000 to you.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price that ends in $0.99.
For returns of items purchased from your Pottery Barn Kids registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later.
For assistance, please contact Customer Service at 800.993.4923
International Returns: Online returns are available only for items that were shipped to the United States. If you would like to return items that were shipped outside the US, please see International Returns and Exceptions.