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Last week we looked at how we can help students make great summer reading plans. This week it's all about YOUR plans for the summer. Are you signed up to teach summer school? Or will you take some time off to relax and recharge?
Last week we looked at how we can help students make great summer reading plans. This week it's all about YOUR plans for the summer. Are you signed up to teach summer school? Or will you take some time off to relax and recharge? Perhaps you're going to do something really meaningful and volunteer. Or maybe you're looking to learn a new language and explore a foreign country? I've got a few ideas that include many of these possibilities. Get your bags packed and your passports stamped to study and volunteer abroad!
Making Plans to Travel, Study, and Volunteer
Imagine living in a country where you are surrounded by a foreign language, a new culture, and new customs. Exciting, but scary, right? So many of our English language learners know this all too well. Putting yourself in your students' shoes can give you a brand new perspective on your teaching practice. With two months off, we have a great opportunity to immerse ourselves in a new language, adjust to a new culture, and interact with amazing people with a common interest.
Think about these questions as you begin to make your plans:
In July of 2010, I boarded a flight to Argentina to have what would be the most incredible experience of my life. I chose Argentina, but you might look into programs in other parts of the world. I hope that by sharing a few of my photographs and experiences with you, I'll inspire you to plan a trip that will change your life and the way you look at your own teaching.
Choosing the Right Program
I wanted a program that would allow me to study abroad AND volunteer. After researching many organizations, I felt confident that Grupo de Intercambio Cultural (GIC) de Argentina was the right choice for me. Marcos Salusso, GIC's program coordinator, patiently answered all of my questions and guided me through my preparations for the trip.
GIC had a solid program and free volunteer placement. I expected to be a little out of my comfort zone and hoped to learn and grow through this experience. I got that and a whole lot more.
Photo: The GIC offices are located in Palacio Barolo, a beautiful building in the center of the city.
Shortly after arriving in Buenos Aires, Marcos invited all of the students to attend a charity event in Palacio Barolo's lobby. We graciously accepted the invitation and learned to tango for a good cause. Nonperishable food items were collected and donated to a local charity. (I learned that I really do have two left feet, but it was lots of fun. This was one of many experiences out of my comfort zone!)
Photo: Kim Kissag, Marcos Salusso, and I in the lobby of the incredible Palacio Barolo.
Centro Universitario de Idiomas (CUI)
I studied at the University of Buenos Aires' Centro Universitario de Idiomas (CUI). Here's a photo of me smiling in front of their bright, red building after class one afternoon. Learning a new language is difficult and lots of work, but the teachers at CUI made it fun and interesting.
If you decide to study there, you'll quickly identify great teaching methods you're using in your own classroom.
We were taught new concepts through music and movies. We learned vocabulary words and verb tenses in the context of Christopher Columbus, a topic we already had a lot of prior knowledge about. There was a mix of direct instruction, independent work, partnerships, and collaborative group work. We were encouraged to learn from one another and were given meaningful homework assignments. Teachers took the time to read our work and give us the feedback we needed to improve our language skills.
Visit Local Attractions
Recoleta Cemetery
In addition to all the learning that takes place in the classroom, you will also explore a point of interest in the city. My group went on a trip to Recoleta Cemetery:
Photos: Evita Peron's grave site, all covered in flowers.
Iguazú National Park
During my visit, I also took a trip to Iguazú National Park through GIC, and I would HIGHLY recommend it. Actually, go on all of their trips! (They'll offer wine tasting classes, tango shows, and much, much more. Do it all!) The falls are breathtaking. You'll be surrounded by rainbows, rushing water, and beautiful butterflies. This is an experience that should NOT be missed.
Reach Out to the Community — Volunteer!
Volunteering in a foreign country will provide you additional opportunities to practice the language while giving back to the community. My volunteer placement was with El Club Unión de los Pibes (The Kids' Union), an organization located in Barracas, Buenos Aires.
Los Pibes is an after-school center under the guidance of Rossi, an amazing woman who serves as director of volunteers. She keeps kids off the street and out of trouble by offering them a safe place to complete their homework, eat snacks, socialize, and of course, play soccer.
Photo: The little building with a big heart, Club Unión de los Pibes is in a neighborhood considered a bit dangerous for tourists.
Photo: Meet Nico, Rossi's son. Here we are working on his English vocabulary. He was so eager to learn. We played games, read books, and colored pictures of blue horses and orange cats. I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon.
Below are some of the educational materials used at Los Pibes, all made by volunteers. Because this organization is strictly volunteer based, there are very few resources and funds available to them. Please contact them if you want to help.
Food Tour of Argentina
Recently becoming a vegetarian and heading out to Argentina seemed like a huge disconnect. Because Argentina is known for a diet rich in steak, I thought I might go hungry there. On the contrary, I wound up eating my way through Argentina. And so will you!
There were tons of fresh fruit and vegetable stands:
I really enjoyed Argentinean breakfasts of maté, crackers, butter, and dulce de leche. Yum!
If you miss the traditional American breakfast of champions, order up "revuelto gramajo," and you'll be served a heaping plate of eggs with french fries (hold the ham!). DEEEEEElicous!
If that wasn't enough, check out these mozzarella empanadas, baked to perfection:
I left a hot and steamy summer in New York City to a chilly, damp winter in Buenos Aires. I was able to warm myself up with a submarino. (See photo below.) Simply unwrap the chocolate bar and drop it into the mug of steamed milk. Now THAT'S a hot chocolate!
One evening after class, a few classmates and I walked around Buenos Aires in search of Volta, a famous chain of ice cream stores. What we discovered was a flavor of ice cream I still find myself craving: American Cookies. It's made up of cookies 'n' cream ice cream with gobs and gobs of dulce de leche swirled throughout. Can you say, "AMAZING?"
Using a Variety of Assessments
Assessing all that you've learned is an important part of the study abroad experience. At the end of our semester, we were asked to pick a social issue to focus on for a final assignment. We were given topic choice as well as the option to work independently or in small groups. We were asked to come to class ready to have a discussion (strictly in Spanish, of course) and answer questions from students. In addition, we had a written exam that included a multiple choice section, a vocabulary word and definition matching activity, extended responses, and a final written essay.
I thought about my own assessments and how much choice (or lack thereof) I give my students. How much variety do we offer in our assessments? If we limit student input or fail to consider their learning styles, can we get a true sense of how much they have retained? Taking part in these types of experiences will force you to look at how you approach assessments in your classroom.
Identifying Problems in the Community
It was easy for me to choose a topic to discuss for my final project. While visiting Buenos Aires, I felt overwhelmed by the poverty I saw. There were many, many homeless people living in the streets. On days without rain, men and women would make shelters for themselves right in the middle of a plaza or park.
When the weather was bad, people would drag what little they had underneath movie theater awnings or to the subway stairs.
But what touched me most were the children begging in the streets. Many young children sat, soaking wet and filthy, on rain-filled streets with outstretched hands. And the biggest shock of all was that these kids were not alone. Their parents sat begging right alongside them. I couldn't wrap my head around the situation there. How did the government allow this? Doesn't Argentina have child welfare organizations or laws to protect the rights of children? How could kids possibly learn under these conditions? I think of these children often and hope that the Argentinean government finds a way to improve the lives of these children and their families.
Start Packing Your Suitcase
Choosing a study and volunteer program through GIC was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I traveled and learned about myself as a teacher, a student, and a human being. There is no doubt in my mind that I returned to New York a changed person. If you are thinking about traveling to Argentina to study and volunteer, GIC is offering a 15% discount to teachers who mention "Scholastic." Contact Marcos to find out more about the programs they offer. You'll fall in love with the children of Buenos Aires, as well as the culture, the language, and the food.
Thank You, Teachers!
It has been a busy year filled with so much joy and learning. Being a part of Scholastic's team of Top Teachers has been an honor. Thank you for taking the time to read my posts. I hope that the work you've seen on the blog each week has opened up your mind to new books and authors, as well as to literacy activities and best practices that have impacted your students in a positive way. Thank you for all of the support and positive feedback this year. I wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy summer filled with lots of adventure.
Big hugs to all of you!
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Pantone Color Wheel Rubik's Cube Concept Art
Just came across the Rubitone (Rubik + Pantone) concept, and it's brilliantly attractive:
Concept by Ignacio Pilotto. Not intended to be a commercial product. There is no affiliation between Pantone, Inc. and the Rubitone.
Google Android / T-Mobile G1 Manual Download
If you're hankering for a quick look at the new Google Android G1 phone, a full manual has already leaked. You can download it from one of many sites:
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Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 Netbook
The IdeaPad S10 is Lenovo's first attempt at a Netbook (a small, low-powered ultra-portable laptop). With a starting price of $399, this 10.2-inch 1.6 MHz Atom-processor powered netbook has a 512 mb of RAM and an 80 GB Hard Drive. For $450, the Lenovo S10 comes with 1 GB of RAM and a 160 GB Hard Drive. Initially, the S10 will run Windows XP; however, later, the S10 will be also available in Linux. Both versions have a 1024 x 600 LED back-lit display, WiFi, Bluetooth, ExpressCard, 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 4-in-1 card reader. Additionally, the S10′s touchpad allows for multi-touch gestures. The S10 will drop in China on September 5th and will launch in the US in October. Read more here!
Samsung i8510 8 Megapixel Cameraphone
Samsung recently announced the i8510: an amazing 8.0 Megapixel Cameraphone! Also known as INNOV8, the Samsung i8510 will launch in August for Europe and in September for the rest of the world. The Samsung i8510 proudly features HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (900/2100), EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900), Symbian OS V9.3, a 2.8-inch VGA 16M TFT LCD screen, a 8MP CMOS with Auto Flash and Dual Power LED, Image Stabilizion, Face Detecting Software, and Auto-Panorama Shot. There are also included media players, A-GPS, and FM Radio with RDS. The i8510 can support up to 510 minutes of talk time and up to 310 hours of standby. Read more here!
Wake n' Bacon: Finally, an Alarm Clock I Won't Resent
Mmmmm… Bacon! If there's anything that can wake me from a deep slumber, it would be the delicious smell of freshly cooked bacon. Inventors Matty Sallin and Daniel Bartolini seemed to share my sentiments, for they have created the Wake n' Bacon; an alarm clock that wakes you with the smell of fresh, sizzling bacon. After depositing frozen slices of bacon in the Wake n' Bacon the night before, you can be sure to awake to the tantalizing smell of bacon! The Wake n' Bacon simply begins cooking the bacon a few minutes before your alarm is set to wake you. Unfortunately, the Wake n' Bacon is only a concept at this time. But, if the alarm clock is ever produced, it is sure to have many fans. Click here for more info!


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Donna Davis recently joined the SBA as Regional Administrator for Region IX, which encompasses Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, and Nevada. Davis has over three decades of experience in working with small businesses and corporations, as well as public service with governments at the city, state and federal levels.
She served most recently as the President and CEO of DIR Group, Inc., a business and advocacy consulting firm. Before that, she was the CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association. Davis also served as President, CEO and Founder of a portfolio of companies with involvement in domestic and global event management and an international speakers' bureau. Earlier in her career, she was a Park Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park.
Davis has served on the boards of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce-AZ, the National Small Business Association, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National Association of Women Business Owners, and Women Impacting Public Policy and is a Leadership America inductee. She is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and completed a Harvard Business School Executive Program.


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Top 20 Albums of the Decade
I've spent a lot of time relistening to the majority of these albums, assessing how I feel and have felt about them. However, this has truly been a labor of love, as many of these albums are some of my favorites, bar none, and also helped greatly to shape who I am today musically.
To say the least, there are many albums I really wish could have made this list. Something not being on this list doesn't mean I don't like it, hell, it doesn't even mean I don't love it. There are a good 10-20 albums that fell short of this list I easily consider 9/10-worthy albums. This was initially only intended to be a top 10 list, but I just found that I love some of these albums too much to give them the shaft.
So, with all that being said, I gotta make my typical disclaimer: These are my opinions. Yeah, I know, I generally just listen to Traditional/Progressive/Power Metal, and this list is a reflection of that. Feedback is welcome, provided it's not bashing.
NOTE: Images start at #14, because I was limited to having 14 images in one post.
20.Firewind - Allegiance (2006)
Favorite tracks: Till the End of Time, Allegiance, Ready to Strike
In my opinion, the pinnacle of this band's career thus far. Chock full of great guitar work, catchy melodies and song structures, and really enjoyable melodic power metal. This album also does very to display one thing I've always loved about Firewind - the marriage of very melodic qualities with almost melodic-death metal-type riffs. It makes for some really cool counterpoints.
19.Angra - Rebirth (2001)
Favorite tracks: Nova Era, Rebirth, Unholy War
A few years after their Andre Matos-lead incarnation fell apart, Angra was resurrected with a new rhythm section and singer, and released what I feel is probably one of the best prog/power albums out there. One thing I have always loved about Angra is that you can hear that they're Brazilian in their music, some of the passages have a very latin sound and feel to them. Great production, great songwriting, and in general just a great album from start to finish.
18.Evergrey - Recreation Day (2003)
Favorite tracks: Recreation Day, I'm Sorry, Blinded
Evergrey's 2001-2005 run is easily among my favorites of all-time, as this list will prove. On this record the band took a much more straight-forward, song-based approach, akin to that of a "live record" - basically just creating songs that they would want to play live and would work well in that environment. A few of the numbers here tend to get list in the shuffle, but in general it's a fantastic testament to the emotional power of what Evergrey is all about.
17.Allen / Lande - The Battle (2005)
Favorite tracks: Wish For a Miracle, Another Battle, My Own Way Home
This album's release was a colossal event for me, as I consider Russell Allen and Jorn Lande to be 2 of my favorite vocalists. The project is dominated by Magnus Karlsson's great, catchy songwriting and guitar-work, married by some fantastic vocal performances. Jorn's not exactly on the top of his game here, but Russell sounds as good as he ever has. If you love melodic metal with a bit of an AOR twist, this is a must-hear.
16.Masterplan - Aeronautics (2005)
Favorite tracks: Crimson Rider, Wounds, I'm Not Afraid
My introduction to Jorn Lande's vocal wizardy, and in my opinion, a truly fantastic album. Masterplan's first two records managed to combine a great sound and writing approach with an awesome voice and forged something truly one-of-a-kind. As mentioned for the above album, this is a requirement for anyone who loves hook-driven melodic metal.
15.Blind Guardian - A Night at the Opera (2002)
Favorite tracks: And Then There Was Silence, Punishment Divine, Battlefield
Many have criticized this album for sounding too "busy", rife with orchestral elements and choirs at times overpowering the actual guitars and rhythmic work. I agree that this is indeed a VERY orchestral album, driven by the majestic added elements, but I think they add to the big picture, not detract from it. Blind Guardian have had a very praise-worthy career, and this dramatic left-turn from their earlier work is just another gold star on their chart, proving that they can tackle operatic orchestral metal as well as speed metal.
14.Dungeon - One Step Beyond (2004)
Favorite tracks: Against the Wind, The Hunger, One Step Beyond
Dungeon's short-lived career was punctuated by amazing albums that the majority of the world and metal community will forever overlook. It's a damn shame considering Dungeon managed to marry Power, Thrash, Speed, Progressive, and 80s metal all in one awesome package dominated by killer songs and guitar work. There truly is a little bit of something here for everyone. This was my introduction to the band who have become one of my favorites as well as a huge influence on me musically.
13.Redemption - The Fullness of Time (2005)
Favorite Tracks: The Fullness of Time, Threads, Sapphire
Redemption have newly risen to become arguably the hottest new band in progressive metal today, but before their two highly acclaimed latest records, Nick Van Dyk and co. produced an even better album in The Fullness of Time. The combination of Nick's powerful songwriting musically and lyrically with Ray Alder's arguably strongest vocal performances to date is just a winning result on so many levels. This album has crushing heaviness and undeniable melodic power in one awesomely progressive package. Not to mention some of my favorite songs of all-time from a lyrically and emotional perspective.
12.Primal Fear - Seven Seals (2005)
Favorite tracks: Demons and Angels, Rollercoaster, All For One
This album stands head-and-shoulders above every other album Primal Fear has released, in my opinion. On this record, the band stepped into a slightly more melodic, songwriting-based direction, and the result is an album that is 100% kickass heavy metal but stacked with substance. These songs have a ton of hooks but they are still undeniably heavy and awesome. The band truly found their niche on this album - Somewhere between Judas Priest worship and Melodic Metal, they created one of my favorite guitar-based albums of all-time.
11.Nocturnal Rites - Grand Illusion (2005)
Favorite tracks: Deliverance, Still Alive, Fools Never Die
Another tragically unsung band in my eyes, and also another band who produced their greatest work in the process of a bigger evolution. Grand Illusion managed to capture the band on the bridge between Traditional Power Metal and what I would basically describe as "Pop Metal". The result is fantastic song-based record that kicks ass from start to finish, driven by Johnny lindquist's underrated vocals and Nils Norberg's incredible soloing.
10.Dungeon - Resurrection (2005)
Favorite tracks: The Legend of Huma, Paradise, Resurrection
This is essentially just a rerecording of the band's proper debut album, but it has become far more well-known than the original version. As I mentioned before, Dungeon managed to combine aspects of nearly every subgenre of metal into one awesome package, and this album was their crowning achievement in my opinion.
09.Masterplan - Masterplan (2003)
Favorite tracks: Spirit Never Die, Soulburn, Crystal Night
Even better than Masterplan's second album was their debut album, which although it was certainly more of a traditional power metal record, still had a ton of identity. From Jorn's incredibly powerful vocals to Roland Grapow's beefy and awesome guitar sound, this album is truly a masterpiece. Every song is a winner on so many levels, it's hard to choose favorites. Everything just came together here to basically create the perfect storm of melodic metal.
08.Edguy - Mandrake (2001)
Favorite tracks: The Pharaoh, Golden Dawn, Tears of a Mandrake
Remember when Edguy was still a majestic power metal band? Indeed, these days seem long behind us. This album was the final the band would produce before moving away from their epic power-driven sound in favor of a more melodic, 80's hard-rock-infused one, for better or worse. The result is what is probably one of the best power metal albums of all-time, showing that Edguy knew how to kick ass, be ridiculously epic, and also have a sense of humor... and balance it all in a great package.
07.Evergrey - The Inner Circle (2004)
Favorite tracks: A Touch of Blessing, In the Wake of the Weary, Harmless Wishes
The second, yet not final Evergrey showing on this list. The band's final work before their arguable "fall from grace" came in the form of this amazing concept record about a religious cult and it's effect on (and more or less destruction of) an average man's life. This is the sort of concept that only this band could've brought to life like this, with Tom S. Englund's beautiful and heart-wrenching vocals driving this orchestral progressive metal album forward. The story and music alike are emotionally overwhelming. I find it nearly impossible to listen to this and not "feel" it in a huge way, so I must award big points for that.
06.Seventh Wonder - Mercy Falls (2008)
Favorite tracks: Unbreakable, Welcome to Mercy Falls, The Black Parade
Compared to all of these other albums, this is the obvious newcomer, my relationship only beginning about 7 or 8 months ago. However, in that time it has easily become one of my top 20 albums of all-time. This band's combination of technical prog-prowess with insanely catchy and melodic hooks has impressed me beyond belief. Everywhere you turn on this album there is another amazing chorus, another unbelievable vocal hook. And yet, it doesn't get old, because the band also brought the substance in full force, full of amazing instrumentation and creative songwriting structures. I have spun this album an insane amount, but yet it ceases to get old or boring.
05.Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite (2000)
Favorite tracks: Communion and the Oracle, Evolution, Rediscovery
This was my introduction to the mighty Symphony X, and I have to say this still stands as one of the most amazing sounding albums I've ever heard. This truly transports the listener to another sonic dimension for its duration. It's very hard to really classify this musically because I've really never heard anything else that sounds quite like it. Russell Allen's vocals take on another form here, often found in choir-like form, with Romeo's chugging riffs and Pinella's orchestral atmosphere filling out the sound. This album remains almost untouched in the world of Prog Metal in my opinion.
04.Evergrey - In Search of Truth (2001)
Favorite tracks: The Masterplan, Rulers of the Mind, Mark of the Triangle
This is very likely my favorite "sounding" album ever made. I just love the production and sound of this to death. Much like "The Inner Circle", this is another concept album that only a band with the emotional depth of Evergrey could make seem convincing and honest. Another album that's hard to pick favorite songs, because it really is one big piece of Prog Metal perfection from start to finish. The keyboards really help to add depth to this, making it (appropriately) sound like the soundtrack to an X-Files episode at times. Again, Tom's vocals really lead things forward, though in general the whole band really shines on this one.
03.Iron Maiden - Brave New World (2000)
Favorite tracks: Blood Brothers, Brave New World, Ghost of the Navigator
Well, we couldn't have a list like this without a Maiden record, could we? The band's first reunion (and my first Maiden) album still stands as my personal favorite. I'm honestly not sure I could say this is the most technically sound of the reunion records, but it's still far-and-away my favorite. The production on this album actually really works, and the sound of the band in general is just very full and powerful, there's a certain charisma and energy to this record that I'm not sure exists on any other Maiden album. Strong performances from everyone, and as I mentioned earlier, this just holds such a special place in my heart.
02.Circle II Circle - Burden of Truth (2006)
Favorite tracks: Heal You, Sentenced, Burden of Truth
Man, do I love Zak Stevens' voice. That is not to be understated. However, more than any Savatage record, I love his vocal performance on this album. Again, this is one of those cases where the songwriting and performances of the band on the whole merged perfectly to create something I just find to be amazing. Despite being a concept record, this is a generally straight-forward, song-based album, just with something extra to it. Again, just about every song is killer, and another album I have spun and absolutely insane amount of times since its release, and yet it still always sounds awesome whenever I listen to it.
01.Edguy - Hellfire Club - Hellfire Club (2004)
Favorite tracks: The Piper Never Dies, We Don't Need a Hero, Mysteria
This is an album which has had an absolutely profound effect on me. There are very few albums you will hear in your life that will change your perception and expectations of music as a whole, and this was one of the few that did that for me. It's important to remember that when this album dropped in April 2004, I was still very new to the world of power metal, and when I popped this in, it literally blew my mind. I was taken aback by how much every single track ruled. On this album Edguy managed to keep a lot of their classic power metal sound in tact but yet married it with this awesome 80's-inspired hard rock vibe to make something infectiously good. We still have the really epic moments, we still have the kickass power metal moments, and the band's humor is still generally kept in check so that it remains funny, not annoying. I'm sure this is not the technically best record on this list in my opinion, but the bottom line is that it's effect has been absolutely colossal on me, and I still really, really enjoy listening to it. I feel it really deserves this spot.
And lastly, here are a few honorable mentions. All albums I really love and wish I had room for on this list:
Iron Maiden - A Matter of life and Death (2006)
Royal Hunt - Collision Course: Paradox II (2008)
Riot - Army of One (2006)
Kamelot - Epica/The Black Halo (2003/2005)
Pagan's Mind - Celestial Entrance (2002)
Circus Maximus - Isolate (2007)
Pyramaze - Immortal (2008)
Gamma Ray - Majestic (2005)
Thanks for reading.
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1/12 - Entombed A.D. w/ Full of Hell
1/26 - Inquisition w/ Truckfighters
1/28 - Starkill w/ Spellcaster
2/11 - Marduk w/ Incantation
I gotta say I'm surprised this didn't get anymore than 2 replies. Then again, I guess I shouldn't complain. No feedback is better than bashing.
How many of these "top of the decade" threads does this place need?
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Born to owners of a guitar shop in 1977, he is a fourth generation musician. He cites musicians like Jethro Tull, Guitar Slim, Bonnie Raitt, Nash and Young, Eric Clapton, Stills and Crosby as his influences and probably his first experience with music when he was growing up, listening to his father's records. Banamassa has also the honor of opening for the legendary B.B. King at the tender age of twelve and at fourteen, he was invited to attend the Fender Guitar event, during which trip he formed his first band, Bloodline. Bloodline was comprised of himself and sons of Miles Davis and Robby Kreiger, Erin and Waylon respectively. The album they came out was produced two chart topping singles. If this wasn't an indication of the man's amazing talent, his track record of the artists he has performed with surely is impressive, including Eric Clapton, his childhood influence, Joe Cocker, Paul Jones, Ted Nugent, Foreigner and Buddy Guy. He has said that his entire life, from the very beginning, was influenced by music and he grew up surrounded by it from his earliest memories. Receiving his first guitar at the young age of four, he was playing Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes note for not by seven.
Influenced by blues bands "across the pond", namely those hailing from Britain and Ireland, which includes notables like The Jeff Beck Group and Rory Gallagher. Bonamassa began his recording career as a solo artist with his album A New Day Yesterday which was released in 2000. The title track, originally by Jethro Tull is said to be a "jaw dropping rendition". Other notable highlights of the album are the tracks Miss You, Hate You and Cradle Rock. His second effort, So, It's Like That, got him his first number one spot on the Blues Chart Billboard. Since then he has produced ten more studio efforts, his latest being Dust Bowl. Former Creem editor Jaan Uhelszki' said of Bonamassa's Blues Deluxe Album, "New York guitar phenomenon walks tall in the blues tradition…jettisoning fiery riffs inspired by John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Elmore James, and Albert Collins into the future with furious playing, a hard-rock sensibility, and a grizzled voice that owes a debt to Gregg Allman." Big praise and big shoes to fill for Bonamassa, a challenge and standard he always manages to meet, as well as setting his own standards in his own right with his own personal touch and style that only contributes to the modern blues genre, making it richer.
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March 26, 2011
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo ENMU junior shortstop Emily Livingston slides home with a run during the second inning of Saturday's Lone Star Conference South Division softball game against Texas A&M-Kingsville at Zia Softball Field.
PORTALES — What a difference a day can sometimes make.
Eastern New Mexico University's softball team rode solid defense, the complete-game pitching effort of junior Erin Roufosse and third-inning home runs from Tessa Fioritti and Kate Medrano to an 8-3 Lone Star Conference South Division victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville, salvaging the finale of the three-game set.
On Friday, the Javelinas (20-16, 3-6 South) had three innings of seven or more runs in a 10-3, 22-5 sweep. This time, Roufosse (6-16) needed just 94 pitchers to complete a seven-hitter.
ENMU (10-23, 2-7) trailed 2-1 going into the bottom of the third, but Fioritti tied it with her second homer of the season leading off, then Medrano added her fifth homer for a 4-2 lead after a walk to Taylor Howard.
It was 5-3 going into the bottom of the sixth, but the Zias put it out of reach with a three-spot that featured Howard's RBI single and Medrano's run-scoring double.
Medrano led a 13-hit attack against Kingsville's Amanda Arriaga (11-12) and Cassandra Hernandez, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Fioritti and shortstop Emily Livingston each had a pair of hits.
Kingsville scored an unearned run in the first, but the Zias tied it on Devin Higgins' run-scoring single to center with two out in the second. The Javs went back in front in the third on Arriaga's RBI single.
Livingston's run-scoring single in the fifth made it 5-2, and the Javs got one back in the sixth on a one-out RBI single by Janay Gonzalez. Roufosse retired the next five hitters, though, to nail down her eighth complete game of the season.


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To the person who stole my daughter's windshield protector last week. I hope you are enjoying it and being able to live with something that doesn't belong to you.
My daughter is a veteran and disabled and I gave it to her to save some walking and scraping.
God knows who you are and in his own time will take care of you.
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Hey Wiihackers, this is a list of all those games, that just won't do what they are told.
That's right! Nearly every game that gives you trouble is listed here, along with the solution
to get them to work on your Wii.
For some of the games, I will provide a link to a guide. All credit goes to the Authors of the guides!
Be sure to thank the Authors, in their guides.
Read here first, important informationPlease don't post here unless..
You have tested the game with at least 2 of the preferred USB loaders.
(USB Loader GX, CFG USB Loader, WiiFlow)
And can fully explain the problem.
You have already checked the game is on the list,
and have tested the game with multiple cIOS.
You will receive harsh treatment if you..
Post your system check here.
Post off topic, or NON contributory posts.
It is Okay to post here..
To add or correct something.
Games in general
You will find that 95-99% of games will run on cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6.
Music games like Hermes cIOS 223.
The rest, well, that's what this list is for.
The Main List. (In Alphabetical Order)
Having problems with music and dance games? Take a look at Peire's
The Ultimate Guide to Music and Dance Games
Arc Rise Fantasia
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1 (update your loader to the latest revision)
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Use cIOS 222 or 223. Crashes when creating a profile. To get this game to work you need to download a save file and transfer to the wii. See HERE or HERE.
Back to the Future
Working with cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6 and v7
Band Hero
Brunswick Pro Bowling
Use IOS222 or 223.
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Castlevania Judgement
Make sure no GC controllers are plugged into the #1 slot.
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Driver San Francisco
Guitar Hero 6 & All Music Games
Just Dance 2
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1, and update your loader to the latest revision.
Kirby Return to Dreamland and Kirby's Adventure
Yes, Kirby Return to Dreamland is called Kirby's Adventure in PAL regions.
They are the same game.
Working with cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6 and v7
Monster Hunter 3 Tri
My Sims Racing
If a GC Controller is plugged in when booting, the Wii Remote won't work.
New Super Mario Bros Wii
New U Yoga and Pilates Workout
Some users have reported the PAL version does not work when forcing NTSC (Try PAL 60)
Pikmin 2 (PAL)
Works on a PAL Wii. For this game to be displayed correctly on an NTSC wii and T.V, you need component cables. And force NTSC.
Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands
Rugby League 3"
Disc/Modchip Users need a clean install of IOS53-64-v5149(no fake signing). Get it using NUS Downloader. Or install with Dop Mii.
Look HERE for more info.
Scrabble Interactive (PAL)
PAL Version not working with an NTSC Wii. (Tested with composite cables only)
Smurfs Dance Party
Use cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6
Sniper Elite
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Tom Clancys H.A.W.X. 2
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1
Wii Sports Resort
Worms Battle Island
Dual Layer List
**If playing from Disc** -- Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
You used to need cIOS38 Rev17 + Or cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1 to get these dual layered games to work.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Metroid other M
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Sakura Wars So Long My Love
Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Samurai Warriors 3
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Alt.dol List (No Particular Order)
Most USB Loaders now have the option to select the alt.dol for these games.
Go into your loaders settings and choose "alt.dol from disk"Then choose the appropriate .dol (from the list below) and save it.
This Sims 3
Use mplr.dol
Fifa 08
Use main.dol (also try "block IOS reload").
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
Use fateatlantis.dol
'Medal of Honor: Heros 2"
Use Game.dol
Metal Slug Anthology
Games 1-5 work from Game Menu. To launch Game 6 Use ms6.dol.
Mortal Kombat Armageddon
Madden NFL 07
Use madden.dol
Madden NFL 08
Use maddens.dol
Red Steel
Use Red Steel.Dol
SSX Blur
The House of the Dead 2
Use hod2.dol
Sam & Max Season 1&2
Using The latest NeoGamma and Configurable USB Loader. Select Alt.dol from disk and choose the episode you want. Look HERE for more info.
For Season 2 rename the WDM file R3Y.
IOS Reloading
These games were never used to be able to be played from USB. BUT...
*IOS Reloading Games Now Work from USB*
*Now Works from USB Using cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6. Go HERE for the d2x cIOS, and install with the latest installer.
Install the cIOS to slot 249. Load with Neogamma R9 beta 47 (Or R9 beta51) with "Block IOS reload" set to "method 2". Only works with WBFS drives ATM.
So yes that means COD3 now works from USB and CSI should as well.
CSI : Deadly Intent
Call Of Duty 3
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Far Cry Vengeance
Special Thanks go to Krank
I just want to acknowledge, and thank Krank, for compiling the original list.
Because Krank is no longer active, an updated list was needed.
Thanks Krank for your hard work.
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If the newly hired employee wishes to appeal that this amount is not appropriate in a particular case, this must be done prior to relocation and the appeal must be granted, in writing, by both the divisional vice president and the business affairs vice president in order to guarantee payment.
The University will pay the newly hired employee the full amount for moving expenses as determined by the above referenced formula no later than thirty days from the first day of employment. The payment for moving expenses is subject to applicable withholding taxes.


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For men, health too often takes backseat. We identify six common health mistakes your man may be making.
To mark Men's Health month, experts ID the top health mistakes the men in your life may be making. ????????????1. Not getting regular check-ups. The idea that men avoid doctors may be a stereotype, but it�s based in reality. The good news? A bit of gentle nudging (no nagging, please) can be effective. �Generally, I do find that men come to the doctor at their female partner�s request,� says Damon Raskin, MD, supervising physician of Ageless Men�s Health Facility, with several branches across the U.S. Most women get into good habits in their teens, when they start annual cervical cancer screenings, but men should also commit to a yearly physical. If nothing else, it helps guys establish a relationship with their doctors, so when problems arise, they�ll feel more comfortable seeking help. 2. Ignoring snoring. �Many men laugh off snoring as something everyone does,� says Nitun Verma, MD, medical director of the Washington Township Center for Sleep Disorders in Fremont, Calif. But it�s often a sign of sleep apnea, a condition in which sufferers can stop breathing briefly during sleep, cutting off oxygen flow to the brain. �Severe apnea increases the risks for stroke and heart attack by 300 percent,� Verma says. 3. Acting like an elite athlete at the gym. The adage, �If it�s worth doing, it�s worth overdoing� shouldn�t apply to fitness�but many men still rush into a rigorous regimen when encouraged to exercise. �I see a lot of injuries from fitness routines that are way too complicated,� says Rob Pomahac, chiropractor and owner of the MaxHealth clinic in Los Angeles. If your trainer prides himself on �creative� workouts, or encourages competition in a way that seems dangerous, find something new. �Start with the basics and do what you can handle,� Pomahac says. An injury that sidelines a guy for months�or restricts his activity in some capacity forever�just isn�t worth it. 4. Avoiding talk about feelings. �Men think they can get by on their own and let things go,� Raskin says. But untreated mood disorders can affect quality of life and physical health. A short blue period now and then is normal, but no one should try to power through emotional issues affecting day-to-day life without help. 5. Self-treating problems with intimacy. You and your spouse may have seen commercials for �Low T� (low testosterone) and recognized symptoms like lower sex drive or erectile dysfunction. But you shouldn�t try to treat these concerns with supplements, herbs or other non-prescription products�which are at best useless and at worst dangerous. Performance issues could be a sign of a hormonal imbalance (common in men as they age), or something even more serious. So don�t hesitate to seek treatment�from a pro. (Are you seeing a pattern?) 6. Being vague or downplaying symptoms. So your man does get an annual physical�great! But allow his doc one nitpick: �Men tend to be less descriptive and minimize their symptoms,� Raskin says. All patients should be matter-of-fact when describing complaints�and not worry that the doc won�t think they�re tough. Explain how long symptoms have persisted, whether they come and go or are steadily increasing, and what triggers them. Rating pain on a scale of one to 10, or comparing it to other pain or symptoms, can also be helpful. This article originally appeared as on Spry Living


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Acer Group, the world's third largest personal computer supplier, plans to enter the market of smartphones in Q1 2009, according to the company. The PC maker believes that smartphone business will enable the company's further dynamic growth in the course of the next three to five years.
Acer plans to enter the smartphone business with own-bran model sometime in the first quarter of 2009 initially targeting Western European and Russian markets. According to a news-story at DigiTimes web-site, Acer is currently negotiating with telecom companies and retailers about distribution of its smartphones. If the discussions do not lead to favourable terms for Acer or its partners, the large-scale entry of the company to the new markets may only occur in the second half of 2009.
Specifications of the smartphone have not been revealed.
Smartphone sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region increased 14% year-on-year in Q3, 2008, according to Gartner market tracking company. The region saw Nokia's share decline nearly 8% in the third quarter of 2008 but still maintaining its leading position and saw Apple gain the No. 2 spot with 15.6 % share, moving in front of HTC and RIM. That said, it may make sense for Acer to try entering the market, even though it may be tough for a new player to gain massive popularity without a huge advertising campaign aiming consumers, something which Apple had to deploy to get to the No. 2 spot in EMEA.
It will not be easy for Acer to get a significant market share with its smartphones in the USA too as the majority of telecom operators in the country prefer to sell own-brand devices, while Acer is not a contract maker of phones, but a company interested in popularizing its trademark on various markets.
Acer reportedly intends to increase headcount in its smartphone division to 500 employees including 200 transferred from E-Ten Information System's (a company Acer took over earlier this year) research and development division.
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A source familiar with Advanced Micro Devices product planning denied the rumours that the first chips code-named Ontario that combine x86 cores as well as graphics processor unit on the same piece of silicon and designed for low-power would have abnormally high power consumption.
"Categorizing AMD Ontario as 18W or 24W is not reasonable and well outside the margin of error," a source close to AMD said on Wednesday.
Earlier it was reported that AMD's first processors based on Fusion design aimed at ultrathin notebooks and netbooks would consume 18W or even 25W. However, this seems to be complete incorrect and the final products will be massively more power efficient than the rumours claim.
The Ontario features one or two x86 processing cores based on the code-named Bobcat micro-architecture (a technology that AMD has been developing for many years now) as well as DirectX 11 graphics processing unit from ATI. The Bobcat is an AMD approach to the low-power computing, hence, the direct competitor for Intel Atom. The Bobcat is an out-of-order execution processing core, hence, it will by definition consume slightly more energy than Atom. AMD promises that the Bobcat is sub-1W-capable, hence it will be possible to use it in low-power devices as well. Given the two facts, it is hard to expect the first microprocessor offerings powered by Bobcat to consume 18W of power.
Although the source did not disclose any actual power consumption details regarding the first Fusion concept-based chips, it should be noted that based on documents seen by X-bit labs the dual-core code-named Llano processors - which feature high-performance Phenom II-class x86 engines along with high-end graphics cores - were meant to fit into 20W thermal envelope thanks to a plethora of power consumption trimming techniques implemented by AMD microprocessor and graphics processor engineers into the design.
Although at this point nothing is set on stone, it is unlikely that that code-named Ontario and Llano processor families will overlap tangibly in terms of performance or power consumption.
AMD did not comment on the news-story.
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About the Author: Major General (Ret) Scott Gration currently serves as the President's Special Envoy to Sudan. (August 25, 2009)
I just returned from my trip to Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt, and I am very happy to report on two steps towards real progress we were able to achieve. I already wrote about the first positive development, the initialing of the bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP to further implementation of the CPA. I want now to let you know about the second achievement of the trip.
This Saturday I was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to meet with leadership from four key Darfuri armed movements [Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM)/Unity, SLM/Abdel Shafie, SLM/Abdel Wahid leadership, and the United Resistance Front (URF)] to build cohesion and unification in support of the Doha peace process. After many fruitful and engaging discussions, these groups have signed an agreement to unify politically, begin steps towards establishing a unified position, and return to the Doha peace process with one approach and one voice. This is very good news, and it is the largest step towards unification of Darfuri armed movements since 2005.
It is very unfortunate that Abdel Wahid al Nur distanced himself from the decision of his field commanders who signed the agreement in Addis. We will continue to make every effort to include Abdel Wahid in the peace process, but it is up to him to make a positive difference for the people of Darfur or to sit on the sidelines in Paris. I hope he will choose the former. This issue is bigger than individuals. This is about ensuring that the will of the people of Darfur is carried out in a process that can make a difference and achieve peace.
To achieve peace in Darfur, we need as broad and inclusive a peace process as possible. To do this we need a unified voice for Darfuri armed movements. This agreement brings us one step closer to this and to peace in Darfur. Though this is a very positive development, it is important to remember that broader unification and the inclusion of civil society as a voice in the peace process are still needed. That is why, despite progress, we have no time to spare and no time to hesitate. I will be headed back to Sudan in just a few short weeks to resume trilateral discussions with the NCP and SPLM. I will continue to meet with all Darfuri armed movements willing to talk with the goal of broader unification. I will continue to look for ways to include civil society in the peace process. I will work to include, cooperate, and engage with the advocacy and NGO communities to ensure that our efforts are known and are in support of our common objectives.
Stay tuned for more updates. Thank you, Scott.
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Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hi, Good Monday Morning Netizens of the Department of State.
It's good to hear things are going well in the Sudan peace talks or meetings.I think its great that they have signed a agreement to unify politically. I hope that future meetings go well and that they have peace there.
Have a Great Week, and thanks for Posting Scott Gration.
......Cya... People ..Later.. :)
Ron in New York writes:
Geography Lessons....
When we we stop learning the names of countries and regions because of the atrocities committed in them? Darfur, Sudan, Bosnia......


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Debates of June 20th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #175 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was safety.
- Question Period
- Dairy Farmers of Canada
- Relay for Life
- Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Massif
- Aboriginal Women
- Stem Cell Research
- John Turnbull
- Tax Freedom Day
- Claude Poudrier
- Justice Legislation
- Jean Cadieux
- The Budget
- Kelly Morrisseau
- National Aboriginal Day
- Hate Propaganda against Women
- World Refugee Day
- Government Policies
- Afghanistan
- Equalization Formula
- Afghanistan
- Equalization Formula
- Health
- Status of Women
- Official Languages
- Child Care
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Securities Industry
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Income Trusts
- The Environment
- Ministerial Expenses
- Health
- Democratic Reform
- Consumer Affairs
- Softwood Lumber
- Automobile Industry
- Government Policies
- Expenses of the Former Lieutenant Governor of Quebec
- Supply Management
- Foreign Affairs
- Veterans Affairs
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Health
- Presence in Gallery
- Resignation of Member
- Ethics Commissioner
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Pugwash Conferences
- Aeronautics Act
- Peace Tower Carillon
- Aeronautics Act
- Water Resources Management
- Business of the House
- Pilotage Act
2:05 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 Yukon.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Dairy Producers of Canada welcome the amendments to the compositional standards for cheese proposed by Canada's new government.
Most countries that are known for their excellent cheeses have very strict standards. The Conservative government has taken the initiative to ensure that cheese standards uphold consumer confidence and protect Canada's reputation as a producer of quality cheese.
This support provides yet more proof that the Liberals were unwilling to do anything and the Bloc unable. For the past 16 months, our government has been taking real action and keeping its promises in this file as in others.
In closing, I would invite all of my colleagues to sample Le Lotbinière cheese, which is one of our high-quality cheeses available in supermarkets all over Quebec. Le Lotbinière is made by the Bergeron master cheesemakers, whose contribution to the economy of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly has been invaluable. It is perfect with fruit at a picnic, and it works well for fondue and raclette.
Relay for Life
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Anthony Rota Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize those who helped organize as well as those who participated in the annual Relay for Life which took place in North Bay, Ontario this past weekend.
This fundraising event, which involved over 225 cancer survivors, also served as a memorial to friends and family members who succumbed to the disease.
The theme of this year's event was "Cancer Never Sleeps". Those who took part in the overnight relay will not rest until a cure for cancer has been found. Every step taken during the relay takes us one step closer to that goal.
The Relay for Life takes place in communities across Canada and is a celebration of life, a way of remembering loved ones and a tribute to the family members and care workers who help cancer patients through a trying time. On behalf of all survivors, I thank them. We would not have made it without them.
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Massif
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michel Guimond Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Charlevoix region is waiting for close to $30 million over five years that was promised by Ottawa to help complete a major project: the development of the Massif de la Petite-Rivière-Saint-François by developer Daniel Gauthier. This project has yet to be launched because the Charlevoix region is still waiting for the millions promised.
The project involves upgrading the railway between the Gare du Palais station and Pointe-au-Pic, and includes a 150-room hotel, a multifunctional conference facility and a public market for locally grown products. We cannot allow this project, which has support from the community, to wither away, just because the federal government did not want to sign an agreement in time. Without a signed agreement, the developer cannot start work, since it would no longer be eligible for available grants.
This major project, which would create 600 permanent jobs is crucial to the region's economic development. I am calling on the Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec to keep his word. Why is the Conservative government so quick to find money for military equipment and not to help a project that will create jobs and put Charlevoix on the map?
Aboriginal Women
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, Sharon McIvor has won her case in the B.C. Supreme Court, arguing that it was wrong for the federal government to arbitrarily say that women could not pass Indian status on to their children. This is a long overdue decision to reverse decades of discrimination against first nations women.
Along with difficulties accessing programs available to status Indians, the effects of Bill C-31 were felt throughout the community, where children faced acceptance or rejection based on their different status.
The government knows it will lose this case if it goes forward. Its own internal documents show that. However, the minister has told the media that this judgment may not be enough and he is contemplating spending more taxpayer dollars to fight this decision at a higher court, this from the minister who insists the Conservatives are working to bring human rights to first nations.
Human rights are inalienable and Sharon McIvor has proven through her long battle that those rights should be recognized.
The minister should accept this ruling and start making the necessary changes in his department to deal with the influx of people applying for status.
Stem Cell Research
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
James Lunney Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, much has been said in the House about stem cell research and the tremendous possibilities for regenerative medicine. Spinal cord injuries, tissue replacement and even sports injury repair are hot topics of discussion.
Whether it is baby Cole in Cape Breton who is undergoing a transplant, or toddler Joseph Kim in Coquitlam, B.C. whose blood may save his five year old brother, stem cells and transplants have been in the news.
Recently, a plentiful, non-ethically charged and underutilized source of valuable tissue has been coming to the forefront. Umbilical cord blood is a rich source of blood tissue and stem cells that until recently has been largely discarded.
Increasingly, blood and bone marrow specialists have been calling for a national cord blood bank. Dr. Armand Keating, Director of Cell Therapy at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, and Dr. Stephen Couban of the Bone Marrow Transplant Group are two prominent advocates.
Motion No. 287 gives this Parliament an opportunity to support this life-saving initiative. Let us move quickly to make a national cord blood bank a reality and help Canada develop the rich potential of regenerative medicine.
John Turnbull
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, Father's Day was different for the family of John Turnbull this year. Mr. Turnbull, who was born in 1919, died earlier this year and was interred on Saturday.
As his son Greg said, he was a member of the "greatest generation", one that survived the depression, fought in the war and then raised families and built our Canada with great sacrifice and no complaints.
During World War II, he joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment and was stricken with rheumatic fever, which affected him for the rest of his days. In 1945 he married Gladys, his amazing wife of 61 years.
John was an outstanding sportsman, expert shot, woodsman and fisherman. He was a hard worker and the chief of the volunteer fire department in Mount Uniacke.
When he moved his family to Dartmouth, he became a cub leader and coached baseball. His wife has been one of the most dedicated volunteers in Nova Scotia for many years. They contributed to building a better community. He was a strong, dedicated and caring man.
We join Gladys, Janice, Meredith, Greg, my best man, Larry and his grandchildren in mourning the loss of John Turnbull, a charter member of Canada's greatest generation.
Tax Freedom Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mike Lake Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
Mr. Speaker, today is Tax Freedom Day, the day when the average Canadian family has earned enough money to pay all of the taxes levied on it by the three levels of government.
This year, Tax Freedom Day is arriving four days earlier than in 2005 and 2006 thanks to our government delivering on our promise to reduce the GST by 1%.
While the Liberals made promises they did not deliver on, we took action to reduce the tax burden for hard-working Canadians.
In addition to lowering the GST, we introduced a host of other measures to reduce taxes for students, seniors, low income Canadians and families.
Worth particular mention is the introduction of pension income splitting for seniors and the new $2,000 child tax credit that will provide up to $310 per child in tax relief to three million Canadian families.
The bottom line is this: since taking office we have paid down the debt by $22.4 billion and at the same time provided $37.8 billion in tax relief for families and individuals.
When it comes to tax relief, Canadians finally have a leader and a government that knows how to get the job done.
Claude Poudrier
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Paule Brunelle Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I am pleased to congratulate a citizen of Trois-Rivières on an outstanding youth education project.
Claude Poudrier is the founder of a training project in environmental and citizenship education called "Action-Research for Community Problem Solving", which is currently being implemented in 15 school boards across Quebec.
As a teacher, Mr. Poudrier actively promotes a problem-solving approach that encourages thousands of Quebec students to target problems within their environment, analyze them and find possible solutions that involve taking concrete steps to improve their environment.
This teacher/researcher has a degree in psychoeducation and teaches at the Saint-Gabriel-Archange elementary school in Cap-de-la-Madeleine. He deserves great admiration for his invaluable contribution to the well-being of our youth and, therefore, our future generations.
Justice Legislation
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Rick Norlock Northumberland—Quinte West, ON
Mr. Speaker, as we approach summer and look at our accomplishments it is clear that this government is getting the job done on criminal justice.
We set out with an ambitious plan to clean up the disastrous Liberal soft on crime agenda that allowed violent criminals back into the community, handcuffed prosecutors, marginalized victims and allowed organized crime to prosper.
We are delivering on our commitment to make our streets safer by getting tough on violent, repeat offenders and cracking down on organized crime and gangs.
Over the past 18 months we introduced 13 bills and only have two yet to be passed by this House.
We have passed laws that deny house arrest to serious violent offenders, make street racing a crime and expanded the use of DNA evidence for tracking criminals.
We are waiting on the Senate to pass five important bills that include mandatory penalties and a reverse onus on bail for gun crimes and raising the age of protection to 16.
This government is getting the job done and, as the justice minister says, we are just getting started.
Jean Cadieux
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Brian Murphy Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Mr. Speaker, this week, the Université de Moncton honoured the memory of Jean Cadieux, an extraordinary Acadian nation builder, by renaming the faculty of administration building after him.
Mr. Cadieux played a pivotal role in creating the Université de Moncton. He was a champion of bilingualism and contributed to advancing Acadian society.
He was dean of the school of commerce in 1963 and then president of the Université de Moncton for five years. He also helped establish the first French school of common law in the world.
Although Jean Cadieux passed away in February 2006, his work, his dedication and his involvement will live on in Acadia forever. Therefore, together with the Université de Moncton, which has renamed the faculty of administration building after him, I acknowledge Mr. Cadieux's contribution.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Rick Dykstra St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, as we prepare for the summer adjournment of Parliament, MPs who will return to their ridings across the country should be listening to their constituents' concerns and advice.
However, Liberal and NDP MPs will have some explaining to do this summer.
Their constituents will be puzzled as to why their MP voted against a budget that provided: a new working income tax benefit for the working poor; a new $2,000 child tax credit for every child under the age of 19; new funding from the federal government to the provinces and territories to develop environmental measures to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; a commitment to reduce patient wait times in every province and territory; a commitment to Canadian women that this government will combat cervical cancer; and finally, after 40 years and two generations, income splitting for seniors.
As Ricky said to Lucy and I say to the Liberal and NDP members in this House, "You have some 'splainin' to do!"
Kelly Morrisseau
Statements By Members
June 20th, 2007 / 2:15 p.m.
Paul Dewar Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, Kelly Morrisseau was 27 years old and seven months pregnant when she was stabbed and left to die near an Ottawa area park. This tragic death is yet another example of the violence and death faced by aboriginal women in Canada.
Tomorrow is National Aboriginal Day and we are reminded that not only have we failed Kelly, but we have failed a generation of young aboriginal people.
Since the federal government instituted a 2% funding cap in 1996, the number of aboriginal youths in higher education has fallen by 9%. The government must rescind this cap.
We must show that as parliamentarians our response is not more hollow words and more hollow promises. Let us start today by first helping to give hope and opportunity to the three children Kelly Morrisseau left behind. I invite all members to join me and the NDP caucus in making a donation to the Kelly Morrisseau fund.
Together, let us start investing in a better future for all aboriginal children.
National Aboriginal Day
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Tina Keeper Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in the House today to recognize National Aboriginal Day, which is held on June 21 of each year and which we have celebrated every year since 1996, when former Governor General Roméo LeBlanc formally announced that the federal government would designate this date to honour and celebrate Canada's first nations, the Métis nation and the Inuit.
I am proud to represent a riding comprised of the Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, Ojibway and Métis nations. Aboriginal people in the Churchill riding represent 65% of the population. They have traditionally been homemakers, fishermen, hunters and trappers, which today they continue, and they also have moved into a wide range of careers, everything from miners to professors.
Some of the people in my riding who have made a difference in this country are former Churchill MP Elijah Harper, National Chief Phil Fontaine, Chief Ovide Mercredi, a former national chief, educators Edwin Jebb and Doris Young, and councillor Bobby Smith.
I also would like to acknowledge the recipients of awards recognizing three special aboriginal women: Bernadette Beardy, Ruth Norton and Betsy Buck.
On this day, we celebrate their accomplishments and our communities and cultures.
Hate Propaganda against Women
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
Mr. Speaker, on April 22, a motion put forward by the hon. member for Etobicoke Centre to add the word "woman" to the Criminal Code with respect to hate propaganda was adopted by everyone except the Conservative Party.
The government and its Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women do not seem to be too concerned about the prevalence of hate propaganda, yet it can be found in ads, in songs, on television, everywhere.
It is high time to give the justice system tools to eradicate this scourge. That does not mean encroaching on freedom of expression, but when freedom of expression is used to perpetrate gratuitous violence against women, it has to be censured.
The Conservative government has to implement this April 22 motion. It is a matter of political integrity and, above all, dignity and respect for women.


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BiologyLittle is known of the reproductive habits of the tucuxi dolphin. The freshwater subspecies calves during the low water period of October and November (2), after an 11 to 12 month gestation. It is thought to be polyandrous (where each female has more than one male partner), and aggression between males is seen during courtship (5). The seasonal fluctuation in river water levels has a great influence on the freshwater subspecies. It enters lakes during high water but leaves as the waters begin to fall to avoid being trapped (2). A shy dolphin, the tucuxi tends to be most active during the early morning and late afternoon, but is usually a slow swimmer that jumps infrequently (5). It dives for around 30 seconds (4), and uses echolocation to communicate as well as to catch fish and shrimp (5). Group size varies, but can be up to 20 in freshwater or 50 in the marine subspecies (3).


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You can compare tea to wine, beer, coffee, liquors, cigars, chocolate, or even cheese, olive oil, or soy sauce. Why not? Aren't they all just luxuries we consume in order to delight our senses? Products other people produce for passion, profit, or a blend of both? Things we can choose to be aficionados about, just buy the basic cheap stuff, or even survive without (God forbid)?
Hell, anyone with half a brain can compare a hawk to a handsaw... if the wind is southerly.


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Skip to comments.Krauthammer: Obama Using Massacre "Combination Of Self-Righteousness And Narcissism" (video)
Posted on 12/19/2012 4:01:17 PM PST by i88schwartz
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: I think the president invoking the massacre of children to essential say the Republicans need to accept his terms of surrender in the negotiations is not just a non-sequitur, I think it's sacrilege. And it's of a piece with the whole tone of his news conference and this is the way he conducts them generally, which is he is excessively self-righteous. He talks about the other side of being unprincipled, not interested in the national interest, slaves of ideology which he says makes no sense. And as you mention, invested in opposing him to the point they are willing to let the country suffer.
So it's a combination of self-righteousness and narcissism. It's just a very unpleasant tone and there is no reason he can't either avoid that or give some credit to the other side for sincerity in just seeing a different way to approach the crisis the country has. I think that would be respectful but it's a lot to ask of Obama and he never delivers on that.
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narcissism.....the only thing that we know for sure about Odungo. I wish more would use the word when talking about the little boy king
He nailed it. I heard someone else call it sacrilege. If you worship yourself, as he does, then it's not really sacrilege.
Saul Alinsky is smiling...
Obama actually said that? Good grief, he's disgusting,
Obama actually said that? Good grief, he's disgusting,
Obama actually said that? Good grief, he's disgusting,
Obama actually said that? Good grief, he's disgusting,
Yep, I all but puked when I saw it.
He will receive a call from bill clinton and be taken to the woodshed, after which he will say the pubbies blackmailed him on 'plan b' and he had no choice but to sign it or see the entire country suffer.
He must have been told that he was the center of the universe as a child to become an adult convinced that you really are.
What can you expect with such an evil manipulative POS in the White House? He plays the sheeple like a Stradivarius///// With the help of the arsehole media of course. If the media were straight shooters Obama would have been tossed out with the trash long ago. Romney and McCain would have beat him
Charles is a shrink, he should know, thing is, any person with a half a brain should be able to tell that Obama is one sick SOB.
I tell ya, I can't stand watching or listening to this deranged wanna be dictator.
We have lost the country to the greedy, avaricious poor.
Me either. I flick the station to ANYTHING until I think it's gone. My husband hits the mute button and leaves the room for awhile.
When I've been at other peoples houses visiting and Oboma comes on, they do the same thing, even though many aren't that political. They just make that "ugh!" sound and turn the station or turn the TV right off.
The social parasites like him, but I don't think anyone else does.
I'll pass on being impressed.
Down south we don't have narcissists, but we do have a$$hole$.
Definition of ICONOCLAST
1: a person who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration
2: a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
Change has come to America. The only beliefs, institutions, and images allowed by Obama are the ones stamped with the Obama seal (mark) of approval. All else must be destroyed.
So it's a combination of self-righteousness and narcissism.
Obamacare isn't just about medical dictats. It's a whole-life concept. A contract (covenant) with death as it were. Obamacarrousel. "Renew!"
It's really hard to stomach that the "social parasites" are the ones who elected him back into power this time and there weren't enough decent folks to vote him out.
And I say that with regret because my daughter is one of those who voted for him. She's not a social parasite though, just a very liberal person who hates all things conservative, decent, moral and holy. Egads, maybe I should rethink this..................
Don't be surprised if Obama shows up at a press conference dressed in a toga, a laurel wreath on his head and a lyre in his hand. "Oh, what a great artist, the world has lost!"
You know who said that, don't you?
And I bet you paid a lot to have her indoctrinated...err, educated.
'Obama Carrousel. "Renew!"'
'Logan's Run' - one of my all-time favorite movies.
I think Obama was suggesting that there will be more massacres unless the Congress caves.
I met Jenny Agutter back in the day. Gorgeous and with it
Obama's combination of self-righteousness and narcissism is a mathematical constant of his despicable character. How the Americans could vote for this schmuck TWICE is beyond comprehension.
Lucky dog.I just looked on her website.Still a looker with
an imprssive resume.
I completely agree with you. It's over until the final financial collapse when the system gets to rebalance and a work ethic is once again valued.
Your assessment is outstanding. He is a deeply disturbed monster, not unlike several mass murderers. His soul is steeped in hatred for Americans. His war on America has been apparent since 2008.
it was after Logan Run. She was in town acting in a play. Probably classically trained.
I don't know about that but they certainly are a Fifth Column...
Today is Ms. Agutter's 60th birthday.
Welcome to maturity!
Did you have to remind me??? :D
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Good tips for summer reading
Summer is a difficult time to have regular family routines. However, including reading every day can help children stay on track with their language and reading skills. For more ways to help children learn see grandparentsteachtoo.org and wnmufm.org pod casts "Learning Through the Seasons."
Preschool children
Children need three million words from adults before kindergarten. That seems like a staggering amount unless this time is scheduled every day as quiet and active activity times that include talking together. Taking neighborhood walks or attending a city attraction is a good time to discuss what children are experiencing. Grandparents can help build that vocabulary storehouse by planning interesting visits around town parents may not be able to arrange. Talk during the visit and print their words on paper. Perhaps take pictures and make a storybook they can "read." This helps children get the feel of reading and be praised for it.
Library visits are critical during the summer. Bring home a variety of fiction and nonfiction books and attend library programs. Then sit in a cozy spot, read with good expression, and discuss the story. Connect relaxation and resting with reading a book.
As your children are learning letters and beginning sounds ask them to identify some on a page occasionally. Ask children questions about the story (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to check for comprehension. Read favorite books many times until children can pretend to read the book themselves. Perhaps they can retell some of it. Encourage children to dress up like the characters and act it out.
Avoid summer slide
Once children are in first grade it is very important to practice reading every day. Children can practice to avoid a summer slide backward that requires reteaching in the fall while others zoom ahead. Summer, after all is one third as long as a school year. Ten to 20 minutes reading out loud every day makes a difference.
There is a rule of five to help choose books. If your children put a finger on five or more words they don't know on a typical page, they probably need help reading the book. It doesn't mean they shouldn't choose it, just that they will need help and tire easily.
Perhaps take turns reading paragraphs. Read at the same time so they mimic your good expression. If they don't know a word, tell them after giving them time to think. Watch for correct reading of punctuation. Stop and lower pitch at periods. Raise pitch at question marks. Pause at commas and sound excited at exclamation marks. Expression helps comprehension.
Look for books with reading levels and chapter books like " The Magic Tree House" series. Your librarians will help. Keep track of reading minutes and give rewards of special activities or privileges with you.
Editor's note: This column is penned by retired Marquette Area Public Schools teachers Iris Katers, Jean Hetrick, and Cheryl Anderegg. Esther Macalady is from Golden, Colorado. Tim Fox currently teaches at Superior Hills Elementary. It's supported by Northern Michigan University Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, the School of Education, U.P. Children's Museum, U.P. Association for the Education of Young Children, and U.P. Parent Awareness of Michigan. Their book "Learning Through the Seasons" is available at area stores and www.grandparentsteachtoo.org. Their mission is to provide fun standards based activities that adults can do in the home to prepare children for school and a lifetime of learning and reduce the stress of child care.


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Jim R. , September 30, 1997; 10:46 P.M.
Just looked over your photography pages, and found the info on B&W IR photography.
I do a bit of freelance work, and I have done some work with IR at nighttime activities, such as dances, when a flash would blind everyone. I had quite good luck placing a #87 IR Gel Filter (Kodak) over my flash, an old Vivitar 283, set on auto in the "yellow" range. I was surprised to find that the flash read the IR light as if it was a regular flash.
I got shots from about 50' in to about 15' (and no one was blinded). Of course any closer and people's skin began to take on a strange appearance.
Just wanted to pass this on. Keep up the good work.
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