text: I have been a part of Idaho Rush since the club was formed. I originally started playing for the Osprey soccer club when I started competitive soccer in my U11 year. When Osprey merged with other clubs to form Idaho Rush I stayed loyal to the club because I respected all of my teammates and coaches. The club helped me improve not just as a player, but as a person too. Rush has taught me how to accept defeat. They have also showed me what it takes to become a great player. I have had great coaches throughout my soccer career such as Jens Haustein, Lee Riley, Tony Colavecchia, Shaun Dunn, etc. I also would like to thank the assistant coaches I had at Rush such as Steve Garcia and Ian Davey. They helped make things easier for the head coaches and the team. Most of the coaching staff has experienced a high level of soccer. Some professionally and some collegiate. I have always taken their advice and worked to improve on anything they have mentioned. They helped improve my game as I progressed throughout my soccer career in Rush. I have accomplished so many things with my teammates throughout the years. My favorite achievement was winning State Cup three consecutive times. There have been many times where we made it to the finals and lost. For me these were still good achievements. I have had so many great memories with the teammates that I have had. I have been playing on the same team as my brother Admir since we both started playing soccer. He has made everything about soccer easier for me. He has always pushed me to strive for more in life. Thankfully we went to the same college and are still playing together. My parents, Sadan and Amira, have always supported me in life. They have given me everything in life. Without them I would not be the man I am today. My favorite part about playing was traveling throughout the US and playing some of the best teams in the nation. Sometimes we would even get the honor of playing teams from abroad. The other teams would give us no respect because we were from Idaho, but we would always put up a fight and most of the time beat them. We would always come into the game knowing that we had nothing to lose and that's what gave us the will to succeed. After the game we would always feel great because we knew that gave it our all. We knew that we could play with the best. We didn't even have to win to realize this. I learned that you need to accept your losses and improve from there. I thank all of the teammates I have had at Rush for the great memories. Rush also helped me find a college that was the right fit for me. I am currently attending Grand Canyon University and I couldn't be happier about it. Rush helped me prepare for the challenge that college soccer has to offer. If I could give any advice to any of the younger players it would be to always strive to be the best. That means to work hard and stick to things you love. If you work hard because it will all pay off. I would like to thank everyone that has helped me in my Rush career.


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(BEIJING, CHINA) - The United States Olympic Boxing Team endured a long day on Tuesday as they continue the countdown toward the start of the Olympic Games. The nine boxers went through a rigorous strength and conditioning workout at the Beijing Normal University track in the morning before welcoming numerous members of the media during their afternoon training session. The squad closed the day with a sparring session before returning to the Olympic village for the night.
Lightweight Sadam Ali (Brooklyn, N.Y.) took time out from his hectic day to share his thoughts on the Olympics and the final preparations for his opening bout.
1. How are you feeling now just a few days out from the Opening Ceremonies?
It's right there, its super close so its time to bite down, start focusing down and get ready for what's coming.
2. How has being on the ground here in China affected your training?
It didn't really affect my training, we came out here, worked really hard, did three workouts a day and we're ready to go.
3. What is the most challenging part of being here in Beijing?
Being so far from home and away from my family
4. What is your favorite thing about China so far?
How nice the people here are, they really make you feel welcome. They really respect us and I like that and I like shopping.
5. What was the one thing you wanted to make sure you brought to China?
My heart, I have everything in my heart. I have my dad, my family, everybody back home, everyone that's supporting me. They are all in my heart.
6. What is a typical day like here for you in Beijing?
Wake up in the morning, get dressed, brush my teeth and get ready to do the morning workout. After the morning workout, we have a couple of hours and we have the gym workout. Three days out of the week, we have sparring a couple of hours after that. Four days of the week, I do an extra run at night so some days, I have four workouts a day.
7. Are any family and friends coming to China to support you?
I'm not totally sure but I know my dad, two of my uncles, and both of my coaches are coming
8. What does being an Olympian mean to you?
It means a lot, not a lot of people get to be in the position that I'm in right now. I know a lot of people back home would love to be in this position right now so I have to take advantage of it, put all the hard work together and make it happen. It makes me feel good when I think about it. Even after the Olympics, when I think about being an Olympian, it will mean a lot to me. It will always be in my mind, it will never go away.
9. What is your favorite thing to eat here?
10. What can people expect to see from you when you finally take the ring at the Workers Indoor Arena?
Heart, speed, focus. They will see the World Kid Ali, I'm going to try to be the best I can be in there.

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Charlotte J. Coons, 84, of Fonda, passed away Sunday evening at Albany Medical Center after a sudden illness.
Born in Perth, N.Y. on March 30, 1929, the daughter of the late John and Hazel Beyer Reese. She lived in this area her entire life. She was employed at the National Shrine of Kateri Tekakwitha in Fonda for a number of years and was instrumental in the building of the museum and gift shop at the shrine. In her later years, Charlotte was a homemaker. She was a devoted member of the Hagaman United Methodist Church and served on its board of trustees. She was a member and past matron of Mohawk Valley No. 489, Order of the Eastern Star. On December 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Victor A. Coons. He predeceased her on January 14, 2007. She also lost her two brothers, Arnold and Burdette Reese.
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That's a pretty good idea. Your pizza looks really good too. To cook a pizza that size in 9 minutes is pretty good. I bet you could scale the idea up with a bigger grill.
This is very interesting to me. I want to try something similar one day. Normally I'm a griller but my love for pizza has taken me indoors with my pizza stone. I see this is an old thread - hopefully you're still around.A few questions:a. Did you keep the lid on the grill for the entire cooking process? If so, did you notice too much smoke/charcoal flavor on the pizza?b. What is the purpose of the cut steel pipes?c. Is the steel plate necessary to protect the stone? what would happen if you put the stone directly on the grates?The possibilities seem great here, especially if you utilize wood rather than all charcoal. It could really have a wood fired oven taste (I think?).John
The above has most of the information you seek. Give it a read, and if questions, ask them after the read.You need no stone, if doing conventional pies, but doing high heat Neapolitan needs different approach.
Thank you very much for links and information. I will have a look now. Shall also come back to this thread and post my results when I finally use my friend's weber.


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If he's as good as gone, wish Wristen well
As the Wristen Watch enters the critical stage, it's time for Colorado State University-Pueblo football fans to breathe.
There is no need to panic.
Football, good football, will continue to be played in Belmont next year and for years to come, regardless of who is wearing the main headset.
Head football coach John Wristen interviewed last week at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. Wristen is 54-15 at CSU-Pueblo, taking a program from scratch to national prominence in just six years.
Now is the time for Wristen to cash in on his success.
If Eastern Michigan offers Wristen the job, he is gone. Coaches don't fly to Ypsilanti in the winter without being willing to say "yes" to a job offer.
And who can blame Wristen?
You know the difference between one of the best Division II jobs in the nation and a lower level Division I job?
About $300,000.
Eastern Michigan is a struggling program — two winning seasons in its last 25 — and very much in need of a makeover. The Eagles drew just 20,000 fans — total — this season.
Wristen could be the perfect person for EMU because he is a visionary and, frankly, could do no worse.
But ask any contractor: It's much easier to start a project from scratch than it is to remodel.
Should Wristen leave to soar with the Eagles, Pack fans needn't be sore. They should thank Wristen for the remarkable job he has done and wish him well and continued success.
Wristen absolutely was the right person to restart the football program at CSU-Pueblo. He was an alumnus with the gift of gab. He remembers peoples' names and can press palms with the best of them. He worked the room, any room — at schools, service clubs, wherever — like a seasoned politician.
He assembled a top-flight staff and kept it, remarkably, intact for almost all seven years.
And Wristen used his skills as a communicator, as well as his vast network of coaches, to recruit some players who could've played at a higher level.
Wristen's potentially imminent departure leaves a pretty big vacancy in the Pack's program.
So who, then, is on the short list to become the ThunderWolves' next head football coach? The job, if opened up nationally, would draw plenty of qualified and deserving candidates.
Or does Athletic Director Joe Folda look inward, to those on staff, and do a direct hire for a seamless transition?
Both coordinators, Daren Wilkinson on offense and Hunter Hughes on defense, should be given the highest consideration.
Wilkinson was a great addition to the Pack's staff and his presence was tangible. Never before has an offense at CSU-Pueblo put up numbers like it did this year. Record-setting in every category, Wilkinson didn't just help the Pack move the chains, he did it with style, flair and fun.
But he has applied elsewhere already, as Pueblo, it appears, is just a rest area until something better comes along.
Hughes has been here since Day 1. The ThunderWolves always rank among the nation's best defensively and Hughes is as much of a "Pueblo guy" as anyone who really isn't.
He is perpetually grumpy and may have what the program needs to go to the next level. The Pack lacked discipline and Hughes would be an old-school coach who lets his assistants love up the players while he drops the hammer.
There are others on staff who could do the job as well. Mark Haering was successful at the high school level and is a Pueblo guy. But he never has been a coordinator in college, let alone a head coach. Then again, Division II is where good coaches start.
Whoever coaches this program next year will inherit a team that should be better than this year's team.
The cupboard isn't bare. In fact, it's stocked. The next coach's primary job is to keep it that way.
Pack fans relax; the sky is not falling. Change is inevitable in college football.
It's all part of the game.
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From what I've been told, it's pretty much impossible to go wrong with Ippodo. Is their shincha available yet? I plan on ordering some of theirs this year.Jangular.Khaari wrote:Yay, looking forward to trying some of the Shincha from Ippodo. I'm used to seeing my tea before I buy it, so I'm hoping I can't go wrong with Ippodo : )
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Gelatin Alternatives
It's probably no coincidence that gelatin rhymes with skeleton—because that's exactly what it is—animal bones (along with animal skin, hooves, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage all boiled together into a goo that's added to all kinds of candy and baked goods). Luckily, there are plenty of easy-to-find products that act like gelatin, so that baking doesn't have to be bad to the bone.
This flavorless gelling agent, derived from cooked and pressed seaweed, is available flaked, powdered, or in bars. For best results, grind the agar-agar in a coffee grinder or food processor and then cook it, stirring it regularly until it dissolves. When used in a recipe, agar-agar sets in about an hour and doesn't require refrigeration to gel. For a firmer gel, add more agar-agar, and for a softer gel, add more liquid. And don't worry if you don't get it right the first time—you can fix a faux pas simply by reheating the gel. Here's a general guide on how to use agar in recipes:
• Substitute powdered agar-agar for gelatin using equal amounts.
• 1 Tbsp. of agar-agar flakes is equal to 1 tsp. of agar-agar powder.
• Set 2 cups of liquid using 2 tsp. of agar-agar powder, 2 Tbsp. of agar-agar flakes, or one bar.
• Keep in mind that highly acidic ingredients, such as lemons, strawberries, oranges, and other citrus fruits, may require more agar-agar than the recipe calls for. Also, enzymes in fresh mangoes, papaya, and pineapple break down the gelling ability of the agar-agar so that it will not set. Cooking these fruits before adding them to a recipe, however, neutralizes the enzymes so that the agar-agar can set.
Also known as Irish moss, this seaweed, found in coastal waters near Ireland, France, and North America, is best when used for making softer gels and puddings. To prepare carrageen, rinse it thoroughly, and then soak it in water until it swells. Add the carrageen to the liquid you want to set, boil for 10 minutes, and remove the carrageen. One ounce of carrageen will gel 1 cup of liquid.
Kosher Gelatin
Many kosher gelatins are vegan. Try Lieber's unflavored gel, Carmel's unsweetened gel, KoJel's unflavored gel, and Hain Superfruits.
Don't forget to check out our vegan shopping guide and delicious recipes, including the gelatin-free jello recipe pictured below.
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"Many kosher gelatins are vegan." Stope writing these irresponsible statements. There is nothing vegan abot kosher gelatin. You cannot make gelatin out of plant sources.
I think tapioca may be a useful idea for any thickening, not sure how
well it will work in any recipes. I know it sets granola well.
Re: Frank Truth:
High quality, whole irish moss (carageenan) is covered in salt from drying sea water, and is unlikely to be degraded at that stage. I have used and eaten lots of it in raw food preparation, and never felt any ill effects!
Regarding whether it degrades once it's in your body…well, doesn't everything degrade once it's in your body?
Degraded carragenan may cause intestinal lesions and cancer. It is hard to know what percentage of degraded carragenan is in commercial carragenan or if carragenan degrades in the body. In the east, carranenan is called agar-agar. They are both polysachrides made from red algae. Is there any differnece between the two? Can agar-agar also cause lesions and cancer? If labeling is technically correct agar-agar is a polysachride with a hydroxly molecule, while carrageenan is a polysachride with a sulfide molecule or vice versa. They are both very similiar. Other alternatives may be lecitan, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, gum arabic, though some gums also have animal origin. Lichitan may also be an animal product.
Do vegetarian gelatins hold the same nutritional value? My tendons lack sufficient gelatin and it's giving me bone problems.
Just bought the Antonio Chef pure gelatin from a kosher shop. Can someone advice whether this brand of gelatin is for vegan consumption? Thanks
There is a vegetarian and vegan "jello" replacement called Cool Cups that can be found in many health food stores such as Whole Foods Markets.
Cool Cups has developed a healthy natural alternative to gelatin based snacks, made without artificial flavoring, food coloring, GMO, gluten or any animal bi-products.
Cool Cups, who is the number one selling Natural Gelatin Free Desserts in America; is proud to be part of the "better for you" snacks.
Most gelatins typically are made with artificial ingredients and colors, and often contain a very wide range of animal products and by-products.
Cool Cups products are 100% natural and vegetarian.
Carrageenan is the natural gelling agent used to produce Cool-Cups and is made entirely from seaweed harvested from the ocean.
I LOVE Animals and I am a complete vegan.Thanks for the info about vegetarian forms of gelatin.Keep up the good work.
you can buy agar agar flakes at iherb.com http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Healthy-Foods-Agar-Powder-2-oz-57-g/374?at=0?rcode=KOP833
Hello, please help me – where in Europe can I buy Carrageen? I live in Latvia and the only one address I found is in China – which is pretty expensive shipping.
How can one possibly say that gelatin made from fish of cow is vegan, no way. Can you please tell me where i can purchase agar-agar as i am living on a remote Island and we are British dependent.
I would be wary of eating kosher gelatine after reading this;
It is from the Vegetarian Resource Group :
Kosher gelatin can be made with fish bones, and/or beef skins. Contrary to assumptions, it is also considered kosher to use it with dairy products. Kosher law is very complex and the bones and hides used in gelatin production are considered pareve. The general meaning of pareve refers to foods that are neither milk nor meat, and many people assume this means that the product is vegetarian. However, OU pareve certified ingredients can have animal products, such as fish, eggs, and gelatin, in them.
"Kosher Gelatin Marshmallows: Glatt Kosher and 'OU-Pareve'," an article that appeared in Kashrus Magazine, explains the distinctions. A quote from the article is as follows:
"…since the gelatin product is from hides or bones – not real flesh – and has undergone such significant changes, it is no longer considered 'fleishig' (meat) but 'pareve', and can be eaten with dairy products."
Just a quick note about kosher gelatin: Even some kosher gelatin that is marked pareve is derived from fish, because fish are not considered animals in the kosher tradition.
Where can I buy Gelatin without animal profuct
You can't just trust kosher gelatin to be vegan. You can be 100% sure the a kosher product has no meat or milk derived ingredients IF somewhere near the heksher symbol (the symbol showing its kosher status) there is the word parve or pareve. Pareve means neutral, in relation to meat and dairy. A caveat to that statement is that eggs are also parve, so make sure there are no eggs in the product before you buy it.
@Adrienne, I suggest speaking to your Dr. and pharmacist, and company that makes the vegan capsules before deciding whether or not to try them. First off I say Dr. and pharmacist because I never just take a medication my Dr. prescribes without discussing it with my Pharmacist, unless I am already familiar with the drug, because I have had Dr.s prescribe me medications that either have drug interactions with my other medications, or are not supposed to be taken with one of my health diagnosis. What I am concerned about is at what rate the vegan capsules dissolve, too slow it may not work at all, too fast and it may cause an overdose. I am guessing most Dr.s of western medicine will have no idea what to tell you, and it may be the same for the pharmacist, but the company that makes them may be able to tell you the rate at which they dissolve, that way you can share that information with the Dr. and pharmacist.
If one is kosher, can one assume that gelatin is so far removed from animal bones or flesh that it is therefore ok to eat, even with dairy food?
To Adrienne – I get chronic migraines that pretty much control my life without my medicine, so I understand how serious not having a medication you feel comfortable with is. It is important that you have a medication and still find you are following your convictions.
I personally take a triptan. Was it a triptan that your doctor had prescribed you? If so, GOOD NEWS! Triptans also come in nasal sprays and injections. The injections aren't fun to take, so I would suggest asking for a nasal spray first. According to the studies done, Zomig Nasal Spray is one of the very best triptans! I would suggest asking your doctor about Zomig Nasal Spray. There are also rapid melts, pills that melt in your mouth, but they have lactose in them so if you are vegan that would not be suitable. I think your best shot is probably the nasal sprays.
If it was a different type of medication, such as an analgesic, then probably the reason it is in a gelatine cap is because it is a long-acting medication. Often doctors will prescribe long-acting versions because they don't want people to be able to abuse the medications or get addicted to them. Never crush or chew any of your medications, unless told to specifically by your doctor. There are empty veggie-caps that you can buy online or in most health food stores, and it might be possible to just switch them over, but you'd probably have to do that which is time consuming, and you're really just throwing out the gelatin ones in the end, so you're not really helping animals then.
If it was an analgesic or an antiemetic, then I would suggest asking your pharmacist to tell you what non-brand name drugs exist and if any of them come in a non-gel-cap form. If you buy non-brand name, it's cheaper too! If there are no generics on the market, ask if there are any similar drugs that do the same thing. For example, if your doctor prescribed you Ketoprofen (which currently only comes in caps), then you might want to ask about Naproxen, as they are both NSAIDS and the Naproxen might to do the same thing.
Hope that helps!!!
1)@Adrienne, While shopping online I found vegan capsules (ready to fill). This way the medicine would be coated for a time release. I gather that is the reason for the capsules. NOTE: I am not a doctor and only provide this link as information to share and discuss with your doctor/pharmacist.
That site plus a few others have vegan products which can be shipped to you if there's no health food store, Sprouts or Whole Foods nearby.
I hope pharmacies have vegan capsules to use, but I would not be surprised if the pharmaceutical companies try to interfere with that. Places won't know we want animal-free options if we don't keep asking for them. So please don't give up! 🙂
2) Vegetarians: have you considered going vegan? Besides the lives saved (which is reason enough), many people see improvements in health issues when halting dairy intake. See the film "Forks Over Knives" in theaters this month. Consuming dairy supports sentient beings being bred, force-impregnated, enslaved for longer periods of torture and dying unneccesarily.Please try it out. There are so many alternatives available all you need is the compassionate desire to save lives.
I'm doing a school project and I need to know what's so bad about gelatin? I understand it comes from animals and that's just completely wrong, but what harm does it do to your body?
I am a vegetarian, and I suffer from horrible migrains and a neurologist recently gave me a prescription for a new medication, well the pills on come in a capsule form (gelatin).. I have been sickened by it. I can not think of what else to do, they said it would be unsafe to just the medication without the capsule. Pharmaceutical companies need more pressure put on them to make non-gelatin capsules. They are leaving people without options.
Kosher Gelatin is NOT necessarily vegan.
Gelatin is considered Pareve, meaning it is neither
milk nor meat. However this does not mean VEGAN!
Kosher Gelatin is made from fish bones or cow bones–
the assumption being that the bones are not flesh;
therefore, gelatin is so far removed from the actual
flesh of an animal that is can be combined with dairy.
Therefore, it is kosher to mix dairy and a "pareve" food like
Gelatin. Unless you KNOW that a Gelatin source is exclusively vegetable-based, assume it is from animal bones and hides.
Agar Agar, when found at health food stores is EXPENSIVE. I found a small box, for over $7. Instead, I shop at my local asian market, where I pay less than a dollar a packet. Two packets equals one small box. 🙂
Does anyone have ideas of where to buy agar agar? I went to a local health food store, and to Raley's and neither place had it, in any form. I want to make some jello that is firm enough to cut with cookie cutters for my daughter. If there are any other gelatin alternatives that would work that are more accessible, please include those also. Thanks!
I'm vegetarian & take vitamins. The vitamins all have gelatin in them. I don't like the idea of eating what gelatin is made of. Are there any vitamins that don't have gelatin?
Thanks for the alternatives that can be used in gummy candy. I have a relative that found out what gelatin was made of and won't eat it anymore, so these are some good options to try instead.
I have recently joined the vegetarian-gang because I am a total animal-protection-loving freak. I am now so shocked to find out that gelatine is made from animal-stuff and marshmellows are not gelatine free either. I dont want to EVER compromise on the vegetarian-decision I have made. Where can I find a list of all the ingredients that are found (names also of products) that seem innocent (non-animal) but have HIDDEN animal properties. Your help will be so much appreciated.
Found this article very useful. Is there any suggestion on what kind of vegetarian gelatin can be used in cheese cakes. the best is of course gelatin derived from beef. I tried an experiment using xanthan gum and guar gum.. But unfortunately the cake doesnt freeze well.
Some marshmallow spreads in jars don't contain gelatin. I can't remember any brand names, but I bought one from Ralphs that was gelatin-free.
If you want a texture like thick jelly (the kind you put on toast) or soft Jell-O (the kind you can suck through a straw), you can use powered arrowroot. The key to firmness is to stir your mixture as little as possible or not at all. Dissolve the arrowroot (I use 1 tbsp per cup of liquid) in a small amount of unheated liquid (like fruit juice), heat the rest of the liquid to just below boiling. Dump the hot liquid into the arrowroot mixture trying to mix the two by just the dumping action. Stir a little if needed, but stirring will reduce firmness. Let it set in the fridge overnight. Arrowroot holds up great in acidic juices. You can also use it for making vegetarian or even vegan (rice or soy) pudding. Just heat 1 tbsp of arrowroot powder per cup of milk in a double-boiler stirring continuously and add sugar and flavoring/chocolate to taste. It'll set overnight in the fridge.
Pectin is another vegetarian gelling agent which can give you a thick jelly firmness. It's made from fruit skins/rinds. I haven't used it much though as it requires a lot of sugar to set, though I've seen some "low-sugar" pectin at Whole Foods.
don't fret, you weren't stupid, I'm sure she'd rather know than find out later. Now she's aware of alternatives and isn't that the goal of veggies out there? 🙂
Kosher gelatin can be made with fish bones, and/or beef skins. Contrary to assumptions, it is also considered kosher to use it with dairy products.
Just tell her to eat Kosher marshmallos…
I just found out the origins of gelatin, and very stupidly told a vegetarian friend. She enjoys (EnjoyED) marshmallows.
She liked smores, and had just had a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows before I so stupidly told her.
She now plans to never eat a marshmallow again, so I went in search of vegetarian alternatives. This posting really helped and is what I was looking for, thank you.


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Date: 28-May-2010 - 30-May-2010
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Linguistic Field(s): Historical Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Semantics;
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The workshop 'Variation and Change in Argument Realization,' organized by
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auxiliary selection, argument marking and linking, ditransitives, the conative,
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- Barðdal, J. 2006. Construction-specific properties of syntactic subjects in
Icelandic and German. Cognitive Linguistics 17 (1): 39-106.
- Barðdal, J. 2008. Productivity: Evidence from Case and Argument Structure in
Icelandic. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
- Barðdal, J. and S. L. Chelliah (eds.). 2009. The Role of Semantic, Pragmatic,
and Discourse Factors in the Development of Case. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
- Bentley, D. 2006. Split intransitivity in Italian. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter.
- Cennamo, M. 2003. (In)transitivity and object marking: some current issues. In
G. Fiorentino (ed.), Romance Objects, Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter, 49-104.
- Cennamo, M. 2009. Argument structure and alignment variations and changes in
Late Latin. In Barðdal, J. and S. L. Chelliah (eds.), 307-346.
- Goldberg, A. E. 2006. Constructions at Work: The Nature of Generalization in
Language. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Levin, B. and M. Rappaport Hovav 2005. Argument Realization. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
- Ramchand, G. C. 2008. Verb Meaning and the Lexicon. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
- Rappaport Hovav, M. 2008. Lexicalized meaning and the internal temporal
structure of events. In Rothstein (ed.), Crosslinguistic and Theoretical
Approaches to the Semantics of Aspect. Amsterdam: Benjamins, 13-42.
- Van Valin, R. D. 2009. Lexical representation, co-composition, and linking
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The Homeless
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Gérard Binet Frontenac—Mégantic, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada launched the National Homelessness Initiative in December 1999 to support communities in their activities to help homeless people. Building on the successes achieved by communities, the government announced $405 million over three years to continue its commitment to addressing homelessness
On October 23, 2003, the Minister of Labour and Federal Coordinator on Homelessness, went to Thetford Mines to announce $135,000 in funding for the Réseaux d'entraide Amiante organization.
The funding will help the organization purchase and renovate a building to meet the basic needs of the youth, including six supportive housing units as well as support and crisis intervention services.
Réseaux d'entraide Amiante will also organize activities that will stimulate the youth and will motivate them to take an active part in the community.
The Société d'habitation du Québec and the City of Thetford Mines are also providing funding. I have a great deal of respect for this type of partnership, which makes a difference in our communities.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Carol Skelton Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar, SK
Mr. Speaker, on October 28, 1940, the Greek government refused demands from Nazi Germany to occupy Greece.
On October 28, 1940, Greece said no to Nazi Germany.
On October 28, 1940, Greece, this small country in the Mediterranean, entered World War II. Greece joined the Allied forces.
On behalf of the Canadian Alliance, the official opposition, I would like to commend all those who gave their lives for peace, justice and equality. Greeks fought in this terrible war alongside many Canadian troops.
Canadians of Greek origin remember this day as the day of Ohi . I would like to pay tribute to all the brave young soldiers who put their country ahead of everything else. Greece and Canada will always remember their fight for freedom.
National Library Day
Statements By Members
October 28th, 2003 / 2:05 p.m.
Eugène Bellemare Ottawa—Orléans, ON
Mr. Speaker, at the summit on school libraries held in Ottawa last June, Roch Carrier, National Librarian of Canada, proclaimed National Library Day as the fourth Monday in October to coincide with International Library School Day.
This year, the theme of International School Library Day is "Breaking Down Barriers". This day highlights the importance of school libraries in overcoming the barriers that often prevent students from achieving their full potential.
School libraries give our young people an opportunity to become familiar with the process of seeking information through reading and research. They represent a investment that pays lifetime dividends for our youth.
The Government of Canada is proud to recognize the importance of school libraries in the education of our children.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Gary Schellenberger Perth—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, earlier this month I rose to support Bill C-325, a private member's bill that would have allowed volunteer emergency service workers, such as firefighters, to claim a much deserved tax credit in recognition of the tireless service they provide the community.
After spending 14 years as a volunteer fireman, I have a firsthand appreciation for the tremendous work these groups contribute to our society and know all too well how poorly these volunteers are compensated financially.
The Liberal government has greatly reduced services offered to Canadians and volunteers are being called upon to pick up the slack. It can be easy to forget just how many Canadians, especially in rural Canada, benefit from the service of volunteers.
I want to thank volunteer firefighters right across Canada who give of themselves in order that others may be helped. This was a good bill and should have been passed. I say shame on the government for voting against it.
Liberal Government
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Sébastien Gagnon Lac-Saint-Jean—Saguenay, QC
Mr. Speaker, ever since the Prime Minister announced his departure date, we have witnessed the total paralysis of the government. It is obvious that the reason for this paralysis is the existence of a parallel government working outside this House.
Ministers no longer even dare to take positions on the subjects addressed in the House for fear of displeasing the member for LaSalle—Émard. It goes without saying that this situation is totally unacceptable.
The democratic balance must be restored as quickly as possible. That is why we are asking all hon. members to vote in favour of our motion calling upon the Prime Minister to leave office as soon as possible after November 14, 2003.
That is the only way to restore real democracy for Quebeckers and all Canadians and in particular, the only way for the hon. member for LaSalle—Émard to shoulder all his responsibilities and, at last, become accountable to the people.
He must stop pulling the strings from behind the curtain and show his true face.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Mr. Speaker, as the House is well aware, the threat of landmines throughout the world is still causing great injury not only to military personnel but also to the civilian population.
Canada has always taken a lead role in the elimination of the use of landmines. Last night was one example of our efforts with the 3rd annual Senators Against Landmines: Night of a Thousand Dinners.
Cape Breton is also playing a role in eliminating the use of landmines with our own Canadian International Demining Corps under the leadership of Irving Schwartz. I would like to commend the Senators and the participants in last night's event for their contributions to this worthy cause.
I am also proud to recognize two fellow Cape Bretoners whose music is known nationally and internationally. In Ottawa today are fiddler Jerry Holland and piano player Robert Devaux who participated in the success of last night's event. These gentlemen have demonstrated how we can use our talents to make an impact on such a noble cause.
Acadian Community
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, with the 400th anniversary of the founding of Acadia and the third Congrès mondial acadien fast approaching, we have a duty to draw attention to the important contribution made by Acadians to the founding of Canada.
The Acadians' ancestors from France, the mother country, were among the first European colonists in Canada. As a result, the Acadian culture has made an important contribution to Canadian history and is most definitely an important part of the cultural mosaic of this country.
Because of the importance of this 400th anniversary, the Acadian people want to share this major event with all of Canada.
I am therefore joining my voice with the Acadian people and the Société nationale de l'Acadie in calling upon the Canadian government to officially recognize 2004 as the Year of Acadia.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Christian Jobin Lévis-Et-Chutes-De-La-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, November 6 will be the Night of a Thousand Dinners.
This is an international event to increase public awareness of the dangers of landmines and to raise funds for their removal and for assistance to survivors.
The idea is a simple one. A person hosts a dinner for family or friends. Instead of bringing wine or flowers, each guest makes a donation to mine action.
I would like to congratulate Senator Hubley, who hosted one such dinner last night. The Night of a Thousand Dinners gives us an opportunity to do something that will produce results.
Landmines are a very important world issue. On behalf of the Canadian government, I invite everyone to get involved in this cause. The Night of a Thousand Dinners is an enjoyable way to do something useful.
Member for LaSalle--Émard
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Chuck Strahl Fraser Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, while Canadians are unsure if they should support a government led by the former finance minister, they are right to ask themselves some questions.
If he does not support the proposed changes to aboriginal governance, what changes does he support? If he does not like the way the Kyoto agreement was foisted on the provinces and Canadian industry, what is his alternative? If he does not like the recent announcement of $700 million for VIA Rail, what exactly are his transportation priorities? If he is unhappy with the results of the same sex marriage debate, why does he say he will do whatever the courts tell him? Why does he promise cuts to all government departments one day, but assure people that there will be no cuts to programs the next? Why does he hold first ministers conferences, promise disaster relief money, chastise the current Prime Minister over foreign policy decisions, and generally usurp the authority of the current government, yet he is not available to the House to be accountable for his parallel government?
Canadians ask themselves these questions and others because they cannot ask them of the former finance minister. That is simply wrong, and that is why all members of Parliament should vote in favour of the motion to transfer authority and, more important, accountability as soon as possible.
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, while the Prime Minister was out of town, he will know that the labour minister apologized for unethical behaviour, the environment minister has apologized, and the industry minister has apologized and asked the ethics counsellor to revisit his actions. However, the Prime Minister floats into town today and says apparently that he thinks he has the right to go to the Irving lodge whenever he feels like it.
Is the Prime Minister reneging on the apologies? Is he actually saying that his ministers' behaviour is acceptable?
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Jean Chrétien Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I said that I put in place a process that did not exist. Ministers, as members of Parliament, have the right to accept an invitation to dinner or to sleep at a place. If they have doubts, they go to the ethics counsellor who gives them advice on whether it is the right thing, yes or no. The system did not exist before.
What I asked was, is that type of problem the biggest problem of the nation? They have all done the right thing; they went to the ethics counsellor and reported publicly.
I have been around the world and on returning to Canada I realize that the only thing that the opposition has in mind is to try to destroy the reputations of all the politicians. I think that the government--
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, if the Prime Minister wants us to deal with bigger issues, then give us the leader who has the mandate to deal with them, which is the new leader.
I invite the Prime Minister to take a look at section 20 of his code of conduct. I will read it for the Prime Minister:
Gifts...including those described in section 21 that could influence public office holders...shall be declined.
This refers to gifts of over $200.
Does the Prime Minister have trouble understanding his own code of ethics?
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Jean Chrétien Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I just said that there is a code that everyone follows. If a person has doubts, they should consult the ethics counsellor, who will indicate whether the situation is acceptable or not.
When I hear that the interim leader of the official opposition revealed the source of only 13% of the contributions he received when he ran for leader of his party, I think he has some nerve standing in this House and pointing the finger at people on this side.
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the industry minister apparently was given guidelines by the ethics counsellor. He chose to ignore them anyway and now he is going back to him. I guess that is how it works over there.
The Prime Minister seems okay with these ethical lapses. There is a code of conduct. There are clear guidelines. There are not supposed to be any gifts over $200.
I ask the Prime Minister, could he tell the House what undeclared gifts over $200 he has accepted?


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For the next firing which I won't get to for a couple of weeks, I am going to step down the front third of the oven ceiling to a height of 7.5 inches and locate it at the side opposite the fire in that front third of the ceiling. The door will be lowered to 6.5 inches to try and encourage the smoke to go up the chimney and not spill out the door.
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I par bake briefly (1-2 minutes), and sometimes find the dough separates into 2 layers. It will expand, sometimes looking like a basketball in the oven.I'll have to take a picture next time.Anyone else see this with their dough?---Guy
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This past February 23rd, some twenty boys gathered in Palmer's main gym, to start playing volleyball for their high school. Just ten weeks later, the two teams formed from the sweat and hard work of these young men, would end their season at Regionals, and not advance to the final eight teams of State. This blog explores what can be accomplished in such a short time.
My son Cody has found his sports passion in volleyball. He played high school varsity tennis and lacrosse, and was captain for each in his last year. He is a great skier, a pro "Call of Duty" gamer, and just graduated from four years of International Baccalaureate (IB) with a 4.8 gpa, taking some pretty heavy loads – including Mandarin Chinese (talk about a class you can't give a child any help in homework with…). Yet he always makes time for volleyball. So when he wanted to form a volleyball team at his school, I thought it would be a great chance to get back into the gym and spend more time with him in his senior year. I was not disappointed.
From a Grow the Game perspective, several things come to mind...
Given the training amounts, and travel time for Jr. Olympic programming, it was great to be able to practice after school every day of the week. We also had some nice days where we went outside and played doubles or games in the spring sun. There is something about being able to play for your school that adds to the focus for the players. The half the group who came out to play were classmates of my son, and none had played before. The other half were underclassmen, and several had played some before. We split into a team for the future and a team of seniors and I ran practices for both teams. When tournaments and league play took place, coach "O" - aka Olajuwon Williams, took the younger team into competition and I coached the new players – plus one who knew how to play. We ran a 6-3 for about half the season, until one of the other new players learning how to set became too good, and he joined my son in setting a 6-2. We passed with 3 players, sometimes 4, and everyone gave a go at blocking and hitting…and we had a blast. We had a GREAT team advocate in Kerstin Fracassin-Rieff, the parent of one of our freshman players (and also a USAV staffer), who did all the non-gym-coaching stuff so we could coach. That made it even easier, and the boys really helped out when we hosted home matches.
Oh, and remember, we taught hitting first to hook them, tied into overhead passing, and did not get to forearm passing until they really were hooked by the great skill for boys in our sport - attacking. Sure you can't pass, can't spike it true, but you must first teach spiking when introducing our sport to boys - and let them realize the importance of passing, so they can hit, on their own.
Winning the Serve Pass War
To elaborate on the serving changes I am suggesting to all, given in part to the short season and lack of experience, the tradition is to just have the athletes serve – and serve for long "blocked" periods. When I ask in coaching clinics about how many rotations there are after a player loses their serve, the usual answer is six. The fact is, it will be 11 further rotations before you get your chance again. With each server averaging 2-3 serves, that means "gamelike" training is not 5 minutes of serving in a row, but 1-3 VERY focused, deliberate, mindful practice serves…and then you do other skills for about ten minutes. That means we served 10 times a practice for a minute or so each time. Each time, due to the shortness of the skill set, they had to be mindful, not doing what you see in the traditional long serving periods of just serving where there is no focus. Then there is what you do "gamelike" after striking the serve – tradition is to stand back and watch, then get another ball. We did not do that, as in every game they were to play, the serve must sprint in to their area of defense, so we sprinted, and stopped just watching. Gosh, look the boys not only served about 100 times a practice, they did 100 short sprints too.
Finally the KEY change to serving we did was that the guys, after sprinting in, were to put their hands on their knees and SERVE RECEIVE a ball that their teammates on the other side were serving. There were two ways to pass it – if a coach was off the net 2 meters as a setter target, they passed these serves to the coach who flicked it back to the passer. If there was no setter target, these beginners were to pass the ball up to themselves. The thing I am asking coaches to understand is that serve reception is ONLY learned by passing live serves, never by partner passing. Tradition is to just serve and let that ball hit the floor. It is my hope that you have never less than your liberos passing all these live, over the net, serves, and really everyone passing all these valuable learning lessons of real serves.
Positive to Perfection Training
The second core thing we trained was to do everything positive in error form, as they learned what was expected of them. This is seen in the article in grassroots called "From Positive to Perfection," and was done in teaching every skill. Serve all had to err over the net if not in, spikes the same. Passing first went up, then towards the net – and always no closer than a meter, and the same for digging. Nothing was played back to a partner. The hitters/setters first learned the 3 meter line sets of the national team – including lower sets (but still off the net) like a "Pipe." We did not have a single injury all season, despite their lack of experience spiking and blocking with a net right in the way. The other team would often be celebrating thinking their attack had fallen, but the Palmer defense would pursue and get it back over the net. They defeated Cody's team from last year, where Mitch Beal plays, a team full of experienced boys, and lost twice in the deciding game with this year's state champion. More importantly, we fielded two teams, one of seniors learning the game, and a second of underclassmen who should all come back next year to keep the program going. The two teams were but 3 games (not matches) from both qualifying for state. All of Cody's teammates were asking their intended colleges if they had a college club team too!
Pepper in Threes or Dig to Yourself
As noted above, the habit I did not want them to "know" was how to dig a ball back to the attacker – so we focused on training in groups of three – weaving from attacker to setter/target to digger while running under the rope nets. When we only had our half the court for pre-match warm up, we again only trained in threes, just on the same side of the net, using the setter/target as the net to clear. When we were off the court, sometimes even outside on nice days, the players, never me, served long to a pair of side by side passers (so a decision had to be made, not "Yours!" hopefully), who passed to the setter who was half way between the serving teammate and the passers. We would start with everyone setting – so all the beginners had experience in setting, then at the end of the season, just the setters set the passed balls, to a teammate who then went to serve that ball. Note that in hitting, we again let them hit, then set, THEN chase after a spike. It is amazing how long this new habit took, but created all players who could set if needed. What they wanted to do was…hit and sprint, under the net, to their own spiked ball. Nope. Not allowed. Hit, now set, then chase. if we ever just had two for the final pepper group, each player dug the ball to themselves, set it, then hit to their partner – never digging the ball back to the attacker. It is changing culture, but it pays off, as you learn the right dig, not the wrong dig.
Volleyball Fundraiser
Another by product of this training was that a key school fundraiser, for student council, had a level of play that was remarkable. The school in the fall has the boys' coach the junior vs. senior girls in flag football. Then in the spring, the tables are turned and the girls coach the junior vs. senior boys in volleyball. Customarily this is a jungle game, but this year, after about two months of practice and competition, the match was a great battle. Add in that the student council even allowed the juniors to have boys team underclass players bought and put onto the court – and even the coach – and you had some great fundraising going on. The seniors won of course, but not easily, and the future looks good for next year's ruffntuff too. Consider adding such an event to your player's schools, in a fun way to grow the game.
You know, the men have won all three indoor volleyball gold medals the USA have ever won. I just noticed something interesting in our last World League match, two wins over an improved Finland team. What I noted was this list – captain (not present due to family emergency), (Phoenix, Ariz.), starters - (Wheaton, Ill.), (West Seneca, N.Y.) , (Alpine, Utah), (League City, Texas), and (Alpine, Calif.)….These medals came in part because of those who helped make sure boys were given a chance to make volleyball their lifetime sport. If starting a boys program is of interest, as all Junior Girls clubs benefit on many levels from having a boys team or teams connected, get in touch with Jeff Mosher at firstname.lastname@example.com and check out this part of our USAV website on Boys development by CLICKING HERE and watching the webinar: Developing Viable Boys Volleyball
On a closing personal note, my son is planning on taking a gap year, and working as in unpaid intern for US Paralympics and USA Volleyball. He was accepted to some great volleyball schools like UCLA, UC Berkley and UC Santa Cruz, but waiting a year is the decision. He just worked the Native American Volleyball Academy in New Mexico, and will work the Sitting World Volleyball Championships in Oklahoma, and the US Special Olympic Nationals in Nebraska, and play men's BB in Vail and the 18 Open in Austin for Jr. Nationals this summer. Maybe we will see you on the road, but if not, let us know how we can help you grow the game in your area.