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William M. Staerkel Planetarium
Discover the universe at the second largest planetarium in Illinois, the William M. Staerkel Planetarium, located on the campus of Parkland College. With a state-of-the-art digital projection system, visitors can learn about the stars, planets and more in this cutting-edge environment. At the planetarium website, you will learn of special programs and features coinciding with the many events in our universe. Public shows are on most Friday and Saturday nights, as well as summer matinees.
Discover cute boutiques housed in historic storefronts in downtown Champaign, including antique and consignment shops. Be sure to stop at PACA's Architectural Salvage Warehouse, where you'll find everything from vintage stained glass to ceramic tiles.
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.
Japan House offers the public an opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture through tea ceremonies, workshops and special events through the year. The beautiful Japan House gardens are open from dawn to dusk for you to stroll through and enjoy. The Japan House closes during the summer. Call for information on tea ceremonies and tours.
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
Located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, Krannert Art Museum is the second-largest fine art museum in Illinois—placing it among the top tier of university art museums nationwide. The museum's diverse permanent collection contains over 10,000 works of art, and represents the cultures of African, Asia, Europe and the Americas. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum features outstanding temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
An eclectic district filled with dining and multi-cultural attractions, Midtown Champaign, with the beautiful Boneyard Creek flowing, connects Downtown and Campustown Champaign.
The State Farm Center™, formerly the University of Illinois Assembly Hall, is one of the two largest edge-supported domes in the world. More than half a million people annually attend events at the center. The 16,000 plus seat venue regularly accommodates Broadway shows, musicals and major concert performers.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
What Lincoln Center is to New Yourk and Kennedy Center is to Washington D.C., Krannert Center is to the Midwest—a magnificent showcase for the performing arts. KCPA is a premier educational and professional performing arts complex and is the setting for over 300 performances each year. A professional laboratory for the University of Illinois dance, theatre, opera and music departments, the Center also hosts internationally famous artists such as Emmy Lou Harris, Herbie Hancock, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mark Morris Dance Group, and is home to the Champaign-Urbana Symphony and Sinfonia de Camera.
The University of Illinois Pollinitarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowering plants and their pollinators. Its location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically and conceptually. Changing exhibits relate to world events and ongoing research on pollinators. Guests can explore beekeeping equipment, see live demonstrations and play interactive games. Because so much depends on pollination, the UI Pollinatarium is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of pollination as a remarkable ecological partnership and an essential ecosystem service.
The Wandell Sculpture Garden was established in honor of Willett and Celia Wandell in 1998. This unique, free outdoor sculpture garden sits among 22 acres of recreated Illinois tallgrass prairie in 130-acre Meadowbrook Park. While walking the looped paths, one can encounter bikers, joggers and other sculpture lovers as the park serves both recreational and educational purposes. Works from local artists with ties to the University of Illinois grace the garden, as well as pieces from artists who reside in New York, California and New Mexico. The garden has both permanent sculptures and some that are rotated every second or third year, keeping it fresh for visitors. Open daily from dawn to dusk.
Guests can tour the farm, watch how several types of cheese are made and sample some of Ludwig's products for just $5.00. Tours can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more throughout the week or on Saturdays for groups of less than ten or individuals. The Creamery sits on Feathercreek Farm, a 150-acre, fifth-generation family farm originally settled in 1866. The Ludwig family's primary business is the care and breeding of high pedigree, purebred Holstein dairy cattle.
Since 1921, The Virginia Theater has been a landmark in the business district of Champaign and in the history of the region. For 75 years, the 1,525 seat theater has offered entertainment as a vaudeville house, legitimate theater, and movie house. The historic theater plays host to Roger Ebert's Ebertfest Film Festival every spring.
The Art Theater is located in the heart of Downtown Champaign and has been entertaining moviegoers since 1913. A true historical fixture, the Art Theater screens independent films and serves up locally grown popcorn, baked goods from local bakeries and a great selection of wines, beers, soda and more!
University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
The University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement. It's distinguished by the breadth of their programs, broad academic excellence and internationally renowned faculty. This Big Ten school offers rich experiences beyond the classroom from the best in performing arts to world-class sports. Discover the scenic campus through tours of the historic buildings and those that are pushing the envelope in technology.
Visitors to Danville can watch special events such as concerts, trade shows, circuses and other performances throughout the year. The arena hosts the annual Dustbowl basketball tournament, Danville Dashers hockey and public ice skating.
The landmark Busey's Hall/Princess Theater in downtown Urbana is home to Cinema Gallery, representing over 50 professional artists of the Midwest. Media on display are ceramics, drawings, glass, mixed media, paintings, sculpture, and studio furniture. The gallery also hosts 7 special shows each year.
The 1840s Lamon House is believed to be the oldest framed residence in the Danville Area. The home was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, President Abraham Lincoln's law partner and presidential bodyguard. The Lamon House is open Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, throughout the summer and by appointment.
Historic Fischer Theatre, owned by the Vermilion Heritage Foundation, was built as the Grand Opera House in 1884. From Lillian Russell to silent movies, this theater provided entertainment to the community until it's closing in 1982. As work continues toward the goal of complete restoration, the lobby is used for many public events. The theater also houses the "Stage Presents The Fischer Gift Shop" where you will find creations by local artists and artisans, as well as products highlighting the area's famous stage, movie and vocal artists.
The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent two nights here in 1858.
Located in the heart of the shopping district take some time away from shopping, and come watch the latest premieres in the film industry!
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
The Orpheum Children's Museum, located in the 1914 Orpheum Theatre, is one of the finest buildings in central Illinois. Children of all ages are given the opportunity to learn science at their own pace in an informal setting.
A developing space for visual and performing artists and arts organizations. We are the home of Class Act Interactive, with classes and interactive experiences for children of all ages.
This laid back local bar has pool tables, great food and no cover charge except when bands play.
Located in historic Lincoln Square Mall next to the Framer's Market, this store features all sorts of arts from paintings, sculptures, and pottery works. Stop in and just browse, or perhaps purchase one of these fine pieces of art.
Serving only the finest bar food available, Joe's is the home of the Super Bird and a great place to grab some tasty wings or burgers, as well as the best fish sandwich you'll find anywhere. Joe's continues to provide a high energy atmosphere only available on a college campus as well as great food at a reasonable price. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Primarily a picture framing destination with thousands of framing choices, Images also serves as a gallery for 2-D and 3-D artists. With 30+ years in business, Images Framing and Fine Art provides you with expert advice that will help you select the correct frame and mats to compliment you and your art.
Resh Frame Shop offers quality custom framing for every budget and every style and professional, friendly service. All custom picture framing work is done on site, and uses archival materials to insure that your work is properly preserved. The frame shop has over 5,000 traditional, Italian & contemporary frame samples to choose from.
The Parkland Theatre, a flexible proscenium theater with 315 seats, is the performance home for many Parkland theatrical, choral, and instrumental groups. The theater is also used by community organizations, speakers, guest professional artists, and theater classes.
Foellinger Auditorium is a unique facility situated at the Southern end of the U of I Quadrangle. Since its construction in 1907, Foellinger Auditorium has been a cultural and entertainment center for the campus by serving two distinctly different functions: classroom and performance.
Framer's Market is a full-service framing shop that has been designing custom frames and enhancing art since 1981.
Walldog sign and mural artists trace their trade back to the signpainters of old who painted advertisements on walls in communities all over the country. They worked like dogs in the hot sun and thus came to be known as "wall dogs". Walldog artists traveled from all over the world to paint the murals in Downtown Danville in 2010 which depict the history and culture of the area. Guided tours can be scheduled through the Danville Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau.
Talk about setting the mood. With an atmosphere flushed with warm reds and bathed in caramel and gold lighting, the mood at Soma is always one of urbane expectation. Anything can happen here, and it does.
Cracked Glass is a place for you either shop blown glass from local artists or you can create your own. With weekly workshops and knowledgable staff on hand, Cracked Glass gives you the opportunity to channel your inner artist.
Canopy Club is committed to diversity in the entertainment it provides for its diverse patron base. The Canopy Club also strives to foster an environment of activism for positive social and environmental change through hosting various benefits and informational gatherings. In striving to achieve the highest level of entertainment, the Canopy Club prides itself on being able to offer entertainment for all walks of life. Whether you like rock, country, hip hop, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something to offer you. If you're a fan of live music and entertainment, the Canopy Club is your home in central Illinois! Come see live music at the Canopy!
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music holds diverse collections of personal papers, archival records, and museum artifacts documenting America's music heritage from the nineteenth century to the present, as well as scholarship produced by nationally and internationally recognized composers, musicians, conductors, and inventors. The Center is home to the world's largest concentration of original compositions by John Philip Sousa, one of many significant historical collections that document the American band movement and the early evolution of electronic and avant-garde music. The Sousa Archives strives to provide exceptional service, programming, access, and tours of our collections to all visitors.
Champaign County Historical Museum at the Cattle Bank
The museum is located in the oldest commercial building in Champaign County, the beautifully restored Cattle Bank, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits showcase more than 150 years of Champaign County's people, events, architecture and lifestyles. A feature of the museum is the 19th century dry goods store and businesses. The museum has a gift shop and publishes the Champaign County Historical Quarterly.
Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society
The Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a library of over 10,000 volumes used for genealogical research in Illinois and Indiana. The library is one of the oldest and largest in Illinois and welcomes guests from all over the United States and around the world.
This traditional pub in Downtown Champaign is off the beaten path and likes it that way. A great selection of beers and a crowd of regulars keep this bar hopping. Live music weekly.
This 75 year-old community theater group stages three productions each season at the comfortable and cozy historic Kathryn Randolph Theater.
Live Performance Musical Theater located on the University of Illinois campus in one of the many historical buildings on the Quad. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Smith Memorial Hall features a 900-seat recital hall, a popular venue for student and faculty solo and ensemble performances. Chamber Music and Harpsichord recitals are held in the Smith Memorial room.
Station Theater/The Celebration Company
The Station Theater, located in the historic 1899 Penn Central Train Station, is home to the Celebration Company. The theater provides live productions all year round meant to inspire, educate, and challenge. Performances range from musicals to classical experimental.
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center fosters the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promotes empowerment and expression through media and arts education.
International Galleries was first established over thirty years ago in the heart of campus. We are proud of our long history in this community and look forward to continuing to serve our friends and neighbors here in Urbana-Champaign.
Constructed in 1857, Mann's Chapel is the oldest standing church in Vermilion County. The chapel is now part of the Vermilion County Museum Complex and can be rented for special occasions with seating for 125-150 available.
Rustic Charm is a full service country and primitive gift shop offering everything from crafts, candles, cards and gifts to collectibles, textiles, antiques, and custom gift baskets and silk florals.
Heartland Gallery specializes in contemporary Irish art and Celtic art and crafts. As a small performance venue, Heartland Gallery has hosted many events including concerts by internationally-known musicians such as Dublin harpist/singer/songwriter Claire Roche, master of the Celtic harp and spoken-word artist Patrick Ball, legendary Irish piper Paddy Keenan, and Scottish singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Malcolm. The gallery also hosts local and national storytellers, actors and other performing artists including Irish and Scottish dancers.
Larry Kanfer is a premier photographer of the Midwest landscape with a gallery and photography studio in Champaign, Illinois.
The primary purpose is to provide an environment which fosters artistic excellence and creative growth of the individual artists working there.
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Debates of March 8th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #141 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservative.
- Question Period
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Carol Williams
- International Women's Day
- Marie-Andrée Bertrand
- International Women's Day
- Forestry Industry
- International Women's Day
- The Economy
- Jeanne Mance
- Fraud Prevention Month
- International Women's Day
- International Women's Week
- International Women's Day
- 100th Birthday Congratulations
- Violence Against Women
- International Women's Day
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Government Accountability
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Foreign Affairs
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- International Co-operation
- Status of Women
- Pensions
- Status of Women
- Poverty
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Correctional Service Canada
- International Co-operation
- Natural Resources
- International Women's Day
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
Foreign Affairs and International Development
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Dean Allison Niagara West—Glanbrook, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in relation to Bill C-61, An Act to provide for the taking of restrictive measures in respect of the property of officials and former officials of foreign states and of their family members.
Veterans Affairs
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Gary Schellenberger Perth—Wellington, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs in relation to Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and the Pension Act.
The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.
Government Operations and Estimates
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
John McKay Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have two reports of the government operations committee.
I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates in relation to its study on Supplementary Estimates (C).
I also have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates in relation to its study on the financing of renewable energy projects by the government. By this report, the committee wants to draw to the attention of the House a potential breach of its privilege and/or a possible case of contempt of Parliament and recommends it takes the measures it deems appropriate.
Contaminated Water in Shannon
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Christiane Gagnon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is with empathy that I present a second round of petitions regarding the contaminated water in Shannon. Over 1,000 people are adding their names to those of the 23,000 people who signed the document I presented in June 2009.
It is clear this morning that this issue continues to affect people. We know that a trial is currently underway in the class-action lawsuit by people from the municipality of Shannon, who drank contaminated water for 22 years. The government knew that, but did not tell the public.
Therefore, I once again urge the government to do everything it can to contact as many people as possible who lived in Shannon and Valcartier. It must also be proactive, stop making attempts to obstruct this file and it must comply with the orders of this House and give access to the documents requested. We have asked the government to present these documents and it has not yet done so.
Lastly, if the government is truly acting in good faith, it must acknowledge its responsibility, compensate those who were contaminated and decontaminate the areas affected. It is clear that the government is waiting for the trial to end. However, it could have been proactive, which is what the public is asking for.
The Environment
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to present a petition from folks in the Kelowna and Victoria area. This is yet another petition, with which our office has absolutely been flooded, from Canadians expressing serious and dire concern of the government's plans to allow an 1,100 kilometre pipeline for raw bitumen coming from Alberta to the port in Kitimat and then the supertankers that would carry that raw bitumen through the north coast in some of the most treacherous waters in the world. Some members in the House will be aware of the concerns expressed by people all along B.C.'s coast and into the interior.
The petitioners are calling on the government to finally enact in legislation the ban on supertankers on B.C.'s north coast, no longer providing the uncertainty both to industry and to communities.
The petitioners recognize the important and fragile nature of the north coast ecosystem, as even the Conservative government does from time to time.
The petitioners number in the many dozens.
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Jim Maloway Elmwood—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, my petition is signed by dozens of Canadians and calls on the government to end Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan.
Ever since May 2008, when Parliament passed its resolution to withdraw the Canadian Forces in 2011, the Prime Minister stayed on track until the Liberals approached him and offered to support him to continue with an involvement in Afghanistan.
Committing 1,000 soldiers to this supposed training mission still presents a great danger to our troops and an unnecessary expense when we are looking at a $56 billion deficit. The military mission has cost us over $18 billion so far, money that could have been used to improve health care and seniors' pensions in this country.
In fact, polls show that a clear majority of Canadians want the military mission to end on schedule in July 2011. Therefore, the petitioners call upon the Prime Minister to honour the will of Parliament and bring the troops home now.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Is that agreed?
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Some hon. members
Opposition Motion
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order with respect to the motion presented by the Liberal Party and the Liberal member for Beauséjour. Specifically, I would ask that you consider whether this motion is acceptable in light of the sub judice convention.
Today's motion passes judgment on a political entity and on four private individuals. It asks the House to serve as a judge and jury over a private civil matter that is before the courts. Specifically, it makes a finding of fraud. It asks the Prime Minister to direct the financial affairs of a political party, it asks the Government of Canada to remove individuals from employment and, similarly, it asks the Conservative Party of Canada to do the same.
I find these proposals contrary to the principles and values of a mature democracy. In Canada, we respect the rule of law, which includes due process.
For those reasons, the motion is at odds with long-standing parliamentary conventions and practices. Let me explain further.
As you know, Mr. Speaker, the House has significant powers derived from its privileges and immunities. Perhaps the most important privilege is freedom of speech in parliamentary proceedings. While this privilege is normally associated with the right of individual members, it also applies to motions adopted by the House.
As O'Brien and Bosc state at page 91:
Generally considered to be an individual privilege, the courts have confirmed that freedom of speech is also a collective privilege of the House. Motions carried by the House are expressed collectively by its Members and therefore cannot be challenged in a court of law.
However, motions, such as the one being debated today, can have a direct, real and personal effect on an individual and his or her reputation. Given the broad powers accorded to the House in this regard, the House has established practices and conventions to ensure that its powers are exercised judiciously and that due process is respected. As O'Brien and Bosc note at page 97:
The privilege of freedom of speech is an extremely powerful immunity and on occasion Speakers have had to caution Members about its misuse.
O'Brien and Bosc go on to cite Speaker Fraser's 1987 ruling where he stated:
Such a privilege confers grave responsibilities on those who are protected by it. By that I mean specifically the Hon. Members of this place. The consequences of its abuse can be terrible. Innocent people could be slandered with no redress available to them. Reputations could be destroyed on the basis of false rumour. All Hon. Members are conscious of the care they must exercise in availing themselves of their absolute privilege of freedom of speech. That is why there are long-standing practices and traditions observed in this House to counter the potential for abuse.
One practice observed by the House to protect the interests of individuals is the sub judice convention. As O'Brien and Bosc state at page 99:
It is accepted practice that, in the interests of justice and fair play, certain restrictions should be placed on the freedom of Members of Parliament to make reference in the course of debate to matters awaiting judicial decisions, and that such matters should not be the subject of motions or questions in the House.
O'Brien and Bosc go on to state:
The acceptance of a restriction is a voluntary restraint on the part of the House to protect an accused person or other party to a court action or judicial inquiry from suffering any prejudicial effect from public discussion of the issue.
As O'Brien and Bosc note at page 100:
The sub judice convention is important in the conduct of business in the House. It protects the rights of interested parties before the courts, and preserves and maintains the separation and mutual respect between the legislature and the judiciary. The convention ensures that a balance is created between the need for a separate, impartial judiciary and free speech.
The sub judice convention is well recognized by other procedural authorities as well. For example, citation 505 in the sixth edition of Beauchesne's states:
Members are expected to refrain from discussing matters that are before the courts or tribunals, which are courts of record. The purpose of this sub judice convention is to protect the parties in a case awaiting or undergoing trial and persons who stand to be affected by the outcome of a judicial inquiry. It is a voluntary restraint imposed by the House upon itself in the interest of justice and fair play.
The sub judice convention is not unique to this House. It is a recognized principle in Westminster.
As the 23rd edition of Erskine May states at page 436:
Subject to the discretion of the Chair and to the right of the House to legislate on any matter or to discuss any matters of delegated legislation, matters awaiting the adjudication of a court of law should not be brought forward in debate.
The British Parliament has gone further than Canada by articulating the sub judice convention through resolution. The latest resolution was adopted in 2001. Similarly, the sub judice convention has been codified in other jurisdictions, including Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, India and New Zealand.
In Canada, at the federal level, we have not had a need to articulate how the sub judice convention should be applied. Up until now, we have been able to rely on the common sense of members to ensure that we do not abuse our privileges. My fear, however, is that this will no longer be the case if today's motion should be adopted.
It is quite evident that the motion by the Liberal member for Beauséjour is contrary to the principle and practices of the House. It assumes there is a presumption of guilt and the House can pass judgment on individuals without any respect for due process.
As O'Brien and Bosc note at page 100:
--it is the Speaker who decides what jurisdiction the Chair has over matters sub judice.
In a ruling of March 14, 2008, Mr. Speaker, you quoted Bourinot and how he described the first principles of our parliamentary tradition as:
To protect the minority and restrain the improvidence and tyranny of the majority, to secure the transaction of public business in a decent and orderly manner--
At that time, committees were ignoring the usual practices and procedures of this House and you described the situation as verging on anarchy. The opposition was being reckless with their majority status back then and it has continued that irresponsible behaviour in its original demands for documents relating to Afghan detainees that could have jeopardized national security.
The tyranny of the opposition majority has been reckless and irresponsible in its demands for the production of documents that would breach cabinet confidence, and now the tyranny of the majority is being reckless and irresponsible with the long-standing practice and principle of parliamentary democracy, the sub judice convention, by passing judgment on individuals without any respect for due process.
I submit that the motion, as it is drafted, infringes on the sub judice convention and should be ruled out of order on that basis.
I realize that since the motion is before the House today and we may in fact have a vote tonight or, at the latest, tomorrow, it is imperative for you, sir, in all your wisdom, to rule on this matter as quickly as possible.
Opposition Motion
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
Shawn Murphy Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Speaker, I want to respond to that submission.
It is of no merit whatsoever and there is no Canadian authority that supports the notion that once a matter is before the court, this assembly in the House of Commons does not have jurisdiction to deal with the matter. That would be a total and absolute violation of our privileges as members of Parliament and this assembly.
In Canada we have a separation of the judicial branch, the legislative branch and the parliamentary branch. There is no authority and the parliamentary secretary did not cite any Speaker's ruling that would support the proposition that once a matter is brought before the court, this assembly is not allowed to discuss it.
Just think this through. In any situation that comes up, all a person would have to do is issue a writ in a court, originate a notice, and all of a sudden this House would be silent. The Canadian people would be silent. Parliament would be silent. There is no justification for that.
I have two points on this issue. First, the motion has been on the notice paper since last Friday. That is about 72 hours. Why was this point of order not raised before? Second, I do not know how many times questions on the issue in the motion have been asked in the House of Commons, but you would know, Mr. Speaker.
If the premise that has been advanced here today had any weight to it at all, then of course all those questions would also be out of order. Any issue that went before the courts would be out of order in this assembly. We have dealt with this situation many times before. We dealt with it in the Barbara George case; I dealt with that in committee. Even when we went through the sponsorship issue and the sides were reversed, that matter was in court. It was in court every day. We knew that. However, questions were asked and committee meetings were going on. The committee of inquiry tried to get hold of the proceedings before the committee but it could not because it would have been a breach of parliamentary privileges.
There is no authority for what the parliamentary secretary has stated. He cited some sentences of sub judice. I do not know what goes on in the other provinces, but he did not at any point in time refer to any instance in the 143 years this assembly has been in existence that we would change course, that we would become silent if somehow a matter were raised in court.
Mr. Speaker, I would therefore ask you to not allow this point of order.
Opposition Motion
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
10:20 a.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, my comments follow on those of my Liberal colleague who has properly argued the case against the parliamentary secretary in terms of what is disallowed, whether it is in front of the courts or not.
The members of the Conservative Party know that well because they themselves brought forward motions of a similar nature when issues were before the court. When in opposition, the Conservative Party also argued for a wide latitude in the use of supply day opposition motions, because they are an opportunity for opposition members to raise questions of the government.
Mr. Speaker, the central point I wish to raise is one which I am sure you will be looking at. O'Brien and Bosc on page 854 requires that:
The Standing Orders give Members a very wide scope in proposing opposition motions on supply days and, unless the motion is clearly and undoubtedly irregular (i.e., where the procedural aspect is not open to reasonable argument), the Chair does not intervene.
The government, in preparing its submission today to try to subvert the debate on the so-called in and out scheme, has attempted to curtail the ability of the opposition to have a fulsome debate as to what exactly happened. The implication is there are members sitting within the Conservative caucus who are implicated directly by the public prosecutor in this very matter.
The issue that is being raised is an integral one for all of us, which is that when we have elections in this country, they are fought fairly and within the limits of the rules. Spending limits, for example, are not exceeded. We have very clear and strict laws on this. The Conservative Party used a procedure, a scheme, in which money went in and money went out of bank accounts, sometimes within 12 hours. We know the Conservatives knew it was wrong but they did it anyway. Now we wish to have a debate about the integrity of the election that was fought under those types of misdeeds.
It seems to us that in testing the government on supply days, which is why we are here today, a wide scope and latitude is required. We need to have that. I am sure when the Conservatives return to opposition they will be arguing the same thing. It is not for the Chair to intervene on the scope of that, again except where procedural aspects are not open to reasonable argument. That is what our directive is in this place. That is how we craft ourselves. The Conservatives had all weekend to think about this. They are only bringing the argument forward at the eleventh hour with the hope to yet again subvert debate in Parliament.
Mr. Speaker, we ask for your careful consideration of this, but obviously New Democrats are in favour of this debate going forward.
Opposition Motion
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
10:20 a.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, I do not want to take up too much time because I want to ensure that the Liberal Party has enough time for its opposition day.
I would simply like to add that, in addition to the quotation from page 854 of the House of Commons Procedure and Practice, as cited by my NDP colleague, there is the following quote from page 100: "The practice has evolved so that it is the Speaker who decides what jurisdiction the Chair has over matters sub judice."
For weeks now the opposition has been raising the issue of the in and out scheme.
Mr. Speaker, you have never found that to be a problem during question period, even though part of this issue is before the courts.
And by extension, I believe that the motion presented by the Liberal Party is entirely in order. My reasoning is supported by the quotation on page 854 as well as the fact that over the past weeks you have not intervened during question period to say that our questions about the in and out scheme were out of order.
I urge you to accept the Liberal motion so that we can move on to the debate.
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Points of Order
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10:25 a.m.
Tom Lukiwski Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, SK
Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. I do not want to re-argue the case and the submission I already have made. I think it speaks for itself. I will just speak specifically to a couple of points brought forward by my hon. colleague in the official opposition.
He mentioned that there is no example of other jurisdictions that have adopted a sub judice convention. That is completely wrong. There are three jurisdictions in Canada. Provincially, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec have all adopted the sub judice convention which would prevent this type of motion from coming forward.
Similarly, as I pointed out in my intervention, there are other jurisdictions throughout the world that have adopted this provision and even stronger provisions against motions similar to this being brought forward.
Last, my hon. colleague from the Liberal Party asked why we did not bring forward this point of order earlier. He is quite correct that the motion being debated today was put on the notice paper last Friday. However, as an experienced parliamentarian, he should know that it is not until 5 p.m. the day before an opposition day that a motion is confirmed for debate. There was an opportunity for the Liberal Party to bring forward a different motion for debate today. We did not know that until late yesterday afternoon. Therefore, this morning was the first opportunity for our government to present this argument.
Opposition Motion
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
10:25 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I thank hon. members for their submissions on this point.
I will consider whether the motion should be subject to a vote at the end of the day. But for now, I believe I will put the motion for today's debate before the House.
I do not think the motion on its face, to me, is out of order. I will examine the arguments the parliamentary secretary has put forward with respect to the statements in the motion and their possible determination of issues. I will look into that during the course of the day and come back to the House later.
If I find that the motion oversteps certain boundaries relating to the sub judice convention, which has not been applied rigidly in this House at any time, then I can always say that the motion will not be votable at the end of the day. In the meantime, I believe the debate can proceed on the matter.


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Face-Slashing Albany Dem Cries Miscarriage of Justice, Retains Foxy Brown's Lawyer
State Senator Hiram Monserrate, who allegedly slashed his girlfriend with a glass when he found either drugs or another man's business card in her purse (then he tried to take her to a hospital outside city limits), would like his charges dismissed, please.
See, one member of the grand jury that indicted him was a cop in the same precinct as the cops who investigated him! He was recognized by another cop who testified that Monserrate's girlfriend told him it was all a terrible misunderstanding, this face-slashing. This cop is named "Reefer." "Reefer" told Monserrate's private eye—a former cop, of course—that he recognized the juror.
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"It was incumbent upon the [prosecutors,] who were aware of the relationship ... to ensure that the grand juror not hear testimony from his fellow officer or participate in the proceedings," lawyer Joseph Tacopina said in court papers.
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ORANGEVILLE-Esther Rauhala Snow passed away on April 15, 2010, in Price.
Born Aug. 10, 1915, our mother, grandmother, and beloved matriarch grew up in the coal camps of Eastern Utah. Her parents, Aina Maenpaa Rauhala and Matti Rauhala came from Finland in the first decade of the century and raised a family of seven in Utah.
Esther's 1937 marriage to Don W. Snow of Orangeville resulted in three children, all surviving: Karen (Burt) Guymon of Cedar Hills, Utah, Claudia (Jim) Koch of Salem, Ore., and Don R. (Dorothy) Snow of Walla Walla, Wash. Esther was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. Her intelligence, kindness, and wisdom were and are renowned throughout our family and in the many places where she lived.
She was a gifted storyteller with a phenomenal memory which she carried to the end of her days. During World War II, she tied up her hair and worked in the Hiawatha coal tipple to help fill the labor shortage. She served as well as Hiawatha's assistant postmistress. In her senior years she volunteered as a docent for the Emery County Museum and the D.A.R.E. program in the public schools. She was preceded in death in 1994 by her beloved husband of 57 years, Don W.
Esther is survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A very special thank you goes to the staff of Heirloom Inn and the CNS Hospice, Dr. Max Morgan, Dr. Brent Goodsell and their staff who all cared so lovingly for her.
Funeral service Friday, April 23,2010 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, Price. Family will be at Mitchell's one hour prior to service. Interment Orangeville City Cemetery, Orangeville, Utah.
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When you arrive in Sarajevo with bus or train you will arrive at main bus/train station, from there you can use tram with number 1 to take you to the Bascarsija. When you arrive to the Bascarsija tram station and when you go out of tram you will see on your right side there is Mosque and Hotel Kovaci,go in this direction and you will come into Kovaci street. You need to go up through Kovaci street and you will arrive in the part of the Old Town Called Kovaci. There you have well-known pizzeria/bakery MAHIR, you need to pass Mahir and to turn to the first street on the left side (Dzinina street). Just walk 150 meters forward through the street, house is on left side number 9. I will gladly provide transport from bus/train station,just contact me.


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Boasting tasteful, modern decor, this private bedroom contains a comfortable double bed and a wardrobe. The tiled communal bathroom features a bidet and a bathtub with shower, and the shared kitchen provides laundry facilities.
The Whitechapel area was once most famous for Victorian poverty and Jack the Ripper. Though the Ten Bells pub still remains, the district has become one of London's most popular tourist destinations. Brick Lane offers everything from vintage boutiques and festivals to world-class Curry Houses and vibrant markets.
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Cheap hostel in London, spacious rooms on zone 2, but thats at all.
I didn't see the hoster (kazzos) ever, I only see the cleaner 1 time in a week.
Rats in the building, and he asigned the same room for two diferent couples in the same day. He didnt managed nothing and we had to solve the trouble by ourselves.
We stayed here for three nights. It's really close to the centre of London, which makes traveling easy. The tube is only a couple of minutes away. The room itself was perfectly fine for two people. Everything in the house is nice and clean and we really enjoyed our stay here. The house can be a bit noisy, so if you're a light sleeper don't forget to bring your earplugs with you.
Very professional contact, had everything I needed. Didn't actually meet Kaz, but the room was great and the location is perfect as well!
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Good location, quiet neighborhood and close to everywhere. The room was a bit too small but could withstand. The downside is common toilet and bathroom for four rooms. The restaurant needs renovation. The advantage is the low price, access to the kitchen and good location.
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The room was clean, the mattress super. The cottage was cleaned well every day. The shower in our room did not work. The owner is not dealt with the defect. The apartment is centrally located near the metro station and in the sourrounding area of shopping. It was especially good that we were able to deposit our luggage in the house already in the morning and also at departure that luggage could be deposited in the kitchen. I would use this room again if I would again come to London.
Das Zimmer war sauber, die Matratze super. Das Häuschen wurde jeden Tag ordentlich geputzt. Die Dusche in unserem Zimmer hat leider nicht funktioniert. Der Vermieter ist auf den Defekt gar nicht eingegangen. Die Wohnung liegt zentral in der Nähe der U-Bahnstation und in der Näche von Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Besonders gut war, dass wir unser Gepäck bereits am Vormittag im Haus deponieren konnten und auch bei der Abreise, dass Gepäck in der Küche deponieren konnten. Ich würde dieses Zimmer wieder nutzen, wenn ich nochmal nach London kommen würde.
Clean and comfortable room. Good transport links.
Everything was fine. Nice little bedroom. It was pretty loud outside all night, but that's whats to be expected of London.
A quiet room.No T,V. unfortunately.shared toilet and shared shower good hot water.Saw the manageress for 2 minutes. close to tube/buses etc no real issues with the place you get what you pay for...Wetherspoons 5 minutes away, lots of takeaways very close. A good visit in all..
Room was clean and instructions for getting to the location and getting the keys were good. There weren't any troubles with the other guests staying in the apartment, they were respectful and kept the shared areas clean. The sink faucets in the bathroom were loose, but they still worked.
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I wonder if enough Haki can be used to prevent control from Doflamingo. If it is a 1 vs 1 fight of Luffy vs Doflamingo, how will it play out? What strategies can be used against him? Luffy is rubber so he can still be affected by Doflamingo's strings and even be cut. There is no Logia in Luffy's crew.
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@Blackriot69 It makes sense. He's too big a name to fall and not bounce back. Defeated sure, but out of the picture, nope. What interests me is what happens when the "toy creator" get beaten. Will all the toys revert to their original form, and if they do will that make Dressrosa an insanely powerful country in the OP world. Sure, alot of the fighters(previously toys) would return to their families, but you have to think that many of them will stay at Dressrosa, maybe even joining the army.


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Christine Jensen of Family and Consumer Science introduced the program by saying that Dennis Worwood would discuss container gardening and some options to look at such as drip irrigation and other ways of gardening instead of growing plants in rows in your back yard. USU Extension Agent for Emery County Dennis Worwood presented gardening using containers. Worwood was assisted by Christine Jensen and Barbra Jones who provided the lunch. Jones handed out a chart illustrating the four food groups needed for healthy living and 10 ways to build a healthy plate.
The title of Worwood's program was Growing Vegetables in Containers. Worwood provided hand outs of container vegetable gardening from Iowa State University and a handout showing the slides shown during the program. He presented a list of Container Rules: Containers can be made of plastic, metal, ceramic or wood. Do not use treated lumber. Containers must have drainage holes in the bottom. Containers must be large enough to accommodate the intended vegetable plants. Put large containers in their intended location before adding the soil mix as the container will be heavy when filled with soil. In general, the bigger the container, the better. Large vegetable plants won't perform well in small containers.
Large containers won't need to be irrigated as often, because there is more soil for the roots to draw water from. Light colored containers may be best. Dark containers will absorb heat and can become too hot for the roots. Place containers where the plants will receive at least six hours of sun each day.
Worwood offered advice on choosing vegetable varieties. Almost any variety of vegetable will grow in a container. Most seed companies offer compact varieties that are ideal for container gardening.
Worwood offered tips on soil mix. Do not fill containers with regular garden soil. Garden soil will not drain properly and may swell and shrink as the soil is wetted and dries. Use regular potting soil. Worwood also discussed the different types of soil in our area and putting organic matter into the soil.
He provided information on irrigating and fertilizing the container garden. Potting soil must be able to drain. The smaller the container, the more often you will need to water your plants. This year may be dry and a container garden would use less water than a regular garden. Container grown plants must be fertilized more frequently than those growing in the garden. Use water soluble fertilizers that can be applied when you irrigate. Some fertilizer examples are 15 - 30 - 15 or 20 - 20 - 20. These numbers are used to represent nitrogen, phosphate and potash. Apply fertilizer every week or two.
Worwood then showed photos of container gardens. Some container gardens were in small and grow boxes. Some were in single and multi-layer containers. Some container gardens were in wash tubs and water troughs. Others were in water bottles hanging on a fence. One container garden shown was in an abandoned automobile.
Worwood talked of his experience growing Georgia Jet sweet potatoes, tomatoes and potatoes in old automobile tires.
The subject of protecting corn from coons, cats and skunks was mentioned. Worwood said he has caught five raccoons so far this year and 19 last year. He said an electric fence of three or four strands will help keep them out. A big dog or a tall fence will help protect the garden from deer.
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Catalogue Number: MR6-22RK
- Author: Karl Pilkington
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- Published:01 May 2009
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- Total Pages: 224
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This is a voyage through the strange yet mesmerising mind of cult author Karl Pilkington, now in paperback. By his own admission Karl Pilkington left formal education behind with only an E in History to his name and not much else. Ever since, his thirst for knowledge has nagged. With this in mind, Karl has embarked on a tour of discovery to make up for the lost years of learning, and to find out more stuff. Karlology is the result.So what exactly has Karl Pilkington learned so far? This is a man, it should be noted, who thinks owning 1,777 acres of the moon is a good idea, and believes that the human testicles should be relocated to the earlobes. Maybe he's right. Perhaps his unique brand of wisdom and insight is what the world has been waiting for? Judge for yourself: observe, enjoy, and become a Karlologist. Illuminated by Karl Pilkington's own cartoons with extra wisdom from Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, David Baddiel, Noel Fielding and others.
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As a hospital radio DJ, Karl filled news bulletins with strange-but-true stories and used the transmitter to broadcast pirate radio, so was sacked and moved to Manchester's Piccadilly Radio, where he hosted a late-night show filled with impenetrably cryptic puzzles. He then moved to Xfm in London, where he was producer and later a star of Xfm's Ricky Gervais Show, forerunner of the legendary world-record-breaking podcasts.


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The next step of the sale process is here for the Buffalo Bills.
The team announced on Wednesday that they've hired both a team of advisors to help vet prospective new owners in compliance with the National Football League. The Bills will use Morgan Stanley as their financial advisor and Proskauer Rose as their legal advisement.
"We are pleased to have been able to assemble, as our transaction team, two experienced and talented firms in the specialized field of sports mergers and acquisitions, Morgan Stanley and Proskauer Rose, to be involved in our sale process," said Team President and CEO Russ Brandon via email release.
The financial and legal advisors will help uphold the team's obligations to not only the NFL's rules and regulations for selling a franchise, but also to New York State and Erie County with respect to the 10-year lease hatched for Ralph Wilson Stadium just last year.
According to the email release, it is "anticipated" that Morgan Stanley and Proskauer Rose will begin contacting prospective buyers within the next 30 days.
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For nearly three decades, the Gold Wing has been the ultimate motorcycle for two-up long-distance travel, and the 2013 Gold Wing® continues this legacy. In addition to its renowned powerful and smooth engine and remarkably sporty handling, no other motorcycle can match the Gold Wing's luxury accommodations for both rider and passenger, including the latest generation of sophisticated electronic amenities such as an innovative user-friendly navigation system with the capability to share favorite ride routes with friends and other riders. The Gold Wing also incorporates a new built-in MP3/iPod® interface and an SRS CS Auto™ technology surround-sound system for a premium listening experience. With its progressive styling, significant luggage capacity, terrific protection from wind and weather, and suspension settings that provide an amazingly compliant ride—plus optional features including ABS and the world's first motorcycle airbag—the Gold Wing's reputation as the most celebrated two-up machine in motorcycle history remains unchallenged.
New for 2013
- Light Silver Metallic and Gray Metallic colors join Ultra Blue Metallic and Candy Red.
Unique Features
- Next-Generation Premium Audio System offers direct MP3/i-Pod connectivity plus access to the device functions through handlebar controls.
- SRS CS Auto™ technology surround-sound system brings the latest in sound system technology to the Gold Wing.
- 80-watt-per-channel power amplifier provides clear, crisp sound at all highway speeds.
- Six-element speaker system includes two rear speakers, a pair of front speakers and two tweeters for a rich, full surround sound quality.
- Tuner features auto bass control combined with auto volume control.
- Five-position heated grips for cold-weather riding.
- Five-position heated seat/backrest combination with individual rider and passenger controls for optimum comfort.
- Foot-warming system channels engine-heated air over the rider's feet and is controlled by a fairing-mounted lever.
- Urethane seat material and cover material give added comfort.
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors pressure in both tires while riding. When a significantly underinflated tire is detected, a warning light will display below the tachometer.
- Slow-speed, electric Reverse system is engaged with the simple push of the thumb control on the right handlebar.
- Lightweight electronic cruise-control system utilizes a 16-bit ECU-based, motor-actuated throttle mechanism.
- A simple yet ingenious ratcheting windscreen-adjustment system provides six settings over nearly 4.0 inches of travel. Operated manually, the mechanism eliminates the weight and complexity of electric motors.
- Fresh styling cues produce a more integrated appearance along with a sporting edge, adding to the premium touring visage.
- Fairing adds extra wind protection, especially to the lower body and leg areas.
- Adjustable and closeable windscreen vent routes fresh air to the rider's face or chest.
- The Gold Wing trunk provides 60 liters of storage capacity. Two full-face helmets fit easily in the trunk. Overall, the Gold Wing has a total of more than 150 liters of storage space between trunk, saddlebags and fairing pockets.
- Handy central storage pocket added to models without airbag.
- Specially designed luggage features a remote-control key lock, permitting pop-open rear trunk operation; remote lock/unlock for the trunk and saddlebags; and horn-actuated bike locator. If remote locking is attempted while a lid is open, the turn signals flash to alert the rider.
- Updated instrumentation styling lends a high-performance touch.
- Instrument displays for speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level, plus adjustable backlighting and high-luminescence white pointers. Indicator/warning lights are provided for Reverse, Neutral, Overdrive, oil pressure, fuel injection, high beam, sidestand, cruise on, cruise set, low tire pressure and low fuel. A high-resolution LCD housed in a separate module is visible in all lighting conditions and displays the odometer, A/B tripmeter, ambient temperature, audio modes, CB, rear-suspension setting, trunk/saddlebag-open indicators and clock.
- Motorized headlight-aiming system is operated by a rocker switch and provides 2.5 degrees of adjustment from level.
- Large 6.6-gallon fuel tank houses the PGM-FI fuel pump and provides excellent long-distance cruising range.
- 20-amp YTX maintenance-free battery.
Next-Generation Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System™ available:
- Fully integrated navigation system with bright color screen.
- Next-generation receiver gives quicker satellite connection.
- 3-D terrain view, lane assist with junction view and more.
- Complete United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada mapping with points of interest installed.
- Points-of-interest information includes Honda dealers, fuel stations, restaurants, lodging, attractions, transportation, government and emergency information and saved rider's input with home function.
- Voice prompting through headsets or speakers.
- On-screen text guidance and pop-up menus.
- Easy-to-use handlebar and fairing-mounted controls.
XM Radio available:
- XM Radio offers 170 channels from coast to coast, including commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming.
XM NavTraffic available:
- XM NavTraffic is the nation's leading traffic information service, combining continuously updated information on incidents with the ability to re-route riders around trouble spots as displayed on the navigation system screen.
XM NavWeather available:
- The XM NavWeather service uses sophisticated Threat Matrix™ technology to track nationwide weather information for more than 20 different weather conditions, then scales and customizes this detail to the rider's specific location and route. XM NavWeather can alert riders to severe conditions before they ride into them. The service works with the Navigation System to display information via color weather icons or warning signals on the navigation screen, and can give the rider the option to easily re-route around a storm's path. The service also provides multi-day forecasts based on weather monitoring stations across the United States.
Airbag available:
- Industry-first fully integrated rider airbag on a motorcycle.
- The airbag module contains the airbag and inflator and is positioned in front of the rider.
- The ECU positioned to the right of the module detects changes in acceleration based on information it receives from the two crash sensors (one positioned on each of the front fork legs) to determine whether to inflate the airbag in certain frontal impacts.
Package Options
You can choose from four Gold Wing performance packages, each one designed to optimize your riding experience. All four feature the same engine, chassis and bodywork components.
- Gold Wing Audio Comfort: Highlights include heated grips, seat, and foot warmers; Premium Surround Sound; Cruise Control; and Electric Reverse.
- Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM: Everything you get in Package One with the addition of our upgraded Satellite-Linked Navigation System and XM Radio.
- Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS: Again, all the features of Packages One and Two, but with the added assurance of the Gold Wing's proven Anti-lock Brake System.
- Gold Wing Audio Airbag: The top-of-the-line Gold Wing, with every feature of our first three Performance Packages, but with the addition of motorcycling's first airbag for added protection.
- Transferable three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Powerful, fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder engine produces smooth, effortless power.
- Parallel two-valve cylinder-head design utilizes direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation which allows the first valve clearance inspection service to be at 32,000 miles.
- Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI).
- Two 40mm-diameter throttle bodies deliver air to six specially designed Keihin 50-psi high-pressure programmed fuel injectors. Fuel is delivered through four nozzle holes in each injector, producing an atomized fuel mixture that is highly combustible for optimum efficiency and power.
- The ECU provides two digital 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability. Unique knock-control sensors monitor for knock to improve performance.
- ECU closed-loop emissions system utilizes two oxygen sensors to constantly deliver a precise air/fuel mixture, while two exhaust catalyzers further reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.
- Two side-mounted radiators enhance cooling efficiency and use low-air-pressure areas created by side cowls to draw cooling air through the radiators and beyond the rider at highway speeds.
- Efficient stainless-steel 6-into-2 exhaust system produces a pleasing, aggressive sound.
- Precise-shifting five-speed transmission includes Overdrive Fifth.
- Twin-Spar Aluminum Frame.
- Suspension settings front and rear yield excellent compliance for a supple ride and exceptional comfort.
- Unique Pro Arm® Rear Suspension.
- Dual full-floating 296mm front discs with Combined Braking System (CBS) three-piston calipers and a single ventilated 316mm rear disc with one CBS three-piston caliper provide excellent braking power.
- Optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
- Model equipped with ABS features an electric-motor-driven modulator that provides rapid and precise braking-pressure adjustments, resulting in smooth ABS operation. The system incorporates an integrated ECU, self-diagnostics with an interactive ECU test function and automatic protection against system failure.
- Massive 45mm front fork houses a cartridge damper in the right leg with 4.8 inches of travel for a smooth yet superb ride in all road conditions.
- Anti-dive system minimizes front fork dive when braking. The system utilizes brake-fluid pressure generated in the secondary CBS master cylinder mounted on the left fork leg and is activated by input from either the front-brake lever or the rear-brake pedal.
- Pro-Link® Rear Suspension incorporates a shock with suspension settings for enhanced ride compliance.
- Computer-controlled adjustable hydraulic rear suspension preload is easily set by the rider with pushbutton controls, and features a two-position memory.
- Cast-aluminum 18 x 3.5-inch front and 16 x 5.0-inch rear wheels are lightweight, strong and clear-coated to ease cleaning. Radial touring tires are specifically engineered for the Gold Wing.
Honda Genuine Accessories†
- Audio Accessories: 40-Channel CB Radio Kit, CB Antenna Kit, Deluxe Headsets (for open-face and full-face helmets), Push-to-Talk Switch, Replacement Headset Coil Cord, Replacement Headset Hardware Kit, Replacement Boom Mike Windsock
- Cargo Accessories: Saddlebag/Trunk Liner Set, Deluxe Saddlebag/Trunk Mat Set, Saddlebag Lid Organizer with GL Logo, Trunk Inner Light, Trunk Inner Light Harness, Chrome Trunk Rack, Inner Trunk Pouch, Fairing Pouch with GL Logo, Saddlebag Cooler with Honda Logo, Trunk Net, Coin Holder, Gold Wing Owner's Manual Folio
- Convenience Accessories: Passenger Armrests, Tall Vented Windscreen, 12-Volt DC Accessory Socket Kit, Foglight Kit (LED)
- Protection Accessories: Cycle Cover with GL Logo, Half Cover
- Color Match Accessories: Rear Spoiler with Brake Light
- Chrome Appearance Accessories: Front Fender Ornament, GL Icon Fender Ornament, Front Fender Emblem, Front Fender Extension, Front Fender Rail, Front Disc Covers, Chrome Bar Ends, Gold Cylinder Head Cover Emblem Set, Silver Cylinder Head Cover Emblem Set, Passenger Floorboard Lower Covers, Swingarm Pivot Covers with GL Logo, Chrome Sidestand, Rear Spoiler Accent, Trunk Handle with GL Logo, License-Plate Frame with GL Logo, Exhaust Tips with GL Logo
† WARRANTY: Because we're so confident in the quality of each of our Honda Genuine Accessories, we're pleased to offer one of the best warranties in the industry. Three-year warranty begins on the day accessories are purchased by the customer, excluding audio accessories which are covered by a limited one-year warranty.
Note: Following the 90-day free trial period, XM Radio, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with, or separate from, other SiriusXM subscriptions.


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LAMOTRIGINE - lamotrigine tablet
Lamotrigine Tablets, USP
Rx Only
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking lamotrigine and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. If you have questions about lamotrigine, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
What is the most important information I should know about lamotrigine?
1. Lamotrigine may cause a serious skin rash that may cause you to be hospitalized or even cause death.
There is no way to tell if a mild rash will become more serious. A serious skin rash can happen at any time during your treatment with lamotrigine, but is more likely to happen within the first 2 to 8 weeks of treatment. Children between 2 to 16 years of age have a higher chance of getting this serious skin rash while taking lamotrigine.
The risk of getting a serious skin rash is higher if you:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following:
These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious skin reaction. A healthcare provider should examine you to decide if you should continue taking lamotrigine.
2. Other serious reactions, including serious blood problems or liver problems.
Lamotrigine can also cause other types of allergic reactions or serious problems that may affect organs and other parts of your body like your liver or blood cells. You may or may not have a rash with these types of reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
3. Like other antiepileptic drugs, lamotrigine may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
Do not stop lamotrigine without first talking to a healthcare provider.
How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
4. Lamotrigine may rarely cause aseptic meningitis, a serious inflammation of the protective membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Meningitis has many causes other than lamotrigine, which your doctor would check for if you developed meningitis while taking lamotrigine.
Lamotrigine can have other serious side effects. For more information ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you. Be sure to read the section below entitled "What are the possible side effects of lamotrigine?"
5. Patients prescribed lamotrigine have sometimes been given the wrong medicine because many medicines have names similar to lamotrigine, so always check that you receive lamotrigine.
Taking the wrong medication can cause serious health problems. When your healthcare provider gives you a prescription for lamotrigine:
These pictures show the distinct wording, colors, and shapes of the tablets that help to identify the right strength of lamotrigine tablets, USP. Immediately call your pharmacist if you receive a lamotrigine tablet, USP that does not look like one of the tablets shown below, as you may have received the wrong medication.
|Tablet Strength
|Lamotrigine Tablets Dimensional Drawing
25 mg
|100 mg
|150 mg
|200 mg
Lamotrigine is a prescription medicine used:
It is not known if lamotrigine is safe or effective in children or teenagers under the age of 18 with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder or depression.
It is not known if lamotrigine is safe or effective when used alone as the first treatment of seizures in adults.
Who should not take lamotrigine?
You should not take lamotrigine if you have had an allergic reaction to lamotrigine or to any of the inactive ingredients in lamotrigine. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in lamotrigine.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking lamotrigine?
Before taking lamotrigine, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take or if you are planning to take a new medicine, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. If you use lamotrigine with certain other medicines, they can affect each other, causing side effects.
How should I take lamotrigine?
What should I avoid while taking lamotrigine?
What are possible side effects of lamotrigine?
Common side effects of lamotrigine include:
| • dizziness
| • tremor
| • headache
| • rash
| • blurred or double vision
| • fever
| • lack of coordination
| • abdominal pain
| • sleepiness
| • back pain
| • nausea, vomiting
| • tiredness
| • insomnia
| • dry mouth
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of lamotrigine. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store lamotrigine?
General information about lamotrigine
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use lamotrigine for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give lamotrigine to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about lamotrigine. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about lamotrigine that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information, call 1-269-544-2299.
What are the ingredients in lamotrigine?
Lamotrigine Tablets, USP
Active ingredient: lamotrigine, USP.
Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; povidone; and sodium starch glycolate.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


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Canada still searching for first win at women's world volleyball championships
OSAKA, Japan - Team Canada is still searching for its first victory at the 2010 FIVB World Women's Volleyball Championship, falling 25-13, 25-16, 25 21 to Russia on Sunday.
A slow start against the defending-champion and seventh-ranked Russians was too much to overcome, though Canada did improve from set to set, despite losing 3-0 before a crowd of 1,670 at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Sunday.
Russian dominated the first set and controlled the second but Canada showed signs of
life and carried that into the third set and held leads of 9-6 and 10-9 before ultimately falling 25-21 and slipping to 0-3 in the Pool D standings.
The Canadians believe the steady growth in their collective game will eventually pay off.
"The whole match was a little bit like we've played the whole tournament," said Team Canada head coach Arnd Ludwig. "We started really slow and we gave Russia a little too much respect in the first set. We improved in the second set and played really well in the third set.
"The last time Canada played Russia was in 1996, so our girls just know them from watching them on TV or from how people talk about them. The experience we gain here is all part of the learning process."
Sarah Pavan led the Canadian attack with 12 points on 10 kills and two blocks, while captain Tammy Mahon had her best game of the tournament, picking up seven kills.
Ekaterina Gamova had 12 kills, two blocks and two service aces to pace Russia.
"We started out slow, which seems to be kind of a weak point for us," said Mahon. "We didn't have any pressure to win that match, nobody expected that from us. We wanted to work on our team feeling and we had done that by the end of the third set. I wish we could have pushed it to another set because I think we would have kept building and building.
"I wanted to keep playing."
Canada will take Monday off before returning to action on Tuesday against Turkey.
In order to keep its hopes of advancing to the second round alive, Canada must defeat Turkey, who improved to 2-1 Sunday after winning a five-set marathon against the Dominican Republic.
"We've grown every match," said Pavan. "We've steadily progressed. The two games that we have been expecting to compete really hard in are our last two and that's really ideal. Hopefully, we can take what we've learned against these great teams and put it into play."


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After one year of intense work, field missions across the Emirate and fruitful consultation with a broad range of supportive stakeholders, the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project comes to a close. Scientific assessments were produced that significantly enhance the understanding of the contribution of Blue Carbon ecosystems to the well-being of Abu Dhabi and its residents. Experts studied the geographic extent and carbon content of mangroves, salt marsh, seagrass, algal mats and sabkha, the other ecosystem services their provide, and the policy options and financial mechanisms that support their conservation.
Algal mats were discovered as a new 'candidate' Blue Carbon ecosystem specific to the region, and coastal sabkha was found to likely act as a Blue Carbon 'associated' ecosystem, capping stored carbon in the soil.
Overall the project found that incorporating the values of Blue Carbon and related ecosystem services into Abu Dhabi Emirate's coastal and marine management policies and strategies is warranted and feasible, will help sustain the services Blue Carbon ecosystems provide for future generations and a growing Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project has also enhanced local capacity to better manage Blue Carbon ecosystems and provides exemplary lessons learned for regional and international replication and up-scaling.