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The Top 10 Blunders Of the Mike Gillis Era
Dimitri Filipovic
October 12 2012 08:57AM
Recently, I sang the praises of General Manager Mike Gillis, breaking down the top 10 moves of his tenure with the Canucks. It hasn't been all roses, though. As could be expected, there have been a handful of moves along the way that haven't exactly panned out the way he would have hoped.
What you'll quickly notice is that this list provides us with some perspective on how good of a job he has done in the past five years. For the sake of completeness, the list includes 10 blunders. Just know that if the first couple of them are being singled out as mistakes, then that means he has probably done his job effectively.
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10) Not Drafting Enough WHL Talent
.. Kidding. Although some people in the media will continue to perpetuate the silly notion that the Canucks should be taking players from the WHL, mostly because because it's convenient. Although to be fair, it would make going to Giants games during this lockout more interesting if prospects in the Canucks organization were coming to town.
The actual 10th worst blunder was trading away Mike Brown for Nathan McIver in February of 2008. McIver - originally a draft pick of the Canucks - wound up providing defensive depth for the Manitoba Moose. Brown on the other hand, has found a home as a gritty 4th line winger on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Say what you will about Brown's ability, but as a General Manager, you don't want to be in the business of trading away legitimate NHL players for guys that aren't. In case you weren't convinced, I'll let Mike Brown's handlebar moustache do the talking.
9) Trading Away Shane O'Brien for Ryan Parent
.. was a mistake for essentially the same reason as the one I mentioned above. All that I'll say about Parent is that Jeff Angus wrote an article about him back in May, that was titled "Why were the warning signs ignored?"
The only reason why this trade isn't higher up on the list is because of the fact that Shane O'Brien wasn't going to work out in Vancouver. He had worn out his welcome, and he was out the door regardless. Since then, he has gone on to be a productive 3rd pairing defenseman for Nashville, and a 2nd pairing defenseman for Colorado, while providing - wait for it, wait for it - leadership. Who knew?
The big loser from this trade aren't the Vancouver Canucks, though, but rather Vancouver's nightlife. I'm assuming Mike Gillis wasn't being all that considerate of the feelings of late-night pizza shop owners when he pulled the trigger.
8) Signing Marco Sturm
.. who surprised even me with just how old, and decrepit he looked on his surgically repaired knees. I was down on the signing from the minute it was announced, and found it rather laughable when people remarked about how he would provide the team with secondary scoring. So the fact that I was taken aback by his play is saying something.
Thankfully, it was only a one-year contract, and Gillis was able to unload him onto Vancouver's farm team. And hey, it worked out - the Canucks got David Booth, and Marco Sturm was allowed to ride off into the sunset.
7) Trading Away Sergei Shirokov for Mike Duco
.. which will ultimately wind up being remembered for Pass it to Bulis catching Duco red-handed. It was fun while it lasted, but the Canucks chose not to qualify him this summer, shutting the door on the Mike Duco era.
It's hard not to wonder what Shirokov could have done for the Canucks, as you watch him light up the KHL. He was an dynamic sniper who potted 44 goals in two seasons with the Moose, yet never wound up getting a legitimate shot with the Canucks. Adding insult to injury is the fact that the biggest current need for the Canucks is a scoring right winger to slot in on the second line.
6) Letting Mike Weaver Go
.. for absolutely nothing in return. This happened really early in Gillis' tenure, but Weaver, who suited up for 55 games with the Canucks in 2007-08, wound up signing with the St. Louis Blues the following summer for a measly $700,000. In the past two seasons, he has found a home with the Florida Panthers. Which begs the question - why don't the Canucks call him up?
In 2010, he was paired with Jason Garrison to form one of the best defensive pairings in the entire NHL. In fact, James Mirtle composed a list of the top defensive defenseman in the entire NHL, with Mike Weaver coming in at number 3 (right behind two current Canucks).
Chances are that if you ask the casual fan who Mike Weaver is, they won't be able to tell you. Which is a shame because all he does is help keep the puck out of his team's net - a useful trait for a defenseman, so I hear.
5) Swinging and Missing (Repeatedly) This Summer
.. on big names like Shea Weber, Shane Doan, and Justin Schultz.
It's not really fair to place the blame on Gillis for this, given the fact that Weber and Doan weren't really available to be had, despite what you may have heard. As for Schultz, even Stevie Wonder could see that choosing Edmonton was the best career path for him - the opportunity thanks to the dearth of defensemen in the system and the youth already on the team - were simply too enticing to pass up.
Nonetheless, Gillis went to bat on all three guys, and whiffed. And that has to be taken into account.
4) Offering Mats Sundin $20 Million over 2 Years
.. proved that sometimes you have to be lucky, to be good. If Sundin had accepted this offer, the second year of the contract would have affected Gillis' ability lock the Sedins up to long-term extensions the following summer. It could have led to a catastrophic domino effect for the Vancouver Canucks organization.
Now maybe Gillis was just sending Sundin a message, you know, making sure he had his attention. Perhaps Gillis knew that Sundin wasn't really going to sign a two year deal. That would make the second year of the contract more defensible, but either way: Gillis was bluffing with the future of the Sedins in Vancouver. It was a bad bet.
Thankfully, Sundin did the Canucks a monumentally large favour by choosing to sign to a pro-rated deal for one season, ultimately making the move the 5th best transaction of the Gillis era.
3) Choosing Mason Raymond over Michael Grabner
There are only so many undersized, speedy, skill wingers you can have slotted in on a secondary scoring line. For the Canucks, they had a choice to make in the summer of 2010: Mason Raymond or Michael Grabner? At the time, Raymond was coming off of a season where he scored 25 goals, largely thanks to Ryan Kesler, newfound power play production, and a spike in shooting percentage. They chose Raymond, hoping that he could build off of his strong campaign. Unfortunately, what they wound up receiving were one season in which Raymond looked like a competent third liner, and a second remarkably poor season this past year. It has been such a steep fall from grace for Raymond, that he doesn't even have a defined role on the team as of now.
As for Grabner, he went on to submit an electrifying year in his first season on the Island, scoring 34 goals. He took a step back last year, but 20 goals is hardly anything to scoff at and based on his scoring rate he's a legitimate top-line winger. It's fair to say that he's has been making the most of what he has been given. He has been in the top-sixty in goals/60 minutes, while killing penalties and starting only 43% of his shifts in the offensive zone.
But hey, at least Mason Raymond falls down with the best of 'em!
2) Letting Willie Mitchell Go
.. which in retrospect turned out to be a terrible decision. Yet at the time, I don't recall too many people criticizing the Canucks for moving on from the oft-injured Mitchell, in an attempt to transition towards a more explosive and quicker defensive group. There are so many things that we don't know when it comes to hockey, but what we did know was that Ballard had averaged 11 more games played per season from 2005-10. Scripting what wound up transpiring over the following two seasons would get you kicked out of a Hollywood pitch meeting.
As we are constantly reminded though, hindsight is 20/20. Willie Mitchell is coming off of a season where he played an integral role for the Stanley Cup champions. Meanwhile the Canucks are saddled with a dreadful contract (more on this below). It's a shame that Mitchell found his fairytale ending somewhere else - at the expense of the Canucks, no less - but you couldn't help being thrilled for the B.C. boy as he raised the cup this past June.
1) Trading for Keith Ballard
.. which has been an unmitigated disaster since the very beginning.
Thanks to the offseason surgery he was recovering from in his first summer as a Canuck, he struggled during the preseason. Just four games into the year, he suffered a concussion. The entire run has been a comedy of errors. The result has been two seasons in which Ballard has failed to top 7 points, while logging under 16 minutes. Not exactly the type of production you'd like to see from a player with a $4.2 million cap hit.
I'm not quite sure what to point at as the sole reason for Ballard's undoing with the Canucks. It's either his inability to play the right side, or the fact that he kicked Alain Vigneault's dog. I still think that there's a redemption chapter to be written in the story of Keith Ballard's career - whether it happens with the Canucks, or with some other team is the question.
Honourable Mentions:
Why stop, when we're having so much fun reminiscing about moves that didn't work out? Misery loves company. Below are a few moves from the past ten years that seemed harmless at the time, only to come back to haunt the Canucks. You'll note that all three of these trades were before Mike Gillis took over, and that's why they weren't included in the list above.
August 2003: Canucks acquire Johan Hedberg for a 2004 2nd Rounder
.. which the Pittsburgh Penguins used to take defenseman Alex Goligoski (who wound up being traded for James Neal, of the 40-goal club). This trade hurts because it has deprived me of the ability to root for Goligoski as a Canuck. He's a puck-moving defenseman (take a drink), who has a name that is really fun to say, and sports one of the wildest haircuts this side of Ryan Getzlaf.
Hedberg wound up starting 17 games for the Canucks in the 2003-04 season, while forming the holy trinity of goaltending with Dan Cloutier and Alex Auld. After you finish reading this post, go ahead and hug a picture of Luongo and Schneider.
March 2004: Canucks acquire Martin Rucinsky for R.J. Umberger
.. which hurts, because Ryan Kesler and Umberger could have made sweet music together on the 2nd line (though they reportedly dislike each other). Umberger, who was selected 16th overall by the Canucks, sat out the entire 2003-04 season because he couldn't reach an agreement with the team. He has gone on to be good for 20-25 goals, and strong play in a secondary role; albeit on some terrible Columbus Blue Jackets teams.
As for Rucinsky, he wound up playing in 13 games for the Canucks. He scored one goal, but I'm sure it was glorious.
February 2007: Canucks acquire Brent Sopel for a 2007 2nd Rounder
.. which the Los Angeles Kings used to select Wayne Simmonds. The level of hurt was taken to a whole new level this past season, when Simmonds flourished in Philadelphia to the tune of 28 goals. Add in what he brings to the table in terms of his physical game, and he's not a bad guy to have on your team.
Sopel played in 20 games for the Canucks that year, before moving on to Chicago. He now has his Stanley Cup ring, and we have the memories of his exceptionally greasy hair. Sometimes life isn't fair.
I wonder if we kept Mitchell, if we still would've gotten Hamhuis... or maybe we just wouldnt've gotten Ballard instead. *sigh
Trading Mitchell is not hindsight. The fact that there was so media criticism shows how ill informed Vancouver media is... A shutdown D who can play against opposing top players as always! been a valuable commodity in the league. Mitchell's Q of C was strong AND He's a great penalty killer. And, at a reasonable price>
Why then did GMMG make this ridiculous 'hockey' move.Because of the well-documented conflict between Av and Willie.Also, AV also wouldn't play Grabner And had a conflict with Hodgson.
All three gone And all three mistakes...
It follows then that the biggest blunder you failed to mention is resigning AV. A coach who also openly admits he didn't have a plan B for Sedin injury?something a 'rookie' coach would do...And refuses to talk to fans after weeks after this year's playoff loss?Clearly not actions of a 'leader' of men.
Again given a free pass...
Yet ~98% support in media for Av? Vancouver media are like teen age girls..they become infatuated with a player or coach and will defend him now matter how irrational the position is.
October 12 2012, 09:35AM
Mitchell wasn't re-signed because he was still struggling with post-concussion symptoms and it wasn't a guarantee he would ever play again.
There was no "rift" between him and AV. They had one little media spat and I guess that carried over.
October 12 2012, 11:16AM
Mitchell for 3 years, 3.5 million was a very high-risk deal for Lombardi considering Mitchell was still dealing with Post-Concussion Syndrome at the time he signed a deal. He also hadn't appeared in more than 70 games in 8 years prior to this past season when he played in 90+. High-risk, high-reward.
Second guessing the decision to allow Mitchell to walk (while bringing in two reliably durable left-side defenseman in Ballard/Hamhuis that summer) is actually unhinged. The thought processes there are totally defensible, the result just didn't go Vancouver's way.
October 12 2012, 11:21AM
Great list. I didn't think letting Mitchell go was a mistake at the time. There were a lot of question marks, and he appeared slow at times. I think he's the kind of player that just fits Darryl Sutter's system like a glove, so it's looking like a mistake now. And if keeping Mitchell meant missing out on Hamhuis, I'm glad we let Willie go.
It may not be a player transaction, but giving Roberto Luongo the C was one of the biggest blunders of the Gillis era. It was an unnecessarily weird move, and didn't really benefit anyone involved.
Willie Mitchell was a high risk high reward player at that point, there's a reason why there had been a lot of interest in him, but only LA was willing to pony up that extra year. They had the capspace to absorb the hit had Mitchell not worked out, but the Canucks didn't.
Another thing, is that had Mitchell signed here, Hamhuis probably would've gone somewhere else, and Bieksa might not have had that career turnaround without him. What's currently a very good top pairing of Hamhuis-Bieksa could've ended up being Ballard-Mitchell if things had gone differently.
October 12 2012, 12:45PM
In reference to #5 on the list...
What, no Jagr?
@Cam Charron
How is the whole steve bernier debacle not on this list
20 games worth of glorious greasy sopel hair is worth any price.
how is luongo's contract not on there?
@Dimitri Filipovic
if it was good, people wouldn't mind trading for him for Gillis's asking price. signing any goaltender beyond 6 years is ludicrous to begin with let alone 12 and yes i know he won't be playing for all 12.
I'm a little surprised there's no mention of his involvement with Tom Larscheid's retirement. I don't imagine it was ever officially confirmed, but one thing that got me down about the '11 run was that Tommy wasn't a part of it. If anyone deserved to call that, it was him.
October 12 2012, 10:25PM
>Which begs the question - why don't the Canucks call him up?
It raises the question. Raises. You only beg the question when you use circular logic, by presupposing your conclusion as a premise in an argument.
For example:
Neither the League nor the PA have budged much from their initial positions, which raises the question: who will blink first?
1: God must exist. 2: How do you know? 1: Because the Bible says so. 2: Why should I believe the Bible? 1: Because the Bible was written by God.
October 13 2012, 12:39AM
Grabner/Raymond should have been no. 1 imo. Ill still randomly think about it sometimes. I was fine with Willie leaving, lot of questions about his health at the time. Ballard I still believe will have a come back year.
@Jeff Angus
Nope..yr just parroting the 'Nuck management company line?..(to be expected)
Try logic...why would LA give WM a contract (2 yr. I believe) if he was still suffering PCS...
also there is Grabner and Hodgson and yes Mitchell all singled out by AV..
time to dig deeper ? yr drop the bias.?.
@Thomas Drance
Not second ingTD...said it at the time..
Yr on full spin cycle ... But its to be expected from a guy that still believes Ballard is better than WM..?? And Hamhuis was a great pick up but nothing to do with WM & Ballard? 3.5$ for WM 4.6 for KB? Your just reaching...
"The thought processes there are totally defensible" exactly..your starting from a biased position...(to defend the Nucks..)
But..from an 'objective' viewpoint.signing WM to a two year deal was worth the risk.. 1st concussion (I believe)..(shutdown D who play against top players..great on pk..a big body)a great team guy.. a local guy..playoff experience..for 3.5 M Great value! yr blog is correctly named...:)
@Dimitri Filipovic
Really....then why hasn't he been moved yet? logic checked at the door?
@Thomas Drance
1. The Sharks & Caps were also after WM. 2. By simply matching the Kings offer we could have had WM and Hammy. 3. A Gm's key job is to try and 'predict' the future. whether it be in drafting or trading.. 4. A key point your choosing to overlook is that GMMG clearly overvalued KB and undervalued WM. This had more to do with not resigning WM then his injury. MG was obsessed/convinced that the Mitchell type of D -man was obsolete..this huge misjudgment is his biggest error and most likely cost the team the cup..! GMMG showed his inexperience by not recognizing this.And, Mitchell's ability to log big tough minutes.. Ironic that Hammy and Ballard and CE and AE all have had injury issues..and WM has not? hmmm...


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Charles Reynolds, manager from the CW Mining Company said that company officials have signed the settlement agreement the National Labor Relations Board proposed to the mining company and the United Mine Workers.
Reynolds explained there are actually two settlement agreements. If the settlement was not agreed to by the two parties involved, CW Mining and the UMWA, then it would turn into an order by the NLRB.
The UMWA was ordered to a hiatus of picketing at the Bear Canyon Road on SR-31.
Reynolds said the matter was basically settled without any ruling or admission of wrong doing on the part of CW Mining Company. The mining company has agreed to post a 60 day notice informing miners of their bargaining rights as employees. Also their rights to form or join a union and to act collectively to form such an agreement.
CW Mining will immediately offer all employees involved in the strike reinstatement at their former jobs with the same pay and benefits. The striking miners have until July 6 to accept the offer. Any miner who accepts the offer will be reinstated and any who choose not to accept will no longer be considered an employee by the NLRB.
Reynolds said the issue of the back pay has not been settled yet and the amount of back pay if any will be determined in the courts.
Reynolds said the settlement doesn't hold either party at fault, but is taking care of the workers and allowing them to come back to work if they choose. An offer has also been made to Bill Estrada. Of the 71 original miners/strikers, Reynolds was not sure how many workers would return. He said quite a few of the workers had found other jobs, including about a dozen who had returned previously to the mine. The company sent a letter out to each of the 71 miners, informing them of their right to return to work and of those letters he had received three affirmative responses as of July 2.
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What Matters in Corporate Governance?
Lucian A. Bebchuk
Harvard Law School; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)
Alma Cohen
Tel Aviv University - Eitan Berglas School of Economics; Harvard Law School; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Allen Ferrell
Harvard Law School; European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)
September 1, 2004
Review of Financial Studies, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 783-827, February 2009
Harvard Law School John M. Olin Center Discussion Paper No. 491 (2004)
We investigate which provisions, among a set of twenty-four governance provisions followed by the Investor Responsibility Research Center (IRRC), are correlated with firm value and stockholder returns. Based on this analysis, we put forward an entrenchment index based on six provisions - four constitutional provisions that prevent a majority of shareholders from having their way (staggered boards, limits to shareholder bylaw amendments, supermajority requirements for mergers, and supermajority requirements for charter amendments), and two takeover readiness provisions that boards put in place to be ready for a hostile takeover (poison pills and golden parachutes). We find that increases in the level of this index are monotonically associated with economically significant reductions in firm valuation, as measured by Tobin's Q. We present suggestive evidence that the entrenching provisions cause lower firm valuation. We also find that firms with higher levels of the entrenchment index were associated with large negative abnormal returns during the 1990-2003 period. Moreover, examining all sub-periods of two or more years within this period, we find that a strategy of buying low entrenchment firms and selling short high entrenchment firms out-performs the market in most such periods and does not under-perform the market even in a single sub-period. Finally, we find that the provisions in our entrenchment index fully drive the correlation, identified by prior work, that the IRRC provisions in the aggregate have with reduced firm value and lower stock returns during the 1990s; we do not find any evidence that the other eighteen IRRC provisions are negatively correlated with either firm value or stock returns during the 1990-2003 period.
Data on the entrenchment index for the period 1990-2007, and a list of over seventy-five studies using our entrenchment index, is available for downloading at Lucian Bebchuk's home page.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 61
Keywords: Corporate governance, agency costs, boards, directors, takeovers, tender offers, mergers and acquisitions, proxy fights, defensive tactics, entrenchment, anti-takeover provisions, staggered boards, corporate charters, corporate bylaws, golden parachutes, poison pills
JEL Classification: G30, G34, K22
Date posted: September 21, 2004 ; Last revised: April 17, 2009
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"I love my rocking hot boot. It is stylish and wears really comfortable. I wore it with my black outfit so it stands out and my goodness all I kept hearing is I love those boots, those boots are hot, nice boots, where did you get them and my answer:- At DSW. One lady wanted me to give her the address so I sent her to the Wayne store, and of course I was dragged to the DSW store on Saturday during our "girlfriends day out" ritual because two of my girldriends just had to have those shoes. We left the store with 5 pairs of shoes.....awesome."
By: TiniBeenie
Location: Reston, VA
November 08, 2012
No give, too stiff
"The boots are cute in person but they have no give at all so it's hard to walk in them and they are completely uncomfortable and unnatural. Too bad because the price is right."
By: Hidalgo
Location: PA
October 05, 2012
Not Leather
"However I still love the boot & will keep it. Already have this style in BLK leather & it is very comfortable, were as this boot being all man made materials is not as comfortable but still looks just as sharp."
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December 3, 2016
Dohlau, Germany
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2 Triebstangen, S 1, L 7, bespielt
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Her family is putting together a book of memories - if you have a picture or special memory of Gloria, please contact her daughter Mary Caddell: firstname.lastname@example.com. We hope you can join in Gloria's celebration!
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Her family is putting together a book of memories - if you have a picture or special memory of Gloria, please contact her daughter Mary Caddell: firstname.lastname@example.com. We hope you can join in Gloria's celebration!
Contact: Laura Morin, Daisy Troop 8003, email@example.com or 205-239-4967
Naturally Thinking! (D, B,J, C)
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 am
Become one with nature for World Thinking Day! Visit the Gulf State Park Nature Center, which is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast region. Learn about endangered sea turtles and how we can help them survive. Be entertained while studying about the importance of recycling. Construct several recycled craft projects. Discover important elements of gardening the natural way. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings without the use of electricity. The theme for World Thinking Day 2012 is girls worldwide say "we can save our planet." This program will help Girl Scouts to understand their connection to the natural world and their responsibility to protect it.
Who: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Adults and Tagalongs
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am (The Gulf State Park is open for attendees to hike after the program, if they choose.)
Location : Gulf State Park Nature Center, State Hwy. 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Cost: Girl Scouts $10, Adults and Tagalongs $6 Cost includes World Thinking Day badge, crafts, snack, parking, goody bag, and more.
Minimum:30 participants
Maximum: 120 participants
Registration Deadline: February 20
Send registration to: Girl Scout Troop #8003, 126 Meadow Run Loop, Foley, AL 36535
Contact: Laura Morin, firstname.lastname@example.com or 205-239-4967
Cookie Cook-Off - Competition
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Join us for a day of Cookie competition!
Teams will compete for the best cookie recipe made using Girl Scout cookies as a major ingredient. Competition on the scout level is open to 16 older girl scout troops. Award for Best in Class and a Daisy's Choice Award as voted on by scouts attending the event. Official rules will be provided with registration.
Who: Older Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 Competing teams
Location: Virginia College, Culinard School of Culinary
Mobile Festival Center
3725 Airport Blvd, Suite 165
Cost: $20.00 entry fee for scout troop Cooking Team (Max 5 GS Chefs per cooking team)
Troops may have multiple teams
(must be Juniors or older and bring their own cookies)
$5.00 per additional scout.
2 leaders free.
Additional Adults $5.00
No tagalongs please
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
Send Registration using council event registration form to (mark as competing):
4256 Vega Drive, Mobile 36693
(Checks payable to SU 804)
Minimum to hold event: 4 teams
Maximum capacity: 8 teams
Contact: Becky K Tate 251.366.1143
The Murray House on Government Street has a volunteer need from local Scout troops. They are collecting hygiene items to give to their male and female residents for prizes. Examples of hygiene items they need are: toothpaste and toothbrushes, Kleenex, soap, shampoo, hairbrushes, and combs. They also have a need for new blankets, towels, and pillows, if anyone wants to donate those. If your troop can help out, please bring items to the council office by March 15. Leaders may also contact Rebecca Thomas (email@example.com 251-432-2272 for more information.
Golf is a wonderful lifelong sport for girls and Alabama has some of the best courses in the world! Mobile Girls Golf Club gives girls an affordable opportunity to learn and practice golf. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
The MLK Day of Service, January 16, 2012, will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King's legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King's vision of a beloved community.
HandsOn South Alabama (formerly Volunteer Mobile) has developed a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities that you and your girls can choose from for this Day of Service. Click here for more information.
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Shifts begin Monday, December 19, starting at 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and shifts continue every day until Christmas Eve from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
We can use 2-3 volunteers per shift. Minimum age to volunteer with an adult is 10. Minimum age to volunteer without an adult is 16. Wear comfortable shoes and feel free to show your holiday spirit!
Students, you can get credit for community service hours. Please join us to support a great cause and spread holiday cheer at the Eastdale Mall in Montgomery, AL!
Contact person: Melinda Stallworth (phone) 334-272-9164 (email) email@example.com
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These events, while not official GSSA programs, are great opportunities for our girls:
The Theatre Department at USA has invited Girl Scouts to a special showing of " Honk", a children's musical Saturday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. Girl Scouts will receive a special rate of $5 ($5 off). Interested troops should call the box office at (251) 460-6306.
2. The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to the Dothan Civic Center Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts and their families can take advantage of a special rate. If you are interested, contact Jasper Joyce: firstname.lastname@example.com /(800) 641-4667 (118).
Outward Bound is offering a 2-day training on Wilderness First Aid, on December 1st and 2nd at Weeks Bay Preserve The fee for the course will be waived for Girl Scout volunteers who are interested in acquiring skills that will be vital both in the wilderness and during a natural disaster. More details are just a click away: First_Aid_and_Coastal_Resilience_Workshop.pdf.
Please contact Liz Brent at email@example.com by Friday, November 18 if you are interested in attending.
Troop 8302 is sponsoring A TEEN NIGHT at PETE'S PARTY PALACE in Mobile, AL. on Friday, November 25, for girls in 5th-9th grades.
There will be a DJ, X-Box Tournaments, and Concessions. The time will be 8pm to midnight!
Come support our troop and help us spread the word. We are raising money to celebrate Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary in Washington D.C. in June.
This would be a great opportunity to get your holiday shopping done.
Contact Rachel Pierce at 251/367-8550 to get your advance tickets now through Wednesday, November 23.
Troops wishing to submit information on their fundraising efforts to attend the 100th Anniversary "Rock the Mall" celebration in Washington, DC can send details to our PR and Marketing Department.for inclusion in the blog and the GSSA weekly.
We received news about casting for a new series on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) called "Super Saver Showdown" that will be taking place around Biloxi, Mobile, and Pensacola. They are looking for families who would like to throw a party, for any occasion, on a budget. Specifically, they are looking for a family to host a "Girl Scout/Boy Scout" themed party.
If you are interested, or know any families, keep reading. They begin shooting soon, so spread the word!
Super Saver Showdown:
A new TV show on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) is looking for DYNAMIC & ENERGETIC families! Looking for families in the Mobile, Pensacola, and Biloxi areas.
Are you a family who wishes they could throw a special party for a member of your family? Are you missing the money, time, & creativity needed to throw a great party?
Please email us and tell us all about your family and the special party you would like to throw for your loved one. Make sure to include a picture and tell us why your loved one is so amazing and deserving of this party.
Please include the following:
1) A picture of your entire family
2) List of names and ages of each family member.
3) A picture of your home, including the area for the party - (must own or rent a home - apartment rentals won't work for this show but a friend's home could work if they are willing to have us film for three days)
5) Briefly describe each member of your family and what makes them unique - remember, we are looking for big fun personalities!
6) Describe the party you are interested in having - this show is about helping you to plan a great event on a limited budget (we supply the budget)
7) Why is it difficult for you to throw the party? (no time? financially strapped- not good at
8) If this party is for a specific person tell us why they are deserving - what special reasons do they deserve this party?
** If chosen, families would need to be available for 3 full days of filming in your home this fall. Location fees will be provided.
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Moving to a new town is unsettling enough; imagine how stressful it would be to move to a different country, leaving almost everything you own behind because you are afraid for your safety?
Catholic Social Services is seeking donations for their Refugee Resettlement Program. Refugees are people who come to the United States seeking freedom from persecution. They are admitted to the U.S. by the Department of State and sponsored by various non-profit organizations, such as Catholic Social Services. The goal is to make the refugee families feel welcome and to ease their transition into this country.
One of the needs this time of year is gift cards if a troop would like to host a drive. Other items that are always needed are:
Alarm clocks, blankets, pillows, tea pots, pots, pans, cleaning supplies, waste baskets, deodorant, shampoo.
If your troop is interested in this worthwhile cause, please contact Alyssa Mueller: email@example.com (251)432-2727.
Tr Keep Mobile Beautiful provides Recycling Field Trips for Girl Scouts at the Mobile Recycling Center on Government Blvd. Girls can tie this field trip into the It's Your Planet, Love It! Journey series and badge work. Interested leaders should contact Phyllis Wingard : firstname.lastname@example.com (208-6028).
Keep Mobile Beautiful is holding the semi-annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 5 at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds.Older girls (Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors) are needed to unload cars, distribute materials and collect information. The shift will be from 8:45am-1:15pm and documentation of hours will be provided.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Presents: Salute to Girl Scout Weekend Fall 2011!
Girl Scouts from around the country are invited to participate in the annual "Salute to Girl Scouts" on November 5, 2011 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a day filled with adventure and activities designed to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
Participants will have full access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows and exhibits, take a tour of Kennedy Space Center, enjoy a 3D IMAX space film, tour the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, attend a private, interactive briefing about NASA's latest mission and meet an astronaut with a special message to scouts.
Admission to "Salute to Girl Scouts Weekend" is $45.00 per person plus tax and includes activities from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and lunch plus a second day of admission to explore Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Click here for registration flyer.
There is also the option to attend an Overnight Adventure at additional cost.
For more information or to register please call (321) 449-4832 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com .


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Welcome to your morning dose of denim news, links, sales, and everything else we couldn't help but share. Check out what's happening (and totally not happening) in the world of denim now. Got a tip you think we should include, a sale you want to share, or a style you just saw and can't live without? Email us!
1. Want waterproof jeans? If you got caught in the NYC downpours of rain yesterday, you might be nodding. Turns out the Columbus Avenue Athleta has water-resistant skinny jeans (which isn't exactly waterproof, but close enough).
2. Check out the latest denim styles from Obscene Jeans, including a white denim, acid wash, and dark-wash. Whether you want modern or classic style, they've got it covered.
3. Levi's vintage clothing in miniature replica form. We can. not. stop. staring. at. this.
4. Apparently Barbie loves premium denim. Denim Hunt snapped these dolls at Target—a line called "Barbie Basics", consisting of dolls dressed in premium denim, for about $20 each.
5. Looking for a pair of jeans to wear out at night this fall? The Leatherette by AG Jeans is a good bet. And they're available for purchase now! Think ahead—these babies will be sold out before you know it.
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An interesting question crossed my desk concerning the term craft as it relates to tequila. This person asked… "The one thing I am finding is the definition of 'craft' is all over the place. What does craft mean to you? Do you think it is based on the method, quantity, who makes it or maybe […]
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"What should I do for the rest of my life?" "What kind of career would I enjoy?" "What kind of education will I need to get?"
These are questions that many high school students think about. To help make that decision students from Emery High School and Green River High School, along with 95 other high school students in Utah, recently traveled to Cedar City, to attend the Southern Utah University Center for Rural Health's 10th annual Health Career Exploration Camp on June 9 â 11.
Attending from Emery High School were Chance Huntington and Jacob Tuttle of Orangeville. Attending from Green River High School was Alicia McFarlane. The camp, designed to help high school students explore the health care industry, provided three-days of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities for all who attended.
At the camp, participants were divided into six groups and rotated among 16 different workshops. Some of the workshops featured health career skills where participants learned to how to suture, cast arms, check blood sugar levels, take a blood pressure, intubate and maintain an airway, give an injection, provide first-aid, use and read an EKG machine, take an x-ray and more.
In science labs students looked at blood smears through microscopes, learned how diseases are spread, extracted their own DNA, made their own teeth impressions, dissected sheep eyes and cow hearts, learned how to investigate a crime scene and learned about pharmacy by making their own chapstick. Careers that were featured included, respiratory therapy, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, medical technologist, physician, veterinarian, forensic science, EMT, radiologist, pharmacist, geneticist, and dentist.
At the camp students also participated in the SUU Challenge Course where they learned team-work and leadership skills. A dance and catered dinner at a local park were also highlights of the camp. Participants were housed at The Eccles Living Learning Center at SUU and were able to experience what college life would be like as they lived and learned together while at Southern Utah University.
Because there is such a need for more health care workers in rural Utah, the goal for this camp is simple. "This camp is specifically designed to give students from rural areas opportunities to learn about health care careers in a hands-on way that is not always available to them. Our hope is that by introducing students to health care from rural areas, they will ultimately choose to pursue a health care career and return to a rural area to work after their education is finished," stated Carrie Torgersen coordinator of the camp. "Each year our camp continues to grow, and this year we had our largest group ever. Students from Montezuma Creek to Vernal and Nephi to St. George and everywhere in between attended camp this year and had a great time."
The Health Career Exploration Camp will be held again next year at Southern Utah University in June. For more information about future camps, or to learn more about the Utah Center for Rural Health visit their website at www.suu.edu/ruralhealth, or you can call 1-888-89RURAL.


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As the year winds down, it seems we spend half of December wondering where the year went and the other half madly rushing around trying to get everything done before the obligatory Kiwi summer holiday.
All of this pre-Christmas madness doesn't leave much time for planning, so here is a handy wee guide to tackling that last-minute packing for your Christmas holidays.
Let it first be said that I've been known to travel with a suitcase largely filled with shoes. However, that was to New Zealand Fashion Week and when going on holiday you can pack a lot lighter. Realistically, you'll spend most of your time at the beach, lake or river, or playing backyard cricket. You'll need one pair of comfortable flat shoes (that's your trusty Chuck Taylors or leather loafers), one pair of dressier shoes (heels, wedges or metallic leather sandals) in case you end up going out for dinner and, of course, your trusty jandals. I swear by my Havaianas, which retail from $29.95 a pair. I realise this is quite expensive for a pair of jandals, but I retired my last pair recently after eight years of solid service every summer, including winter getaways to Europe and the Pacific Islands. That's some great dollar-per-wear value.
In terms of tops for travelling, I tend to opt for one or two singlets (depending on weather forecasts), a relaxed-fit tee in black, white or grey, one fitted tee and an oversized cotton men's shirt. This covers all your bases - The singlets are for everyday wear on rotation, the relaxed tee for when it's too hot to wear anything but society demands you do and the fitted tee can be dressed up for going out. The men's shirt could be swapped out for any loose-fitting cotton shirt. It works as a cover-up at the beach or barbecue, but can be belted and worn with heels for dinner. It has to be a natural fabric, though, so it breathes in the heat we're all hoping for.
You'll need three pairs of shorts (one denim, two cotton blends, different lengths) or dresses/skirts and one pair of long pants for nights when it's a bit cooler. Depending on your location, a nice printed pair of cotton slim-fit pants would work a treat, as would a nice neutral pair of wide-leg pants. I always take a pair of dark denim jeans in case the weather packs up and I need something a bit warmer that can be dressed up or down. A maxi dress/skirt or two won't go astray either. They roll up to a small size in your bag and can be thrown on at the beach or dressed up for evenings. They're also perfect for Boxing Day, when you've eaten too much to be able to do up your pants.
Don't forget you'll need at least one belt, your swimsuit, sunglasses and a hat. I like to take one wide-brimmed hat for glamorous lounging at the beach and a straw fedora (or something similar) for around town. Roll your belt and pack it inside your shoes to save space.
I would also suggest packing at least one pair of statement earrings, whether that's giant hoops or chandeliers, as they're perfect for dressing up a tee and blazer for dinner. Speaking of blazers, I always take one lightweight jacket that can be dressed up or down. A large silk scarf is also a good item to pop in for cooler evenings, or as a cover-up at the beach.
Don't forget to take sunscreen and a daily facial moisturiser or BB cream with a high SPF. It is an everyday non-negotiable. The New Zealand sun is harsh and the last thing you want is people tagging you as "the lobster" in your holiday snaps on Facebook.


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7 For All Mankind has launched its Aviator Collection via Creative Director Michele Manz who was inspired by iconoclastic women pilots such as Amelia Earhart and Maggie Gee and their style and spirit of adventure. This fall they will be hosting a series of events across the country at the 7 For All Mankind stores to celebrate the arrival of the Aviator (the launch is called "The Aviator Takes Flight" ). Even if you don't actually get those stamps in your passport, they're making it easy to dress the part of a globe-trotting woman this fall!
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Up, up, and away! 7 For All Mankind invites you to a series of retail events that we're hosting this August to celebrate the launch of our new jet-set inspired Aviator collection. Together with JetBlue, Lucky Magazine and 3Floz.com, the travel site "to help you look and feel your best wherever you are," the events will feature an array of travel-inspired looks from around the world.
Emphasizing the Aviator collection and its international spin, guests will get to shop the new line while receiving essential travel tips and an 'Aviator Around the World' look book to help them style their next adventure. The booklets highlight four looks from the collection and a packing list to go along with each of the glamorous destinations. 7 For All Mankind signature drinks from around the world and a DJ spinning international beats will set the mood.
And if that wasn't exciting enough, shoppers will have the chance to enter in a raffle to win a JetBlue voucher from any domestic city to the domestic city of their choice, as well as receive the 'Flight Kit' by 3Floz.com, an essential selection of travel-sized luxury beauty products, with qualifying purchase. Further inspired by the jet set lifestyle, guests will be invited to write a postcard during the event, which 7 For All Mankind will mail for them – the recipient of the postcard is eligible for a discount upon redeeming the postcard at any 7 For All Mankind full price retail store.
Events will take place in the following 7 For All Mankind locations:
Good Luck and Enjoy!
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The title of the show refers to what?
Surveillance technologies
All types of monitoring technolgies are prominently displayed in many episodes
The thin line between good and evil
The division between rich and poor
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Who created the show?
David Simon
His experience as a journalist is evident in the show's realism
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Who compsed the show's theme song, "Way Down in the Hole"?
The same song was sung by different artists at the beginning of each season
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West is actually English and won acclaim for his ability to create a believable Baltimore accent
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It is now considered one of the network's all-time best series
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Which character commits some of the most heartless and vicious murders?
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Her unsettling lack of empathy allowed her to hurt people with zero mercy
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How many total episodes were there?
The show ran for five seasons
Question 8 of 30
Season two revolves around which part of the city?
The port
Many episodes are shot right on the waterfront
Downtown Baltimore
School system
Question 9 of 30
Which celebrity rapper has said "The Wire" is his favorite TV show?
Dr. Dre
LL Cool J
Eminem had Dominic West speak during a skit on one of his albums
Question 10 of 30
What is the name of the song that Omar Little ominously whistles?
"Old MacDonald Had a Farm"
"The Farmer in the Dell"
The actor was actually incapable of whistling so the sound had to be created by another person
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"
Question 11 of 30
Which famous musician plays a role as a recovering drug addict in several episodes?
Tom Waits
Steve Earle
Earle also has a well-established real-life struggle with substance abuse
Van Morrison
Question 12 of 30
This character was based on a real-life, drug-addled informant with a photographic memory?
The real-life character was paid $50 each time his information led to an arrest
Question 13 of 30
Which character leads a violent drug gang?
Avon Barksdale
His arrogant sense of superiority eventually costs him
Chris Partlow
Question 14 of 30
Which character was supposed to die in the first season but was spared?
Avon Barksdale
HBO executives persuaded David Simon to keep her alive because of her character's on-screen power
Omar Little
Question 15 of 30
Which group recorded the theme song for season one of the show?
The Wallflowers
Blind Melon
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Their uplifting image was a stark contrast to the show's darkness
Question 16 of 30
For all of the violence in the show, the police fire their weapons how many times in five seasons?
And it's always the same guy with the itchy trigger finger, Roland Pryzbylewski
Question 17 of 30
Which character mercilessly kills Snoop, just before she can instead kill him?
He is always suspicious of the other gang members
Question 18 of 30
Which NFL figure appears on the center of Frank Sobotka's dartboard?
Jim Irsay
Irsay abruptly moved the Baltimore Colts to Cleveland, saddening the entire city
Jerry Jones
Al Davis
Question 19 of 30
Before he was cast as Cedric Daniels, Lance Reddick auditioned for which two other parts?
Moreland and Bubbles
His distinguished mannerisms gave him the appropriate air of authority for the part
McNulty and Stanfield
Bell and Barksdale
Question 20 of 30
Chris and Snoop dispose of their victims' bodies where?
The sewer
In the river
Abandoned buildings
There are so many abandoned buildings that the bodies go unnoticed for months
Question 21 of 30
Who takes over the gang's business when Avon goes to prison at the end of season 1?
Stringer Bell
Bell's loyalty doesn't last long and he begins betraying Avon almost immediately
D'Angelo Barksdale
Question 22 of 30
Tired of the drugs and violence, Major Bunny Colvin does what at the end of his career on the police force?
Allows unfettered drug use in one area
Nicknamed "Hamsterdam," the experiment actually helps to lower violent crime for a short time
Doubles the police force in violent areas
Requests help from federal authorities
Question 23 of 30
In order to increase the budget for police work, what does McNulty unethically do?
Starts a protest on the mayor's lawn
Steals from the city
Fakes a serial killer
He even manipulates crime scene victims to sell his ploy and secure emergency funding
Question 24 of 30
Which author called Snoop, "Perhaps the most terrifying female villan ever to appear in a television series"?
Dean Koontz
Stephen King
If anyone would know, it would be King
Clive Barker
Question 25 of 30
Which police officer loses his gun in the third season?
It's a serious issue that causes consternation for multiple scenes
Question 26 of 30
Bodie works for Avon until his loyalties switch to what gangster?
Proposition Joe
Stringer Bell
Marlo forced him to do his bidding
Question 27 of 30
Season four revolves around which city institution?
Judicial system
School system
Many episodes focus on the struggles of four eighth-grade boys
Welfare system
Question 28 of 30
Bunk constantly mentions his wife but she never appears in the show. What's her name?
Her background presence often causes Bunk to drink excessively
Question 29 of 30
Which legitimate business does Stringer Bell yearn to pursue?
Real estate
The street life catches up with him before he can fulfill his dreams
Import / export
Fireworks sales
Question 30 of 30
What's the color of the ribbon that McNulty's fake serial killer ties to each victim's arm?
Eventually his scheme unravels, just like the ribbons themselves


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This is the second article in a three-part series "15 Great Artists You Should Hear". You can read Part 1 here.
Here is the second part to a list of great artist you need to hear! We all know how vast the musical spectrum can be; there is a lot of good, a lot of bad, but definitely a lot you should hear.
9. Serge Gainsbourg: France's version of Sinatra is the iconic emblem of European cool. Serge was like Bob Dylan, Sid Vicious, Neil Diamond, and of course Sinatra, all rolled into one. Starting his career in the 60's, Serge did everything, folk, pop, ballad, rock and roll, phsycadelic. His albums have been sampled time and time again. The best album to pick up is the revered "Melody Nelson" – this crowning achievement has been marked as essential by such current artists as Beck. Continue reading 15 Great Artists You Should Hear, Part 2 (Artists 9-5) »


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Debates of Feb. 5th, 2003
House of Commons Hansard #53 of the 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was life.
- Black History Month
- Softwood Lumber
- Charlie Biddle
- Beauport Bay
- Musgrave Harbour
- Government Contracts
- Ontario Special Olympics
- Charlie Biddle
- Industrial Materials
- New Brunswick
- Community Access Centres
- Fisheries
- International Development Week
- Alumiform
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Softwood Lumber
- Firearms Registry
- Financial Institutions
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Fisheries
- National Defence
- Softwood Lumber
- Justice
- National Defence
- Justice
- Foreign Affairs
- Government Contracts
- Firearms Registry
- The Environment
- Human Resources Development
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Right to Work Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Question No. 85
- Motions for Papers
- Assisted Human Reproduction Act
- Whistle Blower Human Rights Act
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Sackville--Musquodoboit Valley--Eastern Shore.
[Editor's Note: Members sang the national anthem]
Black History Month
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Ovid Jackson Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, ON
Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Week, a week in which we take some time out to celebrate the contributions by people of black heritage to Canada; people like Matthew Henson, the pioneer who discovered the North Pole; or M. Nourbese Philip, the poet who in her poems empowered women and gave self-esteem not only to women of colour but all women.
I urge all my colleagues to take some time out across this great country of ours to celebrate our diversity, to take time in their communities to pay tribute to a people who are sometimes not talked about in history.
What would our society be without air conditioners, refrigerators, the elevator, and blood transfusions? These are all contributions by people of black heritage.
Softwood Lumber
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Gurmant Grewal Surrey Central, BC
Mr. Speaker, what exactly is the international trade minister celebrating today in Washington? The government's incompetence with the softwood lumber file? The unemployment of 4,000 B.C. forestry workers? The bankruptcy of Doman Industries and others? Or maybe it is because the industry representatives from Canada and the U.S. have advanced softwood lumber talks further in five days than the Liberals have in the last three years.
The U.S. is threatening to double the current 27% duty on Canadian softwood lumber. Today our government responds by offering Americans Timbits, caribou meat and beer. This comes on the heels of the government's $17 million ad campaign that relied upon Leave it to Beaver nostalgia with slogans like "We grew up together" and "Let's keep a good thing growing".
Is this the best the Liberals can do for our forest industry? When will this spineless, out of touch government shed its feel good tactics and give our lumber industry free access to U.S. markets?
Charlie Biddle
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Diane St-Jacques Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday we were saddened to learn of the death of Montreal jazz great Charlie Biddle, at the age of 76.
A native of Philadelphia, Charlie Biddle emigrated to Canada in 1948. He was a side man for such greats as Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker and was greatly respected by his fellow musicians. Charlie Biddle redefined the Montreal jazz scene.
He worked as a car salesman during the day for 18 years, while playing the clubs of Montreal at night. He made a name for himself internationally with his appearances at the Youth Pavilion during Expo 67. In 1979 he organized a three day long jazz festival which many consider the forerunner of the Famed Montreal International Jazz Festival, which began in 1980.
In January 2003, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society honoured Charlie Biddle with the Calixa Lavallée award for his contribution to the ever expanding jazz scene. The next day, he received the Order of Canada. His devotion and passion show through in his music.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish to pay tribute to him for his body of work—
Charlie Biddle
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Louis-Hébert.
Beauport Bay
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Hélène Scherrer Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, at a press conference yesterday, the chairman of the board and the CEO of the Quebec CIty port authority unveiled a development concept for the beach area of Beauport Bay.
The proposal makes it possible to further develop the natural attractions of the bay, while integrating its present and future vocation as a port.
This project, designed both to promote tourism and recreation and to underline the importance of expanded port activities, will gain the approval of all residents of the Quebec City area, I am sure.
I congratulate the port authority for this project, which will showcase the economic, touristic, sporting and environmental aspects of the region's potential.
The best of success to Beauport Bay and to all the various stakeholders involved in this collaboration.
Musgrave Harbour
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Geoff Regan Halifax West, NS
Mr. Speaker, I am saddened today to ask the House to join me in extending our condolences to the friends and families of the five hunters who lost their lives this week in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland.
Five men, including a father and his two sons, died while duck hunting near Wadman Island on Monday. There was only one survivor.
Every resident of Musgrave Harbour, and indeed every Canadian, has been touched by this terrible accident. These five men will certainly be remembered fondly by all those who knew them.
I am sure that all members of the House will join me in extending our deepest sympathies to the community of Musgrave Harbour and to those who lost loved ones in this devastating tragedy.
Government Contracts
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, during his time as junior minister of amateur sport, it was alleged the immigration minister personally intervened in awarding a half million dollar contract to advertising firm Groupe Everest, whose owner is a well known long time friend of the minister.
On November 5, three months ago today, following a suggestion made by the Deputy Prime Minister in question period, I wrote to the ethics counsellor, Howard Wilson, asking him to investigate.
Receiving no response, I again wrote to Mr. Wilson on November 20. Once again, I received no response. On December 5 I attempted to personally raise this matter with Mr. Wilson in committee, but my questions were ruled out of order by the Liberal chairman; yet again, no response.
It is now February 5 and we still do not know if the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is guilty of a conflict of interest, but we do know that the so-called ethics counsellor is not doing his job.
Ontario Special Olympics
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Aileen Carroll Barrie—Simcoe—Bradford, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the closing ceremonies for the Ontario Special Olympics winter games held in my riding.
In all, 300 athletes participated in the games and 800 volunteers helped to ensure that the games ran smoothly. The medal winners will move on to the nationals in Prince Edward Island next year.
I would like to thank the many volunteers in the community who worked hard and gave so generously of their time.
I would like to repeat what I said to the athletes on Saturday night.
"I applaud your spirit and your dedication. Your efforts have set an extraordinary example. Our community is richer because you have participated in the winter games here with us".
Charlie Biddle
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Caroline St-Hilaire Longueuil, QC
Mr. Speaker, Quebec has lost one of its pioneering jazz musicians. Charlie Biddle, the famous bass player, passed away yesterday at the age of 76.
His body of work was prodigious. His passion and dedication in setting a style that reflected his roots were unequalled. His love of Quebec and music, and his pride in expressing his art in his adopted home all contributed to feeding our hunger for jazz and also helped Montreal earn its international reputation as a centre for jazz.
This great musician whose fingers pulsed with emotion sent shivers down our spines for more than a half century and became one of the jazz greats. In recognition of his exceptional contribution to Quebec's music scene, he was awarded the Oscar Peterson Award and on January 18 he received the Calixa Lavallée Award for music, given annually by the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste, from the Premier of Quebec, Mr. Bernard Landry.
On behalf of my colleagues from the Bloc Quebecois, I offer my sincere condolences to his family, his many friends as well as all his fans.
Thank you Charlie Biddle for having been Quebec's ambassador of jazz. Your music will play on in our hearts.
Industrial Materials
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Nick Discepola Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC
Mr. Speaker, on January 21, the Government of Canada announced a $11.3 million investment in Valotech for the establishment of the Crossroads for Industrial Materials Innovation (CIMI) on the NRC's Industrial Materials Institute site in Boucherville.
The Government of Canada is partnering with Valotech, a not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to contribute to Montérégie's economic growth in order to create a technological cluster providing space and services to new industrial materials enterprises.
This is yet another example of our government's dynamic research and innovation strategy in all regions of Canada.
New Brunswick
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Reed Elley Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, residents of New Brunswick have been hit hard by the ravages of an ice storm. Initially power was cut to 63,000 homes and businesses sending them into a cold darkness, and 27,000 still remain powerless. Now the weather forecast is calling for further severe winter storms to hit the Atlantic coast, adding to the bad news that New Brunswickers have faced.
Residents have been forced to take up temporary quarters in hotels, motels, with friends or neighbours or in emergency shelters. We understand what these brave people are facing. Frozen water lines, displaced families and lost business revenues are only some of the hurdles that people are dealing with.
I salute the hydro crews who have been working around the clock to restore power. Also the Red Cross volunteers and the host of caring friends, neighbours and even strangers who are reaching out to each other during this trying time.
It is during times like this that we see the very best qualities of our fellow human beings rise to the surface. Whether it be during the recent avalanches in my home province of B.C., the floods in Manitoba and Quebec or the ice storm in central Canada, we need each other.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of New Brunswick, and on behalf of the Canadian Alliance, I wish them all the best.
Community Access Centres
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Massimo Pacetti Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise in the House today to highlight the opening of three community access centres within the Haitian community of Saint-Léonard and Saint-Michel.
In recent weeks, I had the honour of giving, on behalf of the Government of Canada, a total of $51,000 to three organizations: the Association des citoyens d'origine haïtienne au Canada, the Association haïtiano-canado-québécoise d'aide aux démunis and the Centre d'action communautaire et d'insertion sociale multiculturel.
This program is establishing public Internet access centres. It gives Canadians opportunities for innovative learning, skills development and access to government services.
Several centres in the Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel riding have benefited from this program, which represents an investment of over $510,000.
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, we too, on behalf of the New Democratic Party, extend our condolences to the families and people of Newfoundland and Labrador over the recent tragedy of the five people who passed away.
Parliament has been inundated now and we have been bombarded with west coast fishermen, aboriginal groups, men and women of coastal communities and commercial fishermen who have come to Ottawa to address very serious concerns over the future of their livelihoods when it comes to commercial fishing on the west coast of British Columbia.
Their concerns are not that there is not enough fish. In fact there is enough fish for these people to have an economic opportunity. Last year the British Columbia coastal communities lost $240 million in economic activity because the regional department was unable to make decisions in consultation with the commercial groups.
We encourage the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to sit down and work with commercial fishing groups, aboriginal communities and coastal communities to develop long term strategies for economic--
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Lévis-et-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière.


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Skip to comments.Police Shoot, Kill Dog When Going To A Home By Mistake
Posted on 01/15/2013 8:33:45 PM PST by CedarDave
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) An Adams County man is in shock after he says deputies shot and killed his dog.
Jeff Fisher said deputies went to his house by mistake. He said when they opened the door his dog Ziggy ran outside and officers shot and killed him.
Fisher said Ziggy was his best friend and cant believe hes gone.
(Excerpt) Read more at denver.cbslocal.com ...
Shoot first, ask questions later. Too many of these recently:
For your doggie ping list.
That's a vicious looking dog. He must have been guarding a pile of crack.
Pretty soon some dog owner is going to get pissed off and return fire.
Cops don't need high capacity magazines to shoot dogs.
It's them eyes!!!
Poor lil feller...
Great job officer...
As this sort of shooting of animals is happening over, and over again in towns, and cities across this country there must be some sort of policy in some standard, universal LEO training manual that states this is what will be done to dogs encountered in the LEO line of duty.
It's happening too much too often all across the country to be coincidental. It seems to be authorized behavior.
Already happened.
The story neglects to point out that the police chief arrived on the scene as backup and told the deputy to shoot the dogs. Then Hitcho fired.
He is lucky they didn't shoot him "by mistake". Here's a map of botched raids where some of the victims weren't so lucky:
The dog looks like it has a beer bottle in its sights.
I wonder how the cops would feel if someone shot their dog.
"It seems to be authorized behavior."
Yes, it is definitely authorized behavior, or maybe more accurately, standard operating procedure. They have adopted the philosophy that it's proper to shoot a citizen's dog, whether it poses a real threat or not, just to preserve the theoretical safety of the officer.
I think the same type of idea is at play in a lot of the police abuses that are happening lately. For example, the excessive tasering of nonviolent suspects. This is not a random phenomenon, but the result of police officers being trained to preserve their own safety as the highest priority. So, they will naturally tend to escalate to a taser rather than try to physically restrain someone, and it seems increasingly, rather than just talking to someone.
Not here in MN, but I understand some places you can shoot people to protect your property. If the cops had no warrant, were in fact at the wrong house, then they are no longer cops. They're just a bunch of criminals. Blast away, I say.
What this is doing is making people hate ALL cops. If there are any good ones left they'd better start condemning this crap.
This also shows when obama orders guns and ammo and clips confiscated the local cops will be the ones knocking on your door. Why? Because very few of them have any idea what's in the constitution. They believe they have the right to do anything they please. And the courts have ruled in their favor. A cop asks for an I.D. and you refuse? You're arrested. A cop comes to your door and says he has "reason to believe" a crime is going on in your home, he'll shoot you and your dogs if you don't let him in.
My advice is if you own a dog and the cops knock on your door, secure the dog before you open it.
We've gotta find DAs with enough sand to prosecute these tresspassing vandals. If you have a warrant and are at the correct place, you ought to also show cause for why you shot a dog or otherwise damaged property. And, no, your word is not good enough. As for showing up at the wrong house, they oughtta be subject to the exact same laws that'd land me in trouble for breaking and entering, vandalism, terroristic threats, assault with a deadly weapon, destruction of property, puppycide, etc.
Once his excellency succeeds in getting all the firearms off the street, the public can clamor to reduce the size of the police forces citing we are now safe and don't need you. They can also disband the many swat type units set up in just about every police department and get rid of their extensive firepower.
A few years ago when the G was handing out money and equipment to local agencies to help with terrorism, one department got some sophisticated night vision equipment which they quickly employed to find individuals at night who were violating the seat belt laws. Frankly, I feel pretty safe from terrorists but not from our over populated police forces. As the saying goes, when seconds count, the police are minutes away, probably running a radar trap or looking for seat belt violators.
It should be found in the state code. Here is the provision in my state:
"(b) Notwithstanding §1732 of this title, no dog shall be considered dangerous or potentially dangerous if the dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an attack or assault."
You just wun yer war on drugs.
Crime doesn't pay. Traffic violators do.
this is why more and more people aren't viewing police as being on their side anymore. they shouldn't be surprised if the community more and more turns against them since they've adopted these non-thinking zero-tolerance "officer safety above everything else" policies.
they have no rights to do this kind of violent assault on people,especially when they make the mistake. they need to pay dearly for these lethal, non-fixable mistakes. how'd they like this to happen to them?
it's called "officer safety first above everything else, including your life, your rights, your pets' life". even when they screw up and you're the wrong house. you're just a frigging peon.
It does not make me hate all cops. I am sure there are plenty of good ones.
BUT, if a cop comes in my yard and shoots my dog he better shoot me too.
i would so hang that jury if i was on it.
The police behave as if their minds are addled by illegal drugs. It is time we start drug testing the police.
most places don't. the only way you can shoot someone in these places is if they are attempting to steal or harm the animal, and you try to stop them and they then become a threat to you. once that occurs you can defend yourself.
my uncle in law is a conservative attorney, was a city attorney for many years, he said if anyone ever went after his animals he'd shoot them.
Just like seriel killers, start with animals, then when the S.H.T.F., they can shoot other americans, law abiding americans w/o even thinking about it and not lose an ounce of sleep over it.
Sir, your house was not targeted "by mistake".
Your house and your dog were targeted *deliberately*.
Do not make excuses for our government employees in blue that you would not make for the UPS man, the pizza delivery man, the repairman.....
You got that right.
Only the police and military can be trusted with guns. All the better people know that.
Absolutely terrible. Looks like Ziggy was a great dog. I recently got a call from the NYPD Fraternal Order of Police, wanting a donation for some police cause. Oh boy! They got an earful from me about their rude and disgusting officers who act more like jackbooted thugs than servants of the public. I also had in mind all the dogs killed by cretinous police officers all over the country, including NYC. I told them, in no uncertain terms, that they were not on my list of approved charities and never to call my number again.
"Your attitude is noted, citizen."
If one is that frightened for one's safety, DON'T BE A COP, A**HOLE!
Pretty soon some dog owner is going to get pissed off and return fire.
I, for one will! Anytime anyone comes to my home and starts shooting, that's a real threat to more than just our dogs and will be answered by returning fire. REGARDLESS of the final outcome.
Re my post at #7. Being concerned about the numerous shootings of dogs all across the country by LEO, and because of the appearance this is some universal policy to shoot, and kill dogs I sent an email to an old friend of mine (Army buddy from the mid sixties) who retired a number of years ago from a major city Police Department. We had both joined back then, but I chose to go a different career. Following my question to him is his response, which seems quite clear to me:
My Question to him: "Article after article from locations all across this Nation we read about LEO arriving on scene at someone's home, and Zippy the dog runs out the door, and the LEO pulls his gun, and shoots the dog dead, or LEO enters a person's backyard through a closed latched gate, and encounters a dog, shoots, and kills the dog. It's happening all over the country in towns, and cities in every State of the Union as though it's an authorized, sanctioned policy.
Is it that you know of?"
Retired Police Captain's response: "Nothing I have ever heard of, and I rather doubt its a sanctioned policy, sounds like a whole bunch of cops with itchy trigger fingers. Trust me, thats a full blown officer involved shooting, and you never want to go through one of those."
So now I wonder if it's chain reaction sort of copy-cat type of act. One guy did it, and now his actions are being copied by LEO's that should not have passed the test, or perhaps an attitude has evolved that needs to be addressed.
Have your friend read several articles documenting the phenomenon. If these officers were *not* acting with the approval/condoning of their commanding officers, they would not repeatedly commit and get away with such actions. (As a rule, these cases are *cleared* by "internal investigation" around the country).
At best, he is ill informed.
At worst, he lied to you and told you what you wanted to hear.
My friend is retired from a major city police department after working many years initially on the beat, then in bomb squad w/many awards for his work in that department, and then in homicide.
You saw my question as I wrote it to him. It was not loaded at all. I asked, and he gave me an honest response, nothing I wanted to hear. If I wanted to hear anything it would have been that there was some universal policy as I had speculated in my post, and my question to him, because I like being right, but he said there isn't, and I believe him as I know he is an honest individual. We've been friends for over 45 years.
I think you have some problem with cops personally. I'm NOT pleased with the rash of dog shootings across the country anymore than yourself, but it appears by what my friend has stated that it's most likely copycat shootings, and a problem locals around the country will have to address with their local LEA's, as each agency seems to handle on duty shootings differently.
The police are shooting dogs as training for shooting gun owners.
Incidents such as this seem to be happening more frequently. Breaking into an innocent persons home (albeit a mistake), should be considered a crime against the homeowner and those present during the raid. All law enforcement involved should be charged, including those who planned, ordered, and implemented. The sanctioning municipality should also be sued and be required to pay all legal expenses on behalf of those the crime was perpetrated against.
Sue the municipality and the taxpayers are the ones who pay.
Sue the individual officers.
We are seeing open advocacy for gun control from the law enforcement field, an increased eagerness to enforce such laws.
I think you fail to realize that a rash of *permitted crimes* ("copycat crimes") speaks to even *worse* rampant corruption in the Law Enforcement community than was previously supposed.
I do not care to defend the corrupt nor excuse their behavior. I regret that your friend feels differently.
If that were my dog a lawsuit would be the least of this cops problems.
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