text:
Carrie Paxson, left, a labor and delivery nurse at Lovelace Women's Hospital Birthing Center, assists new parents Paola and Eliceo E.J. Canastu with their son, Abbimael. About 300 babies are delivered there each month, says Sheri Milone, the hospital's chief executive officer, not pictured. (Pat Vasquez-Cunningham/Journal)
More than 30 years ago, Jeanne Thomas was a young doctor working at a hospital in San Francisco when the male attending surgeon took a breast cancer patient in for surgery in what seemed like hit-or-miss.
"Back then, they didn't give women choices and women didn't know if they'd wake up with their breast or not, which today sounds barbaric," says Thomas, now a surgeon at Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque.
In addition, the public is more aware of women's health issues and women themselves are demanding that health-care organizations respond to their needs.
"I've been in practice 30 years, and they didn't have a breast cancer awareness month back then," says Thomas. "There are a number of breast care centers in the state, and I don't think any of them were here 15 years ago."
The fact that Lovelace has a Women's Hospital, the only one in the state, speaks volumes about the emphasis on services geared to women.
Likewise, Presbyterian Healthcare Services and University of New Mexico Hospital have expanded services to women, and now far more high-tech diagnostic and treatment tools are available for women across the state.
And that's not all. Far more women are choosing to play key roles in the field as physicians, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners, to name a few.
Still, with all the progress made in women's health care, access remains a problem, particularly in rural parts of the state, and especially among Hispanic and Native American women, says Dr. Cheryl Willman, CEO and director of the UNM Cancer Center.
The real challenge for health care in New Mexico is access, says Dr. Cheryl Willman, CEO and director of the UNM Cancer Center, which has established a statewide cancer network. "People are being diagnosed too late because they lack insurance and live far from providers." (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal.)
In addition, women remain under-represented nationwide in top leadership roles in hospitals, medical schools and health-care organizations, she says.
The decision-makers
When it comes to who chooses the health-care provider for a family, it's more often women. That was a big factor in the rebranding of the Northeast Heights Medical Center in 2004 as Lovelace Women's Hospital, says Sheri Milone, the hospital's chief executive officer.
For that reason, the hospital's look and feel — not just its services and programs — intentionally target women.
"Women look at things like the attitude of the providers, the look of the place, the color, the feel, how our employees and medical staff treat them," Milone says. "Women are more in tune with that than men for whatever reason, so we designed Lovelace Women's Hospital to be a place that women want to come back to for more services."
The hospital's obstetrics program is still its largest, offering birthing rooms that have a "home-like feel for delivery," as well as water delivery options and natural birthing options. About 300 babies are delivered there each month, or about 3,600 a year, making it one of the largest birthing centers in New Mexico, Milone says.
The hospital also has a breast care center and is the only one to offer a micro vascular breast reconstruction procedure known as deep inferior epigastric perforator, or DIEP flap, which reshapes a new breast using fat and skin from the abdominal area while leaving the abdominal muscle intact.
The hospital is also building up its cardiology services for women in recognition that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
An expansion of services
Roundtable discussions with groups of women led Presbyterian to expand services to women based on what women themselves reported as "important to them in a hospital, important in a health plan and important in a physician's practice," says Dr. Tushar Dandade, medical director for women's services at Presbyterian Healthcare Services.
In response, Presbyterian expanded its six community-based clinics to include specific services for women, essentially creating clinics within existing clinics. For example, Dandade says, the Rio Bravo clinic, which serves adults and children, has added specific services for pregnant as well as menopausal women. It is staffed by certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Most of the clinics as well as the women's services offered there were added in the past 10 years.
Presbyterian's women's services include advanced specialties such as high-risk obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology and reproductive endocrinology (fertility).
Better birthing care
The University of New Mexico has also responded to women's health needs in practical ways, expanding the College of Nursing's nurse midwifery program, for instance, and establishing a statewide cancer network through UNM Cancer Center.
That translates to more services available in more communities, which translates to lower health-care costs. New Mexico now has the highest percentage of midwife-attended vaginal births in the nation, according to nursing college program director Julie Gorwoda.
The cancer network means collaboration with community hospitals to make sure that women get screenings and referrals.
"The real challenge in New Mexico, for all types of cancer, men and women, is people are being diagnosed too late because they lack insurance and live far from providers," Willman says.
The UNM Cancer Center sees about half of the state's newly diagnosed breast cancer patients each year, slightly more than 500, as well as about 1,100 previously diagnosed women from the state.
The capacity to lead
While marked progress has been made in women's health care, an area that continues to lag behind is the placement of women into the highest decision-making leadership roles in health care.
"I graduated from Mayo School of Medicine in 1981 and at the time maybe 15 percent of the graduating class were women," says Willman. "Today, more women than men graduate from medical schools so at least half or more of doctors are women now."
Despite that, Willman says less than 10 percent of full professorships at medical schools as well as other medical field leadership roles are filled by women.
Willman is one of the few exceptions.
"We're really proud because we are one of the nation's 62 top cancer centers, and of those only seven are run by women."
Deanna Kyrimis, CEO of the Heart Institute, says her leadership role allows her to "bring a keen insight into the very well-known fact that women take care of themselves last. They focus on their loved ones before getting around to taking care of themselves."
Because women are the primary drivers of healthcare decisions within the family, it's important to get women information about maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, knowing it will be transmitted to other family members, she adds.
"I'm in a good position to continue to support widespread healthcare access for all New Mexicans."
That women are increasingly the key decision makes on heath care services was a big factor in the rebranding of the Northeast Heights Medical Center in 2004 as Lovelace Women's Hospital, says chief executive officer Sheri Milone.


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Made from sheep\'s milk then aged, our genuine Pecorino Romano is a multi-purpose table cheese that is less creamy and more sharp than similar types and popular in Italian kitchens everywhere. We cut each piece fresh off a giant wheel. Sold in a one pound container, freshly grated very fine using our Italian made cheese handling machinery. Imported from Italy. Requires refrigeration upon arrival.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Volleyball feast being served in Toronto in MayCanada's return to World League and Canadian Open highlight Volleyball Month
TORONTO (March 19, 2012) – A veritable volleyball feast will be served in Toronto in May with Canada's return to the FIVB World League tournament and the massive Canadian Open being held during the week of May 17-22 in Toronto.
Canada will compete in the 16-country World League tournament for the first time since 2007. The prestigious tournament, in its 23rd year, takes place every summer, reaching all corners of the planet, offering worldwide TV coverage and the biggest cash prizes in the sport.
The opening stop on the circuit is in Toronto May 18-20 at Ricoh Coliseum with Canada playing round robin matches against world number-one Brazil, number-four Poland and Finland. Brazil and Poland are already qualified for the Olympics through their World Cup showings last year.
The Canadian men's squad, ranked 18th internationally, is coming off a very successful 2011 season which has put it in contention to earn a spot in the Olympic Games for the first time since 1992. Last year the Canadian men defeated Slovakia and Puerto Rico in Word League qualifying and won the bronze medal at the Pan Am Cup and NORCECA Championships.
This winter Canadian players have been producing sparkling performances for their pro clubs around the world. Gavin Schmitt of Saskatoon is one of the biggest stars in the Korean Pro League while Justin Duff of Winnipeg, Gord Perrin of Creston, B.C., and national team coach Glenn Hoag helped Izmir, Turkey to a best-ever fourth place finish in the Champions League.
Ticket sales for the World League stop have been brisk with the Canada-Brazil and Brazil-Poland matches already 80 percent sold in the platinum reserved seats. Many tickets are still available general admission section but time is pressing for fans to assure their tickets. The team line-ups will be confirmed April 23.
While the World League season is kicking off, steps away at the Direct Energy Centre 685 teams from across Canada will invade Ontario's capital for the Canadian Open May 17-22. Come and cheer on Canada's future generation of volleyball stars in the biggest national championship in Canadian volleyball history.
For the World League six games will be played over three days. One match will be played in the afternoon, while the other will play in the evening.
Friday May 18th
Saturday May 19th
Sunday May 20th
4:00pm Canada vs Finland
4:00pm Canada vs Brazil
4:00pm Brazil vs Finland
8:00pm Brazil vs Poland
8:00pm Poland vs Finland
8:00pm Canada vs Poland
All details and ticket information: http://www.volleyball.ca/content/world-league-2012-0
More information
For all the details, please visit www.volleyball.ca, email email@example.com or call 613-748-5681 x 233


text:
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of nephrosclerosis в University Hospital Jena
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of nephrosclerosis
The Department of Internal Medicine III comprises the following specialties: nephrology, endocrinology/ metabolic diseases and rheumatology/ osteology. All three specialties form the University Consultation Center of the German state Thuringia for the clinical patient care.
Duration 3 days
Type of Treatment: Inpatient
location_onCountry: Germany
location_searchingCity: Jena
Price 6550.00


text:
2568 Cheyenne Mocassin Bootie
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 272787
Let your southwestern style sizzle in the Cheyenne Bootie from 2568. An blanket inspired print will set your style on trend and add a pop of color to your casual look.
- Leather upper
- Blanked printed fabric
- Lace-up
- Plush fleece lining
- Round moccasin toe
- Flexible rubber sole
- Imported
By: Go4comfort
Location: Rochester, NY
October 01, 2013
Couldn't fit in
"I bought this shoe in a size 8, I couldn't even get my foot halfway in it. Very cute, but I will have to take them back"
By: shar1201
Location: Louisiana
September 26, 2013
"I can see how some would say that these are a little narrow, but I felt like they fit like a mocassin should...snug and comfortable. They look even better in person. The colors are bright and the stitching is great!"
By: Peggy33
Location: Detroit
September 16, 2013
cute but too narrow
"really wanted to make it fit but had to unlace all the way to get my foot in and then it was just too narrow -- and I don't have a wide foot by any means, must return these."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Back to Top
2.4-liter, 201 hp, DOHC, i-VTEC®, inline 4-cylinder engine (TSX Sedan, Sedan SE and Sport Wagon)
|3.5-liter, 280 hp, SOHC, VTEC®, 60-degree V-angle, 6-cylinder engine (TSX V-6 Sedan)
|EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification
|Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
|Direct ignition system with knock sensor
|Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, Shift Hold Control and racing-inspired steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
|Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with aluminum case (TSX Sedan SE with 2.4L I-4)
|4-wheel-independent double-wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension
|Front and rear stabilizer bars
|Electric Power Steering (EPS) with torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
|4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front and solid rear rotors
|Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
|17x7.5-inch aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot HX P225/50R17 all-season tires (TSX Sedan and Sport Wagon)
|17x7.5-inch aluminum wheels (with unique dark grey painted center spokes) with Michelin Pilot HX P225/50R17 all-season tires (TSX Sedan SE)
18x8.0-inch aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot HX P235/45R18 all-season tires (TSX V-6 Sedan)
|Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (with Auto on/off feature) and integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
|Front bumper-integrated halogen fog lights
|Dual exhaust outlets with polished tips
Folding side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and heaters
|Driver-side rearview mirror Reverse gear tilt down function
|Speed-sensing windshield wipers with mist feature
|Heat-rejecting window glass along with auto-timer defroster for rear glass
|Electronic trunk release (TSX Sedans)
|Roof rails (TSX Sport Wagon)
|Sport-minded front spoiler (TSX Sedan SE)
|Sport-minded rear bumper fascia (TSX Sedan SE)
|Sport-minded lower side sills (TSX Sedan SE)
"Sport Edition" badge on trunklid (TSX Sedan SE)
|SEATING and TRIM
|Leather-wrapped sport-style steering wheel
|Perforated leather trimmed seating surfaces with contrast-color stitching
Power-actuated, 8-way adjustable driver seat
|Power-actuated, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
|Heated front seats
|Driver and front passenger seat back pockets
|Locking 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest
|Carpeted floor mats
|Custom seat upholstery with red colored perforated suede inserts (TSX Sedan SE)
|Red stitching for seats and shift knob (TSX Sedan SE)
|Special black colored headliner material (TSX Sedan SE)
|Sport-minded aluminum pedal covers (TSX Sedan SE)
|Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters with bright silver plating (TSX Sedan SE)
|Unique red lighting for instrument cluster, overhead lighting and footwell lighting (TSX Sedan SE)
|COMFORT and CONVENIENCE
|Dual-zone automatic climate control system with micron air-filtration
|Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® cellular telephone interface
|Premium sound system with AM/FM tuner, in-dash CD/MP3/WMA player, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers, 8-inch subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier
|XM® Radio with Note function music reminder
|USB port and AUX jack connectivity for external music players
Steering wheel-mounted illuminated controls (cruise control, audio, telephone, multi-information
display and available voice recognition)
|Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
|Power-operated glass moonroof with tilt feature and sliding sunshade
|Auto-up/down driver and passenger power windows, power door mirrors and power door locks
|Remote activated, auto-open side windows and moonroof "quick vent" function
|Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings for driver's seat
|Leather-covered front center console with sliding arm rest
|Door storage compartments
|Front and rear dual beverage holders
|Overhead storage compartment for sunglasses
|Overhead map lights
|Multi-Information Display (MID)
|Dual trip meters
|Maintenance Minder™ system
|HomeLink® remote control system
|Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror
|Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors
|Two 12-volt power outlets
|Rear window defogger
|Blue LED interior lighting
|Digital clock
|Active Sound Control system (TSX V-6 Sedan)
|Hidden underfloor and side storage in cargo area (TSX Sport Wagon)
|Cargo Cover (TSX Sport Wagon)
|Acura/ELS Surround® 415-watt (460-watt with Sport Wagon) Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, DVD-Audio, CD, DTS™, AM/FM radio, XM® Satellite Radio with Note function music reminder, 15 GB hard disk drive memory (HDD) media storage system, Song By Voice™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® II
|Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and rearview camera
|AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™
|AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
|AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments
|Power actuated rear tailgate (TSX Sport Wagon)
|Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
|Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control
|Collapsible steering column
|Driver and front passenger dual-stage, multiple-threshold front air bags, and front side airbags with passenger side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
|Two row side curtain air bags
|Adjustable-height front seat head restraints with active head restraint system
|Driver and front passenger seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load-limiters
|3-point seatbelts for all five seating positions
|Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat mounting system for outboard rear seats
|Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual location indicators
|Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer
A dedicated array of Acura Genuine Accessories has been developed for the 2013 Acura TSX. When installed at the time of vehicle purchase, the accessories are covered by Acura's 4-year/50,000-miles basic warranty.
- 18-inch diameter 10-spoke aluminum wheels with ebony or chrome-look finish
- Wheel locks
- Sport Package with unique front underbody, side sills and rear bumper and 18-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels (bodywork available painted in factory TSX colors)
- Rear bumper appliqué
- Rear deck lid spoiler (available painted in factory TSX colors) (TSX Sedan only)
- Wing spoiler (available painted in factory TSX colors) (TSX Sedan only)
- Front and rear splash guards (available painted in factory TSX colors)
- Body side protection molding (available painted in factory TSX colors)
- Door edge guards (available painted in factory TSX colors)
- Car cover
- Nose mask
- Door visor
- Moon roof visor
- Back-up sensors
- Engine block heater
- Remote engine starter
- Crossbars – Silver (TSX Sport Wagon only)
- Ski Attachment (TSX Sport Wagon only)
- Bike Attachment (TSX Sport Wagon only)
- Roof Box (55- x 33- x 18-inch) (TSX Sport Wagon only)
- Sport-style steering wheel with perforated leather
- Sport-style transmission shift knob with perforated leather
- Interior trim kit with Dark Metallic color
- Steering wheel trim with Dark Metallic color
- All-season floor mats
- Trunk tray
- Cargo organizer
- Cargo Net
- Cargo Liner (TSX Sport Wagon only)


text:
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Want the
lowest hotel prices
? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you.
Review a place you've visited
Switzerland Tourism
Switzerland Vacation Rentals
Switzerland Photos
Switzerland Travel Guide
Vacation Rentals
Things to Do
Best of 2017
Travel Guides
Road Trips
Help Center
Enter a destination
Site Map
Hotels & Accommodations
25hours Hotel Zurich West–Au Parc Hotel Fribourg
Au Rayon de Soleil–Bed & Breakfast oasee
Bed & Breakfast Wepfer–Calipso Hotel
Camp de Base–Chateau A & B
Chateau de Bonmont–Floatinn
Flualp Hut–Gornavin Hotel
Gornergrat Dorf Hotel–Hotel Albana Real
Hotel Albana Silvaplana–Hotel Berghof Wilderswil-Interlaken
Hotel Berghof Zermatt–Hotel Derby (Saas-Fee)
Hotel Des Alpes (Adelboden)–Hotel Gasthof Metzg
Hotel Gasthof zum Löewen–Hotel Lenzerhorn Spa & Wellness
Hotel Leon D'Or–Hotel Residence CityZen
Hotel Residence Edelweiss–Hotel Schonbuhl (Wilderswil)
Hotel Schontal–Hotel Weisses Kreuz (Bergun)
Hotel Weisses Kreuz (Brienz)–L'Aubier
L'Eau Forte–Lobhorn Hut
Locanda Castagnola–Parkhotel Waldheim
Parkhotel Wallberg–Rosenlaui Hotel
Rossli Durrenast–Susi's Bed and Breakfast
Sust Lodge–Öeko-Hotel Gruebisbalm
By Location & Type
3-Star Hotels in Aarau–3-Star Hotels in Pâquis-Temple
3-Star Hotels in Rapperswil–4-Star Hotels in Pratteln
4-Star Hotels in Pâquis Navigation–Andermatt Luxury Hotels
Andermatt Ski-in / Ski-out Hotels–Auw Hotels
Avegno Gordevio Beach Hotels–Best Value Hotels in Losone
Best Value Hotels in Lucerne–Brienz Beach Hotels
Brienz Bed and Breakfasts–Business Hotels in Martigny
Business Hotels in Meggen–Camping in Wagenhausen
Camping in Wilderswil–Castasegna Bed and Breakfasts
Castasegna Hotels–Davos Specialty Lodging
Degersheim Bed and Breakfasts–Family Hotels in Baden
Family Hotels in Basel–Family Hotels in Nesslau
Family Hotels in Neuchâtel–Flumenthal Hotels
Flums Hotels–Green Hotels in Canton of Schaffhausen
Green Hotels in Canton of Schwyz–Hofstetten Bed and Breakfasts
Hofstetten Hotels–Iserables Hotels
Islikon Hotels–Langstrasse Specialty Lodging
Langwies Bed and Breakfasts–Lugano Hotels
Lugano Hotels with a Pool–Monte Carasso Hotels
Montezillon Bed and Breakfasts–Oberengstringen Bed and Breakfasts
Oberengstringen Hotels–Pontresina Spa Resorts
Pontresina Specialty Lodging–Romantic Hotels in Alpe des Chaux
Romantic Hotels in Alpnach–Romantic Hotels in Huttwil
Romantic Hotels in Illnau–Romantic Hotels in Sils im Engadin
Romantic Hotels in Silvaplana–Sachseln Bed and Breakfasts
Sachseln Hotels–Seefeld Luxury Hotels
Seefeld Spa Resorts–Sur Bed and Breakfasts
Sur Hotels–Uvrier Spa Resorts
Uznach Bed and Breakfasts–Walzenhausen Bed and Breakfasts
Walzenhausen Hotels–Zwischenfluh Specialty Lodging
Popular Categories
Adelboden Hotels with Free Wifi–Zurich Suite Hotels
User Reviews
"..I'll be back"... unbeatable alpine R&R, Nendaz.–A Very Nice Old World Experience
a very nice, cosy family hotel set in an excellent quiet surrounding with magnificent views on the Jungfrau–Beautiful landscape & great for couple accomodation
Beautiful landscape, relaxing atmosphere, wonderful views–Cinderella's Castle with 270 degree views over Lucerne
City Rooms–Elevated experience atop the hill
Emergency visit to Indian Embassy–Fantastic hotel in Zermatt!
Fantastic hotel with excellent location–Good property but did not work for me. Maybe it is just me
Good quality hotel, conveniently located in Geneva centre–Great location, lovely people, best price
Great location, newly refurbished–I came as a guest, but left as a friend
I didn't slept there but friends did–Luxury hotel worth to stay
Luxury property, kind staff, best experience–Not a kids friendly hotel
Not a place I ever would go back to–Pleasant Stay
Pleasant Stay in Jurich–SO CONVENIENT FOR TRANSPORT
So cute–The worst hotel - Cosmos Tour Europe
The worst stay ever!–Very pleased...
Very poor hotel for Zermatt–快適な滞在ができました/comfortable stay
Last Minute Deals
Last Minute Hotels in Aarau–Last Minute Hotels in Zurzach
Coupons, Discounts & Special Offers
Aadorf Special Offers–Brail Special Offers
Bramboden Special Offers–Dierikon Special Offers
Diessbach Special Offers–Grand Saint Bernard Special Offers
Grandcour Special Offers–La Sagne Special Offers
La Sarraz Special Offers–Montagny-près-Yverdon Special Offers
Montalchez Special Offers–Pollegio Special Offers
Pompaples Special Offers–Schneisingen Special Offers
Schnottwil Special Offers–Unterschachen Special Offers
Unterseen Special Offers–Zwischenfluh Special Offers
Specials & Deals
Aarau, Switzerland Deals–Giswil, Switzerland Deals
Giubiasco, Switzerland Deals–Portes du Soleil, Switzerland Deals
Porto Ronco, Switzerland Deals–Zweisimmen, Switzerland Deals
Near Landmarks
Hotels near 007 Walk of fame - Schilthorn–Hotels near Bar Il Ritrovo
Hotels near Bar Le Transit–Hotels near Capolago - Riva San Vitale Station
Hotels near Capolago FFS Station–Hotels near Davos Platz Station
Hotels near Davos Skiing Ressort–Hotels near Foce
Hotels near Focus Terra–Hotels near Happy Tour Switzerland
Hotels near Happyland–Hotels near Kloster Disentis - Benediktinerabtei
Hotels near Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei–Hotels near Leysin-Grand-Hôtel Station
Hotels near Leysin-Village Station–Hotels near Moulin Rouge Geneva
Hotels near Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches–Hotels near Old Town Chur
Hotels near Old Town Lucerne–Hotels near Rheinbad St. Johann
Hotels near Rheineck Station–Hotels near Seilbahn Rigiblick
Hotels near Seilerei Kislig–Hotels near Swiss Casinos Pfäeffikon-Zürichsee
Hotels near Swiss Casinos Schaffhausen–Hotels near Upstreamflyfishing
Hotels near Uptwon Geneva ou Comedie de la Gare, Geneve–Hotels near Île Saint-Pierre
Restaurants & Places to Eat
"Fusion Meal" Eth Honggerberg–Ô! P'tit Prince
By Location & Type
Aarau Breakfast Restaurants–Zweisimmen Lunch Restaurants
Near Landmarks
Restaurants near -9 Gelato Italiano–Restaurants near Asstorant Haberbuni
Restaurants near Astra Hotel Vevey–Restaurants near BEST WESTERN Hotel Rallye Bulle
Restaurants near BEST WESTERN Hotel Rebstock–Restaurants near Cafe Beau-Rivage
Restaurants near Cafe Bellagio–Restaurants near Chez Sami
Restaurants near Chez Stucki–Restaurants near Don Leone
Restaurants near Don Leone Waffenplatz–Restaurants near Free Walking Tours Basel
Restaurants near Free Walking Tours Bern–Restaurants near Grotto Morchino
Restaurants near Grotto Mulino Pregassona–Restaurants near Hotel Arte Kongresszentrum
Restaurants near Hotel Artemis–Restaurants near Hotel Du Pont
Restaurants near Hotel du Port–Restaurants near Hotel Mattmarkblick
Restaurants near Hotel Meielisalp–Restaurants near Hotel Sonnenberg
Restaurants near Hotel Spalentor Basel–Restaurants near Isenbahnli
Restaurants near Islikon Station–Restaurants near La Channe
Restaurants near La Charrue–Restaurants near Le Cerf
Restaurants near Le Cerf - Carlo Crisci–Restaurants near Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Restaurants near Luegeten–Restaurants near Mudac
Restaurants near Muerset Restaurants–Restaurants near Onnens-Bonvillars Station
Restaurants near ONO Deli cafe–Restaurants near Posthotel Rossli Restaurant
Restaurants near Posthotel Valbella–Restaurants near Restaurant Il Bivio
Restaurants near Restaurant Il Capriccio–Restaurants near Ristorante Da Jean-Pierre
Restaurants near Ristorante Del Moro–Restaurants near Schiff-am-See
Restaurants near Schiffbau–Restaurants near St. Bernard Hospice (Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard)
Restaurants near St. Gallen AB Station–Restaurants near The Hamburger Foundation
Restaurants near The Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz-Carlton partner hotel–Restaurants near Victoria Restaurant
Restaurants near Victorinox–Restaurants near Île Saint-Pierre
Attractions & Things to Do
007 Walk of fame - Schilthorn–Basel Main Station
Basel Munster–Charmey Aventures
Chasa Bastiann–Epic Snowsports School Lenzerheide
Erlebniskultour–Golf Club Klosters
Golf Club Matterhorn–Kellerbühne St. Gallen
Keramikatelier im Rank–Les Temps d'Art
Les Vieux Moulins de la Tine (Troistorrents)–Musee de l'Elysee
Musee de la Chaussure–Parc de Mon Repos
Parc Des Bastions–Santa cruz bar
Santa Petronilla–Stadthaus
Stadtkirche (Glarus)–Trans Ruinaulta
Traversata Tamaro-Lema–Île Saint-Pierre
By Location & Type
Activities & Games in Altstadt–Churches & Cathedrals in Canton of Graubunden
Churches & Cathedrals in Canton of Jura–History Museums in Canton of Bern
History Museums in Canton of Fribourg–Nightlife in Winterthur
Nightlife in Zermatt–Schindellegi Tours
Science Museums in Basel–Things to Do in Bassersdorf
Things to Do in Beatenberg–Things to Do in Koeniz
Things to Do in Kreuzlingen–Things to Do in Schlatt
Things to Do in Schoeftland–Zurich Tours
Near Landmarks
Things to Do near -9 Gelato Italiano–Things to Do near Asstorant Haberbuni
Things to Do near Astra Hotel Vevey–Things to Do near BEST WESTERN Hotel Rallye Bulle
Things to Do near BEST WESTERN Hotel Rebstock–Things to Do near Cafe Beau-Rivage
Things to Do near Cafe Bellagio–Things to Do near Chez Sami
Things to Do near Chez Stucki–Things to Do near Don Leone
Things to Do near Don Leone Waffenplatz–Things to Do near Free Walking Tours Basel
Things to Do near Free Walking Tours Bern–Things to Do near Grotto Morchino
Things to Do near Grotto Mulino Pregassona–Things to Do near Hotel Arte Kongresszentrum
Things to Do near Hotel Artemis–Things to Do near Hotel Du Pont
Things to Do near Hotel du Port–Things to Do near Hotel Mattmarkblick
Things to Do near Hotel Meielisalp–Things to Do near Hotel Sonnenberg
Things to Do near Hotel Spalentor Basel–Things to Do near Isenbahnli
Things to Do near Islikon Station–Things to Do near La Channe
Things to Do near La Charrue–Things to Do near Le Cerf
Things to Do near Le Cerf - Carlo Crisci–Things to Do near Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Things to Do near Luegeten–Things to Do near Mudac
Things to Do near Muerset Restaurants–Things to Do near Onnens-Bonvillars Station
Things to Do near ONO Deli cafe–Things to Do near Posthotel Rossli Restaurant
Things to Do near Posthotel Valbella–Things to Do near Restaurant Il Bivio
Things to Do near Restaurant Il Capriccio–Things to Do near Ristorante Da Jean-Pierre
Things to Do near Ristorante Del Moro–Things to Do near Schiff-am-See
Things to Do near Schiffbau–Things to Do near St. Bernard Hospice (Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard)
Things to Do near St. Gallen AB Station–Things to Do near The Hamburger Foundation
Things to Do near The Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz-Carlton partner hotel–Things to Do near Victoria Restaurant
Things to Do near Victorinox–Things to Do near Île Saint-Pierre
Travel Forums
Aarau Travel Forum–Les Crosets Travel Forum
Les Diablerets Travel Forum–Zurzach Travel Forum
Explore topics
Stresa to Lugano–"wish list" got out of control – itinerary crisis
Vacation Rentals
****Holiday apartment "Zentrum Apartment" in holid–apartment in the largest spa center in Switzerland
Apartment in Val d Illiez, Valais, Switzerland–Book Instantly! Andromède
Book Instantly! Andromède–Chalet Maurine
Chalet Melchior ski in / ski out Central Villars–Escapade n° 133
Escapade n° 193–La Plantze
La Ruinette–Mesnil 13 - 016 -
Mesnil 14 - 013 -–PRACONDU II 2301 - 3P6
PRACONDU II 2302 (A) - 2P4 -–The Lodge-Champéry Apt 5/8
The Lodge-Champéry Apt 6–Âme-Elie
By Location & Type
Apartment Rentals and Cabins in Interlaken, Switzerland–Vacation Rentals in Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland and nearby
Vacation Rentals in Lens, Switzerland and nearby–Villas and Chalets in St. Moritz, Switzerland
Near Landmarks
Vacation Rentals near 007 Walk of fame - Schilthorn–Vacation Rentals near Chiesa di San Francesco
Vacation Rentals near Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sasso–Vacation Rentals near Grand Bisse de Vercorin
Vacation Rentals near Grand Casino Baden–Vacation Rentals near LiquidSunshine Tours
Vacation Rentals near Live Escape Game–Vacation Rentals near Parco Civico
Vacation Rentals near Parco del Tassino–Vacation Rentals near Station La Tzoumaz
Vacation Rentals near Staubbach Fall–Vacation Rentals near ZÜRICHescape
Tourism & Travel
Aadorf, Switzerland–Brail, Switzerland
Bramboden, Switzerland–Dierikon, Switzerland
Diessbach, Switzerland–Grand Saint Bernard, Switzerland
Grandcour, Switzerland–La Sarraz, Switzerland
La Tine, Switzerland–Montalchez, Switzerland
Montbovon, Switzerland–Pompaples, Switzerland
Pomy, Switzerland–Schnottwil, Switzerland
Schoeftland, Switzerland–Unterschachen, Switzerland
Unterseen, Switzerland–Zwischenfluh, Switzerland
Photos by Location
Aarau: Photos–Lenk im Simmental: Photos
Lenzburg: Photos–Zweisimmen: Photos
Vacation Packages
Aarau Vacation Packages–Zurzach Vacation Packages
About Us
Help Center
© 2017 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.


text:
Giving voice to children's causes
Gala honors advocates for youngsters, encourages others to join the effort
Take seven founders of Voices for Virginia's Children, a former Virginia governor, three former Virginia first ladies, a congressman, a state senator, and what have you got?
At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Oct. 23, the gathering produced not only a gala celebration for the first-ever recipients of the Carol S. Fox Making Kids Count Award, but an opportunity for long-time child advocates to renew their dedication to the cause.
One such advocate, Rob Dugger, co-founded a national organization in 2006 that partners with business leaders to promote investment in early childhood development. The group, ReadyNation, has focused its efforts on collecting evidence of the economic and societal benefits of interventions in early childhood – from housing, nutrition and health care to parenting education and preschool programs.
As managing partner of Hanover Investment Group, Dugger is immersed in the world of high finance and in the task of helping asset management companies navigate shifting economic conditions.
But his real passion, Dugger noted, is uniting business leaders behind the vision of giving young children a good start in life today – with the understanding that it will pay off in a better society and stronger workforce tomorrow.
"What gets businessmen to tune into [this message] is a whole lot of people saying This is important," Dugger emphasized. "And what fires me up is what I see going on in the rest of the world.
"The rest of the world," he pointed out, "is focusing on investing in children."
Pebbles and ripples
Johanna Schuchert (pictured, far right), the individual recipient of the first Carol S. Fox award, became a champion for children's causes when she was a young mother in the 1970s.
"I learned about the issue of child abuse . . . through the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs," Schuchert told the crowd at the gala. "I wanted to do something more."
Thirty years later, after helping to found Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV), she serves as the organization's executive director. Among PCAV's community-based prevention programs is the model program Healthy Families Virginia, which provides home visiting and parent education services to vulnerable first-time parents.
"We've all been doing this together," Schuchert told the audience in receiving her award. "Often you were the pebbles and I was the ripple, but none of us was doing this alone."
Greg Peters, president and chief executive officer of United Methodist Family Services, echoed Schuchert's theme of working together as he accepted the organizational award for UMFS.
Founded 112 years ago as an orphanage, UMFS has transformed itself into a statewide non-profit providing a variety of foster care and adoption services, treatment and education programs for troubled youth and special needs children, and family support and preservation services. In 2011, Peters told the crowd, the organization served 1100 youth and helped 344 families stay together – in addition to partnering with Fairfax County to establish Leland House.
Forging partnerships in the community, Peters emphasized, has been key to the success of UMFS. "The community is beginning to see us as something more than a service provider. . . Together we can make a difference [and do things] we can't do alone."
Like Schuchert, Peters also had praise for the efforts of the organization's supporters and staff.
"The heroes in this room," he said, "are the staff and the board of UMFS. They will do whatever it takes, and they do it because they believe in the children and the families they serve."
Not ready to learn
The Carol S. Fox award, which will be presented annually by Voices for Virginia's Children, was named for a founder and long-time board member at Voices and honors an individual and an organization that have demonstrated exemplary effort to improve the lives of Virginia's children.
At the reception, Fox took a few moments to trace her involvement with children's causes back to her days living in West Point in the 1970s, when she was inspired to establish a child development center.
"We know the most important development of the brain is in the first three years," Fox reminded the crowd. "But there was no public kindergarten [then], and some kids started school not ready to learn ... and were disruptive."
In 1987, after 25 years in West Point, Fox moved to Richmond and got involved with a similar program at the William Byrd Community Center. That led her to help found the Action Alliance for Virginia's Children and Youth (later changed to Voices for Virginia's Children), a non-partisan research and advocacy organization that serves as the Kids Count data center for Virginia.
"It's the first place Virginia legislators turn to for information ... about Virginia's most vulnerable population," said Fox.
In his welcoming remarks, Voices Executive Director John Morgan highlighted the Kids Count program as well, pointing out that Voices is known "for our bipartisan credibility and our bipartisan voice." In meetings with policy-makers, Morgan added, "sometimes we are the only group in the room that is independent. We have no stake except helping children.
"We are very proud to be the home of Virginia Kids Count. "
Recommitment and resolve
Among the Voices founders and supporters recognized in addition to Fox were former Virginia first ladies Jinx Holton, Anne Holton, and Jeannie Baliles, as well as former governor Linwood Holton. Board member Eleanor Saslaw was accompanied at the gala by her husband, Senator Dick Saslaw; and Congressman Bobby Scott received special mention for an award he earned from First Focus Campaign for Children.
It was the second consecutive year that Scott has received the national "Champion for Children" award, said Morgan – and he was the only member of the Virginia delegation to do so.
While the economic and political climate continue to pose challenges, noted one speaker in summing up, the passion in the room at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden made it clear that those challenges could be overcome.
"Rather than get discouraged," said Greg Peters, "we've got to increase our resolve."
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi – "Be the change you wish to see in the world" – Schuchert agreed.
"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something," said Schuchert.
"I hope this gathering can be a celebration – and a recommitment to what we're doing."
Villa's Flagler Housing wins national NAEH award
St. Joseph's Villa's Flagler Housing & Homeless Services was one of three entities to earn the National Alliance to End Homelessness' Champion of Change Award. The awards were presented Nov. 17 during a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
NAEH annually recognizes proven programs and significant achievements in ending child and family homelessness.
Flagler completed its transition from an on-campus shelter to the community-based model of rapid rehousing in 2013, and it was one of the nation's first rapid re-housing service providers to be certified by NAEH. > Read more.
RIR's Christmas tree lighting rescheduled for Dec. 12
Richmond International Raceway's 13th annual Community Christmas tree lighting has been rescheduled from Dec. 6 to Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., due to inclement weather expected on the original date.
Entertainment Dec. 12 will be provided by the Laburnum Elementary School choir and the Henrico High School Mighty Marching Warriors band. Tree decorations crafted by students from Laburnum Elementary School and L. Douglas Wilder Middle School will be on display. Hot chocolate and cookies will be supplied by the Henrico High School football boosters. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
Given the warm weather lately, Saturday's RVA Polar Plunge Winter Fest, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, might actually be enjoyable! Other weekend events you're sure to enjoy include the 14th annual Richmond Kids Expo at the Richmond Raceway Complex, the Richmond Symphony and The Taters in concert at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, and the Richmond Ballet Minds in Motion Team XXL performing at the Henrico Theatre. This is also the last weekend to check out HATTheatre's production of "Bill W. and Dr. Bob." For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
ACLU urges McAuliffe to veto anti-immigration bills
Business in brief
Henrico to offer free workshop March 4 on outdoor improvements
Governor signs bills to fight Virginia's opioid crisis
New law lets concession stands sell cans of beer
- More News
Print Edition
Feb. 16, 2017Click here to read the print edition.
Weekend Top 10
Restaurant Watch
Weekend Top 10
American Tap Room at Willow Lawn closes
Weekend Top 10
- More Entertainment
Obituary – Anne Faudree Barker
Obituary – Jonathan "Bryan" Lawler
Obituary – Jean Harless
- More Obituaries
Villa's Flagler Housing wins national NAEH award
RIR's Christmas tree lighting rescheduled for Dec. 12
project:HOMES' 'Renew Crew' helps Henrico citizen
- More Community
Thanksgiving, Part II
Storm woes for e-junkies
'Good old days' were good – for some
- More Opinions
RIR to admit children 12 and younger free next year
Henrico teams win district, state championships
Varina HS to host Basketball Skill Development Academy June 20-23
- More Sports
|February 2017
Place an Ad | More Classifieds
CalendarThe third annual RVA Polar Plunge Winter Fest, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shops at Willow Lawn. Plungers will take to the icy above-ground pools at 2 p.m. A minimum $100 donation is required to participate. Proceeds allow Special Olympics Virginia athletes to receive access to free year-round sport, health and education programs. The family-friendly festival features a costume contest, DJ, face painting, games and vendors. Admission is free. For details, call 726-3023 or visit http://www.polarplunge.com/richmond. Full text


text: Donna Sitterud celebrated her 90th birthday camping a few days in the Star Valley. Wyo. area. She was also the guest of honor at a birthday party on July 21 in Orangeville given by her family members. Donna was born in Orangeville on July 21, 1919 to John Bernard and Clintey Jewkes Cox. She has three children, 11 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.


text:
Are you the Greatest Jets Fan?
Dean Belanger
August 10 2011 07:33AM
Frantic Films is looking for people to appear in an upcoming documentary about the return of the Winnipeg Jets. The focus in on inter-generational stories and they are currently casting for the upcoming project. He is the official press release:
Did you attend Winnipeg Jets games as a kid with your family and are now looking forward to sharing your experience with your own children? If so, we'd love to hear your story.
We are looking for fans of the Jets to tell their inter-generational stories of their love of the team and excitement for its return. You could be selected to appear on camera for a documentary currently in production.
Please visit www.franticfilms.com and click on CASTING to download a casting form and return it to: firstname.lastname@example.com or via fax at: (204) 949-0050 by August 12.
You had better hurry because the deadline is THIS Friday. The events of this summer have definitely left me a bit nostalgic and I have spent many moments reliving my great times spent at the old barn.
I still remember my first NHL game. It was November 14th, 1979 (thanks again google) and it was against Hartford. It was the only game I went to that year and it was the only time I ever attended a game with my Dad and my Grandfather. I obviously didn't know it at the time but it was special because it was the only game I ever attended with Hank (my Grandfather) who was very important in my life. What was also neat was it was the first time that most people around us had ever sat in the new bleachers that they recently added that summer once the Jets joined the NHL. I remember you could feel it shake and that bothered me. It was also the first and last time I got to watch the immortal Gordie Howe play. (My memory is fuzzy though and I can't be certain if Bobby Hull played that night or not) I can still remember old Hank yelling because the Jets iced it on a power play. That still bothers me to this day when it happens. And then there was the hot dogs…still the best in the NHL. The only place close is Montreal. Toasted buns = delicious. The home team won 3-2 and this young man went away pretty happy!
So what are your favorite moments, what was your first NHL game? Don't be shy, share in the comments section! I'd love to hear your favorite memories.
August 12 2011, 10:57PM
Well considering I went to many Jets games between 1979 and 1996, it will be hard to narrow down. But here goes. My first game was in 1979. Jets vs the Colorado Rockies. The coach for Coloardo had come over from Boston. I think his name was Don Cherry! The playoff win over the Flames was incredible. The best game I ever witnessed live was Dave Elliot's double overtime goal against Edmonton in 1990, game 4.
I had several birthday parties with my friends growning up in the endzone cheap seats which was awesome. I was there when Selanne broke Bossy's rookie goal scoring record against Quebec which was an incrdible dream come true to see live.
Every white out took my breath away. The only place that was remotely close to the old barn in noise was Rexall Place for the 2006 Oilers cup run. I remember taking the bus to one game with my grandpa which was very special, and all the games with my family were cool too!
The only good thing about the Jets funeral service was one Eddie Olcyk spoke. He made my heart skip a beat with his passion. I sure hope he is back in the Peg on opening night!


text:
Finance Committee on May 8th, 2012
Evidence of meeting #57 for Finance in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was charity.
A recording is available from Parliament.
On the agenda
MPs speaking
Also speaking
- Mark Blumberg Lawyer and Partner, Blumberg Segal LLP, CanadianCharityLaw.ca
- Michael Cloutier President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Diabetes Association
- Kate Bahen Managing Director, Charity Intelligence Canada
- Shawn Pegg Director, Policy and Research, Food Banks Canada
- Mary Dodd Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Women's College Hospital Foundation
- Allyson Hewitt Director, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation Generation
May 8th, 2012 / 3:30 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
I call this meeting to order. This is the 57th meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance.
I want to welcome our witnesses, both here in Ottawa and in Toronto. We have six organizations presenting to us today: CanadianCharityLaw.ca.; the Canadian Diabetes Association; Charity Intelligence Canada—I assume they're still on their way; Food Banks Canada; the Women's College Hospital Foundation; and Social Innovation Generation joining us from Toronto. Welcome to all of you.
You all have a maximum of five minutes for an opening statement, and we'll start in the order that I mentioned. Then we'll have questions from members of the committee.
We'll start with Mr. Blumberg, please.
3:30 p.m.
Mark Blumberg Lawyer and Partner, Blumberg Segal LLP, CanadianCharityLaw.ca
Thank you, Chair Rajotte, for this opportunity to present to the Standing Committee on Finance.
My name is Mark Blumberg. I'm a lawyer and partner at the law firm Blumberg Segal in Toronto. In addition to providing clients with legal advice relating to non-profit and charity law, I'm involved with educating charities on compliance issues. I have a couple of websites, canadiancharitylaw.ca and globalphilanthropy.ca. On those websites I try to put up information on how charities can comply with the law and also information on some of the things going on within the charitable sector.
I've provided two briefs. One was in January, but a few things have happened since then, so I added a few pages to it. If you're wondering if there are two briefs, the longer one is the most recent and up-to-date one.
The charity and non-profit sector in Canada plays a very important role. It provides some of the most important services and helps some of the most vulnerable in our country.
The revenue of the sector is $192 billion. There are 2.2 million employees and 600,000 board members. There are lots of volunteers. And almost all Canadians donate to charities.
My presentation is not going to be about most of that. It's going to be about a few people who are hiding in the charity sector doing things they're not supposed to be doing. This is not so much a reflection on the charity sector as it is on those people with the schemes and transactions that they are involved with. I'm going to discuss transparency and disclosure and the extent to which the Canada Revenue Agency can provide the public with information about non-profit organizations and charities.
What does transparency about non-profits and charities do? And why should we care?
It helps the public understand the work of a particular charity and it helps donors make informed decisions about whether to support a particular charity.
It does not necessarily guarantee that non-profit organizations and charities will be accountable or effective, but it makes it more likely that if there's transparency, they will be.
It can shine a light on certain non-profit organizations and charities, which will hopefully help to reduce the amount of abuse that goes on. People are less likely to abuse charities if they know they'll be more easily discovered.
A few hundred people are involved in most of the abuse of the charity sector. They get away with it, in large part, because the CRA is forbidden under section 241 of the Income Tax Act to provide any specific information about the abuse until many years later, once the charity has been officially revoked. For example, according to the CRA, over the last eight years there has been approximately $5.7 billion in donation receipts issued as part of abusive gifting tax shelter schemes. Of the $5.7 billion in receipts, according to CRA, approximately 1% of that figure was spent on charitable activities.
Over the weekend, the CRA revoked an organization. It's called Help Eliminate Disease and Addiction Canada. It issued $113 million worth of inappropriate receipts. I've known for many years, just by looking at the T3010, that there's a problem with this charity, and now it's confirmed, I guess. But it's probably been about six years since CRA was aware of the problem. Now on Saturday they can tell everyone else, after they've revoked it, that they have revoked it.
Essentially, the non-profit and charity sector is divided into two. On the one hand, you have non-profit organizations. They file a two-page form, the T1044. Then you have registered charities. They file the longer T3010. The T3010 is available publicly, but the T1044 is not available publicly and one cannot access it. Basically, we know a lot about the 85,796 registered charities in Canada because the T3010 is available publicly.
Unlike some other countries, like the U.K., the CRA cannot publish an inquiry report on a charity that is still a registered charity. The CRA cannot notify people that a charity is delinquent in filing its return, as they do in the U.K. The CRA cannot let you know that a charity is involved in a $600 million scheme to issue inflated receipts. Essentially, the CRA can put up the information from the T3010, which is provided by the charity, but it cannot warn the public if it has a huge concern about a particular charity.
3:35 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
One minute.
3:35 p.m.
Lawyer and Partner, Blumberg Segal LLP, CanadianCharityLaw.ca
My recommendations are, first and foremost, that section 241 of the Income Tax Act should be amended so that CRA has the ability to disclose serious non-compliance with respect to the Income Tax Act.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly—and we saw it with the Ornge air ambulance issue that's been covered a lot by The Toronto Star—when you have non-profits where there is no transparency and they work with a few charities, they can get away with doing transactions that are not helpful to the charity sector. Therefore, my second recommendation is that section 241 of the Income Tax Act be amended so that these non-profit organization returns, the T1044 that CRA has on an access database...that basically the information here, or large parts of it, be made available to the public.
Right now there are between 80,000 and 100,000 of these non-profits. We have no idea where they get their money from or how they spend their money. Some of them may have revenues of hundreds of millions or billions of dollars. I'm not entitled to know that information, and you aren't either. Hopefully, there will be some changes in that regard.
I guess the main purpose of this committee is to look at the issue of tax incentives. Hopefully, you'll look at transparency as well.
Thank you very much.
3:35 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much, Mr. Blumberg.
We'll now hear from the Canadian Diabetes Association.
3:35 p.m.
Michael Cloutier President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Diabetes Association
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the committee.
On behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be here today.
I'd like to begin by giving you a brief background of our association. We are a national charity and membership association founded in 1953 by Dr. Charles Best, a co-discoverer of insulin.
We lead the fight against diabetes and are committed to improving the quality of life of individuals living with this disease while we work to find a cure. The association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes education, services, advocacy, and research. In fact, we're investing $6.8 million this year alone in research. In addition, our clinical practice guidelines are internationally recognized.
As one of the largest health charities in Canada, the opportunity to be here to offer our views concerning tax measures to encourage charitable giving is greatly appreciated, especially since today we estimate that more than 9 million Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and by 2020, one in three will be living with this disease.
Canada's charitable sector is a critical economic driver. We have the second largest non-profit and voluntary sector in the world, which employs two million people and accounts for over $75 billion, or almost 8% of the GDP, which is larger than the automotive or manufacturing industries.
As you have heard from others, conditions remain challenging within the charitable sector. The last recession saw declines in donations of approximately $1 billion. While fundraising efforts were relatively stable until that time, worrying longer-term trends—such as a decline in the number of donors and their increasing age—now coupled with the significant impact of the recession, pose serious questions about the sustainability of the charitable sector in Canada.
The contributions of our sector are crucial to our economy and our social fabric. This is particularly so for health charities because we provide supplementary health programs and services to Canadians, which also serve to alleviate the cost pressures on a publicly funded health care system.
Without the proper funds we will not be able to continue to provide the services that Canadians rely upon, and our economy will decline. This is why it is crucial to determine ways to maximize the impact of charitable donations in Canada.
Given the serious challenges facing our sector, we need to consider the following in order to make the most of our civil assets: one, what social and economic contribution is the charitable sector best able to provide and how; and two, how can financial policy optimize these contributions.
The Canadian Diabetes Association supports the proposal from Imagine Canada for a stretch tax credit for charitable giving. We also note that this committee recommended this credit in 2009. An enhanced tax credit would enable us to expand the many needed services we deliver to people living with diabetes, their families, health care professionals, and the public.
The Parliamentary Budget Office carried out an impact and cost analysis of a proposed private member's bill that would have implemented a stretch tax credit on amounts exceeding $200. They found that the median donation would rise by up to 26% within three years and there would be between 350,000 and 600,000 new donors. It also concluded that after three years the annual incremental cost to the treasury in foregone revenue would be between $10 million and $40 million.
While the current stretch tax credit proposal is more generous, it is not believed the annual cost would be significantly out of line with this estimate. Every dollar invested will yield a measurable return in new charitable giving, since the credit would only be activated when Canadians increased their charitable donations. In addition, we recommend introducing a higher charitable tax credit on all donations over $500 to a single charity. Many charities actually lose money on donations of small amounts, typically those of $20 or less. All charities, and those whom we serve, would benefit from encouraging citizens to give larger amounts to fewer charities. This would serve to keep administrative costs down for individual charities and affect a significant change in donation levels.
Again, on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association, thank you for the opportunity to be here today.
I'd be pleased to take any questions you might have at any point.
3:40 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much, Mr. Cloutier.
We'll now hear from Charity Intelligence Canada, please.
3:40 p.m.
Kate Bahen Managing Director, Charity Intelligence Canada
Good afternoon. Thanks for the invitation to present here.
We at Charity Intelligence are a charity, but we are a different type of charity. We work for donors. We research and analyze Canadian charities; we are the 1-800 hotline that donors call. We do our best to answer their questions.
I'm assuming that the tax incentives package has been put before you with the assumption that it would result in more money going towards Canadian charities. I'd like to share with you three findings.
In all the surveying and polls on motivation about what makes a donor give, tax incentives consistently rank as the least important to a donor. Canadian donors give with their hearts, and they give out of compassion.
The second finding I'd like to share with you is that since 2002, the Muttart Foundation out of Edmonton has consistently used Ipsos Reid to survey Canadians. What their poll results report is that there is a widening trust gap between donors and charities. In the poll taken in 2010, 31% of Canadians said they had a lot of confidence in charities, and 69% of Canadians said they had some, little, or no trust in charities. This is the largest trust gap we've seen in Canada. Tax incentives do nothing to address this gap. Furthermore, in that most recent poll, 71% of Canadians said they would like more information about charities, which goes to Mark's points about transparency. Canadians want to know how charities spend the money and what results they achieve.
Thirdly, there was an extensive survey of 3,000 donors in the U.S. that we think is relevant for this. In that survey, 34% of donors said they would give more to charities if they had more information; they would give 12% more. In Canada, that would result in $1.2 billion in additional charitable giving.
So as we would see it at Charity Intelligence, the incentive to get more money flowing to charities is completely within the charities' hands. They can take steps independently, without the need at this time for increasing tax legislation or tax incentives.
I'm reminded here of Newton's third law of physics: for every action, there is a reaction. What could the potential harm be of expanding tax incentives? Unfortunately, one outcome of the tax incentives is that they drive unsavoury characters into the charity sector.
We haven't shared this research with Canadians; it is not public, but I share it with you today. In May 2010 we began an extensive research project on Canada's 100 largest charities. I hope you deal with this information with all the sensitivity that it is owed. Of the 100 largest charities in Canada, we found two that we strongly suspect are tax fraud schemes.
The research team at Charity Intelligence was startled by this finding. We had always assumed that the tax scam charities were small, bucket-shop operations operating beneath the radar. We never expected to find, in the 100 largest charities in Canada—in the elite—two tax schemes.
If one were to extrapolate from this tiny sample size, that would represent 2% of Canada's 85,700 charities as bad apples, or, in other words 1,715. I would concur completely with Mark's comments that the CRA needs a lot more resources and a lot more help protecting our charitable sector.
These two charities in 2009 received $370 million in donations. If you were to extrapolate that.....
I'm sorry, that would be the equivalent; that is what we estimate tax fraud right now is costing Canada, Canadian taxpayers, and the charity sector.
So before you legislate, I would just ask for a second sober thought. Are tax incentives going to be effective? What is the benefit you would anticipate to flow into the sector? What are going to be the consequences? And what steps can you give the CRA that could possibly mitigate the negative impact of having more of these tax incentive scams corrupting Canada's very precious charitable sector?
3:45 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much for your presentation.
We'll now hear from Food Banks Canada, please.
3:45 p.m.
Shawn Pegg Director, Policy and Research, Food Banks Canada
Good afternoon.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to present before you today.
It's an auspicious time to be here, given that today is the second day of Hunger Awareness Week. I'd like to take a moment to thank the members here today who will be fasting tomorrow to bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our country. Thank you very much.
In my presentation I'd like to give you some information on Food Banks Canada and on the current state of food bank use in the country. Then I'll review our proposal to the committee.
Food Banks Canada is the national organization representing and supporting food banks across the country. Our dual mission is to help food banks meet the short-term need for food assistance and also to find policy solutions to reduce the need for food banks in Canada.
There are more than 800 food banks working in partnership with over 2,900 food programs in every province and territory. These organizations in any given month provide groceries to nearly 900,000 people. They also serve more than three million meals per month. In 2011, food bank use was 26% higher than it was before the recession.
Food banks have been helping more than 700,000 people per month for the better part of the past decade. Of those helped, 38% are children and youth, and 50% of households receiving food are families with children. While half of households receiving food are on social assistance, one in five receives the majority of its income from employment, and 7% of those helped are seniors.
Though Canadians have been incredibly generous in their support of food banks since the economic downturn, the network has struggled to meet the need for their services. In March of last year, 35% of food banks actually ran out of food, and more than half gave less to each household than they had in the past in order to stretch their resources.
As I said, individual Canadians, service clubs and other groups, small businesses, and large corporations are generous supporters of food banks. However, as generous as these donors are, it's not enough to meet the need. We're very happy to see this committee focusing on incentives to charitable giving. We're positively disposed to several of the policy changes being considered by the committee, particularly the stretch tax credit put forward by Imagine Canada.
What I'd like to focus on in the rest of my time is our written brief, which outlines a plan for a charitable food tax credit that we believe will result in a significant influx of food to food banks. Specifically, the brief recommends changes to the Income Tax Act that will create an incentive for food manufacturers to donate from their inventory. The charitable food tax credit, very simply, would result in a reduction of the amount of federal tax owed by companies that donate food to food banks.
We're a member-driven organization, and this is a proposal that originated from our member food banks. You can see from our brief that several of our current manufacturing donors support the proposal. We've worked with the polling firm Angus Reid to gauge support for the idea and have found that 83% of Canadians support tax incentives for manufacturers that donate food to food banks.
Finally, we've seen similar policies succeed in increasing donations of food at the federal and state levels in the United States. This leads us to believe that our proposal, whose cost to the federal government we estimate as a maximum of $15 million per year, will lead to a substantial rise in the amount of food available through food banks to the Canadians who so desperately need it.
Thank you.
3:50 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much, Mr. Pegg.
We'll now hear from the Women's College Hospital Foundation, please.
3:50 p.m.
Mary Dodd Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Women's College Hospital Foundation
Good afternoon. Bonjour. My name is Mary Dodd. I'm an accountant. I'm the chief financial officer for Women's College Hospital Foundation in Toronto.
I'm honoured to be asked to appear before this committee, and I want to take the opportunity to not only speak on behalf of myself and Women's College Hospital Foundation, but also on behalf of the hospital foundations that are associated with the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network, or TAHSN. TAHSN is comprised of the University of Toronto and its affiliated academic hospitals, each of which holds national and international standing as leaders in their particular fields.
The hospital names will be familiar to you and include Baycrest, Holland Bloorview, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael's, Mount Sinai, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto General and Western, Princess Margaret, SickKids, and Women's College Hospital. Collectively we receive 14% of the philanthropic dollars given to hospital foundations in Canada.
I met with my hospital foundation colleagues in February to discuss the goals of this committee's study and to come to a consensus of opinion regarding tax incentives to promote charitable giving. As a group, we're very supportive of the stretch tax credit that's been advocated by Imagine Canada and others. We believe it will help to increase participation in giving levels and be a benefit on a national basis. We strongly encourage the committee to recommend its adoption.
Yet despite our support, we do not expect that the stretch tax credit will yield significant additional dollars for our particular foundations. The reason for this is that the majority of fundraising at the hospital and university level is done at what's called the major giving level. These are gifts from donors in excess of $10,000. In many instances, these gifts represent a transfer of capital rather than income from the donor. It's these gifts of capital that enable new hospitals to be built, life saving technology and equipment to be purchased, and innovative research to be undertaken that will improve health care outcomes for patients and change how we deliver care in the future.
To support this type of transformational giving, we advocate that the capital gains exemption currently in place for publicly traded shares be expanded to encompass gifts of real estate and private shares. Implementation in 2006 of the capital gains exemption on publicly traded stock had an immediate and lasting positive impact on our foundations and the sector as a whole.
We believe that expanding the exemption to real estate and to private shares will have the same impact. In fact, given the large anticipated generational wealth transfer, it will likely have an even greater impact. It may also enable individuals to make transformational gifts in their lifetime rather than as a consequence of estate planning.
We recognize that clear rules need to be established to govern the valuation and transparency of these transactions, but we know it can be achieved. Hand in glove with extending the capital gains exemption would be an undertaking to remove the restriction that charitable donations can only be claimed in one year up to 75% of net income. Why have a provision in the Income Tax Act that restricts extraordinary generosity?
We believe our government has a very important role to continue to promote philanthropy as a core Canadian value. The ability of legislation to increase charitable giving has been demonstrated in the past with the implementation of the capital gains exemption on publicly traded shares. The government's ability to influence charitable giving can be further enhanced with the addition of tax incentives such as the stretch tax credit and the capital gains exemption expansion.
Thank you very much.
3:55 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much, Ms. Dodd, for your presentation.
We'll now go to Social Innovation Generation in Toronto.
Ms. Hewitt, please begin your five-minute opening statement.
3:55 p.m.
Allyson Hewitt Director, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation Generation
Thank you so much for the opportunity to address the committee. I'm particularly grateful for you giving me the opportunity to speak from Toronto.
My name is Allyson Hewitt and I work at a program called SIG at MaRS. MaRS is an innovation centre in downtown Toronto, and SIG is a national collaborative designed to create a culture of continuous social innovation.
One area of focus for our work, both at MaRS and at SIG, is trying to determine how best to finance social purpose work in our country through the creation of a centre for impact investing. This came out of the work of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance.
The Canadian Task Force on Social Finance issued its seven recommendations for mobilizing private capital for public good in December of 2010 and a progress report in December 2011. The task force consisted of business and philanthropic leaders, including the Right Honourable Paul Martin, Stanley Hartt, Sam Duboc, and Tim Brodhead, and was chaired by MaRS CEO Ilse Treumicht. Of the seven recommendations from the task force, three may be particularly relevant for our discussion today.
One focuses on mobilizing capital through the creation of impact investing funds. The second concerns modernizing legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly concerned with CRA and removing the restrictions against social enterprise, looking instead at a destinations test. The next one is about enabling private investments via tax incentives, and we're hoping to see the establishment of a multisectoral working group to examine specific proposals.
At SIG we recognize that grants and contributions, along with fundraising, are essential elements of a healthy society. We encourage the committee in its efforts to make that process less burdensome for all involved. We also contend that the extent of the problems of the 21st century require us to think about additional ways to leverage financing to support social purpose work and to tackle these complex challenges.
Many not-for-profit organizations and charities are now run by social entrepreneurs who are seeking new ways of creating social value beyond the traditional fundraised dollars in, social services out. They are joined by their colleagues around the world and the enabling systems that have been created.
In Australia, the Senate recently encouraged the government to incent investments in non-profits through tax measures. In the U.K., they have built on their leadership in this area by establishing Big Society Capital, a £600 million fund from unclaimed bank assets, and have mobilized additional government support. Many provinces, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, are exploring new ways to enable and support social enterprises through enabling legislation.
Again, we applaud the work of the committee in seeking to modernize charitable giving, and we also encourage you to consider looking at other jurisdictions, both inside and outside of Canada, to mobilize more private capital for public good, and ideally to find a made-in-Canada solution to finance the efforts of Canadians seeking to create and enhance social impact.
Thank you.
4 p.m.
The Chair James Rajotte
Thank you very much for your presentation.
We'll now go to members' questions. We'll start with Ms. Nash for a five-minute round.


text:
Call us 7 days a week
Know exactly what you want?
Save time with this quick order form. If you know the catalog/part numbers for the items you wish to purchase, enter them into your cart here. You can also browse the site and add items to your cart from any product page.
Quick Order
Top Categories in Safety & Security
Eyewear Cleaning Accessories
See More
Cartridge Respirators
Disposable Respirators
All Categories
Please select at least one item


text:
Our branded sports balls and equipment is sure to hit a home run with employees and customers! Whether you work in the industry or need a giveaway to promote fun, fitness, or good sportsmanship, ePromos' items will ensure that your message gets across loud and clear. With products for all major sports, our selection of gear is a sure-fire slam-dunk for internal promotions and campaigns. We stock everything from Frisbees to footballs, so choose your all-star product and our team will coach you through the design and customization process.
Put a playful twist on your promos with these eco-friendly custom flyers that are made with up to 25% post-industrial polypropylene.
It's an official 40mm Custom Imprinted Ping Pong Ball.
Not only is this promotional tennis ball pet friendly, it is also similar to those used in professional tournaments and associations.
Score a promotional touchdown with this small inflated promotional football.
Safe indoor foam Roomarang Logo Flyer imprinted with your logo that's fun and easy to use.
Send your promotions soaring with the Funky Foam Flyer Promotional Football.
Custom jump ropes made from woven nylon are a health and fitness giveaway that will get results.
Resistive metal hand grip promotional exerciser with soft EVA grips helps strengthen hand muscles.
Let your logo fly with this custom flyer! Perfect for summer picnics and company outings.
This mini sized custom basketball set with your logo is a slam dunk of a promotional gift.
These full color mini custom flyers may be small in size but they are large in fun!
The Promotional Ping Pong Ball Shooter is a great outdoor or office entertainment device as well as a promotional opportunity.
Logo yoga mat with carrying case is great for yoga, exercise, or take it camping for under your sleeping bag.
People will jump for your logo and stay fit thanks to the calorie counter promotional jump rope.
Your company logo will hover towards new heights at your next event with this Whirly Gig Propeller Promotional Flyer!
Put your company logo on this three bladed Logo Saturn Flying Disk for a unique high flying promotional giveaway.
Let your logo fly with this Globe Folding Promo Flyer with Case! Perfect for summer picnics and company outings!
Enjoy one of America's favorite pastimes with the customized baseball.


text:
Money Market Interest Rates and Mortgage Rates, 2003–2006
1. Rate for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
2. 12-month return for period ending Dec. 31. Source: iMoneyNet, Inc., Westborough, Mass., Money Market Insight, monthly. Web: www.imoneynet.com .
3. Annual averages. Source: Bankrate, Inc., North Palm Beach, Fla., Bank Rate Monitor, weekly.
4. Averages based on daily closing bid yields in secondary market, bank discount basis.5. Averages computed on an issue-date basis; bank discount basis. Source: U.S. Council of Economic Advisors, Economic Indicators, monthly.
6. Effective rate (in the primary market) on conventional mortgages, reflecting fees and charges as well as contract rate and assumed, on the average, repayment at end of ten years. Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board, Rates & Terms on Conventional Home Mortgages, Annual Summary.
Source: Except as noted, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Reserve Bulletin, monthly. From Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2008.


text:
Browse by Creator
Group by: Item Type | No Grouping | Creators | Year of publication, submission, or completion
Jump to: K
Number of items: 1.
Kidd, M. and Quinn, N. (2005) Public participation in southern African watercourses. In: Bruch, C., Jansky, L., Nakayama, M. and Salewicz, K. A., eds. (2005) Public Participation and Governance in International Watercourse Management. United Nations Press, pp. 156-168. ISBN 9280811061 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/8537
This list was generated on Sun Feb 26 02:50:16 2017 GMT.


text:
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Originally posted by Pyrostasis
I gotta say I liked aion when it launched, but just not enough to justify a 15 fee.
For free I will definitely be checking it out on a regular basis.
Same for me. I played beta, and then bought the game for launch and first month, but it began to pall a bit and I didn't want to pay the monthly subscription given that I wasn't going to play much.
I've kept an eye on things, though, and always hoped this option would become available.
Looking forward to trying it out again come next Feb.
I think the game became a lot better when Assault to Balaurea was released, i bought Aion and never subscribed, but this time, i will try it again, it was one of the best pvp experiences i had in a mmorpg. Plus, now i know that i will have a Veteran account.
I think the article could have been written more clearly. As of today Europe is going FTP in February. There is no indication North American is going FTP....yet.
I was needing a new game to play and it looks like a good game to play free. I still have to wait until February but I hope I can play here in South America too.
Exceptional marketing. Guess when the 30-day-free lookie loos depart ToR? Cast the net wide and try to reel them in, it's freakin' genius.
Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
Further proof that forced pvp is a set up for failure. No mmo can survive without catering to pvers.
Originally posted by Piasek
A little more info regarding news.
Aion NA will stay p2p. Aion EU by Gameforge will go f2p to bring more European players to the game.
Won't be long before NA follows.
It will be going free to play in the US too.
I'd go back to playing if it was F2P.
Originally posted by vesavius
Originally posted by Boudewijns
well if it wasnt a pvp oriented game i would love to play it but thats to late now that SWTOR is comming out
By Feb a lot of folks will be done with SWTOR imo.
I'm already done and unsubbed.
Currently playing SWTOR and it's MUCH better than it was at launch.
I don't think the NA version will be able to stay open if they make a f2p version of it it wouldn't last a month I stopped playing around the middle of last year in the NA and the game was suffereing horribly then and were begining to merge server's due to lack of population it was also plagued with bot's and gold seller's as well.
I don't see the NA keeping a p2p version if they're gonna make a f2p version theres just no way it would survive ppl from the NA would ragequit and protest it till they got a free version as well as eu players.
Originally posted by vesavius
1. Not pay to win (I can ignore the cash shop)
2. Full access to all content
3. Fresh servers (with one UK based no less)
Yes please.
1. Cash shop is the only point of going fail to pay.
2. Possibly, but again, there's a cash shop in planning.
3. This is quite possible, especially after the cash shop begins to turn a profit.
Originally posted by wh0astar
Oh snap. I do hope this will go F2P for NA too!
It seems that they are somehow still making money in the NA market off of this game, which surprises me because it is nothing more than a run of the mill F2P grinder from start to finish..
But eh, to each their own..
It will not go F2P in NA until the NA crowd gives them a reason to..
By Feb a lot of folks will be done with SWTOR imo.
Originally posted by echolynfan
Originally posted by vesavius Originally posted by Boudewijns well if it wasnt a pvp oriented game i would love to play it but thats to late now that SWTOR is comming out
Well the game will be f2p but you will pay for a gold pack if you dont, then its impossible to buy a pvp armor cuz you will have 3 days cooldown at instances so you like it or not at 55 lvl you cant do anything at all and believe me with 3 days cooldown at instances you need over a year to take a decent gear at aion


text:
By Adam Armour/The Itawamba County Times
Local firefighters and chili chefs … and likely some firefighting chili chefs, too … will unite this weekend in order to raise money for the family of an injured child.
This Saturday, Jan. 19, the Mantachie Fire Department will be hosting a chili cookoff/firefighter challenge to raise funds for the family of three-year-old Gabe Wiggington, who was severely burned in October and has been hospitalized since then.
Those who believe they pour the best bowl of chili in the area will likely want to show off their culinary skills at the chili cookoff.
Participants may begin setting up at noon at the Greater Mantachie Fire Department. Judging will begin at 4 p.m. While the fire department will provide some basic supplies — bowls, spoons, drinks, crackers and napkins — participants will need to bring their own cookware, table for preparations and heat source. Participants are also invited to bring a tent, if they so please.
Although participants may prepare their food prior to the event, all cooking must be done onsite.
The cost to register for the event is $10. Those who don't figure anyone would want to eat a bowl of chili they prepared, but still want to help the Wiggington family, can purchase a bowl of chili and a drink for $5. All proceeds will go to help the Wiggington family pay for Gabe's medical bills.
Local firemen can help the Wiggington family by participating in the firefighter challenge — an obstacle course that should provide a fair amount of challenge and fun.
Those who want to participate are asked to meet at Mantachie High School no later than 12:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. All firemen will need to bring their full turnout gear and airtanks.
The challenge will begin at 1 p.m.
Participants will be divided into groups of four or five for the course, which will consist of five separate challenges that simulate the kinds of tests firefighters might experience in the field.
After the challenge, participants are invited to head over to the chili cookoff.
The cost to register for the firefighter challenge is $25 per participant.
Wiggington suffered severe burns on more than 60 percent of his body after fiery chemicals were accidentally spilled atop him. He remained hospitalized in a medically-induced coma for more than two months.
Wiggington is currently hospitalized at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Hospital, where he is recovering slowly but steadily.
For more information on Gabe or to send his family some support, visit his Facebook page at "Prayers for Gabe."


text:
- Home
- Units
- OSU Shared Services
- Policies & Procedures
- Contact Us
General University Policies: This page provides access to those policies established by the University to apply to faculty, staff, and students at Oregon State University. Contact the Office of Human Resources at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have questions.
Administrative Rules: Oregon State University rules have been adopted by formal rule-making procedures of the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and the State Board of Higher Education, the statutory governing board of the Oregon University System (OUS). These rules are now published on the OSU Policies and Standards web site. Some OSU Administrative Rules are included in the menu below.
Student Life Policies & Regulations: Choosing to join the Oregon State University community obligates each member to a code of responsible behavior. Individuals and Student Organizations are expected to observe the policies, rules, and requirements of Oregon State University as well as laws of municipalities and counties, the State of Oregon, the United States of America and, when in another country, that country. The Student Conduct Code establishes community standards and procedures necessary to maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning, in keeping with the educational objectives of Oregon State University. This code is based on the assumption that all persons must treat one another with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive.


text:
Each week, I will be posting my full Rite Aid match ups over at Frugal Living NW. Click here to start planning your shopping trip.
This looks like a great week with free Dove products, Thermacare heat patches, good prices on diapers and baby care items and much more!
I do occasional updates during the week on new deals, sneak peeks for the coming week or my personal shopping trips. I always post on Facebook and Twitter when I do these updates, make sure to follow me so you don't miss anything!
I can't wait to hear about your shopping trips this week!
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you click on these links, you are supporting this blog. Thanks!


text:
Showing 1-13 of 13 items found in History
- Sort by:
- <
- 1
- >
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
Step back in time and explore historic New Salem just as Lincoln knew it. This meticulously reconstructed 1830s village is where Lincoln lived as a young adult, studied law and began politics. Everything from the people to the blacksmith's workshop gives visitors a glimpse into what pioneer life was really like when young, burly Abe was throwing down his axe. Open 7 days a week.
Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District is included on the National Register of Historic Places and has many outstanding examples of architectural styles.
Climb aboard the Trolley, sit back and relax as we bring the history of historic Petersburg Illinois and the surrounding area to you. We will take you past several points of interest along your journey back in history. Petersburg is rich in Victorian Homes, most of which were built in the 1860's and 1870's. During your journey into history, you will be entertained by points of interest along the way. We will stop for a short while in downtown Petersburg. At this time, you may choose to disembark and enjoy the downtown area on foot. There are a variety of shops and eateries to wander through. Don't worry, the trolley will return to pick you up. Your ticket includes a round trip back to Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site. The Trolley runs on an hourly schedule. Consult with your conductor as to the return pick up times as well as the time of the last trolley of the day. Charter Available.
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
Has electronic audio narrated dioramas that depict Abe the railsplitter, the self-taught scholar, the story teller, the lawyer and the politician.
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
The premier on-site archaeological museum, located 45 miles southwest of Peoria, interprets the 12,000 year history of American Indian cultures in Illinois through artifacts, interpretive exhibits, major multi-image productions, hands-on activities and a variety of public events in a rural setting.
One of the last remaining markers erected in 1922 marks the 8th Judicial Circuit on which Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
CITY:San Jose
See the local Historical Society's authentic preservation of an 1800s school and town jail. Tours by appointment.
Menard County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1890 Victorian building, the Menard County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and artifacts related to Menard County.
The Historic Marbold Farmstead is a treasured jewel in Menard County, Illinois. This was the central hub of the Marbold family farmland holdings, which consisted of over 4,000 acres. It was virtually self-sufficient, with several barns, dairy, chicken house, smoke house, ice house, boiler house and pump house. The original house, called Elmwood, was build in 1850 by John Marbold, a German immigrant and prominent Greenview farmer and businessman. Restoration efforts are underway. Located at 21722 State Hwy. 29 near Greenview.
The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, is located at Oakland Cemetery. Her tombstone bears an inscription written by poet Edgar Lee Masters, who is burried nearby.
The historic flight of the Vin Fiz was the first air crossing over the United States. A marker located at the Dunlap House indicates the spot where the small airplane landed in Middletown on October 9,1911.
This library is located in the town's old jailhouse, and still features the original cells. Feel free to take a book and curl up in your favorite cell.
CITY:New Holland
- <
- 1
- >


text:
Felony arrests
Drugs — Sylvester House, 77, of Portland, Ore. Oregon State police Monday arrested House on two counts of possession of a controlled substance and felon in possession of a weapon. He was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on $5,000 bail.
Drugs — Ozzie Olearie Allen, 35, of the 700 block of Diamond Street, Medford. Allen Tuesday made her initial appearance in Jackson County Circuit Court on charges of possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. She was booked into jail and released on her own recognizance.
Drugs — Lonnie Charles Croghan, Jr., 36, of the 2700 block of Merriman Road, Medford. Central Point police Tuesday arrested Croghan on charges of possession of methamphetamine, failure to appear on a charge of disorderly conduct and a probation violation for possession of methamphetamine. He was lodged in jail without bail.
Drugs — Michelle Lynn Hendricks, 28, of the 1300 block of West Main Street, Medford. Medford police Tuesday arrested Hendrick on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was lodged in jail without bail.


text:
BlackWing Farms Home Alone Spray relieves fears and worries associated with separation anxiety, new adoptions, and new additions. For dogs, cats and horses. Read More
Home Alone for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Relieves fears and worries associated with separation anxiety, new adoptions, and new additions. Take the fear, drama, and worry out of your pets day. Excellent for your vacations and boarding facilities. For dogs, cats, and horses.
Flower essences of Arnica, Gorse, Iroquois Sweetgrass, Yarroe, Star Tulip, Star of Bethlehem, Clematis, Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Impatiens, 12,000 GrandFathers and homeopathic Arnica and Aconitum.
Flower essences improve problematic behavior, attitudes, emotions, and patterns of learning. Essences are simple, effective, and highly successful because they go to the root cause of mental and emotional problems.
Directions: For best results shake well. Place 2-6 sprays 2-4 times daily in animal's drinking water, in treats, food, or mist environment. Use within 3 months of opening. Store in cool, dry place.
Entirely plant-based. No side effects. No chemicals.
- Brand: BlackWing Farms
- Form: Spray
- Size: 2 oz
Reviews (1)
"Delivers as Promised!!!"
We are a rescue group that has relied on Black Wing Farms products for many years. We start all new 'furkids' who show any signs of anxiety or nervousness on Home Alone - and have found it to be the 'go to' product we trust and use! You can use this product with confidence! Home Alone can be used in combination with other Black Wing Farms, like Drama Trauma, Calm Balm, Confidence and Fresh Start, all products we use and appreciate!
You May Also Like
$25.95 to $237.51


text:
Research, Charts & Company Announcements
Research Tree provides access to ongoing research coverage, media content and regulatory news on ZILLOW GROUP INC - A. We currently have 0 research reports from 0 professional analysts.
Frequency of research reports
Research reports on
Providers covering
Morning Note
21 Feb 17
Lighthouse Group* (LGT): Middle Britain growth (CORP) | Utilitywise* (UTW): Double-digit sales growth (CORP) | Trakm8* (TRAK): Earnings expectations cut again (CORP) | dotDigital* (DOTC): Myriad growth opportunities (CORP) | Artilium* (ARTA): Five-year Telenet deal secured and prepaid (CORP) | Netcall* (NET): Cloud investment pays off (CORP)
Industry fundamentals remain positive
21 Feb 17
The Biotech Growth Trust (BIOG) is a specialist vehicle, aiming to generate long-term capital growth via investment in global biotech stocks. Following a particularly volatile period for the biotech industry, where concerns about drug pricing and investor risk aversion have weighed heavily on stock prices, the managers are hopeful that greater clarity regarding US healthcare policy will lead to continued improved performance of biotech stocks. Industry fundamentals remain attractive, including continued innovation and valuations are very supportive, which offers the potential for higher industry merger and acquisition activity.
Lloyds, Best Of The Banks
23 Feb 17
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LLOY) reported a strong result for FY-16, which has allowed it to pay a special dividend, plus has encouraged the UK government to reduce its stake in the bank to below 5%. Lloyds' acquisition of the MBNA credit card business is proceeding on track, with all key M&A metrics being well satisfied. The outlook for Lloyds' capital base, its profitability and thus the dividend prospects have all improved. This encourages us to ascribe a Buy rating to the stock, with a target price of 80p per share, derived from a prospective Price / Book value of 1.3x and a P/E ratio of 13x which we think are justifiable ratios.
Marked confidence in profitability resilience
22 Feb 17
LBG posted a good set of results at the operating level. Management showed its confidence in the group's ability to protect its indecent profitability levels over the next three years by recommending an increased ordinary dividend and the payment of a special dividend, and by setting a stable return on required equity objectives.
Middle Britain growth
21 Feb 17
The Company has achieved our 2017 estimate in 2016 with EBITDA of £2.2m, up 37% on 2015. We upgrade our estimates by 10% at the EBITDA level in 2017. If the shares traded even at the lower end of comparators, they would trade at 17p. We expect the share price to reach our upgraded 17p price target in the short term. Few companies enjoy the unique positioning which Lighthouse has to benefit from the assets of Middle Britain.
N+1 Singer - Morning Song 21-02-2017
21 Feb 17
Abzena (ABZA LN) Contract bookings strong; US costs higher than expected | City of London Investment Group (CLIG LN) Earnings and interim dividend in line, some modest growth in FuM | dotdigital Group (DOTD LN) Good H1; broadening avenues of growth | Grafenia (GRA LN) Weak print volumes | Vernalis (VER LN) Interims highlight increasing Tuzistra™ scrip volume


text:
Herve Leger Helene Suede & Leather Platform Sandal
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 265596
Synonymous with glamour and sensuality, Herve Leger by Max Azria captures the allure of a modern powerful woman. With a trendy design, the Helene is the perfect addition to your summer shoe collection.
- Suede & leather upper
- Ankle strap with an adjustable buckle
- Cutout details
- Almond toe
- Fully lined in leather
- ½" platform, 4¼" heel
- Leather sole
- Made in Italy
- View more Women's Herve Leger Shoes
- Online Exclusive!
By: Nics722
Location: New York
September 20, 2013
Super narrow
"I was so excited to find these shoes at such a fantastic price. I normally wear a 38 but went up half a size just to be safe. They just arrived and I cannot even get half of my foot into them. I thought for sure the wrong size was sent but I checked and sure enough they are a 38.5 I don't have a wide foot so I don't know how on earth anyone is supposed to fit into them. Such a shame but they are going back. I don't even think going up a size would help."
By: NoName1234
Location: PA
March 13, 2013
Impossibly Narrow!
"This looks like a Barbie shoe. I have never seen a shoe with a narrower sole. I don't know who they are designed to fit. Wanted to love them, but they are going back tomorrow.Forced to assign at least one star, but I can't imagine anyone would wear this sandal."
Click anywhere to close this.