text: Plants and wildflowers of Rottnest Island Prior to separation from the mainland, Rottnest Island would have had the same range of plants found today on the adjacent mainland, where about 1,500 native species flourish. The sea level rose above present levels on two occasions, about 5,500 and 2,500 years ago. As a result, Rottnest was partly submerged and became 11 small islands. Exposure to salt and wind eliminated hundreds of species at that time so that today there are only about 140 indigenous species left on the Island. However, fossil remains show that tuart, marri, jarrah, banksia and she-oaks once grew there. The plants that remain are all hardy and are able to withstand the exposure of the Island and adapt to high salinity levels. Along the coastline plants known as "sea rocket" (a widely distributed beach plant), spinifex and the aromatic wild rosemary can be found. On the grassy plain there is a dominant tussock grass interspersed with prickle lily, the mauve and yellow coloured stilt plants and the blue Rottnest daisy, also known as the blue lace flower. On the salt lake shores an array of salt-water tolerant plants such as samphires, halosarcia, the broadleaf grey salt bush, sedges and templetonia can be found. In addition to Rottnest Island's three native woodland species (the Rottnest Island Pine, Melaleuca lanceolata and Acacia rostellifra) there are many introduced varieties such as Norfolk Island pines, Morton Bay figs, Aleppo pines, olive trees, palm trees and tuarts. Other introduced plants include two varieties of onion weeds that are primary colonisers and a Mediterranean grass (Lagurus ovatus), commonly known as hare's tail grass. A well known flower native to Rottnest Island, the Rottnest daisy (Trachymene coerulea), is actually a member of the carrot family, although it resembles a true daisy in its form. The Rottnest daisy is only found in the wild in Western Australia, although it is now grown througout the world as an ornamental garden plant. Early descriptions of Rottnest Island flora are inconsistent. In 1658 a Dutch sea captain, Samuel Volkersen, described the Island as "well wooded". In 1696, another Dutch sea captain, Willem De Vlamingh, who walked towards the centre of the Island, recorded "bare rocky soils and fine plains". In 1822, a few years before the Swan River colony was first established, James Cunningham, a botanist, described the Island as covered with Rottnest Island Pine trees and Melaleuca. A few years after colonisation, in 1835, Thomas Bradford Wilson, a stockman living on the Island, referred to hummocks and sandhills devoid of vegetation. European settlers quickly changed the landscape of Rottnest. Land was cleared and tracks made. Firewood was gathered, especially for the salt works, and the Island was repeatedly burned. Aboriginal prisoners often used fires as an aid in hunting quokkas. In the late 1920s the quokka population was protected and began to soar, grazing heavily on the palatable Acacia rostellifera. The impact of fire and quokka grazing has resulted in a tremendous reduction in the Island's forest cover. It is estimated that in 1919 about half the Island (950ha) was covered with native Acacia rostellifra. By 1941 this had shrunk to 400ha, and by 1974 only 130ha (6.8 per cent) of the Island remained naturally wooded. The last 6,000 years have probably seen 90 per cent of the plant species on Rottnest Island eliminated by salt, wind and sand. The past 150 years have been marked by fire and wood collecting by man, and the last 50 years by heavy grazing by quokkas. Today, the Rottnest Island Authority is actively "re-greening" the Island. Planned restoration of the Island's woodlands is occurring. Rottnest Island pine (Callitris preissii) and Rottnest Island tea tree (Melaleuca lanceolata) seedlings are being planted, as well as direct seeding to both of these and other species of plants native to Rottnest. Planted areas are protected from quokkas by fencing. Areas on the Island are selected, fenced against quokkas and then either planted or seeded in winter or allowed to regenerate naturally.


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Strike Plan for Parkrose School DistrictPosted: April 17, 2012 | Author: kmcdade | Filed under: News | Leave a comment »
NOTE: This plan has now been updated. See separate post.
As a parent of Parkrose students, I received the following email from the district at 5:22 p.m.today:
Dear Parkrose Parents, Guardians and Community,
In an effort to communicate with the parents, guardians and community of the Parkrose School District, we are sending you both an email and a letter in the mail regarding our Tentative Strike Plan for the students of the Parkrose School District. The Parkrose Faculty Association notified the District that they would be conducting a strike on April 25th.
As you know, the District and PFA have been bargaining for almost a year for many hours. Yesterday, we met for another 14 hours in our fifth mediation session. While the parties seemed to agree on a majority of the workload issues, the sticking point continues to be about finance. We will be having our 6th state mediated session this Thursday at 6:00 pm to try to settle this contract in order to avoid the unfortunate occurrence of a strike. This morning, the Board voted unanimously to implement the final offer presented to the Association which we also sent to you in an email last week. A full copy of the final offer will be up on our home page tonight. We are trying hard to give you all the up to date information so we can keep everyone informed. Our desire is to settle the contract but it takes both sides for this to occur. We are hopeful each and every time we meet that this will be accomplished and we are confident that we will get there. We also know that a strike is bad for everyone and can damage school districts and communities for many, many years to come.
Below is the Tentative Strike Plan. I need everyone to know that it may change and it will certainly be more detailed with time. Locations are to be determined. Hopefully, we will never need it.
Week One: April 25, 26 and 27: No students.
Week Two: April 30-May 4: Day Care provided for students K-3 plus siblings, special education for all eligible students K-12 and varsity sports. Middle school and high school students will have breakfast, lunch and dinner snack available.
Week Three: May 7-May 11: Day care continues for students K-3 plus siblings, special education all grades, regular school for grades K-2, seniors and varsity sports. Middle school and high school students will have breakfast, lunch and dinner snack available.
Week Four: Full school all grades, all students. All staff required to be at work.
We are in the process of lining up qualified substitutes and working out about a million details which will continue to flow to you mostly through email. We are sending this message to the school secretaries who will forward it to all parents. We will continue to do that. At times, we will also be mailing information home through the post office to get the best communication coverage.
I know that this tentative plan doesn't answer everything but I wanted to share with you just what we have done so far. I know that this communication may raise more questions than answers. Please send your questions to us and we will do the best that we can to answer them.
Just a final note that strike days are NOT furlough days. Furloughs will be different days. During strike days, all other staff are required to be at work.
We will continue to keep you informed.
The hope of the Parkrose School District is that this is one plan we will never have to implement.
Karen Gray
Parkrose Schools
Dr. Karen F. Gray
Parkrose School District
(503) 408 2135
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4 Stocks for the Long Run
William is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
According to Ben Graham, there are two types of people who deal in the stock market: the speculator and the investor.
Speculators are like gamblers spending their days at a computer trying to zig the daily price zags of the stock market, treating it like a day at the race track, and diluting gains (if any) with brokerage commissions and capital gain taxes.
Investors, on the other hand, want to own the business behind the ticker for the long term. Their favorite holding period, in Warren Buffett's words, is "forever." According to Buffettology, investors look for enterprises with high barriers to entry (a wide moat), few competitors, and "toll bridge operators" (companies on which other businesses and consumers rely to survive). Here are four companies that investors can hold for the long-term.
Walt Disney
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), a company founded by Walt Disney nearly a century ago, started out as a producer of cartoons surrounding characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, and grew into the multi-billion dollar entertainment conglomerate we all know today. In recent years, Disney has positioned itself as a sci-fi and fantasy powerhouse, and now, other studios' "go to" company for special effects.
The Pixar acquisition gave Disney the ability to produce fresh new animated films that go beyond the traditional Disney characters. The acquisition of Marvel gave Disney ownership of a whole universe of characters on which to base movies, comics, and toys. The more recent acquisition of Lucasfilm not only gave Walt Disney ownership of arguably the greatest sci-fi saga of all time, Star Wars, but also access to Lucasfilm's state-of-the-art Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects shop often employed by Disney and its competitors in making sci-fi and fantasy films.
Demographics also come into play when looking at Disney's future. Generation Xers, a demographic overlooked by the media, grew up watching Star Wars and collecting Marvel comics. Nostalgia hasn't faded as this group grows older, and Disney wants to capitalize as this generation advances professionally and gains affluence. Gen Xers are willing to spend money on tickets to Marvel and Star Wars films, as well as the subsequent books and toys surrounding them.
Recent market jitters stemming from a decline in Disney's advertising revenue due to the elections sent this stock down roughly 6% to around $47 per share; however, a forward P/E of 12 gives this stock a better entry point.
Union Pacific
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) fits the classic definition of a company with a wide moat, few competitors, and toll bridge status. Union Pacific, a railroad company operating exclusively in the west, owns a vast and expensive railroad infrastructure that few companies can afford to build. Union Pacific only lists Berkshire Hathaway's Burlington Northern Santa FE as a competitor. If a business has a product they want to ship quickly and efficiently across the vastness of the American west, Union Pacific provides one of the few choices to do so.
Union Pacific has a diverse revenue stream. Its growth in the automotive, chemical, and inter-modal segments more than offsets the decline in its coal and agricultural segments. It pays to have diversity, even in a single stock.
Union Pacific's stock price of $122 per share gives this company a forward P/E of 13, making this company a cheap buy.
Global beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) makes and bottles traditional sodas such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta. It also produces market leading "non-sparkling" brands, such as Dasani bottled water and Minute Maid orange juice.
Coca-Cola possesses a wide moat, and the company has few large scale competitors. A vast distribution network, brand name recognition, and the hard to duplicate taste of its sodas make it difficult for competitors to produce a comparable quality product at a cheap price. Certain chain restaurants serve only Coca-Cola products. Coca-Cola possess so much market share that retail chains feel compelled to carry them or lose a significant chunk of business.
Coca-Cola has a solid future. Its CEO offers clear goals for doubling system revenue and expanding margins in his "Vision 2020" plan. The company is also facing challenges from the healthy lifestyles movement head on with education and marketing of "healthy" non-sparkling beverages such as bottled water and juices. Coca-Cola's robust growth in its non-sparkling segment compliments its slower growth in the traditional soda brands.
Coca-Cola's stock price has declined roughly 9% from its 52 week high of $40, as of this writing, giving it a forward P/E of around 17. This fairly-valued company has significant upside potential.
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), a global restaurant with over 30,000 locations, makes eating out more convenient throughout the world. Only one other restaurant company operates on the scale of McDonald's, and that's Yum! Brands. McDonalds' golden arches give the company unique brand recognition that can't be duplicated. McDonald's provides high quality food at low prices and introduces new products to keep consumer interest.
McDonald's recently experienced a global decline of 2% in its same store sales due to increased competitive pressures from Wendy's, Burger King and Yum! Brands, pounding McDonald's stock price down to around $85 per share as of this writing. McDonald's owns the resources to overcome the slump. The balance sheet in its most recent form 10-Q indicates the company has more than $2 billion in cash. Its forward P/E of 15 represents a good entry point for this stock.
Unique brand names, expensive infrastructure, and few competitors give these companies superior long term growth potential. No one can create another Star Wars. Not too many companies can build the thousands of miles of rail infrastructure in Union Pacific's possession. McDonald's brand name recognition and high quality food will make McDonald's a premier stopping place for fast food for years to come. Companies like these can be bought and held for decades, adding to your wealth along the way.
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We ate at Nick and Nora's five nights out of the eight to escape that awful dining room. I think of it (the main dining room) as similar to a fast food restaurant at a truck stop. Anything goes, food is nothing special at all, bar servers were terrible. The waiters were prompt but seemed harried - I am not surprised. The hostess precious did not even greet us as we entered.
Trivia was fun. We met some nice guys from our area. The fitness center was crowded but adequate.
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How Good Is Your School System?
When you become a parent, you become interested in schools, even if your child's formal education won't begin for years. (Or even if your child is still just a twinkle in your eye!) Answer these questions to find out whether your school district will offer your future student the best opportunity.
(It may be helpful to visit the school in question or its website before answering these questions. Don't worry, we'll still be here when you get back!)
Question 1 of 10
Does your child's elementary school offer physical education, music, art, library, foreign language, and technology classes?
|All of these subjects are offered, some of them more than once a week.
|Most of these are taught, usually once a week.
|Some of these classes are offered.
Question 2 of 10
When you walk into the school your child attends (or will attend), your overall impression of the building is that it is:
|A little worn, but fairly tidy; timely exhibits demonstrate student achievement
|Somewhat neglected and grungy; displays are sparse or aged
|Well-maintained and clean; fresh artwork, awards, and bulletins are posted with pride
Question 3 of 10
At your child's school last year, how many students were assigned to each kindergarten classroom?
|10 to 18
|26 or more
|19 to 25
Question 4 of 10
At your school, the parent-teacher organization sponsors meetings, educational enrichment opportunities (like student assemblies), family activities (such as International Night or Spring Carnival), and fundraisers:
|Rarely, if ever
Question 5 of 10
The middle school that your child will attend has a GreatSchools rating (available at greatschools.net) that falls in the range of:
|Six to seven
|One to five
|Eight to 10
Question 6 of 10
How do teacher salaries in your district compare with salaries offered by surrounding districts? (School districts typically post their salary schedules on their websites, often under "employment/job opportunities" or "teachers." Otherwise, call the school district and request a copy of the teacher salary scale.)
|Salaries are somewhat higher than those earned by teachers in nearby systems.
|Salaries are about the same as those earned by teachers in nearby systems.
|Salaries somewhat lower than those earned by teachers in nearby systems.
Question 7 of 10
Your school's School Data Direct profile (available at schooldatadirect.org) reports that the Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment percentage at your child's school is:
|10 percent to 19 percent
|20 percent to 29 percent
|0 percent to 9 percent
|Over 30 percent
Question 8 of 10
Looking at the state testing results for your child's middle school on the same School Data Direct profile, you find that the percentage of students testing at or above the proficient level in math and reading:
|Is about the same as the state average
|Exceeds the state average
|Falls below the state average
Question 9 of 10
Looking at the state testing results for your child's high school (again from schooldatadirect.org), you find that the percentage of students testing at or above the proficient level in math and English:
|Falls below the state average
|Exceeds the state average
|Is about the same as the state average
Question 10 of 10
Newsweek magazine's annual listing of America's Top Public High Schools shows that your child's future high school:
|Ranks as one of the best 1,300 high schools in the country
|Is not rated as one of the top 1,300 high schools in the United States
|Not only places in the top 1,300 schools, but also earns an "E&E" (Equity & Excellence) score of over 50 percent


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Tag Archives: Vaccine
Humanitarian Imperialism: From Hookworm Treatment to Polio Vaccines
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MINUSTAH's Cholera Kleptocracy Prepares to Stay in Haiti (English|Portuguese)
By Dady Chery, Haiti Chery | News Junkie Post. The great majority of Haitians categorically reject the UN force, and Haiti's Senate passed a resolution in September 2011 that called for withdrawal of the troops by October 2012. Nevertheless, the groundwork was carefully laid for renewal of the UN mandate. With a $676.70 million budget at stake, the disregard for democracy is total. (English | Portuguese)
Poor Children as Big Pharma's Lab Rats
By K. S. Harikrishnan, IPS | Staff, Rediff Business. American pharmaceutical companies, taking advantage of a Congressional provision called The Pediatric Exclusivity Provision, have been carrying out clinical trials in poor and developing countries where the drugs might never be available. In India there were over 2,000 deaths in the last four years from serious-adverse events (SAE) during clinical trials, many of which were illegally done without consent. These deaths and a recent discovery of drug testing on Bhopal gas victims have ignited the wrath of rights activists and prompted prominent legal institutions to begin to tighten the country's drug regulation laws.
Pentavalent Vaccines Promoted by WHO Despite Deaths of Healthy Children – Part II, Haiti
By Emmanuel Bruno Marino, AlterPresse | All-India Drug Action Network | Translations by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. Within two months of the start of a campaign of vaccination with pentavalent vaccine in India by the World Health Organization (WHO), four healthy inoculated children died. Nevertheless, on April 16, 2012 Haiti announced that it would introduce the pentavalent vaccine Quinvaxem into its national immunization program at a cost U.S. $11 million. Expanded Vaccination Program Director Dr. Ronald Jean Cadet says the vaccinations will make up for "a lack of sanitary control over foreigners who can travel with these viruses into the country." (English | French)
Pentavalent Vaccines Promoted by WHO Despite Deaths of Healthy Children – Part I, Asia
All-India Drug Action Network open letter | Ranjit Devraj, IPS | Haiti Chery. Pentavalent vaccines were introduced in India last year by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite the widespread concern over their safety, efficacy and cost, India's central health ministry approved their inclusion in its universal immunisation programme for seven provinces. Eminent pediatrician Jacob Puliyel likened the unpredictable deaths in vaccinated children to the penicillin sensitivity reaction and said it borders on criminality to be administering pentavalents to children without first testing them for hypersensitivity.
Piarroux: Haiti Epidemic Could Be Gone in Months, Vaccination Target St Marc Has No Cholera
By Dady Chery, Haiti Chery (English) | Renaud Piarroux and Claire Hedon, Priorite Sante (French). Contrary to the daily predictions of mayhem from the mainstream press about Haiti's cholera epidemic, Dr. Renaud Piarroux, who has access to up-to-date medical information and laboratory results about the epidemic, says it is waning and now exists only as a series of clusters in the North of the country. Based on his extensive experience in controlling epidemics of tropical diseases, he adds that cholera could be completely eradicated from Haiti in a few months, but not by the oral vaccination campaign promoted by Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population. (English | French)
Reggae from Tiken Jah Fakoly: On a Tout Compris – It's All Very Clear
By Tiken Jah Fakoly, You Tube (courtesy of KZoubeidi) | Wikipedia (biography) | Ados (lyrics) | Introduction by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. Tiken Jah Fakoly is a musician who originates from the Ivory Coast and describes his mission as being "to wake up the consciences." His lyrics speak for the voiceless. This fantastic song came to Haiti Chery's attention via reader HenryG, in response to news of Haiti's vaccine trial on poor women and children, along with the message "MINUSTAH (THE NGO TRASH CAN!!!)". Indeed: we get it. It's all very clear.
In PIH Oral Cholera Vaccine Trial, Rights of Haitians Should be Respected
By Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. A medical trial in Haiti — presumably of the oral cholera vaccine Shanchol — on poor women and children is being presented as a vaccination campaign. To avoid possible abuse it is essential that the Declaration of Helsinki guidelines be followed. The medical trial should be monitored by a panel of impartial observers; potential medical subjects should be advised of their rights, including the fact that they are entitled to informed consent, health monitoring, and participation that is voluntary, without coercion and with the option to withdraw at any time. UPDATES: April 12, Additional information about involvement of Harvard scientists in promoting oral vaccines for Haiti. April 17, Information on Shanta's manufacture of the pentavalent vaccine Shan5 recommended for recall and destruction by the World Health Organization.
Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects
By the World Medical Association. Guidelines for all research on humans include a requirement to inform potential human subjects of their right to abstain or withdraw consent at any time. Potential subjects must be informed of the purpose, methods, funding sources, conflicts of interest and benefits of the research, as well as the risks of possible side effects. The guidelines also require researchers and their publishers to supply complete and accurate information on their findings, including negative results. (English | French)
Are Stealth Oral Cholera Vaccines in Haiti's Recently 'Expanded Program of Immunization'?
By Aline Sainsoivil, Le Matin | Translation and editorial comment by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) presented a plan to strengthen its "Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI)" at a meeting on Monday, March 12, with UN organizations UNICEF, PAHO, and WHO. Might this strengthened EPI involve a plan to administer oral cholera vaccines? (English | French)
Pioneering Cholera Scientist Gives Thumbs Down to Oral Vaccines Promoted for Haiti
By Rashid Haider, Haiti Chery. Prof. Richard A. Finkelstein, an eminent microbiologist and Nobel-Prize nominee for his pioneering studies on cholera, advises that for cholera "the best solution resides in providing safe drinking water and sewage disposal." In Dec 2010, alarmed by the oral vaccination plans for Haiti, he wrote to the health officials, including Jon Andrus, the Deputy Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) that the proposed use of Dukoral was "a useless and expensive waste of resources." This vaccine was not adopted, but a campaign immediately started for the use of Shanchol, another questionable oral cholera vaccine. (English | French)
No Cholera Death for One Year Where Cuban-Led Medical Teams Work
By Staff, Granma | Editorial comment by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. Cuban-led medical teams recently reported an entire year without death among cholera patients treated by Cuban physicians and Latin American Medical School (ELAM) graduates in Haiti. Since the start of the epidemic, a combined approach of epidemiological surveillance for cholera and community education has resulted in a 3.6 times lower death rate for the Cuban-led medics than all other medical groups working in Haiti.


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The war of words between the National Hockey League and Jim Balsillie continues amidst a report this week that several NHL teams have approached the Research In Motion billionaire about a possible sale or minority partnership.
"The commissioner made it very clear he does not want Jim in the league under any circumstances.period," Balsillie's advisor Richard Rodier told TSN on Wednesday.
Rodier's remarks came in light of a National Post report that eight ownership groups - including the Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars - have engaged in talks and negotiations with Balsillie.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly was quick to address the quote from Balsillie's camp, maintaining that the league's decisions on the matter are based on what the owners want.
"That certainly is inconsistent with anything I have ever heard the commissioner say," Daly told TSN on Wednesday.
"Ultimately, Mr. Balsillie's ability to be an owner in the NHL will depend on his ability to find an existing owner who wants to sell him a team, and his ability to persuade the 29 other team owners - his prospective partners - that he would be a good owner and good partner in the league venture. That's not something the Commissioner decides. Maybe Mr. Rodier would be better off confining his comments to subject matters as to which he might have some small level of knowledge; this subject isn't one of them."
Balsillie has been unsuccessful in two attempts to buy an existing NHL franchise.
TSN.ca previews what to expect out of the NHL's 30 teams as we count down to puck drop. Check daily for team previews and updates on each Canadian franchise leading up to Oct. 8.
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Yellow Creek and its North Fork are about 17 miles long. The watershed covers 31 square miles. Yellow Creek drains east into the Cuyahoga River.
The Friends of Yellow Creek began as the Yellow Creek Watershed Committee. It was created in January, 2006, by a Resolution of Bath Township as a citizen group to ensure the preservation and protection of the Yellow Creek and its tributaries. It is guided by the strategies in The Yellow Creek Watershed Action Plan created by the Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization ("NEFCO").
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To preserve, protect and enhance the aesthetic, physical, and biological integrity of the Yellow Creek Watershed.
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Yellow Creek is a tributary of the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio. It has been rated as one of only two high water-quality tributaries of the Cuyahoga River, but it is also threatened by effects of development. Recent data indicate that water quality may be declining.
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A man and his 3-month-old son are dead Sunday morning, after the man shot the infant and then killed himself.
Investigators say it was a murder-suicide that left first responders in tears -- and it has family members asking why.
Officers responded to a home near Arizona Avenue and Ray Road on Sunday at about 2 a.m. A spokesperson for Chandler Police says officers found 25-year-old Rajneesh Saini dead inside a vehicle with his son on his lap.
The two had been attending a family get-together until Saini brought the boy out to the vehicle and shot the infant and then himself.
Police say Saini's girlfriend is the mother of the baby. They are from Tempe and were visiting her family at the Chandler home.
"For an unknown reason he took his son, walked out to the car and did this horrible deed," said Chandler Police Detective Seth Tyler.
The first 911 call came from someone inside the home almost immediately after the incident.
"The caller was very frantic, said an adult male had just committed suicide and had also killed an infant... just a very traumatic event. When officers arrived on scene, obviously understandably family was outside, they were extremely frantic, very upset."
Detectives are trying to figure out what led to this murder-suicide.
A medical examination will help determine if there may have been any alcohol or drugs in the Saini's system.
Det. Tyler said, however, "We didn't get any indication there was any excessive drinking or anything that would have contributed to him doing this."
A sign on the family's door reads, "No comment, please respect our family's privacy at this difficult time."
The infant's name hasn't been released.
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Canyon Creek - Square One
- Address:
299 Rathburn Rd. West
Mississauga, ON L5B 4C1Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canyon Creek - Square One
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.canyoncreekrestaurant.ca/
- Phone: 9052793342x
- Hours of Operation:
LUNCH: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; DINNER: Sunday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 12:00am
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Comfort Food, Steakhouse
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Canyon Creek - Square One
Rediscover the Canyon Creek menu. Try some of the new delicious dishes coming from our kitchen, like our Avocado and Bacon Salad, Jail Island Salmon Salad, Fish Tacos and Brown Butter Pickerel. Is your mouth watering yet? Canyon Creek, we're more than a steak house.Continued
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Canyon Creek - Square One reviews from OpenTable diners
96 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.2
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (51)good for groups (37)romantic (33)fit for foodies (28)great for lunch (27)neighborhood gem (25)great for outdoor dining (18)notable wine list (17)late-night find (13)kid-friendly (13)hot spot (9)great for brunch (8)vibrant bar scene (7)scenic view (2)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/29/2014Although the meal was good, it was dissapointing to see that there was no longer any lamb selections on the menu.Special Features:
- Usually great foodBerriAnaDined on 9/27/2014Usually great food but this time wasn't that good. The chocolate molten lava cake was basically frozen in the middle and I was looking forward to that prior to my reservation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fantastichard2pleasemeDined on 9/26/2014I couldnt be more pleased with the staff , service and the food. I now consider it my number restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome lunch spotMiharDined on 9/22/2014I love the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in a friends home. I will continue to return. The lunch sandwiches were amazing. Service was well-timed and friendly, and priced well.Special Features:
- noise causes lackluster service!!YummaliciousDined on 9/20/2014Tasty food! We never felt rushed and enjoyed the time with our friends. Because tables are so close together, our waiter appeared not to have heard my husbands order and brought the wrong meal. A correct meal was replaced; however because the wait was so long to replace the meal, my husband ate his meal well after all of us had finished ours. It also took the waiter a long time to understand our drink orders. The orders were not difficult - 3 lattes and 1 tea!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A premium dining experience24theshowDined on 9/20/2014Once again a valued experience. The staff are exceptional and the food is great. This was my third visit and you are still at the top of my list for places to go for dinner.Special Features:
- Great AtmosphereGr8organzaDined on 9/18/2014Everytime I eat here, it's a great experience. The food is lovely, the staff are nice/friendly and the vibe is romantic/chill. Great place for a romantic dinner or business meeting overall.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An enjoyable visit!MichaelDined on 9/15/2014Really enjoyed their Peppercorn Steak. It was actually peppercorn crusted, unlike some other peppercorn steaks I've had elsewhere. I was quite pleased with the quality of food on this visit, and the hostess was especially friendly and pleasant. She warned us that the main dining room had a large group in it and that the noise level might be a little high, but we stay in the dining room regardless (rather than the bar area) and the noise was fine. I like the atmosphere at this place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- generic review titlegenericuserDined on 9/15/2014This location provided an excellent dining experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our favourite!gpeallDined on 9/13/2014This restaurant offers a great menu, excellent food and service! Its our favourite for celebrating special events because its 100% reliable with food quality and service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- business lunchLawMCLDined on 9/10/2014suitable for business lunch steak salad was OK service was good
- Good steak house in MississaugabebitongVIPDined on 8/30/2014We love food and we enjoy steak across GTA, and we often visit Canyon Creek for its relaxing atmosphere and good quality food. The quality is consistent and service is always friendly. We sat at dining room this time, we had lobster guacamole and the parkaro chicken as appetizers. The portion is always generous and basically, we were almost full even before our entrees were served! My husband had a sirloin steak and it was cooked right to medium rare which he had requested! Awesome! My burger was good. Overall, it is not the cheapest restaurant in Mississauga but sure deliver consistently good steak in the neigborhood.Special Features:
- New menuOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/27/2014Great place to eat! Wide variety of menu choices. Been almost a year since we had been there and the menu was much more simplified. thank you!Special Features:
- trish000Dined on 8/26/2014We had notified the restauraunt that we were there to celebrate my boyfriends 27th birthday there were 12 of us at our table that night and there was only one waitress to serve all 12 of us and she didnt look like she was happy to be at her job. I even made several jokes and she didnt seem to care to laugh. She took a long time to get drinks to the table and didn't bring out bread and honey butter until our apps were on the table. She never bothered to ask us if we wanted more bread, she simply cleared the table and let us wait 30+ minus for our main courses. The staff never bothered to sing happy birthday to my boyfriend either or bring him out dessert. Even though the food is good, having a server with a poor attitude ruins everything.Special Features:
- Always a great Steak!1FoodieFanaticDined on 8/23/2014We have been coming to sq1 Canyon Creek for years- even got engaged here! Never a bad meal. Every time we come it is always a great steak! We have celebrated quite a few occasions here and they always make you feel special. Great service, nice ambiance and best steakhouse! Only downside is The smoking on the patio while you eat - Really a turn off! They make an excellent mojito. Canyon Creek is a great location and excellent for date night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- just an awesome placeOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/22/2014We keep on going back and they never let us down! No doubt we will be going back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SatisfactionLovequietdiningDined on 8/17/2014We have eaten at this location and the Front street location on many occasions. The food and service keep bringing us back. The only surprise was the lack of a children's menu at the Front street location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Canyon Creek Sq OneSR77VIPDined on 8/16/2014We regularly have visited this Canyon Creek location. It is one of our favourite restaurants with consistently high quality delicious food, exemplary customer service and friendly & professional staff. A great place for a romantic dinner or a get-together with friends. Highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedLovetoDineVIPDined on 8/16/2014I went to Canyon Creek with 4 of my girlfriends for a night out. We made a reservation in advance for a table of 5 they only had one table avialable to accomodate us by the kitchen (which was fine). Devon our waitress was amazing. However the staff assisting brought us the wrong food twice. They when our actually order came the split my order with the one of my friends. They fixed the order and Devon gave me the option of re-ordering my dish. I had waited enough so I don't the burger (cut in half) with a salad (only 1 salad dressing available). They burger was cold. My friends ribs were burnt. The manager came over & offered us 2 comp desserts which were wonderful. Overall (other then devon & the manager) my experience was awful.
- Happy AnniversaryPanchoDined on 8/15/2014I came to celebrate my wedding anniversary and I have a great time, the service was great the wine recommended was perfect for the occasion and the food was fantastic. I was at the end very happy and my wife was very impress, it was our first time in this restaurant and I knew my wife want to come here for a long time, so I surprised her. She was very happy. Thank you for making our 44th wedding anniversary very memorable and special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice steakhousemickieDined on 8/8/2014A very good experience overall. Steak was cooked to perfection with excellent crispy fries. Juicy burger with tasty mash potatoes. The chicken burger was a bit overcooked so the crust was a very dark brown.Special Features:
- Anniversary celebrationdessertnexttimeDined on 8/7/2014Returned to Canyon Creek after some time had passed from a previously enjoyed evening meal. This time we had attentive service from the time we walked in the front door until we finished our dine as well. Cole, our server, brought warm bread with honey butter, which was enjoyed while waiting for our entrees. We both ordered the cedar plank salmon, basmati rice and vegetables. with a glass of wine. Food was delivered hot and nicely plated. I know Canyon Creek has mostly steak selections on it's menu, but pasta, chicken and seafood choices were equally tempting. Dining at Canyon Creek remains my favorite restaurant to celebrate special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/2/2014we had agreat dinner. my parents are 92 and they very nicely put us near door in a booth as requested. thank youSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AMMSDined on 7/27/2014Tried some different dishes and enjoyed these ...Asian Nachos are deliciousSpecial Features:
- My favourite local steakhouseOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/26/2014I enjoy going to Canyon Creek to try the different steak preparations on the menu. Will definitely go back.Special Features:
- Nice dinnersharoceeDined on 7/26/2014We went for my husband's 72 birthday. We had a reservation but it was not busy anyway. m As we have done at many restaurants, we told the server that we were not in any hurry. She actually listened and we had a great unhurried dinner. The food was very good and cooked to the doneness we requested. The server, Megan, was friendly and helpful. She really made the evening enjoyable. The only little complaint I have is that ther meal came without vegetables which is odd.But the food was plentiful and tasty. Great dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AMMSDined on 7/23/2014all good ...food just right for what we wished that evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not up to expectationsOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 7/22/2014Not busy but extremely slow service. Have had good experiences at this restaurant at this location and others before, but for dinner. This was lunch and I was not impressed. Not recommended.
- Canyon CreekOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/21/2014Amazing food and great service... Asian Nachos are a must try!Special Features:
- Enjoyed our mealbrandcVIPDined on 7/15/2014We dine here regularly and find the food and service reliable. Had my usual dukkah-crusted chicken & quinoa salad which was good but I think had less of the flavouring on the chicken than usual. Hubby enjoyed his usual salmon and veg. It would be nice if there was more than just one type of vegetable (this time it was asparagus). Kristen provided excellent, friendly service. Patio was a nice place to dine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for Date NightsvitaliciousDined on 7/4/2014Service was pretty great, had Kaleigh serving us. Food was delicious as always, however by the time I go through half of my steak I realized it was done a little too rare for my liking (ordered medium rare). Will definitely return for our next night outSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth to go backOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/1/2014We have ordered Canyon Dip, Sirloin Steak, New York Steak, Cedar Salmon, Every thing is perfect. The coconut cream pie was a wonderful ending.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Burgers EVERBoopoopadoopDined on 6/24/2014Since I tried their burger, now I always seem to have their burger when I go here. It is So good. The smoky bacon and cheese together with the moist juicy burger is a symphony in the mouth with every bite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for business lunchStaciDined on 6/24/2014Great service? Great food, good for business meeting!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/23/2014Ordered the new york strip. It was quicked perfectly but was very tough. Definitely not a triple A cut of meat. I will probably go back to the restaurant but will not waste money on the steak again. My dad ordered the prime rib. It was also cooked perfectly but was not prime rib. It actually appeared like a cut of roast beef not prime rib.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/22/2014Live close by, but haven't been in years. This was a pleasant surprise! There were 9 of us celebrating my husband's birthday and he chose the restaurant. Food was EXCELLENT! We all ordered something different and everybody REALLY liked what they had. Service was a tad slow getting started, but turned out just fine once we ordered and received our drinks and food. Server was friendly, patient and very accomodating.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- easygoingDined on 6/17/2014We had dinner and the food was very good. The service started out well with attentive waiters/waitresses but the wait became considerable once we were ready to order coffee/dessert. The coffee and dessert then took a very long time to come; perhaps 15-20 minutes. When we were ready to pay, again our waitress was no where in site and we waited a considerable period of time to pay. All in all a good experience but we did feel a little neglected during the latter part of the meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place 4 before theater dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/17/2014Great place with better food. Our Waitress understood our urgency to go to the theater and made sure we had a great experience with time for coffee and desserts AND time to spare.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnimpressedUnhappyDined on 6/14/2014I booked a table for Father's day. My Father, who is type 1 diabetic.... asked for the nutritional information for the menu. They could not provide one. The manager came out to the table and told us to look it up online.... which there is nothing online. He took his units and ended up with extremely high sugar because the menu did NOT specify exactly what was on his burger.. making his "guesstimate" extremely incorrect. We had to take him to the hospital. Myself, I asked for something that was gluten free as I am Celiac... I ended up with the "Beer Butter Pickerel" as per the menu. Which was actually "Beer BATTERED Pickerel"... battered with GLUTEN. I will never ever be going back to this place.
- LaurieImBubbyDined on 6/11/2014We have never been disappointed with our dining experience at Canyon Creek. The food is always great. We both had Steak and Lobster Mash. Our server was very attentive. We were celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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I think this product will probably do better than the rest of the android tablets out there, but for me, I would rather throw down the extra cash on a iPad 2 if im investing in a tablet to fullfill my needs.
It may grab a large user base from people upgrading from regular Kindle to Kindle Fire. I think it has the potential to be very successful. The market is big enough for several Tablets to succeed.
Amazon have done well - it is aimed at the lower end of the market and priced accordingly.
Of course it attracts different users, it attracts users not smart enough to get an iPad
Sometimes it is just about the money, not the knowledge. Honestly your statement is trying to insult people because they don't want to shell out for 499$ item and calling them "stupid".
Actually, I can see this becoming huge in the engineering world. At this price point, my company may consider buying one and using AutoCAD WS (available on Android) to do field markups. We will see how this works out in the long run.
Interesting... Didn't no android offered autoCAD. That's pretty badass.
AutoCAD WS - Web and Mobile Application for AutoCAD - Autodesk
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In 2008, the bottom fell out. When that bottom fell out, some of America's best and brightest no-brainer investments hit rock bottom, too. Like debt-addicted junkies, the leaders of these one-time A+-rated companies slouched to Washington D.C., top hat in hand, to beg for money from the American people. After nearly five years, signs of life are starting to emerge in the economy. Many of the companies are starting to throw off the shackles of debt and tarnished reputations, and are telling investors that they are worthy of their investment money once again.
There are two schools of thought about this. One, ironically, is that the bailout may be a competitive advantage for these companies, allowing them to reinvest and diminish their debt load, unlike other firms that have to do that the old fashioned way -- by earning money. Skeptics say that these companies won't attain their former high-flying altitudes because easy money breeds bad financial behavior, and a muddied reputation will never turn golden again.
In this article, we'll take a look at three of these companies -- and a few competitors as reference points -- that are either bailout beauties or indebted duds.
Government Motors?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) became the poster child of the bailout and of American corporate largess. Much of the taxpayer anger focused on the billions that rushed to save the one-time bulletproof maker of some of America's favorite cars, trucks, and SUVs. Those detractors nicknamed the company "Government Motors." Regrettably, these taxpayers are the same people who buy GM cars and invest in its stock.
In the past year, GM's stock is up about 8 percent. It's still about 15 percent under its all-time high after the bailout, but earnings appear to have stabilized. Earnings Per Share (EPS) has risen sharply from $2.65 to $4.27 at the end of 2011. This is after GM took its EPS for a wild test drive, swinging from a negative EPS of -$52 in 2008 to $24 in 2009. Meanwhile, the price-to-earnings (P/E) is a respectable 11, and company officials are quietly optimistic of hitting their goals for the next few years, according to several reports.
Let's look at a competitor -- non-bailed out bum Ford (NYSE: F). Ford is up $2.29 over the past year, a climb of more than 20 percent. It's trading near its 52-week high of $14.07. Its EPS is also rising strongly, from $1.94 in 2010 to $4.95 in 2011. Meanwhile, it's P/E is at an incredibly low 3.17.
Banking On Bailed Out
Besides the automotive industry that got caught with a lot of bad debt on their balance sheets in the mid-2000's, banks and investment bankers were nearly sunk by the credit squeeze, prompting government intervention. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) received a multi-billion dollar bailout from the government, like most financial firms in 2008. Those were dark times for "Golden Slacks;" the company's stock once reached the $200 a share level, but fell a staggering $150. However, the stock appears to be heading back to those lofty heights. It's climbed 38 percent just this year.
That's the good news. Here's the bad news: the company's EPS has fallen from $15 a share to $4 a share. In 2009, the EPS was at $22, which was a huge boost from the year before when the company had a negative EPS of -$2. Revenue and operating income has slowly declined over the past four years. Goldman Sachs' P/E is 13.
Let's take a look at a competitor. JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has a rising EPS, from $3.96 in 2009 to $4.48 in 2011, which is way up from .89 in 2009. It's stock has climbed 28 percent last year and is now over $46 a share. JP Morgan's P/E is 9.8
Is AIG The Comeback Kid?
Finally, AIG (NYSE: AIG) may be the one company in the list of bailout recipients that came closest to sinking the the entire economy. It lost multiple-billion dollars and was gushing money so fast that the insurer looked as though it would be scuttled. It was only months prior to the crash that AIG was regularly priced above the $1,000-a-share mark--quite an elite club.
Over the last year, AIG is far, far, from those types of valuations, but it did rise almost 40 percent. Right now, it's up to $34 a share, $9 higher than a year ago. It's EPS growth -- or drops -- have fluctuated so wildly in the past few years that it's hard to make an assessment, but it appears to be on the rebound.
At least it's out of the deep negative territory. In 2011, the EPS was set at $9.67, while the year before it popped to - $72.30. In 2009, AIG had a negative EPS of -87.77 and... hold onto your minus signs... -$700 a year prior to that. The P/E is incredibly low, sitting at 2.43, but that may be due to the historic pressure the stock has been under, rather than an accurate assessment of its valuations.
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Yes, Virginia, a time once existed when America was considered the land of of the free and home of the brave.
As the overused saying goes, that was then and this is now.
Today, America is better known as the land of the greedy and home of the grave.
The greedy run things in Washington. Every decision made by Congress is based on greed and the first question that affects that decision is "how will it benefit me." In these cases, "me" is the elected representative, whose priority is never the majority of voters in his or her district or state but the moneyed few who pay for the votes and provide largesse.
The only "we" that interests such people are those with the big checks and a route to a lucrative lifestyle while in Congress (or the White House) and who can and will provide a comfortable living once the ludicrously-called "public service" is over.
America's government is a corrupt, rotting cesspool of vipers controlled by a even-more-corrupt political system that is ruled by money and greed. Those who ignore such realities face grave consequences, hence the "home of the grave."
A tiny shred of idealism remains in me, one that hopes there is an answer at the end of the dark, foreboding tunnel that America has become, but that shred is tattered and almost gone. America's government is a system ruled by liars and the only defense offered by those who still support the liar of their choice is usually a sad, tired line of "well, his lies are not as bad as those of the other guy."
Honesty is not, and never can be, an expectation in a system where "spin" rules and facts become irrelevant. Those in search of answers shift from one false prophet to the other because those who promise salvation consider themselves first and only.
Political failures litter America's landscape liked sewage. The sad fact that enough people once considered candidates like Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and so many others once worthy of serious support only showcases the shallowness and failures of the system itself.
As 2014's mid-term elections approach next year, a lot of talk emerges about a "throw out the incumbents" mood growing in the nation. But throw them out and replace them with who? Odds are, the crop of alternatives won't be any better and could be even worse.
In the 2016 Presidential race, the prospects look no better. Republicans flit from one national joke to another with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz as one of the latest favorites. Ted Cruz? God help us.
On the Democratic side, the party of the donkey may have to fall back on former First Lady and past Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as their choice.
Wait a minute. Didn't Hillary say after she stepped down as Secretary of State that she would not run for President? Yeah, she said something like that.
But what's another liar on the ballot.
Been there, done that.
And most likely will do it again.
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2 Responses to "America: Land the greed and home of the grave"
Another long list of what is wrong with D.C. We voters tend to do better with our local State governments.
We gave too much power to the House and Senate in D.C. and because of our lack of interest in the people around us, we got shuffled by the two major parties into choosing who they want and promoting many who were filled with rotten agendas.
America is a democracy that has been allowed to be run by billionaires instead of the individual citizens. There have been many books written as warnings of this but few active voters do not read. Many get their news on major networks who are owned and run by those same billionaires. We must not forget the churches who declared there was never a legal separation from the government and rewrote our social laws directing all laws that come from the individual churches. Europe, Africa and many other nations did the same thing and ended up under Islamic laws.
We will never declare a true independence until we take the voting rights to our own good.
Instead of welcoming new immigrants to our home, we feared their darker colors and different Gods and we simply lost our government to leaders who had a very unAmerican point of view.
It took many generations of bigotry to show us how wrong these separations have destroyed our individualism. I see nothing in the future for America to return to our individual rights given to us by our founders. Even the founders have been rewritten as racist bigots.
Many of us have given up any hope of a peaceful nation.
Doug wrote: "Republicans flit from one national joke to another with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz as one of the latest favorites. Ted Cruz? God help us."
Doug, there's no need to worry about Ted Cruz running for President. He's not a US citizen by birth. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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