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These tmi posts are great! I love how informative they are and I hope you keep doing them
Fair play for putting your experience out there. I hope it makes other women less afraid of getting an internal exam done. If I hadn't had one already, I know it would have made me feel more at ease.
I've had one too and it didn't hurt a bit. Slightly weird feeling, but on the flip side kind of awesome to see the inside of your vagina on a screen.
I feel like I could have written this – so similar to my experience it's uncanny! Nothing to worry about and this quirky, humorous way of looking at it is just what you need in the circumstances
This was hilarious and well timed. I had a transvaginal ultrasound last week, morbidly hungover, on my first day as a 21 year old. It felt like some weird rite of passage into womanhood.
Really not as horrendous as I thought it would be , although the technician did say 'are you happy to have an internal scan?' which was quickly followed up with 'maybe happy isn't the right word'.
No love, not quite.
The reason that the Republican transvaginal ultrasound has been described in such strong terms is not because of the procedure itself, but the use to which male politicians wanted to put it: the punishment of women for accessing their legal right to abortion. I'm glad if people find this article reassuring about medically necessary ultrasounds, but it's important to keep in mind that used as a tool of punishment and humiliation, it becomes a totally different thing, and that's what US women were talking about.
I had a different experience than you. For me, the procedure was quite painful and the probe was definitely larger than you describe. I found the entire process to be extremely uncomfortable, physically and emotionally, so I don't think the horror stories are exaggerations necessarily. Every woman is different, as are the doctors who perform transvaginal ultrasounds. My (female) doctor just happened to have rather poor bedside manner and seemed unconcerned/unaffected that I was practically sweating from the pain.
Thank you for writing this. As a 17 year old virgin, some of the Internet horror stories I've read have made me terrified for my first scan (tomorrow) and the prospect of losing my virginity to an alien probe whilst being positively strapped down.
Your experience made me laugh out loud and has eased my worrying quite a bit. After all, if it hurts too much I can always ask her to stop (I've been known, embarrassingly enough to actually do this in medical situations before. Get up and leave.)
And I'm less worried about the pain but more worried about bursting out laughing when I see a floppy condom-ed stick come hurtling towards me (hurtling isnt the right word. She isn't going to throw it. Shut up brain)
That's my long winded way of saying thanks! All the best.
thanks a lot for this post. am now feeling a lot better about going for my first scan and using humour is definitely the best way of dealing with potentially worrying/embarrassing situations. thanks!
I got myself worked up when I was sent to have an ultrasound in January 2012 but I was told by someone on the phone from the X-ray dept not to panic, it was only the 'jelly on the belly' one. I wasn't aware there was any other at that time. When I got there I was obviously desperate for a wee because of being full of water & I was also dying for a cr*p too as I'd had diarrhoea all day with anxiety, worrying about what these tests might show.
The jelly on the belly one was over fast, it was such a huge relief when the radiographer, who was a very pleasant caring lady, said I could go to relieve myself as I really needed to cr*p. Then, unexpectedly .. and before I was sent to use the toilet… she asked if she could do another examination, the internal one, after I'd relieved myself! She said it showed up other things the first test couldn't. She asked if I'd ever used Tampax & said the transducer was no larger & showed me it! Er, yes, it was & I used to use the Super Plus ones!
Now, I'm 64, never had a family, haven't had sexual intercourse in over 20 years & after I agreed to the test as, let's face it, I was wanting to know why I was having excrutiating abdominal pain, the radiographer couldn't insert the thing! It just rammed against my pubic bone causing me to shout! She asked if I'd like to try to do it myself, I did try but, by then, I definitely wasn't in the right mood to be raped by a solid rod of plastic. I didn't know where to hide my face! From what the radiographer could see there was nothing to be concerned about though she stressed she had not seen some areas she expected to scan.
Now, November 2013, I'm being sent to the dept again as I've been having severe abdominal pain again in my right side. My Dr. wants me to have the same scans, just how do they think they're going to stick that rod up me without me being knocked out?
I've had a bit of year being poked and prodded in various orifices and to top it all I'm due to have a scan in a week as my coil threads are lost. I really appreciate your candour(and humour) on the procedure and doesn't sound like it's any more uncomfortable than when the GP poked around with a swab hunting for my threads the other week!
The woman in the story had a much better experience than I did because her ultrasound wand wasn't the size of my fist like mine was. I had it done at another hospital that was much smaller and not traumatic at all. This horror story was from my second one a month later. The tech actually had me lift my body off the table, into the air, so she could move the wand up, down, left, and right. This went on numerous times. My vagina doesn't work that way. I came home in tears. It has been almost a week and I can still feel it. I am now having nightmares and can't even think about sex with my husband. My advice is to look at the wand before you opt for a go at it.
I am due to go for a TVU on 8th Sept (2014). Having read this blog, it put my mind at ease. But then I read raerees experience and now I'm worried again. That must have been horrific and I really feel for you.
So, I will do what I always do in these situations and focus my thoughts on people who are in a far worse position, medically, than myself. Do I have to have months of horrendous treatments? No! Am I facing losing my life and leaving my family? No! Am I ill and have no home and no chance of treatment? No! There are people in the world putting up with far worse than this little half hour test! I shall be brave! Fingers crossed for me! x
Oh how i wish i had read this before having mine done! I didn't even know this was part of a pelvic ultrasound! How naive of me to think it would only be the external ultrasound. My experience was almost identical to yours except i was mentally quizzing myself on the 50 states and their postal abbreviations. Oh and my ovaries seemed friendly enough. Lol. Thanks for sharing!
I'm really pleased someone's written about this. I had one when I was 17 which went horribly (I was crazy nervous and no one had actually explained what was going to happen – they couldn't actually do it because I tensed up and then the sonographer and doctor both complained about how I'd wasted their morning). Anyhow, I'm having another next week after seven years and this made me feel loads better about it. Thanks!
I had never had one prior to two days ago. And while the ultrasound itself was not painful in any way until right near the end, the sonographer couldn't locate my left ovary and so kept trying. Bit uncomfortable, stung a bit but no big deal after you've experienced childbirth! The sonographer was great – gentle as and very nice.
And then.. the next day – the paid struck. Oh. my. gosh. It started as a dull ache in my ovaries and progressed as the day went on. Today it's even worse. I feel like I've had abdominal surgery ( really not exaggerating!). Had no idea that they could cause pain afterward until researching today to see what on earth this pain is about.
Exactly my experience as well. Procedure wasn't bad but sore for days afterward! I feel like my insides are bruised.
I always ask if I *have* to have the TVU as I'm terrified to have one. I find the speculum painful and if I don't have intercourse for a week or more when I do have sex I find it extremely intense and difficult at first. When I was shown the wand for TVU there was no way that wouldn't hurt going in, let alone moving it around. Not all people's bodies are the same so I don't think one person can attest to whether or not this procedure will hurt.
Thank you for sharing your experience. The probe I encountered was much bigger than the one you described but that was in 2006. I am hoping when I have to go in for my next planned transvaginal the probe will now be as small as you described, otherwise the ultrasound might not be getting done.
I had one done Monday of this week and it's going into Thursday. I first had one last year in March. From then and ongoing, I've had lower tummy pain. Like period pain. So I thought it was the little fibroid they found I had. Guess not, because I removed the fibroid with natural means. I let up on it the routine, and the pain remained, so I am scared about it. Anyway, had another TVU Monday and it's still hurting! The other two times I had it done wasn't pleasant and hurt a bit a few times while they moved the wand around. But this time there were more of those moments and it hurt bad. It had me moving backwards to get away from the pain. The tech also had me move my hips into the air several times too. That's because there is poop in there. Yea, I I know, it's embarrassing. And I had even gone hours earlier! Anyway, she said that was why for that.
I'm already paranoid about the pain that was there before and now I am paranoid about the more intense pain there! Jeez…I began to wonder if it was the original TVU that made my lower stomach hurt to begin with. ??! I am not up for sex either, btw, and I am moving around very slowly. The car hit bumps earlier tonight, going to the store and it hurt.
Is this normal?? 'Cause, I'm scared and OCD about it.
I had the most excruciating pain imaginable with the one I had a couple of days ago. I couldn't figure out how it could possibly hurt that much. I was literally screaming in pain. When I sat up I found out why. The Tech had dropped all the lubrication off the wand. When your menopausal lubrication is important. Period!
Thank you so much for posting this. I am terrified about my transvag ultrasound tomorrow, and this really helped. You have a great sense of humor. ~Mae
Don't worry if your transvagina test hurt. sometimes it's normal our insides get spasms. Doesn't mean there's a problem. I went last week and it hurt so I was soooo worried because I read a bunch of negative scary things that if hurts there's a problem! Not true all the time. My test came out negative. Just try to relax and take breath so you don't get cramps or spams and scare you because it hurts. Good luck.
I had one yesterday and I felt like they probed me 6 ways to Sunday, I mean all different directions! it did hurt and it still hurts! Good luck ladies!
I have just had an ultrasound scan and they couldn't find one of my ovaries. I have to go and get a tvu to find it. I am really scared because I had this done about ten years ago and found it really uncomfortable
I have to go for an abdominal scan next week and they have told me I also need a TVU to properly see the ovaries.
I am scared witless as, at 59, I have had vaginismus all my adult life and have never been able to have sex properly let alone smears or internal examinations. It has blighted my whole life and now it looks like it is going to stop me having proper investigations. Not sure what to do, to be honest.
So glad to find this post. My doc just ordered an ultrasound and said they might have to do a TVU. All I had was a mental image of the monster probe, which I couldn't imagine without sedation considering how painful a speculum is. So I've been freaked out all afternoon. SOOO happy to read that it's no worse, and that the probe is actually pretty small. I may still need a few stiff drinks before AND after, but at least I now feel I can do this. Thank you!!
I am a sonographer, and there are ZERO ultrasound endovaginal probes that are the size of a fist. They are INDEED the size of a large tampon, save for the very tip which may be as wide as 1.5 tampons.
Transvaginal scans are NOT rape, abuse, or anything of the sort. Yes, they are uncomfortable, usually amounting to an odd pressure against the cervix. If you are already having pain prior to the scan, are not sexually active, or are post-menopausal, you may experience more discomfort than the majority of patients.
These scans are extremely important in diagnosing subtle gynecological abnormalities that would not be picked up transabdominally, including things that could be cancerous.
As a woman, it disappoints me that other women would come here and try to frighten others out of having this procedure. While it is painful a small percentage of the time, it is no less necessary and important. Save your horror stories. I would hate for someone to suffer unnecessarily because she was too afraid to get this simple, quick, and generally painless test done!
Transvaginal ultrasounds do not cause lingering pain. Do you ladies who link your pain to an US also have pain after sex? Because intercourse is much more "traumatic." I don't think I need to explain why.
Have you talked to your doc about this pain? Do you have PID?
Oh, dear. Hopefully the sonographer can see them well enough through your abdomen! Make sure your bladder is full! Remember, tests should be attempten when the benefits outweigh the risks. In this case, the benefit of diagnosing or ruling out a problem, vs the risk of a painful exam due to your condition. It is always your choice. If you decide to have it done, try to relax as much as you can. The worry and stress may make the experience worse than it need be. Take care!
Exactly. Well said.
Thank you for writing this! I'm about to go for my first scan to see what on earth is causing me so much pain. My friend told me it was so so painful for her so I'm really scared right now as they think we have the same condition. But this has put me at ease. I can't thank you enough.
Exactly. I've endured them several times, twice to inform me of miscarriages, more to inform me of healthy pregnancies, and more still as apparently my body is angry I'm not trying to get pregnant anymore (3 live births out of 8 total pregnancies was 5 too many miscarriages for me). Tomorrow I go in again for another pelvic ultrasound to find out what the hell is causing this pain. I'm going in because it is necessary for my health, which is far different than a woman being forced into going to appease crust old men stuck in the archaic mindset that they have any say in wtf a woman does with her body. So while I love the levity, having endured some missing ovary hunting as well, it's best to not make light of the very really issue at hand with regards to forcing women into this sort of scan to humiliate, coerce, or bully her into keeping unwanted pregnancy.
This being said a full. years later, lol.
Okay, I'm only posting this because there might be someone out there reading these comments who has this same experience and thinks she's going crazy. I've had two of these, and anytime anything touches my cervix ever for any reason at all, there is intense pain. So these things are super painful for me, and I end up crying each time. So if you're like me and reading this, you're not the only one!
I just had this procedure done to me for the first (and please G-d the last) time today. February 22nd 2016. I am absolutely traumatized. It hurt so bad I screamed hysterically and my husband nearly broke down the door to run to my side. The doctor was rough and rude and he said that if I moved it could seriously damage me. Which makes me freaked out even more because I for sure moved in pain. They had to stop after 5 minutes and were upset saying that they could not complete the procedure and would inform my regular gynecologist . I was convulsing in pain in my stomach and my vagina. I felt beyond raped and violated. Which I had been years in the past so I know how it feels.
Brilliant and very funny article. Also very reassuring…….. thank you.


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The gunman suspected of shooting a security guard and shouting a political statement at the conservative Family Research Council was charged with assault with intent to kill on Thursday, according to reports.
Floyd Lee Corkins II, 28, of Virginia told the guard, "I don't like your politics," and then shot him in the arm on Wednesday morning, The Associated Press reported.
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In Corkins's backpack, investigators found ammunition and 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches, the AP said.
The fast food chain has faced a firestorm lately and been the subject of protests for and against because of its president's statements that he opposed gay marriage — as does the FRC.
The shooting occurred on the 800 block of G Street NW, inside the Christian lobbying organization's D. C. headquarters.
Corkins was a volunteer at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, the group's executive director David Mariner told the AP Wednesday night. "He always struck me as a kind, gentle and unassuming young man. I'm very surprised that he could be involved in something like this," Mariner said.
President Barack Obama was notified about the shooting at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday by National Security Adviser John Brennan and the White House condemned the shooting Wednesday night. "This type of violence has no place in our society," spokesman Jay Carney said.
The reports of the Corkins' comments have not been confirmed by law enforcement officials, but the FBI has taken the lead on the case, as they would be expected to do in cases where there are political motivations and potential "domestic terrorism" events.
"The police are investigating this incident. Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family," FRC head Tony Perkins said on Wednesday.
Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Officer Araz Alali said that a security guard, an adult male, was shot in the arm at about 10:50 a.m. and was conscious and breathing after the shooting. He was rushed to a local hospital and is in stable condition, according to MPD Chief Cathy Lanier.


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This delightful home photographed by Helene Toresdotter has so much spirit, I love it! Located in Sweden, the 4-story home overlooking the sea was built in 1916, but the owner André Waldhör spent three years renovating the space. It's obvious he considered the history of the home, it has so much historical charm! And get this…all the furniture in the home was bought used or found in a landfill! I have to say though my favorite part is the Josef Frank wallcoverings (Vårklockor and Eldblomma), and of course all the turquoise trim! You can see even more photos of the home over at Hus & Hem!
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Pakistan has been allowing NATO to enter its airspace to deliver military supplies into Afghanistan, sources told Pakistan's The Express Tribune.
The airlift has been going on while land routes from Pakistan to the Afghan border remain closed in protest of a friendly-fire NATO airstrike last year that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers.
The newspaper said Sunday the flights were an apparent violation of resolutions passed in Parliament banning NATO shipments of weapons and other "lethal" supplies through Pakistan.
Official Pakistani sources told The Express Tribune Pakistan's foreign office issued so-called non-objection certificates to the supply planes, which allows them to use Pakistani airspace. The foreign office agreed to issue the certificates under pressure from the Defense Ministry.
Pakistan and NATO have been negotiating a deal that would reopen the roads into Afghanistan, but an agreement is not considered imminent.


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After the 2012 Oscars "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" debuted a trailer for a film that Kimmel called, "The greatest picture ever not made." A parody of the best films of the year, 20 million YouTube views later all but confirmed a sequel.
This year's version is even bigger and badder than the original and successfully mocks the best films and pop culture trends of 2012.
"Movie: The Movie: 2V" shows a world in utter chaos. When lustful vampires, zombies, werewolves and everything else attack, a Sexpocalypse threatens life as we know it. Amid the emerging doom, Kimmel (mocking Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury character from "Avengers") assembles his team.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
The main group of heroes consists of: Jessica Chastain (in a super sexy leather costume a-la Black Widow, from "The Avengers"), "The Office's" John Krasinski as "The Shrimp," a man who becomes a hero after he watches his family get killed in front of him, has battery acid thrown on his face and is bitten by a radioactive shrimp, and Bradley Cooper as "Handsome inspirational teacher from a low-income public school."
The film's blockbuster status is confirmed with a song from Bruno Mars, who nearly stops the Sexpocalypse all by himself. If that wasn't enough, the trailer's suggestive CGI effects of Matt Damon "eating a sandwich" place it in a technical category all by itself.
Add in some Broadway-inspired music, a breakdancing scene and Channing Tatum's crotch, firing some type of monster-killing beam, and "Movie: The Movie: 2V" has it all.
The trailer also features Oprah Winfrey as president of the United States. In one of the trailer's funniest moments, Winfrey, too busy to deal with the likes of Kimmel, hangs up on him.
"She's probably busy," Kimmel says after the snub.
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Women have strengths that amaze men.
carry children,
they carry hardships,
they carry burdens --
but they hold
happiness, love and a job.
-smile when they want to scream
-sing when they want to cry.
cry when they are happy and
laugh when they are nervous.
Women wait by the phone for
-a call that says "I'm safe at home"
-a call from a friend on a snowy day.
Women have special qualities about them. They
-volunteer for good causes.
-they are Pink Ladies in hospitals
-they bring food to shut-ins
They are
-childcare workers, executives, attorneys, stay-at-home moms, biker
and your neighbors.
Women wear suits, jeans, and uniforms.
Women fight for what they believe in.
They vote for the person that will do
the best job for family issues.
They walk AND talk that extra
mile to get their children in the right schools and the right health
They write
to the Editor, their Congressmen and to the "powers that be" for things
to make life better.
Women don't take no for an answer when they believe there is a better
stick a love note in their husband's lunch box.
They do without new shoes so their children can have some.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
Women are honest, loyal, and forgiving.
They are smart, knowing that knowledge is power.
they still know how to use the softer side to make a point.
Women want to be the best
-for their family,
-their friends, and
They cry when their children excel,
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy to hear about a birth or a
new marriage.
Their heart breaks when a friend dies.
have sorrow at the loss of a family member,
they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women can make a romantic evening unforgettable.
Women come in all colors, sizes and shapes. They live in houses,
apartments, and cabins
but always in homes.
They fly, walk, run and E-mail you to show
how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world
Women do more than just give birth.
They bring hope and joy.
They give compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
And all they want back is a hug, a smile, and for
you to do the same to people you come in contact with.
Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.
Women are awesome.
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Building a Foundation of Trust in the Community - for Law Enforcement StaffIn Person
This program is an 8 hour POST Approved training on Conflict Management and Mediation. The goal of Building a Foundation of Trust in the Community is to develop good will between law enforcement and the community, discourage conflict and encourage cooperation. As we work to master the communication skills necessary in today's challenging world, you will develop an understanding of each individual's role in conflict management and how to adapt our approach in different situations.Ver fechas y ubicaciones
Lo que aprenderás
Assess listening skills and communicate more confidently, Increase self-awareness, Strengthen relationships, Foster high levels of trust vs. indifference, Define emotional intelligence and the value it brings, Analyze your conflict response style, Identify personal hot buttons and our role in disagreements, Disagree agreeably, Practice selling an idea, Project an enthusiastic attitude, Commit to continuous improvement
Por qué lo deseas aprender
In an age of video cameras, social media and the often unpredictable environment peace officers face, it is more crucial than ever for officers to enhance soft skills as they work to build trust, fight crime and keep communities safe.
Cómo te ayudará
Does Dale Carnegie make a difference for peace officers? Leading chiefs say yes. You'll see the results as you tackle complex challenges that will help you excel in building community relations, manage conflict and gain willing cooperation.


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Aromor Healthy Walk ~ Capitol Hill
April 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating indefinitely
TYPE: Weekly | PACE: Gentle/Slow |TERRAIN: Sidewalks and paved trails | DIFFICULTY: Easy | DISTANCE: Approx. 3 miles
Come on and walk around the famous area of central Denver known as "Capitol Hill". Every Monday at 10:00 AM we'll meet in front of the Aromor Apartments at 1309 Grant Street. We'll be walking with residents of this affordable housing community. Be prepared to experience the the vitality of this historic neighborhood. We'll walk rain or shine. If you have any questions call me at 720-839-0120.
Walking Movement Leader: My name is Manley Daniel. I'm a Health Care Navigator for Mercy Housing Corporation. Health and wellness activities comprise a big part of my job at three of Mercys properties in Denver. I also lead a Tuesday walk at Bluff lake Nature Center in the morning and an afternoon walk at New Freedom Park .
What to Expect: We'll start in front of Aromor Apartments with a brief description of the neighborhood and introductions of participants at 10:00 am. We should leave no later than 10:10 am. Please come patient as this walk draws from a variety of living communities from different cultures. Please allow for some extra time. After a warm-up we'll head for Verbena park with a couple of circuits there and will do our best to return by 11:00/11:15 am.
Trip Notes:
-Bring seasonal gear and cameras.
-No dogs.
-Kids OK if accompanied by adult.
-Restrooms are nearby in apartment complexes, none at park or on way.
-Cancellation Policy: We only cancel in extreme weather conditions on our path, such as ice, hail, or lightening. Check Meetup or text the walk leader for the most up-to-date conditions.
Welcome Waivers: If you have not completed a Welcome Waiver this calendar year please fill out the online Welcome Waiver or download, print, sign, and bring the waiver with you to the walk. You only need to complete one Welcome Waiver per year for any of the Walk2Connect walks.
RSVP: Please RSVP on the Meetup page or send an email to me at [email protected]
Please sign-up for our emails and check back to our trip schedule on our main website for other walking trips on the calendar. You can also follow us on Facebook here.
Get Involved!
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2. Keep checking our main event calendar here
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Get Involved!
1. Sign-up for weekly Walk2Connect emails
2. Keep checking our main event calendar
3. Follow us on Facebook
4. Become a [email protected] Champion
5. Learn more about leading walks in your area by becoming a Walking Movement Leader
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As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sign O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Parkdale—High Park.
[Editor's Note: Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #23 of the 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was farmers.
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sign O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Parkdale—High Park.
[Editor's Note: Members sang the national anthem]
Human Rights WatchStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Anita Neville Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, according to a new report issued by the organization Human Rights Watch, since January 2001, 52 Palestinian suicide bombings have killed more than 250 Israeli civilians and injured some 2,000 more.
According to the analysis of Human Rights Watch, these attacks are of such a size and nature that they clearly fall under the category of crimes against humanity, and that those who carry out suicide bombings are not martyrs but war criminals, as are the people who plan such attacks.
International law states that those responsible be held to account. The failure of the political leadership of the Palestinian Authority to exercise authority to prevent or control groups, such as Hamas, the Islamic Jihad and the popular front of the liberation of Palestine, clearly does not meet the standards of international law.
I call upon our government to condemn the armed groups and the complicit political leadership responsible, and demand that they halt the suicide attacks on civilians immediately.
Coast GuardStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
John M. Cummins Canadian Alliance Delta—South Richmond, BC
Mr. Speaker, internal Coast Guard documents reveal that the Coast Guard station at Vancouver airport was out of service on May 22 of this year. All its search and rescue craft were down. Lives were at risk.
The base provides rescue coverage for crashes on the tidal flats surrounding the airport. Its job is to coordinate the rescue of hundreds of passengers who might be involved in a crash, to take life rafts to the crash site and to pick up survivors.
On May 22 the Coast Guard advised the Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the Vancouver airport that the base was out of service, its vessels inoperable and advised them to find commercial helicopters to ferry life rafts to the site of any possible crash.
Since October 4 there has only been one hovercraft in B.C. That means that the airport is now regularly left unprotected as the remaining hovercraft is out of service for routine inspection and maintenance.
The Vancouver Airport is left with third world emergency rescue coverage. Shame.
Remembrance DayStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rose-Marie Ur Liberal Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, November 11 is a day that gives Canadians time to pause and reflect on Canada's history, as well as what Canada is and stands for in the world today. Above all, it is an occasion to remember the valiant men and women who sacrificed their lives in the interests of Canada.
On Remembrance Day we remember the more than 1.5 million Canadians who fought for Canada in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. We recognize the more than 100,000 soldiers who died and the enormous sacrifices made by their families who were split apart by war and tragedy.
We remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the service of peace and who continue to defend our country and our interests today. At the same time, we recognize the reasons they fought, namely the values, freedoms and way of life that we cherish and are privileged to enjoy today. These include the liberties that we take for granted and our ability to actively participate in political, social and cultural life in Canada.
That is why we stop on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember the cost of freedom and to honour those who have paid the price for it.
San Giuliano di PugliaStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Alan Tonks Liberal York South—Weston, ON
Mr. Speaker, there are members of the House who represent towns and villages from across this land who can testify to the special closeness that exists between families and neighbours, especially in rural areas.
It is therefore shockingly clear to the House what the devastating impact would be if those events that occurred a short time ago in San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso region of Italy, had occurred in any part of our country.
Today, as a result of the devastating earthquake that rocked the region, there is not one family in the town that has escaped the tragedy of losing a beloved child.
In addition, as winter conditions threaten, nearly 3,100 people are living in tents and local authorities are desperately and courageously trying to deal with emergency conditions.
Throughout this country's history, Canadians have benefited from that special quality of love of family and community that is characteristic of Italians and what they have contributed to Canada. In this spirit of extended family, I would like to express our profound sympathy for the grieving families of San Giuliano di Puglia.
VeteransStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bob Wood Liberal Nipissing, ON
Mr. Speaker, this is the week Canadians proudly wear the scarlet poppy on our lapels. We do so as a reminder of how much we owe our veterans who served this nation in two world wars, in Korea, the Gulf war and in countless peacekeeping operations around the world.
We were reminded of the true nature of their sacrifice not so many months ago with the tragic loss of four of our own in Afghanistan.
Over the years, our veterans have simply asked that we recognize and remember their service. It seems so very little to ask in return for all they have done for our nation. We, who have inherited that future, remain forever grateful to the veterans of Canada.
It remains incumbent upon us to demonstrate that gratitude by keeping their stories alive, not just for this generation but for generations to come. The stories of our nation give our children the glue of our history and our common values that bind our country together.
Let us keep those stories alive, lest our children forget.
RamadanStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Rahim Jaffer Canadian Alliance Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, it is my honour as the only member of the House of the Islamic faith to announce that today, November 6, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The month of Ramadan celebrates when the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven".
The fast of Ramadan lasts the entire month. It is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend time with family and community.
During Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. At sundown the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the
After the meal Muslims spend time visiting with family and friends. The fast is resumed the next morning.
Ramadan is a time of focus on family and faith. I hope all Canadians take time to experience and learn more about the Islamic faith.
On behalf of the official opposition, I would like to wish all my Muslim brothers and sisters a very joyous celebration of Ramadan.
Four Nations CupStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Karen Redman Liberal Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Maple Leaf will be flying proudly in my constituency as Kitchener hosts the Four Nations Cup. Tonight our nation's finest women hockey players will take to the ice as Canada and the United States face off for the first time since Canada's gold medal win in Salt Lake City.
The city of Kitchener is proud to host the Four Nations Cup that will showcase four of the world's best women's hockey countries: Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S.A. Women's hockey has become enormously popular in Canada. The Four Nations Cup will certainly help continue the growth of women's hockey at all levels and ultimately encourage more women to play the game.
Canada is the reigning cup champion after claiming victory at last year's Three Nations Cup in Finland. Canada has won five of the six Nation Cup championships, dating back to the inaugural event in 1996.
Kitchener is looking forward to five days of fantastic hockey. I invite everyone to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to cheer on our nation's favourite team. Go Team Canada.
Monsignor Jean-Marie FortierStatements By Members
November 6th, 2002 / 2:10 p.m.
Serge Cardin Bloc Sherbrooke, QC
Mr. Speaker, as we speak, the funeral of the former Archbishop of Sherbrooke, Monsignor Jean-Marie Fortier, is taking place in Sherbrooke.
I would like to pay tribute to this great man of the Church, who was totally committed to our community for 28 years. I remember him as a man easy to like and easy to approach, with the best interests of not just his diocese but the entire region at heart. He was a man of faith who retained his simplicity despite the onerous tasks entrusted to him, particularly as the president of the Assemblée des évêques du Québec.
I remember him too as a man of generosity, always ready to listen to anyone, from the humblest to the greatest, wealthy or poor. I will also remember Mgr Fortier presiding over the funeral mass for former Quebec Premier René Lévesque.
On behalf of my colleagues in the Bloc Quebecois, my most sincere condolences to his grieving family. I thank you again, Monsignor, on behalf of the entire population of Sherbrooke.
2002 Synergy Awards for InnovationStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Judy Sgro Liberal York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to congratulate two winners of the 2002 Synergy Awards for Innovation announced by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Dr. Vincent Tao and Dr. Allan Tarswell were recognized for their important work on three dimensional imaging of laser radar. This tool measures atmospheric pollution and has the potential to revolutionize all forms of urban mapping.
In a partnership between York University and Optech Incorporated, these outstanding scientists showed that collaboration is an important investment in research and development.
Successful partnerships between universities and industry are good for students and good for Canada.
York University in my riding is one of Canada's leader research institutes.
This award demonstrates the importance of innovation in the knowledge-based economy.
I ask members to please join me in congratulating this winning Synergy partnership which draws together those who produce new knowledge and those who know how to apply it.
Bamfield, British ColumbiaStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
James Lunney Canadian Alliance Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, October 31, about 200 people gathered in Bamfield, a beautiful village on the west coast of Vancouver Island, to celebrate an event that created a cable link across the Pacific Ocean.
In 1902, after 20 years of planning, workers connected 6,000 kilometres of undersea cable linking Bamfield and Fanning Island in the South Pacific. This undertaking, known as the "All Red Route", completely linked the British Empire.
On November 2, two days after the final cable was connected, the message went out, encircling the globe and setting in motion advancements in communications that led to today's fibre optics and satellite technology.
Although the cable station was closed in 1959, the site is now home to the Bamfield Marine Science Centre, one of Canada's leading marine science institutions.
The centenary celebrations included a message from Queen Elizabeth, the unveiling of a commemorative stamp and a gathering of former cable operators, cable kids and historical enthusiasts.
Bamfield, leading the way into the 20th century with cable communications and now leading the way into the 21st century in marine science research.
Hay WestStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
John Harvard Liberal Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
Mr. Speaker, we have in Ottawa today two extraordinary gentlemen from Navan, Ontario, Willard and Wyatt McWilliams.
On July 17 last summer the father and son farming duo were discussing the terrible situation of drought stricken farmers in western Canada. After consulting their MP, who happens to be our esteemed House leader, the Hay West initiative was born. Less than four months later, 1,800 farmers in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia had pledged more than 30,000 tonnes of hay that was shipped to Alberta and Saskatchewan by over 700 rail cars and 160 trucks. Canadian citizens and corporate Canada donated farm equipment, thousands of volunteer hours and over $1 million. In total, about 1,000 farming families in Alberta and Saskatchewan received the much needed hay thanks to Willard and Wyatt McWilliams.
As chair of the western Liberal caucus, I wish to express my appreciation as well as extend my congratulations to the McWilliams for their ability to show Canadians how things are done in Canada when people are in need.
Parliamentary ReformStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bill Blaikie NDP Winnipeg—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is amazing what passes for democratic revolution in the Liberal Party. Members openly vote against their leadership so they can secretly vote against their leadership when it comes to committee chairs.
While any erosion of Liberal authoritarianism is welcome, it does seem strange that it comes in this way on this issue. It would be stranger still if it stopped at this issue.
If the 56 Liberals who value their own privacy so much mustered the courage to vote against the latest security bill, Bill C-17, which according to the privacy commissioner massively violates the privacy of Canadians, that would indeed be an event of historic proportions.
We await the day when what happened yesterday extends to legislative as well as procedural matters. That will be the day that parliamentary history is truly made.
Dairy IndustryStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Suzanne Tremblay Bloc Rimouski-Neigette-Et-La Mitis, QC
Mr. Speaker, Deborah Buszard of McGill University and Bertrand Farmer of Quebec's Dairy Herd Analysis Service, have been awarded the Prix Léo-Derikx. This is an award created to acknowledge innovative models for long term partnerships at the pre-competitive phase of research and development.
This McGill University project, started as a means of helping dairy farmers, has developed into a world-class centre of expertise on which the entire Canadian dairy industry depends when decisions need to be made. At present, it receives and analyzes data on more than 13,000 Canadian dairy herds, comprising some 750,000 cows. This represents some 1.2 million milk production records annually.
Working together, the dairy businesses and the award winning academics have proven that great things can come out of effective partnerships. Their success has enriched university training and research programs in Quebec and in Canada, and given them concrete advantages.
Our sincere congratulations to the award winners.
Giller PrizeStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Sarmite Bulte Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Austin Clarke who last night won the coveted Giller Prize for fiction with his book
The Polished Hoe.
The Giller Prize is awarded annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English and is recognized as one of the most prestigious prizes for English language fiction in Canada.
Mr. Clarke is the author of five short story collections and nine novels, most notably The Origin of the Waves which won the Rogers Communication Writers' Trust Fiction Prize in 1998.
Canadian authors from all regions and backgrounds have long been recognized as among the best in the world. Our authors continue to create masterful works which appeal to audiences everywhere. We are extremely proud of the excellent calibre of our writers.
I invite all Canadians to join me in congratulating Mr. Austin Clarke for winning the 2002 Giller Prize.
Health CareStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Norman E. Doyle Progressive Conservative St. John's East, NL
Mr. Speaker, Canadians want their publicly funded medicare system reformed and modernized and they want it adequately and consistently funded.
Canada however is a federal state in which health care is delivered at the provincial level and these days it is also funded mainly at the provincial level. This means we need strong federal leadership on this issue, leadership that is willing to work cooperatively with the provinces and the medical community and leadership that is willing to fund a much greater share of the costs in exchange for re-establishing the truly national medicare program that Canadians want.
On health care, Canadians are demanding leadership and cooperation. They will not easily forgive any federal party or leader who turns a national dream into a Kyoto-style federal-provincial dogfight.
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Canadian AllianceLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister continues to push ahead on his made in Japan Kyoto accord. He has alienated the provinces with his go it alone approach. He has increased uncertainty for investors by proceeding without an implementation plan.
Why is the Prime Minister forging ahead when the provinces, business and Canadians have no idea how the government will reach its made in Japan targets?
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
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Saint-Maurice Québec
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, Canadians have an international obligation. Because we believe in multilateralism, we have to accomplish that.
We will accept the goals of Kyoto and will make a Canadian solution to Kyoto in the next 10 years. We have talked only six years with the provincial governments and with the private sector to achieve that goal.
Seventy-five per cent to 80% of Canadians are in favour of ratification of Kyoto. Canadians are preoccupied with the health of their children, their grandchildren and their great-grandchildren.
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Canadian AllianceLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's approach is unilateral within the country and unilateral internationally. We are the only country in the western hemisphere proceeding with this accord.
Even as the government pushes ahead for ratification, it tries to renegotiate the terms of the deal. The environment minister recently returned from Delhi where he once again failed to get credit for clean energy exports, a concession on which one-quarter of the government's reduction target depends.
How can the government ask Canadians to ratify this deal when it continues to try and renegotiate it internationally?
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Maurice Québec
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, first, I would like to talk about geography. The former leader did not know the way Niagara Falls was falling and this one does not know that Great Britain, France, Denmark, Germany and Italy are part of the western world. Perhaps he should go back to school.
This international agreement is extremely important for future generations. This government does not run away from its international obligations and the health of the children of the future.
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Canadian AllianceLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, I do know that western Europe is not in the western hemisphere.
The provinces did not buy the government's power point presentation, which did not include any details regarding the implementation, any analysis of the impacts on industry and business, or any estimate of how much Kyoto will cost.
Why is the Prime Minister still refusing to call a first ministers meeting to ensure the support of all the provinces?
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Maurice Québec
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the figures were provided and analyzed by officials of all the provincial environment and resources ministries at a conference. There will be another conference in two weeks, if I am not mistaken.
As I said, this is a commitment Canada is making for 2012. Adjustments will be necessary. Because of our efforts, other countries have agreed to accept the concept of the sink in the case of trees. And we are continuing our efforts to gain the support of other countries and ensure that Canada receives credit for exporting non-polluting energy.
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:25 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Bob Mills Canadian Alliance Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of the Environment just cannot stand dissenting opinions on Kyoto. When the University of Alberta wanted a balanced panel to speak about Kyoto, the environment minister refused. He does not want Canadians to hear both sides of the story.
Is the environment minister's Kyoto position so weak that he cannot stand to have Canadians hear both sides of the issue?
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:25 p.m.
Victoria B.C.
David Anderson LiberalMinister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, I spoke at the University of Calgary to a thousand Calgarians on the issue of climate change. They in turn had a provincial minister speak. It is perfectly acceptable.
I am looking forward at the University of Alberta in Edmonton to having the University of Alberta choose some of their top people, scientists, economists and others, so that we can indeed have the very balanced panel that he talks about.
I would point out to the hon. member that it is important in a province where medical health officers seem to lose their jobs if they speak out about Kyoto to ensure that it is clear that this is done without prejudice to those who might be on the stage with me.
Kyoto ProtocolOral Question Period
2:25 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Bob Mills Canadian Alliance Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, here is what the vice-president of the University of Alberta said. We reconfirmed this with her just recently. She said:
It is [the environment minister's] panel. They have selected the participants. We are not co-hosting it. It is important as an academic institution we provide a balanced forum when we choose to co-host.
Why is the environment minister afraid to have both sides of the issue?


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Mike Piazza's storied career spanned the better part of two decades, included a Rookie of the Year award, a dozen All-Star Game appearances and countless memorable home runs.
Piazza most recently coached Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic after finishing fourth on the MLB Hall of Fame ballot, falling just short of immortalization in Cooperstown on his first go-round.
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The partnership between Google and Warby Parker is not official just yet, according to Miller's two sources, but it suggests that Google is taking fashion very seriously.
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Just yesterday, Google started accepting applications from the public to test out an early version of Google Glass for $1,500, and will select a small group of "bold, creative individuals." Bu it plans to start selling Glass to the masses sometime this year, according to the Times.
For now, people who wear regular glasses won't be able to use Glass, but we heard from one source that Google is working on it.
For the record, not all of us at Business Insider think the glasses look insanely dorky (I don't, my editor says he doesn't). But we've heard from enough "normals" who say they wouldn't be caught dead wearing Google Glass, that it's obvious this is smart move for Google.
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J.J. Abrams is notorious for being secretive about any in-development project with which he is associated and the Star Trek followup, Star Trek 2, looks to be no exception.
Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, and Robert Orci are currently in the midst of scripting Stark Trek 2, which begins pre-production in January 2011. Abrams has so far been tight-lipped about the direction that the Star Trek sequel will take, though he did share the following nugget of food for thought with SFX magazine for their upcoming 200th issue:
"The universe that [original 'Star Trek' creator Gene] Roddenberry created was so vast. And so it's hard to say there's one particular thing that stands out as what the sequel must be. Which is on the one hand, a great opportunity. On the other hand it's the greatest challenge – where do you go? What do you focus on? But I'm incredibly excited about the prospects."
The 2009 Star Trek movie used the plot device of time travel - which itself could be considered a staple of the Star Trek franchise at this point - in order to (literally) reboot the timeline of the original series. While a number of longtime Trekkies would like characters such as the Klingons or Khan Noonien Singh to play a prominent role in future installments, Abrams and his crew have a lot of freedom with respect to the worlds and creatures they could factor into Star Trek 2 and beyond.
Both Kurtzman and Orci were also interviewed by SFX and addressed their issues relating to who the villain of Star Trek 2 would actually be. Kurztman specifically brought up Khan's name in his interview and mentioned the following:
"You have to start with what is the right story. And that if you can say "That's a story that Khan fits into", that's how you get to that. Not deciding on a menu list of items and then seeing if you can't string them all together."
Orci echoed his co-worker's concerns and had this to offer as well:
"Introducing a new villain in the sequel is tempting because we now have this incredible new sandbox to play in... The trick is not to do something that's been seen before just because you think it will be a short cut to likeability."
Lindelof compared Star Trek 2 to The Dark Knight a few weeks ago, which left a number of fans concerned that the sci-fi sequel would strike an uncharacteristically gritty and dark tone. Kurtz and Orci assured SFX this was not the case and that the Star Trek sequel - which Orci confirmed will feature more of funnyman Simon Pegg as Scotty - will be similar in tone to its predecessor.
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Date: June 10, 2013
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Ratech Construction Inc. in Rhome, Texas, pays more than $176,000 in back wages following US Labor Department investigation
Employees were misclassified as independent contractors and denied overtime pay
RHOME, Texas -- Ratech Construction Inc. has paid $176,204 in back wages to 17 maintenance employees following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, which found the employees were misclassified as independent contractors and, consequently, were denied overtime compensations in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Ratech is a general contractor that provides services to heavy industrial and commercial sector construction projects throughout Texas. An investigation by the division's Dallas District Office found that Ratech provided maintenance employees to Hanson Aggregates LLC, a mining operation in Bridgeport, but misclassified these employees as independent contractors and paid them straight time wages, rather than the required overtime premium for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
"These misclassified employees worked long hours—in at least one case, as much as 95 hours in a workweek—without receiving overtime compensation. This is illegal and unacceptable," said Cynthia Watson, regional administrator for the Wage and Hour Division in the Southwest. "Employee misclassification not only deprives workers of their rightful wages and benefits, it also undercuts honest employers by placing them at a competitive disadvantage for obeying the law. The department is committed to combating this practice to protect workers and ensure a level playing field."
Following the investigation, Ratech paid all back wages due to the affected employees. The company also agreed to maintain future compliance with the FLSA by ensuring that employees are properly classified and compensated for all hours worked, in accordance with the act.
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors presents a serious problem, as these employees often are denied access to critical benefits and protections, such as family and medical leave, overtime compensation, minimum wage and unemployment insurance, to which they are entitled. In addition, misclassification can create economic pressure for law-abiding business owners, who often find it difficult to compete with those who are skirting the law. Employee misclassification also generates substantial losses for state Unemployment Insurance and workers' compensation funds.
Under the FLSA, employers must distinguish employees from bona fide independent contractors. An employee, as distinguished from a person who is engaged in a business of his own, is one who, as a matter of economic reality, follows the usual path of an employee and is dependent on the business that he serves. For more information, visit http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs13.htm.
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Hampshire / New Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the south coast of England that has lent its name to a US state, New Hampshire. The name goes back to the 9th century hamtunscir. Ham and tun are both Old English words meaning enclosure, farm, or manor, so hamtun, which has the same meaning, is rather redundant. Scir, or shire, means district. So hampshire is literally farming district.1
The US state was named by Captain John Mason (1586-1635) who received a grant for territory in what would become the colony and state.2
1A.D. Mills, Dictionary of English Place-Names (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991), 155, 381.
2Illustrated Dictionary of Place Names, edited by Kelsie B. Harder (New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1976), 218-19.
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