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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of our national anthem led by the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
[Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #101 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was banks.
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of our national anthem led by the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Kraft Hockeyville CompetitionStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Daryl Kramp Conservative Prince Edward—Hastings, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am thrilled to stand in the House today and congratulate the Prince Edward—Hastings towns of Bancroft and Stirling for their outstanding community effort to win $100,000 in arena upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville competition.
Across Canada, Bancroft made it into the final 15 and I am extremely happy to report that Stirling has made it into the top 5 finalists. This achievement came about because of the tremendous teamwork and community spirit shown by so many people.
This was typified by Stirling resident and musician Freddy Vette, whose theme song and video, Stirling Hockeyville, went viral and galvanized everyone to get involved, vote online and share Stirling's excitement with everyone in the area.
On behalf of the residents of Prince Edward—Hastings, I congratulate everyone in the town of Stirling and wish them good luck. On March 31, as we await the results on Hockey Night in Canada, we will all feel as if we are from Stirling.
We must remember that, no matter what the outcome of the results, Stirling has, without a doubt, proven itself to be the little town with the big heart.
Reconstruction of HaitiStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Paulina Ayala NDP Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, last week, I went to Haiti with some ParlAmericas colleagues. We were able to see first-hand Canada's commitment to the reconstruction of this devastated country. The people of Haiti are very grateful for the generosity and solidarity shown by foreign governments, which have saved many lives. Nevertheless, the extension of emergency aid is creating a climate of dependency and thus negatively affecting the Haitian economy and society.
After meeting with members of Haiti's parliament and people from local NGOs, I realized just how excluded the people of Haiti are feeling when it comes to the reconstruction of their own country. Canada is facing a major challenge—to inspire a new direction in international co-operation.
We must promote independent and sustainable economic development and always encourage grassroots participation. The people of Haiti must be allowed to take charge of their own destiny in the rebuilding of their country.
Young Humanitarian AwardStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rod Bruinooge Conservative Winnipeg South, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today inspired by the work of two young boys who live in my riding. Brothers Freddy and Kevin Noriega-Gomez of École St. Avila have been recognized over the years for their humanitarian work in Winnipeg.
In 2011, Kevin and Freddy were recognized as the year's youngest Young Humanitarian Award winners ever, an award that highlights that education is so much more than academic studies, athletic ability and school involvement.
Aware of the subject of the needs of women and children who experience domestic abuse, the boys approached the school in efforts to help raise funds for the Osborne House, a safe place for women and children. Working with their school's vice-principal, they developed a presentation about the needs of the facility and the families that use it, encouraging their classmates to bring items that would be helpful to women and children.
Kevin and Freddy's efforts resulted in collecting over 100 boxes and bags of toiletries, clothes, blankets and toys, a huge help to the shelter during the holiday season.
I congratulate both Kevin and Freddy.
Public TransitStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Liberal Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, public transit is key to alleviating urban congestion, the negative effects of air pollution on human health and the climate-altering impacts of greenhouse gas emissions.
There is perhaps no place in Canada with a greater need for improved public transit than the West Island of Montreal. Currently, the West Island is forced to tolerate a commuter rail service hampered by the necessity of sharing the same track as freight trains.
Over a decade ago, I had the opportunity to work on a local task force my predecessor, Clifford Lincoln, launched to implement his vision for better commuter rail service for West Islanders.
Clifford Lincoln continues to spearhead this vision, which is today known as the Train de l'Ouest project.
The Quebec government has already committed $200 million to facilitate expanded rail transit from the West Island to the city's downtown core. It is time for the federal government to express its support for the Train de l'Ouest so that improved daily rail service can become a reality for thousands of West Island commuters.
Ontario Medal for Firefighter BraveryStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Patrick Brown Conservative Barrie, ON
Mr. Speaker, on March 9, a daring rescue took place on Kempenfelt Bay. Twenty-seven fishermen, including a 12-year-old boy, were sent adrift after a two kilometre piece of ice had broken from shore.
The OPP chopper began by airlifting a man to hospital who had crashed his ATV on the ice in a failed attempt to reach shore. In spite of dangerous conditions, an emergency team of Barrie firefighters made their way onto the ice. Their biggest challenge was to try and stay out of the water themselves. They could have easily been swept under the ice or crushed in-between the massive slabs.
I am happy to report that the rescue was a success. There were no fatalities and only one injury. The rescue involved some 20 firefighters, 15 police officers and 12 Simcoe county paramedics.
I am especially proud of the five Barrie firefighters nominated for the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery. This award was established in 1976 and only 195 people have ever received it.
I rise today to salute Captain Keefer Hood and firefighters John Cargoe, Matt Monkman, Scott Ellis and Ben LaRoux for their bravery, valour and courage.
Community Action ProgramStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pierre Nantel NDP Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the saying goes, "never put off until tomorrow what you can do today".
The Minister of Industry is embroiled in controversies and must regret his procrastination. In early 2012, several organizations in my riding wrote letters to the Minister of Industry about the importance of renewing the community access program, CAP, and its youth initiative.
The Maison de jeunes Kekpart, Le Trait d'Union community centre, the Centre des générations de Boucherville, and the Centre communautaire des aînés et aînées de Longueuil wrote to him three months ago and have not received a reply or even an acknowledgement. These programs are vital because they help youth find that first job and help seniors end their isolation. The program's funding runs out on March 31, which is this Sunday.
The Minister of Industry must reassure our organizations and the people involved in this important and worthwhile program and must provide them with sustainable funding.
Birthday CongratulationsStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
LaVar Payne Conservative Medicine Hat, AB
Mr. Speaker, it is with best wishes that I stand today to tell hon. members about the oldest living person in Canada, Cora Hansen of the city of Medicine Hat in my riding.
Cora turned 113 years old on March 25. Born in 1899, Cora is thought to be the last person born in the 19th century still to be living in our country. This is a great milestone.
Cora's family were Norwegian immigrants to Minnesota in the 1800s and they moved with her to Jenner in 1912 during the great land rush. They rode into Jenner on a horse-drawn carriage. Simply to imagine all of the societal and technological advancements that Cora has lived amazes us all.
At her 107th birthday, Cora was interviewed by the Medicine Hat News about what her secret was for her very long life and she said, "The key is in God's hands. I have lived a plain life. I did not drink or anything like that".
I wish Cora all the best in the coming years and wish her a very happy 113th birthday.
Oyen, AlbertaStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kevin Sorenson Conservative Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, all members of Parliament can share a tale or two about how Canadians rise up to face the challenges of our winter weather.
In our Crowfoot riding in east central Alberta, the good people of Oyen are still being applauded for responding to an emergency on March 19 when a heavy snowstorm shut down most highways throughout central Alberta, leaving many folks stranded in bitterly cold icy conditions with zero visibility.
Oyen mayor, Paul Christianson, implemented the disaster plan to help those who were stranded due to numerous road closures in the area. The local police and fire department, the Oyen Ministerial Association, town staff and many volunteers dropped everything and scrambled to serve the stranded travellers. Even the Oyen Legion emptied to join the brigade. Mats, blankets, food and beverages were on hand at three schools in Oyen for the cold, tired and shaken-up travellers.
The great Canadian winter challenges Canadians and brings out the best in all of us from coast to coast to coast. I am very proud to recognize my constituents in Oyen, Alberta for their brave response to a winter emergency.
Aveos WorkersStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
François Pilon NDP Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, on Parliament Hill, a number of my NDP colleagues and I showed our support for Aveos workers, many of whom live in my riding of Laval—Les Îles.
I find it absolutely appalling that the Conservative government forced Air Canada employees back to work, claiming that the economy was at risk, and then, one week later, did not even lift a finger when 2,300 people in the Air Canada fold lost their jobs. Does this mean that the Conservatives think that the jobs lost by Canadian families are not important enough to the economy?
This is another example of the government's total lack of respect for Canadian families. Only the NDP has the interests of Canadians at heart. Do we have to buy sleeping bags or go hunting with the Minister of Industry in order for our workers to keep their jobs?
Ecole Robert H. Smith SchoolStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Joyce Bateman Conservative Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, it was my pleasure on March 2 to attend the community breakfast held by Ecole Robert H. Smith School in my riding of Winnipeg South Centre.
Over 1,000 people attended. Students cleared tables, guided guests and showcased their talents. Teachers, families and friends in the community joined in with the students to make the event a reality.
Under the leadership of Principal Tom Rossi, the students chose the charity of their choice, Winnipeg Harvest, for any surplus the event might achieve.
Given the generosity of the business community to support the breakfast, the students were able to raise over $13,000 in support of Winnipeg Harvest.
I compliment the staff of Ecole Robert H. Smith for guiding students to become philanthropists. With students like these leading us to tomorrow, the future is in very good hands indeed.
Gender ParityStatements By Members
March 28th, 2012 / 2:15 p.m.
Annick Papillon NDP Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, at a time when many entities have a gender parity policy for the selection of senior managers and board members, the Conservative government is showing no leadership in this regard.
A number of studies have shown that there is no longer any question about the benefits of parity. What we need to do now is find ways to achieve parity.
To that end, I would like to acknowledge the efforts made by the Quebec City chamber of commerce, which recently won the 2012 equality award from Quebec's status of women office for creating a charter for parity in governance.
Together with the Quebec YWCA, the chamber of commerce invites organizations in the region to sign the charter and provides them with a list of worthy female candidates.
I urge the Conservative government to show its support for parity by doing something tangible. That is why I am calling on the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to appoint a woman to the board of directors of the Quebec Port Authority, which is currently an all-male board.
MacedoniaStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Lois Brown Conservative Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, this winter much of Europe experienced unseasonably cold temperatures which led to many injuries and deaths. Temperatures plunged to -35°C. Some areas received over one foot of snow, leaving roads cut off and people stranded. Many countries were hard hit, including the Republic of Macedonia. Many villages are experiencing continued disruptions to their water and electricity access. These extreme conditions increase the risk of exposure among vulnerable groups, while blocked roads have caused shortages of food and medical supplies in affected areas.
Canada responded in solidarity with our Macedonian friends by providing the Macedonian Red Cross with supplies to 5,100 people over a period of three months. This meant distributing basic food and non-food items such as blankets, clothes and hygiene parcels to affected families who were braving the harsh conditions that the winter storm brought.
Canada and Macedonia have a long history of co-operation and friendship. We look forward to maintaining this relationship in the future.
Committee on the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett Liberal St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, on March 9, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination completed its most recent review of Canada's performance in combatting racism. Its central observation is a call to action. Canada needs a comprehensive strategy on indigenous issues.
Last month I wrote to CERD and urged members to consider the government's failure to meaningfully consult with aboriginal peoples as required under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the systemic underfunding of essential services like education and child welfare.
The UN committee has called on Canada to establish a comprehensive strategy, including a national plan of action on aboriginal gender-based violence and measures to prevent excessive use of incarceration of indigenous peoples.
The Conservatives must take substantial concrete steps beginning with tomorrow's budget to close the unacceptable gaps by including funding for education and water infrastructure.
Toyota CanadaStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Dave MacKenzie Conservative Oxford, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have some great news to bring to the attention of this House. Because of investments our government made to ensure increased productivity and greener production, Toyota Canada is investing in Woodstock in my riding. Production of their Rav4 crossover vehicles will see 400 new jobs in the Woodstock area early next year. Production will increase by 50,000 vehicles at the plant. Toyota Canada's chairman, Ray Tanguay, is optimistic that the market is coming back. Previously they announced that their first electric vehicle in North America will be built at the Woodstock plant beginning this year.
Our Conservative government is focused on Canadians' top priority: jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Our plan is working for the hard-working families in Woodstock, across my riding and all across Canada.
Elections CanadaStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
David Christopherson NDP Hamilton Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, over two weeks ago the NDP motion giving the Chief Electoral Officer more power passed this Parliament unanimously. Mr. Mayrand believes these powers would "substantially enhance transparency and accountability". We are still waiting for the government to honour its vote and bring in the actual legislation that will give the CEO the power he needs to do his job.
To make matters worse, Conservatives are now playing games with the Chief Electoral Officer. Mr. Mayrand asked to come before Parliament and report on his investigation into allegations of coordinated voter suppression by Conservative operatives. However, the Conservatives used their majority to force Mr. Mayrand to testify tomorrow, on budget day, when almost every journalist on the Hill will be locked up in a room without even their BlackBerrys.
Talk about the Prime Minister's dream democracy: an electoral process the Conservatives can manipulate, our Chief Electoral Officer with no powers and all the journalists locked up.
New Democratic Party of CanadaStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Chris Alexander Conservative Ajax—Pickering, ON
Mr. Speaker, today, the new leader of the NDP delivered a speech that showcases his extremist views.
Before the budget is even tabled, he says he will attack our Conservative government's low tax, low debt plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. He has already set his face against a road map that has brought Canada out of the recession sooner and stronger than other advanced economies, putting over 610,000 Canadians into new jobs in the process.
The NDP has already opposed stable, sustainable and record investments in health transfers, support for seniors, including the largest increase in the GIS in over 25 years, and every tax cut and credit introduced for hard-working Canadian families.
Instead, this NDP has a new plan to create a new carbon tax, a second GST that would kill jobs and raise the prices of almost everything.
The NDP is opposed to the responsible development of our natural resources and the creation of hundreds of thousands of good jobs in the Canadian energy sector.
Canadians simply cannot afford the NDP and their—
New Democratic Party of CanadaStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
Order. Oral questions. The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, on June 7, 2011, Jack Layton asked the Prime Minister the following question:
What services will Canadians have to do without when the Prime Minister is finished his cuts?
The Prime Minister gave the following categorical answer:
This government has been very clear. We will not cut pensions. We will not cut transfers to the provinces for major programs such as health care.
Our question is just as clear: tomorrow, will the Prime Minister keep his word or break it?
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean Ontario
John Baird ConservativeMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, this government, every year since taking office, has increased support for the provinces for health care, which is a huge priority for middle-class families. Every single time we have stood in this House to raise funding for health care, the NDP has voted against it.
We are not doing what the previous Liberal government did. We are increasing support for health care. In fact, those increases this year will be higher than most provinces are making. That is the priority this Prime Minister is making to health care, honouring our commitments to Canadian families.
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the very next day, June 8, 2011, Jack Layton asked this question of the Conservative Prime Minister, "...will the Prime Minister commit today not to cut services that are key to Canadian families?"
The Prime Minister's answer was again categorical, "Mr. Speaker, of course we will not cut such services...".
Would the government tell us whether or not the Prime Minister's word will be respected tomorrow, yes or no?
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean Ontario
John Baird ConservativeMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister has been very clear when it comes to middle-class families. They can count on this government to support their key priorities, whether that be health care, which is so important to middle-class families; whether that be education, which is so important to middle-class families.
This government is not only holding the line on low spending, we are actually providing more support to the provinces on those key areas. That is what middle-class families voted for in the last election. That is why this government will continue to pursue a low tax, low debt plan that will create jobs, hope and opportunity.
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the whole pyramid of public administration exists to do one thing: deliver services to the public. That is the last thing that should be touched, especially when people need help, as now.
These cuts will hurt Canadians by denying them the services they need. They will hurt the economy, especially in regions where public servants have a huge impact on the local economy. Does the Conservative government not understand? Or is that it just does not care?
Government ServicesOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean Ontario
John Baird ConservativeMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, this is the member of this House of Commons who, when he was minister of the environment of Quebec, cut spending, slashed spending by more than 15%. Now he is going to lecture this government.
Let me say this. Members will be pleased to learn this. The Minister of Finance will present a budget tomorrow. That budget will help create jobs for Canadians. It will help the middle class by ensuring the long-term prosperity of this great country. It will support the priorities of working families: creating an environment for job creation, supporting health care, supporting education. It is going to do great things over the next year on this plan.
HealthOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Libby Davies NDP Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives promised more jobs. Instead, they are slashing vital services like medicare. Five million Canadians do not even have access to a family doctor.
The Prime Minister made a single health care promise in the last election: to protect federal transfers. Yet, it took him just eight months to break that promise. Why should Canadians trust a Prime Minister who cannot even keep such a basic promise? Why is he turning his back on Canada's most cherished institution? Why is he abandoning medicare?


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NASPGHAN provides resources and programs to encourage, foster and enhance the subspecialty and careers of pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists and nutritionists.
The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and the NASPGHAN Foundation are dedicated to:
- Advancing medical knowledge and technology
- Caring for patients with digestive disorders
- Educating physicians and the public
- Supporting affected children and their families
While broad in nature, these activities are integrally linked and rely on research for their advancement. In this context, NASPGHAN and the NASPGHAN Foundation have been sources of research support and leading partners with government, industry, and relevant agencies to help fund research initiatives.
There have been numerous scientific advancements in the field of medicine, namely from molecular, clinical, and health economic perspectives. We now have a greater understanding of the molecular and genetic mechanisms of health and disease. In addition, there has been a growing emphasis on translating scientific discoveries to patient care, quality improvement, and improved use of healthcare resources.
In order to convey these needs, NASPGHAN has organized a Pediatric Gastroenterology Research Agenda that contains six key clinical categories for consideration:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Functional and Motility Disorders
- Liver Disorders
- Pancreatic Disorders
- Allergy, Intestinal Failure, and Infection
- Nutritional Disorders
Experts in each area were recruited in order to identify critical issues that should be emphasized for future research. The Pediatric Gastroenterology Research Agenda is by no means an exhaustive list of all of the problems associated with gastrointestinal disease in children. Rather, it is intended to serve as an overview of key areas for further research in the field of pediatric gastroenterology.

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1. Data are provided for information only and do not form part of the 2010 ranking.
2. School was not included in the published 2010 ranking for this survey.
3. Figure in brackets refers to data from second programme for schools with more than one programme ranked.
4. The Cems programme was ranked number two in the Masters in Management 2010 rankings, but it has not been included in the European Business Schools 2010 ranking as it is a programme and not a school.


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In the Wind
Death Valley is a place of extremes. Weather can swing from 30 in the morning to 90 in the afternoon, elevation ranges from -250 feet to 7,500 feet and most absurdly, full brim hats cost $90 at the visitor center. With sand storms like the one pictured, they probably get away with selling a few of those every year. Thanks to @tedgorephotography for unknowingly making a great model in this shot.
Death Valley Pause
One of my friends left a lens bag about a mile behind us and had to trek back through the dunes to get it. As he paused to evaluate the effort required to get the bag, he made a perfect subject for this frame.
Dr. Zaius
Canyon View
Looking up at our view of the universe from deep inside Bryce Canyon.
The Subway
I made the hike to this tunnel deep inside Zion National Park by myself in fall of 2015. I made a calamity of errors that led to me making the last three miles of the hike back in my underwear. It's a long story I'm not proud of but I hope you enjoy the image.
Joshua's Haze
Southern California is full of great places to shoot. When the wind is blowing 40mph, a beautiful atmosphere develops and if you can bare it, creates beautiful shooting conditions.
An incredible storm over sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.
Dune Glow
Death Valley Sand Dunes Catching the First Light of the Day.
Exquisite Erosion
As light waves enter the slot canyon from above, they are filtered to beautiful pinks and blues for viewers on the canyon floor. Lower Antelope Canyon is one of my favorite places to go despite feeling like a sheep as guides herd millions of visitors through the canyon every year.
Utah Lobster
Joshua's Reach
There's a huge grove of Joshua Trees in California's Death Valley. This was taken on the third day of a waning crescent moon in February. Getting under the tree let me get some hard to see moon shadows.
Another lone figure in Death Valley's expanse.
Going Down
Mesquite Mayhem
Also Glorious
Hole in the Hole in the Wall
Somewhat Glorious
Bryce's Palette
Inchworm Overhang
Toadstool Totality
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Spain's Iker Casillas had the pleasure of becoming the first captain to lift the updated version of the Henri Delaunay Cup in June 2008, with the new trophy a fitting replacement for the prize that had been synonymous with the UEFA European Championship.
The second version of the trophy is based on the original designed by the Arthus-Bertrand company in 1960 and named after Henri Delaunay, the former president of the French Football Federation (FFF) and UEFA's first general secretary, from the body's founding on 15 June 1954 to 9 November 1955.
It is 18cm higher and 2kg heavier than the original, made of sterling silver, and has retained its historical name. The trophy was reincarnated to reflect the scale and size of Europe's most prestigious international tournament.
The responsibility for creating the original went to Pierre Delaunay, son of Henri, the visionary behind the competition. Henri Delaunay died in 1955 before seeing his idea come to fruition, but the updated prize is testament to his enduring legacy, maintaining its classic style.
Minor differences between the original and updated versions include the silver base being enlarged to make it stable. In addition, the names of the winning countries that had appeared on the plinth have been engraved on the back of the trophy, which weighs 8kg and is 60cm tall.
Unlike the original, which was the work of the Chobillon goldsmith and was later bought by Arthus-Bertrand in Paris, the making of the modern equivalent was entrusted to Asprey London.
Asprey, renowned silversmiths, jewellers and goldsmiths, have a long history of trophy-making stretching back to the America's Cup, which their sister company Garrard produced in 1848. UEFA wanted to improve on the quality but also the scale of the trophy, and have a focal point for the event – it was felt that the original trophy was too small to do this.
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Jennifer Aniston, homewrecker?
Couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Justin Theroux and his ex-girlfriend Heidi Bivens. More specifically, the rumours of his chronic infidelity. Click here for a refresher.
Last week Jen and Justin went very public with their new relationship, agreeing to be photographed together for the first time, with Jason Sudeikis, at the MTV Movie Awards afterparty. I guess this was too much for Heidi, having it so front and centre in her face. So she decided to send out her bitches. And they were instructed to talk. To Page Six. Huge headline today calling Jen a "homewrecker".
According to Heidi's friends, she thought Jen and Justin were just friends. Then he was introduced to the world as Jennifer Aniston's New Man and didn't seem to mind it. Now Heidi is single. And her publicist sharply confirms it:
"Heidi and Justin have been together for 14 years. They met when she was 20 years old and he 24, and yes, she just moved out of their home last weekend. She has no comment."
That's a lot more information than we actually needed. Someone is bitter.
Of course, Justin's people are quick to insist that by the time he and Jen fell in love, things with Heidi were already done. Which is... what the Brange always maintained happened with them. Things between Brad and Jen were ugly (the children issue among others) well before the Jolie was introduced, TRUST. Which Jen conveniently forgets when she needs MiniVan sympathy as the victim. How does it feel on the other side?
Let's see it the same then, shall we? It's only fair.
Jennifer and Justin were not sneaking around, they did it on the up and up. Heidi just didn't want to let go. No cheating involved. Let's give America's Sweetheart the benefit of the doubt, at least until we know more. (Even though the scorned woman's interpretation of the events is less than flattering.) Let's not believe that Jen actively broke that relationship, and, while we're at it, let's not believe that the Jolie was the only reason behind the demise of hers. Deal?
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For six years, Ken Segall worked with Apple and Steve Jobs, first as a creative director at TBWA/Chiat/Day, Apple's longtime ad agency, and then as a consultant to Apple until 2008.
In that role, he advised Jobs on how to name Apple's brands.
He's also the author of "Insanely Simple," a book about why Apple is so successful (and other companies aren't).
So it's worth listening to him when he criticizes his best, most-beloved client.
In a blog post on April 4, Segall confirmed what many have long suspected about Apple's confusing system for naming new products: It doesn't make sense.
And it hurts Apple's brands.
There is no good reason, Segall writes, for the iPad line to be named the way it is:
iPad - iPad 2 - New iPad.
Why not iPad 3? There's no good reason for "New iPad," it turns out.
It's the same with iPhone.
If you scratched your head over why the iPhone 4 was succeeded by iPhone 4S and not iPhone 5 — even though Apple claimed the new model was the result of "completely rethinking" the phone — it turns out you were right, Segall says:
Most experts see a narrative in which Apple only produces a major upgrade every other year, and in between we get the "S" model. This is the model that delivers only incremental improvements.
Whether that's Apple's intended message is unknown. But personally, I wish Apple never created a "4S."
First of all, it's an awkward moniker whether you speak it or read it. The Apple designers tried their best with the product graphics, but there is an inescapable reality: 4S will never be as simple as 4.
More important, tacking an S onto the existing model number sends a rather weak message. It says that this is our "off-year" product, with only modest improvements.
"Weak" and "awkward" are words that are almost never applied to Apple's marketing and branding.
It's more evidence, as we noted last year, that Apple's marketing — which used to seem fresh and new but now seems old and boring — may have lost its way.


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Courtney of French Country Cottage has a simple decorating style tip her home: it needs to feel comfortable and, most of all, it has to feel like you.
From her mom she learned this nugget of wisdom. 'Even if it breaks every rule out there and mixes five different crazy patterns and styles, if it makes you happy when you walk in, that is the most important thing,' Courtney relates in her interview with Balsam Hill. Learn more about her timeless decorating style.
BH: What is your favorite part about being a mother? What is the most rewarding and most challenging aspect of it?
Courtney: There are so many things I love about being a mother. My kids, obviously! And so much more. Being a mother is such an amazing and wonderful gift. Seeing those little babies grow and learn and follow their dreams – there is nothing like it and it is truly an incredible blessing to be their mom.
BH: How has motherhood changed your decorating style and design aesthetics?
Courtney: It hasn't really changed much overall. I have white furniture, french pillows and delicate chairs even with three kids. I think a home needs to feel comfortable and like 'you' in order for it to truly allow you to relax and enjoy it so I have always decorated with what I love. You can keep anything too breakable or special somewhere in your home that is less busy and go with what is you and makes you happy.
BH: How has your mother inspired your decorating style? Would you mind sharing some decorating advice she's given you with us?
Courtney: I grew up in a house where things were always changing. I would go to school one morning and come home to find the dining room was now the living room and vice versa. My mom was always moving things and changing things and thinking of new layouts or designs for our house. I think that the best advice – which is what she lives by – is to do what you love in your room. Even if it breaks every 'rule' out there and mixes five different crazy patterns and styles, if it makes you happy when you walk in, that is the most important thing.
BH: What advice has your mother given you that you would also like to give to your children?
Courtney: To go out there and try something new. I must have tried playing every sport in the book before narrowing down to a couple that were a perfect fit. You never know if something is for you if you don't give it a try.
BH: Is there an activity you do now that still reminds you of something you did with your mother as a child?
Courtney: Going to Disneyland. It was our family trip every year when I was growing up and my husband and I have been taking our kids to Disneyland since they were little, too. Great memories all around.
BH: Do you have any springtime traditions you would like to pass on to your children and grandchildren?
Courtney: Gardening and planting flowers is definitely something that I love doing in the spring and is something that my daughter and I have done together since she was little. She loves to help fill the window boxes and pots with bursts of color and take them from winter to spring in just a few minutes.
BH: How do you and your family prepare your home for spring? Is there a specific piece of decor you put out that signifies spring has arrived?
Courtney: I tend to decorate in a similar manner all year long – with the exception of the holidays. I keep things fairly simple and natural. For adding touches of spring, maybe I would create a vignette on the mantel; add fresh flowers or pots of fresh herb topiaries in the kitchen or a fresh wreath to warm up a room.
BH: What's your idea of a perfect Mother's Day celebration?
Courtney: I think it's about enjoying a nice day together and then having dinner with my family at home. Since my kids are older and my oldest has already moved out, it is definitely a treat when they come over and all of our family is all together. Lots of laughter and good times. I enjoy it so much.


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When I decided to self-publish my first novel in January 2011, I knew nothing about the book industry, about marketing, about promoting my work. I didn't have a blog or a Twitter account or even a Facebook fan page. Also, even if we're talking about 2 years ago, the whole self-publishing gig was still young, yet yo achieve the popularity it now holds among readers.
In the next months I tried to learn as much as possible about self-publishing, especially by following the blogs of those who were doing better than I was, or those who simply appeared to know what they were doing, because I didn't have a clue what I was doing.
Probably the one blog any person who wants to self-publish is J.A. Konrath's. Some say he's the guru of indie writers; I'd say he's probably the writer who best understands the business side of self-publishing. He knows how to promote and market his books, how to get readers interested, and he's also one of ardent believer in the fact that going indie is the best way to go in this new era… [read more on irevuo.com]


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I've been planning on rereading some webcomics. I decided to start with Penny & Aggie and finished rereading Penny & Aggie yesterday. Though this forum isn't as active as it once was, I felt like sharing my thoughts here.
Firstly, for any new readers visiting the forums, spoilers ahead. If you don't want to be spoiled, please stop reading!
It's been years since I've read this comic and I love how my current point-of-view makes me see the plot and characters a little differently. I see early Aggie bordering on the Social Justice Warrior type. If she were unapologetic in The Race Card, she could easily find herself going that route. However, she realizes that accusing people of bad behavior without proof isn't good.
Of course, my POV is also colored by already knowing how the story ends. For instance, knowing where Stan is headed makes disliking him (for past instances) impossible for me. Even with the knowledge that he and Brandi end on a bad note, I couldn't dislike him. He makes mistakes being a people-pleaser. I also feel that in comparison to others, he's not bad.
I'm a little less forgiving of Karen, now. I still don't hate her, but aren't as interested in seeing her redeemed (though, I'd still read a story where she works on herself).
One detail that's funnier, in hindsight, is Penny's BSOD after Sara snaps at her to get with Aggie. The Penny/Duane/Aggie dream also felt more funny to me. It's that "knowing how the story ends" part; I view these scenes differently because Penny and Aggie date later.
I liked the P/A breakup better, too. As they were, they didn't look like they would last if they didn't take an extended breakup. Penny didn't turn into Bitch-Lit Queen and Aggie didn't turn into More-Conservative Aggie. They needed to grow on their own before establishing a more permanent relationship. After rereading, I couldn't see Teen P/A lasting after Aggie explained she needed a relationship that provided her a safe place to wind down.
Tharqa, Cyndi, and early-Charlotte remind me of an ex-roommate, minus Cyndi's murderous impulses. Speaking of Tharqa, she came off as less bitchy and more nervous during the class reunion. It seemed like she could've been the person who wants to apologize, but couldn't because of a combination of nervousness and guilt. Seemed being the keyword.


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3 Reasons Why Net Neutrality Matters to Americans of All Ages, Not Just the Youngest
By Media Relations , August 04, 2014 04:26 PM
By Jessica Winn
As the song goes, "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." Net neutrality could be the best thing we didn't realize we had until it's gone.
Network or net neutrality, also called "open Internet," is the Internet as we know it. That is, an Internet that allows users to search for gardening techniques, stream reruns of Knight Rider or Skype with a grandchild without having to pay a service toll or an extra premium. The open Internet has allowed medical practitioners to easily consult with each other, scientists to collaborate internationally and cat memes to go viral. This avenue for freedom of speech is such an integral part of our lives that divorcing us from it is just unthinkable.
AARP recently filed comments to the FCC that declared abandoning net neutrality would jeopardize innovation and core consumer protections.
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Here are three reasons why net neutrality matters to Americans of all ages, not just our youngest:
ONE: Many of us remember how frustrating dial-up was: seriously, dial-up was like watching the grass grow. Web pages with multiple images took about half a day to open, and you could just forget about video.
Without net neutrality protections, we would be reminded of those bad old days: Providers could charge users extra fees for different Internet speeds - called "fast lanes." What's worse is that the fees are not equal; large commercial companies could be given preferential prices over smaller businesses and individuals.
TWO: Price hikes could affect those on fixed incomes. For seniors and others on fixed incomes, rate hikes and other cost increases can affect their pocketbooks profoundly - and no one should have to choose between paying a utility bill and purchasing other necessities like food and medication.
THREE: Telemedicine will become less competitive. Many boomers rely on innovative services such as remote medical monitoring to support independent living. With broadband providers entering this industry, they will gain an unfair advantage over their competitors, which could drive up costs for consumers and stifle innovation.
Don't wait until it's gone before appreciating the open Internet as it is today and defending it for future generations. AARP sent our comments on net neutrality to the FCC during a public comment period. The full comments state that broadband Internet should be classified and protected in the same manner that telecommunications is treated. Although the FCC's comment period is over, you can still write to your lawmakers urging them to protect net neutrality. Tell them you stand with AARP and millions of other Americans for an open and equal Internet.
Otherwise, they may pave over the Internet superhighway and put up a whole lot of gridlock.
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- 6 Places Never to Use Your Debit Card
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A brand I have been dying to try for a while (but is very hard to get hold of in the UK) is Vidi Vici.
Vidi Vici is a high end Korean brand by make up artist Lee Kyung Min. It's pretty expensive, up there with premium brands and has a grown up chic style it which is quite different from the cutesy Etude House, Skinfood etc.
Here is what I hauled (from my aunts visit to Hong Kong and also from eBay – I finally found a seller!):
I got their liquid concealer, lip stain, BB Cream, face palette (with 4 refills) and their Lunch Box palette and 4 refill eyeshadows. Will review them all later!
So that's another major brand I wanted to try I have my hands on. I can't think of many other new brands I want to try anymore!
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I will now submit a lesson on something sexy, but tasteful. Here we have "how to draw a sexy anime girl", step by step. I'm sorry if this lesson might offend some of you but art is art and when you are an artist there is no limitations when it comes to finding stuff to draw or how to draw it. Some people may specialize in portraits, and other specialize in drawing cartoon style subjects. I myself don't specialize in any particular thing, I just like to dabble in a bit of everything. So having said that, this anime female figure should be easy enough to draw, but some of you novice artists might find this anime figure complicated. Just keep pushing forward and you will succeed. I have to bounce out of here for now, but I will return with some Pokemon that have a hot melted appearance.
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Learn more about School of Medicine web space and features.
My organization needs a new website. How is that achieved?
The School of Medicine maintains a content management system: a web-based system for maintaining sites without the need for external publishing software like Adobe Dreamweaver. Any organization within the school (department, center, program, office, lab, or student org) can have one of these sites and receive training at no charge, by contacting the Office of Information Systems at firstname.lastname@example.com, or calling 966-1325. While there's a standardized design, there is the opportunity to create your own layouts and graphics to accomplish branding and marketing needs. Visit http://www.med.unc.edu/webguide for more information.
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- If you already have a UNIX account, then School of Medicine IT will give you access to the departmental web space as soon as the permission email is received.
- If you do not have a UNIX account, then you will need to go to School of Medicine IT in MacNider Hall, Room 65 (M-F 9am-4pm). They will help you fill out an application for a UNIX account. In about 3-5 days you will receive a letter stating that your UNIX account was created. Once it's created and OIS has received your permission email, then you will be given access to the web space.
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If you have a UNIX account and the appropriate permissions (including permission of your department chair), contact School of Medicine IT at email@example.com or 966-1325 for the necessary FTP Remote Host settings.
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For web pages and data outside of the School of Medicine web system, each department gets 30MB of space (excluding videos, which can be hosted on a separate video server). Additional disk space can be purchased for a monthly charge of $4 per 20 MB. Contact the Office of Information Systems (966-9900) for more information.
How much space do I get for personal use?
The university (main campus) provides each faculty, staff member, and graduate student with 250MB of personal web space. We can't provide individual support for creating and maintaining content in your personal space, but you can find helpful information here: WordPress: WEBdotUNC
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The SOM web system features a browser-based interface for creating and editing content, as well as uploading images and other files. No other programs are needed, except for those used to edit media such as images, video, or sound.
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In the past it was necessary to hand-code web pages in HTML with a text editor. Now there are WYSIWIG programs like Adobe Dreamweaver, that write the code for you as you design using a graphic interface.
How do I transfer files from my computer to the non-standardized web server?
For sites outside of the web system, you need an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) application like Secure Shell (SSH). You can download this shareware application from the university software downloads page: http://software.unc.edu
Can I incorporate a database backend with my web site?
At this time there is no support for individuals to incorporate databases into their web sites. Departments looking to integrate databases into their web sites should contact School of Medicine IT Web Services at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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School of Medicine IT Web Services can help you get started with Google Analytics, a great resource for comprehensive site statistics. Visit the School of Medicine's Web Guide for more information.
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For the theme of this year's MET Gala, Zac Posen's designs were particularly apt. Balls gowns. Awesomely big ball gowns. Not necessarily my flavour but for the occasion, these were totally perfect. You really can't hate. Especially not Maggie Q in a dramatic full skirt that seems to detach at the waist. Full Story
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There was a technical snafu at the 24-Hour Plays recently and to entertain an irritated crowd, Ethan Hawke took to the stage with his guitar and performed a song he wrote "while shooting a movie in Paris during his divorce." Music & Lyrics… about Uma. According to New York Magazine Full Story


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There is a famous passage on the third page of Deligne's second paper on the Weil conjectures where he expresses his dislike of the axiom of choice, as manifested in the isomorphism between $C$ and $\bar{Q_p}$. The proof of said isomorphism runs as follows. Both $C$ and $\overline{Q_p}$ have transcendence bases, $S$ and $T$. Then $C\simeq \overline{Q(S)}$ and $\overline{Q_p}\simeq \overline{Q(T)}$. But $C$ and $\overline{Q_p}$ have the same cardinality, and hence, so do $S$ and $T$. Therefore, $Q(S)\simeq Q(T)$ and, from there, $C\simeq \overline{Q_p}$.
For myself, this proof is quite convincing. Recently, Torsten Ekedahl expressed his opinion to the contrary, and this led to the following exchange:
Why worry about the axiom of choice?
So I wondered about other expert opinions on this matter. Do you find the isomorphism unbelievable and, if so, why?


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R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best
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6 innings in test cricket is too early to make predictions about how good he'll be, but he's started very well and that's all he can do. There have been quite a few good domestic players come up and get sorted out immediately in test cricket, in comparison Hughes had adapted remarkably well.
To be fair, England isn't a patch on the SA attack now, let alone in the Donald era.
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100% hopeless? Bit harsh. He was inconsistent but still bowled brilliantly on occasion (Mumbai 06 for example).
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RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
Australian bowlers aren't simply of higher quality than English ones purely because they're Australian.
By "100% hopeless" I don't mean "hopeless in every single over of every single spell of every single game" TBH. That'd be near-impossible.
I reckon i could achieve that!
What do you mean by 100% hopeless?
Just dreadful far, far more often than good\decent TBH.
And I probably should've said "who takes the art of bowling seriously".
Well I still think that's a bit harsh. It's not like he always went at 7 and over and wicketless. He's always been capable of taking wickets, it's just that used to spray it round a lot more
In most of his Tests he was completely harmless and only produced a wicket-taking delivery like once per game.
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Breckenridge: two young female hitchhikers kidnapped and murdered
The killer seemed to be particularly proud of what he did and so he left clues that have motivated investigators for 32 years to solve a crime of who killed two young women.
When he dumped the bodies of Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer, 29, and Annette Kay Schnee, 21, in the winter of 1982 he left clothing belonging to one of the two women with the body of the other.
It left little doubt that on the same bitter cold January night in 1982, Oberholtzer and Schnee were kidnapped on Hoosier Pass near Breckenridge and murdered by the same person or persons.
No one has ever been caught for the murders.
A team of investigators from across Colorado would like to bring whoever was responsible to justice 32 years later.
A task force organized by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, made up of law enforcement experts from every discipline including prosecutors, crime scene investigators, detectives and medical examiners, have recently met to brain storm ideas about how to identify, arrest and prosecute whoever is responsible, authorities announced the first week of December 2014.
The account that follows is based on interviews, public documents, and Denver Post news clippings from 1982 and subsequent years about the murders.
Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer, 29, was reported missing on Jan. 6, 1982.
A cross-country skier found her body lying face down in a snow bank the next day, at 3 p.m. about 20 feet off Colorado 9 and about 300 feet south of the Hoosier Pass summit parking lot.
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A survey of the state's farm managers and appraisers found the value of Illinois farmland again rose by double-digits in 2012 and farmland values are expected to rise in 2013 as well, according to the 2013 Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report released today at the Illinois Land Values Conference sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
"The price of excellent productivity farmland was estimated at $10,510 per acre price on Jan. 1, 2012 and $12,670 per acre price on Dec. 31, 2012, an increase of 21% during the year," says Dale Aupperle, AFM, ARA, general chairman for the annual Land Values Report program sponsored by the Society. "Good quality farmland price was estimated at $8,980 at the beginning of the year and $10,500 at the end of the year, an increase of 17%. Average farmland price was $7,560 per acre at the beginning of year and $8,770 at the end of year, an increase of 16%. And Fair productivity price was $5,980 at the beginning of the year and $6,980 at the end of the year, indicating a price increase of 17%."
The survey was done late in 2012 and early in 2013 by members and affiliates of the organization and reflects activity across the state throughout 2012. The data were compiled by Bruce Sherrick, Ph.D. at the University of Illinois and Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D., also with the University's Colleges of ACES.
"Land price increases in 2012 were comparable to 2011 increases, when all land classes has close to a 20% increase. Increases in 2011 and 2012 were above average. Average yearly increases in land prices averaged 7% across all of Illinois between 1970 and 2012." Schnitkey explains. Yearly increases averaged 12% from 2006 to 2012.
The drivers supporting the higher prices are many, Aupperle states. "Leading the way are prices being paid for corn and soybeans. Mother Nature slashed corn and soybean yields in 2012 which resulted in skyrocketing grain prices. $7.00 to $8.00 per bushel corn and $15.00 to $18.00 per bushel soybeans were significant and offset much of the yield drop," he notes.
"Farmland truly is what it earns! Net farm income across Illinois was stable-to-increasing this past year due to higher commodity prices and the payouts from crop insurance programs," he continues.
No Slowdown In Sight
"Most survey respondents expect farmland prices to increase in 2013," Schnitkey says. Forty-seven percent of respondents expect farmland prices to increase, with 11% expecting prices to rise more than 5% and 36% expecting prices to rise between 1% and 5%. Of the respondents, 23% expect farmland prices to remain the same while 9% expect farmland prices to decline. "However," Schnitkey adds, "price increase expectations are more cautious for 2013 as compared to similar responses last year for 2012. When asked last year, more than 63% of respondents expected prices to increase for the coming year. This year, only 47% expect price to rise in the coming year."
Rents Up, Too
In general, land rental incomes received by landlords were higher in 2012 compared with 2011 figures. "For excellent quality farmland, traditional crop shares had average income of $345 per acre, cash rent had $348 per acre, and custom farming had $490 per acre," Schnitkey explains. Returns from share rent and cash rent leases were near one another in 2012 across all land qualities. Custom farming had the highest returns. He notes that 43% of the leases in 2013 will be share rent leases. Rates for cash rent leases are expected to stay the same for the coming year unless commodity prices decline to significantly low levels. The majority of the lease arrangements are still one year in length
Other points noted in the survey include:
- Estate sales accounted for 58% of the volume of land on the market. The next category was retiring farmers.
- Farmers accounted for 72% of the purchases made in 2012 as they reinvested into their businesses. Individual investors were the next largest group.
- 44% of the transactions were sold by public auction, 13% by multi-parcel auction and 35% privately.
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Uber Tests Letting California Drivers Set Own Rates
The changes come in response to AB5, which makes it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors.
There's a storm brewing that could potentially threaten the company's whole business model – and it's not just a problem for Uber. With several places now seeking to reclassify independent contractors as workers, Uber's entire business model is being threatened.
Related article: Uber Faces Legal Action In U.K. On Drivers' Rights
Related Topics: employee vs independent contractor, independent contractor issues, labor laws, regulatory enforcement, TNCs, Uber
The guber ship has holes and its begining to sink No ipo and anyone investing in a 450 million dollar loss is simply a fool No fonancial advisor can ask am investor to invest in a sinking ship
The changes come in response to AB5, which makes it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors.
Fresh off California's AB5 passage, the trade group now goes deeper into what the new rules mean for ground transportation operations.
The ride-hailing structure depends on the gig economy, where workers are hired as subcontractors rather than employees with full-time benefits.
New York law does not now require stretches to have seat belts in the back seat.
The TNC is attempting to push back against a California law aimed at turning independent contractors into employees.
The Greater California Livery Association's annual holiday event took on a more festive tone as the industry stands to benefit from measures that will ease business operations.
Be careful how your company presents and implements a "Zero Tolerance" policy.
The company and its rivals disrupted ground transport, riding on a lack of regulation. Now, regulators are closing in.
The state association with the heft of a national one will host operators from around California and the nation on Dec. 3.
The Department of Labor reportedly has been trying to get unpaid employment taxes from the TNC going back as far as 2015.
Despite severe damage, rear portions of the passenger compartment remained relatively intact, maintaining space for occupants to survive.
Legislators are looking at a new California law that is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
Owners believe it's just another hurdle since they're already registered with the public service commission and DOT.
The TNCs want voters to give them a break after the historic passing of AB 5.
A newly released report along with court documents provides more details about the accident.
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#include <cstdlib> #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { double num; double num2; char choice; for (;;)/>{ do { cout<<"Welcome to thejoshcalculator. V1.5\n"; cout<<"Please choose an option by entering the number, press q to quit\n"; cout<<"1 - Addition\n"; cout<<"2 - Subtraction\n"; cout<<"3 - Division\n"; cout<<"4 - Multiplication\n"; cout<<"5 - Help\n"; cout<<"6 - About This Program\n"; cout<<"7 - Updates to this program\n"; cin>>choice; } while ( choice < '1' || choice > '7' && choice != 'q'); if (choice == 'q') break; switch (choice) { case '1': cout<<"Please enter a number\n"; cin>>num; cout<<"Another number to be added\n"; cin>>num2; cout<<num + num2; cout<<"\n"; break; case '2': cout<<"Please enter a number\n"; cin>>num; cout<<"Another number to be subtracted\n"; cin>>num2; cout<<num - num2; cout<<"\n"; break; case '3': cout<<"Please enter a number\n"; cin>>num; cout<<"Another one to be divided\n"; cin>>num2; cout<<num / num2; cout<<"\n"; break; case '4': cout<<"Please enter a number\n"; cin>>num; cout<<"Another one to be multiplied\n"; cin>>num2; cout<<num * num2; cout<<"\n"; break; case '5': cout<<"This is a simple calculator made by me - Josh.\n"; cout<<"To select an option, type the number next to the option and press enter\n"; cout<<"E.G. for division, you would type 3 and press enter.\n"; cout<<"\n"; break; case '6': cout<<"thejoshcalculator, made by Joshua Griggs - Copyright 2007. :)/>\n"; cout<<"Feedback would be nice - [email protected] also, what programmes\n"; cout<<"do people need. Please give me ideas for programs. Bye!!\n"; cout<<"\n"; break; case '7': cout<<"Updates include: -double variable instead of int, so that decimals can be used.\n"; cout<<" -do while loop so that you can exit the program yourself\n"; cout<<"\n"; break; default: cout<<"That is not an option"; } } return 0; }
This is the calculator I made a few years back - very simple but about as advanced as I got in C++.


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Michel Bras 6" Utility Knife
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- Summary
World-renowned French chef Michel Bras believes cooking, like any art, requires the finest tools. Created in Japan in collaboration with Kai, the producer of Shun knives, this versatile knife is specially designed for delicate tasks like preparing fish.
- The razor-sharp blade is rigid enough for general slicing and cutting yet pliable enough for careful work.
- Hand assembled to exacting specifications.
- Matte-finish blade is composed of three stainless-steel layers: a hardened VG-10 core sandwiched between two layers of more flexible steel for increased durability and resistance.
- Blade is coated in titanium to enhance its antioxidation properties.
- Etched with a unique serial number and Bras's signature emblem of cistre, the delicate Alpine fennel that grows in the hills above his Aubrac restaurant.
- For quick identification, the handle is inscribed with the knife item number (#2), signifying the blade's form and function.
- Black PakkaWood handle is designed in the traditional Japanese chestnut shape, to sit comfortably in the hand.
- Comes in a maple sheath with a magnetized interior that holds the blade snugly in place for safe drawer storage.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 6"-long blade.
- 4 1/2"-long handle.
- 4.5 oz.
- Made in Japan.
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This is my 100th book review!!! I have been inactive lately in reviewing the books that I have read but rest assured, I am not going anywhere.
Harry Potter embarks on his fifth year in Hogwarts with the knowledge of the Order of the Pheonix, an alliance of witches and wizards set on to eliminate the Voldemort, and a disturbing feeling that things are about to get worse.
Albus Dumbledore was such an integral part of the book that when he died, I felt the wheels turning faster to a definite finality.


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Making Every Obstacle an Opportunity
We are a dedicated and compassionate group of community leaders who utilize outdoor wilderness camps and on-going mentoring to empower and transform at-risk youth into productive and successful community members.
The Rendezvous is...
Five days of camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and river rafting in the Poudre Canyon
Daytime activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, white water rafting and hiking. Nighttime entertainment centers around the roaring campfire.
Adventure Awaits
Are you ready to be a part of this adventure? If you are in junior high, come from a single parent home (or otherwise considered "at risk") and possess an adequate sense of adventure to enjoy a week in the wilderness then we are looking for you!
What is LRVR?
The Laramie River Valley Rendezvous is a non-profit organization working to bring at-risk youth in Larimer County together with law enforcement officers in an outdoor adventure camp at no cost to the campers.
Due to unforseen circumstances
the Rendezvous will not be held in 2019.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Laramie River Valley, Hwy 14 west from Fort Collins about 60 miles, then north about 8 miles along the beautiful Laramie River.
Who we are
Every summer since 1984, Larimer County law enforcement officers working with the Laramie River Valley Rendezvous have been camping, hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding with over 900 youth from at-risk homes in Larimer County.
The Laramie River Valley Rendezvous is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We strive to bring at-risk youth in Larimer County together with law enforcement officers in an outdoor adventure camp at no cost to the campers. Contributions to the Laramie River Valley Rendezvous are tax deductible.
Welcome to LRVR
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For more than 5 decades the brand SEBRING stands for exhaust systems of the highest quality. In 1963 SEBRING developed its very first exhaust system for a Steyr Fiat 1100. Whereas many competitors still use pressed sheet trays, SEBRING produces already all exhaust systems out of a seamless precision tube. Furthermore due to nickel plated inner pipes and galvanized steel wire SEBRING sets the highest quality standards. Already in 1966 SEBRING offered an exhaust system for almost every type of vehicle.
During the mid-sixties a close relationship with Jochen Rindt was the basis of on-going technology transfer to the national and international highest level of motorsports.
During the general petrol crisis, a time when environmental awareness was rare, SEBRING demonstrated already its high competence in coming up with the necessities for the environment by means of research and development.
In 1980 the series production of the unforgotten Puch mopeds started where SEBRING contributed more than its exhaust systems. The limited editions "Puch Monza SEBRING" and "Puch Cobra SEBRING" of these legendary mopeds became bestsellers.
In 1986 the company sets another milestone with the development of the first catalytic converter for motor cycles.


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Eggnog recipe
This is based on the eggnog recipe from the one cookbook I consider completely indispensable: the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. Through trial and error and personal preference I've modified it slightly (my notes in parentheses).
6 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups whole milk
1 vanilla pod
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
(These are the standard amounts, but I recommend to double them—a double batch still makes only a little more than a half-gallon.)
In a large saucepan, whisk together the eggs, extra yolks, and the sugar.
Slowly whisk in the whole milk.
Add one vanilla pod, split lengthwise.
Heat slowly over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is between 160 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit and is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. (160 is needed for safety, but go past 180 and you'll have scrambled eggs. Use an instant-read thermometer to monitor the temp. I use the same digital thermometer with a probe on a long cord that we use for roasts; I thread it through the handles of a binder clip attached to the side of the saucepan to keep the probe tip from touching the sides or bottom, for a continuous, accurate, and hassle-free reading.)
(Pull up a chair, you'll be stirring for a while. It should take around 25–30 minutes, but my first time I was overly cautious with the heat and spent nearly 2 hours.)
Strain the mixture into a large mixing bowl. (Straining gets the spent vanilla pods out and also removes some of the larger bits that might have congealed. I usually have to give it a little encouragement with a rubber spatula to push it through the strainer.)
Add the nutmeg and bourbon, and blend thoroughly for a few minutes with a stick blender or hand mixer. (Blending really improves the texture. Fresh-ground nutmeg is a must—pre-ground nutmeg is no better than sawdust. For bourbon, no need to waste the top-shelf stuff. This year I used what I usually choose for a mixed drink—Jim Beam—and it was at least as good as last year's batch with Maker's Mark. Also, the amount listed here is a fairly low-octane amount, so spike it to taste.)
Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic right down onto the surface to prevent it from skinning. Chill for at least 3 hours. (Overnight or two will really bring out the flavor.)
Shake well or blend one more time before serving.
(America's Test Kitchen wants you to fold in some heavy whipped cream at the last minute before serving, but I find this makes it much too rich. For a fancy presentation, top the glass with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle some nutmeg on for garnish.)
I hope this recipe doesn't sound overly complicated, because it's really very simple—and the results are so very worth the effort.


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What is media education? How does it connect with video production in education?
Welcome to the Media Education department of the Kulturring in Berlin! We are a team of media educators who are among the leaders for video education in Europe - bringing video production into the (wider) world of education. Based on a media educational model we would like to empower young people to become critical, reflective and active users and producers of moving images.
Based in Berlin, we focus on European projects but also offer projects in Berlin and at the moment even in Ethiopia. We offer a range of teacher training courses which take place in Berlin, across Europe and online. Free educational support material is available here. Please connect with us on facebook, YouTube, twitter, viducate.


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Bad health care is everywhere, and so is good health care. Right now in America there is a lot of chatter about health care. When it's mentioned I believe we all mean good health care. Good (and bad) health care doesn't know if you have health insurance. I've waited two hours for a specialist when I had excellent health care and thirty minutes for a specialist when I didn't. What matters the most is not just that I get an appointment, but that when I am in the presence of the health care provider, I am listened to. I am believed. I feel connected.
Health care for people with dementia is complex; there is a great deal of soul-baring that goes on in a good appointment, even in a short 15 minute follow-up appointment. Not knowing a provider will lead most of us to disguise symptoms and dismiss problems. Telling something that is scary and having it dismissed drives us further back into our caves of isolation. And this goes for everyone from the nurse who answers the phone calls to the physician and also the care partner. Knowing how to ask questions and get answers is a skill that not all people have.
I used to say that getting a good therapist (and I was one) was a crap shoot. If someone didn't feel connected to the therapist after one visit, then they should go look for another therapist. Now this is assuming the patient was motivated to seek therapy and change. I think the same is true for physicians and health care providers. As one of the people with dementia who is aware of my illness, seeking help was exceptionally difficult. It continues to be a challenge to this day. My youth and education are distractions to providers unless they are very attuned to the spectrum of dementing illnesses.
Going to a community clinic for people without insurance and low income may be the only option to health care, but oddly enough, it is where I received one of the best examples of health care ever; a nurse-practitioner listened, was alarmed and referred me onto a specialist. A specialty clinic in St. Louis is where I received the worst care; I was dismissed as an over-scheduled soccer mom. Getting care, getting good care, requires some luck and lots of energy. Not everyone has energy to seek another care provider when the first (second? Third?) practitioner ignores them or gives them medication they know to be ineffective.
Joining a local face-to-face support group can yield the best information for people with dementia and their care partners. Others in the group can steer you, as a peer, to providers they have had good experiences with. They can also alert you to the people who may have been less-than-helpful. If you find you are exhausted and unwilling to seek further care it is acceptable to step back and take a break for a few months. If you feel you are in dire need of informed dementia care, try the support group and ask online. We are here and trying to help you get good health care.


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Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is about to give birth to her third child, but that didn't stop the German beauty from baring it all on the cover of German Vogue's June issue.
The runway beauty strikes a pose very similar to Demi Moore's iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, where she posed nude when she was seven-months pregnant with daughter Scout.
According to Agence France-Presse, German Vogue said Claudia is due "in a matter of days."
"There are probably not many other women who have been photographed as often as Claudia. But she has never been seen in such a different way," German Vogue editor Christiane Arp told the AFP.
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld photographed the 39-year-old for the issue that hits newsstands on Wednesday.
Claudia and director Matthew Vaughn have two children together – Caspar, 6, and Clementine, 5.
Of course, Claudia and Demi aren't the only stars to bare all while pregnant for the cover of magazines. Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Cindy Crawford also posed in the buff with baby on the way.
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Set in 1995, Captain Marvel follows Carol Danvers, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, as she turns into one of the galaxy's mightiest heroes and joins Starforce, an elite Kree military team, before returning home with new questions about her past and identity when the Earth is caught in the centre of a galactic conflict between two alien worlds.
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