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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem, led by the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
[Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #79 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was cmhc.
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem, led by the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Remembrance DayStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ken Epp Conservative Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
Mr. Speaker, this coming Saturday will be the 14th time that I, as a member of Parliament, will have the privilege of laying a wreath at the local cenotaph in honour of our veterans.
This annual ceremony allows us to focus on the dedication and commitment that our armed forces members, past and present, have for freedom and peace in our country and around the world.
The ranks of World War I and World War II veterans are decreasing every year. Many of them have carried the marks of the war for their whole lives. We appreciate them and thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
We focus, of course, on those who gave their lives in the wars, some 105,000 of them. During the six years of the second world war, for example, we lost an average of 42 soldiers, airmen and navy personnel every day. What a tremendous sacrifice they made. What dedication and courage.
To all of them and their families we pledge that we will not forget. To those who are serving us now and to their families, we pledge our ongoing support and gratitude.
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Charles Hubbard Liberal Miramichi, NB
Mr. Speaker, Canadians across the country are feeling the pain of the minority government's about-face on income trusts. The Minister of Finance's apology does little for investors who saw their life savings vanish before their eyes.
Our offices have been bombarded with emails and phone calls from pensioners who saw their life savings decrease by nearly 20% on the stock market. For example, Mr. and Mrs. Barker from Miramichi wrote to me, saying, "The Conservatives lied" and "in this instance their lie has cost millions of Canadians dearly...Canadians have lost billions never to be regained...".
For example, nearly 20,000 Atlantic Canadians who had participated in Aliant shares, most of them pensioners from Atlantic Canadian telephone companies, are extremely upset. Many people invested last summer on the basis of the Conservative promise not to tax income trusts.
It is sad that when it comes to trust, Canadians have little trust in the government.
Quebec International Solidarity DaysStatements By Members
November 8th, 2006 / 2:05 p.m.
Caroline St-Hilaire Bloc Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow there will be three major events taking place in Quebec that address the issues of global poverty and promises for development in the new millennium.
The goal of the Quebec International Solidarity Days, which will continue until November 19, is to promote solidarity and commitment to a more just world among the public.
A highlight of this 10th annual event will be the launch of the first États généraux de la coopération et de la solidarité internationales in Quebec, which will provide an opportunity to examine what has been done and think about what remains to be done, and most importantly how to do it.
Montreal will also host the Millennium Promise Conference, an international event that will bring together people from all walks of life who share the objective of improving the lives of children and of people living in extreme poverty.
I will be taking part in this important conference and I would like to take this opportunity to urge the Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages to demonstrate a sense of humanity and do something concrete for the most disadvantaged members of our society. The federal government must immediately stand up and be counted, by significantly increasing the development assistance budget.
Global Microcredit SummitStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Alexa McDonough NDP Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, next week in Halifax, 2,000 delegates, including Nobel peace prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, will assemble for the Global Microcredit Summit.
This will be a crucial moment in a campaign using micro loans to lift half a billion people out of extreme poverty by 2015, fulfilling the UN millennium development goal of cutting in half the number of people living on less than $1 a day.
At the world AIDS conference, grandmothers identified microcredit as a literal lifeline to survival for women raising 13 million AIDS orphans. I look forward to chairing the summit's session on how microcredit contributes to gender equality.
I urge the foreign affairs minister to seize tomorrow's news conference with the director of the microcredit summit campaign as the ideal opportunity for Canada to reverse its shameful 50% decrease over the past five years in CIDA funding for microcredit.
With microcredit reaching more than 110 million people worldwide, 82 million of them the poorest of the poor, it is time for Canada to invest more than a mere 1% of its official ODA on this proven poverty reduction tool.
Medical Radiation TechnologyStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Patricia Davidson Conservative Sarnia—Lambton, ON
Mr. Speaker, Medical Radiation Technologists Week is being celebrated across Canada from November 5 to 10. Medical radiation technologists are highly trained health professionals with specialized skills, knowledge and competencies, who carry out diagnostic imaging in a number of treatment procedures in hospitals and private medical clinics.
The profession is composed of four disciplines: the radiological technologist, the radiation therapist, the nuclear medicine technologist, and the magnetic resonance technologist. These dedicated practitioners function as patient advocates, educators, health care researchers, technical and therapy specialists and interdisciplinary consultants.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the vital contribution of these key members of our health care system and their ongoing commitment to provide optimal patient care to all Canadians.
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Hedy Fry Liberal Vancouver Centre, BC
Mr. Speaker, the minority Conservative government's stunning betrayal on income trusts is having a devastating effect on families across this country.
Let us listen to Noel Chaney of Courtenay, B.C., who said in an email to MPs: "Our family lost" almost "$80,000 on our income trust investments today alone. My wife has medical conditions" that require "$12,000 a year in uninsured prescription medications, so our costs are...higher than most people our age". We do not have a lot of money to live on, he says, but "we thought we had things under control with our investment strategy". We believed the promises of the Conservative government "to leave income trusts alone, until today", he says.
Mr. Cheney is stunned by the betrayal of the finance minister and the support this plan is getting from other opposition parties. "We are...upset," he says, "by the broken promise of Stephen Harper and Monte Solberg to not change the trust tax structure". These promises--
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
Order, please. The hon. member for Vancouver Centre knows that in the House she must refer to members by their titles, not by their names.
The hon. member for Tobique--Mactaquac.
Veterans' WeekStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mike Allen Conservative Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, as Canada marches ahead into the 21st century, we continue to celebrate the stories of our past. The theme for Veterans' Week 2006 is "Share the Story".
Canadians across this country will see the Veterans' Week poster, which depicts the coming together of generations. A young man is trying on his second world war uniform as a veteran looks on. As the poster suggests, Veterans' Week has become a time for veterans and young people to come together and grow together.
Let us learn more about our veterans' experiences. Above all, let us encourage our young to pay homage to our past and honour its stories.
I encourage all of us to ask questions of those who helped create such a prosperous nation, those who fought to preserve the values and privileges we treasure today, because for all good things in this country, we can thank our veterans.
Rivière-du-Nord MediaStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Monique Guay Bloc Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I have the pleasure of welcoming journalists from LE NORD, the Journal de Prévost, Le Sentier and CIME-FM, the radio station of the Laurentians, who are proud representatives of the media in my riding, Rivière-du-Nord.
This day is part of a long tradition initiated by my constituency office to introduce the people we deal with on a daily basis, as elected representatives, to another aspect of the job of member of Parliament, and at the same time to thank them for the mutual trust we have enjoyed throughout our years of cooperation.
The journalists in my region, who enjoy a special vantage point for observing what we do every day, play an important role in our democracy and are committed to delivering clear information that the public can use to make informed choices.
Today I would like to recognize the work they do, their intellectual discipline, their ethics and their determination to preserve their freedom of expression.
My colleagues in the Bloc Québécois join with me in giving them a very warm welcome to Parliament Hill, and hope that they enjoy their time with us.
Diabetes MonthStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Steven Fletcher Conservative Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the House that November is Diabetes Month.
Diabetes is a serious public health problem in Canada. Diabetes currently affects about two million Canadians and costs our economy $1.6 billion each year.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% of diabetes cases in Canada. In most cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented through physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight.
Canada's new government is providing $18 million this fiscal year to the renewed Canadian diabetes strategy, which has set the foundation for moving forward on diabetes prevention in Canada. Our government is working with the Canadian Diabetes Association and other partners on the future direction of this strategy.
In addition, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research will continue to provide funding for research to address both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Canada's new government also has an aboriginal diabetes initiative, which will grow to $55 million annually at maturity.
I would like to ask all members of the House to wish the Diabetes Association a very successful Diabetes Month.
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Stephen Owen Liberal Vancouver Quadra, BC
Mr. Speaker, the emails and phone calls continue to pour into MPs' offices from financially devastated Canadians following the government's broken election promise on income trusts. Let us take, for example, Mr. David Taylor of Vancouver, who writes under the title "A damaged Canadian", and says:
A significant percentage of my portfolio was lost today, with further destruction still to come. My monthly income is now in serious jeopardy, since by the new rules income trusts will have to lower their distributions to account for the new tax. I will have to sell my house as my new lower income will not support the mortgage. I wish I only had myself to blame, but this is entirely the fault of a callous and indifferent politician who has lied and now cheated me of my retirement.
Unfortunately, Mr. Taylor is not the only one in this predicament. Thousands of Canadians have lost billions of dollars overnight because of the government's broken promise--
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
Order, please. Hon. members cannot do indirectly what they cannot do directly. Using language that is unparliamentary because they are quoting somebody is not satisfactory. We will not have these quotes read this way.
The hon. member for St. Catharines.
TaxationStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Rick Dykstra Conservative St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have heard from seniors in my riding of St. Catharines and across Canada. These seniors receive pension income resulting from the years they spent contributing to Canadian society.
Canada's new government has introduced a tax fairness plan to assist all senior couples who receive pension income. This plan helps seniors in two ways.
First, it reduces taxes for low income and middle income seniors by increasing the age credit amount by $1,000, retroactive to January 1 of this year. Second, effective January 1, 2007, senior couples will be allowed to split all pension income that is currently eligible for the pension income credit.
Pension income splitting is here after a 40 year wait. Our tax fairness plan is an important step in improving the quality of life that Canadian seniors enjoy, especially after the amount of time and effort they have given to this country.
Remembrance DayStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Peggy Nash NDP Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Canada's veterans. This past Sunday I laid a wreath by the cenotaph at Swansea Legion Branch 46 in Toronto. Next Saturday I will join in other ceremonies in my riding, including at the Queen's Own Rifles Branch 344 on Lakeshore Boulevard.
This latter event will be especially meaningful for me as it was here that my father, Harry Nash, applied to the Navy in 1941 at age 17. He was called up the next year and served on the corvette HMCS Kitchener K225 in the North Atlantic and later became a chief petty officer on the minesweeper HMCS Bayfield, including at Omaha Beach on D-Day.
We owe my father and his generation deep gratitude. My dad, at age 82, will celebrate Remembrance Day at Legion Branch 31 in Mount Dennis, Ontario.
I also want to thank my party for the NDP's veterans first motion, ensuring that veterans, their families and Canadian Forces personnel who fought to protect our country will not have to fight to receive a fair pension and live in dignity.
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, the minority Conservative government's recent decision about income trusts was a massive attack that cost Canadian investors billions of dollars.
Jacques Dompierre from the Ottawa region wrote: "I think that...the changes proposed by [the Minister of Finance] are a serious mistake".
Mr. Dompierre thinks that he should never have had to take such huge losses because of his government and he added, "It is clear that Ottawa must reconsider the proposed changes and try to undo this week's carnage".
Many Canadians agree. They invested their money in income trusts because they believed the Conservatives' election promise.
Mr. Speaker, there is no justification for the Conservatives' about-face.
Don CherryStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Michel Gauthier Bloc Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the anglophone members of this House gave a hero's welcome to Don Cherry, a CBC commentator whose disparaging comments about francophones have already raised questions here in the House of Commons.
This morning, everyone in Quebec is asking questions about the tribute paid to Don Cherry. Clearly, it does not take much to be a hero in English Canada.
Don Cherry was accompanied in the gallery by none other than the Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole. We cannot understand why you yourself, Mr. Speaker, bent the rules of the House, a set of rules you helped establish.
I have trouble understanding how you could demonstrate such enthusiasm for a francophone-bashing clown. Maybe it was because the member for Kingston and the Islands temporarily supplanted the Speaker.
The attitude demonstrated in this House was hurtful, and we will learn from this experience.
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Omar Alghabra Liberal Mississauga—Erindale, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadians have learned the hard way what it means to put their trust in the minority Conservative government's word.
Investors in income trusts have lost billions of dollars of their hard-earned money, which they planned on using in their retirement years. For the government to betray them by imposing a tax that it promised would not come has left them angry and jaded. Who can blame them?
Take the example of Albertan Gerry Collard. In an email sent to MPs entitled "The evaporation of my retirement fund", Mr. Collard writes:
In appreciation of my vote, you and the Conservatives caused $170,000 of my life savings to evaporate overnight. In exchange of my $170,000 you give me seniors income splitting, I am still looking for the humour in this.
He concludes by saying, "I invested my entire life's savings in Income Trusts after you promised they would not be taxed".
The Conservative government--
Income TrustsStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable.
Public SafetyStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Christian Paradis Conservative Mégantic—L'Érable, QC
Mr. Speaker, our government is addressing the issue of safety in our communities with strength and determination.
On Monday, Canada's new government took concrete measures in order to ensure the safety of Quebec's communities by injecting $10 million to face challenges related to crime and street gangs, through the National Crime Prevention Centre in particular. This funding will allow Canada's new government to work together with Quebec and non-governmental organizations in order to prevent crime.
This is another good example of the productive relationship Canada's new government maintains with the Government of Quebec and the community organizations of that province.
The Bloc Québécois, the party in eternal opposition, will never produce results since it is powerless in Ottawa—powerless is the word.
The Liberals lost the confidence of Quebeckers a long time ago. Fortunately, Canada's new government is taking tangible measures and meeting the needs of the people in order to ensure the safety of Quebec's streets and communities. In the meantime, the Leader of the Bloc is happy just to toss out some ideas.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Toronto Centre Ontario
Bill Graham LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, like the reversing falls in Saint John, New Brunswick, the Conservatives are cascading backwards on the environment. The government will go to Kenya next week with a climate change plan in which it proposes to do nothing for 20 years and then think about what it will do for the next 25 years after that.
No wonder the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Environment are afraid to show up at international meetings. They are making Canada a laughingstock on the environment.
Would the Prime Minister agree that what our country needs is a plan that kicks in one week from now, at the world conference in Nairobi, and not 2,300 weeks from now in the year 2050?
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, as the Leader of the Opposition will know, the government has tabled the clean air act which, for the first time in our history, will insist not only on reduction of air pollution, but reduction of greenhouse gases in Canada. It will, for the first time in history, have a national non-voluntary regulatory scheme for all Canadian industry.
What is amazing is, after 13 years in office when the Liberals did not table a single proposal, they have the gall to criticize anything.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Toronto Centre Ontario
Bill Graham LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, that is absolutely untrue. Listening to the Prime Minister is sort of like listening to a salesman trying to get Canadians to buy a Christmas layaway plan for the environment. We do nothing for decades, seas rise, islands flood, droughts hit, famines strike--
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
David Anderson
Who's writing your questions?
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Some hon. members
Oh, oh!


text: Community Leaders Identify Mental Health System As One of Most Overburdened Community Resources; Consequences Include Stressed Emergency Medical and Education Systems Law Enforcement, Education, Business, Health Care Leaders Join Forces In National Campaign; State Campaigns To Launch In Iowa, West Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, Maine And Massachusetts Nov 10 2003 Washinton, DC - One-third of community leaders nationwide identified mental health treatment system and services as one of the most overburdened community resources, according to a Peter D. Hart Research survey released today by the Campaign for the Mind of America. The Campaign for the Mind of America, chaired by NAMI – The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness, is a multi-year national and state initiative to increase access to mental health treatment services by changing public policies and priorities at the federal and state levels. "Half a century of inadequate mental health policyhas failed the 45 million Americans with mental disorders and now compels community leaders to act," said NAMI executive director Richard C. Birkel, Ph.D. Among the other findings of the survey: Consequences of Inadequate Mental Health Treatment System: The increased burden on emergency medical and education systems were seen as the major consequences of inadequate treatment and services for people with mental disorders by 60 percent of respondents; Reason to Expand Access to Treatment: Nearly 80 percent of respondents cited as a very important reason to expand access to treatment the fact that suicide is the third leading cause of death among young Americans; Consensus on What to Do: Early detection and treatment of mental disorders was identified by 90 percent of respondents as important for addressing mental illness in their communities. The survey sample included interviews with 501 opinion leaders from across the U.S., including hospital administrators, law enforcement officials, education officials, and business leaders. The margin of error for total opinion leaders is +-4.38. National And State Networks Launched U.S. government statistics estimate that untreated mental illness costs the nation more than $70 billion annually to lost productivity. When the diverted resources of those in law enforcement, education, and health care that are acting as the de facto front line of mental health treatment are added, the cost rises to more than $100 billion per year "In every community, this public health crisis is having devastating effects on education, law enforcement, health care and business," said Birkel. "Community leaders know the impact on their field and now understand the cumulative effects. That is why police officers, teachers, doctors, and other citizens on the front lines of the mental health system crisis are joining together in this campaign. We stand together to try to solve this problem in a new way." Inaugural partners announced today were: American College of Emergency Physicians; Association of Academic Health Centers; Child Welfare League of America; National Association of City and County Health Officials; National Medical Association; National Association of Counties; National Association of Police Organizations; National Association of Social Workers; and the Society for Adolescent Medicine. The Campaign for the Mind of America also announced its intention to take the Campaign to six key states – Iowa, Maine, West Virginia, Florida, Kentucky and Massachusetts. "We are starting with these states, but we issue a challenge to all states to begin to make the changes necessary to ensure that future generations have the access they need to live productive lives," said Birkel. In order to advocate for effective system change, the Campaign for the Mind of America developed Campaign policy objectives. Individual states may adapt these goals in light of the unique circumstances and needs of the state. The Campaign policy objectives are: Institute partnerships between mental health professionals and child-serving professionals to identify and treat school age children with mental disorders. Commit to preserve three essential components of mental health services: early detection and treatment, crisis intervention and acute care, and comprehensive community-based support. Develop programs that treat children and adolescents at home in their communities and prevent institutionalization. Train police officers in crisis intervention and provide mental health backup in response to psychiatric emergencies. Create a state plan to provide appropriate housing supports for people with mental disorders. Create a blue ribbon panel led by the governor to recommend how business and government can work together to promote the employment of people with mental disorders. Issue an annual report on state expenditures and services in support of those with mental disorders with outcomes evaluated.

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I'm still a bit mixed on Boardwalk Empire—I'm not as much of a fan as Luke is, though I'm still watching. But damned if I wouldn't watch every episode of Birdwalk Empire as proposed HILARIOUSLY in this Sesame Street video.
I don't even know where to begin with this. Nucky Ducky Thompson? Mallard Capone? What do you think they're bootlegging? Who is this video even aimed at?
I've started watching more Sesame Street videos with my niece, and man, they are amazing. Highlights include Ricky Gervais singing Elmo to sleep and the alphabet song with Indie Arie.
Would you watch an entirely Sesame Street-themed version of Boardwalk Empire? What other shows do you think they could do? Maybe The Walking Dead? Dexter?
Feel free to talk TV, Sesame Street, or whatever else, here or over in the Talk Amongst Yourselves forum. Have good chatting, and a wonderful Monday evening.
Sesame Street parodies Boardwalk Empire, adorably [A.V. Club via Jamin Warren]


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A few years ago, I wanted to establish a writing identity that was not tied to science fiction. I began with a simple Christmas story, Zanna's Gift, and used the pseudonym Scott Richards. Unfortunately, word got out about who "Scott Richards" really was, and the pseudonym became useless for its original purpose.
So my publisher and I agreed that we might as well reissue Zanna's Gift under my own name. If I try the pseudonym gambit again, you can be sure that it will be untraceable. Meanwhile, I hope people will enjoy Zanna's Gift, which holds about as much Christmas spirit as I can pack into one slim book.


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Caught up on the last few episodes, and wrote about them over at Jezebel. Conclusion:
But I can get past it enough to enjoy Drop Dead Diva for what it is — a fairly typical Lady Network show with a lot of atypical, unprecedented, truly body-positive twists. It's not 100% PUF-approved, but holy crap, it's a better portrayal of a fat woman than damn near anything I've seen since Roseanne, so I would really like to see this show do well. Since they already seem to have cut down on the binge-eating gags in recent episodes (THANK YOU), and they can only do so much about the premise, all I can really ask for is a little more sensitivity to the pitfalls of having Deb learn shit in Jane's body that should be obvious to any thinking person, fat or thin. Oh, and more Fred. For the love of all that's holy, do not take Fred away from us again.
To see what I had to get past and what PUF stands for, among other things, go read the whole (long) thing. Then discuss.


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A remixed and remastered version of the MEGADETH track "She-Wolf" has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (ZIP file).
"She-Wolf" comes off the upcoming "Cryptic Writings" reissue, due on July 27 through Capitol Records. A total of seven albums from the group's back catalogue as well as the MD45 record re-sung by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine have been remixed and remastered and will feature added bonus tracks, artwork and detailed liner notes.
"Some of the songs just didn't turn out the way that I wanted them to when they were first made, due to money restrictions, technology limitations and so on," said Mustaine. "I believe now that there is nothing standing in the way of what I felt when I wrote these songs and how you will be able to hear them."
The complete list of albums being re-released on July 27 is as follows:
01. "Peace Sells ...But Who's Buying" (1986)
02. "So Far, So Good, So What" (1988)
03. "Rust In Peace" (1990)
04. "Countdown To Extinction" (1992)
05. "Youthanasia" (1994)
06. "Cryptic Writings" (1997)
07. "Risk" (1999)
08. "MD45 - The Craving" (1996)


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SKF to acquire US-based Kaydon Corporation
2013 September 05, 09:00 CEST
Gothenburg, Sweden, 5 September, 2013: SKF and Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN) have agreed that SKF will acquire Kaydon in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD 1.25 billion, including USD 95 million of net debt. The transaction will be paid through existing cash and credit lines and will be accretive to SKF earnings in year one.
Tom Johnstone, SKF President and CEO, explains, "We have followed the development of Kaydon for a long time. They have a strong product portfolio, strong management and a solid financial performance and I am delighted that they will soon be part of the SKF Group. The complementary nature of their products and technologies, their geographical and customer presence and their manufacturing footprint will enable us to even better serve our customers and distributors in the industrial market worldwide. In particular this acquisition, combined with our other activities, investments and acquisitions in the last few years, shows our strong commitment to the North American market."
Kaydon is a diversified industrial manufacturer with three distinct business areas: friction control products (bearings), velocity control products and specialty products, including environmental services. Kaydon has a global footprint with 62% of its sales generated in North America, 24% in Europe, 12% in Asia Pacific and 2% in the rest of the world. In 2012, the company had sales of USD 475 million, with an adjusted operating profit of around 16% and has over 2,100 employees.
James O'Leary, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kaydon Corporation commented, "Our Board believes that the proposed transaction represents a compelling value for our shareholders. We believe that this transaction represents an excellent strategic fit for Kaydon that will allow our market leading businesses to accelerate their growth strategies by joining forces with SKF, a global industry leader."
Deal structure
SKF will launch an all-cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Kaydon. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, which has been unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, SKF will commence a tender offer to purchase all of Kaydon's outstanding shares for USD 35.50 per share in cash. The tender offer will commence on 16 September, 2013 and is subject to customary terms and conditions, regulatory clearances, including the tender of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Kaydon common stock. Upon completion of the tender offer, SKF will acquire all remaining shares through a short form merger.
The transaction represents a 22% premium to Kaydon's closing stock price on 4 September, 2013, a 21% premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price and a multiple of 12.7 times Kaydon's LTM Adjusted EBITDA (USD 98 million as of 29 June, 2013). The transaction is expected to close sometime in the fourth quarter of 2013.
A strong addition to the SKF Group
The acquisition of Kaydon is in-line with SKF's strategy to strengthen its technology platforms and become a knowledge engineering company. SKF expects to achieve significant synergies over the next several years with annual cost synergies of USD 30 million and USD 50 million in sales synergies.
Kaydon is complementary to SKF's existing business from both a product and geographic perspective, and will enable SKF to:
- better serve customers in many key industries globally with a more complete product portfolio,
- offer improved solutions and services through the combination of Kaydon and SKF complementary technologies,
- distribute Kaydon products through the SKF distribution network worldwide,
- utilize Kaydon's North American manufacturing footprint.
The addition of Kaydon Corporation to the SKF Group would have given a proforma sales increase for the full year 2012 from SEK 64.6 billion to around SEK 67.7 billion and with an adjusted operating profit from SEK 7.3 billion to around SEK 7.8 billion. Correspondingly, the proforma statement for the first half of 2013 will increase the SKF turnover from SEK 31.5 billion to around SEK 33.0 billion, and with an adjusted operating profit from SEK 3.3 billion to around SEK 3.5 billion.
Summary of Kaydon Corporation
Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of bearings and velocity control products such as industrial shock absorbers, gas springs and vibration isolation products. Their specialty products include filters and filtrations systems, custom rings and seals as well as environmental services. These products are used by customers in a variety of industries like aerospace, defense, medical, semicon, wind energy, material handling and machine tool.
- Kaydon is a leader in its product categories, such as split bearings and thin section bearings, with highly engineered, performance-critical products.
- Kaydon's industry recognized brands and leading technologies serve high value, global market segments.
- Kaydon's product offering is highly complementary with SKF's product portfolio and will enhance SKF's offering to its customers worldwide.
- Kaydon serves a number of segments that are less represented in SKF's current customer base and provide an opportunity to expand its product offering to those customers.
- Kaydon has maintained a long track record of strong financial performance with robust profit margins and cash flow.
Summary of the SKF Group
The SKF Group is a leading global supplier of products, solutions and services within
rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Services
include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring, asset efficiency
optimization, engineering consultancy and training.
SKF has around 140 manufacturing sites in 28 countries and is represented in over 130 countries through its own sales companies and over 15,000 distributor locations. Annual sales in 2012 were SEK 64,575 million and the number of employees was 46,775.
J.P. Morgan is serving as exclusive financial advisor to SKF and Reed Smith is providing legal counsel.
For further information, please contact:
Media Hotline: +46 31 337 2400
SKF Press Relations: Rebecca Janzon, +46 31-337 3880; +46 727-173 880; firstname.lastname@example.com
SKF Investor Relations: Marita Björk, +46 31-337 1994; +46 705-181 994; firstname.lastname@example.com
Information agent regarding tender offer:
Dan Burch, +1 212-929-5748, +1 516-429-2721, firstname.lastname@example.com
Charlie Koons, +1 212-929-5708, +1 917-545-4523, email@example.com
A teleconference for media, investors and analysts will be held on 5 September 2013 at 10.00 CEST, 09.00 (UK):
Aktiebolaget SKF
AB SKF is required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 09.00 CET on 5 September, 2013.
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 15,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2012 were SEK 64,575 million and the number of employees was 46,775. www.skf.com
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New malware signed with government digital certificate
New malware that is signed with a valid digital certificate once belonging to the Malaysian government has been discovered by researchers at F-Secure.
It's rare to find malware that's been signed with a valid digital certificate. What's even rarer is what researchers at software security company F-Secure found: Malware that's been signed with an official key that once belonged to the Malaysian government.
The malware in question takes advantage of an exploit in Adobe Reader 8 and spreads via malicious PDF files. Once exploited, the malware then downloads additional malicious components, some of which are also signed by a commercial website, from a server called worldnewsmagaizines.org.
The stolen certificate, issued for the domain of mardi.gov.my, once belonged to the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at Finland-based F-Secure Corp., wrote in a blog post that his researchers contacted Malaysian authorities and were told this particular certificate had been stolen "quite some time ago."
"This is problematic, as an unsigned Windows application will produce a warning to the end user if he downloads it from the Web; signed applications won't do this," Hypponen wrote. He also noted that some security systems might trust the malware more than unsigned code because of the supposed authenticity of a signed certificate.
However, according to the blog post, the mardi.gov.my certificate expired at the end of September, meaning those Windows application warnings will appear.
The stolen certificate was issued by a small subordinate certificate authority (CA) in Malaysia called Digicert Sdn. Bhd, not to be confused with the U.S.-based Root CA Digicert Inc. Digicert Sdn. Bhd is a subordinate CA of Cybertrust/Verizon and Entrust, both of which have revoked the certificates they issued to the CA. Major browser makers such as Google, Opera, Microsoft and Mozilla have also blacklisted the Malaysian CA.
According to a blog post by Yngve Nysaeter Pettersen, a developer at software company Opera Software, the reason for the blacklists stems from a discovery that Digicert Sdn. Bhd was "issuing certificates that did not meet several technical and contractual requirements, resulting in potential attacks on people visiting Malaysian government websites."
Some of the certificate problems included a lack of "Extended Key Usage", which is used to limit what a certificate can be used for, a lack of pointers to revocation information so the validity of the certificates couldn't be checked, and an exploit used in a phishing attack.
Pettersen added: "We have also learned that a few other CAs have also issued about 25 certificates with 512-bit keys. At present we do not have details about these certificates, but we have been informed that the certificates should be revoked within a week."


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In horizontal axis washing machines the bearings are subjected to radial tilting moments, whilst in vertical axis washing machines the nature of the load is predominantly axial. Furthermore, in horizontal axis washing machines the drum (and so the relative support bearings) rotates during the washing and spinning cycles. For vertical axis washing machines, the drum is stationary during the washing cycle (only the agitator is in motion) and rotates during the spinning operations.
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// // This is a sound trigger for Arduino using simple Piezo // as sound sensor, it is quick and dirty, but highly sensitive// device that can detect a moderate finger snap in 3 ft//// Copyright (c) 2013 Peter Y Lin (a.k.a MJKZZ)// // Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person// obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation// files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without// restriction, including without limitation the rights to use,// copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell// copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the// Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following// conditions:// // This permission notice shall be included in all copies or // substantial portions of the Software.// // THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,// EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES// OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND// NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT// HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,// WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING// FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR// OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.//#include <avr/io.h>#include <avr/interrupt.h>#define FLASH_PIN 7#define SOUND_PIN A0#define TIMEOUT 100 // 100 milliseconds#define THRESHHOLD 2 void setup(){ Serial.begin(115200); // make flash trigger pin output pinMode(FLASH_PIN, OUTPUT); // keep flash trigger pin low digitalWrite(FLASH_PIN, LOW);}volatile int v1 = 0;volatile int v2 = 0;volatile int to = 0;void loop(){ // start analog read v1 = analogRead(SOUND_PIN); while(1) { // acquire again v2 = analogRead(SOUND_PIN); // if difference between two analog read exceeds threshhold, // and it has been timed out since last trigger, // then trigger flash if (abs(v1 - v2) > THRESHHOLD && to == 0) { // debug only, you can remove it Serial.println(abs(v1 - v2), DEC); // *** edit your code to insert time delay here *** // trigger flash digitalWrite(FLASH_PIN, HIGH); // keep flash trigger high for 1ms delay(1); // done triggering, reset back digitalWrite(FLASH_PIN, LOW); // set timeout value to prevent multiple triggering // unit is number of milliseconds to = TIMEOUT; } v1 = v2; // decrease timeout value if (to) { to--; delay(1); } }}
Very cool! What sort of microphone/speaker was that? I was trying to detect the tick of a grandfather clock with only partial success.You could use the analog comparator instead of analogRead, that might give slightly faster response (not that it probably matters):http://www.gammon.com.au/forum/?id=11916


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I set out to write the Legionary series to indulge in Late Antiquity. It's been an incredible journey and I often refer to writing about the people and places of those times as a 'time machine' of sorts. And so I thought it was about time I turned the spotlight on the famous old legion at the heart of the saga - Legio Undecima Claudia Pia Fidelis, or the XI Claudia - to explore their past and highlight just how much they went through before the few years I have had the pleasure of marching with them…
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The Office of the Morehouse College King Collection has been established to oversee the conservation and preservation of the Collection; to promote teaching, research and scholarship, and to develop campus-based programming and community outreach initiatives that highlight the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection represents much of Morehouse alumnus Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and work spanning from 1944 to 1968. Encompassing approximately 10,000 items, the collection includes hundreds of handwritten notes, famous and lesser known speeches, manuscripts, sermons, and other writings of unparalleled historical significance.
The Collection also includes approximately 1,100 books from King's personal library, many annotated with King's own handwritten notes. Other items include a telegram from President Lyndon B. Johnson inviting King to the signing of the Voting Rights Act, credit card receipts; travel coupons and a briefcase with cosmetics containers, examination blue books from college, "to do" lists, correspondence, and memoranda to other famous leaders such as Andrew Young, Reverend Joseph Lowery and Walter Fauntroy.
The Collection allows insight into King's thoughts, personality, ministerial preparation, organizational skills and strategic planning during the civil rights period.


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CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government launched an investigation Sunday into how a classified booklet detailing Barack Obama's itinerary came to be lost in a gutter during the president's visit last week.
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House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Journalist Dylan Welch of The Age newspaper reported that he found the 125-page booklet on Thursday about 100 yards from Parliament House in Canberra, where Obama attended several functions during his 27-hour Australian visit.Story: Obama: US to boost Asia-Pacific military presence
The booklet contained details on Obama's itinerary, his security convoy and the cell phone numbers of senior U.S. and Australian officials.
Professor Alan Dupont, an analyst based at Sydney University, described the incident as a "significant security breach."
"If that had got into the wrong hands, it would certainly put the president and some of his entourage at risk," Dupont told the newspaper.Story: Obama cites jobs payoff from Asia trip
Australia's Attorney-General's Department said in a statement on Sunday it was investigating. The department said it did not comment on security matters.
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Although last week saw some pretty exciting developments in the cloud storage (Google Drive announcement and SkyDrive free 25Gb space), the truth is that Dropbox is still the king of the cloud storage hill – it's hands down the easiest to use and integrate.
I've been a Dropbox user for a few years now, but have started using it actively only in the last 12 months or so. It's been an invaluable tool for me thanks to its integration with 1Password, the password tool of my choice. Dropbox also helps with lots of day-to-day tasks and thats why I decided it's time to share some of the tips.
Having used Dropbox extensively on Windows systems (XP on laptop and Win7 on desktops), I've recently moved on to using Dropbox with my Mac OSX desktop and Linux hosting.
So here are the top tips for using Dropbox with Unix – each one does wonders for me and so I hope you like them as well.
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As you approach Ocean City, the scent of salt air is the first sign that you're getting close to a great vacation destination. Then, it's almost magical how the skyline of the 10-mile barrier island suddenly appears. From the second you are on the Route 50 or 90 bridge, the tall hotels and condos can be seen along the horizon with restaurants and attractions including roller coasters and water slides mixed in between them. In the foreground, jet skis and boats with parasails quickly dance around the water while the kayaks and paddleboards gracefully glide through the calmer sections of Assawoman Bay. Once over the bridge, you've arrived in Ocean City—a place of nostalgia and relaxation, and also excitement and entertainment.
For decades, family vehicles have been loaded up with coolers, beach toys and bicycles before departing for the fun-filled destination of Ocean City, Maryland. The draws are numerous, but Ocean City is ultimately famous for its wide, beautiful beach and award-winning boardwalk. Ten miles of coastline offer beaches where visitors can spread out a blanket and relax. Oceanfront accommodations line the strip, giving vacation-goers a large selection of places to choose from based on their desired pace and style. The younger crowd may enjoy the non-stop adrenaline pulsing through the boardwalk area, whereas families with small children or those looking for quiet, relaxing vacations may prefer the north end where beach house rentals, plush hotel rooms and local resident homes can be found.
During the day, it's easy to find something highly entertaining to captivate everyone in the family. Naturally, the sea offers a variety of sports and activities. Many will simply enjoy swimming, boating and fishing while others will seek out adventure sports such as parasailing or surfing. Now, visitors to Ocean City can even try the newest watersport rage: the jetovator. To imagine this new toy, think of a water-based motorcycle without wheels. Instead, plumes of water propel the rider up to 30 feet in the air. There are also land-based activities of all varieties including everything from laser tag and mini-golf to museum exploration and souvenir shopping. The list of fun is endless!
At night, the city comes alive with a vibrant nightlife scene. Popular bars and restaurants offer live music while clubs that line the bay open their patios for entertainment on the sand. Even teens and tweens can enjoy the evening at H2O—the area's only under-21 club. Before a long night on the town, grab a bite to eat at one of the city's many exquisite dining establishments. Sunny Day Guide can direct you to some of the best restaurants that are also close to your accommodations. We'll help you to make great decisions on places that suit your appetite as well as your budget.
And don't forget to take home a memento of your vacation to the Maryland shore! Whether your preference is for small local shops or nationally known stores in outlet malls, this region has something for everyone. Crab and Maryland flag merchandise that well represent the state are sold everywhere. Savvy shoppers may find a new designer outfit at the outlets for an evening out or water toys on the boardwalk for the kids.
Longtime visitors know that there's more to do in surrounding areas as well! Many fishing trips and top-rated restaurants can be found in West Ocean City. While there, bring the kids to Grand Prix or Baja Amusements for a day of go-karting and other exciting rides. Farther south is Frontier Town, a Western theme park with a waterpark, mini-golf and ropes course as well. Venture a bit farther down the road to Assateague Island and witness the famous wild ponies that have made their annual July swim from Chincoteague, Virginia. There is a fee to use the beach, but it is superb!
Wherever you explore, be sure to carry along your Sunny Day Guide or redeem our money-saving coupons right from your phone. After all, vacation is what you make it, and with our help, you can make the absolute most out of it! So, welcome to Ocean City, Maryland. We hope you enjoy your visit!


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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class: This package includes 6 lessons, 30 minutes in duration, positive reinforcement classes to get your puppy started off on the right paw! We cover topics relating to health, nutrition, vaccines, first aid, and of course all the basic commands a puppy needs to thrive! When your puppy graduates class, they leave eligible for their S.T.A.R. certificate from AKC. This program is $300.00
E-Collar: Each one of the following packages includes our Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar plus a 15 foot training leash.
**The Basic Obedience Package: This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar, a 15 foot leash, and includes all FOUR lessons for $600.00. By the end of this package, your dog will be able to be outside, off-leash, with distractions listening on command.
Basic Obedience Commands:
- "Come," "Sit," and "Extended Sit."
- "Down" and "Extended Down."
- "Place" and "Extended Place." (Your dog will sit on a location that you choose, like his bed, a park bench, a rock, a mat, etc.)
- "Break" Your dog is expected to maintain the command given until you give this release command.
- "Heel" They will walk right beside of you, either consistently on your left or right side, either on or OFF the leash. AND Bonus: Will not pull you down the street on his leash!
- "Off." Command is used to keep your dog from jumping on you, other people or other dogs. In addition, we use this command for breaking dogs from counter surfing or trying to climb out of their kennel or crate.
Extended sit, down, and place means your dog will REMAIN in the down, sit, or place position until YOU tell them to "break" (release them).
Advanced Lessons: Your dog must finish our Basic Obedience Package before we will teach them any advanced lessons! The Advanced Lesson package includes Extended Distance Obedience. Your dog will be sitting/downing on command from 50+ yards away from you.
This package is $400.00 and includes 4 of the following lessons:
- "Heel" command: They come running, go around you and sit down right beside your left or right leg
- "Watch" command: Stare at you until you release them. This is a good command to use if your dog is easily distracted by other dogs, balls, people, and is either aggressive or timid.
- "Through" command: Your dog will go in between your legs and sit down.
- "Stand" command: They will assume a standing position on command.
- "Front" Command: Your dog will come running and sit directly in front of you no matter where they are.
- "Focused" Heeler: Your dog will stare at you the entire time they are walking beside of you.
- "Touch" Command: Your dog will run up and jump up and touch anything you point to……
- "Directional" Sends: You can point your finger and your dog will go "place" on anything you point to, without you having to walk over to the object.
**Basic and Advanced Obedience Package: This package is for those who really want their dog to be fantastic and impressive to all! This includes 8 lessons for $900.00. You save $100.00 by paying for the Basic Obedience Package and 4 Advanced lessons up-front!
**2-Week Board and Train Program: We keep your dog for 2 weeks. You bring him/her to us and we do ALL the work with your dog. When you pick him/her up, your dog will know all the commands and you won't need to go through the brain damage of teaching commands to him/her. At that time, we train YOU on how to work the E-Collar. Your dog will learn all the Basic and two Advanced Commands, and be able to be totally Off Leash, even with distractions! This program is $2800.00
Therapy Dog Development Course: Is your goal to have your dog become a therapy dog? This specially designed 8-lesson course prepares you and your dog for their therapy dog testing and certification. This includes the e-collar and a 15ft training leash. This program is $900.00
Aggressive Dog Package: Our aggressive dog package aids in the stabilization and management of aggressive dogs for re-entry into the family unit, and control at home and in public. This package includes 7 facility lessons with the final 8th lesson being an optional in-home or facility based lesson. This program is $950.00
OLK9 In-Home Training: These packages are the same as above, except WE come to YOU! Basic Obedience: $800.00 (4 lessons, electronic collar, and leash) Basic and Advanced Obedience: $1200.00 (8 lessons, electronic collar, and leash) *Pricing includes traveling within 25 miles of either Tri-Cities, TN/VA, Asheville, NC or Knoxville, TN.
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Line of Transporter Magnets Expanded to 689-lb. Capacity
Industrial Magnetics, Inc., Boyne City, MI, has expanded its line of cylinder-actuated material-handling magnets, for use in place of vacuum cups or grippers when lifting and moving stamped and hydroformed parts, tubes and assemblies. Capacity ranges from 5 to 689 lb. The transporter magnets, which require no electricity, offer a slim profile and instantaneous pickup and release—use them to lift parts in and out of totes and bins and for other challenging applications.Industrial Magnetics: 888/582-0823; www.magnetics.com
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I've heard Photoshop layers referred to as "sheets of acetate," but Juan Miguel Palacios's work takes that literally:
A recent transplant to Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, Spanish artist Juan Miguel Palacios is making a splash in the New York art scene with a series of work focusing on the human form. Palacios uses a unique technique which involves layering a series of paintings on top of each other to create stunning three-dimensional pieces. We spent some time with Palacios in his studio to discuss his influences, his background and the complexities of his creative process.
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Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions begin to open your cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy should last about 40 weeks. "For some women, the signs and symptoms of preterm labor are unmistakable. For others, they're more subtle. During pregnancy, be on the lookout for: Regular or frequent contractions and tightening sensation in the abdomen, dull backache A sensation of pelvic Mild abdominal cramps Diarrhea Vaginal spotting or bleeding Watery vaginal discharge in a gush.
Cervical cerclage might be recommended if you're less than 24 weeks pregnant, you have a history of early premature birth and an ultrasound shows that your cervix is opening or that your cervical length is less than 25 millimeters." Survey conducted in Ireland states shocking facts that around 7.0% of total pregnant Women self-reported having Preterm labor in the country. Coming to the statistics in numbers it is estimated around 5,463 are the victims of Preterm labor in UK.


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Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital is currently looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our professional staff. We are known for our vibrant, high performing and incredibly rewarding workplace. We take pride in creating exceptional and meaningful work experiences, encouraging innovation, delivering award winning benefits to our patients and being involved in our communities.
Our highly trained employees provide the needed support for weekend, day, and evening shifts. Within our 15,000 square foot facility, we have a fully stocked pharmacy, in-house laboratory, helical CT scan, two X-ray suites, ultrasound, operating microscope, endoscopes, a comprehensive dental suite, and extensive specialty surgery equipment in two surgical suites. We have an outstanding reputation and are pioneers in providing specialty and exotic animal services to Northern California. We are looking for a dedicated clinician who enjoys the challenges and rewards of emergency practice.
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The father of a New Market, Md., family fatally shot his wife while she was holding their 3-month-old baby, killing them both before he turned the gun on himself, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The shooter, 40-year-old Benyam "Ben" Asefa, had recently lost his job, investigators said.
Deputies found Asefa; his wife, 42-year-old Barbara Giomarelli, and their infant son dead inside their home Wednesday night after the couple's 5-year-old daughter fled to a neighbor's.
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Investigators said early on that they suspected the case was a murder-suicide, but a new release Monday contains chilling details.
Authorities say that Giomarelli was filling a bathtub with water for their daughter's bath sometime between 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesday when she and her husband got into an argument.
At some point, both adults went downstairs, where Asefa shot Giomarelli with a 9mm handgun while she was holding their infant son, Samuel, authorities said.
The bullet that struck Giomarelli traveled through her body and hit the baby, investigators said.
The 5-year-old girl waited in the bathtub for some time before she got dressed and went downstairs, where she found her family. She then went to a neighbor, who called 911.
The cause of the couple's argument is unknown, but investigators say they learned there had been unreported domestic issues in the past.
Asefa's position as a government contractor at Love Lace Institute was eliminated Sept. 30 for cost-saving reasons, investigators learned.
He had performed work for the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick.
Shortly after the fatal shootings, Capt. Tim Clarke said he wasn't aware of any suicide note, adding that the details of the incident were sketchy because the surviving child is the only known witness.
"The problem is, we have a 5-year-old who is severely traumatized, so we're trying to limit the amount of discussion we have with her," Clark said last week.
The little girl was initially taken by Child Protective Services, but has now been placed with a family friend until a final determination can be made.


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BOSTON (AP) — A chemist who admitted faking test results in criminal cases was the "sole bad actor" in a scandal that forced the shutdown of a state drug lab in Boston, but the facility also was plagued by management failures, inadequate training and a lack of protocols, a report released Tuesday found.
The lab, formerly run by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, was closed by state police in 2012 after chemist Annie Dookhan admitted she tampered with evidence and tested only a fraction of the samples she claimed to test while working at the lab. Dookhan is now serving a prison sentence of up to five years after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice and other charges.
The scandal threw the state's legal system into turmoil as the courts were flooded with requests for new trials and dismissal of charges in cases where Dookhan had tested substances turned over to the lab by local police departments.
In a report released Tuesday, Massachusetts Inspector General Glenn Cunha said his 15-month investigation found no evidence that any other chemists at the lab committed wrongdoing. But he said management failures by lab directors "contributed to Dookhan's ability to commit her acts of malfeasance."
"The directors were ill-suited to oversee a forensic drug lab, provided almost no supervision, were habitually unresponsive to chemist's complaints and suspicions, and severely downplayed Dookhan's major breach in chain-of-custody protocol upon discovering it," the report said.
The scandal led to the resignation of the state's public health commissioner, the resignation of a manager at the lab and the firing of another manager. The drug lab was located within the Hinton State Laboratory Institute in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston.
"What was plain well before the Annie Dookhan issue arose is that forensic work should not have been done at the Hinton facility. It should have been done at a crime lab," Gov. Deval Patrick said after the release of the report.
Cunha's report said the lab failed to provide potentially exculpatory evidence in criminal cases by not disclosing information about additional, inconsistent testing results. He said his office is now in the process of retesting approximately 2,300 drug samples to determine whether the results were accurate.
Cunha also found that the lab lacked formal and uniform protocols for many of its basic operations, including testing methods, caused in part by its lack of accreditation. His investigation also concluded that the lab's quality control system focused mainly on the functionality of the lab's equipment and was ineffective in detecting malfeasance, incompetence and inaccurate results.
Cunha said lab managers did not act decisively when other workers at the lab questioned Dookhan's work after it became clear she was handling a much higher volume of cases than any other chemist.
"Let's be clear, Dookhan's behavior did not go unnoticed," he said. "Those complaints fell on deaf ears."
Cunha made a number of recommendations, including that all forensic drug chemists should receive extensive training before analyzing any drug samples and should also participate in expert witness training and a mock trial program before testifying in court. Chemists should also receive ethics training to "ensure they remain unbiased in their forensic science responsibilities," he said in the report.
Patrick said the state has so far spent about $18 million out of a total of $30 million approved by the Legislature to deal with the crisis, mainly through gathering data on all of the cases Dookhan worked on and informing prosecutors and defense attorneys.
State officials have estimated that Dookhan worked on more than 40,000 cases during her nine years at the lab.
Report cites rash of problems at Mass. drug lab
BOSTON (AP) — A chemist who admitted faking test results in criminal cases was the "sole bad actor" in a scandal that forced the shutdown of a state drug lab in Boston, but the facility also was plagued by management failures, inadequate training and a lack of protocols, a report released Tuesday found.


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As most of you have heard today patch 3.2.2 is going live. With it marks the triumphant return of the Brood Mother and her many whelps. So what's in store for us?
The Brood Mother Returns
After years of lurking in her lair battling the many brave adventurers who travelled from afar to challenge her, Onyxia returns stronger than before to commemorate World of Warcraft's five-year anniversary.
- Onyxia has been scaled to offer new challenges to level 80 players and is now available in 10- and 25-player modes.
- Adjusted for modern raiding, but with the fundamental experience of fighting the Brood Mother still in effect, including the horrors of her Deep Breaths!
- Onyxia will now drop level 80 item versions of some classic loot items from the level 60 encounter.
- Brood of Onyxia, a very rare 310%-speed mount modeled after Onyxia herself will be available for the luckiest of challengers
This has gotten me very excited. For many of us, Ony was our first real raid experience. I know it was for me. I had done some molten core, but my first real raid with my guild (same one I'm still with today) was Onyxia. Of course my first ony raid tale is a little bit different then most. I happened to have participated in this raid from a bar. My then girlfriend worked at a bar that happened to have really good wireless Internet. I hoped on my laptop while waiting for her to get out of work and wound up getting invited to an Ony raid. We killed the Brood Mother, I got a shiny new helm and I did this while having a frosty cold pint. When we heard that they were updating her for the anniversary at Blizzcon, I definitely joined in screaming at the top of my lungs in excitement. Along with this announcement also came the news that in Cataclysm Rangnaros, Nefarian and a few others will be back again! This announcement even got me to dust off my hunter and level her to 80. This type of boss is something that many of us remember fondly and I think it was a good call on their part to update her to level 80 and bring us back some favorite loot updated for level 80 as well.
Let's not forget this is a patch though, so some things are changing for classes and abilities. Healers this patch are largely untouched. Shamans however get a nerf of sorts, not as bad as it could be but bad enough.
Cleansing Totem: No longer purges instantly when dropped
Like I said could be much worse, this change will require Shaman to change tactics slightly. On fights like the Faction Champions in ToC, dropping a cleansing totem was a great way to get 5 people cleaned from poisons and diseases very quickly. Now we have to use this totem more proactively rather then reactively as once you drop it you have a good 3 seconds to wait before it starts doing it's thing. Complete Patch notes can be seen HERE
More Patch Notes
Dungeons & Raids
- Shadowfang Keep
- Wailing Guardsman: Screams of the Past will no longer have multiple applications on a target. Recast time has been increased.
- Ulduar
- Increased the cooldown on Immortal Guardians' Drain Life ability in the Yogg-Saron encounter.
- The Achievement "Iron, Dwarf Medium Rare (25 player)" now requires 25 kills, down from 50.
- The Frostwolf Howler and Stormpike Battle Charger Achievements will now be awarded when a player learns the respective mount spells.
- The blacksmiths of Orgrimmar grew tired of running to the rear of the city to craft items and have installed a new anvil & forge at the General Store in the Valley of Strength.
- Engineering
- The Mind Amplification Dish no longer changes the appearance of your helmet.
- Inscription
- Added a recipe for Runescroll of Fortitude. This item grants a stamina buff equal to the highest rank of Power Word: Fortitude (untalented) to all players in the raid. The effect of this runescroll is exclusive with other stamina scrolls and Power Word: Fortitude.
- Leatherworking
- Added a recipe for Drums of Forgotten Kings. These drums increase all stats by 8% for all players in a raid. The effect of these drums is exclusive with Blessing of Kings.
- Added a recipe for Drums of the Wild. These drums grant a buff equal to the highest rank of Mark of the Wild (untalented) to all players in a raid. The effect of these drums is exclusive with Mark of the Wild.
- The Black Heart: This item's animation has been changed and no longer resembles Hand of Protection.
- Death Knight Tier-9 Tanking 4-Piece Set Bonus: Now decreases the cooldown on Vampiric Blood, Unbreakable Armor, and Bone Shield by 10 seconds instead of 20.
- Druid Tier-8 Healer 4-Piece Set Bonus: The amount of healing this set bonus grants on the initial cast of Rejuvenation has been reduced by 50%. In addition, this set bonus no longer has strange interactions with Harold's Rejuvenating Broach.
- Glyphs
- Glyph of Bone Shield: This glyph now grants 1 additional charge instead of 2.
- Glyph of Flame Shock: Redesigned. This glyph now makes Flame Shock periodic damage able to be critical strikes.
- Glyph of Mind Flay: This glyph no longer reduces the magnitude of the movement reduction on the Mind Flay victim.
- Glyph of Scourge Strike: Redesigned. This glyph now causes Scourge Strike to extend the duration of Frost Fever and Blood Plague by 3 seconds each time Scourge Strike is used on a target, up to a maximum of 9 seconds.
- Glyph of Typhoon: This glyph now increases the range on Typhoon by 10 yards in addition to its current effects.
- Glyph of Unbreakable Armor: Now increases the armor gained from Unbreakable Armor by 20%.
- Glyph of Vampiric Blood: The glyph now increases the duration of Vampiric Blood by 5 seconds instead of 10.
- Libram of Obstruction: The buff to block value from this relic is now exclusive with the buff to block value from Libram of the Sacred Shield; it is impossible to have both buffs at once.
- Libram of the Sacred Shield: The block value buff from this relic has been increased to match its item level.
- Relics: All buffs provided by relics (idols, librams, totems and sigils) now share an exclusive category such that gaining a buff from one of these items will remove all other buffs gained from items in this category.
- Totem of Quaking Earth: Attack power value increased to 400.
User Interface
- Battleground Queuing
- Players may now only queue for no more than two Battlegrounds at a time.
- The dialog box for entering a Battleground match has been changed to reflect the following options: "Enter Battle," "Leave Queue," and "Minimize."
- The time a player has to enter a battle when selected has been reduced to 40 seconds when not already in a Battleground and 20 seconds when in a Battleground.
- Players already in a Battleground can now choose "Enter Battle" for a new Battleground under any circumstance (i.e. while dead, in combat, falling, etc.).
- A new Battleground will not launch until the maximum number of players on each side are in the queue (i.e. 40 players per side for Alterac Valley).
- The size of the Focus Frame can now be adjusted via the Interface Options menu.
- Mail System Auto-Complete Feature
- The inline auto-complete feature for the mail system has been added back into the game. The mail system will now have both the pre- and post-3.2.0 auto-complete features available.
- Added a label to notify players that the Tab key will allow players to navigate through the character names listed via the auto-complete feature.
- For additional notes on Lua and XML changes please visit the UI & Macros forum.
Bug Fixes
- Death Knight
- Rune of Razorice: The frost vulnerability granted by this enchantment will now increase the damage done by Frost Fever as intended.
- Druid
- Balance of Power: Misleading tooltip reworded. The tooltip previously reported an incorrect value for the increased chance to hit with spells. The actual benefit of the talent is unchanged.
- Hunter
- Master's Call: This ability now correctly removes the snaring component of Infected Wounds, Frostfire Bolt, and Slow.
- Trap Mastery's (Survival) tooltip now states the correct amount of snakes summoned.
- Mage
- Arcane Missiles: Ranks 12 and 13 will now properly cause players to enter combat.
- Paladin
- Hand of Freedom: This ability now correctly removes the snaring component of Infected Wounds and Frostfire Bolt.
- Priest
- Divine Aegis: Ranks 1 and 2 will now work with Holy Nova.
- Glyph of Power Word: Shield now correctly uses the Priest's spell critical chance instead of the target's.
- Rogue
- Vanish: This ability now correctly removes the snaring component of Frostfire Bolt.
- Honor Among Thieves: This talent will now work properly again if two rogues with different ranks of the talent are in the same party.
- Shaman
- Grounding Totem will now properly protect against the Death Grip spell.
- Lava Burst can no longer deal critical damage to targets who are immune to critical strikes (due to, e.g. Roar of Sacrifice, Blessed Resilience).
- Lightning Shield: This spell will no longer set off some trinkets when it is cast.
- Stoneclaw Totem's pulses will no longer break stealth on nearby hostile units.
- Thunderstorm and Shamanistic Rage can no longer be used while Frozen, Cycloned, Sapped, or Incapacitated.
- Warlock
- Demonic Circle: This ability now correctly removes the snaring component of Frostfire Bolt.
- Fel Armor: This spell was unable to set off trinkets and other effects. That has been corrected.
- When using Shadowbolt or Incinerate while having Backlash and Backdraft active, only Backlash will now be properly consumed.
- Coliseum Trinkets: Some spells that should have triggered these trinkets will now trigger them (such as Holy Nova and Fel Armor).
- Death Knight Tier-9 DPS 4-Piece Set Bonus: Now grants the correct chance for disease damage ticks to be critical strikes.
- Hunter Tier-9 2-Piece Set Bonus: Critical damage from Serpent Sting will now work properly with the Mortal Shots and Expose Weakness talents.
- Lightweave Embroidery: This tailoring item enhancement will no longer trigger from the periodic healing granted by the warlock spell Fel Armor.
- Mote of Flame: Corrected a typo in the tooltip.
- Paladin Tier-9 DPS 2-Piece Set Bonus: Now grants the correct chance for Righteous Vengeance ticks to be critical strikes.
- Shard of Flame: Corrected a typo in the tooltip.
- Val'anyr, Hammer of The Ancient Kings: Healing from Prayer of Mending now triggers the shield from this item. In addition, a bug was corrected which would cause the shield points to be overwritten rather than stack up as intended.
So, how do you feel about the patch? Excited or angry that it seems like it came too soon? Does it make you think back on your time in early raiding? What was your first raid? Any other bosses you want to see ramped up to 80?
Until next time, Happy Healing!
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Viewership for NBC's coverage of the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards averaged 13.5 million viewers, the event's largest audience since 2006, according to preliminary figures released Monday by Nielsen Media Research.
Sunday's three-hour, one-minute ceremony from the Nokia Theatre hosted by talk show host Jimmy Fallon drew the most viewers for any non-sports prime-time program since the "American Idol" finale on May 26
The 1.3 percent increase from the preliminary figures for the 2009 ceremony came as the Emmys did not have to compete against an NBC "Sunday Night Football" game for the first time since 2006 and aired live coast-to-coast for the first time since 1976.
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The viewership figure includes viewers who watched a West Coast replay but did not watch the live broadcast.
The increase follows the trend of rising viewership for awards shows. The Academy Awards drew its largest audience since 2005 and the Grammy Awards its largest since 2004 earlier this year.
Experts have said one reason for the increase is the "Twitter Factor," which has prompted both a larger tune-in and longer viewing as people both make and read comments on the website.
Final ratings figures are scheduled to be released Tuesday but are not expected to change significantly.
The Emmy ceremony usually is held in mid-September, one day before the start of the official television season, expect when it is televised on NBC.
The ceremony airs in August when it is carried on NBC because of its contract to carry "Sunday Night Football." Television viewership is traditionally lower in August because of summer vacations.
The ceremony rotates among the four major broadcast networks.
The 2009 ceremony, which aired on CBS, averaged 13.32 million viewers, according to preliminary figures, and 13.47 million, according to final figures.


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