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Lice are tiny insects that live on humans and feed on blood. When a large number of lice live and multiply on a person, it is called an infestation.
Three different kinds of lice live on humans:
Lice spread easily from one person to another through close contact or through shared clothing or personal items (such as hats or hairbrushes). A louse cannot jump or fly.
The most common symptom of lice is itching. There are different symptoms, depending on which type of lice you have.
Frequent scratching can cause a skin infection. In the most severe cases of head lice, hair may fall out, and the skin may get darker in the areas infested with lice.
A doctor can usually tell if you have lice by looking closely for live lice or eggs in your hair. The doctor may also comb through your hair with a fine-toothed comb to help detect lice. He or she may look at the lice or eggs under a microscope.
Your doctor can also find pubic lice and body lice by looking closely at your body or your clothing.
Lice won't go away on their own. Be sure to do all you can to treat lice and to prevent the spread of lice.
The most common treatment is an over-the-counter cream, lotion, or shampoo. You put it on the skin or scalp to kill the lice and eggs. In some cases, you may need treatment a second time to make sure that all the eggs are dead. If two or more treatments don't work, see your doctor.
In some areas lice are resistant to certain treatments. If live, active lice are seen 48 hours after the first treatment, treat again with a different product right away.
It's also important to wash clothing and bedding in hot water to help get rid of lice. To help control the spread of lice, you can also clean combs, brushes, clothing, and other items to kill lice and their eggs.
Some people continue to have itching for 7 to 10 days after the lice and eggs have been killed. Steroid creams or calamine lotion can relieve the itching. If you have severe itching, you can try antihistamine pills. But don't give antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first.
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Lice are very easily spread, usually through close personal contact. Lice infestation may be caused by any of the three types of lice:
Lice are spread from human to human. Pets don't get head lice and can't spread them to humans.
Itching, the most common symptom of all types of lice infestation, is caused by an allergic reaction. Lice bite the skin to feed on a person's blood. The saliva from these bites causes the allergic reaction and itching.
Itching may not occur right away, depending on a person's sensitivity and history of lice infestation. The first time a person is infested with lice, it may take several weeks or months for itching to start or to be noticed. In a repeat case of lice, a person may begin to itch within 2 days of infestation because the immune system reacts more quickly when exposure has occurred before.
Some people become very sensitive to lice bites and have unbearable itching. Others build up tolerance to the bites and have little or no itching, even with repeated infestations.
In addition to itching, symptoms of lice infestation vary depending on which type of lice is present.
Head lice
and their eggs (nits) can be seen on hair, the nape of the neck, and behind the ears. They can vary in colour from white to brown to dark grey. The eggs are tiny round or oval shapes that are tightly attached to the hair near the scalp and do not slide up and down on the hair.
Frequent scratching may cause broken skin or sores to form on the scalp. The damaged skin may weep clear fluid or crust over, and it may become infected. In response to infection, the lymph nodes behind the ears and in the neck may become tender and swollen.
A pubic lice infestation may cause itching around the genitals as well as the anus, armpits, eyelashes, and other body areas with hair. Pubic lice bites may cause small, flat, blue-grey marks (maculae cerulea) that look like bruises on the torso, thighs, or upper arms. The marks may last for several months, even after all lice have been killed. Pubic lice, like head lice, can be seen on shafts of hair.
Pubic lice that infest the eyelashes and eyelids may cause irritation and crusting in those areas. The lice may be visible near the base of eyelashes.
Pubic lice tends to be spread by sexual contact. If you or your teen has pubic lice, you may also have some other sexually transmitted infection (STI). Symptoms of STIs can include itching, tingling, burning, or pain of the genitals. For more information about STIs, see the topic Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Itchy sores from body lice usually develop in the armpits, around the waist, and along the trunk where seams of clothes press against the skin. The lice and eggs are generally not seen on the skin but may be found in the seams of the person's clothing.
Other conditions, such as dandruff or scabies, can cause symptoms similar to those of a lice infestation.
Lice will not go away without treatment. If the initial treatment does not kill all of the eggs (nits), a follow-up treatment may be required 7 to 10 days later to kill the newly hatched lice. Itching may last for 7 to 10 days even after successful treatment.
After treatment, dead eggs may remain in the person's hair until they are removed. Some schools have a policy of not allowing children to return to school until they are free of eggs.
If your child has lice, report it to your child's daycare provider or school so that other children can be checked.
Some children and parents think about or feel lice crawling even after the lice problem is gone. If you or your child feels like symptoms are lasting or feels troubled after the lice problem is gone, talk to your doctor.
Frequent scratching can cause mild complications such as skin infections. In severe cases, hair may fall out. Some people may develop thickened, darkened skin in areas that are infested with lice over a long period.
Things that increase the risk of getting lice include:
If you suspect lice infestation (pediculosis), you can try an over-the-counter lice medicine or visit your doctor to double-check your symptoms. Call a doctor if:
Lice will not go away without proper treatment. Even if they don't bother you much, lice can be spread to other household members, sex partners, or other people you have close personal contact with. If you think you have lice, try an over-the-counter lice medicine or call a doctor.
If you need help treating a lice problem, contact your family doctor, general practitioner, or local health unit. You or your child may be referred to a specialist:
A pharmacist can answer your questions about medicines that treat lice.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
To find out if your child has lice, the doctor will do a close visual examination to look for live lice or their eggs (nits) on the hair. The doctor may also use a fine-toothed comb to help detect lice. He or she may need to look at the lice or eggs under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
Lice will not go away without proper treatment. Treatment should begin as soon as symptoms of lice are noticed or when live lice and eggs (nits) are seen on the person's body or in clothing. Specific treatment depends on the type of lice infestation.
Children with head lice can return to school or daycare after their first treatment. Some schools have a "no nits" policy in which the child can go back to school or daycare only after eggs have been removed. "No nits" policies are discouraged by medical experts. Most doctors agree that a child should be allowed to return to class after proper treatment and should be urged to avoid close head-to-head contact with other students. Confidentiality should be maintained so as not to embarrass a child who has head lice.
Itching may continue even after all lice are destroyed. This happens because of a lingering allergic reaction to their bites. Over-the-counter cortisone (corticosteroid) creams or calamine lotion may help. For severe itching, antihistamine medicines (such as Benadryl) or stronger, prescription-strength corticosteroid creams may be needed. Don't give antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first. And don't use cortisone cream for longer than 7 days without talking with your doctor. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. And don't use it in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless you've checked with the doctor first.
Who should be treated?
Treatment is not likely to work if:
Head lice
are easily spread among children because kids commonly share hats, combs, and other items. If you or your child has head lice, you can help prevent others from getting it if you avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during activities inside the home and outside the home. Also, don't share clothing, bedding, hair brushes and accessories, pillows, stuffed animals, or towels. Frequently examining the scalps of your school-age children may help you discover and treat lice before they spread to the rest of your family. Avoiding prolonged close contact with a person who has lice will also reduce your risk.
Pubic lice
are spread primarily among people who have many sex partners. Reducing the number of sex partners you have may help reduce your risk of getting pubic lice.
Body lice
may be prevented by bathing regularly and changing clothes daily. Body lice live on clothing, not on the body. Washing clothing in hot water [54.5°C (130°F) or higher] will usually kill adult lice and prevent eggs from hatching. Body lice that are on the skin usually go away on their own with daily bathing and wearing clothes that are not contaminated. Medicines to kill body lice are usually not needed.
To help control the spread of lice, you can also clean combs, brushes, clothing, and other items to kill lice and their eggs.
There are over-the-counter medicines to treat head lice and pubic lice. Most products come as a shampoo, creme rinse, or lotion (topical treatment) that is applied to the affected areas, left on for a period of time, and then rinsed off.
Because body lice live in clothing, not on the body, medicines are generally not needed unless the person is severely infested. The most common way to kill body lice and eggs is to wash clothing and bedding in hot water [54.5°C (130°F) or higher] in a washing machine.
Do not use lice medicines on children younger than 2 years. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if your child younger than 2 years has lice. Check the product label. Be sure to follow the directions about proper use and safety. Most medicines require a second treatment in 7 to 10 days.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for head or pubic lice include:footnote 1
There are other OTC products for lice, but not all of them have good evidence that their benefits outweigh the side effects and other risks. Experts do not recommend using lindane lotion or shampoo. Lindane can have toxic effects.
(both prescription and non-prescription) can help relieve the itching that often occurs with lice. These medicines may cause drowsiness. Don't give antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first.
If there is a serious skin infection, antibiotics may be needed.
It is not necessary to remove lice eggs from hair after treatment with topical medicines, but some people may wish to remove them for cosmetic reasons.
Most products used to treat lice may cause side effects if they are not used properly. Never use a product more than two times (with less than 7 days between uses) without first consulting a doctor.
There is some concern that lice are becoming resistant to (can no longer be killed by) permethrin or other medicine used to treat lice infestations. It is also possible that lice may persist after treatment because the medicine was not used properly or because the person was reinfected by someone else who was still infected with lice.
Some people try other treatments (such as using petroleum jelly or olive oil to smother lice). But there is not strong evidence that other treatments such as these work well or are safe to treat lice.
Head-shaving helps get rid of head lice. But this method can cause distress to the person whose head is shaved. After cutting or shaving the hair, put the hair into a garbage bag right away and seal it so that lice cannot spread to other areas in your home.
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Protests over Russian anti-gay law focus on Sochi
Despite seven months of international outcry, Russia's law restricting gay-rights activity remains in place. Yet the protest campaign has heartened activists in Russia and caught the attention of its targets — including organizers and sponsors of the upcoming Sochi Olympics.
Over the past two weeks, major sponsors Coca-Cola and McDonald's have seen some of their Sochi-related social media campaigns commandeered by gay-rights supporters who want the companies to condemn the law. Several activists plan to travel to Sochi, hoping to team up with sympathetic athletes to mount protests.
And on Friday, a coalition of 40 human-rights and gay-rights groups from the U.S. and Europe released an open letter to the 10 biggest Olympic sponsors, urging them to denounce the law and run ads promoting equality for gays.


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Kim Kardashian recently wrapped up her
miserable failure World AIDS Day fundraiser by taking time out to update E! Online about her dating life. And she's back to ruining the value of another professional athlete. This time her victim is New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries. No offense to Kris, as I'm sure he's a good guy, but Kim has clearly gone from Red Lobster to Long John Silver's.
Kim told the people who provide news to morons that she's been enjoying the single life, so this more than likely means that Humphries, who has never averaged more than 24 minutes per game in a season, is just a bench spot speed bump on the highway to HPV supremacy. Kardashian, who is famous because she made a sex tape with a rapper we'd never heard of, also said that she's done ruining the careers of NFL players. Responded everyone who had Miles Austin in fantasy football this season, "Gee, thanks."
"No," she replied when I asked her if she's hesitant to date another pro at the launch of her Brissmor watch line last night, "But I probably would never date a footballer again!" Apparently hooking up with the likes of Reggie Bush and Miles Austin has ruined the NFL for her! (Via E! Online)
ROFL! It's funny because she ruined the NFL for them, too. At least Reggie got a Super Bowl victory for his career before her obvious witch spell completed his transformation to completely useless fumbletard. As for Austin, he barely dated the girl and he's having an entirely forgettable season. Poor Kris. He's averaging just over 7 points per game as it is. He could end up negative. Although, there are worse things than dating a Kardashian and being declared negative.
Follow along after the jump for a look back at Kim's pro sports dating career and how those athletes have fared…
Before: Heisman Trophy winner, NCAA Champion, Walter Camp Award, Doak Walker Award, 2006 NFL No. 2 overall draft pick. Pretty solid gig.
During: Missed multiple games in the 2009 season due to knee and other various leg injuries, but eventually won the Super Bowl. Ended up dumping Kim because his grandmother allegedly disapproved of her having a sex tape with a guy nobody has ever heard of.
After: Lost his Heisman Trophy after his college legacy was destroyed by his alleged acceptance of expensive gifts while at USC. The school has since removed all depictions of him in the athletic facilities. He also probably has an occasional rash.
Before: He played a bunch of soccer and nailed Paris Hilton. That's about all I know about this guy. Didn't he get involved with some hookers at one point, too? Probably. That's what I would do if I were a famous soccer player.
During: Ronaldo and Kardashian "dated" through the duration of one E! Online web update. Kim was in Portugal at the same time as Ronaldo, who plays there so the coincidence was shocking, and someone took a picture of the two making out. They probably didn't have sex since they weren't dating.
After: Ronaldo is still a soccer god and has had sex with more girls than you or I will ever meet.
Before: Austin had a breakout season in 2009, amassing 1,320 yards and 11 TDs on 81 receptions. He immediately leapfrogged to the "elite" status of NFL wide receivers and it seemed that he and Tony Romo were in for one beautiful pro relationship.
During: Instead of being regarded as a top WR, all of the focus on Austin regarded his relationship. But he remained relatively low-key as he seemed to be backing up his 2009 season with 146- and 142-yard performances in his first two games this season, as well as a 166-yard game against Tennessee. Then they broke up.
After: Some blame Austin's breakup with Kim for Romo's broken clavicle and subsequently ruining Austin's fantasy football value. By some, I do mean me.
Before: Since entering the league in 2004, Humphries has played for the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks and he is now on his second stint with the New Jersey Nets. He's never scored more than 8.1 ppg in a season, so this may actually be the greatest thing that's ever happened to him.
Prediction: In about two weeks, E! Online will be asking Kim about her new relationship with Jarome Iginla.


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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Sackville—Eastern Shore.
[Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #130 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was farmers.
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 Sackville—Eastern Shore.
[Members sang the national anthem]
AgricultureStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Bob Mills Conservative Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, another promise made, another promise kept.
Now, for the first time in decades, farmers in my riding of Red Deer will get to enjoy the advantages farmers in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes have always had: the right to choice in marketing their own barley.
Backed by a resolution made to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce by the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, a whopping 79% of farmers in Alberta decided they, not the Canadian Wheat Board, would be better at marketing their own barley.
Farmers in my riding have, in past years, been thrown in jail by Liberal governments simply because they wanted to sell their own grain. Today these enterprising farmers will never again have to live under that Draconian threat. Today the farmers jailed for selling their grain have been vindicated.
I congratulate our hard-working prairie farmers for making a wise and brave choice.
The BudgetStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Shawn Murphy Liberal Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Speaker, the budget tabled last week by the Conservative government is a devastating blow to those Canadian attending university and those families with children planning on attending university. The budget will be especially harmful to undergraduate institutions and students attending those institutions.
In December 2006, the Prime Minister cut $2.9 billion to grants and scholarships for post-secondary students, as well as improvements to student financial assistance and billions more from workplace skills development programs and youth employment programs.
Budget 2007 does nothing to fill the gap left by these cuts. What little funding for graduate student research it did include will leave undergraduate students totally out in the cold. As my friend from Labrador says, a big fat goose egg.
Investment in post-secondary education is one of the best investments a society can make for its future. It is a democratic right. It is an equalizer in society.
Last week the government condemned thousands of undergraduate students to unmanageable debt loads. It has shown complete contempt for our country's post-secondary students.
Lac Pouce CentreStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Robert Bouchard Bloc Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Domaine de l'Amitié, known as the Centre du Lac Pouce, in Laterrière, provides services to young people aged 5 to 17. This centre offers vacation camps, either during the day, on weekends or during holidays, and integration camps for young people with autism.
After a fire tore through the main cabin in 2001, the directors did not give up. There are now 25,000 people attending the centre every year. Their determination was rewarded when they received the Prix d'excellence "Développement 2006" from the Association des camps du Québec. The centre just received the highest rating in the vacation camp category, and a four-star rating from Tourisme Québec.
Congratulations to all the directors of Domaine de l'Amitié for their hard work. They have my full support as they continue to work with the volunteers and fight to keep their funding from the Canada summer jobs program.
British ColumbiaStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Peter Julian NDP Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, with the Conservative government, British Columbia does not matter.
British Columbia has been experiencing the loss of good jobs in softwood lumber because of the appalling sellout and, now recently, in the aviation industry with the layoff of over 700 highly qualified personnel in Vancouver.
The Conservative government refuses to take any action to keep quality Canadian jobs in Canada, including in B.C. It refuses to provide even a penny for the World Police and Fire Games held in B.C.
B.C. is not even included in the government's definition of Canada. The Minister of Finance, during his budget speech, defined Canada as ending at the Rockies.
Yes, there is life west of Banff, with the exception of the B.C. Conservative caucus, and there are pressing needs to address the hemorrhaging of good quality jobs, the pine beetle devastation, the crisis in affordable housing, west coast fisheries, leaky condos and the highest child poverty rates in Canada.
The government has taken British Columbia for granted and British Columbians will remember.
Birthday CelebrationsStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Cheryl Gallant Conservative Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
Mr. Speaker, on May 8 of this year, I will be calling on all Renfrew county fiddlers to get out their fiddles and strike up the tune of happy birthday for legendary Renfrew county fiddler, Joe Quilty of Calabogie, who will be 90 years young.
It was only fitting that 150 family and friends packed Pembroke's Shooter's Bar & Grill to pay tribute to Joe by raising nearly $1,000 to go to Calabogie Home Support, an organization that offers services in the Calabogie area, which Joe and his wife Madge helped start.
Born in Admaston township, Joe moved around before the lure of the Ottawa valley called him home. Once back in the Ottawa valley, Joe, along with Tom Sharbot, who is affectionately known as the Fiddling Mohawk, and Ed Mayhew, helped found the Renfrew County Fiddlers Association.
In tribute to his long association with the fiddle, Joe was presented with the following certificate, "We honour Joseph Quilty who will be ninety in the spring. He has fiddled with the best of them and still can make it ring".
Kyoto ProtocolStatements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Liberal Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to support the members of the environmental committee at Félix Leclerc secondary school in my riding. This group of students believes that the Government of Canada should support and honour the Kyoto protocol.
To show their support for Kyoto, the members of the committee—Saranya Danasekaran, Dominique Brown, Stéphanie Trottier, Miguel Degiovanni, Véronique Bader and their teacher, Louise Major—sent me a petition signed by 350 students, teachers and administrative personnel at Félix Leclerc.
Like most members of the House, I support this call to action. I therefore urge the government to pay attention to what young Canadians are telling it and to show some international leadership on this critical matter.
HEC MontréalStatements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Steven Blaney Conservative Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to sincerely congratulate and pay tribute to HEC Montréal, Canada's first university-level business school, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The school has trained generations of entrepreneurs and managers who have been recognized for their talent and dedication, not only in Quebec and Canada, but around the world.
Around here, it is not often that a teaching institution celebrates 100 years in the business. We must therefore take advantage of this opportunity to highlight the pioneering spirit of this school, which continues to be an institution dedicated to innovation, a characteristic it is emphasizing with its 100th anniversary theme: Always at the forefront.
As Quebeckers and Canadians, we can be proud of the accomplishments of this great business school, which has strong roots in the community and is open to the world. That is why our new government, especially the Conservative members from Quebec, would like to sincerely congratulate HEC Montréal and its representatives here in the House today on a century of excellence and innovation.
Rural ProductsStatements by Members
March 28th, 2007 / 2:10 p.m.
Paule Brunelle Bloc Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, March being nutrition month, let us extend a special congratulations to all the workers in the agri-food industry. In Quebec, efforts have been ongoing for years to promote rural products.
Each region offers consumers a wide variety of healthy and delicious products that did not need to be shipped from afar. Take for example blueberries from the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region, cranberries from the Bois-Francs region, lamb from the Charlevoix region, honey from the Gaspé, herring from the Magdalen Islands, the Ancêtre raw milk cheese from Nicolet-Bécancour.
To all of you who are involved in locally producing safe food, allowing us to enjoy a diversified, eco-friendly and ethical diet, the Bloc Québécois says hats off. To the entrepreneurs, workers, nutritionists and dietitians who foster better health through quality eating habits, we extend our congratulations for all your efforts.
TransportationStatements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Norman Doyle Conservative St. John's East, NL
Mr. Speaker, last evening I wound up debate on my motion on improving transportation to and from the island of Newfoundland.
In my motion, I call for an improved Maritime Atlantic gulf ferry service. I also call for a fixed tunnel link between the Island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada in southern Labrador.
Key to the fixed tunnel link is the completion of Highway 138 on Quebec's north shore which would allow people on the island to drive to southern Labrador, down Quebec's north shore, on to Quebec City and central Canada.
For the first time since the Quebec-Labrador border was established in 1927, the mayors on both sides of the border have come together in support of this project.
The railway was a national dream that opened up the Canadian west. The tunnel and Highway 138 is another national dream that would open up the Canadian northeast.
I call upon the House to make this dream a reality.
Clair Chamber of CommerceStatements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Liberal Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, on March 25, I had the honour of attending the annual general meeting of the Clair chamber of commerce in my riding of Madawaska—Restigouche. At this event, I underscored the importance of the small and medium businesses in the region that have developed and have considerably diversified our local economy.
Today I want to acknowledge in this House four local businesses that are celebrating their 25th, 30th and 40th anniversaries this year.
I want to congratulate Homérilde and Nicole Michaud, owners of Méril Garage, which has been open for 25 years; Guilles and Sandra Corriveau, owners of Industries Corriveau, open for 25 years; Robert and Madonna Michaud and their son Marco, owners of Mich Meat Market, open for 30 years; Nelson and Marie-Paule Soucy, owners of Nelson Soucy Transport—Soucy Brothers Ltd., which has been open for 40 years.
All of these people have put their energy into ensuring the vitality of our region by starting businesses in order to contribute to the success of our region.
Canada Council for the ArtsStatements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Jim Abbott Conservative Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada's national arts funding agency.
The Canada Council has given Canadians access to their own stories through the imagination and creativity of artisan creators across the country.
Canada's new government recognizes the vital role that arts play in enriching the lives of Canadians and their communities. That is why in our very first budget the government was proud to include $50 million in additional funding over two years for the Canada Council for the Arts. We believe in the contribution that our artists and creators make to our country and want to ensure that adequate support for the arts is realized through both private and public collaboration.
The Canada Council has been a real success story, one that Canada's new government will continue to champion and support.
I ask all members to please join me in congratulating the Canada Council for the Arts on reaching this important milestone.
Canada Council for the ArtsStatements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Alexa McDonough NDP Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canada Council for the Arts. We applaud the contributions of men and women across Canada who help us express the deep, rich, diverse character and soul of our nation. In a thousand forms, their works inspire a vision for our country, inspired by hope and imagination, not by today's politics of fear.
We salute the 50 artists gathered on Parliament Hill, symbolizing 50 years of Canada Council achievements.
Every Wednesday, our New Democrat caucus, 41% of us women, shines the spotlight specifically on women. Today, we delight in celebrating the special contributions of women artists, such as: our beloved Wendy Lill, playwright and parliamentary champion of arts and culture; Marie Chouinard, dancer and choreographer extraordinaire; Sarah Diamond, videographer and president of the Ontario College of Art and Design; Inuit musician Lucie Idluit; visual artist Wanda Koop; and Judith Marcuse, artist driven by her passion for social change.
We welcome these representatives to Parliament and, through them, express our deep admiration for all Canadian artists.
ZimbabweStatements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Keith Martin Liberal Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, Zimbabwe is poised to descend into a new hell. Once the breadbasket of Africa, it is now its basket case. Its despotic President Robert Mugabe's thugs just beat and tortured the head of the Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, and tortured his twinned MP Job Sikhala.
With the world looking the other way, Zimbabwe's now on the precipice of a bloodbath for Mugabe just imported 2,500 members of an Angolan paramilitary death squad. He is going to unleash this force against his own people, much as he did when he ordered the slaughter of 18,000 civilians in Matabeleland in 1983.
To prevent this massacre from occurring, I call on our government to expel the Zimbabwean High Commissioner to Canada. I call on the African Union, especially South Africa, to strongly sanction Mr. Mugabe and his cronies and increase aid to Zimbabwean NGOs and human rights groups.
There is little time left. We must exercise our responsibility to protect and prevent a bloodbath from occurring in Zimbabwe.
Human Rights in the PhilippinesStatements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Diane Bourgeois Bloc Terrebonne—Blainville, QC
Mr. Speaker, since 2001, the state of human rights in the Philippines has seriously deteriorated. Amnesty International's Melo report, dated August 15, 2006, and the preliminary conclusions of the UN special rapporteur on the extrajudicial executions unanimously denounced the systematic political assassinations taking place in the Philippines, and emphasized that Gloria Arroyo's government failed to conduct effective, impartial investigations and to punish the perpetrators of those political assassinations. The majority of the victims have been journalists, lawyers, union leaders, peasants, aboriginals, and human and religious rights activists.
The Government of Canada, which gives aid to the Philippines, should be pressuring Ms. Arroyo's government to take the necessary steps to remedy the situation, to stop the political assassinations and the impunity, so that democratic elections worthy of the name can be held in May 2007.
Raymond BrunetStatements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Liberal Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Construction Association has elected Raymond Brunet as chair of its board of directors for 2007-08. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Brunet and wish him tremendous success in his new role.
Raymond Brunet is an active member of the Outaouais community. He is president of Ed. Brunet & Associates Inc., a large institutional and commercial construction company that has been at work in the Outaouais for over a century.
In addition to working with the Canadian Construction Association, Mr. Brunet has chaired the Gatineau United Way campaign, served on the board of directors of the City of Gatineau economic development corporation, and now sits on the board of the Ottawa airport. He was also named personality of the year for 1999 by the Gatineau chamber of commerce.
I invite my colleagues to join me in commending this active citizen and dynamic entrepreneur.
Child CareStatements by Members
2:20 p.m.
Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
Mr. Speaker, between 1993 and 2005, the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada received a mind-numbing $2.2 million from the previous Liberal government.
Last week, its executive director, Monica Lysack, appeared before the human resources committee and tried to defend her organization, saying that the Liberals gave her $600,000 of that windfall to "monitor whether or not government investments in child care are actually being spent on child care". What a typical Liberal manipulation.
By Ms. Lysack's own admission, her organization has never created one single care space, but the Liberals gave it $2.2 million and then asked it to track down organizations, like its own, that received taxpayer dollars and did not create child care spaces.
Fortunately for Canadian families, the days of Liberals' big talk and zero action on child care are over. With nearly $5.6 billion invested in children and early learning for the next year, the new Conservative government is clearly getting the job done for all Canadian families.
Government AppointmentsOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister wraps himself in the so-called Federal Accountability Act and now his senior confidant, John Reynolds, a lobbyist he named to the Privy Council, is the subject of a police investigation.
Will the Prime Minister do the prudent thing and ask Mr. Reynolds to resign now as Conservative campaign chair and cease any contact with him?
Government AppointmentsOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, certainly the definition of scandal has changed. A scandal used to be when someone wanted a patronage appointment and he or she was bought off by the government.
In this case we have an individual whose claim is that he wanted to be bought off and could not find anyone in the government who was willing to buy him off. That is how this government operates.
Government AppointmentsOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, at least for now it is not the question of what was offered by the government. It is the question of what Mr. Reynolds asked for and to whom he spoke in government.
Will the Prime Minister do the prudent thing and ask Mr. Reynolds to resign as the Conservative campaign chair right now and cease any contact with him?
Government AppointmentsOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition says that it is not a question of anything the government did, so I will obviously take that one to the bank.
Once again, I note in the newspapers that Mr. Reynolds has denied even knowing the individual in question. In fact, Mr. Reynolds has no authority in any case to make government appointments. They are made by the government, and that is the case.
This government will not buy people off with patronage appointments.
Minister of Public SafetyOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Reynolds affair is a very serious issue that is being made light of by the Prime Minister. Even more serious is the situation of the Minister of Public Safety who is responsible for the RCMP.
Will the Prime Minister ask his Minister of Public Safety to step down until the RCMP gets to the bottom of Jim Hart's resignation?
Minister of Public SafetyOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, this is a matter that goes back seven years. These allegations are unfounded. There is a major difference now. The party over there is tainted by scandals and it seriously damaged national unity. We have a government that is free of scandals and we have seen a great improvement in national unity.
Government AccountabilityOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Liberal Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, the government has created a culture where puffery and bluster pass for debate, but which conceal ugly realities.
We have a Prime Minister's adviser and Conservative campaign chair under police investigation. We have a Minister of National Defence who has made a habit of misleading the House. We have a Minister of Public Safety who refuses to step aside while the RCMP, the police force he manages, investigates his conduct.
When will the Prime Minister face reality, do the right thing and bring this ugly behaviour to an end?
Government AccountabilityOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the government has brought in the most sweeping anti-corruption reforms in the history of the country. So clean is this government that the opposition has to reach back for stories that are seven years old, for scandals that never took place. None of this is going to be able to cloud the sorry record of that government.
We see that Canadians are responding to the new clean government we are running on this side.


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The first recipe I have tried out of the new book is her version of that comfort food stand-by, Mac and Cheese. Now, I have made many different versions of Mac and Cheese in my day, most all of them delicious, but I believe Anne Byrn's recipe is definitely the richest and most velvety variety of them all. She dispenses with any thickening cornstarch or brown rice flour for the cheese sauce, preferring to "enrobe" the pasta with a reduced batch of heavy cream, and it makes for a truly decadent dish. You don't need a whole heaping helping to make a meal because it is very rich indeed. My family cleaned their bowls, and thus, paired with a fluffy green salad with vinaigrette, we feasted like Gluten-Free royalty.
Here is Ms. Byrn's wonderful recipe for Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese, reprinted with permission from Workman Press:
Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
Serves 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 to 26 minutes
Bake: 8 to 10 minutes (optional)
Pinch of salt
8 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni (I used brown rice pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (I used butter)
3 cups heavy (whipping) cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Dash of ground nutmeg
Dash of paprika, for sprinkling on top
1 cup gluten-free cracker crumbs, for topping the casserole (optional) (but I say they were essential for adding a nice crunchy counterpoint - I used Glutino crackers)
1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
1. Fill a large pot two-thirds full with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water is boiling add a pinch of salt and stir in the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until it is just done, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the macaroni in a colander and toss it with olive oil or butter. Set the macaroni aside.
2. If you are baking the macaroni and cheese, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Add the cream to the pot in which you cooked the pasta and let come to a boil over medium heat., stirring. Let the cream cook until it has reduced to half its volume, about 1 1/2 cups, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and nutmeg.
4. When the cheeses have melted completely, stir the cooked macaroni into the sauce. You can serve the macaroni and cheese at once sprinkled with paprika. Or to bake the dish transfer the macaroni and sauce to a 2-quart baking dish. Toss the cracker crumbs with the melted butter and scatter them over the top. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs with paprika. Bake until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and the crumbs have browned, 8 to 10 minutes. The macaroni and cheese can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.
I will be back with more recipe reviews from "Unbelievably Gluten-Free" over the coming weeks, including trying my hand at some new recipes to add to my vegetable repertoire, so be sure to tune in for these blog posts as well as a chance to win a copy of this great new cookbook. You can enter to win a copy of each of Ms. Byrn's gluten-free cookbooks, "Unbelievably Gluten-Free" and "The Cake Mix Doctor Cooks Gluten-Free". To enter, leave a comment below or at one of the next Crispy Cook posts about the book. I'll pick a random winner (U.S. and Canadian residents only) after the Blog Tour is over.
In the meantime, you can also hop on over to Anne's Facebook page tomorrow, November 14, starting at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time, for a chat with the author, or see what the other bloggers on the Tour think about this great new cookbook.


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OCZ Vanquisher Review
The easiest way to start the enjoyable/maddening/tearful journey into the world of overclocking is to start with swapping out the stock heatsink that comes with most new systems/CPUs. The stock heatsink gives you about as much cooling performance as a block of cheese with a fan on it. If you are going to embark on the air cooling overclocking journey, then it is my belief that you will need to start with the basics of air cooling to gain a complete understanding of your components and how heat affects them. Overclocking on air allows you to reach a "zen like" state when you find the perfect tweaked settings that your components optimally perform at. It is a delicate balance that is extremely satisfying when achieved.
The OCZ Vanquisher CPU cooler uses heat pipe technology that is at an affordable price point to entry level performance enthusiasts. With air cooling you want to find the happy medium between excessive fan noise and efficient heat dissipation. We are going to see if the Vanquisher fits in that category.
Closer Look:
The OCZ Vanquisher packaging is very industrial looking. The front of the box has a rendering of the Vanquisher Cooler in light blue on a dark blue background. One side has the applications info and the other the specifications and key features. The back has office/support locations.


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Avoiding orthopaedic injuries on the ski slopes
Checkup on Health
Sierra ski resorts are now in full swing — and the occasional skier should be especially careful on the slopes to avoid a sports injury.
It varies, but on average somewhere between two and four skiers are injured per day for every 1,000 skiers on the slopes, said UC Davis sports medicine specialist David Cosca. Injury rates are similar for snowboarding.
For skiers, the good news is that technological improvements have slightly reduced injury rates. They have also changed the nature of injuries.
Boot-top leg fractures are less common, but there has been in increase in knee sprains, shoulder injuries, and thumb sprains.
"Shaped skis have revolutionized skiing," Cosca said. "It's easier to turn on a shaped ski, so people tend to learn faster and stay in better control."
—David Cosca
For snowboarders, injuries to the wrist, shoulder and head are most prevalent because of the different equipment and technique. Snowboarders tend to reach out their hands more during a fall, since both feet are locked onto the board.
Cosca offered these tips to minimize risk of injury and keep returning to the slopes:
At home
Prepare for your trip by adding some ski-specific exercises. Many people use exercises such as wall slides, leg presses and hamstring curls to strengthen their legs, Cosca said. Overall fitness and aerobic exercise also help, and cycling is especially good cross training for skiing. "Quite simply, you'll ski better and enjoy your day more if you are aerobically fit and your legs are strong," Cosca said.
When renting or buying ski equipment, don't overstate your level of skill. Longer skis are more difficult to turn, and bindings set too high for your ability are more likely to cause injury. Cosca said badly adjusted bindings are a particular issue – if you're going to fall, you want the bindings to release. Using ski poles without straps allows you to release the pole during a mishap and prevent snags that can injure thumbs and arms.
On the slopes
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- Gently stretch hamstrings, thigh muscles, hips and calf muscles before and after going on the slopes.
- Rest when tired, as most injuries occur after lunchtime when fatigue sets in.
- Consider a protective helmet, and add wrist guards if you're snowboarding. Helmets are particularly valuable for high-speed enthusiasts, or those who plan to visit snowboarding parks with their jumps, channels and rails. A helmet also provides protection in the event of a collision with someone who has lost control, Cosca said.
- Don't forget to wear layered clothing, sunglasses, goggles and sunscreen.
Even the best skiers fall occasionally. During a fall, Cosca tries to relax and slide on his side with his feet downhill. "That's what I try to do, but it's not always an option," he said.


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Source Code (UK - BD RB)
That's no Moon but Source Code still has Marcus loving Duncan Jones' sci-fi
Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up on a train, but he's not Colter Stevens. His reflection informs us he's someone else (y'know like in Quantum Leap), Sean Fentress. Sitting opposite a stranger who seems to know him (Michelle Monaghan), Colter struggles to work out what's going on and then boom the train explodes. Colter wakes up in a pod, more strangers (Vera Farmiga and Jeffrey Wright) question how much he knows about the explosion on the train and before he knows it he's on the train again as Sean Fentress and he has eight minutes to work out who caused the explosion before it rolls around again. This is Source Code and to go into any more detail than that would be a disservice to the movie.
So being as vague as possible Source Code comes hot on the heels of Moon, one of my favourite movies of last year, and I was excited to see where Duncan Jones went next. What I will say up front is I found Moon to be far more of a satisfying experience than this, but there's no denying Jones brings a whole lot to science fiction in both movies. He takes a relativity cold genre and allows us to warm to the characters within them. Because of that Gyllenhaal gets to play and that was an unlikely development that totally works. His character gets progressively more used to his situation and there's a manic almost fun side to him that Gyllenhaal doesn't really get to do on screen despite seeming quite a fun guy in interviews and such. It makes for an odd feel to the movie in places and with that combined with the low tech visuals and a high tech premise behind it, Jones displays a touch of Terry Gillian's Twelve Monkey's and that little flavour of greatness mixed in with the intrigue that Source Code grows itself has that slight edge that makes it a little better than the usual big sci-fi Hollywood thrillers.
As I said, literally anything I say specifically about the movie could probably be considered spoilers, but speaking generally Source Code was a solid follow up to Moon, even if it doesn't quite reach that special place as much as Duncan Jones's first film did (well for me at least). It's well paced, playful, it really gives Gyllenhaal a chance to shine in ways he hasn't since Donnie Darko, and while it's not a film I'll itch to rewatch in the next few months, I can easily see myself drawn into it if I happen upon it down the line and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest that given a bit of time away my admiration for it will grow.
The wide shots of the city, countryside and moving train look fantastically sharp and the colours are a touch aqua in style. However when we see the first close up of Gyllenhaal the sharpness of the image is striking. The texture of his skin and stubble is astonishing and the shadows and lighting are spot on.
Throughout the movie, there's a slight level of grain which makes the image look a little grittier than the cleanest of clean Blu-ray transfers, but there really are some striking moments. The close up of Fentress's watch is so sharp you could wind it, the silver sheen of the exterior of the train is enough to consider putting sunglasses on when looking at it and the warmth of the fire in the explosion is a great counter to the relatively bluish look to the rest of the train. All in all I think this is a great transfer.
The DTS-HD Master Audio track is a great one that doesn't overpower, but knows how to flex its muscles. The opening, fairly typical thriller score is very lively and spreads the instruments perfectly across the speakers. Strong percussion, crisp strings and powerful brass are backed up with just the right level of bass and get the mood going immediately. Dialogue is crisp and the atmospherics of the train are always alive. Within the Colter Stevens' pod we get at almost ultrasound heartbeat subtly filling the rear speakers and this proves to be a solid track that really strengthens the effect of the movie.
The 'Cast and Crew Insights' (27:10 HD) are short and sweet in their individual selections but watching them as a play all makes it feel a little more meatier than the fluffiness of some of the segments imply.
'Focal Points' (06:50 HD) throws up the science behind the science fiction and tells us a lot of how the brain works. 'Expert Intel' (18:49 HD) features expert Sergei Gukov and he discusses more science behind the movie's theories.
There are two trivia tracks. 'Did you Know?' and 'Tales of Time Travel' (which features loads of time travel movie facts). Both are good but a little few and far between to make them a 'must watch'. The trailer (02:06 HD) is the last step before I hit the commentary with Duncan Jones, Jake Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Ben Ripley which is informative and just about detailed enough to cover the lack of any really interesting making of material on the rest of the disc. The trio bounce off of each other well but the track still feels a little one note and never really goes off topic for anything too memorable beyond expanding slightly on what we're seeing on screen.
As an added bonus, all the features can be watched 'picture in picture' within the film itself if you fancy hitting everything within a rewatch.
Source Code is a solid second film for Duncan Jones and his sensibilities towards sci-fi are right up my street. It didn't blow me away like Moon did but there's no denying this director is someone who's going places and this is another step in a blossoming career. The disc has a fantastic A/V presentation and while the features are a little fluffy there's still enough here to enjoy while they last.
* Note: The below images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Marcus Doidge
David Blackwell Senior Member Join Date: February 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,835
I liked Source Code, but I agree Moon was better
Chris Johnson Member Join Date: October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,465
"Moon" is one of the best sci-fi movies I ever saw.
Xian Tianhan Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 59
They should have hired Duncan Jones to direct 'Green Lantern', and David Goyer to write the script on his own. David Goyer has given Warner Bros pure gold again and again, I fail to see why they didn't hire him for another franchise starter
Matt Contributor Join Date: October 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,113
I prefer this to Moon--though the major story thread is accounted for, it doesn't answer every single question and wrap everything up in a big bow at the end. Whether that was the intention or not is debatable, but it's much more interesting none the less.
Darren1967 Member Join Date: March 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 10
I watched this entertaining movie on Saturday when I got my stickerbook from Play.com but it seems that both the DVD and BD default to 2-channel stereo soundtracks for some reason and I had to manually select the DD5.1/DTS surround soundtracks! I tried it on two different players with the same results.
Why on earth would they do that?
P.S. Both the DVD and BD contain adverts between the trailers which is immensely annoying as they are unskippable but can be fast-forwarded through them. I don't mind trailers, though I'd prefer them to be included as an optional extra on the menu rather than play upon inserting the disc, but adverts are a definite no-no IMO.
Why on earth would they do that?
P.S. Both the DVD and BD contain adverts between the trailers which is immensely annoying as they are unskippable but can be fast-forwarded through them. I don't mind trailers, though I'd prefer them to be included as an optional extra on the menu rather than play upon inserting the disc, but adverts are a definite no-no IMO.
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
I agree. I used to mention them in reviews but gave up. Those choc bars/chewing gum ads can be on rentals but on retail copies it's just annoying.
Intergalactic Ponce Member Join Date: April 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,164
Yes A/V on this BD is top notch but having just been looking at the disc again, I've just realised I watched this for the yesterday in stereo not 5.1.
Optimum need a good slap for the default stereo and the naff ads. Particularly as they aren't skippable. You can skip the 3 trailers but you can only fast forward through the ads. Annoying isn't the word. Irritating, unnecessary, money grubbing, are more appropriate.
Great disc marred by some really stupid authoring descisions.
Optimum need a good slap for the default stereo and the naff ads. Particularly as they aren't skippable. You can skip the 3 trailers but you can only fast forward through the ads. Annoying isn't the word. Irritating, unnecessary, money grubbing, are more appropriate.
Great disc marred by some really stupid authoring descisions.
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 15th August 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, Streo LCPM 2.0 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary, Cast and Crew Insights, Trivia Tracks, Focus Points, Expert Intel, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Duncan Jones
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi and Thriller
Length: 93 minutes
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Class of 2010
Angela Marie Kaiser is a PhD student and rhetoric instructor at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she focuses on literary translation. Recently, she has given readings at the UTD RAW symposium and at the Arkansas Philological Association. Her poetry appears in publications as diverse as Neon and the Buffalo News.
Kevin Kaiser regularly publishes poetry and fiction, often under other names, in international online and in-print journals. His work appears in New Plains Review, The 2River View, Barnwood, 3:AM Magazine, decomP, PANK and The Collagist, among others. Currently, he is a PhD student and rhetoric instructor at the University of Texas at Dallas and an adjunct professor of English at Strayer University in Plano.
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If you have challenges related to fluid flow, heat & mass transfer and want to know if CFD can help. Or if you already have a CFD solution and are curious about the latest technology developments, then this educational webcast is for you.
Whether it's erosion, flow induced vibration and fatigue life, insulation design, safety studies, well containment, separation, Vortex Induced Motion (VIM), air gap and green water, valve slamming or understanding proppant behavior, CFD is providing valuable insight to engineers throughout the Oil & Gas industry.
Through a series of case studies, the webcast introduces CFD, CD-adapco and STAR-CCM+. Application areas include:
We highlight the different ways in which CFD is used – from innovating new designs to troubleshooting problems in the field – as well as the business impact of analyses.
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Alex Read has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering and CFD, and an MBA. In 12 years at CD-adapco he has worked as a Project Engineer, run the customer support team for Northern Europe, and spent the last 5 years leading CD-adapco's operations in Houston, Texas, where he works closely with many of the world's leading oil & gas companies.


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Gore Mountain, North Creek
The state Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is looking forward to a lucrative winter season.
"We have great weather coming our direction," ORDA President and CEO Ted Blazer said during the Dec. 18 ORDA Board meeting at the Olympic Center. "I think it's important that we go in with enthusiasm."
The optimism comes on the heels of a less-than-lucrative 2012.
ORDA auditor Alan Walther released the authority's financial report for the first seven months of the fiscal year (April 1-Oct. 31) and said the net operating loss to date was $7.18 million, which is better than this time in 2011.
"Through October of 2012 there's an operating loss prior to depreciation of $7.18 million versus an operating loss last year of $7.583 million, so you're approximately $402,000 ahead of where you were last year," Walther said.
ORDA has seen revenue increase in some areas and decrease in others.
Contributing to the loss was a $135,000 decrease in snow sports and skating revenue and a $350,000 loss for fall events, both of which have been attributed to poor weather conditions.
On a positive note, total operating revenue went up by $101,000 to $4.6 million. And tour packages and event admissions also went up $260,000 due to increased events and a strong summer.
ORDA's budget includes revenue sources from its operations, such as corporate development and venues; non-operational revenue such as the $4.733 million state appropriation for 2012-13 and $750,000 annually from the town of North Elba in 2012 and 2013; personal services and non-personal services operating expenses; and non-operational expenses such as loan payments.
News from the venues
Other things are looking up this year, too.
All three ski resorts run by ORDA have opened for the season. Whiteface opened Nov. 17, a week ahead of schedule, Gore opened Nov. 23 and Belleayre opened Dec. 1.
"Once you get that door open, people will start coming in, and things will start to get a lot easier" Blazer said.
This season will be Belleayre's first under ORDA's operation. They acquired management of the resort, located in Highmount in the Catskill Park, earlier this year from the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Blazer said snowmaking and grooming improvements made for this year have been integral to the early openings and will keep people coming back to the resorts.
ORDA also has big plans for the Conference Center at Lake Placid, which is expected to bring in 12,760 people next year. Events there include the New York State Snowmobile Association, the Ironman competition and the New York State School Boards Association.
Blazer said the conference center has been instrumental in bringing people to the region — the recent Can/Am hockey tournament brought in 5,000 people, and the 2013 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, which begins Jan. 30, is expected to bring in 2,300 athletes.
Some improvements have been made to existing properties, too.
Offices at the cross-country ski area at the Olympic Sports Complex, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, were renovated to accommodate more guests.
"What we've done is we've opened it up and Adirondacktized it," Blazer said.
Instead of desks and office chairs, the building will now be used as a ski lodge, with couches and chairs, wooden tables and outdoor-inspired decor.
Renovations to the 1932 Rink at the Olympic Center have also been completed, returning the building to its former glory.
Aside from improvements at home, ORDA is running Coke Wednesdays. Visitors to any of ORDA's three ski centers can get a $30 lift ticket if they bring a coke product with them on select Wednesdays.
Advertising in Canada has also increased, most notably with a "mobile billboard," which drives around Montreal and displays a projected video advertising Whiteface Mountain on the side of buildings.


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GREELEY, Colo.—Tate Unruh had 24 points with 10 rebounds to lead Northern Colorado past UC Riverside 63-60 Monday night.
The Bears (6-2) led by as much as nine in the first half, but found themselves down by four in the second half after UC Riverside's Chris Patton hit two layups with 3:12 left.
Derrick Barden countered with a dunk and a layup to knot the score at 60. Corey Spence split a pair of free throws to give Northern Colorado the lead and Unruh added two more following a Steven Jones turnover with two seconds left. Nick Gruninger couldn't connect on a 3-pointer as time expired.
Unruh was 7 of 11 and hit six from beyond the arc. Barden finished with 14 points for the Bears.
UC Riverside (3-6), led by Patton with 17 points and eight boards, missed five field goals and committed two turnovers in the final three minutes.


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Thermaltake VH6000BWS Armor+ Review
With the speeds that enthusiasts are reaching on their hardware these days, a lot more heat is being generated than in the past. To handle all of that heat, you need a case with great airflow and lots room to work in. The old beige cases of the past are no longer up to the task, and are giving way to cooling beasts of the future. I remember when the only case fan I had was an aftermarket 120mm exhaust fan that sat right above the PCI slots; if I didn't have that, the power supply would have been my only air extractor. Now, choosing the best fans and their placement is as critical as the components in the computer.
Enter the Thermaltake Armor+ - this is the big daddy of Thermaltake's long-running Armor series. The Armor+ is a full tower case that comes in two colors and variants - Thermaltake offers the Armor+ in a black or silver, and with or without their integrated Liquid Cooling System (LCS). We are going to be taking a look at the VH6000BWS, which is the black tower without the LCS.
Closer Look:
The Armor+ being a full tower case, the packaging was huge and heavy. The box sports a picture of the case, and some of the case's features are outlined on the side. Also included on the box is the World Cyber Games logo, as the Armor+ was the official case of the 2007 Games.
When the case arrived, I took a look at the packaging and got scared - it looks as if the box had been through the washing machine. I was slow and careful unpacking it, which was a difficult task, considering the size and weight of the case. However, to my surprise, the cargo was perfectly intact - Thermaltake took extra care to properly secure the case in the box, so that no damage would occur in transit. This is something I like to see from a manufacturer, going the extra mile for their customers.
Now that we have the beast out of its shell, let's move on and take a better look at the case.


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