tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27681495637134161752024-03-04T22:47:13.073-08:00Info 4 CanadaLinks to Canadian info sites, handy tools, answers to questions about Canada.YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-54790031227586288552012-05-16T10:32:00.000-07:002012-05-16T10:46:42.698-07:00Hedley Concert Benefits Free the Children!<h2>Hedley Headlines Concert for Change! </h2>
limited Tickets for Concert For Change featuring HEDLEY May 31 in Lindsay, Ontario are STILL AVAILABLE! We've been hearing rumours that they are sold out, buttgere is good news - they are NOT! Get yours today!
Proceeds from Concert for Change will fund participation costs for local youth in the Kawartha Lakes area to attend the Me to We Take Action Academy and be donated to Free the Children.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwbA6ThQnWM/T6pyF1Y1GaI/AAAAAAAAAj0/vFtrzD7Us-c/s1600/photo-790465.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwbA6ThQnWM/T6pyF1Y1GaI/AAAAAAAAAj0/vFtrzD7Us-c/s320/photo-790465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740526119593253282" /></a></p>
Purchase tickets online or in person at Stratta in Lindsay.
<h2>Concert for Change Discount Group Tickets Available</h2>
Here is some very exciting news for your classmates, friends, and clubs. Have 25 or more friends? You con SAVE SAVE SAVE! Here are super new reduced ticket rates for groups over twenty five.
- Purchase 25 Tickets or more SAVE 10%
- Purchase 50 Tickets or more SAVE 20%
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If you purchase a block of 25 tickets you can save 10% on ticket costs. If you purchase a block of 50 tickets you can save a whopping 20%. That’s right, buy with your friends and save mad money. Ladies and gents get jazzed this deal is too good to pass up.
See more details about this event : Kawartha Lakes Mums: <a href=http://kawarthalakesmums.blogspot.ca/2012/05/concert-for-change-features-hedley.html>Concert for Change Features Hedley</a>
Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConcertForChange"target=new rel=nofollow>>Concert for Change on Facebook</a> too!YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-29490573264646733172012-02-09T16:00:00.001-08:002012-02-09T16:53:03.337-08:00Alberta Photographer in Top 10 World Images!<h2>Burwell Winter Photography Workshop may Bring Win!</h2><br />
Sony World Photography Awards 2012, listed Anita Erdmann's great cat photo in the top 10 out of 152,323 images entered from 171 countries What an achievement!<br />
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Anita created the image of the great cat , shown below, during a Winter Workshop with Burwell Photography School several years ago. Her photo has been at shortlisted in the Nature and Wildlife Category, <br />
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Winners will be announced March 20th. Good luck Anita!<br />
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Resources:<a href=http://www.bsop.ca/ target=new rel=no follow>Burwell Schop of Photography School<br />
<a href=http://www.worldphoto.org target=new rel=no follow>Sony World Photography Awards</a><br />
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<a href=http://www.anitaerdmann.com/ target=new rel=no follow>Anita Erdmann Photography</a><br />
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Following 21 consumer reports of hot liquid and/or coffee grounds spraying onto consumers and bystanders, including 4 reports of second-degree burns. Tassimo T Discs are being recalled. <br />
Due to a manufacturing defect, the recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged, and during brewing or upon opening of the brewing mechanism, hot liquid and/or coffee grounds could spray onto consumers and bystanders, posing a burn hazard. <br />
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Corrective Action<br />
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Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso T Discs and contact the Tassimo Recall Website or Tassimo hotline to obtain a refund. <br />
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For more information, consumers may contact the company by telephone toll-free at 1-866-918-8763 between 8 AM and 8 PM ET Monday through Friday and between 8AM and 1PM ET on Saturday. Consumers may also visit the <a href=http://www.tassimosafetyrecall.com/ target=new rel=no follow> Tassimo Recall website. </a><br />
Source:<a href=http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1541 target=new rel=no follow>Health Canada: Recall Report 1541</a><br />
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<a href=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2012/02/07/edmonton-rcmp-officers-shot-killam.html>CBC News:Edmonton RCMP Officers Shot</a> Live Stream Conference on now!<br />
RCMP SEEK ARMED SUSPECT<br />
RCMP are searching for an armed suspect after 2 RCMP officers were shot this afternoon in a conflict near Killam, Alberta this afternoon. The officers were transferred from the Killam Hospital to a hospital in Edmonton,and their condition is not currently known. YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-11759404642397173852012-02-04T04:44:00.001-08:002012-02-04T04:44:25.722-08:00Public Transit Users Get Tax Rebate!Hope you Saved Your Receipts!<br />
Canadians who paid for unlimited travel passes on public transit in 2011 can get their travel expenses reimbursed! The tax rebate includes passes purchased for unlimited travel the following:<br />
•local buses;<br />
•streetcars;<br />
•subways;<br />
•commuter trains or buses; or<br />
•local ferries.<br />
You can also claim the cost of:<br />
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Shorter duration passes if:<br />
each pass entitles you to unlimited travel for an uninterrupted period of at least 5 days; and you purchased enough of these passes so that you were entitled to unlimited travel for at least 20 days in any 28-day period.<br />
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For full details see: <a href=http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/364/menu-eng.html#tphp target=new rel=no follow> Canada Revenue Agency: Line 360 Details</a><br />
YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-76559498990338928882012-01-27T17:02:00.000-08:002012-01-27T17:02:27.473-08:00Omemee Pigeon eFlyer –Top Canadian Mapmaker!<h3>Google Maps Contributor for Over 4 Years</h3><p>Omemee Pigeon eFlyer, editor <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> Sholer, was recognized,and awarded an official Google Map Maker prize for her mapping efforts in adding and editing places on Google maps. Placing venues, businesses, parks,and landscape features in the correct location on internet maps has been personal hobby of Suzanne’s for over four years. When Google Map Maker officially opened its doors to Canada this year, <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> was entering the location of the Omemee boat launch to be included in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer. <blockquote><p>‘Many places in our rural area, lack proper online maps and directions,’ <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> shared,adding ’As long-time village residents,we frequently received calls asking for directions to businesses,churches,and parks.When I founded Omemee Pigeon eFlyer,it was a natural extension to include maps.’ </p></blockquote><h3>Canadian Google Map Makers Impacting Canadian Economy</h3><p>Google Map Maker now being open to Canadians, can have a large effect on the Canadian economy. What this means for us as a country is that edits, and new submissions to Google maps will take much less time for approval.This can directly impact the Canadian economy as a whole,as people are able to find the correct locations for tourist activities, shopping, and more. <blockquote><p>‘Google Map Maker being open to Canadians, has financially helped some local groups already,’shared <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> Sholer,editor of Omemee Pigeon eFlyer,adding ’One of our most rewarding additions to Google maps has been Freedom Valley Horse Rescue. It’s good to see a worthy cause getting the assistance it needs.’</p></blockquote><h3>Canadian Google Map Maker Connecting Canadians</h3><p>Google Map Maker,being open to Canadians,also connects Canadians online in new ways. Prior to Google Map Maker being open to Canadians,edits made to Canadian maps were simply approved- or not, by map makers outside Canada. There was little discussion,and sometimes valid corrections were disapproved by people unfamiliar with a region. Now Canadian Map Makers can connect with each other,to help speed the process of edits being accepted. <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> hopes more Canadians will take an interest in mapping our great country.</p><blockquote><p>‘For Google Map Maker edits to be accepted, they must ne approved by other Google Map Makers.’ <a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> shared adding,’If we could get a few more local people involved in editing Google Maps, it could really speed up the process.’</p></blockquote><h3>Google Map Maker – Natural Educational Extension</h3><p>Google Map Maker, has long been used as an adjunct to courses in the United States and the UK. Ms. Sholer, a teacher on leave from Toronto Board of Education, sees great potential for Canadian Colleges,and Universities to participate in the Canadian Google Map Maker program.</p><p>Here is an excerpt from the Official letter of recognition from Google Map Maker</p><p>Hi Google Map Maker! <p>We’re with the Google Map Maker community team and wanted to introduce ourselves to you. You’re one of the top mappers in Canada since last month’s Google Map Maker launch for Canadian editing, and we’re dedicated to supporting avid mapping users like you. <p>We’d be delighted to send you a gift from Google Map Maker based on the great mapping you’re doing! <p>Also, we’d love to find out more about your interest in mapping. Could you take just a moment to fill out this very brief form, sharing with us what excites you about mapping? <p>Finally, we warmly welcome you to join the North American Map Maker forum to interact with other mappers working on the North American region. We also recommend you visit the Map Maker Community, learn more about the application and introduce yourself to other members. You can find more information about our team on this page. <p>Welcome and happy mapping! <p>Warm regards,<br />
Adam, Catherine and Andrew<br />
Google Map Maker Community Team<br />
mapping@google.com </p>YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-7280461487884180842012-01-27T16:07:00.001-08:002012-02-09T15:04:21.643-08:00Green Party of Canada Sounds Democracy AlarmNever before in Canadian history has a governing party chosen to vilify its citizens for the offence of commitment to our environment. The Prime Minister has made it clear he regards the determination of Canadians to oppose oil tankers on the BC coast and piping bitumen crude out to the US or China as anti-Canadian activity. <br />
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The attack has included demonizing charities receiving money from US charities to oppose the pollution of Big Oil. For years, Canadians have donated generously to protect the Amazon or to save rare tigers. But when other countries’ citizens donate to help Canadians protect our precious eco-systems, Stephen Harper acts as though the effort is a threat to national security.<br />
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The tactics of the Harper Conservatives are chilling. They combine suppression of dissent, with conflating the “public interest” with the profits of foreign oil companies. We need to speak out clearly. The national interest requires addressing the climate crisis, establishing energy security and diversifying energy sources.<br />
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As the only elected leader of an Opposition party in the House of Commons, I am very grateful for your help. Support now will help us spread the word and improve our ability to get the word out at the grassroots. <br />
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Please take a moment to donate time (go to www.keepkyoto.ca/en to sign the petition) or write letters to the editors of newspapers across Canada. <br />
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Do not lose heart. We may be in the fight of our lives, but we can revive democracy. We can restore Canada to the place of respect in the world which we once held. It is possible to mobilize effectively and force a change in the dangerous course Stephen Harper has set for our nation.<br />
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Many thanks for your continued support.<br />
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Elizabeth May, O.C.<br />
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Member of Parliament, Saanich-Gulf IslandsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09216860103143263681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-83731153825774681952012-01-27T15:22:00.000-08:002012-01-27T15:22:27.490-08:00New Funding Helps People Stay in Homes!<h2>New Program Promotes Safe, Independent Living!</h2>BC signed an agreement with the federal government to help supply funding to adapt homes,so people will be able to remain in their own homes, and have increased independent living.<br />
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VANCOUVER, January 27, 2012 — As a result of federal and provincial investments in affordable housing, a new program is available to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities finance home modifications for accessible, safe and independent living.<br />
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Through a $15 million combined investment over the next three years, the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program will provide eligible homeowners and landlords with financial assistance of up to $20,000 per home, in the form of a forgivable loan. Funding for the program is shared equally by the federal and provincial governments.<br />
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“Our government is working hard to improve the lives of seniors and persons with disabilities,” said the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister Responsible for British Columbia on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “Through the new Home Adaptations for Independence program, our government is working with the Province of British Columbia to develop and implement solutions to housing.”<br />
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“The funding will help people living with a disability retain their independence and improve their quality of life,” said Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Housing. “This partnership with the federal government will go a long way to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities create a home for themselves that is comfortable, safe and accessible.”<br />
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Eligible renovations and retrofits include handrails in hallways or stairways, ramps for ease of access, easy to reach work areas in the kitchen or bath-tub grab bars and seats. All adaptations should be permanent and fixed to the home, except for equipment designed to give access to existing parts of the home such as bath lifts.<br />
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The HAFI program was made possible following the signing, in July 2011, of a new Canada – BC affordable housing agreement. The Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. are contributing equally over three years to fund provincially-designed and delivered programs that support a range of housing needs for low-income individuals, families and seniors. This program will provide assistance to B.C. residents who wish to make adaptations and remain in their own home. The combined investment of $180 million will support housing programs that help B.C. residents’ access safe, affordable housing.<br />
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The Government of Canada, through CMHC, will invest more than $2 billion in housing this year. Of this amount, $1.7 billion will be spent in support of almost 615,000 households living in existing social housing. In British Columbia, this represents some 71,000 households. These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people.<br />
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Over the last decade, the Province has invested $2.8 billion to provide affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors and families. This investment has helped create close to 21,000 new units of affordable housing — and almost doubled the number of households who qualify for assistance. This year, the Province will invest approximately half a billion dollars in a diverse range of social housing programs to help more than 95,000 people keep the cost of housing more affordable in British Columbia.<br />
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More information on the program is available at: www.bchousing.org/HAFI.<br />
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CMHC has been Canada’s national housing agency for more than 65 years. CMHC is committed to helping Canadians access a wide choice of quality, environmentally sustainable, affordable housing solutions, while making vibrant, healthy communities and cities a reality across the country.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09216860103143263681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-90252310940009275792012-01-25T20:44:00.000-08:002012-01-25T20:44:00.234-08:00Home Ownership Is Better Buying Better?<h2>Handy Online calculator!</h2> <p>With Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announcing numerous housing starts across the country,uou may be thinking abbot owning your own home.Thinking about buying a home? Industry Canada offers the following useful tips,and a FREE smart investment calculator which can help you decide whether buying or renting a home is a better deal for you. </p> <p>While there are many advantages to buying a home, such as the ability to accumulate an asset that may increase in value over time, security of tenure, and the ability to renovate or change your home to meet your needs; it’s important to be sure you can afford to make the move from renting to home ownership.<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://openclipart.org/image/800px/svg_to_png/28497/purzen_House_icon.png" width="285" height="224"></p> <h3>Using the Rent or Buy a Home Calculator</h3> <p>Using the Rent or Buy a Home Calculator is easy! Just input the following figures: <ul> <li>Funds Available -Your savings for a down payment and closing costs. <li>Current Rent - the amount you can afford for housing costs, including utilities,each month. <li>Interest Rate</li></ul> <p>Click 'Submit' and the price of a home you might ba able to afford,will be calculated.</p> <p>The Smart Investment calculator only estimates the cost of closing and monthly utilities. Actual costs may differ. If you are considering buying an existing home, ask the realtor, lawyer or banker for the utility bills for the last year or so, if they are not provided with the listing. This can give you a more accurate idea at what the utility costs may be.</p> <h3>Additional Home Ownership Expenses</h3> <ul> <li>Buying a home for the first time, may entail many other expenses such as purchasing appliances, gardening equipment and additional furniture, etc. <li>If purchasing a newly built home, you may also have additional expenses such as fencing and landscaping. <li>Consider costs of repairs or renovations when buying a home. This is one reason it is always important to have a home inspection done on the house you are planning to buy. It can give you a good idea of the costs that lie ahead in the early years of ownership, like a furnace, windows or a roof that may need to be replaced. <li>Thinking of buying a condominium? Be sure you budget for any condominium fees. <li>While the housing market in Canada has been very robust and house prices have been increasing in most regions, it’s important to understand there is no guarantee that the housing market will remain the same over the long term.<br>For more information see the housing section of the Canadian Consumer Handbook.</li></ul> <p>Resources: </p> <ul> <li><a title="IOpen the Rent or Buy calculator in a new window" href="https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/oca-bc/ssc/house.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rent or Buy Calculator</a> <li><a title="Open House Image from Open ClipArt by purzen in a new window" href="http://openclipart.org/image/800px/svg_to_png/28497/purzen_House_icon.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Image from Open ClipArt by purzen</a></li></ul> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-2085426607924239342012-01-06T19:09:00.001-08:002012-01-06T19:09:03.608-08:00Anti-Bullying CD -- Grammy Nominee!<h2>All About Bullies Raises funds For PACER National Center for Bullying Prevention!</h2> <p>For the second year in a row,Ken Cowle of Soul Asylum, Ontario, Canada has received a Grammy nomination for his collaboration on a children's CD. 'All About Bullies ... Big and Small', edged out more than 125 other children’s album to make the shortlist. <a title="See laeger CD image in a new window" href="http://soulasylumpoetry.com/images/Yellow-Header-Final-2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://media.mmgcommunity.topscms.com/images/cb/2f/7377b6174100817d2334185184fc.jpg"></a> <p>All About Bullies, a unique mix of stories and songs, is a fun, informative and inspirational tool kit for children to deal with the playground and cyber bullying. The CD deals with everything from cyber bullies, to kids with humorous courage, to kids viewing their lives through bicycles, each 'child' on the CD finds a way to change their perspective, or to accept other children for who they are. <p>All About Bullies,not only gives advice to children being bullied, but it also speaks to the bully, and tries to address possible reasons why some kids feel compelled to use their strength or power to intimidate or harm others. All of the profits from the CD will be donated to the PACER National Center for Bullying Prevention based in Minneapolis, Minn. <p>Prior to being asked to participate, publisher Ken Cowle of Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing, had been talking with Texas-based band Blue October for Soul Asylum’s radio show, and had written several poems on the subject of bullying. Mr. Cowle, jumped at the chance to collaborate on a CD about bullying, having experienced bullying first-hand in his younger years. <p>Ken worked several months with Steve Pullara of Cool Beans Music and other producers on the project, helping secure the rights for use of the Blue October song, Jump Rope, on the compilation disc,and also received an artist’s credit on the CD for co-writing the track, 'Where are Ya', with Mr. Pullara. <p>Despite the subject matter, the collection is light-hearted, easy to listen to, groovy and eclectic, with a few tongue in cheek moments thrown in for the adults. For example,actress Heidi Swedberg, best known as the ill-fated, wedding-bound, invitation label-licking girlfriend of Seinfeld’s George Costanza narrates 'Labels' a poem discussing how labels are best used for cans of pickles and beans, rather than people. <br></p> <p>The calibre and scope of the project, as well as the involvement of recognized Philadelphia-area producers Jim Cravero, Pat Robinson, Kevin Mackie and Gloria Domina, made Mr. Cowle’s second collaboration on a children’s CD an easy decision. </p> <p>The roster of artists on "’All About Bullies...Big and Small’ includes members of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, international recording artists, several Philadelphia radio personalities, Ms Swedberg and the Sugar Free Allstars & Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. <p>Ken Cowle is marking the days till the 54th Grammy award ceremony set to take place Feb. 12 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where 'All About Bullies' will compete against 'Are We There Yet?' by The Papa Hugs Band, 'Fitness Rock & Roll' by Miss Amy, 'GulfAlive' by The Banana Plant and 'I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs Of Fox Hollow' by Various Artists.</p> <p>To sample tracks from the CD and to read reviews, visit <a title="Open allaboutbulliesbigandsmall.comin a new window" href="http://allaboutbulliesbigandsmall.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">allaboutbulliesbigandsmall.com</a> For more information on the centre against bullying, visit <a title="Open pacerkidsagainstbullying.org in a new window" href="http://pacerkidsagainstbullying.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pacerkidsagainstbullying.org</a> Visit <a title="Open soulasylumpoetry.com in a new window" href="http://soulasylumpoetry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soulasylumpoetry.com</a> for upcoming events, industry newsletters and information on its roster of artists.</p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-61190441777864069632012-01-03T09:46:00.000-08:002012-01-03T09:46:02.203-08:00Gung Hey Fat Choy! (January 23rd)<p>Chinese New Year Preparations: Start Now!</p> <p>About Chinese New Year </p> <p>Chinese New Year is celebrated for about fifteen days. The <strong>Chinese New Year</strong> gets determined by the <a title="Click here to see the Chinese Calendar in a new window." href="http://www.123chinesenewyear.com/chinesenewyear/calendar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Lunar Calendar</a>. Therefore it is sometimes called the <strong>Lunar New Year</strong>. In 2012, the Chinese Lunar Festival will start on the 23rd of January. Working people in China , can take weeks of holidays so they can join the company of their near and dear ones and feast with their family members on  <a href="http://www.123chinesenewyear.com/chinese-new-year-eve.html">Chinese New Year’s Eve</a> or <strong>Lunar New Year's Eve.</strong> Although with changing times, and increasing mobility of  people the celebration of <strong>Chinese New Year Festival</strong> has undergone some changes, many still very fervently follow customs their elders taught them.</p> <h5><a title="Click here to learn more about the year of the Dragon on the site :123 Chinese New Year .com" href="http://www.123chinesenewyear.com/year-of-dragon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese New Year 2012 Animal: Dragon</a></h5> <p><strong>Chinese New Year 2012</strong> is the year of the Dragon. Learn about what this animal sign signifies and what lies in the year ahead in 2012. Click <a title="Click to learn about the Dragon in a new window." href="http://www.123chinesenewyear.com/year-of-dragon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <h6>References: <a title="Click to go open 123 Chinese New Year .com in a new window. This site has a wealthe of information." href="http://www.123chinesenewyear.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">123 Chinese New Year</a></h6> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-25525079417183044582011-12-14T08:01:00.001-08:002011-12-14T08:01:48.197-08:00Building Redesign and Improvements Meet NFLD Social Housing Need!<h2>CMHC Announces New Foundland Reconfiguration Project Completion</h2> <p>St. John’s.and Corner Brook New Foundland recently saw more low cost rental units created thanks to a partnership between the federal and provincial governments. The grants provided re-configured existing buildings into smaller units to be able to provide more housing. What do you think of this announcement? Has your community been able to tap into this funding to help ease homelessness? Please add your comment below.Here is the release from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation site. <a title="Image CMHC logo see in new window" href="http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/index.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image CMHC logo" border="0" alt="image CMHC logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IeKVu1AbYFE/TujIa8dDnJI/AAAAAAAABT8/iZyLEJcGiuo/image%252520CMHC%252520logo%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="120" height="70"></a> <p>ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, December 14, 2011 — Today the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced the completion of a $495,000 reconfiguration housing project on Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s. A six-bedroom duplex has been remodelled into four, one-bedroom apartments for single adults living on low-income. <p>The equally cost-shared federal and provincial funding for this current project was allocated through the Affordable Housing Trust fund ($383,000) and Canada’s Economic Action Plan: Renovation and Retrofit of Social Housing ($112,000). This is the second reconfiguration project undertaken by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) as part of an innovative pilot project aimed at meeting the changing demographic need for social housing, particularly in urban centres through the restructuring of existing social housing properties. <blockquote> <p>“The Government of Canada is proud to have been a partner in the renovation and retrofit of these apartments,” said the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “With the completion of the work, low-income individuals can now access affordable rental housing that meets their needs”. </p></blockquote> <blockquote> <p>“I am delighted to announce the completion of this second reconfiguration project — these homes will definitely improve the ability to meet the changing and challenging housing needs of smaller families and single adults through our existing provincial social housing portfolio,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “For some time now we have been looking for innovative ways to achieve this goal, and we would like to see more of these conversions undertaken because they do make a positive difference.” </p></blockquote> <h3>Provincial Government Invested $1 million R and D Funds</h3> <p>The provincial government invested $1 million to research and develop options to address the changing demographic need for social housing. The goal is to restructure under-used units into homes that meet the demographic need for smaller homes, and in the process, to yield at least one additional unit within the same space. Similarly in Corner Brook, NLHC remodelled a duplex on Wheeler’s Road into three one- and two-bedroom apartments. Both reconfiguration projects were undertaken in low-density neighbourhoods with consideration for suitable parking and access. <h3>Federal Government five-year investment- more than $1.9 billion</h3> <p>In September 2008, the Government of Canada committed to a five-year investment of more than $1.9 billion in housing and homelessness to address the needs of low-income Canadians, those at risk of homelessness, and the homeless. This included a two-year renewal of the Affordable Housing Initiative and renovation programs until March 31, 2011 with a commitment to consult on the use of the investments for the 2011 – 2014 period. The initial phase of the Canada’s Economic Action Plan built on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing, plus $2 billion in low-cost loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure. <p>The Government of Canada wants to improve the quality of existing social housing for low-income seniors, single parent families, recent immigrants and Aboriginal households. Canada’s Economic Action Plan provided $850 million to provinces and territories for the renovation and retrofit of existing social housing. <h3>Federal and Provincial Cost-shared Affordable Housing Agreement</h3> <p>On August 16, 2011, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a new $41-million cost-shared affordable housing agreement. Funding under the new Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 2011 – 2014 will continue to reduce the number of households in housing need. <p>To find out more about how the Government of Canada, through CMHC, is working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca/housingactionplan. For more information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, call 1-800-O Canada or visit www.actionplan.gc.ca. YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-63485074883671003062011-11-26T20:38:00.000-08:002011-11-26T20:38:00.080-08:00Buying Chinese Deli at Your Grocer? Listeria Warning!<p>A public warning issued November 16, 2011,concerning Listeria in Ginger Beef now includes over 30 additional products.The bulk products listed may be sold from clerk-service counters at grocery stores in various weights and with different UPC codes. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected product are advised to check with their place of purchase.These products were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ginger Beef Choice Ltd. (EST 615) are warning the public not to consume certain ready-to-eat product sin the list, because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.</p> <p>See the full list at <a title="Open Ginger beef recall in a new window" href="http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20111120e.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GINGER BEEF CHOICE BRAND READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES</a></p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-60818681580311095232011-11-24T20:24:00.001-08:002011-11-24T20:49:50.120-08:00Cheese Recall! Want Some Listeria With Your Wine?Cheese products recalled for Listeria,may have been distributed more widely,than first expected. Food contaminated with <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a food borne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly <br />
<a name='more'></a>and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. <br />
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and 3903052 Canada <abbr>Inc.</abbr>are warning the public not to consume certain cheese and dairy products, because the products may be contaminated with<em>Listeria monocytogenes</em>.The select products from the following cheese brands are included in this recall,Clic ,Deschamps,Fromagerie Marie Kadé,TIFCO.Initially listed as being distributed in Quebec, Ontario and <strong>Alberta*. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.</strong>There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products. The manufacturer, 3903052 Canada <abbr>Inc.</abbr>, Boisbriand, Québec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The<acronym>CFIA</acronym> is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. <br />
For more information consumers and industry can call the <acronym>CFIA</acronym> at 1-800-442-2342 / <acronym>TTY</acronym> 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 <abbr>a.m.</abbr> to 8:00 <abbr>p.m.</abbr> Eastern time, Monday to Friday). <br />
For information on <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em>, <a href="http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/listeriae.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Open the Food Facts web page in a new window">visit the Food Facts web page</a> For information on all food recalls, <a href="http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Open the CFIA’s Food Recall Report in a new window">visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report</a>YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-17777195024339873822011-11-24T19:12:00.001-08:002011-11-24T19:12:49.377-08:00Food Banks Canada Releases Annual Report!<h2>Food Banks Canada Annual Report Offers Solutions!</h2> <p>Food Banks Canada new HungerCount Report. Is full of national, and provincial statistics on hunger. Equally important, are their proposed SOLUTIONS!! </p> <h3>Food Banks Canada Solutions Proposed</h3> <p>Food Banks Canada recommendations focus on the need for governments to provide adequate assistance to individuals and families during <br>times of need, and on how we can better support people to become resilient citizens. They include: <br>• Increasing federal and provincial support for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing, and the creation or expansion of housing subsidies.<br>• Working with social assistance beneficiaries and other stakeholders to design an income support system of last resort that helps our most vulnerable citizens become self-sufficient.<br>• Ensuring that Canada’s most vulnerable seniors are not left to live in poverty.<br>• Improving Employment Insurance to better recognize and support Canadians in non-standard forms of employment, as well as older workers facing permanent layoff from long-tenure positions.<br>• Prioritizing, at the federal government level, the need to drastically improve the labour market outcomes of disadvantaged workers.<br>• Investing in a system of high-quality, affordable, accessible early learning and child care. <p>See the full report here: <a title="Open the Food Banks canada Research in a new window" href="http://foodbankscanada.ca/About-Us/Publications/Research.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Banks Canada Research Publications</a></p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-60226999231462139932011-11-11T07:35:00.001-08:002011-11-11T07:38:33.321-08:00Last Post<iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/e4NtSqZcT_4?&autoplay=1&rel=0" frameborder="0" width="100%" allowfullscreen></iframe> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-87887253246661511962011-10-26T19:11:00.001-07:002011-10-26T19:11:06.404-07:00Accountability - 60 Years Since First Nurembrg Trials<h4>Holocaust Education Week 2011 Theme: <strong>Accountability</strong></h4> <h6>Press Release from : Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre</h6> <h5>31st Annual Holocaust Education Week(HEW):November1-9,2011</h5> <p>Holocaust Education Week, November1-9,2011, an annual event produced by the Neuberger every November, presents diverse educational, cultural and community programs, culminating in a <em>Kristallnacht</em> commemoration. The largest Holocaust educational forum of its kind, the 31st Annual Holocaust Education Week features leading voices in Holocaust and Human Rights awareness at venues throughout the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding region.<a title="Image Eichmann on Trial: Jerusalem, 1961" href="http://holocaustcentre.com/cms_content/upload/images/Adolf%20Eichmann.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://holocaustcentre.com/cms_content/upload/images/Adolf Eichmann.jpg" width="100" height="75"></a> <p>Accountability <p>The theme for Holocaust Education Week 2011 is <strong>Accountability</strong> in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the trial of Adolf Eichmann and the 60th anniversary of the first Nuremberg Trials. Programs will not only reflect upon the dramatic historical event of the trials but their implications for public discourse and public memory of the Holocaust; justice versus accountability; personal and collective responsibility; and, accountability today - for human rights advocacy and genocide prevention. <h5>Join Us</h5> <p>Holocaust Education Week 2011 presents a vast array of programming in a variety of multi-disciplinary formats:<br>- scholars from international centres of excellence<br>- artists, authors and performers interpreting our theme<br>- partnerships with local and regional institutions of distinction<br>- programs in French, Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian<br>- presentations for young audiences<br>Our signature Personal Testimonies by Holocaust survivor speakers are an especially poignant opportunity to hear, firsthand, from those who urge future generations to be accountable for their actions. <h5>About the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre:</h5> <p>Each year the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre engages over 80,000 students, educators and community members through a vast array of dynamic professional programs, events and services. These include: <a href="http://holocaustcentre.com/Events/Holocaust-Education-Week"></a><a title="Open Holocaust Education Week in a new window" href="http://holocaustcentre.com/Programs/Holocaust-Education-Week-2011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holocaust Education Week</a> - Educator Workshops -Preserving Holocaust survivor testimonies & artefacts - Exhibitions -<a href="http://holocaustcentre.com/Events"></a>Performances - <a href="http://holocaustcentre.com/Events"></a>Cultural Events - School Programs - Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning Program - <a href="http://holocaustcentre.com/Events/Yom-Hashoah"></a>Yom HaShoah V’Hagvurah - Raoul Wallenberg Day. The Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre:is located on Sherman Campus in the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst Street, west of Bathurst between Sheppard and Finch Avenues.To visit the museum or book a tour for your class or group, contact Hannah Schwartz at 416-635-2883 x 5153 or <a href="mailto:hschwartz@ujafed.org">hschwartz@ujafed.org</a>. or visit the website at <a title="Open holocaustcentre.com in a new window" href="http://holocaustcentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">holocaustcentre.com</a> <h3>Other Holocaust Education Week Activities across Canada Include</h3> <p><a title="Open Atlantic Jewish Council Holocaust Education Week in a new window" href="http://theajc.ns.ca/holocaust-education/holocaust-education-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlantic Jewish Council Holocaust Education Week October 24th to November 9th, 2011</a> <p><a title="Open National Task Force on Holocaust Education Events in a new window" href="http://www.holocaustbbctaskforce.ca/pagedisplay.aspx?i=223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Task Force on Holocaust Education Events</a> <p><a title="OPen Trauma in the Aftermath of Genocide in a new window" href="http://learningabouttheholocaust.blogspot.com/2011/10/holocaust-education-week-2011-program.html" target="_blank">Trauma in the Aftermath of Genocide -Toronto</a> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-42235928653185420672011-10-26T15:36:00.000-07:002011-10-26T15:36:00.572-07:00Canada Mortgage and Housing Start Ups-Widget Here!<p><object width="300" height="220"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.cmhc.ca/sharing/corpWeb/macWidget/macwidget.swf" /> <param name="base" value="http://www.cmhc.ca/sharing/" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /> <param name="wmode" value="opaque" /> <param name="flashvars" value="config=corpWeb/macWidget/xmlData/mac-config.xml&language=en" /> <h2>Canada Mortgage and Housing Releases Housing Start ups Widget!</h2> Have you seen the new Canada Mortgage and Housing Home start-ups widget/ This handy little gadget is great to put on your blog or website if you have a business vompatible with housing start ups. Some stes that might sind this handy includesites involving,construction,hoe decoating,painters,etc., where the person may wish to look imto applying for funding in order to use your services. This version of the widget is 100 by 220 px deep,so it will fit in most sidebars quite easily. How will you use this widget? Drop me a cmment,and share your ideas! <embed width="300" height="220" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.cmhc.ca/sharing/corpWeb/macWidget/macwidget.swf" base="http://www.cmhc.ca/sharing/" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="opaque" flashvars="config=corpWeb/macWidget/xmlData/mac-config.xml&language=en" /> </object></p> <p>See you on Twitter! </p> <p><a title="Follow me on Twitter -This ones a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank"><strong><em>Suzanne</em></strong></a></p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-9289397061306150822011-10-25T07:39:00.001-07:002011-10-25T07:43:28.854-07:00Hey Canada! Google Mapmaker Opens to Canada!<h2>Get Your Google Map on Canada!</h2> <p>Google Mapmaker opened its virtual doors to Canada October 24,2011. Previously,Google mapmaker was open to the USA,but not Canada,making the turnaround times for Canadian cartographers longer,especially for those living in places 'off the beaten path'. With the opening of Google Mapmaker to Canada, USA Google Mapmaker members are anticipating an influx of Canadian Mapmakers into the system,Now users can add their expert local knowledge directly to Google Maps with Google Map Maker for Canada. To get your map edits approved faster,take part in voting on other people’s edits.Now that Canadians can take part in editing the map of Canada, I’m looking forward to getting some votes on some of <a title="Open my Google Mapmaker edits in a new window" href="http://www.google.com/mapmaker?ll=44.343349,-78.608141&spn=0.260261,0.471039&z=10&lyt=large_map&fb=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my edits</a> that are in pending status.Ready to start putting Canada on the map? Check out the video below! Do you have some maps sitting in the pending file? Leave a comment with your link,and it may help bring your edits to the attention of other editors reading this post.</p> <h3>How to Use Google Mapmaker Canada</h3><iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BPeWJTuD7G8?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="95%" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p>First Register for a free Google Mapmaker account. If you’ve been submitting map edits for awhile,under a Google account,you’ll want to register with that account,as it tracks your edits,and now,also your reviews.Users can help make the map complete in many ways such as marking hiking paths and trails, fixing names of a local businesses, or adding college campus buildings so they appear in Google Maps. For something to be added to Google Mapmaker it needs to have a permanent physical address indicated,not the mailing address.If there are several outlets for a franchise,then the name should differentiate which one it is. For example ,one of my recent approved edits was Dunsford BR-City of Kawarau Lakes Library,which did not have the branch indicated previously.To confirm Map Maker user contributions are accurate, each edit is reviewed. If you would like your edits to be approved faster,be sure to take part in the community edits,and vote on whether other people’s edits are accurate After <strong><em>approval,</em></strong> edits appear in Google Maps within minutes. To see examples of what people all around the world are adding in Map Maker, you can even <a title="See mapping taking place in a new window" href="http://www.google.com/mapmaker/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch mapping in real-time</a>. </p> <p>Citizen cartographers using Google Map Maker in more than 180 other regions of the world help keep maps of their areas accurate and up to date. To learn more, visit the handy guide to mapping <a title="Open Map Makerpedia in a new window" href="https://sites.google.com/site/mapmakerpedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Map Makerpedia</a> or check out a video tutorial. Get started mapping at <a href="http://www.google.ca/mapmaker">www.google.ca/mapmaker</a>.</p> <h5>Helpful Resources:</h5> <h5><a title="Open Google MapMaker Help –Getting Started Guide in a new window" href="http://www.google.com/support/mapmaker/bin/static.py?page=guide.cs&guide=30028&topic=30130" rel="license" target="_blank">Google MapMaker Help – Getting Started Guide</a></h5> <p>Happy Mapping! </p> <p><strong><em><a title="Follow me on Twitter -This opens a new window." href="http://Twitter.com/Suzaver" target="_blank">Suzanne</a></em></strong></p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-8501560104363974502011-10-16T08:27:00.001-07:002011-10-16T08:27:11.403-07:00World Food Day - Food Prices Crisis!<h2>Food prices – from crisis to stability</h2> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ms_WYX_cPTI/Tpr3xdS3IQI/AAAAAAAABOg/MKBjZoQf5kA/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SL4olhkoUX0/Tpr3zjbVLBI/AAAAAAAABOo/rZ-UxsDShuY/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="257" height="388"></a> World Food Day ,Observed Oct 18 each year in over 150 countries,has a different focus each year. This year’s theme is <strong><em>“Food prices – from crisis to stability”</em></strong> . Jacques Diouf, Director-General,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations issued the following statement explaining this year’s focus on food price instability,and points to a variety of causes,and suggested solutions,which might help end food price instability,and hunger.The Canada Agricultural Museum has a great wealth of information and resources available on their site to help understand the problem,and help with the solution. According to their information,<a title="Open food distribution map in a new window" href="http://agriculture.technomuses.ca/english/activities_events/world_food_day_2011_answer3.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the problem is not in a lack or food,but the distribution of food.</a> Unstable food prices cause many problems ‘When food prices go up, more people go hungry, whether due to importing less, growing less, or earning less for what is grown.’</p> <p>There are over 1 billion people living in chronic hunger, and by the time you finish reading this 2 children will have died of hunger. I urge you to take action,by signing the petition to end hunger,and finding out more about what you can do. If they could put a man on the moon,so many years ago,can we not bring an end to world hunger NOW? Where are our priorities? </p> <h3>Join the 3 million, and <a title="Open the 1 billion hungry site in a new window" href="http://www.1billionhungry.org/YrHelper/" rel="license" target="_blank">sign this petition to end hunger.</a> Let's start looking at what is really important. </h3> <p>From Jacques Diouf, Director-General,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations <p><strong><em>“Food prices – from crisis to stability”</em></strong> has been chosen as this year’s World Food Day theme to shed some light on a trend that is hurting the poor consumer, the small producer and agriculture in general. Food prices, which were stable for decades, have become increasingly volatile. <p>If we are to seriously address the issue of world hunger, more effort has to be made to address the problem of food price fluctuations, particularly for those who spend most of their incomes on food, to ensure that they can return from the market with enough for their families to eat nutritiously.<br> <h3>Food Price Instability Causes </h3> <p>The causes of food price instability are well known. However, counteracting this instability requires political will.<br> <h4>Food Price Instability - Climate Change Depletes Stock </h4> <p>The global food market is tight, with supply struggling to keep pace with demand and stocks are at or near historical lows. Droughts or floods hitting key producing regions squeeze prices further. Agriculture cannot respond fast enough with increased food production because of long-term under-investment in research, technology, equipment and infrastructure. <h4>Food Price Instability-Increased Animal Feed Costs </h4><br> <p>Increased wealth means many people worldwide are eating more meat and dairy products, driving up the price of animal feed. Eighty million people are born every year, creating more demand for food. <h4>Food Price Instability - Food Commodity Investments Distorting Trade Policies</h4><br> <p>A further contributing factor may be the recent entry of institutional investors with large sums of money into food commodity futures markets. In addition, distorting agricultural and protectionist trade policies bear a significant part of the blame. <h4>Food Price Instability- Market Price Prediction Guessing Game for Farmers</h4><br> <p>At the level of net food-importing countries, price rises can hurt poor countries by making it much more expensive for them to import food for their people. Farmers are also affected because they badly need to know, months away, the price their crops will fetch at harvest time. If high prices are likely, they plant more. If low prices are forecast, they plant less and cut costs. Rapid price swings make that calculation much more difficult.<br> <h3>Food Price Instability - Solutions</h3><br> <h4>Food Price Instability - Solution - Eliminate Agricultural Subsidies</h4><br> <p>Greater policy coordination in international food trade can reduce volatility by helping maintain an assured flow of goods. FAO supports the elimination of trade-distorting agricultural subsidies in rich countries. <h4>Food Price Instability - Solution - Increase Futures Markets Transparency</h4><br> <p>On speculation, FAO’s research suggests that while this might not trigger price movements, it could exaggerate their size and duration. More and better information is needed to allow greater transparency in trade on futures markets. This would help ensure that governments and traders make informed decisions and avoid panic or irrational reactions.<br> <h4>Food Price Instability - Solution - Emergency Food Reserves</h4><br> <p>As to mitigating the effects of volatility on the poor, national or regional safety nets, possibly featuring emergency food reserves, can help assure food supplies to the needy during crises. Poor consumers can also be assisted with cash or food vouchers and farmers helped with inputs such as fertilizer and seeds. <h4>Food Price Instability - Solution -Government Call Options</h4><br> <p>Various financial mechanisms can help governments protect consumers from food price increases. One example is call options, which would give governments the right to buy food at a set price even months ahead, regardless of how the market has moved in the meantime. <h4>Food Price Instability - Solution - Increased Agricultural Investment</h4><br> <p>Ultimately though, stability in the food market depends on increased investment in agriculture, particularly in developing countries, where 98 percent of the hungry live and where food production needs to double by 2050 to feed growing populations. <p>On World Food Day 2011, let us reflect seriously at what causes swings in food prices, and articulate alternatives on what needs to be done at national, regional and global levels to reduce the impact on almost a billion people who do not have enough to eat.<br>Jacques Diouf<br>Director-General<br>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations <h2>Food prices - from crisis to stability – 2011 Focus!</h2> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a title="open te 1 billion Hungry Site in a new window" href="http://www.1billionhungry.org/YrHelper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Billion Hungry</a></p> <p><a title="Open Canadia Agriculture Museum in a new window" href="http://agriculture.technomuses.ca/english/activities_events/world_food_day_2011_what_can_I_do.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadia Agriculture Museum</a></p> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-76717058939938512972011-09-11T12:50:00.000-07:002011-09-11T12:50:55.856-07:00Harper Expects Egypt to Uphold Israel Peace Treaty!According to a press release issued minutes ago by GTA Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, approximately 5,000 Egyptians attacked and broke into Cairo's Israeli embassy, Friday night,See the video coverage of the attack issued by the Associated press,and join in the Facebook conversation. There is no mention of what might have provoked this incident in the press release and wee are seeking further information. If you have information about this incident,please leave a comment, along with the source. Thank you.<br />
<h2>Sinai a staging ground for terrorist actions against Israel?</h2><h5>Press Release:GTA Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs</h5><h6>14:51 September 11, 2011</h6><a name='more'></a><br />
On Friday night, an Egyptian mob of an estimated 5,000 people attacked and broke into Cairo's Israeli embassy. Fortunately, the security guards survived inside the embassy 'safe room' and were eventually assisted by Egyptian commandos. Israel sent a plane to rescue other embassy staff, including the ambassador, Friday night.<br />
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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the advocacy arm of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and other Canadian Jewish Federations, condemns the attack. The Centre said that Egyptian authorities should reaffirm both their responsibilities under international law to protect Israeli diplomats in Egypt and their commitment to maintenance of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty. <br />
'The Israel-Egypt peace treaty of 1979 is a cornerstone of Middle East stability, and the benchmark for Arab-Israel peace diplomacy,' said Centre board Chairman David Koschitzky. 'Its maintenance is important not only to Israel, but to all those worldwide who wish to see a long-term and stable process of broader Arab-Israeli reconciliation.' <br />
'Like all Canadians, the Jewish community watched last winter's political changes in Egypt with a mixture of hope and concern,' continued Koschitzky. "The Israel-Egypt treaty has stood for more than thirty years. Maintaining it is critical to the international credibility and legitimacy of the new Egyptian government. To a great extent, the Egyptian revolution of the past year will be judged by its handling of its important relationship with Israel." <br />
According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who expressed appreciation to U.S. President Obama for his support, Egyptian commandos for their help and Egypt's Information Minister for condemning the attack, Israel will continue to adhere to the peace treaty with Egypt and Israel's ambassador will quickly return to Cairo. <br />
<strong>Prime Minister Harper said that 'Canada expects Egypt to honour its commitment to uphold its international agreements – including its peace treaty with Israel.'</strong> <br />
Noting Prime Minister Harper's statement, Centre CEO Shimon Fogel expressed his hope that Canada will use its diplomatic contacts with Egypt to reinforce this expectation, including proper Egyptian supervision over the Sinai Peninsula which borders both Egypt and Israel. 'The Sinai must not become a staging ground for terrorist actions against Israel,' he said. <br />
Fogel went on to note that Egyptian state-controlled media regularly broadcasts material that incites hatred of Jews and Israelis. 'The broadcast of anti-Semitic and inflammatory material encourages violent incidents like the one we saw Friday,' added Fogel. 'Canada can use its influence with Egypt to encourage a change in this policy.' <br />
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Source: Sheldon Goodman, GTA chair, Centre for Israel and Jewish AffairsYrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-91662747159883557922011-08-27T13:11:00.001-07:002011-08-27T13:11:59.761-07:00Canadian Hurricane Centre Offers Maps, Tips Plus!!<p>Check out Canadian Hurricane Centre Today! <br>The Canadian Hurricane Centre or CHC has meteorological information on hurricanes, tropical storms and post-tropical storms to help Canadians make informed decisions to protect their safety and secure their property. <p>When a storm approaches Canada, Environment Canada issues an Information Statement, a Watch or a Warning bulletins. There are also links to detailed information on the science of tropical cyclones, current and past hurricane seasons,and tips for preparing for the effects of a tropical cyclone. <p>When it comes to hurricanes or any type of severe weather, remember: 'Don’t be scared. Just be prepared.'<br> Are you prepared? <p>See the Latest track maps and more at: <p><a href="http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?lang=En&n=DA74FE64-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Environment Canada CHC</a> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-55810617488662987122011-08-27T13:01:00.000-07:002011-08-27T13:01:44.810-07:00Jack Layton Legacy- Broadbent Institute!<h2>Jack Layton, 61 : Canada Mourns Great Canadian!</h2>Numerous online memorials have been made available for Canadians to express their condolences. The family has requested donations be made to the <a href="https://secure.dcf.ca/broadbent/?language=e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Open the online donation page for the Ed Broadbent Institute n a new window.">Ed Broadbent Institute</a>.<br />
Here is a reprint of the article published Monday in our local paper the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer:<br />
<h2>Jack Layton – Last Words Inspiring Canadians-</h2>Regardless of political affiliation, across Canada - we mourn the loss of Jack Layton: father, husband, friend, and leader of the New Democrat Party.<img alt="Jack Layton Portrait" height="240" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3744395460_3b4903e7ce_m.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="new" width="215" />Early this morning, Jack Layton lost his second battle with cancer. According to a statement issued by his partner NDP MP Olivia Chow, and his children Sarah and Michael;<br />
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<blockquote>The Honourable Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, passed away at 4:45 am today, Monday August 22. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Details of Mr. Layton’s funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. </blockquote>In accordance with Jack's wishes we are publishing the letter he wrote to Canadians to be released in the eventuality of his death. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">Jack Layton's Final Words for Canadians</span> <br />
Dear Friends, Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination. Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue. I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected. I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election. <strong>A few additional thoughts: To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer</strong> and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer. <strong>To the members of my party:</strong> we've done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commitment you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward. Let's demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government. <strong>To the members of our parliamentary caucus:</strong> I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come. Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election. <strong>To my fellow Quebecers:</strong> On May 2nd, you made an historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada's Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all. <strong>To young Canadians:</strong> All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future. <strong>And finally, to all Canadians:</strong> Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one - a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don't let them tell you it can't be done. <b>My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.</b> All my very best, Jack Layton <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">Jack Layton: Notable Achievements Impacted Canadians</span> <br />
<blockquote>'Like some political Moses, Jack Layton led his people out of the wilderness, only to die within sight of his own Promised Land.' Jack Ward :The Canadian Press</blockquote>Through three decades of public service, first as a councillor, then as Leader of Canada's New Democrats since 2003, Jack Layton worked at making changes to create a better lives for Canadians. Months after first taking his place in Parliament, Jack Layton successfully rewrote the 2005 federal budget. In place of $4.6-billion in corporate tax giveaways, Layton secured investments in: affordable housing, training, public transit, energy efficiency, development assistance and wage protection. Election 2008 returned Layton to Ottawa with an even stronger team.Layton's New Democrats held Harper to account: on the jobs and affordability crisis, on health care wait times,and on global warming. In May 2010, Jack Layton made history again. In passing Layton's 'Climate Change Accountability Act', the House of Commons became the world's first legislature to adopt science-based targets to cut climate-changing emissions— by 80% before 2050. For Jack Layton, leadership was all about teamwork. Systematically since 2003, he worked to build the strongest possible team — diverse, committed, national— to represent ordinary Canadians. By 2007, something special was happening: after a by-election landslide in Outremont, Layton welcomed Quebec's first New Democrat MP in a generation. Then, May 2, Jack Layton became the leader of the Official Opposition with about 4.5 million people cast ballots for the NDP, giving the party 103 seats — 59 from Quebec. Just a few weeks ago, Jack called a news conference disclosing he was suffering from another, unspecified cancer and needed to temporarily step down as party leader. Nycole Turmel, took over in the interim. John Ward of The Candian Press termed Jack Layton's political career very well drawing a parallel between the journey of Moses leading his people towards the promised land, only to glimpse it only from the horizon. In Deuteronomy 34 it is written that God took Moses to a high place and showed him the Promised Land in the distance... <br />
<blockquote>'I have caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.' So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.'</blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sources:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: x-small;" target="new"><a href="http://omemeeon.blogspot.com/2011/08/jack-layton-inspiring-canadians-with.html" target="_blank" title="open article in a new window">Omemee Pigeon eFlyer</a></span>YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-69448926972052090902011-08-21T03:04:00.001-07:002011-08-21T03:04:34.863-07:00Health Canada Recalls Widget-Installed<h2>Health Canada Offers Free Safety Alert Widget</h2> <p>The recall widget can be adapted to your choice of colour,official language and content.The widget shown below uses the default code. </p><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/widget.js?lang=eng&theme=99&feed=all&width=190&height=330" id="gcwidget"></script><br> <div style="width: 190px" id="widget" sizcache="0" sizset="2"> <div class="module-sharewidget" sizcache="1" sizset="0"> <div id="interfaceClass" class="sharewidget-container-e" sizcache="1" sizset="0"> <p class="site-title">healthycanadians.gc.ca</p> <p class="site-url">Government of Canada</p> <h3 class="sharewidget-title">Recalls and Safety Alerts</h3> <ul style="background: url(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/arrow.gif) #ededed no-repeat 10px 0px" id="sharewidget-content"> <li id="liid"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20110819be.shtml" target="_blank">Allergy Alert (milk) - Trung Nguyen brand G7 Coffee</a> <img id="id" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="19"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="5">The recalling firm is Far East North America Food Ltd. This product has been distributed in Alberta and British Columbia.</div> <div>[2011-08-20]</div></li> <li id="li0"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1393" target="_blank">Sheenmax RealspaceTM PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs</a> <img id="0" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="20"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="6">A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li1"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1394" target="_blank">phil&teds® "metoo"TM clip-on high chair</a> <img id="1" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="21"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="7">Missing or worn clamp pads can allow the chairs to detach from table surfaces, posing a fall hazard and injury hazard to children.</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li2"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20110819e.shtml" target="_blank">Expanded Health Hazard (listeria) - ready-to-eat meat <span class="truncate_ellipsis">... </span><span style="display: none" class="truncate_more" jquery1313921050239="8">product</span></a> <img id="2" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="22"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="9">The recalling firm is Beverly Meats (1995) Ltd.. This product has been distributed in Alberta.</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li3"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search/recalldetail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2011309" target="_blank">BLUE BIRD issued a recall on the ALL AMERICAN NON-SCHO<span class="truncate_ellipsis">... </span><span style="display: none" class="truncate_more" jquery1313921050239="10">OL BUS mode</span></a> <img id="3" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="23"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="11">On certain buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which...</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li4"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search/recalldetail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2011311" target="_blank">ELDORADO issued a recall on the E-Z RIDER II MAX model</a> <img id="4" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="24"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="12">On certain buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which...</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li5"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search/recalldetail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2011308" target="_blank">BLUE BIRD issued a recall on the ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL B<span class="truncate_ellipsis">... </span><span style="display: none" class="truncate_more" jquery1313921050239="13">US mode</span></a> <img id="5" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="25"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="14">On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt...</div> <div>[2011-08-19]</div></li> <li id="li6"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1388" target="_blank">Sure Power Battery Separators</a> <img id="6" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="26"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="15">The internal circuit board capacitor of the recalled battery separators can fail and lead to overheating, smoke, or fire during or after use, resulting in property damage or personal injury.</div> <div>[2011-08-18]</div></li> <li id="li7"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1391" target="_blank">Simoniz Foam Tire Care</a> <img id="7" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="27"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="16">It has been determined that the product may pose a safety hazard when left in vehicles during extreme heat conditions.</div> <div>[2011-08-18]</div></li> <li id="li8"><a class="sharewidget-notice" href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1392" target="_blank">Philips Energy Saver a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classi<span class="truncate_ellipsis">... </span><span style="display: none" class="truncate_more" jquery1313921050239="17">c Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps - models R30 Dimmable, R40 Dimmable, and PAR 38 Dimmabl</span></a> <img id="8" class="toggle" src="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/alt_formats/js/rsswidget/themes/images/plus-sign.gif" jquery1313921050239="28"> <div style="display: none" class="sharewidget-details" jquery1313921050239="18">The glue attaching the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers</div> <div>[2011-08-18]</div></li> <li><a id="all" href="http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/index-eng.php">View more recalls and safety alerts</a></li></ul> <p class="sharewidget-report" sizcache="0" sizset="1"><a id="report" jquery1313921050239="3">Report a health or safety issue</a></p> <p class="sharewidget-infolink" sizcache="0" sizset="2"><a id="infolink" href="javascript://" jquery1313921050239="4">Info</a></p> <p class="sharewidget-lang" sizcache="0" sizset="3"><a id="langtoggle" href="javascript://" jquery1313921050239="2">Français</a></p> <div class="sharewidget-fip"></div></div> <div class="sharewidget-add" sizcache="0" sizset="4"> <p sizcache="0" sizset="4"><a href="http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/ra/wid-gat-eng.php">Add this widget</a></p></div></div></div>See full details at: <a title="Open Government of canada recalls widget Info in a new window" href="http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/ra/wid-gat-eng.php#instruction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts Widget - Healthy Canadians Website</a> YrHelper Infonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15764242355179044602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768149563713416175.post-54124325780043532822011-08-18T16:29:00.000-07:002011-08-29T12:59:13.068-07:00Halal Foods- Which Canadian Products are Halal?<h2>MCG Helps Canadians Find Halal Food Sources!</h2><img align="right" alt="Muslim Consumer Group" src="http://www.muslimconsumergroup.com/media/images/logo2.png" style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" />Many religions have specific dietary requirements. For Muslims, finding Halal foods,and products can be a challenge, but a Consumer group is working hard to help. The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products is guiding a growing number of businesses,.which are wisely tapping into this new growing market, by having some of their products and foods declared Halal. The following information was obtained from The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products Canadian Website.<br />
<h3>What is Halal?</h3><a name='more'></a><br />
All foods and ingredients which are lawful to consume according to Islamic dietary laws, are called Halal; for example fruits, vegetables, and fish. <br />
<b>What is Haram?</b><br />
Food products and ingredients which are prohibited for Muslims to consume are called Haram; for example pork and its by-products, blood, and alcoholic beverages. <br />
<b>What is Zabiha Slaughtered Meat?</b><br />
Meat from cows, lamb, chickens and turkey are considered Zabiha if animals are slaughtered by a Muslim following Islamic slaughtering Sharia rules and procedures. Some Muslims also called it Halal meat. <br />
About The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products <br />
The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products is a non-profit and non-political organization, incorporated in 1993. It serves as an educational resource about Halal foods,and is a Halal certification organization for Muslim consumers, and the food industry. Its certification is based on strict Islamic dietary requirements.<br />
Eating foods which meet Halal standards, is very important to Muslims the world over. This site provides an essential service to Muslim consumers in Canada, who are in great need to know the Halal status of food products in Canadian supermarkets. <br />
Their Halal symbol, an H within a triangle,pictured above, appears on many food products, and ingredients. They follow the Islamic dietary requirement of no added ethyl alcohol to food products.Ethyl alcohol is found in natural and artificial flavours, such as vanilla extract, and alcohol containing products such as naturally brewed soy sauce. Their main purpose is to help Canadian Muslims to bring only Halal food products to their homes and Masajid.<br />
In addition to having a site containing a wealth of information, The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products, answers question from Muslims regarding food products through e-mails, and has a toll free Halal Food Hot Line to answer questions about Halal supermarket food products, food ingredients, Halal personal care products, and Halal over-the-counter medicines.The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products also makes presentations at Masajid or Islamic centres, and participates in Q and A sessions on radio programs.<br />
The Muslim Consumer Group for Food Products, Halal certifies non-meat food products, and food ingredients for different food companies. Including various vegetable oils for Y & Y Distribution company of Montreal, QC which are available in Montreal and Toronto supermarkets.<br />
You can find more information on their website at: <a href="http://www.canadianhalalfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Open www.canadianhalalfoods.com in a new window">www.canadianhalalfoods.com</a><br />
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Wishing all our Muslim readers a blessed Ramadan Kareem and Ramadan Mubarak.<br />
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