text:
I can also report seeing someone who looked remarkably like Mark Anscombe in Waitrose this morning
I can also report seeing someone who looked remarkably like Mark Anscombe in Waitrose this morning
Sorry, but that's nonsense. No way do you shop at Waitrose.
Neale Harvey on the other thread seem to suggest some guy from Kobe Steelers.
Quote:usa warrior
Hearing all sorts of names at the moment, but none with any substance. All speculation.
Quote:West Brom WarriorQuote:usa warrior
Hearing all sorts of names at the moment, but none with any substance. All speculation.
In fairness I would expect nothing else at this stage, the news only broke at the start of the week I imagine the club has barely given it much thought yet.
Quote:usa warrior
Another major issue is that I expect that much of the players/coaches thoughts are on this topic as well. A fast resolution might be best from a playing perspective.
I really don't see how it's an attractive job, at all. I guess we shall see.
At risk of opening a whole can of worms a lot of time, energy and in the end cash has been expended in getting a separation between the amateur club and the professional one. Exeter did not have this problem.
Quote:usa warrior
"When does FH contract expire? I've a feeling it may be at the end of this season, but i am probably wrong on that point."
FH had a three yr contract of which he is year 2 presently.
I would doubt Alex Sanderson would choose us after a brief chat with his big Bro.
Is Alex still at Sarries. Saw him going be a chat pre Sarries game some years ago discussing their community coaching and network. Smart chap. If hes still there, no doubt happy enough.
Quote:usa warrior
Interesting analysis of Lancasters England tenure by Rob Andrew.
How about Ali Hepher from Exeter? Currently their head coach while Rob Baxter moved to DOR. He has done a bit with the Saxons on their tour to SA. Hes young and clearly know how to make a team tick and will get us organised.
Nice to have humour on these boards. 0 and 6, DOR leaving, club up for sale.......... Thank heaven for a bit of humour,
Total users online:
Most users online:
Users on this site:


text:
Christina Aguilera can't stop talking about her new curves and now one company wants her to put her money where her mouth is.
The singer has been offered $3 million dollars to promote TheBigandTheBeautiful.com, a dating site geared towards women with curves.
The site's president, Whitney Thompson, who was the first-ever plus size winner of America's Next Top Model, told Us Weekly that she thinks Xtina would be a "perfect fit as the new face of the brand."
If the "Your Body" singer takes the deal, she would be required to promote the dating site in a television commercial, a radio spot and two photo shoots, along with making four public appearances to get the word out about the company.
They would also expect her to put her musical talent to the test by writing a jingle that incorporates their "beauty at any size" mantra. From the sounds of their most recent commercial, it seems they could really use her help.
Christina has yet to comment on the site's offer.
– Shannon Carlin, CBS Local
You must log in to post a comment.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Balfor - Black Serpent Rising (2017)
- Details
- Published on Friday, 16 December 2016 03:55
Band: Balfor
Album title: Black Serpent Rising
Release date: 15 January 2017
Label: Drakkar Productions
Balfor is an Ukrainian band from Kiev which features current and ex members of bands such as Khors, Raventale and Hate Forest. We are dealing here with a successful band, with only strong albums and some EP's so far, but this one is without any doubt one of their best. The new album is very heavy and atmospheric, with rich layers of symphonic gloomy synths, plenty of blast beats, a lot of mesmerizing and quite technical guitar leads and to top of everything they also use a nice amount of captivating melodic structures. The vocal style is mostly reminiscent to some symphonic black metal bands, here and there are as well some necessary clean vocals inserted, but also some more brutal death metal styled ones. Congrats to all members and their impressive work. Undoubtedly an epic black/death metal band that is enshrined with praise! Hail Thyself!
Read a full review HERE


text:
Collections > Ebony wood With Silver
Showing 97 results
Sorting By Category
|1 2 3
Bhrti Impex presents masterpieces of craftsmanship in the field of different kind of Jewellery. Every piece is designed keeping in mind the taste & style of the buyer. Bhrti Impex expanding its reach in the foreign (export) market....More
My Account
Copyright © 2012 . All rights reserved


text:
Gospel of the Living Dead: George A. Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth
You don't have to be a fan of zombie movies to learn from them, but it probably helps. Paffenroth, an associate professor of religious studies at Iona College, is one fan who has turned his fascination into a detailed narrative analysis of the George Romero zombie films (Night of the Living Dead ; Dawn of the Dead ; Land of the Dead ), which he calls "secular descendants of Dante's Inferno ." He finds ample social criticism and illustration of old-fashioned "sin" in each film, which gives him optimism for the future of the zombie genre. Written with academic rigor but not with academic jargon, Paffenroth invites us to search the sometimes silly and profane zombie films for deeper religious meanings about how we, the living, act with less humanity at times than the "undead." Paffenroth weaves Christian theology, social criticism and allusions to Dante's Inferno throughout his discussion of films that feature cannibalism, mayhem and terror—a feat that probably has to be read to be believed. This is an excellent resource not just for fans of low-budget zombie films, but for anyone who wants to understand the appeal of the genre. (Oct.)
Release date: 00/00/0000
Genre: Nonfiction


text:
Meg Whitman on Gloria's 'Evidence' -- Not So Fast
Meg Whitman's husband just admitted it's "possible" he saw the letter that Gloria Allred claims proves Meg is a "liar" -- but Meg's camp now claims ... the letter actually HELPS Whitman.
Earlier today, Gloria produced a letter the Social Security Administration -- sent to Whitman's house in 2003 -- a letter Meg said she nor her husband ever received.
But Gloria fired back ... the letter contains a handwritten note from Meg's husband to the housekeeper -- proving they not only received the letter, but knew their housekeeper was in the U.S. illegally.
Meg's husband, Dr. Griff Harsh, now says while it's "possible" he scribbled on the letter ... "it's important to note what this letter actually says: 'this letter makes no statement about your employee's immigration status."
During a phone interview moments ago, Meg's camp further explained how the letter "completely contradicts the conclusions" made by Allred ... CLICK HERE to listen.
Waiting for your permission to load the comments.


text:
Perfect downtown location, this home has two master suites with a fabulous in-law addition. The (...)
Gorgeous brick home located on a corner lot in the heart of town just 3 blocks from Newberry (...)
Historical home within walking distance to downtown Newberry! The home features eight fireplaces; (...)
Vintage cottage within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops. Home has original (...)
Sorry, no records were found. Please try again.


text:
The page you're trying to access is only available to registered users. Just log in or register, and we'll send you on your way.
Registration is free and lets you access lots of cool features on the site.
To register, let us know your e-mail address and we will send you an e-mail with instructions on how to continue. Under no circumstances will we give your e-mail address to anybody.
Please give us an e-mail address that you actually use— we use your e-mail address to contact you when you win prizes, which sometimes happens even if you don't enter. :-)
Note: If you already have a TexasGigs.com user account, you do not need to re-register. Your old account works on GuideLive, and your comments and profile have been saved.


text:
Yellow Belt Course Tirana Albania
Yellow Belt Six Sigma Training Tirana Albania
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training ( DMAIC method)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification provides an overall insight into the techniques of Six Sigma, its metrics, and basic improvement methodologies. A yellow belt must know how to integrate Six Sigma methodologies for the improvement of production and transactional systems to better meet customer expectations and bottom-line objectives of their organization. A Yellow Belt typically has a basic knowledge of Six Sigma, but does not lead projects on their own. The Yellow Belt is needed to gather data, participate in problem solving, and add their expertise to the exploration process. Six Sigma course advisors are able to answer any questions you may have, and can supply additional information about our training programs. They are contactable on International number +353 1 44 33 99 3. Yellow Belt Six Sigma classes can also be conducted on site in Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Vlore, Shkoder and Pogradec.
Course Content
Comprehending and creating the SIPOC Diagram
Overview of Process Mapping (the 6-foot view)
C&E Matrix
Effects Analysis along with Failure Modes
Fundamental Statistics
Minitab Introduction
Developing Graphs (fundamental quality tools)
Course Duration
2 Days (8:45 -16:00)
Course only runs
for group bookings of 7 or more delegates.
IASSC Accredited training provider: The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) is a Professional Association dedicated to growing and enhancing the standards within the Lean Six Sigma Community.
Download our course guide here
To register for an online Six Sigma Course click here


text:
Nyköpingis the county town of Södermanland and located on the coast 100 km south of Stockholm. There are roughly 35,000 people living in central Nyköping and close to 50,000 in the whole municipality. There are 23,400 households in the municipality, with 9,600 of these individual homes and 13,800 apartments. The small towns around Nyköping – Stigtomta, Nävekvarn, Jönåker, Tystberga, Stavsjö and Ålberga – all have their own character and advantages.
Get in[edit]
It's easy to get to Nyköping and easy to continue on from here.
By plane[edit]
To and from Stockholm-Skavsta airport [13] you can fly to over 40 destinations in Europe with Ryanair and Wizzair. Inside Sweden you can fly to and from Gotland with Gotlandsflyg.
By bus[edit]
Swebus Express [14] has traffic to and from Nyköping to many destinations in Sweden and Denmark.
By train[edit]
With SJ [15]you can travel to and from Nyköping. Trains stop twenty-six times a day in Nyköping. A direct SJ regional train from Stockholm to Nyköping takes about 1 hour.
By car[edit]
The main road E4 passes by Nyköping.
By bike[edit]
There are several bike trails that pass through Nyköping, e.g. Näckrosleden, Kustlinjen and Cykelspåret längs ostkusten.
Get around[edit]
Nyköping Central is easily accessable on foot. It is also close to the castle and the main bus terminal.
See[edit][add listing]
Do[edit][add listing]
Buy[edit][add listing]
On the street Storgatan, stretching nearly one kilometre, are small designer boutiques and clothes shops alongside H&M and Åhlens. There are several design shops where you can buy local and international decorations.
During the summer and around Christmas, you can shop traditional handicraft in the harbour of Nyköping. In the area around Nyköping you find a lot of farmyard shops.
Eat[edit][add listing]
Drink[edit][add listing]
Sleep[edit][add listing]
Get out[edit]


text:
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON QUALIFYING ORDERS OVER $82.00 - Offer valid at kitterytradingpost.com. Tax and shipping not include in qualifying amount. Offer is for standard ground shipping only to United States excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Offer valid on Alpine Skis, all other additional/oversized freight charges still apply. Offer not valid on firearm purchases. Offer not valid on retail store purchases, previous purchases or special orders. Offer limited to stock on hand, and is not redeemable for cash. KTP reserves the right to exclude certain products from this promotion. Offer subject to change without notice.
Swix V05 Polar V-Line Hard Kick Wax - 45g.
Product Info Item# 34342
Although there are no fluorine additives, the quality is very high due to fully refined petroleum waxes, synthetic rubbers and pharmaceutical quality oils.
- Made for the coldest conditions
- Frequently used in polar regions of Europe and North America
- Easy to use with two temperature intervals - new and old snow
- Old transformed snow is snow older than one day
- New fallen snow: -12ºC to -25ºC (10ºF to -12ºF)
- Old transformed fine grained snow: -15ºC to -30ºC (5ºF to -22ºF)
- Size: 45g.
- Suggested use: Racing, recreational skiing
More About Swix Sport
In 1949 Swix expanded by developing a line of glide wax for alpine skiing, and eventually in 1987 introduced a revolutionary wax for all disciplines called Cera F that certainly is the most successful single racing wax in ski history. As waxes continued their growth and development, Swix also bought the Norwegian Liljedahl Ski Pole factory in 1974 that was the largest manufacturer of cross-country poles in the world. Today, Swix is making approximately one million poles a year for alpine, cross-country, and exercise walking. In 1989 Swix added the Norheim outdoor and ski-clothing factory. Today the Swix apparel line also includes sport-underwear, gloves, hats, and bags.
Swix is now owned by Ferd AS of Norway and most wax manufacturing is done in Lillehammer.
Swix - a name you can trust.
V0005More Info
Product Details
Swix V05 Polar V-Line Hard Kick Wax - 45g.


text:
With most teams experiencing irrational fear over tampering charges if they reach agreement with free agents during a period where negotiations intended to culminate in, you know, agreements are permissibly occurring, it's still OK for teams to make it known that they have interest in a player.
Especially if they don't really have interest.
According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Patriots are showing interest in Steelers receiver Mike Wallace.
As Salguero points out, interest and a contract are two very different things. At a minimum, the Pats could be applying the Jedi mind trick to a Dolphins organization that already is motivated, by all appearances, to pursue Wallace. If the Patriots can dupe the Dolphins into devoting more cash and cap space on a player whom they covet, it's an advantage for the Pats, who compete directly with the Dolphins in the AFC East.
New England rarely does a cannon ball into the deep end of the free-agent pool. It's not unprecedented (e.g., Adalius Thomas), but it's not common. Unless they can persuade Wallace to take less than he'll be offered elsewhere, signing Wallace would be an unlikely expenditure of the cap space Tom Brady's new deal helped create.


text:
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
House of Commons Hansard #53 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was spam.
House of Commons Hansard #53 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was spam.
Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) ActGovernment Orders
1:25 p.m.
The Acting Speaker NDP Denise Savoie
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) ActGovernment Orders
1:25 p.m.
Some hon. members
Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) ActGovernment Orders
1:25 p.m.
The Acting Speaker NDP Denise Savoie
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
(Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:25 p.m.
Josée Verner Conservative Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
moved that Bill C-27, An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:25 p.m.
Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont Alberta
Mike Lake ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to begin second reading of Bill C-27, the electronic commerce protection act. This is a bill to protect and promote the Canadian economy to allow electronic commerce to reach its full potential and to increase confidence in the e-economy.
We need to take strong steps to protect the integrity of the electronic marketplace by reducing the harmful effects of threats to the online economy. The Internet has emerged as a significant medium for the conduct of commerce and communications, both in Canada and around the world. An efficient and dynamic electronic marketplace can boost the competitiveness of an economy.
In the past decade, online commerce and e-business has continued its rapid growth in Canada and around the world. In fact, Canada has become one of the most connected countries in the world and Canadians are avid users of the Internet, but there are some areas of Internet use where we should not be proud of our distinction. When measured by the percentage of spam that originates in a particular country, Canada stands in fourth place worldwide, behind Russia and just ahead of Brazil. Some 4.7% of the world's spam originates in Canada.
All hon. members are familiar with spam. It is unsolicited electronic commercial messages. Most of us have become accustomed to turning on our computers and finding the in-baskets of our email cluttered with these unwanted messages. Some of them are just a nuisance, but many of them are much more harmful. Some of them are fraudulent such as the Nigerian bank account scam. Some spam is used to invade privacy, including phishing. These are emails that lure recipients into providing personal information.
Spam is used to infect computers with malware, designed to gain control over a computer, communications device, or network. Malware is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Sometimes it connects infected computers so that they become part of a botnet and their processing power and bandwidth are made available to others. Botnets are often used to send out massive amounts of spam.
The issues surrounding spam are more than a simple nuisance. They deter consumers from participating in the online marketplace. Malware represents some of the most harmful aspects of spam. But even in the apparently least harmful, the unsolicited email that gets dumped into our in-baskets urging us to buy mail order drugs, or show up at some New York City nightclub, even these nuisance messages exact a toll on the economy.
Spam represents about 87% of email traffic around the world. It is estimated that last year a total of 62 trillion spam emails were sent.
In June 2007, Ipsos Reid found that Canadians received an average of 130 spam messages each week. This is up 51% from the previous year. In April 2008 an EKOS survey showed 72% of Canadians considered spam a major problem. In spring 2008 Phoenix surveyed Canadian CEOs and senior executives, and found that 80% considered spam to be a problem for their company; 21% considered it to be a big problem. Their greatest concern was wasted time and reduced productivity. More than two-thirds believed that the Government of Canada should bring in anti-spam legislation.
There are ways to combat spam. Most Internet service providers have put up filters to try to screen out spam. The filters tie up their resources and their bandwidth, but spam manages to get through to consumers and businesses nonetheless.
Technology represents part of the solution, but it is not the whole solution. Other countries have found that one of the most effective ways to combat spam is through effective anti-spam legislation. Take the example of Australia. A few years ago, like Canada, it was on the top 10 list of countries where spam originated. After introducing anti-spam legislation in 2003, and with the help of a carefully crafted public awareness campaign, Australia dropped off the top 10 list by 2005. Anti-spam legislation works.
Canada represents the only G8 country and one of only four OECD countries without anti-spam legislation. It is time that we joined with our key global partners, including the U.S., the U.K. and Australia in passing strong domestic laws to combat spam and related threats.
The bill before us will reduce the burden of spam on Canadian businesses and the risks to individual Canadians. Our goal is to ensure continued confidence in electronic commerce by addressing the personal privacy and security concerns that surround Internet spam and related threats.
The foundation of the bill before us is to create laws based on the federal trade and commerce power. The bill proposes a scheme of regulation designed to discourage forms of commercial practices which are detrimental to the economy.
The bill proposes an opt-in approach for all forms of unsolicited commercial electronic messages without a pre-existing business relationship or consent. It would introduce a regime that would follow the money. This would ensure that anyone who benefits commercially from the spam would be held as equally responsible as the person who sent the spam.
At the same time, I want to assure hon. members that businesses that use email to market their products to Canadians would be able to do so within the parameters of the ECPA.
The regime would allow for email marketing based on a consumer opt-in approach long practised by the Canadian Marketing Association and reflected in its code of conduct. Businesses will need to get consent prior to sending commercial emails or have a pre-existing business relationship with the customer.
The bill before us provides two different kinds of remedy to eliminate spam and related online threats. One is a regulatory approach. The other involves actions that can be taken by individuals and businesses. Let me describe each to the House.
On the one hand, we have the regulatory approach in which the enforcement agencies would be the CRTC, the Competition Bureau and the Privacy Commissioner. The CRTC would be able to investigate and take action against the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages, installation of computer programs, and the altering of Internet addresses without consent.
The CRTC would be able to take action on these matters in a manner that will be technology neutral. The bill prohibits certain spam-related activities regardless of the network technology employed for its distribution. However, it does not include voice telemarketing as this is already regulated by the CRTC under the do-not-call regime. We see no need to merge the spam and the do-not-call provisions at this time. The Competition Bureau would be responsible for those aspects of spam that relate to unfair and deceptive marketing practices, including false headers and website content.
Under the bill before us, both the CRTC and the Competition Bureau would be able to impose administrative monetary penalties, or AMPs, to those who violate the act. The AMPs would be substantial. This law will have teeth. The amounts of the penalties would not exceed $1 million for individuals and $10 million in all other cases. In other words, the penalties would amount to much more than simply a cost of doing business. They would disrupt the spam business model, making it less profitable to continue their operations in Canada.
The third agency in the regulatory approach is the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, which would address the misuse of personal information. This would include specific provisions added by amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. This would deal with the electronic compiling or supplying of lists of personal electronic addresses without consent.
Here are three regulatory agencies that would use their respective mandates to combat spam and related online threats: the CRTC, the Competition Bureau and the Privacy Commissioner. Just as important, the bill before us would give these bodies the ability to share evidence and information with one another, as well as with counterparts in other countries. This will help us pursue violators beyond our borders.
Consistent with this bill, we would establish a spam reporting centre which would monitor the legislation's effectiveness through trend analysis and metrics. It would also manage the public awareness campaign that would build awareness of the new act and ensure its success.
I have been describing the first of two remedies that this bill would create to help combat spam and related online threats. It would provide tools to government regulatory agencies. The second remedy involves the power of each of us as citizens, consumers and businesses to pursue remedies against spammers.
The bill before us would provide a private right of action that would allow consumers and businesses to take civil action against anyone who violates the act. This remedy has been very effective in the United States and it is one example of how we have taken best practices from around the world and incorporated them into this bill.
Under the private right of action provisions, Internet service providers would be able to take action against spammers who use their networks without the threat of subsequent legal action from the spammers. Spammers should be aware that this bill would provide significant penalties for those who send or benefit from spam. The CRTC will be going after them, the Competition Bureau will be going after them, and the Privacy Commissioner will be going after them. Individual consumers and businesses who have been affected will be going after them and network users and providers will be going after them.
The proposed legislation will not eliminate spam altogether, but very soon there will be no place left in Canada for spammers to hide. That is how we will reduce spam. That is how we will reduce the cost that spam inflicts on individuals, businesses and the economy in general. That is how we will uphold the integrity of the online marketplace and, by the same token, promote the adaptability and flexibility of the Canadian economy.
Anti-spam legislation has been long overdue in our country. It has been four years since the release of the report on the task force on spam. One of the report's recommendations was strong anti-spam legislation.
One of the unforeseen benefits of the delay in bringing forward legislation is that we have been able to design the bill based on best practices in other countries. However, over the years in which we have looked at other countries' experience, several parliamentarians have been outspoken in championing the cause of anti-spam legislation.
There have been private members' bills introduced both in the House of Commons and in the other place. The champions have come from various political parties. No party in this Parliament has a monopoly on the issue of anti-spam and for that reason, I am confident that we will be able to secure swift passage of this bill.
There are two individuals in particular whom I want to acknowledge as performing outstanding service in bringing forward measures to combat spam and related online threats. Both of them have enjoyed very distinguished careers in the other place. One is Senator Donald Oliver, whose proposed bills in the other place helped to set the tone for the creation of the task force on spam. The other is Senator Goldstein, who introduced Bill S-220, an act respecting commercial and electronic messages, in February. This was the third such bill that the senator introduced in the other place. He has been a champion of anti-spam legislation for several years. I want to thank the senator for his co-operation and goodwill and I want to assure him that we will continue to promote the bill as a high priority in our legislative agenda.
Senator Goldstein is set to retire this month. I believe I speak for all members of the House when I thank him for his years of conscientious service to Canada and wish him many happy years of retirement.
It is with the spirit of crusaders, such as Senator Goldstein and Senator Oliver in mind, that I ask all members to join me in supporting quick passage of the bill.
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:35 p.m.
Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal Newton—North Delta, BC
Madam Speaker, when I sat on the access to information committee, I received a tremendous amount of letters on this issue.
The government promised 2,500 new police officers, but it never delivered on that promise. When it comes to enforcement of this legislation, what type of resources will the government provide to ensure it is implemented properly and aggressively?
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:40 p.m.
Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
Madam Speaker, the bill puts the power for regulating the Internet not in the hands of law enforcement, but in the hands of the CRTC, the Competition Bureau and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, enforcement agencies already in place. They have the mechanisms necessary to deal with this kind of situation. The bill would give them additional mechanisms that fit the parameters of their mandates in the first place.
We have studied the best practices of organizations around the world that have dealt with this kind of issue effectively, such as Australia. The bill would put similar mechanisms in place that would enable us to operate equally effectively in Canada. The bill would allow us to work with partners around the world.
The other part of the equation is the need to deal with spam originating outside our borders. The bill would allow us to work with agencies around the world to ensure we can put an end to that, as well as an end to the issue of spam originating in Canada and going outside our borders.
There are significant enforcement mechanisms in the bill that will actually be very effective to deal with this issue.
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:40 p.m.
Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON
Madam Speaker, I am very interested in the move to bring in an anti-spam bill. I think it affects every element of the competitive digital world in which we live.
Buried within the bill the government has given itself the powers to strip the provisions of the do-not-call registry, with which we have had many problems, and that concerns me.
My question is two-fold.
First, why do the Conservatives not just come out and say that they are going to strip the do-not-call registry as opposed to burying it within a bill?
Second, it appears it is being replaced on the presumption that the telemarketers would need prior consent to call in now, so that would somehow replace it. Yet when we look at the enforcement mechanisms of the do-not-call registry, they get 20,000 complaints a month, and over the entire time, the CRTC has only ever sent out 70 warning letters.
I do not know how the Conservatives expect to deal with spam and the problems with the do-not-call registry, when clearly the CRTC does not have the resources to address it. Would my hon. colleague please explain why they decided to kill the do-not-call registry, while putting it within the bill on anti-spam?
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:40 p.m.
Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
Madam Speaker, I will start by correcting the hon. member. The bill clearly does not abolish the do-not-call registry. In dealing with the issue at hand, one of the important points to be made is we have had the real opportunity to benefit, in the drafting of the bill, from the study of best practices around the world.
In dealing with the substance of the bill, I will talk a little on a personal experience. A lot of people think spam is nothing more than a nuisance. Previous to my being elected in 2006, I worked for the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. At one point I was the director of ticket sales and as such, I had my email address on the website for the Oilers. At some point someone harvested that email address and sold it to spammers and I began to get completely inundated by spam. It was so bad it eventually got to the point where I had to change my email address. Members can imagine what goes in to changing an email address. It meant changing business cards. It meant the people who had my email address could no longer reach me.
This happened to several people within the organization. It meant we had to hire additional IT staff or put our IT resources to combat this through measures to block spam. Significant resources had to be allocated to that problem. It is estimated that the cost of problem is $3 billion to the Canadian economy per year.
If we multiply the effects I experienced and the efforts we had to take for the Oilers with thousands and thousands of companies across the country, including many small businesses that do not have IT professionals, the cost is significant.
I look forward to the member's support.
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:45 p.m.
Dan McTeague Liberal Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
Madam Speaker, when I first introduced legislation back in 2003, I was the first member of Parliament to do so and the first member of Parliament from a Liberal party that took this issue very seriously.
I am glad to see my hon. colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, has joined with us after many years of effort. It was a very tough thing over the years to try and manage 15 or 16 different files. I am very pleased to say that I know the parliamentary secretary is doing due diligence on that committee, a committee on which I am very proud of having worked over the years. Many of the issues that we raised many years ago are now starting to bear fruit.
I am happy to see the government is finally taking action on spam, what all of us will know is unsolicited electronic mail. Many of us who have computers, all know how dangerous and how much of a problem this is for both Canadian consumers and businesses.
In 2003 it was estimated that spam cost the economy over $27 billion worldwide. Since then, the problem has only grown worse. I am sure there is more updated information which the parliamentary secretary and others may be able to illustrate. However, to say the least, we are now looking at a far more serious problem, which hopefully will be corrected by the bill, as it relates to issues such as identity theft, phishing and spyware, all of which give concern to Canadians and to the world. We have to deal with this in legislation both locally and internationally.
In the early 2000s, the Liberal Party recognized the problem that spam created. In 2003 I tabled a private member's bill to make spam illegal. Unfortunately, the bill never made it to second reading. However, on the strength of Bill C-460, introduced in mid-2003 in the 37th Parliament, the minister of industry struck a committee to examine the issue of spam and to report to the minister about how the government could most effectively stop this obvious and serious, growing problem.
That report entitled "Stopping Spam: Creating a Stronger, Safer Internet" was released in May of 2005. The report was created by a committee of 10 experts on information technology and Internet law. The task force also worked with dozens of stakeholders in the technology industry to develop sound proposals and to look at and observe best practices at the time.
The primary recommendations of the task force were that the government legislate prohibitions on the following: the sending of unsolicited email; the use of false or misleading statements that disguise the origin and the true intent of the email; the installing of unauthorized programs such as spyware; and the unauthorized collection of personal information and email addresses, particularly by using fake websites, through the selling of lists where those on the list were not told the list would be sold to another third, unknown party.
The official opposition supports the bill as it follows through on the recommendations of the committee, which was created by the Liberal government. However, much more remains ahead of us and much more needs to be done.
The committee highlighted the need for the government to play a central role in coordinating the actions of both government and the private sector. All actors agree that spam needs to be stopped. Internet service providers, web hosts and online marketing agencies need a set of best practices for email solicitation. The government must work, in coordination with industry partners, to establish a strong code of practice that prevents the proliferation of electronic emails that are unsolicited, unwanted and constitute spam.
These days spam is no longer a problem exclusive to email. In 2004 and 2005, when the committee was writing the report, spam was starting to move to other electronic platforms. Today Canadians must contend with cellphone spam, either by means of text message or by something we may not all be familiar with, robo calling.
It is important that the act recognize the facts and is technologically neutral, encompassing all forms of commercial electronic communication. I believe the legislation must meet that test to ensure there is proper, effective and adaptable application to current, existing and future modalities that may be able to circumvent not only technologies to prevent and to protect consumers in business, but also to remain faithful to the act.
This is why I hope the act can be revisited on a yearly basis as technology evolves. It is something the Liberal Party will look to see the government amend or to look at in committee.
Moreover, the issue of text message spam is being aggravated obviously by yet another announcement of a major cellular service provider over the last year to start charging for received text messages.
There has been plenty of discussion among members of Parliament. It is obvious to everyone that it is unfair, to say the least, that consumers are charged for something they had no choice whatsoever in receiving. Spam is not just a Canadian problem, as I indicated earlier. Given the borderless nature of the Internet, it means that spam can originate from anywhere and be delivered to anywhere.
I strongly point out that the legislation takes measures within Canada. There has to be, obviously, an attempt to work internationally with our other partners so that we can also go after those companies and those organizations that are doing this remotely from other countries that do not have the same level of proposed enforcement or legislation. As a result, because of the international nature of this problem, any government that is serious about combatting spam must be willing to engage other governments around the world in an international strategy to reduce this ongoing problem.
The government's ability to combat spam is not simply about legislation. I am asking, and I am hoping, and my party calls on the government to show its concern by raising this internationally at all international fora and working with other governments to produce a coordinated international anti-spam and anti-counterfeit strategy. The effectiveness of this law will be measured by the government's commitment to enforcement.
I take the comments that have already been raised in the parliamentary secretary's presentation of Bill C-27, that we have to ensure there is adequate support for enforcement of the legislation, which is being complimented and certainly being recommended here.
That is tall order. There is no point in putting forth legislation if there is a reasonable chance that the legislation will not have the intended impact of deterring, stopping, correcting and preventing what is continuously more than just a nuisance, but a very costly one at that.
Of course, policing Internet traffic is incredibly difficult because any Internet crime crosses jurisdictions and borders, both provincial and federal. This is why the attempt to control or to stop spam in the report called on the government to create a central office that would coordinate anti-spam activities. I am looking at the parliamentary secretary, hoping that in fact he will move diligently on that if speedy passage is indeed given to this piece of legislation.
According to the minister, Industry Canada is being designated the official coordinating body. I would like to ask the government what kind of resources Industry Canada is being given to coordinate the three other agencies that the parliamentary secretary has referred to that have responsibilities under this act, those being the Privacy Commissioner, the CRTC and the Competition Bureau, as well as, of course, the RCMP.
What resources can we see coming from the government with respect to these offices so that we can in fact see spam corrected in this country?
I realize that question may come back to me, but it is certainly a question that I would think the government will have to answer time and again here to ensure that we have a correct and appropriate measure.
It is extremely important that, everywhere in Canada, we can have confidence in the legislation proposed by the government. I expect that the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology will deal quickly with the issue before us. We have been waiting for a bill for six years. I had hoped that my bill in 2003 would be adopted. It was deserving; but that was not the case.
Central to this issue, if the government passes legislation and walks away from the issue, all these initiatives that are proposed, well-intended, well-researched and up-to-date, will indeed fall. I believe that legislation, to be correctly brought forward, must also ensure that we have proper resources and effective coordination so that it is understood how this is going to take place. The more rapid response we can have to correct this problem, I think, will ensure that those who see Canada as an opportunity, as a target, will find another place. But we also want to make sure that other place is blocked. We simply want to put an end, where possible, to these practices, which have as their origins and as their sense the undermining of the credibility and integrity of communicating and the effectiveness of legitimate use of the Internet, which belongs to us all.
I was here in 1993 and 1994 when the industry minister at the time, Mr. John Manley, talked about the great opportunities of the Internet as the superhighway, as we used to call it at the time, because it was the wonderful dawning of new age.
Unfortunately, that superhighway has become badly clogged, to the point where I think it is fair to say that there have been serious traffic jams, if not serious accidents, along the way. Therefore, this legislation is timely, it is necessary, and I hope it has a reasonable opportunity to in fact pass.
The government must follow up on the legislation with real action and real enforcement resources. It must actively engage all partners everywhere and industry internationally. It must continue the consultation process and develop longer term opportunities to combat spam. So I ask the government what plans it has, moving forward, to engage industry partners in building strong codes of this practice.
We will have to ensure that it is not just based on a blue-ribbon panel that was struck some years ago but that in fact we have an ongoing ability to ensure that partners, stakeholders and consumers, those who have been tremendously affected by this, will be able to benchmark and give us feedback as to how effective this legislation will be, particularly from the point of enforcement.
What plan does the government have to work with our international partners in building a strong international effort to combat spam? Spam can be incredibly destructive. Besides consuming time and bandwidth, spam is a delivery vehicle for malware, programs that access one's computer without authorization and can do a number of nasty things. Malware includes viruses and spyware, which attack the individual user. However, some of these programs turn the user's computer into a zombie on a botnet, which then can be used to attack major websites on the Internet.
This is something that we could not have contemplated three, four or five years ago, but it is currently taking place. Many consumers and many constituents have talked to me about this and have talked to other members of the House. We need to ensure that we have a pragmatic policy, a pragmatic document that is capable of changing with changing times as Internet and electronic information becomes more sophisticated.
All these attacks have serious economic impacts when websites like eBay or Google are brought down. Even for a few hours, billions of dollars are lost. Spyware can be used for identity theft, which is a constantly growing threat in the Internet age.
I do not need to say that even our own electronic system here in the House of Commons has been subjected to several attacks over the past several months. These have caused enormous difficulty for many of us as we communicate. I notice some members of Parliament sporting a BlackBerry, and others, a computer. It is important that we get the platform, or the framework, of this legislation correct.
I call upon all members to support the bill at second reading so it can go to committee. However, I have serious concerns about the will or the interest of the government in enforcing these rules and to work co-operatively with other stakeholders and with other governments.
Madam Speaker, I will end there but I am eager to hear the comments and questions of my colleagues.
Electronic Commerce Protection ActGovernment Orders
1:55 p.m.
The Acting Speaker NDP Denise Savoie
The honourable member for Pickering—Scarborough-Est has about six and a half minutes remaining in the time allotted for his remarks on this bill.
Statements by members. The honourable member for Calgary—West.
JusticeStatements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Rob Anders Conservative Calgary West, AB
Madam Speaker, no one can argue against the fact that while an offender is in jail they cannot terrorize our streets or victimize our communities.
The mandatory minimum penalties that this government brought in for serious firearms offences and now for serious drug offences are aimed at disrupting criminal enterprise. By incarcerating a member of a gang, one weakens the criminal organization and disrupts their illegal activities. Mandatory minimum sentences provide uniformity in sentencing.
Judges should not agonize over what are appropriate sentences for the crimes in question. Take the case of James Lemmon, a Calgary man who has been sentence to 13 years in prison for sexual assault. One of his victims was his 10-year-old niece. It is outrageous that this is his fourth conviction.
Constituents in my riding want to see mandatory minimum sentences for crimes that involve the harm and sexual exploitation of children.
Spinal Cord Injury AwarenessStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Maria Minna Liberal Beaches—East York, ON
Madam Speaker, May is Spinal Cord Injury and Canadian Paraplegic Awareness Month. Today, members are participating in a very important event on Parliament Hill to bring about awareness of disability and poverty among the most vulnerable in our society.
The CPA was formed in 1945 by veterans with disabilities returning from World War II. The importance of the CPA is that it creates direct links with Canadians who suffer from spinal cord injuries, as well as their families and caregivers, to the many services and peer-networking programs.
As I have witnessed first-hand today, physical access determines where one can go, what one can do, and to some extent, who one can be with.
Today alone, there will be three new spinal cord injuries in Canada, and approximately 1,000 new injuries a year. The government has a role to play in assisting those who suffer from spinal cord injuries.
I wish to thank all members for raising awareness on this very important issue and the many problems people with disabilities face.
Francis JalbertStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Carole Lavallée Bloc Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC
Madam Speaker, yesterday evening, on the television program Tous pour un on Radio-Canada, a young man in his twenties from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Francis Jalbert, impressed viewers with his knowledge of and his curiosity about Cirque du Soleil.
Mr. Jalbert is finishing his first year in public relations at UQAM, and his dream is to do an internship in public relations with Cirque du Soleil. His appearance on Tous pour un could help him a great deal.
Tous pour un is a smart, tough, accessible quiz show that tests the knowledge of passionate contestants who think nothing of spending hours studying the topic of the program they have signed up for.
Once again, this shows the important role that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation plays in Quebec and why the government should support it financially.
VolunteeringStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Jean Crowder NDP Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, volunteers are the cornerstone of every community. They drive the ill, care for the weary, talk to the lonely and cook for armies of the hungry.
Volunteer Cowichan was established in 1977 to raise volunteer awareness in my riding. Volunteer Nanaimo has been serving my constituents for almost 30 years. Both organizations have created programs that enhance quality of life by increasing the impact that individuals can have on their community. Volunteer Cowichan and Volunteer Nanaimo work with partners to respond to community needs.
Through programs like Volunteer Cowichan's Youth on Our Journey, which provides young aboriginals a chance to enjoy traditional canoe races, arts and crafts, storytelling and dance performances, or Volunteer Nanaimo's DebtFree program, which helps people minimize or eliminate debt by learning about budgeting and credit card abuse, these organizations clearly contribute to our community.
I wish to thank everyone who generously donates their time and energy to others and I wish to recognize those who are so deserving of our respect and appreciation. Thank you, volunteers.
HealthStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Shelly Glover Conservative Saint Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity today to recognize and congratulate those Canadians who, under the guidance of Dr. Frank Plummer, completed work on decoding the genetic makeup of the H1N1 flu virus.
This is the first successful sequencing of virus samples from different countries. This achievement is not only a major step forward for Canada, but for the entire world. Canada has access to a top-notch lab in my city of Winnipeg and some of the best scientists in the world.
Thanks to investments by this Conservative government, Canada is a world leader on pandemic preparedness. Our public health experts remain vigilant to ensure the health and safety of Canadians. The Minister of Health has been clear that we have a plan in place and that we are acting on it.
All Canadians can be proud of the work being done at the National Microbiology Lab. It is a great example of Canada's scientific strength and ingenuity.
Persons with DisabilitiesStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, May is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. A number of parliamentarians are spending the day, except for question period, in wheelchairs due to the leadership of the Canadian Paraplegic Association.
Today alone there will be three new spinal cord injuries in Canada. There are 1,100 per year. The highest incidence is in young men between the ages of 18 and 24 years, but recently there has been an increase in injuries to seniors. This is not an issue of politics but of people.
We need to do more to assume inclusion of employment, of access and of opportunity. People with disabilities have much higher rates of poverty, much higher than should be the case in a country as wealthy as Canada.
It is time for Canada to invest more in improving the lives of Canadians with disabilities. We can do it through investment, we can do it through legislation, but we must do it for individuals to achieve their potential and for Canada to achieve its potential.
I salute the CPA and its work to help Canadians achieve independence and full community participation. Next year is the 65th anniversary of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. Let us have 65 parliamentarians in wheelchairs next year.
Congratulations to the CPA.
Luc PlamondonStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Monique Guay Bloc Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, today, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Quebec will present lyricist Luc Plamondon with the medal of honour in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the rock opera Starmania. Mr. Plamondon will be joined by artists who have helped make this work famous in Europe and Quebec.
Mr. Plamondon has written a number of well-known works, including Notre Dame de Paris, but Starmania remains a standard against which other rock operas are measured. In addition to making a name for artists such as Bruno Pelletier, Isabelle Boulay and Jean Leloup, the songs in this opera are some of Mr. Plamondon's best-known compositions. Just think of I Would Love to Change the World—The Businessman's Blues, The World is Stone and Les uns contre les autres—You Have to Learn to Live Alone.
Mr. Plamondon, the brother of the dean of this House, is a prolific artist who has certainly played a major role in musical history, not only in Quebec, but throughout the French-speaking world.
That is why my Bloc Québécois colleagues and I also want to pay tribute to Luc Plamondon.
Long live Starmania!
CaregiversStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Liberal Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter once said that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.
Today the Canadian Caregiver Coalition, a diverse group of dedicated individuals and organizations, hosted a parliamentary luncheon to recognize and respect the enormous and indispensable contribution of some four million caregivers across this country, joined by the Canadian Cancer Society, which counts many caregivers among its membership.
Providing care and assistance to family members of all ages, caregivers are both the invisible yet indispensable backbone of the health care and long-term care system, contributing an estimated $25 billion worth of unpaid care each year.
With an increasingly aging population whose baby boomers have now turned 60, the role of family caregivers in this country has become increasingly vital. Today, on behalf of all parliamentarians, I say to caregivers that they are the true heroes of our society. They are the soul of our health care system. We celebrate them. We salute them and we thank them.
Foreign AffairsStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Laurie Hawn Conservative Edmonton Centre, AB
Mr. Speaker, recently the Russian government expelled two Canadian diplomats. What is unfortunate about this is the Liberal Party's foreign affairs critic showed no outrage or concern that the Russians had arbitrarily expelled two Canadian diplomats. Rather, he said that Canada was being too aggressive with Russia.
The Conservative government is standing up for Canadian sovereignty and the national interest. While the Liberals did nothing to protect our sovereignty in the north, this government is taking real action. Do the Liberals really believe they should be siding with the Russians and against Canada on these important issues?
While the Liberal leader muses about international public parks for the Arctic, we are investing in icebreakers, Arctic patrol ships, research stations and Arctic training centres for the Canadian Forces. We are not afraid to stand up and defend Canadian interests, be it against Russia or any other country. We hope the Liberal Party will do the same, rather than adopting a blame Canada attitude.
Instead of siding with the Russians, why does the Liberal leader not side with Canadians and drop his plan to raise taxes?
Persons with DisabilitiesStatements By Members
May 7th, 2009 / 2:05 p.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis NDP Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, this is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and it is time to recognize the achievements of persons living with disabilities, especially those with spinal cord injuries and all of their advocates through the Canadian Paraplegic Association now serving over 41,000 Canadians.
The best way to pay tribute to people living with this disability, some of whom are here on the Hill today, is to stop the empty promises and to act. It is time to admit that persons with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty. It is time to acknowledge that in an economic recession it is even tougher for persons with disabilities to find financial security.
It is time for the federal government to stop hiding behind the rhetoric and piecemeal tax credits and start investing in what people with disabilities need for self-sufficiency and inclusion. It is time for national leadership, not more rhetoric.
The federal government should start in its own back yard and create employment opportunities and accessible housing instead of huge tax breaks for corporations. Only action can end Canada's shame.
Leader of the Liberal Party of CanadaStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal leader has a tax program that he continues to update and Canadians are starting to feel scared. They imagine the Liberal leader approaching them and saying, "Your money or your life."
The Liberal leader has already mentioned on several occasions that he will consider all options including, as we have heard before, higher taxes.
If he is keeping his options open, will he also cut social programs and employment insurance, in addition to hiking taxes?
What unpalatable measures will he force on Canadians—tax hikes or massive cuts to social programs?
He should stand up and tell us right now.
At least on this side of the House we have the decency and the realism to do everything in our power to lighten the tax burden for Canadian citizens in these times of global economic crisis.
AbitibiBowaterStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Robert Bouchard Bloc Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, AbitibiBowater recently applied for court protection because of its massive debt. We have learned that the former executive chairman, John Weaver, will receive a severance package of US$17.5 million. The company also agreed to pay Mr. Weaver's moving expenses.
That is scandalous and shows a lack of respect for AbitibiBowater workers who, for too long, have been feeling the impact of the forestry crisis and the whims of its greedy executives. Given that thousands of workers paid into a pension fund that is now at risk, it is unthinkable that executives would be compensated for creating the company's financial woes.
The priority in the current restructuring of AbitibiBowater is to safeguard its facilities, jobs and pension funds. The workers and the population have the right to say no to such bonuses.
National Hockey LeagueStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Rodger Cuzner Liberal Cape Breton—Canso, NS
Mr. Speaker, the air around the city of Hamilton is charged with excitement today in anticipation of the return of the great one. Relax, my Conservative friends, I do not mean Sheila Copps, rather the great one himself, Wayne Gretzky.
In a move that is driven by his great passion for hockey and his deep belief in the potential of southern Ontario, Jim Balsillie is once again trying to bring the NHL to its senses and a team to the region.
Now, being a lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan, I really understand the jokes that are coming, such as, if southern Ontario gets an NHL team, then Toronto will want one, too. I think the potential of regional rivalries in a battle of Ontario with a third combatant is great stuff.
I appreciate the league's valiant attempt to grow a fan base in the Arizona desert, but the experiment has been scorched. It is time the NHL recognized the huge potential that exists in southern Ontario and the opportunity to bring into its fold one of this country's most progressive and successful entrepreneurs in Jim Balsillie. I really hope that this transaction is allowed to go forward.
TaxationStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Tim Uppal Conservative Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
Mr. Speaker, our government's economic action plan is delivering real results for Canadians. Canadians have asked for leadership from their federal government, and that is what we are providing.
At this critical time when families need it most, we are reducing taxes on Canadians, creating jobs and helping Canadians who are hardest hit by this global recession.
This is in stark contrast to the Liberals, who over the weekend reaffirmed their commitment to raising taxes on Canadians. The Liberal leader supported the risky carbon tax scheme during his first leadership race, and the Liberals adopted the carbon tax policy again at their convention. We also know that they want to increase the GST and end the universal child care benefit. As if that were not enough, the leader of the Liberal Party recently said, "We will have to raise taxes".
The Liberal Party is just reaffirming its economic hopelessness. When will the Liberal leader come clean with Canadians and tell them which taxes will he raise, and by how much will he raise them, and who will be forced to pay these higher taxes?


text:
General GeographyEdit
The realm of Conrath is located on the southern half of the Mechian Peninsula sharing its northern boarder with Brellach. It is a heavily forested and rainy area due to the large bodies of water on either side of it. A long mountain range cuts diagonally across the kingdom though large portions of it have smoothed out into hills and plateaus. The north west side of Conrath is generally warm in sharp contrast to is south east side, this is due to the frigid currents brought from the north by the Salt Calms.
Major Geographic SitesEdit
The Bloodands are a place of great pain and suffering to the people of Conrath for it is the place where the civil rages hardest. Many abandoned and destroyed towns fill this area as their inhabitants are either driven off or killed. Almost as numerous are the watchtowers set up by the Conrathian conscripts to ensure that no Brellach contingent makes it further south.
Witching Wood
Darshale Highlands
Clearwater Forest
Shattered Coast
Mourning Coast
Shelia's Tail


text:
smashmag necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 218 diseños de 52 diseñadores freelance.
We are an IT company that is launching a new brand for our web hosting division that needs a logo and business cards and a simple letterhead designed. Our products range from domain registrations, shared web hosting to online marketing videos. We like to stand out from the crowd, be different and original. We are excited about changing the trend of the industry.
We intend to use this logo on the website, business cards and other marketing material. There will be lots of potential follow up design work (website, banners, illustrations, etc.) for the winner.
While we are open to everyone our business model will most likely attract small to medium sized businesses and professional individuals, among which you will find entrepreneurs, bloggers and fresh start ups.
We enjoy clever ideas and out of the box thinking and are looking for something bold, fresh and modern, yet simple. The font selection is critical.
Apart from the requirement to use the business name "ewave" in the logo I like to give your creativity all the freedom it deserves!
We also require a business card and simple letterhead design. The business card should be double sided and have the following information: Name, Position, Address, Phone Number, Email and URL. Which information goes on which side is up to you. The letterhead should be plain and hold Company Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Website Address and Business Registration Number.
We need all files in .psd and .ai format and the letterhead as a word template.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - Anime as an art style Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Archive : Sep99 - Dec00 View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "Anime as an art style" Galaxyjunior memberMember #Joined: 27 Oct 1999Posts: 7 Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 2:43 pm I'd like to point this question at Dhab, but also at everyone else reading this. !------Question------! Do you all consider Anime/Manga as a viable art form and do you practice it??? I have seen Dhabs work since he was back on the Realm 1.0 (as chapel), and I haven't seen any prominent anime work, but I'd like to see his ability (but only if he considers it a real art form). He sure does some great stuff. Amazing. ------------------ ~Galaxy~ firstname.lastname@example.com ~The Chosen~ Back to top AffectedmemberMember #Joined: 22 Oct 1999Posts: 1854Location: Helsinki, Finland Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 2:47 pm I don't use the word 'art' Back to top Kusanhagijunior memberMember #Joined: 23 Oct 1999Posts: 42Location: Dallas, TX Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 3:12 pm I would classify Anime as a Style of art. The Anime style is not only viable but begining to emrge as a marketing tool for companies now. Anime is influencing advertisers, cartoonists (check powerpuff girls, that reaks of anime) and movies. George Lucas and Steven Spielburg are huge anime fans. ------------------ Kusanhagi Back to top Galaxyjunior memberMember #Joined: 27 Oct 1999Posts: 7 Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 3:19 pm Yeah, I completely agree with you. I don't know if you guys have ever seen whirlgirl, but that is anime-heavy as well (though I wouldn't say true anime). I am a big videogame player, and I see anime all the time in videogames. http://www.whirlgirl.com is the site for whirlgirl. It's pretty cool, and it's very art oriented. Check it out. ------------------ ~Galaxy~ firstname.lastname@example.com ~The Chosen~ Back to top FunfetusmemberMember #Joined: 26 Oct 1999Posts: 343Location: West Covina, CA Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 3:36 pm Why wouldn't it be a valid art form? As with any style, there's good stuff and bad stuff, but the good stuff is often quite incredible. I'm a huge fan of Masamune Shirow -- he's been doing some amazing digital stuff lately. I am a bit wary about Western artists doing "anime" stuff. It seems to me that artists often deliberately affect the exact style of certain anime, rather than developing a style of their own. That said, once or twice a year I get on a huge anime kick buy tons of manga and try to draw anime stuff for a few weeks. Here's an anime-style portrait of a friend that I did last time: http://fetus.ice.org/temp/darkmoon.gif That anime flat-shading style is deceptively difficult to get right... ------------------ Funfetus iCE VGA Division http://fetus.ice.org Back to top DhabihAdministratorMember #Joined: 13 Sep 1999Posts: 532Location: Kirkland, WA, U.S.A. Posted: Thu Oct 28, 1999 11:36 pm No doubt that anime is an art style. The fact that its distinguishable from any other form of art makes it an art style I kinda grew up on that style of art living in asia and think there is heavy anime influence in lot of western movies especially. I think i tried duplicating the anime style once in highschool but it came out looking like a disney cartoon....its not as easy as it looks -dhab Back to top Ravianjunior memberMember #Joined: 29 Oct 1999Posts: 5Location: The Netherlands Posted: Fri Oct 29, 1999 1:23 am Hey FunFetus. That picture reminded me a lot of the work of some french cartoon artists. It is definitely anime inspired although it's not quite anime. Nice picture though. Ravian ------------------ - Doubt is the key to knowledge - Persian saying - Back to top Giant HamstermemberMember #Joined: 22 Oct 1999Posts: 1782 Posted: Sun Oct 31, 1999 6:38 pm ANIME KICKS MUCHO ARSE!!!! i love anime! i would consider is an art thingy. its some of the best animation out there. ive always been into anime and have stacks and stacks of it all over the place. i also draw anime as well as a buch of other styles/forms... --------------------------------------------- here are a couple pics from some very good animes that i have: Ninja Scroll: Devil Huntress Yokho: hope this wets you anime thirst......... goto my music site, and listen toDeep frost! its a VERY anime-ish song!!! www.mp3.com/jamezthegh -JameZ the Giant Hamster- [This message has been edited by Giant Hamster (edited October 31, 1999).] Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Archive : Sep99 - Dec00 All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


text:
Sign Up for our
Weekly e-News!
Current Coronavirus
Numbers by County
about six years ago
Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - The Blue Jackets, battling for a playoff spot, came within seconds of securing a valuable point and possibly a second. Ben Smith scored with 3.9 seconds remaining in the third period, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over Columbus at Nationwide Arena. A point shot by Duncan Keith went off Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky's glove and triggered a goal-mouth scramble, with Smith pushing the rebound into the open net. "Somehow that puck found its way in," Smith said. Keith had three assists and Antti Raanta made 24 saves for the Blackhawks, who moved to within a point of second-place Colorado in the Central Division. Bobrovsky had 34 saves for Columbus, which still holds the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Blue Jackets, who have lost 13 in a row to the Blackhawks, are one point ahead of ninth-place Toronto and three points up on 10th-place New Jersey. "It doesn't matter it was a Western Conference team. I don't look at it that way. I just look at it as a chance to get points and we weren't able to do that," said Blue Jackets head coach Todd Richards. Derek MacKenzie gave Columbus a 1-0 lead when he skated hard down the slot and scored on a rebound 1:32 into the contest. The Blackhawks tied the game on Jeremy Morin's goal with 2:50 remaining in the first period, but Ryan Johansen put the Blue Jackets back on top, beating Raanta high glove at the 36-second mark of the second period. Chicago went up 3-2 later in the middle stanza on goals by Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa. Sharp ripped a slap shot from the top of the right circle past Bobrovsky for a power-play goal at 4:14. Hossa scored on a rush, handling Kris Versteeg's pass and moving to the middle before beating Bobrovsky blocker side at 10:42. The Blue Jackets countered 2:05 later on a power play as Artem Anisimov put the puck in off Chicago defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson at 12:47. Game Notes The Blackhawks last lost to the Blue Jackets on Feb. 18, 2011 ... Chicago has also won nine straight at Columbus since an 8-3 setback March 25, 2010.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer
2020 Taylorville Daily News,
Miller Media Group
Built on Envisionwise Technology. Administrator Login


text:
Unique fashions are in this prom season
Mandy Thompson, a senior at New Fairfield High School, stood at the mirror in Occasions Bridal Shop in Bethel for over 25 minutes contemplating a form-fitting sequined prom dress. She texted photos of it to her friends and family to get opinions, and said she'd been to every store in the area looking for the right dress.
"It is definitely different," she said. "No one will have this blue."
Having something unlike anyone else seems to be the biggest concern this year among prom-dress shoppers. Gail Furniss, owner of Occasions Bridal Shop, said, "the biggest trend is there is no trend. Girls have more confidence and just want to get whatever looks best on them."
Anna Whitlock, a senior at Newtown High School, expressed the same sentiment while trying on dresses at Sabrina Style in Sandy Hook.
"I just want to be as different as I possibly can," she said. "I don't like the traditional prom dress look."
Having a unique dress is so important, that girls create Facebook groups where they post pictures of their dresses to let others know not to get something similar. Thompson said at her school there is even a rule that only one girl per group of friends can wear a red dress.
Many stores create a prom dress registry to record which dresses have been sold and to whom. Once a dress is sold, no one from that high school can purchase the same one. A Step Ahead in Stamford has been doing this since the early 90s. Occasions Bridal Shop only carries one of every dress.
More Information
6 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT 06801
4 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
1115 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Prom Dress Trends:
- Pastel colors, cream, champagne and blush
- Monochromatic colors like red, black and cobalt blue
- Form-fitting and long
- Sophisticated and mature
- Hollywood glamour inspired by "The Great Gatsby"
- Intricate Beadwork
- Mesh and jersey
Despite the stress of finding a girl the right gown that no one else will have, Corinne Chapman, a co-owner of A Step Ahead, said prom season is always a fun time in her store. "There's a certain comradery and support for the girls," she said. "It's almost a spectacle with everyone looking at them and telling them how beautiful they look."
As far as style goes, the look this year is Hollywood glamour.
Thompson said she wants a tight mermaid-style dress this year because she has worn flowy ones in the past. She tugged at the one she was trying on and said she wished it was tighter in the back.
Irene Caulfield, owner of Sabrina Style, said she is selling a lot of form-fitting dresses made of mesh and jersey material. The most popular colors are pastels, champagne and blush, which mimics what's being seen on the runway this year, she said.
"In the last 10 years dresses have changed dramatically," Chapman said. "We're seeing a vey strong trend for red carpet-style dresses and body conscious designs. It's not the innocent look we used to see."


text:
On Tuesday, three news stories appeared that reported essentially the same thing:
Board members at Groupon were discussing firing the company's CEO, Andrew Mason.
These news stories did not cite each other. Rather, they cited "sources" close to the situation. (Kara Swisher at AllThingsD broke the story.* Then Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal followed. Kara Swisher is a great reporter and may have flushed out the information, but sources confirmed it—not just to her but to the WSJ and Bloomberg*).
Often, when separate news stories contain essentially the same information and don't cite each other, it means that a person or company wants the information out there.
In the case of the Groupon, it was not immediately obvious who stood to gain from the Andrew Mason information.
It didn't help Andrew Mason, certainly.
And it didn't help the company, whose leadership was suddenly thrown into limbo.
And it didn't help the board as a whole, which looked like it was stabbing its CEO in the back.
It seemed unlikely that high-quality publications like AllThingsD, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal would run with secondhand information. So it seemed the information had come directly from (or at the behest of) one or more of the board members who are discussing firing Mason.
Judging from the Wall Street Journal's story, which cited "fractures" and "clashes" between Andrew Mason and board members Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, it's not hard to guess who those board members might be.
In any event, leaking information like that was a cutthroat thing to do.
And it put Andrew Mason in an incredibly awkward position.
For one thing, it forced him to address in public the question of whether the board might fire him, which he did at our conference Wednesday in New York. Mason had a good answer for that question: With the stock getting clobbered, of course the board was discussing whether he is the right guy for the job. But boards generally have those discussions in private, not in newspapers.
Importantly, if everyone on the board wanted to fire Mason, there would have been no need to leak the story. The board could just have canned Mason at the upcoming meeting and announced the news when it was a fait accompli. So it seems likely that a board member or two want to oust Mason and other board members don't—and that the ones who do want to oust him blindsided him.
(That was the impression I got in our interview Wednesday, by the way—that Mason had been blindsided. He was articulate and composed, but he also seemed almost resigned to the fact that he was going to get canned).
It will be interesting to one day get the full story.
It will also be interesting to see how the situation plays out.
And inasmuch as someone on the Groupon board apparently wants us to have a public discussion about whether Andrew Mason should be canned, let's go ahead and have one.
The fire-Mason case is clear:
- Groupon's stock has had an abysmal year since its IPO a year ago.
- Groupon's international business is imploding.
- The growth of Groupon's core daily deal business has slowed to a crawl, and the product still clearly needs tuning (there are too many anecdotal stories of merchants not liking the product)
- There has been some senior management turnover
- A big part of the problem at the company is external perception (which starts at the top)
- Andrew Mason has only a few years of business experience and is now responsible for turning around and managing a massive global corporation, winning over Wall Street and the media, instilling passion and confidence in tens of thousands of rattled customers and employees
The give-Mason-more-time case, however, is also compelling:
- Groupon has likely grown faster than any company in history—from zero to $2.5 billion in revenue, 12,000 employees, and profitability in less than four years
- Groupon is still growing
- Groupon is making money
- Groupon has crushed almost all of its competitors
- Groupon has successfully launched a new business—merchandise—that is already doing more than $1.5 billion of annualized revenue
- Groupon's North American business is still doing well—it's the acquired companies in Europe that are the problem
- Mason has a lot left to learn, but he is learning quickly
- All companies go through rough periods.
What decision will the board make? What's the right decision?
That's a tough one.
In my opinion, it depends a lot on Andrew Mason.
Andrew Mason has led Groupon this far (and very few observers appreciate how spectacularly hard that has been to do). If Andrew Mason wants to fight to keep his job, commits to learning more about how to run a multi-national corporation and communicate better with Wall Street and the media, and remains excited and passionate about his job, then he should be given more time. Not an indefinite amount of time, but more time.
If, on the other hand, Andrew Mason has learned that managing a huge global corporation, dealing with the media and investors, and continuing to build and manage a top-notch senior executive team is just not as much fun or as rewarding as leading Groupon in the early years, then he should step aside (or get canned).
This, by the way, is not a new situation for a founder-CEO to find himself in.
The skills and leadership ability required to grow a startup are different than those required to turn around and manage a vast global corporation. And many talented entrepreneurs and executives decide that they prefer one to the other.
I have huge respect for Andrew Mason for doing the interview. Most CEOs would have cancelled the conference appearance. I also have huge respect for what Mason and his team have accomplished at Groupon over the past three years.
If Mason wants some more time to prove himself and fix Groupon, the board should give him more time.
If he doesn't, I hope he resigns quickly, helps hire a great new CEO, and then eventually gets more credit for building the company than he has to date.
The reason that leak was so ruthless, though, is that it will be hard to recover from.
Groupon's CEO has been placed in limbo.
At a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, the board will have to do and then say something. And even if the board decides to give Mason more time, everyone at the company (and in the world) will know that that's what they're doing. And they will also know that Mason's grace period will be short. That will hurt Mason's authority, both internally and externally, which will make it even more difficult for him to succeed.
(Yes, the board could put out a statement saying that it has "complete confidence" in Mason or something, but under the circumstance, this would be laughable.)
To resolve the situation in Mason's favor would require the resignation of the board members who want him gone. But even this wouldn't fix it. Everyone would know why these board members were quitting—because they had lost confidence in the CEO—and that wouldn't help Mason's authority, either.
Even if Andrew Mason wants to fight for his job, in other words, it will be a tough fight to win.
Whoever stabbed him in the back knew what they were doing.
SEE ALSO: Groupon Stock Soars After CEO Andrew Mason's Conference Appearance
* To be clear: I'm not suggesting that this story was actively "placed" with Kara Swisher. Swisher is an aggressive and experienced reporter, she is deeply sourced at Groupon, and this was a great scoop. Andrew Mason was originally scheduled to appear at our conference on Tuesday. On Monday evening, Groupon canceled his Tuesday appearance and did not immediately confirm a Wednesday appearance. Normally, late cancellations like this mean something. Swisher likely assumed that this one meant that Mason was in trouble and called Groupon sources to confirm that. The point I am making is that at least two of Swisher's Groupon sources elected to say that the Groupon board was "seriously discussing" firing Andrew Mason. The sources did not have to say that. And they then did not have to say the same thing to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. The sources could have said nothing. Given the sophistication of some of the people involved, I believe the sources knew full well what would happen if they confirmed Swisher's perfectly reasonable questions. They don't call it "boardroom intrigue" for nothing...


text:
Oft lost in the great "best albums of the year" rush are EPs, those unimposing 18-minute-or-so releases that artists release between albums, to try stuff out or to unload extra songs. While you don't get the whole enchilada of a full-album statement, EPs are like a great appetizer that leave you wanting more, and 2013 was full of delicious bloomin' onions. Here are 10 that I liked, in no particular order.
Burial – Truant / Rough Sleeper
William Emmanuel Bevan makes the kind of music Thom Yorke dreams about, dark, brooding electronic music that blends subgenres like dubstep (the good kind) while sounding like its own thing, future-seeking yet emotional and grimy. He hasn't had a full-length album since 2007's great Untrue, but he released several EPs this year, including the recent Rival Dealer 12" and, earlier this year, this release of two 10-plus-minute tracks, the first entrancing and inviting, the second morose and restless.
Best Coast shed some of the sheen of their second album and reclaimed the scrappy energy of their first on this seven-song release, their first on frontwoman Bethany Cosentino's new Jewel City label.


text:
South Pasadena, CA, US
With a graphic design background mixed with fine arts, I have a healthy sense of organization and creativity - a combination of tools that are necessary to interior design.
Redirecting my focus and career, with a desire to learn quickly and effectively, has enable me to become fluent in the industry. With management skills to interact with vendors, showrooms, and fabricators along with experience in managing my own time, I have been in charge of supervising installations and furniture fabrication. A quick learner in new work environments enables me to adjust and be productive by taking initiative on projects.
Since beginning my career in interior design I have had the pleasure of learning and working with great Los Angeles based designers on high-end residential projects, furniture design, and product development.
Cheryl Brantner Design Associates, Inc., Hollywood, CA, US, Freelance Designer
Interior design: Assisted with the organization and handling of high-end, out-of-state, residential project. Created floor plan and elevation sets for design implementation. Directly worked with vendors and showrooms on product / furniture design, development, and purchasing.
Mariah O'Brien Interiors, Los Angeles, CA, US, Freelance Designer
January 2012 - March 2012
October 2009 - August 2010
Interior design: Designed space layouts and furniture. Selected materials / finishes, managed installations, created concept boards. Assisted on high-end residential projects across Los Angeles.
Design Applied, Long Beach, CA, US, Freelance Designer
Interior design: Created residential concept boards, furniture specs, and color schemes. Assisted on Loma Linda University Medical Office (Redlands, CA): Field verification and CAD floor plans.
Graphic design: Marketing / company collateral.
Saavedra Design Studio, West Hollywood, CA, US, Freelance Designer
Interior design: Assisted on residential projects. Quality control for custom furniture. Spearheaded organizational methods for workflow of the office.
Product design: Brainstorming and development. Research and communications with vendors.
Graphic design: Logo / marketing elements; final outdoor signage design for client.
West Valley Christian School, West Hills, CA, US, Teacher
Taught Junior High and High school students; fine art and design. Advisor for three student lead organizations on campus.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior Design
Earned an Associate of Arts Degree: Interior Design. A year long program for students with an undergraduate degree already accomplished. An introduction to residential and commercial interior design, which included 3D Studio Max and a placement in FIDM's Chairing Styles. Chairing Styles is a special class, which I applied and was accepted, to participate with 9 other students to design and produce a piece of furniture.
Anderson University, Anderson, IN, US, Bachelors, Graphic Design
Earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree: Graphic Design. A four year program based on Bauhaus structure, which incorporated multidisciplinary courses with a specific focus on graphics. Exposed to many forms and methods of art including oil painting, photography, and letterpress.


text:
2011 Audi R8 Introduction
A new Audi R8 Spyder joins the Audi R8 coupe for 2011. Hand-built in Neckarsulm, Germany, the R8 is Audi's flagship supercar, named after the race cars that dominated endurance racing from 2000-2005. After driving the R8 Spyder and the R8 coupe, we think they're every bit as good to drive as to look at.
The R8 offers a high-revving 430-hp V8 or a 525-hp V10. The engine is mounted amidships and can be seen on display beneath a clear engine cover on the coupe or found nestled under the Spyder's stowed soft top. The R8 comes with quattro all-wheel drive, massive multi-piston brakes, aluminum suspension components, and a nearly flat floor to help keep it on the ground at speed.
Inside is a finished cabin with controls very much like any Audi. The R8 is stylish but not gaudy, luxurious without forsaking efficiency, roomy enough to avoid feet squeezed off to one side or your skull stuck in the headliner. Seats are contoured to fit a variety of sizes without reshaping them, and you can hold a conversation without an intercom. As one indicator of how far Audi's gone to make the R8 useable as a daily driver, consider the Bluetooth microphones in the driver's seatbelt on the Spyder.
Audi was able to exploit some engineering development from sister-company Lamborghini in the form of the Gallardo V10 engine, transmissions and chassis, but any notion of the two being the same car wearing different badges should be banished. If the Lamborghini, or any other angry Italian exotic is Lucifer in outlandish Milan-runway garb, the R8 is still Lucifer but one that's been to finishing school and toting a classic Navy blazer.
Exotics and high-performance sports cars vary greatly in style and concept compared to more plebian cars so there is no set class the Audi R8 competes in. Those cars potential R8 buyers might also be interested in, to what degree determined by their location on the performance-style continua, include the Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage V12, Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Porsche 911, and Nissan GT-R.
Coming soon is the Audi R8 GT, which will go on sale in the U.S. as a 2012 model. The GT is a bit of a misnomer given it's the sportiest R8 and the least useful for grand touring purposes. The R8 GT will be right at home on race track, however, as it is tuned to play with Porsche GT3 and Ferrari Challenge cars. The R8 GT features a higher-revving V10 engine near 560 horsepower. Lightened by 220 pounds, the R8 GT can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds and can top 198 mph, according to Audi. It's expected to come with ceramic brakes, lighter glass and polycarbonates, fixed rear wing, and a much lighter battery. Expect it be just slightly faster than an R8 5.2 FSI but notably quicker around a road racing circuit. Only 333 will be built. We anticipate a price around $190,000.


text:
Royals pull off late rally, subdue Tigers in 10
Kansas City, MO – Eric Hosmer delivered the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to cap an improbable 3-2 comeback victory by the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers in the rubber match of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium.
Facing Detroit reliever Phil Coke (0-4), Miguel Tejada led off the bottom of the 10th with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Alcides Escobar. After Alex Gordon moved Tejada to third with a groundout to first, Hosmer took the left-hander's pitch up the middle for the difference-maker.
Kansas City, which had a season-high six-game winning streak come to end with a 3-2 loss to Detroit on Tuesday, looked to be in line for a second straight defeat after Tigers starter Justin Verlander tossed seven stellar frames of scoreless ball.
Verlander appeared to have locked up his fifth straight win after allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out eight, but the Tigers couldn't hold a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the ninth.
Lorenzo Cain erased the deficit with two outs and a runner on second in the inning, belting a two-run homer off Jose Valverde to send the game to extras.
"It hurts," said Verlander on not getting the win. "You have two outs with two strikes [and] the ball leaves the yard, so it's not a good feeling. They tied the game, so you've immediately got to change your mindset to win it."
Greg Holland (2-1) retired the side in order in the top of the 10th to secure the victory. Kansas City starter James Shields, who failed to earn a win in his eighth consecutive start, allowed both Detroit runs on seven hits over seven frames.
Brayan Pena and Prince Fielder drove in the only Detroit runs.
Detroit dominated the entirety of the contest and headed into the bottom of the ninth holding a 2-0 lead with Valverde on the mound.
Hosmer led off with a single, but Valverde retired the next two batters to face Cain with the Royals down to their final out. Hosmer, however, advanced to second on Billy Butler's strikeout which gave the Tigers the second out of the inning.
Valverde got ahead 0-2 on Cain, who had struck out three straight times against Verlander, but served up a high breaking ball over the middle of the plate that was crushed over the left-field wall to bring the Royals back from the dead and knot the game at 2-2.
"To have the [strikeout] hat trick and being able to hit a ball out of here was huge," said Cain. "I was glad I got a good pitch and got it over the fence to tie the game up."
Detroit found success versus Shields in the first, as Avisail Garcia led off with a double and Torii Hunter moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt. After Miguel Cabrera drew a walk, Fielder smacked a run-scoring single to left to make it 1-0.
Verlander, meanwhile, cruised through the Royals' lineup, allowing all three of his hits and both walks through his first six frames.
Matt Tuiasosopo opened up the fifth with a double and Pena came through with a two-bagger of his own to put the Tigers on top 2-0. Ultimately, though, the Tigers' bullpen couldn't come through in the clutch.
Game Notes
Shields' last win came on April 30 ... Verlander owns a 9-2 career record at Kauffman Stadium over 15 starts. He is 15-2 in 25 career starts versus the Royals overall ... Kansas City finished its nine-game homestand with a 7-2 record.


text:
Rotor Calculations
Run Time Conversion Using k-Factors
- Select the Current Protocol Rotor and enter the Run Speed and Run Time.
(For rotors that aren't in the list, use the Custom rotor, and enter the min and max radii in mm, and the max rotor run speed.)
- Then, select the New Protocol Rotor and Run Speed.
- Press the "Compute" button, and the New Protocol Run Time will be displayed.
- When entering any values, do not use a comma.
(k-Factors will be displayed automatically.)