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Make domestic violence leave a right, says Westacott
Tom McIlroyPolitical reporter
Updated Sep 6, 2021 – 7.21pm, first published at 12.44pm
The nation's peak business lobby group has called for paid domestic violence leave to become a universal employment right, describing the poor support for victims as a key barrier to women's full economic participation.
Business Council of Australia boss Jennifer Westacott used the first day of the National Summit on Women's Safety to urge corporate leaders to step up on the $22 billion challenge of domestic and family violence, revealing the abuse her mother faced at the hands of her father.
Jennifer Westacott says it is time for good corporate leaders to do more for survivors of domestic violence. Alex Ellinghausen
The call came as Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins told the summit she was frustrated the government had not legislated a positive duty on employers to eliminate sexual harassment. Earlier, Prime Minister Scott Morrison criticised how the courts' system dealt with sexual assault victims.
"We think we should work towards this being universal entitlement, it should not depend on who your employer is," Ms Westacott said of paid domestic violence leave.
"We know there are huge transition issues here for small business, and they're going to need extra assistance. What we would like to see, coming out of today, is government unions, business, setting up a working group to actually work through how you would do paid domestic violence leave."
She praised employers already offering 10 days or unlimited paid leave as crucial for victims to get their lives back in order.
Ms Westacott said her mother faced humiliation at work and a long wait for help.
'Not just a pile of statistics'
"I grew up watching my mother put up with things that most people shouldn't put up with in their lives and putting up with it as a kid. I think people forget that it is not just a pile of statistics.
"People forget that violence is actually degrading, and humiliating, and for people to just get up and get to work, and it's all OK, is very difficult for people."
A 2016 PwC report found the total cost of violence against women and children was more than $22 billion. In March 2016, Victoria's royal commission on family violence put the cost in that state alone at $5.3 billion.
Labor supports 10 days paid domestic violence leave for workers affected by violence in family settings.
Ms Jenkins said that among 55 recommendations from her Respect@Work report, only 12 required action in Parliament. Under legislation last week, six of the recommendations became law.
She would continue to push for the positive duty on workplace harassment, faced by one in three people in Australia in the past five years.
"I would just say it's not off the agenda, even though it's frustrating," she said.
"Governments don't open the Sex Discrimination Act that much... but who is in government is in government, and I'm a bit pragmatic about that. But I'm not letting go."
Chief Executive Women Australia president Sam Mostyn told the event most Australian boards and chief executives were actively working on strategies to deal with violence against women and children.
"There's not a sliver of light between business, small and big, the union movement, the non-government sector and government on this, because we all want to solve the problem of respect for women and we want to eliminate violence in all its forms.
"We've got a lot to solve. The data and prevalence numbers tell us it is still a big, big problem."
Mr Morrison told the online event not enough progress had been made to change attitudes about the place of women.
'Intolerable interactions'
He said the "intolerable interactions" survivors of domestic violence had with Australia's courts system must end, pledging action on the consistency of criminal justice responses to sexual assault.
"We have to talk about the way some men think they own women," Mr Morrison said.
"About the way some women are subject to disrespect, coercion and violence. This must continue to change. Because if not now, when?"
Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has begun work with state and territory governments on reforms to improve the legal definitions of coercive control and ways to make the justice system less traumatic for women.
"Women should not feel like they are on trial, when in fact, it's someone else facing the courts," Mr Morrison said.
The summit was called as the government faced sustained criticism over the treatment of women, including former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins, who went public with allegations of being raped at Parliament House in February.
Outcomes from the summit will help guide the updated plan to reduce violence against women. Mr Morrison praised former Labor leader Julia Gillard for starting the process while prime minister.
But his speech fell flat with Ms Higgins and Australian of the Year Grace Tame, a survivor of child sexual abuse.
Ms Higgins wrote on social media that while she respected Mr Morrison's "ambitious spirit", she could not "match this government's actions with the platitudes and warm sentiments they are all extending today".
Ms Tame accused Mr Morrison of referencing personal accounts of abuse for political gain, saying he "appropriated private disclosures from survivors to leverage his own image".
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese warned that rates of domestic violence had increased during the pandemic lockdowns, and urged the government to reconsider support for recommendations from the Jenkins report.
"Women need to be safe, whether at work, whether it be in the home, or throughout society," he said. "This is a scourge on society and we need to do much better when it comes to ensuring women can feel safe in the workplace and in the home."
Greens deputy leader Larissa Waters criticised the summit as a cynical political exercise by the Coalition.
"Women need more than yet another performative talkfest, they need a commitment to action," she said.
Tom McIlroy reports from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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Was catching up on the runnings of DJ Ripley, and she lead me to this…it's covers quite a few issue, which I won't cloud with my opinions just yet.
A Turk And A Killer .. some words ..
Last summer I listened to a lot of psychedelic music from all over the world. One of the 'scenes' I really got into was the Turkish 'Anadolu'-rock scene.
While listening to a lot of these fuzzy tracks I was really surprised when I discovered that quite some tracks released by The Gaslamp Killer & Gonjasufi are so close to the original Turkish songs… they're just slightly altered, edited and have a voice-over by Kutmah.
Okay, just one jab…Since when did Soundcloud become the way they are, miserable?!
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So my fam thought I was leaving LA to rush back to Lagos for work. They didn't know I had gotten permission from my madam, and made a plan with my Sister @msddg, to change my flight arrangements and pay them a surprise visit. Their reactions were priceless I didn't even know Momma W could scream like that!!! By the way, @funmiwellington paid Susu and I a similar surprise visit in Lagos during election weekend, and we almost fainted when he walked in the door – so I had to get him back. Thank you to everyone who sent a message/tweeted/called.. I am soooo grateful. I did the best I could to reply, but I've been spending some much needed quality time with my family, and it is exactly what my soul needs right now. It's been years since I got to spend a birthday with them, and I don't see them so often.. so Pls forgive me for not being able to keep up with all the messages, and thanks so much.


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Eckhart Tolle (IPA [ˈɛk.haʁt ˈtɔlə], született Ulrich Leonard Tölle néven, Lünen, 1948. február 16. – ) német származású kanadai író, előadó, spirituális tanító, A most hatalma és az Új Föld című bestsellerek szerzője. 2008-ban a The New York Times egy cikkében a "nemzet legnépszerűbb spirituális tanítójaként" utaltak rá. Könyveiben önmagát megvilágosodott emberként határozza meg, aki megszabadult az egó minden kötöttségétől és kényszerétől.

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Elmondása szerint a Németországban és Spanyolországban eltöltött, boldogtalan gyermekkora után fiatal, depressziós felnőttként Angliában élt, ahol – saját szavaival élve – egyfajta "belső átalakuláson" ment keresztül. "A legnagyobb boldogság leírhatatlan állapotában eltöltött", néhány évnyi hajléktalanság után vált spirituális tanítóvá. Észak-Amerikába költözött, ahol megírta első, 1997-ben publikált könyvét, A most hatalmát, mely nagy sikert aratott és 2000-ben felkerült a The New York Times Best Seller listájára.

2009-re A most hatalma és a másik fő műve, az Új Föld három-, illetve ötmillió példányban fogyott el Észak-Amerikában. 2008-ban Tolle egy tízrészes webináriumban tűnt fel és szerepelt Oprah Winfrey beszélgetős műsorában is, melyet körülbelül 35 millió néző követett figyelemmel.

Könyvei és tanításai számos kommentárt váltottak ki újságírói és teológiai körökből. Saját bevallása szerint egy bizonyos vallással sem azonosul, de írásait a spirituális tanítások széles skálája inspirálta. Írásaiban egyaránt megtalálhatóak a Buddhától, Ramana Maharsitől és Niszargadatta Mahárádzstól  átvett gondolatok, tanítások, valamint a misztikus irányzatokra, mint például a gnosztikus kereszténységre, az iszlám szúfizmusra, a zsidó kabbalára, vagy Jézusra, a Bhagavad Gítára vagy a buddhista zenre és dzogcsenre való utalások, s ezek többségéről saját felismeréseként beszél.

Tolle – bár a tanításaiban hangsúlyozza a vagyon halmozása és a jogdíjak értelmetlenségét – napjainkban a világ tíz legvagyonosabb önfejlesztő guruinak egyike, 15 millió dolláros vagyonával (kb. 4 milliárd Forint) a középmezőnyben helyezkedik el. Üzleti vállalkozása, a Tolle Teachings Inc. könyvkiadással, CD- és DVD-kiadással, előadások szervezésével és megtartásával foglalkozik, valamint saját, fizetős online televíziós csatornát üzemeltet, nagy mennyiségű jogdíjas tartalommal. Előadásai a magas részvételi díjak mellett is telt házasak, és hatalmas érdeklődésre tartanak számot.

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Könyvek
A most hatalma. Útmutató a megvilágosodáshoz; ford. Domján László, Jónai Hava; Agykontroll, Budapest, 2001,
Megszólal a csend; ford. Domján László; Agykontroll, Budapest, 2003,
A most hatalma a gyakorlatban. Nélkülözhetetlen tanítások, meditációk és gyakorlatok a pillanat erejének felismeréséhez; ford. Tótisz András; Édesvíz, Budapest, 2003,
Új föld. Ráébredni életed céljára; ford. Domján László; Agykontroll, Budapest, 2006,
 Eckhart Tolle–Robert S. Friedman: Milton titka. Fedezd fel a most erejét!; ford. Domján László; Agykontroll Kft., Budapest, 2009,
"Kísérő" Eckhart Tolle A most hatalma (útmutató a megvilágosodáshoz) című könyvéhez. Eckhart Tolle előadásának magyarra fordított anyaga; ford. Parádi József; Agykontroll, Budapest, 2002 + 3 hangkazetta
Findhorn-lelkigyakorlat. Csend a világ közepén. Eckhart Tolle természetfotói és válogatott idézetek a lelkigyakorlatból; ford. Kovács Zsuzsa; Édesvíz, Budapest, 2007
Miért fontos, hogy rendkívüliek legyünk? Eckhart Tolle és dr. Wayne W. Dyer legendás beszélgetése. A beszélgetés teljes szövege; ford. Makra Júlia; Bioenergetic, Budapest, 2015 + DVD
Ki kérdezi, hogy ki vagyok én? Eckhart Tolle és Deepak Chopra beszélgetése létünk transzcendens dimenziójáról. A beszélgetés teljes szövege; ford. Kernács Rebeka; Bioenergetic, Budapest, 2016 + DVD
Megvilágosodott kapcsolatok. A jelenlét begyakorlásának végső terepe; ford. Domján László; Agykontroll, Budapest, 2018 + CD
Egység az élettel. Ébredj egy új életre a most hatalmában; ford. Hegedűs Péter; Édesvíz, Budapest, 2021
Új föld. Ébredj rá életed céljára!; ford. Hegedűs Péter; Édesvíz, Budapest, 2022

DVD-k
 Csend a világ közepén, Édesvíz Kft., 2007,
 Az örökkévaló megérintése, Agykontroll Kft., 2010,

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No event at the Aberdeen Highland Games encompasses such enthusiasm and colour as Highland Dancing and what better sight and sound can there be that encapsulates the very essence of Scotland than the bagpipes accompanying a kilted dancer, swaying and pirouetting to traditional airs!
Highland dancing requires great flexibility, agility, timing and stamina to precisely execute the intricate footwork, which makes the dance style so unique.
You will see them perform many classic highland dances including The Sword Dance, the Highland Fling and the Seann Trubhas. This mixture of Scottish dance and music always makes the highland dancing a crowd favourite which shouldn't be missed.
As well as the Highland dancing there is the more social form of Scottish dancing. Scottish Country Dancing is done in sets, typically of three, four or five couples, arranged either in two lines (men facing ladies) or in a square, and involves the dancers dancing a sequence of set formations enough times to bring them back to their starting positions. Its always great fun and you'll have plenty of chances to try it at the Ceilidh.
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"My music is all about hip hop and R&B," declares the charismatic R&B crooner Slim. "What I bring to the music business is consistency. I bring solutions to love and relationship problems through spreading love and positivity." The lead vocalist and his group 112 just appeared as part of the Bad Boy Reunion on the 2015 BET Awards alongside the likes of Diddy, Lil Kim, Ma$e and Faith Evans. Slim helped to define the sound of R&B groups in the 90s as the front man of 112. His unique and iconic voice catapulted the R&B quartet to the top of the charts with such hits as "Peaches and Cream," "Cupid" "Only You," "It's Over Now" and "Anywhere." In Fall 2015 Slim will release his yet to be titled solo debut for Shanachie Entertainment, a follow up to his 2008 CD Love's Crazy which showcased the Top 10 single "So Fly" featuring Shawty Lo and Yung Joc and his much talked about 2012 mixtape Crusin' The City.
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'Iran is currently the best (football playing) country in Asia but most important thing (for now) is that we go to the next round," Yoshida said.
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Life and Light Go Hand in Hand
WITNESSING TO THE LIGHT MEANS LIFE
UNDER WHOSE AUTHORITY ARE YOU?
KINGDOM AUTHORITY
Divine Light Dispels Darkness!
"Go On Walking as Children of Light"
"The Light Has Come Into the World"
Follow the Light of the World
"For with you is the source of life; by light from you we can see light."—Ps. 36:9.
1, 2. By contrasts, how can we increase our appreciation of light, both as a necessity and as a source of delight?
LIGHT and darkness constitute one of the greatest contrasts. If in broad daylight you were walking through open country new to you, you would feel quite confident. Not only would you see nearby objects, or take a few steps and reach out and touch them, but you would also enjoy a clear view of the distant landscape and pick out various details, even a moving object visible on the skyline. In total darkness, however, it would be foolhardy to take a single step without a torch or lamp. Your movements would be marked with extreme care and caution.
2 Not only is light a vital necessity for all forms of life and movement, but it also adds much to the beauty and pleasure of life. Perhaps after walking in the glare of the noonday sun, you step into a shady wood. What a delightful contrast! Why is it so attractive? The light is now soft and kind to the eyes, reflected in an endless variety of shades and colors as you stand and look at the different trees and their foliage, and maybe some flowers in the undergrowth. On raising your eyes, instead of being dazzled by the sun, you see that the sky is broken up by the branches and leaves into myriads of tiny points and splashes of light. You feel that you just want to stand there and enjoy the quiet beauty of it all, especially if you are with a companion who also knows how to enjoy things quietly.
3. What natural association can be seen between light and life?
3 Of course, you would not appreciate the tremendous value of light, either for its usefulness or as a source of endless delight, unless you were alive and able to see with your eyes. In fact, the better your health and the better your vision, likewise the better is your appreciation of light. Life and light indeed go hand in hand.
4. (a) Why and how do many take these things for granted? (b) In face of a complacent attitude, what experience can be cited?
4 Sad to relate, many persons take these things for granted. They are glad to enjoy for themselves all the benefits of life and light, but do not stop to consider their real source. They think that life came about largely by accident, a process of evolution with no one responsible for starting it or controlling its operation. As for light, they say that we on earth need go no farther than the sun for its source. What a surprise, not to say a shock, these would have if they had the experience that a certain man once had. He related it to King Agrippa II as follows: "I saw at midday on the road, O king, a light beyond the brilliance of the sun flash from heaven about me and about those journeying with me." Who was this man? What was the occasion, and what was its significance?—Acts 26:13.
5. For what reasons can Saul's experience, resulting in his conversion, be accepted as authentic?
5 Many, including those who claim to be Christians, believe that certain parts of the Bible, recorded as factual, can be relegated to the realms of myth and legend. But even those taking such a view do not deny that such a man as Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, actually lived and wrote many letters that form part of the Christian Greek Scriptures. There is likewise no reason to doubt the details concerning Saul's conversion as recorded by that reliable historian Luke, at Acts 9:1-30. The entire record bears the stamp of truth, including the words spoken to Saul by Jesus on that occasion. It was entirely contrary to anything that Saul could possibly have just imagined, in view of his set purpose in going to Damascus at that time. He described the intense hatred he then had of the Christians, saying to King Agrippa that "by punishing them many times in all the synagogues I tried to force them to make a recantation; and since I was extremely mad against them, I went so far as to persecuting them even in outside cities," that is, away from Jerusalem. It was when on his way to the city of Damascus that he had the shock and surprise of his life, as mentioned above. That was the occasion. What was its significance?—Acts 26:8-11.
6. What commission did Jesus give to Saul, and why should we be interested?
6 It will be of great interest and benefit to pay careful attention to what Jesus said to Saul on that occasion. We will learn much regarding the close relationship between life and light, showing how we are all involved, whatever our reaction might be. Telling of the commission he was about to give to Saul, Jesus said: "For to this end I have made myself visible to you, in order to choose you as an attendant and a witness both of things you have seen and things I shall make you see respecting me; while I deliver you from this people and from the nations, to whom I am sending you, to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light and from the authority of Satan to God, in order for them to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by their faith in me."—Acts 26:16-18.
7. How did Saul, later known as Paul, give evidence of his acceptance of his commission?
7 Saul's immediate acceptance of his commission to be a witness is shown by what he went on to say to King Agrippa: "I did not become disobedient to the heavenly sight. . . . I continue to this day bearing witness to both small and great . . . that the Christ was to suffer and, as the first to be resurrected from the dead, he was going to publish light both to this people [the Jews] and to the nations." (Acts 26:19-23) Saul rightly understood and got the point of what Jesus had said to him. The question is, Do you too get the point of Jesus' words and how they should affect you? Consider.
8. (a) Explain how some expressions can have both a literal and a figurative meaning. (b) What shows whether the Bible uses figurative language?
8 Jesus was obviously using figurative language when speaking to Saul about seeing certain things and opening the eyes of others to turn them from darkness to light. There was nothing new or unusual about this. Physical sight and the mind are closely linked, and we frequently use expressions that can have either a literal, physical meaning, or a figurative and sometimes a spiritual meaning, as related to the mind and heart. Do you not often say, "Oh! yes, I see," meaning that you understand and appreciate what has been said? We have a good example of this when, in a certain letter, Paul prayed that God "may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the accurate knowledge of him; the eyes of your heart having been enlightened."—Eph. 1:17, 18.
9. What do light and darkness, in contrast, each symbolize?
9 From the foregoing it can be seen that light is used as an apt symbol of truth and of related things that welcome inspection, such as righteousness. In contrast, darkness is used as a symbol of error and ignorance, and also of related things that shy away from inspection, such as shameful conduct and evil deeds.
10. (a) Was it truth in general to which Paul bore witness? (b) Acceptance of Bible truth results in what progressive benefits?
10 Paul evidently realized that, under the direction of the risen Lord Jesus, he was to bear witness to the light by "making the truth manifest" to others. (2 Cor. 4:2) That is, not truth in general, but the truth as contained in God's Word, the Bible. (John 17:17; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Tim. 2:15) Those who responded would get their mental eyes opened and would see the steps they must take, not only to come into the light, but to gain life. And this life, similar to light, is something more, much more than the present physical and temporary life belonging to our fleshly bodies. Such a deeper meaning regarding life is evident in Paul's next words to the Ephesians: "Furthermore, it is you God made alive though you were [formerly] dead in your trespasses and sins." This explanation is only the first step to a full understanding of life from God's viewpoint.—Eph. 2:1.
11. (a) How can we witness to the light, and how is this related to life? (b) What attitude must we avoid in this connection?
11 Hence, we can say that life and light go hand in hand, figuratively and spiritually speaking, as well as literally. Witnessing and testifying to the light, the truth, meant life not only for Paul, but also for us—first as recipients of the light, then as light bearers to others. Do you see, do you appreciate, where and how you are involved? To help us in this, let us pay a little more attention to what Jesus said to that man on his way to Damascus. Oddly enough, though physically blinded for a time, he now began to see things mentally, everything, in fact, from a totally new viewpoint. His heart was also involved. He was not rebellious or disobedient. We trust the same can be said of us, keeping in mind Jehovah's warning given to Ezekiel: "Son of man, in the midst of a rebellious house is where you are dwelling, that have eyes to see but they actually do not see, that have ears to hear but they actually do not hear, for they are a rebellious house."—Ezek. 12:2.
12. What objective was set forth in Saul's commission, leading to what question?
12 When speaking to Saul, Jesus said that the objective for opening the people's eyes was "to turn them from darkness to light and from the authority of Satan to God." (Acts 26:18) These words thus mention a root source and a governing authority as regards both darkness and light, or, we might say, as regards both death and life. We certainly want to know under whose authority we come, and how a transfer can be made, if desired, from one to the other.
13. How does God's Word show that Jehovah is the Source of (a) light and (b) life?
13 God's Word makes it clear that Jehovah is the Source of both life and light. He is "the Creator of the heavens, . . . the Former of the earth and the Maker of it, . . . who formed it even to be inhabited" with living creatures. The account of creation in the book of Genesis confirms this, saying: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Then, as affecting the earth, "God proceeded to say: 'Let light come to be.'" It later mentions the "greater luminary for dominating the day," that is, the sun, earth's principal source of light, and also of energy, without which life on earth would be impossible. The crowning act of earthly creation came when "Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul," "in God's image." Adam, and then Eve, were created perfect, with all the senses and faculties, physical and mental, for the full use and enjoyment of both life and light.—Isa. 45:18; Gen. 1:1, 3, 16, 27; 2:7.
14. On what basis is Jehovah seen to be the Supreme Authority, this giving rise to what question?
14 From this it is evident that, not only is Jehovah God the Source and Author of life and light, the Creator and Life-Giver, but by virtue of such he is rightly the Supreme Authority, the Supreme Ruler in government. (Ps. 103:19; Dan. 4:17, 35; Rev. 4:11) Accepting this, we naturally want to know how there could possibly be an authority in opposition to Jehovah. What is the "authority of Satan" that Jesus mentioned? How did it come about? And how can we come out from under its domination?
15. (a) How did Satan subtly seek to undermine God's authority? (b) How was God's word involved in this? (c) What prompted Adam and Eve in their course of action?
15 As the inspired account shows, Satan attempted to use his influence in a subtle way, and in this he was successful. How so? By insinuation and falsehood. He put forth error, under cover of a lie, as a substitute for truth. In other words, he put darkness for light. Interestingly, it was regarding life, saying that Eve would not die but would continue to live in the flesh on earth if she did as he suggested. He promised her increased enlightenment when he said, through the serpent: "In the very day of your eating from it [the forbidden fruit] your eyes are bound to be opened." Then, implying she would become free to exercise authority independent of God, he added: "You are bound to be like God, knowing [for yourselves] good and bad." (Gen. 3:1-5) Satan thus claimed that God's word and command given to Adam were not to be relied on as a true light to guide and keep him and his wife in the right roadway leading to life. First Eve and then Adam decided to disobey God's simple and direct command, and to strike out on the roadway of selfish independence, a roadway leading away from life and light in God's favor into darkness and death.—Ps. 119:105; see also 2 Corinthians 11:14.
16. (a) Why is it helpful to consider Satan's line of approach? (b) How do the Scriptures give enlightenment respecting this?
16 We pause here to consider one of Satan's chief tactics and how it operates. By subtle means, by deception, he tempts us to view things from a selfish viewpoint, as he did with Eve. If at heart we are, or become, governed by selfishness, then we readily fall into Satan's snare and are easily blinded and deceived. We seek to justify ourselves, and put out of our mind the fear of God. See how clearly and forcefully this is expressed in Psalm 36:1-3: "The utterance of transgression to the wicked one is in the midst of his heart; there is no dread of God in front of his eyes. For he has acted too smoothly to himself in his own eyes to find out his error so as to hate it. The words of his mouth are hurtfulness and deception; he has ceased to have insight for doing good." God's judgment of such is well expressed by the prophet Isaiah: "Woe to those who are saying that good is bad and bad is good, those who are putting darkness for light and light for darkness . . . ! Woe to those wise in their own eyes and discreet even in front of their own faces!" We should certainly fear lest we "become hardened [and hence blinded] by the deceptive power of sin."—Isa. 5:20, 21; Heb. 3:13.
17. To what extent was man himself responsible for becoming increasingly subject to Satan's influence?
17 From the time of the rebellion in Eden, mankind in general came increasingly under Satan's influence and control. Though Satan was primarily responsible, yet man himself was also to blame to a large extent. Keep in mind that God did not leave himself without a witness to the world of mankind. Though he is invisible, yet "his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable." Closely in line with Psalm 36:1-3, Paul went on to say that "although they [men] knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings and their unintelligent heart became darkened." (Rom. 1:19-23) True, Satan put darkness for light, but it must be admitted that men in general preferred darkness and ungodliness to light. Enoch's inspired prophecy confirms this, with fourfold emphasis on ungodliness. (Jude 14, 15) The three reported exceptions up to the time of the flood, namely, Abel, Enoch and Noah, only served to show up the inexcusableness of the majority. Those men 'walked with God.' Of Noah it was said that he 'showed godly fear and condemned the world.'—Gen. 5:22; 6:9; Heb. 11:4-7.
18. What development occurred after the Flood regarding Satan's authority?
18 After the Flood, the time came when Satan began to exercise authority by way of specific visible rulership. For the first time we read of a kingdom. Satan found a willing tool for his ambitious purpose in Nimrod, and concerning him we read: "He made the start in becoming a mighty one in the earth. He displayed himself a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah. . . . And the beginning of his kingdom came to be Babel . . . in the land of Shinar. Out of that land he went forth [in conquest] into Assyria and set himself to building Nineveh."—Gen. 10:8-12.
19. (a) How did opposition to Jehovah manifest itself, and what was Jehovah's reaction? (b) Though halted, how did this opposition continue to develop?
19 Fired with that same ambitious and defiant spirit, certain men thus determined to set up and retain authority in their own hands. They said: "Come on! Let us build ourselves a city and also a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a celebrated name for ourselves, for fear we may be scattered over all the surface of the earth." This suited Satan's purpose, but it was in direct opposition to Jehovah, the Sovereign Lord, and his declared purpose. He did not shut his eyes to the situation. God "proceeded . . . to see the city and the tower that the sons of men had built." He then made this observation: "Why, now there is nothing that they may have in mind to do that will be unattainable for them." So Jehovah broke up their united purpose by confusing their language, and causing them to be scattered over all the earth. (Gen. 9:1; 11:1-8; Acts 4:24) The majority of men, however, still preferred human rulership, and there were always those who had Satan's spirit of ambition for power and authority. This resulted in man-made kingdoms, sometimes just a city-kingdom, then expanding to embrace an entire region, such as the kingdoms of Moab and Ammon, and finally the great empires and world powers.
20. (a) What part has religion played in man-made kingdoms? (b) What exception to this does the Bible record? (c) How and to what extent has Satan held rulership over most of mankind?
20 Religion played a large part in all these kingdoms, but the rulers and their subjects did not recognize Jehovah as the Supreme Ruler to whom worship and subjection were due. (Jer. 10:10; Dan. 6:26) The Bible mentions only one exception, namely, Melchizedek, king of Salem. He served also as "priest of the Most High God," and, when blessing Abram, he said: "Blessed be Abram of the Most High God, Producer of heaven and earth." Abram himself made similar reference to God when addressing the king of Sodom. (Gen. 14:18-23) Otherwise, through false religion and deception, Satan held rulership over all the kingdoms, along with the disobedient angels who joined in with him. This is generally not realized because Satan and his demon hosts are invisible to human eyes. Invisible, yes, but all the same effective. On three occasions Jesus spoke of Satan the Devil as 'the ruler of this world.' And telling of the Christian's fight against the Devil, Paul says it is a fight "against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places."—John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; Eph. 6:11, 12; see also 2 Corinthians 4:4.
21. (a) What is involved in being delivered from Satan's authority? (b) How have things today reached a climax on both sides?
21 From this it is evident that when Jesus spoke to Saul about turning people "from the authority of Satan to God," this is a transfer from one rulership to another. As Paul wrote: "He [Jehovah] delivered us from the authority of the darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love." (Col. 1:13) Today, the situation has reached a great and tense climax on the two opposing sides, that of Jehovah God and that of Satan the Devil. The foretold "enmity" between the two sides has indeed come to a climax. (Gen. 3:15) Under Satan's rule, the darkness is of greater density than ever. The rulers and the ruled do not know which way to turn to solve their many vexing problems. It is a 'gloomy darkness that may be felt.' (Ex. 10:21, 22) But under Jehovah's rule by his Messianic King, Christ Jesus, the light of truth and righteousness is shining with a greater intensity than ever, giving clear direction and confidence to his subjects, besides many spiritual pleasures and delights. The issue before mankind thus centers around the theme of rulership and kingdom authority.
22. Where and how are authority and rulership stressed regarding (a) the Messianic kingdom, and (b) Satan's bid for supremacy?
22 Notice how this theme is emphasized in the book of Revelation. In a vision given to John, he hears loud voices in heaven saying: "The kingdom of the world did become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever." This was fulfilled in 1914 C.E., at the end of the uninterrupted rule of the world by Gentile powers, permitted by God for 2,520 years from 607 B.C.E. Then, after seeing the birth of the Messianic kingdom, the war in heaven and the hurling of the dragon, Satan the Devil, out of heaven, John hears the proclamation: "Now have come to pass the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ." In contrast, the next vision tells how the dragon gives the "wild beast" (a symbol of Satan's worldwide political organization) "its power and its throne and great authority," so that all peoples of the earth give it their worship. Similar authority and worship are further mentioned regarding the "image of the wild beast," a symbol of the present-day United Nations organization. In fact, Satan's organization "puts under compulsion all persons" to receive its mark of identification, without which life is made next to impossible.—Rev. 11:15; 12:10; 13:2, 15-17.
23. In view of this, what questions should we ask ourselves? (b) How is the latter part of Psalm 36:9 to be understood, this leading to what fine conclusion?
23 Under whose authority are you? Are you content to be identified as a supporter of Satan's world order? Or do you sincerely desire to escape from under his authority but are uncertain as to what steps to take and fearful of what might be involved? As a source of encouragement, turn again to Psalm 36. After describing the bad attitude of those who are always right in their own eyes and, hence, cannot see or learn to hate their errors, the psalmist then turns to Jehovah. He extols His loving-kindness, faithfulness and righteousness, and the blessings that come to those who take refuge under His wings. After saying that Jehovah is "the source of life," he adds: "By light from you we can see light." In other words, it is only by learning how to look at things, including ourselves, from his viewpoint, that we can be turned from darkness to light and can come to see and appreciate the steps we must take to gain eternal life under God's authority. Happy are we if we walk hand in hand with that light, with truth and righteousness, for "the path of the righteous ones is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter until the day is firmly established." Then we can join with David in his prayer: "Continue your loving-kindness to those knowing you, and your righteousness to those upright in heart."—Ps. 36:5-10; Prov. 4:18.
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Adam and Eve's course of selfish independence led them away from light and life into darkness and death
God thwarted the defiant purpose of Babel's tower builders by confusing their language


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Debates of Feb. 6th, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #45 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was french.
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Suicide Prevention Week in Quebec
Tackling Violent Crime Act
Member for Vancouver Kingsway
The Conservative Government
The Francophonie
Canadian Grain Commission
Manufacturing and Forestry Industries
Presence in Gallery
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Interparliamentary Delegations
Committees of the House
Mathieu Da Costa Day Act
Questions on the Order Paper
Motions for Papers
Request for Emergency Debate
Criminal Code
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem, but we are going to be led today by a special group. The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda will join us in the gallery.
[Members sang the national anthem]
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Lunar New YearStatements By Members
Ed Fast Conservative Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, I send warm greetings to Canadians celebrating Lunar New Year. This year we enter the Year of the Rat, an animal traditionally associated with discipline, hard work and material success.
During this special time of year, Canadians of Asian heritage will join their families and friends in feasts and celebration.
As the Prime Minister said when attending a Lunar New Year event last year, Canada "is a country in which what you've done and where you're going matter more than who you are or where you're from, a country united at home and respected abroad, a country unwavering in its commitment to freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law; in short, a country of which we can all be proud".
I encourage all Canadians to use the Lunar New Year period to celebrate the tremendous contributions that members of the Asian community have made to this country's rich and diverse heritage.
I hope the Year of the Rat fulfills its promise and brings all Canadians health, wealth and happiness.
Black History MonthStatements By Members
Judy Sgro Liberal York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month.
This is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of black Canadians, who throughout history have done so much to make Canada such a culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation.
Today we are delighted to welcome to Parliament Hill young guests from the Children's Breakfast Clubs, a non-profit charitable organization that believes every child is entitled to a nutritious breakfast.
An estimated 4,000 meals are served each week in the more than 20 clubs across the greater Toronto area.
After question period today, all members are invited to a reception in Room 200, West Block with the Committee on Community, Race and Ethnic Relations of Toronto, where this year's Black History Month poster will be presented to all members.
Supply ManagementStatements By Members
Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, QC
Mr. Speaker, the chair of the WTO's negotiating group on agriculture is about to release a report on the modalities for agriculture. The Bloc Québécois shares the concerns of supply managed producers.
Tomorrow, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food will address the milk producers who are currently holding their AGM in Ottawa. He is to confirm that the government plans on respecting the full unanimous motion of the Bloc Québécois. The Bloc fought alongside Quebec producers to use article XXVIII in order to limit milk protein imports and to guarantee the protection of supply management.
The Conservative government's attacks on the Canadian Wheat Board have made us very vigilant. Quebec producers can count on the Bloc Québécois to keep fighting.
Social HousingStatements By Members
Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, 1.8 million Canadians cannot afford proper housing and 300,000 Canadians, including 20,000 children, are homeless.
This is a national disaster and a disaster for women. The government is failing ordinary Canadians. Women and children in Canada are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis.
One in five families with children is led by a single woman and 42% of these families experience housing affordability problems, while 72% of senior women cannot afford adequate housing.
Canada is the only industrialized country with no national housing program.
In January, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, led by Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best and Mayor Sam Sullivan, released an action plan to end homelessness and deliver affordable housing.
New Democrats applaud this report and call on the government to allocate an additional 1% of the federal budget toward social housing.
2010 Olympic and Paralympic GamesStatements By Members
James Moore Conservative Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, we are joined today by John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paralympian Ray Grassi, Olympian Jayna Hefford and Bell Olympian Jeff Bean.
Two years from now, the Olympic flame will be lit in Vancouver.
Around the world, three billion people will be watching Canada as we host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
That flame will shine a light on our country like never before, giving us a once in a generation opportunity to share our athletic and creative excellence.
It will also give us an opportunity to honour our aboriginal heritage and to present the very best of Canada to the whole world.
The Vancouver 2010 Games are Canada's Games.
I would like to invite all Canadians to join us in welcoming the people of the world in a spirit of peace, brotherhood and respect.
The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a time to celebrate, cheer our athletes to gold and show the world the best of Canada.
Yasmin Ratansi Liberal Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, 2008 marks the 175th anniversary of the act to abolish slavery in the British Empire.
It is also 12 years since the Hon. Jean Augustine introduced a motion in the House that declared February Black History Month in Canada.
It is time to celebrate the unique contributions of great Canadians such as Lincoln Alexander, former lieutenant governor of Ontario; Alvin Curling, the former Speaker at Queen's Park; and, naturally, jazz legend Oscar Peterson, who will be sadly missed by all Canadians and in fact the entire music world.
Unfortunately, in the past two years that the Conservative government has been in power, little has been done to advance the cause of pluralism and multiculturalism in Canada. That is why it is so important to recognize these great citizens of Canada.
On behalf of all Canadians and the people of Don Valley East, I invite all parliamentarians and staff to join us after question period in Room 200, West Block in celebration of Black History Month.
Government PoliciesStatements By Members
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Mr. Speaker, two years ago on February 6, 2006, our Conservative government was sworn in. Today, we continue to deliver positive results for Canadians.
Two years ago, our Prime Minister said, "We will build on the shared achievements of Canadians--past and present--to keep our country strong, united, independent and free".
With his strong leadership, this Conservative government is working together with Canadians to build a better Canada. By setting focused priorities, we continue to pursue an agenda of clear goals with real results.
Unlike our opponents, we choose to govern, not to rule. Our country has seen that leadership without service is self-serving, just as leadership without priorities goes nowhere.
Today, our government is more accountable, our economy is stronger, and our country is more united. Canada is back. Happy anniversary.
Suicide Prevention Week in QuebecStatements By Members
February 6th, 2008 / 2:10 p.m.
Christiane Gagnon Bloc Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week is suicide prevention week in Quebec. The theme is "Open your eyes", which encourages people to pay attention and to eliminate taboos.
Although the suicide rate in Quebec is falling, it is still higher than in other provinces. Even more alarming is the fact that the suicide rate is even higher among first nations and members of the armed forces.
The suicide rate among aboriginals is three times higher than in the general population, and among aboriginal youth, it is five times higher.
Four percent of military personnel who served in Kandahar have thoughts of suicide, and 4.6% suffer from serious depression. In 2006, 10 soldiers committed suicide during their military service.
The Bloc Québécois is urging the government to open its eyes and take action to put an end to the psychological distress experienced by military personnel and aboriginals.
The Conservative PartyStatements By Members
Steven Blaney Conservative Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, today, after two years, I would like to congratulate my Conservative colleagues, who are addressing the real issues that Quebeckers truly care about.
The softwood lumber dispute, which only deteriorated under the Liberal-Bloc regime, is finally over. We said yes to $8 billion in tax relief for the manufacturing sector. Yes to $1.3 billion for research in science and technology. Yes to a green plan with concrete targets, restrictive standards and more than $5 billion for renewable energy. Yes to $190 billion in tax relief for families and seniors. Yes to supply management with concrete action and not just rhetoric.
Meanwhile, the Bloc rambles on, endlessly criticizing and offering no concrete record of action for Quebeckers.
As everyone can see, while the Bloc Québécois blows every which way, advocating first one thing and then the very opposite, the Conservatives are thinking about the real interests of all Quebeckers and all Canadians.
Roger Valley Liberal Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, today marks two years of broken promises by the Conservative government. The government started off promising to be squeaky clean and to achieve five priorities. Instead, it opted for mismanagement and harpocracy. Here are some examples.
The government broke an election promise not to tax income trusts, resulting in a loss to Canadians of $25 billion and counting.
The finance minister flip-flopped on the disastrous interest deductibility measure.
The government gutted 92% of funding for climate change programs and then repackaged them with new names, less money and less commitment.
The government broke an election promise to honour the $5.1 billion Kelowna accord.
The government turned back the clock on women's equality by removing the word "equality" from the mandate of the women's program.
The government broke an election promise to create 125,000 new child care spaces.
After two years of harpocracy and two years of broken promises, this is not a happy anniversary.
Tackling Violent Crime ActStatements By Members
David Tilson Conservative Dufferin—Caledon, ON
Mr. Speaker, another week has passed and again I am forced to question why the leader of the official opposition allows his Liberal colleagues in the Senate to block passage of a bill offering free legal protection for Canadian families.
Bill C-2 was passed in the House of Commons after a month of debate. However, after 69 days in the Senate, the bill is not even close to being passed.
MADD Canada's national president said today, "We plead with the Senators in the Committee and in the Chamber, don't delay passing Bill C-2".
The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness also called on the Senate to move the bill quickly through the upper chamber. It stated, "It is essential to ongoing public safety and the maintenance of continued citizen confidence in the Canadian criminal justice system that this legislation be quickly passed".
Despite the support of these organizations, the Liberal Premier of Ontario and ordinary Canadians, the official opposition leader's weak leadership continues while his Liberal senators stall and delay.
Member for Vancouver KingswayStatements By Members
Peter Julian NDP Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, a little over two years ago a then Liberal candidate said:
If they get elected, they are going to begin a massive review of programs and a massive set of cuts to government programs....I'm going to be [the Prime Minister's] worst enemy.
However, two years ago today, the former Liberal MP for Vancouver Kingsway betrayed his constituents and Canadians by becoming a non-elected Conservative MP. It was only the beginning of a long career of broken promises.
As the minister of trade betrayals, he signed a softwood lumber sellout that rewarded U.S. producers with $1 billion in the proceeds of trade crime so far and cost over 10,000 lost jobs here. He has pursued a sellout with South Korea that guts the Canadian auto industry. He was out-negotiated by the tiny state of Liechtenstein and sold out Canada's shipbuilding industry to EFTA. He is selling out Canadian values of justice and human rights by pushing an agreement with Colombia, with the worst human rights record in the western hemisphere.
Betrayals, sellout, he sure is consistent. What a shame.
The Conservative GovernmentStatements By Members
Pablo Rodriguez Liberal Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, this is a pretty dismal second anniversary, I would say, for the Conservative government. For a party that ran on a platform of accountability and trustworthiness, it has a long record of broken promises and missed opportunities.
This government had promised to respect official languages, something that is at the heart of our identity. Since taking office, however, the Conservatives have launched attack upon attack on bilingualism. They have cancelled the court challenges program and weakened bilingualism both on military bases and in the armed forces in general.
The Conservatives had promised to maintain the level of funding for the Canada Council once elected, but we soon found out that culture matters little to this government, which quickly cut the budgets of museums, assistance programs and international initiatives.
When it comes to defending the fundamental elements of our culture, which define our distinct identity, the Conservatives have not hesitated to renege on their promises. And that is something the Canadian people will remember.
SeniorsStatements By Members
Raymond Gravel Bloc Repentigny, QC
Mr. Speaker, over the past ten years, the various governments in office have put a total of $95 billion toward the debt, without prior debate in the House. Yet, over the years, in excess of $3 billion has been siphoned away from seniors. Even more despicable is the fact that the member who, when he was in opposition, was a strong and very vocal advocate for seniors, is now turning a deaf ear and is not doing anything to help those seniors who have glaring needs. The Bloc Québécois is asking the government to fully repay the seniors who were adversely affected by the poor management of the guaranteed income supplement program.
The poorest of our seniors are truly doing an incredible feat by surviving on what little money the government is giving them. It is terribly ungracious on the government's part to announce billions in surpluses, while leaving the needy to choose between getting adequate food and adequate clothing.
Seniors will remember that, and the Bloc Québécois will make sure they do.
Foreign AffairsStatements By Members
Dan McTeague Liberal Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
Mr. Speaker, two years have gone by since the government was elected and it has been two years of Conservative neglect of a litany of consular cases of Canadians abroad.
It has also been two years since Brenda Martin has been languishing in a Mexican prison. For two years, Brenda's rights under international law, and even under Mexico's own constitution, have been ignored and for two years, the Conservative government has done nothing.
Yesterday, in a meeting between the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Brenda's lawyer and her close friend since high school, a promise to speak with Brenda via phone from her prison cell was not kept.
What would it have taken for the minister to tell Brenda Martin that everything was being done to gain her release? What would it have taken for the minister to comfort an innocent woman who feels that her government has indeed abandoned her?
As Canadians look at the two years in office of the Conservatives, let them also take time to wonder about Brenda's two years behind bars and the other cases that this inept government has clearly failed to address.
Pierre Lemieux Conservative Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to highlight the unacceptable actions of the Liberals concerning a matter of great importance, the tackling violent crime bill.
Today the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation added its voice to those calling for the tackling violent crime bill to be passed immediately in the Senate. It said, "We call upon all members of the Canadian Senate to do the right thing for all Canadians and pass this legislation without delay".
Canadians want the Liberal leader to show some leadership and have his Liberal senators pass this crime bill now.
As the father of five children, I and other Canadians like me want to see the age of protection raised from 14 years old to 16 years old in order to protect our children from sexual predators. Increasing the age of protection is part of the tackling violent crime bill and it is being blocked by the Liberal dominated Senate.
Shame on the opposition leader. Shame on the Liberal Party. Shame on the Liberal dominated Senate for delaying and obstructing a bill that concerns the safety of our children.
Community DevelopmentOral Questions
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, leadership demands honesty. Yesterday when I asked the Prime Minister why he tried to blackmail Canadian workers and families by linking his aid package to the budget, he claimed that the link he made was not with the budget, but with the return of Parliament.
Everybody knows this answer is false. It was with the budget.
Does the Prime Minister not understand that the reason Canadians are more and more uncomfortable with him is that they rightly believe they are entitled to have trust in their Prime Minister?
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, in January the government made an important announcement of a $1 billion fund, which is important for Canadian communities and workers. We said that we needed budgetary approval. We also, when the House returned, offered to the opposition the possibility of passing this earlier, which all parties of the House did earlier this week.
This has been welcomed across the country, including by his friend, the Liberal Premier of Ontario.
I do not know why, when Parliament is actually working together to accomplish something, the Leader of the Opposition would bring petty partisan politics back into it.
HealthOral Questions
Mr. Speaker, leadership requires honesty and also competence. Let us examine the incompetence of this government in the case of Chalk River.
The Minister of Natural Resources could have prevented the crisis months ago but did nothing about it. The government put the business interests of a company ahead of the safety of Canadians. The government could have done much more to locate sources of the isotopes and cover the shortfall. The evidence is mounting.
Does the Prime Minister realize that his government's incompetence was the cause of the isotope crisis?
Mr. Speaker, this potential isotope crisis was very serious for the health system. That is why the government took action with the support of all parties in this House. This is an important matter affecting the health of Canadians.
I regret that later, when the Leader of the Opposition returned abroad, they decided to change their position. But it was the right decision for Canadians' health.
AfghanistanOral Questions
Mr. Speaker, leadership calls for honesty and competence, and also for rising above partisanship.
When the time comes for the Prime Minister to open the debate on Afghanistan, will he stop misleading Canadians about the mission? Will he stop hiding the truth about the mission? Will he stop excusing the incompetence of his ministers? Will he stop insulting Canadians who are asking legitimate questions about the mission?
Mr. Speaker, the decision and the mission in Afghanistan are very important for Canada. This mission is being conducted under the United Nations mandate with our NATO allies, at the request of the democratically elected government of Afghanistan. It is a very important mission for us, for the morale of our troops and for our security. The decision is very important.
The government has every intention of being very clear with Canadians, just as the former deputy prime minister has been clear with Canadians. The choice is clear. We either stay and do the job with our military in Afghanistan or we leave. We believe we should get more commitments from our allies and stay.
Michael Ignatieff Liberal Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, for two years, there has been mounting criticism of the Prime Minister's failure to lead in Afghanistan.
This week we learned the Prime Minister has finally, at the eleventh hour, begun to call NATO countries to ask for much needed assistance for our troops. He should have made those calls last year, and we said so.
Why did it take a year, with the deadline fast approaching, for the Prime Minister to realize the urgency of the situation and take responsibility—
The right hon. Prime Minister.
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Think of it with the complete voyage mapped out and planned. The captain and crew know exactly where the ship is going and how long it will take - it has a definite goal. And 9,999 times out of 10,000, it will get to where it started out to get.
Now let's take another ship, just like the first, only let's not put a crew on it, or a captain at the helm. Let's give it no aiming point, no goal,and no destination. We just start the engines and let it go.
One: Think - You will become what you think about.
Two: Imagine - Remember the word imagination and let your mind begin to soar.
Three: Courage - Concentrate on your goal every day.
Four: Save - ten percent of what you earn.
Five: Action - Ideas are worthless unless we act on them.
In your spare time during your test period read books that will help you.
Read at least 15 minutes each day.
and other books that instruct and inspire.
Read this again each week. Download the audio version. Keep reminding yourself of what you must do to form this new habit.
4. Trace your attitudes back through your childhood and discover where you first got the idea that you could not be successful if that is the way you've been thinking.


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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is a 2012 skateboarding video game in the Tony Hawk's series. Secret Crowds • … 1 Song List 2 PC and MAC exclusive tracks 3 Polish exclusive tracks 4 Trivia Agent Orange - Bloodstains (Darkness Version)* Aesop Rock - Labor AC/DC - T.N.T. También es conocido como THPG. The game resulted in a successful franchise, receiving eight annualized sequels developed by Neversoft from 2000's Pro Skater 2 to 2007's Proving Ground . Tony Hawk's Proving Ground es la novena entrega de la saga de videojuegos Tony Hawk's, ya que el American Sk8land y el Downhill Jam no son considerados lanzamientos de estudio para las series. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground proved it could take on rival skateboarding rival SKATE, which also boasts an impressive soundtrack. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was met with critical acclaim for all versions but the Game Boy Color version, which had a more mixed reception. This soundtrack is based on the original PlayStation release. Elas são listadas abaixo, alfabeticamente por nome de artistas e com o nome da música e o grupo em que são dividas; Punk , Hip-Hop e Rock /Other. Chegamos à última lista com as cinco melhores músicas dos jogos da série Tony Hawk's, desta vez com o Proving Ground, lançado em 2007 pela … Tony Hawk's bezeichnet eine Serie von kommerziell erfolgreichen Skateboarding-Videospielen, die aus einer Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem Profi-Skateboarder Tony Hawk und dem Publisher Activision entstand. Seven tracks return from the first two Tony Hawk … Give yourself the ultimate control over your in-game persona, your skating skills and your turf. Activision has announced the full soundtrack for its upcoming extreme sports video game, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. and The Ramones, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground comes through with over 50 songs including "The Pretender," the first single from the Foo Fighters' forthcoming album. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground features a diverse roster of the sport's hottest athletes, including Tony Hawk, Ryan Sheckler, Arto Saari, Jereme Rogers, Daewon Song, Jeff King and more. Activision took a year off to "re-engineer and reconstruct the Tony Hawk series" and later went on to publish the peripheral based Tony Hawk: RIDE and Tony Hawk: SHRED games, making Proving Ground the last traditional sequel in the franchise for … Below is the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 soundtrack, sorted alphabetically. Es lief ein Vertrag mit Tony Hawk bis zum Jahr 2015, seinen Namen verwenden zu dürfen. It is the final game in the series to be … An asterisk denotes a song that was available for the PlayStation 1 version. Tony Hawk Proving Ground soundtrack By griffnin 47 songs Play on Spotify 1. Directed by Brian Bright. "Tony Hawk's Proving Ground continues the tradition of great music and provides the perfect vibe for players as they create their own experience, no matter what kind of skater they choose to become." Tony Hawk's Proving Ground songlist to include brand-new Foo Fighters tune in 50-song soundtrack; Beastie Boys' MCA to feature as a playable character. 1 Punk 2 Rock/Other 3 Metal 4 Hip Hop 5 Sixth-Generation Versions 6 Trivia 7 76% Uncertain - I Hate the Radio (Punk Aug 27, 2007 6:20pm * Avail - Simple Song* Bouncing Souls - Manthem* City Stars feat. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 soundtrack is a compilation of songs from original two games as well as a bunch of new songs. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a skateboarding video game developed by Neversoft for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS, and by Page 44 Studios for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. Proving Ground was met with mixed reviews for its lack of innovation, lackluster graphics, technical issues and convoluted game objectives. With Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds, Arto Saari, Bam Margera. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is not a bad game at all. Image:Tony-hawks-proving-ground-20070813114616037.jpg is being used on this article. Proving Ground is worth the $20, though I pity the ones that paid full price for it. Und zwar Tony Hawk's Proving Ground… It features 22 legacy songs and 37 new songs to the franchise, making a total of 59 in tracks. The full track listing for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD has been revealed, offering a mix of new and returning tunes. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground proved it could take on rival skateboatding rival SKATE, which also boasts an impressive soundtrack. Developed by Robomodo and published by Activision, Pro Skater HD is a high-definition remake of classic levels from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Pro Skater 2, and, via download, Pro Skater 3. RE: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground Soundtrack « Reply #4 on: August 28, 2007, 02:49:07 AM » This track list sucks, but then again the track list has sucked in Tony Hawk for a long time now. • Myth Takes 3:04 0:30 2. Tony Hawk's Underground Existe um total de 78 músicas no jogo. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (2007 Video Game) Soundtracks Soundtrack Credits All My Heroes are Zeroes Performed by Chk Chk Chk (as !!!) All My Heroes Are Weirdos!!! Aim feat. Other versions may vary. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater soundtrack featuring 10 songs in total. I would say that it is a good game, but that's probably because I haven't played a Tony Hawk game since my …
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