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I just had an email from a friend which shows the raising of Basa in Vietnam. I have never tried this fish and it certainly won't be making my shopping list anytime soon! This is an eye opener.

Good for you!!!!

Done and good luck!!!!!!!!

November 06, 2012 09:01 ET Officials Go Public on Invasive Asian Carp TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2012) - As invasive Asian carp threaten to disrupt the Great Lakes environment, key U.S. and Canadian officials will speak to a capacity crowd at the Asian Carp Public Forum in Toronto this Thursday, November 8th. Co-hosted by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and the Canada-Ontario Invasive Species Centre, the Forum is in response to growing public concerns about the risk of Asian carp establishing in the Great Lakes. "The potential threat to the health of our shared Great Lakes from the invasion of Asian carp cannot be countered effectively by any one jurisdiction," said Hon. Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, who will open the Forum. "As a member of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, Ontario joins with our American federal, state and Canadian counterparts to coordinate prevention, early detection, response, and enforcement efforts against the further spread of this invasive species." Key players from the U.S. and Canada will discuss Asian carp control strategies, the nature and extent of the issue, current efforts to stop migration, planning for the future, and what individuals can do to stop the introduction of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. "The Great Lakes represent an important economic and cultural asset for Canada and the United States. We are firmly committed to working together with our partners to protect this ecosystem and the industries and individuals who depend on it," said Hon. Minister Gail Shea of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. "As Asian carp are not yet established in the Great Lakes, we are taking action now to prevent their introduction into the Great Lakes in the future". Interested organizations, members of the public, and media can see the agenda and register for the Forum webinar at www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/asiancarp. A press conference is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. at the Palais Royale on Lakeshore Blvd. in Toronto. Contact Information Deborah Sparks Invasive Species Centre (705) 541-5771

During his physical examination, a doctor asked a retired man about his physical activity level. The man said he spent 3 days a week, every week in the outdoors: "Well, yesterday afternoon was typical; I took a five hour walk about 7km through some pretty rough terrain. I waded along the edge of a lake. I pushed my way through 2km of brambles. I got sand in my shoes and my eyes. I avoided standing on a snake. I climbed several rocky hills. I took a few 'leaks' behind some big trees. I ran away from a pissed off mother bear and then ran away from one angry bull Elk The mental stress of it all left me shattered. At the end of it all I drank eight beers and a tall glass of scotch" Amazed by the story, the doctor said, "You must be one hell of an outdoors man!" "No," the guy replied, "I'm just a really lousy golfer".

This is so cool! Looks like fun. http://www.youtube.com/embed/Cd6C1vIyQ3w

My son bought four tires for his Compass at Costco earlier this year. They were Bridgestone Turanzas 215/60R17, and he paid $659.00 installed and after a rebate of $79.10 the total cost was $580.05. He's very satisfied.

Before everyone starts jumping on the bottled water bandwagon read this article from the BC Medical Journal- http://www.bcmj.org/council-health-promotion/bottled-vs-tap-water It states in the article that bottled water falls under the Food and Drug Act and under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. How many of you are eating Alberta beef this week? The bottlers charge an exorbitant price, with very little paid for gaining access to a most precious resource. As for mistrusting municipal water systems after the Walkerton tragedy remember that it was caused by unqualified personnel. It's going to get worse as private interests try to gain control of locally run water treatment facilities. Water is the new oil, let's not let this happen!

CTV has a news story about male fish in the Grand River filled with eggs. This is happening in other North American locations. Several years ago, a study of Walpole Island birth statistics showed an alarming decline in male birth rates due to suspected environmental exposure. Just the other day a comment was made on this board that stated that the environmentalists have gone too far. It's incidents like this that should be raising a red flag, but unfortunately too many people are still in denial! At the risk of being subjected to ridicule or being labeled as an alarmist, here is the link. http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.985637

You know what, I just finished a bottle of red wine and that makes total sense! Happy Thanksgiving everyone and If you're driving to visit family and friends make it back home safe!

According to the Occupational Act workers must be informed of the hazards and how to eliminate exposure. Here is the Ministry of Labour site with Resources on corrective measures, mould remediation and worker training. http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/a20.php Hope this helps.

I've had my old Rapala filet knife with the wooden handle for over 40 years and it's still going strong. I think it's worth saving. I've tried other knives but I always go back to the original!

Nothing, just paid as quoted.

I took advantage of the special price and ordered the Revo SX for $99.95 and two packages of reaction Innovation Worms for $9.38 for a subtotal of $109.33. I received a discount of -$9.38. For those who were asking about the shipping , it was $18.95 and sent by US postal Service. The total was $118.90. So I basically got the innovation worms for free. It was mailed last Friday and I received it today. I leave on my trip north tomorrow and had time to try the new reel. I matched with a 6'9 inch Vendetta rod and it is sweet!!!!!!!! This was the first time I've ordered from American Legacy and I'm very pleased.

Nice bass!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for you!!! You're right it is harassment.

The only one that I'm aware of is Bass Haven in Mitchell's Bay. Phone 519-354-4242 http://marinas.com/marina_out.php?id=6278&subtype=marina

I just pulled the trigger and ordered one. I was checking this reel out earlier this year. Thanks for the heads up! I'm going up north in two weeks so it will get a good workout.

For anyone who doesn't know the background of this incident, here is a link to the Toronto Star article. I have since discovered that scaffolding problems (lack of training, inspections and enforcement etc.) are prevalent in industry. This deserves more scrutiny and better public awareness. http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/article/847996--charges-laid-in-scaffolding-accident-that-killed-4-workers

Metron Construction pleads guilty to criminal charge in scaffolding deaths Toronto-based, Metron Construction has pleaded guilty to one count of criminal negligence causing death in connection with a 2009 scaffolding incident that killed four workers and seriously injured another. The guilty plea is the first by an Ontario corporation charged under Criminal Code Bill C-45 amendments that became law in 2004. Deadly incident On December 24, 2009, six migrant workers were working on a swing-stage at a Toronto high-rise building when the scaffolding broke in half, plunging the men 13 stories to the ground. The incident caused shockwaves through the province and prompted a year-long review of Ontario’s health and safety system and subsequent amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). Criminal charges Three Metron Construction officials were arrested in October 2010. The corporation, it’s President and a supervisor were each charged with four counts of criminal negligence causing death and one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm. At a June 15, 2012 court hearing, Metron Construction entered a guilty plea on one count of criminal negligence causing death. There remains one outstanding criminal negligence charge against the alleged supervisor, Mr. Kazenelson. The Criminal Code sets no limit on fines to corporations. The Crown is seeking a $1 million fine. Individuals found guilty of criminal negligence causing death can be sentenced to life in prison. MOL charges The Ministry of Labour also laid a total of 61 charges against Metron and its officers as well as the company that supplied the swing-stage. Metron Construction President, Joel Swartz, P. Eng. as a company director, has pleaded guilty to four charges under the OHSA and its regulations. These charges were: · Two counts under S.26(2) of the Construction Regulations failing to ensure workers using a fall protection system were adequately trained; failing to provide proper records of training; · S. 93 of Construction Regulations failing to ensure suspended scaffolding was maintained and did not endanger a worker · S.134 of the Construction Regulations for failing to ensure a suspended platform complied with all aspects of the Regulation. Metron President has not been sentenced, but a joint submission by Crown and Defence attorneys are suggesting a $90,000 penalty. Hearings are ongoing. This past May 9th marked the twentieth anniversary of the Westray Mine disaster where 26 miners lost their lives in a Nova Scotia mine explosion. A public inquiry into the disaster recommended amending the Criminal Code to allow for charges against corporations, their officers and those who direct work when workers are killed on the job.

I often use large juice bottles. Just make sure you don't fill right to the top. You can refreeze them and reuse them multiple times.

Wow! That's impressive!!!!!!!!

Hi Maureen, I just got a call from my son wishing me a Happy Fathers Day and I'm thankful for that. I can only imagine what you are going through. I can't help in the search but what I will do is keep Daniel and you and your family in my prayers. I hope other board members will do the same. God bless.

Gizmo"s a cutie!!!!!

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