Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Daily Digest November 11, 2008


MAY THE SUN SHINE DOWN ON YOU ON REMEMBRANCE DAY

THE  FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
  He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

  "Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
  Have you always turned the other cheek?
  To My Church have you been true?"

  The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
  Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
  And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
  Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
  And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
  They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
  I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
  As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
  Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets;
You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

    It's the Soldier, not the reporter WHO has given us the freedom of the press.

  It's the Soldier, not the poet, WHO has given us the freedom of speech.

  It's the Soldier  WHO  ensures our right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,

Not the politicians.

  It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, WHO serves beneath the flag, AND whose coffin is draped by the flag.

    If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,

PLEASE pray for our men and women

WHO have served and are currently serving our country

AND pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

 God bless our soldiers, sailors and airmen, past and present.

Canada honours war dead
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The flag on the Peace Tower is flying at half mast as the Remembrance Day ceremony opens at the National War Memorial. MORE
The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION from ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA.
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EDITORIAL PAGEs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
It's the least we can do

CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN -
Remembering our heroes of past, present
There are still many challenges ahead to properly fulfil the obligations we owe to those who served for us

CAPE BRETON POST -
Support for troops means vets too
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=188727&sc=151

HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
REMEMBRANCE DAY Of ferocity and fragility

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
PQ and ADQ turning to politics of division

Rewarding their sacrifice

Lest we forget

Our national economic problem - by the letters

OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Punishing dilemmas

United, in memory and grief
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A rogue's gallery

OTTAWA SUN -
Hold high the torch of remembrance

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD-
Show respect by voting

BELLEVILLE INTELLIGENCER -
Take time to ensure we remember

TORONTO STAR -
PM, premiers sing same tune

Lest we forget

GLOBE & MAIL -
Self-censorship to save a life
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081110.wefung11/BNStory/specialComment/home

Reasoned rescue
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081110.weRescue11/BNStory/specialComment/home

Justice delayed
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081110.webail11/BNStory/specialComment/home

NATIONAL POST -
Canada never one to back away from war
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=947781

TORONTO SUN -

Hold high the torch of remembrance

HAMILTON SPECTATOR -
A time to remember

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
At the 11th hour today, we will remember

K-W RECORD -
A day to remember the Great War

Battling a deadly bug

LONDON FREE PRESS -
Hold high the torch of remembrance

WINDSOR STAR -
Lest we forget

Death and dignity

Our own financial bubbles: have-not provinces

In the truest sense, a hero

SUDBURY STAR -
Minute of silence is not enough ­ Editorial (add your comment)

WINNIPEG SUN -
Hold high the torch of remembrance

REGINA LEADER-POST -
A Salute To Our Heroes

CALGARY HERALD -
Ninety years ago a nation celebrated

War is personal for many Canadians

Free to enlist, but not choose

CALGARY SUN -
Hold high the torch of remembrance

GRANDE PRAIRIE DAILY HERALD TRIBUNE -
LEST WE FORGET

EDMONTON JOURNAL -
Honouring the quiet heroes of battle

Pause for the bereaved families on Remembrance Day

EDMONTON SUN -
Extraordinary sacrifices by ordinary Joes
http://www.edmontonsun.com/Comment/Commentary/2008/11/11/7368371.html
 
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -
In honour of brave souls
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6405&Itemid=56

VANCOUVER SUN -
Remembering soldiers is the least we can do

When women are the battlefield

Lest we forget . . . those who do return

Crime statistics' tenuous link with economics

VANCOUVER PROVINCE -
Remembrance Day hoopla makes it time for me to turn in my poppy

People have the power

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
In 1945: Sadness, and so much hope

B.C. fumbled a remembrance opportunity

It's not enough to remember

Shell-shocked soldier's torment invisible to us


ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -
In Afghanistan, war dead are honoured
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=950287

 Captured battle plan shows strength and training of Taliban forces

Red Cross warns of growing violence in Afghanistan

The new Gulf war syndrome
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2008/nov/11/iraq-afghanistan-veterans-health

 Afghanistan bases would launch U.S. drones

The Key to Afghanistan: India-Pakistan Peace

Pakistan: Militants seize convoy for US-led forces


CANUSA/USACAN
Doctors, Citizens Blast NAFTA over Pesticide Ban
http://www.canadians.org/media/trade/2008/06-Nov-08.html


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Adverse feedback loopiness
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=e595b888-7e6b-4c1c-85a4-3d2feb752743

Homeowners suddenly poorer
http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081110.whousing11/BNStory/Business/home

 A kick in the head

100,000 jobs at risk, study warns


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Iraq War lovers
http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/464.html

Obama seeks new approach in Afghanistan: report
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/afghanistan/story.html?id=950104


HEALTH CARE RELATED
Drugged-out seniors a prescription for disaster

Old medical equipment risky: study


JUSTICE SYSTEM
Harper ready to move on new Supreme Court appointment
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=941323

Our judicial system is stuck in concrete
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081110.wcotrial11/BNStory/specialComment/home

Report: Security privacy, 'mutually reinforcing'


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Provincial trade barriers remain a hurdle for Harper
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/11/10/john-ivison-provincial-trade-barriers-remain-a-hurdle.aspx

Premiers, PM plot economic rescue Comments on this story

Ontario and Quebec push speedy train link

War between Quebec Liberals and Feds brewing


POLITICAL OPINION -
STEPHEN HARPER AND THE DEATH OF EXECUTIVE FEDERALISM

Crisis does wonders for co-operation

Nice place for a convention - maybe it'll concentrate Liberal minds http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081111.COSIMP11/TPStory/National/columnists


\PROGRAMMES
Biofuel plan could harm environment, boost gas prices
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=950381 Harper nixed portrait gallery to get out of 'pickle': Copps

Gallery cancellation reveals divide between Ottawa and the West


OPINION AND INFORMATION
The Canadian Association of Internet Providers has asked the CRTC to instruct the big telecoms to cease and desist in traffic-shaping that is throttling access to the Web. Join people from across Canada in sending a letter to

the CRTC

http://pacificfreepress.com/component/content/article/3/3312-tell-crtc-corporate-qthrottlingq-threatens-canadians-access-to-internet.html

Freedom of speech for diplomats

Welcome to Canada's new politics

A voice from the grave's edge
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/story.html?id=88a789cd-4fb1-40f8-9bf8-125004924b4b

 Dance of deception
The announcement of the death of the Portrait Gallery of Canada came in the most insidious, cowardly way -- on a Friday, after hours, when Parliament wasn't in session.

Remembrance and history

The media aren't always a help


INFOS 
Les Canadiens célèbrent le Jour du Souvenir
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081111/N111154AU.html

Des proches de Canadiens tombés en Afghanistan soulignent le Jour du Souvenir
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081111/N111114AU.html

Le Canada dans la bataille
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/National/2008/11/11/001-canada-bataille.shtml

De Vimy à Kandahar
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/National/2008/11/11/002-jour-souvenir-ottawa.shtml

Lettres du front
http://www.radio-canada.ca/arts-spectacles/cinema/2008/11/10/002-armistice-entre-les-lignes.asp

Harper accélérera les investissements dans les infrastructures
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200811/11/01-38359-harper-accelerera-les-investissements-dans-les-infrastructures.php

Rien de concret n'est sorti de la rencontre des premiers ministres
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200811/10/01-38256-rien-de-concret-nest-sorti-de-la-rencontre-des-premiers-ministres.php

Le Parti vert n'était pas prêt pour les élections
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200811/10/01-38235-le-parti-vert-netait-pas-pret-pour-les-elections.php

Les premiers ministres proposent leurs solutions
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200811/10/01-38178-les-premiers-ministres-proposent-leurs-solutions.php

Harper nie qu'il y ait eu échange de prisonniers
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-canada-en-afghanistan/200811/11/01-38363-harper-nie-quil-y-ait-eu-echange-de-prisonniers.php

Rien de concret n'est sorti de la rencontre des premiers ministres
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081110/N1110118AU.html

Vie privée et lutte antiterrorisme ne s'opposent pas, selon un rapport
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081110/N1110165AU.html

Charest et McGuinty relancent l'idée du train Québec-Windsor; Harper veut attendre
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081110/N1110126AU.html

Conseil de la fédération
Rien de concret, mais pas de chicane
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/National/2008/11/10/003-RencontrePMOttawa.shtml


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Thanks to

Anthony Silvestro

 for

"THE  FINAL  INSPECTION"

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From: MARK SALTER
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

Thank you Joe, it brought a tear to my eye.    Mark

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From: "Jacob Rempel"
Subject: FW: "A Pittance of Time"

FROM: Jacob Rempel
TO: Friends:
Click on the attachment with your speakers ready to play.
I received this attachment item from Joe Hueglin of Niagara Falls.
Like me, he's a retired history/social studies teacher, but, who
also was a PC Party Member of Parliament for a while.
 I first met Joe first at a convention during my short sojourn in
that grand old party before it dissolved into the mist of history.
Now every midnight, Joe collect items from newspapers across
Canada, and digests them for your reading pleasure and pain in
his online journal called The DAILY DIGEST----

The DAILY DIGEST:
INFORMATION and OPINION from
ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA.  ARCHIVED at
http://cdndailydigest.blogspot.com/

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From: Jim McWilliams
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

Well done and VERY  much appreciated!!!

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From: Ray Syrachan
Subject: Root Causes of War

Is sentimentality always an appropriate emotion?.  Is it a sign of intelligence always,  or a lack thereof in many instances.    Are we showing humanitarianism simply because we engage in war,  therefore we are in the right?  I dont think so.   How many people research the  "Root Causes" of any particular war? Including civil wars. What was going on to precipitate WW1, WW2 ,The American Revolution,. The Russian Revolution?. The Afghan War (Oh 911, REALLY) The Iraq War (Oh Sadam Hussein, REALLY)    Are there Billions of Dollars being made out of WAR,  YES REALLY.   So get angry with me ,its your call.  Just keep teaching young kids about the wonderfulness of BLIND PATRIOTISM THAT IS SO WORTH DYING AND KILLING FOR.   KEEP GLORIFYING ALL WAR.  ITS A HUMAN ADDICTION .    BY THE WAY, THE ONLY APPROACH TO CURING ANY ADDICTION, IS TO "TREAT THE ROOT CAUSE", But it is so much easier to make assumptioins by looking half way up the tree,ignore the root.  Its much easier and less time consuming isnt it?

RAY STRACHAN ,ALBERTA.

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From: "Real. Gagne"
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

Thanks Joe.

Real

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Subject: RE: "A Pittance of Time"
From: "Gary Wanless"

Thank you.
 
While I had saved it earlier,  your email reminded me of its importance.
 
We had a brief gathering at work today.  I played it. Thanks again.
 
GWW

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From: "Paul Arnold"
Subject: "A Pittance of Time"

Hello my friend,
 
I know that I have sent the attached video to you before but it is a good thing to view every year.
 
My dad spent four years on the North Atlantic fighting enemy u-boats and thankfully survived or I would not be here to send you this heartfelt video today.
 
God bless my Dad and all of our Noble Veterans for preserving our freedom and for paving the way for the quality of life that we all enjoy today.
 
Kind regards,
Paul

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From: "John Gray"
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

 Joe, thank you for providing "A Pittance of Time". I've sent this to friends and associates whom, I believe, may have not seen it. Thanks again.
 
John Gray
Markham, Ont.

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From: "Beverley Smith"
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

This film clip was played at a school I taught at last week. About 500 kids, 50 parents, dozens of teachers and staff all watched and I know I for one teared up and several others were using kleenexes too.

This morning at the Calgary Airport at 11 there will be an honor guard marching through the terminal. Two minutes to stop and remember. It is very much like the film and a great idea.

Beverley Smith

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From: Tom Brewer
Subject: Pittance of time

Pittance of Time... How appropriate!
 
It is just two minutes out of our busy lives.  Two minutes for us an eternity for those who did not come home. Our troops all of them make our life today what it is. Had they not donned the uniform where would we be today?
 
Lest we ever forget!
 
Tom Brewer

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