Cafe Talk Winnipeg: August 2010

How safe are our credit cards? Can the good guys keep up with the brilliance of hackers?

According to the Secret Service statement, Mr. Horohorin managed Web sites for hackers who were able to steal large numbers of credit card numbers that were sold online anonymously around the globe. Those buyers would do the more dangerous work of running up fraudulent bills.
Hacker’s Arrest Offers Peek Into Russian Criminal World - NYTimes.com

Monday, August 23, 2010

Welcome To Turtle Island Too – A Celebration of Aboriginal Comedy

How Stephen Colbert's Poking Fun at Iranian Culture Helps America Lube the Wheels of War | | AlterNet

How Stephen Colbert's Poking Fun at Iranian Culture Helps America Lube the Wheels of War AlterNet

Bye, Bye Dr. Laura: Why We Should Actually Thank Her for That N-Word Rant | | AlterNet

Dr. Laura's racial insensitivity have triggered her retirement plans but Black Americans are fuming over her analysis of one of the problems of her callers. Her response was totally off the collar without much thought. America is not there yet and she does not know that.
Bye, Bye Dr. Laura: Why We Should Actually Thank Her for That N-Word Rant AlterNet

Friday, August 20, 2010

Winnipeg.ca - UD -Community Services Department

Would you want to eat at an Insanitary Restaurants

If you know of a restaurant that does not practice sanitary-rules please let me know. Let us publicize the bad guys and keep our city's good name as a fabulous place to eat and not worry about food borne illnesses:

Community Services Department • Services communautaires
Environmental Health Services • Services d’hygiène du milieu
Food Establishment Convictions
Fte Charge Verdict
Alycia’s Restaurant
559 Cathedral Ave.
Alycia’s Restaurant
and Deli Inc.
PIZZA HUT 15 Lakewood Blvd. June 29/10 June 30/10
Insanitary Conditions –
accumulation of dust throughout
the kitchen due to interior and
exterior renovations
SCHMECKERS 3106 Portage Ave. June 25/10 July 3/10
Insanitary Conditions – food
handler not following hygienic
practices, dishwasher not
sanitizing & food premise
maintained in a manner that
adversely affects sanitary
conditions
NORTH GARDEN RESTAURANT 6 – 33 University Cres. June 17/10 June 18/10
Insanitary Conditions – critical
food violations noted during
inspection
WIN WIN 1060 – 1399 McPhillips St. May 11/10 May 12/10
Insanitary Conditions – lack of
general sanitation, rodent
infestation
DISCOVERY BAKERY 506 Notre Dame Ave. Mar 30/10 Apr 1/10
Insanitary Conditions – preparing
food under insanitary conditions
MIZ CAFÉ 99 Cornish Ave. Feb 24/10 Feb 24/10
Insanitary Conditions – exposure
of food, utensils and food
equipment to contaminants
(dust/paint fumes)
VICTORIA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1086-F St. Mary’s Rd. Feb 22/10 Feb 23/10
Insanitary conditions throughout
establishment
THOSE BIG SOFT PRETZELS – CART ‘B’ 300 Portage Ave. Feb 12/10 Feb 12/10

6/July/09 22/Oct/09
Non-Smokers Health Protection Act [C.C.S.M. c.N92]
Section 6.2
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to ensure
that no ashtray is placed or allowed to remain in any place
or area in which smoking is prohibited under this act.
$100.00
Red Top Restaurant
219 St. Mary’s Rd.
Red Top Restaurant 26/Jun/09 27/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(i)(a)
- Operator did fail to ensure dishes & utensils were
adequately sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher.
$278.00
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(7)(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to avoid
contamination.
$190.80
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street
She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 6(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to store
food in a proper manner.
$278.00

6/July/09 22/Oct/09
Non-Smokers Health Protection Act [C.C.S.M. c.N92]
Section 6.2
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to ensure
that no ashtray is placed or allowed to remain in any place
or area in which smoking is prohibited under this act.
$100.00
Red Top Restaurant
219 St. Mary’s Rd.
Red Top Restaurant 26/Jun/09 27/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(i)(a)
- Operator did fail to ensure dishes & utensils were
adequately sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher.
$278.00
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(7)(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to avoid
contamination.
$190.80
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street
She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 6(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to store
food in a proper manner.
$278.00

Winnipeg.ca - UD -Community Services Department

Before you go out to eat in Winnipeg, check this site to ensure that you are not eating at an unreliable restaurant that will make you get sick. These restaurants have failed to comply with the City's Health and Safety Bylaws:

Winnipeg.ca - UD -Community Services Department

At a glance:
6/July/09 22/Oct/09
Non-Smokers Health Protection Act [C.C.S.M. c.N92]
Section 6.2
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to ensure
that no ashtray is placed or allowed to remain in any place
or area in which smoking is prohibited under this act.
$100.00
Red Top Restaurant
219 St. Mary’s Rd.
Red Top Restaurant 26/Jun/09 27/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(i)(a)
- Operator did fail to ensure dishes & utensils were
adequately sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher.
$278.00
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 15(7)(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to avoid
contamination.
$190.80
Ocean King Restaurant
1800 Main Street
She Ching Wai 17/July/09 20/July/09
Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation MR
339/88R Section 6(a)
- Operator of a food service establishment did fail to store
food in a proper manner.
$278.00

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Cafe Talk Winnipeg: AlterNet: Rage Against Islam: the New Anti-Semitism

AlterNet: Rage Against Islam: the New Anti-Semitism

Cafe Talk Winnipeg: Real Old Guyana Calypso – Bill Rogers | Guyanese Online

Real Old Guyana Calypso – Bill Rogers | Guyanese Online

AlterNet: Were You Born on the Wrong Continent? Why You'd Probably Be Healthier and Wealthier in Germany

Dr. Beatrice Bruteau: A Song that Goes on Singing

AlterNet: Does Today's Liberated, Chaotic Family Work Better Than the 1950s Model?

There is no doubt that today's families and family life have drastically changed from the "good" old days. Back in those life was predictable. There was a set dinner time and bed time, life revolved around the breadwinner who was the head of the house in theory (in fact many women were undercover heads) but appearances had to be kept up. Today, families eat in front the TV, babysitters, daycares and camps, after-school activities relieve parents of a lot of their responsibilities for taking care of their children. But, is one better than the other. Read the article below and think about it for a moment?
AlterNet: Does Today's Liberated, Chaotic Family Work Better Than the 1950s Model?

Cafe Talk Winnipeg: Jamaica's Growing Violence Threatens Retiree Economy - WSJ.com

Jamaica's Growing Violence Threatens Retiree Economy - WSJ.com

Some Canadians save up their money throughout their working lives and expect a nice retirement to their warm countries of origin but sometimes going back is not that easy. Life is different and many live with the regret or making the move back - read this story about some couples who returned to retire in Jamaica

Jamaica's Growing Violence Threatens Retiree Economy - WSJ.com

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Cafe Talk Winnipeg: Celery, peaches and strawberries are the most contaminated by pesticides - Healthzone.ca

Celery, peaches and strawberries are the most contaminated by pesticides - Healthzone.ca

Cafe Talk Winnipeg: Which Fruits and Vegetables are the Least and Most Contaminated with Pesticides?

Which Fruits and Vegetables are the Least and Most Contaminated with Pesticides?

Girl, Get Me Started! » Stay Healthy: Science Shows Fear of Social Rejection Linked to Illness

An Updated Guide for Low-Carb Dieters - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Government of Canada Helps Develop Leadership Skills Among Immigrant Women and Girls - Gender and Migration Virtual Community

Migrant women in Ireland: Breaking the silence of genital mutilation - Gender and Migration Virtual Community

The Magnificent Migrants | Foreign Policy

Photo Essay: The Magnificent Migrants - Gender and Migration Virtual Community

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Enlighten yourself and others too

"Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don't try to figure anything out. Don't try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest." ~Tilopa

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Why Is the Food Industry Pumping Foods Dyes That Cause Cancer Into Our Food? | | AlterNet

AlterNet: Google Goes Totally "Evil" -- Wants to Destroy the Internet That Made It So Rich

Is there no end to greed? What is google trying to do? Make more money?

AlterNet: Google Goes Totally "Evil" -- Wants to Destroy the Internet That Made It So Rich

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Business hint - Manitoba Market - Go Grab it!

August 9, 2010

HALAL AND KOSHER BEEF MARKETS IN MANITOBA AN OPPORTUNITY WAITING TO HAPPEN: STRUTHERS
– – –
Research Confirms Local, National, International Consumer Demand

Taking advantage of new and growing specialized kosher and halal beef markets is an opportunity waiting to happen for Manitoba beef producers, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Stan Struthers announced today.

“A recently completed study by Interpoc Inc. clearly demonstrates there is a growing market for specialized beef products in Manitoba, Canada and internationally, driven by people who follow Jewish and Muslim religious food practices,” said Struthers. “This research also identifies the need for new suppliers and the potential for developing new halal and kosher products such as seasoned and marinated meats, hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages, beef jerky and deli meats.”

The total halal meat market in Canada is estimated at $214 million and the nationwide kosher beef market is calculated to be about $130 million. The study indicates a limited number of companies currently service the specialized halal and kosher demand in Canada, indicating there is room for more competition in this growing market.

“Unique processing and production requirements are necessary to meet halal and kosher specifications and often contacts are needed to enter the market supply chain,” said the minister. “Researchers have uncovered this growing market opportunity for Manitoba’s quality beef and MAFRI’s business development specialists can provide a valuable service of linking the two.”

These specialized products are expensive and are often only available frozen instead of fresh because of limited production and availability.

Part of the research focused on how to link stakeholders in the supply chain of halal and kosher beef production with sales channels in order to inquire about business opportunities, leads and prospective sales into the future. Struthers also stated that, while the study focuses on the opportunity for beef, similar substantial opportunities exist for lamb, goats and poultry.

“Improving access to fresh, kosher meat products fits into our strategy of encouraging greater Jewish connection for more members of our growing community,” said Bob Freedman, chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg.

“The Canadian Islamic Chamber of Commerce supports the findings of the MAFRI study on North American export opportunities for the halal meat industry,” said Dr. Asim Ashique, president of the chamber. “There is an attractive opportunity available for a Manitoba producer and we would support any company that steps up to serve the Muslim community with appropriately certified and reasonably priced high-quality halal meat products.”

The halal and kosher market study is available from MAFRI’s Livestock Knowledge Centre by contacting Mamoon Rashid at 204-945-7557 or at mamoon.rashid@gov.mb.ca.

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Sunday, August 08, 2010

Friday, August 06, 2010

Secrets of manifesting - try it and see if it works for you

http://www.manifestingvibration.com/manifesting/Pilgrim

AlterNet: Is a 500-Year Human Life Span Just Around the Corner?

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lawyer Lawsuit

Stabroek News - North Ruimveldt woman shot dead

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Campaigns - Guatemalan migrants

If this is the kind of contract Guatemalan migrant workers are asked to sign then there is a big problem in Canada because this sounds like slavery all over again. It is obviously a human rights violation. What are they saying that Canadians are cleaner that these people, or more human. Many immigrants might have something to say about the way Canadians live with their dogs and cats which sleep on their beds, live in their houses and carry around dog and cat hairs with them all over the place, yet no one ever question the cleanliness of Canadians but they do so to people who are different who come here to earn honest money to raise their children and feed their families, not be dehumanized and looked down upon. These are people not animals - it seems as if our values are skewed to give higher regard for animals than human beings. This is wrong and should not be a part of any contract that a human being has to sign:

Before they’re allowed to make our food, Guatemalan migrant workers have to sign a contract that orders them to:

“During your stay in Canada, you should only do the activities you are assigned to and should not distract yourself with any group or association”

“Reasons to exclude you from the program that will force you to pay your plane ticket: alcoholism, theft, lack of respect and sexual relations”

“Upon arrival at the farm, the employer will keep your passport for the duration of your stay in Canada”

“Use deodorant before the flight and every day you stay in Canada”

“Beware of having relations with women”

“In case you needed to go back to Guatemala before ending your contract, you will have to prove that you have a good reason. Even then, the employer can choose whether to hire you the next season”

“You should keep your hair short to avoid lice”
The dehumanizing terms of this contract were drafted by the Canadian agri-business employer group FERME and – more shockingly – the International Organization for Migration – an intergovernmental agency dedicated to “promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.” Check out this link

Campaigns - Guatemalan migrants

August 4, 2010
GRAND OPENING OF KILDONAN PARK OUTDOOR POOL MAKES A BIG SPLASH WITH MANITOBA FAMILIES
Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz today cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool, located at 2015 Main St., inside Kildonan Park.
“Manitoba is focused on promoting healthy, active lifestyles and improving the quality of lives for families, and today’s announcement builds on that commitment. This investment will provide better summer living for Manitobans,” Marcelino said.

“We are working hard to improve our recreational infrastructure and provide quality destinations for families to enjoy during our wonderful summers,” said Katz. “The new Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool will be a tremendous asset for the citizens in north Winnipeg and provide our young people with a positive and exciting summertime facility.”

The Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool is the city’s newest outdoor family play experience, located in beautiful Kildonan Park.
The amenity now includes a new beach-style entry, wading pool with 21 spray features, double helix slides, and an expanded sundeck with shaded seating and gathering areas. The facility also includes improved accessibility with two specialty change rooms.

The $3,140,220 expansion and renovation of the pool is a joint partnership between the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba. Through the Manitoba-Winnipeg Recreation and Leisure Infrastructure Program, the province is contributing $1,127,688 and the City of Winnipeg $1,691,532 in funding. The City of Winnipeg is contributing an additional $371,000 to the project.

Today’s announcement continues the important steps the Province of Manitoba is taking to support economic growth by investing $1.8 billion this year, into infrastructure to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

The pool is open daily, from Noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting, up to and including Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 6. Parking is free of charge at Kildonan Park.

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Upcoming Event - Hiroshima Day - August 6, 2010 - Memorial Blvd

Hiroshima Day in Winnipeg: August 6, 2010
WINNIPEG, August 3, 2010 – On Aug. 6, the 1945 nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be marked with a Lantern Ceremony at Memorial Park in Winnipeg. The keynote address will be given by MP Bill Siksay (Burnaby-Douglas) on a private members bill (C-447) now before Parliament for the establishment of a Department of Peace.
Date: Friday, August 6, 2010

Place: Memorial Park (by the fountain, York Avenue and Memorial Boulevard)
Time: Lantern making begins at 7:30 p.m.; speakers begin at 8:30 p.m.; lanterns will be launched at 9:15 p.m.
Speakers Lineup:
Welcome: to be announced
Letter of Greeting from Mayor Sam Katz: Glenn Michalchuk, Peace Alliance Winnipeg

Reading of the Mayor of Hiroshima’s Speech 2010: Lesley HughesFor a Department of Peace: Bill Siksay, MP (Burnaby/Douglas)
Reading of “The story of Sadako”: Terumi Kuwada, President of the National Association of Japanese Canadians

The Significance of the Lantern Ceremony: Terumi Kuwada, President of the National Association of Japanese Canadians
The annual commemoration of the Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombings is part of a world wide observance held to promote nuclear disarmament and world peace. In Winnipeg, the event is sponsored by the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Citizens Association, Peace Alliance Winnipeg, and Project Peacemakers.
Media Contact: For more information, or to arrange interviews, call Paul Graham at (204) 998-1162.

Background
In August, 1945, after 6 months of firebombing attacks on 67 Japanese cities, US President Harry Truman ordered the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9). The death toll was enormous – 140,000 in Hiroshima and 80,000 in Nagasaki by the end of 1945. Many more thousands died over the months and years to come from injuries and illnesses caused by radiation poisoning.

For many years, Winnipeggers have commemorated these tragedies and reaffirmed our commitment to peace and freedom from nuclear terror. We symbolize our commitment with a Lantern Ceremony.
The Lantern Ceremony is part of an ancient Buddhist Ceremony (O-Bon), that commemorates the lives of deceased loved ones. For many years around the world, this ceremony has been used on Hiroshima Peace Day to remember and embrace the memory of people who died because of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. During these ceremonies, participants are invited to design a lantern that represents their thoughts and feelings regarding personal losses, global concerns of peace, nuclear disarmament and any other issues relevant to keeping our planet safe.

Video of last year's Lantern Ceremony in Winnipeg: http://www.peacealliancewinnipeg.ca/2009/08/winnipeg-lanterns-for-peace-2009/
Sadako and a Thousand Paper Cranes

In addition to lanterns we will be making origami peace cranes to commemorate the story of “Sadako and a Thousand Paper Cranes.”
Sadako Sasaki, a young girl of 10 years old, became sick with leukemia from the effects of the atomic bomb in post war Japan. She believed in an ancient tale that if you made 1000 paper cranes, you would be granted a wish. She wished for good health.
She died before she completed making the cranes and her classmates completed the task for her.
Each year, thousands of paper cranes from all over the world adorn the statue of Sadako in the Hiroshima Peace Park in Hiroshima, Japan.
Bill C-447 – An Act to establish the Department of Peace

Bill Siksay, MP (Burnaby-Douglas) is the mover of Bill C-447 - An Act to Establish a Department of Peace. Seconded by Jim Karygiannis, MP (Scarborough-Agincourt ), the bill passed First Reading in the House of Commons, Sept. 30, 2009. Mr. Siksay will speak about this bill at the Lantern Ceremony.

You can read the full Bill in English and French, here: Bill C-447
The mandate envisioned for the Minister of Peace is to reinvigorate Canada’s role as a peacekeeper and peacebuilder as follows:
Develop early detection and rapid response processes to deal with emerging conflicts and establish systemic responses to post-conflict demobilization, reconciliation and reconstruction
Lead internationally to abolish nuclear, biological, chemical weapons, to reduce conventional weapon arsenals and to ban the weaponization of space
Implement the UN Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace (1999) to safeguard human rights and enhance the security of persons and their communities

Implement UN Resolution 1325 on the key role played by women in the wide spectrum of peacebuilding work
Establish a Civilian Peace Service that, with other training organizations, will recruit, train and accredit peace professionals and volunteers to work at home and abroad, as an alternative to armed intervention.
Address issues of violence in Canada by promoting nonviolent approaches that encourage community involvement and responsibility such as Restorative Justice, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Support the development of peace education at all levels including post-secondary peace and conflict studies
Promote the transition from a war-based to a peace-based economy.
More information of Bill C-447: http://www.departmentofpeace.ca/

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