A New Era Of Balanced Protection Begins For Tenants And Landlords

QUEEN'S PARK - The Residential Tenancies Act is now in force, beginning a new era of balanced protection for tenants and landlords, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Gerretsen said January 31, 2007.

"The Residential Tenancies Act, which takes effect today, ensures that Ontario's rental housing system works for everyone while keeping our rental housing market strong," said Gerretsen.

Under the act, the five-day default eviction process is eliminated, the annual rent increase guideline is now tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index and above guideline rent increases are based on real and necessary investment. The Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal has been renamed the Landlord and Tenant Board to reflect the intent and spirit of the legislation.

Information about the act, the Landlord and Tenant Board and service fee reductions is available at all Service Ontario outlets, Landlord and Tenant Board Offices, Publications Ontario and online at www.mah.gov.on.ca by clicking on Residential Tenancies.

"The Residential Tenancies Act fulfils the McGuinty government's commitment to provide tenants and landlords with real, balanced protection," added Gerretsen. "We are building stronger communities that offer a range of housing choices that meets the diverse needs of Ontarians."

Julie Perry, veteran yacht stewardess and author of The Insiders Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess says the pace of recent yacht construction will call for over 6,900 crew positions to be filled in 2007. Where cruise ships charge a broker fee of $2,000 to $3,000 to new hirees, the yachting industry doesn’t. And, with all expenses paid, a yacht crew position is all profit.

As a stewardess for yacht tours from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, Julie Perry learned life lessons, business training, virtually how to run a 5-star hotel afloat and gleaned advice from some of the world’s highest rollers. Perry’s got insider tips on everything from celebrity “yachters” to the job’s random perks to knowing where “the stateroom” is on a boat.

What does one learn as a yacht steward?

* How to manage a 5-star hotel – yacht crews need to be prepared for everything from specific diet needs to the smallest detail as hospitality professionals do in the world’s best hotels.

* On your Toes Problem Solving – you are working with the richest and some of the most eccentric people paying $25,000 to be on your boat for the day. There are no excuses for that price.

* Networking – Each yachting tour is hosting some of the world’s biggest dealmakers. Connections are made and sometimes office jobs secured, says Perry .

* Teamwork- a yacht is a tight space with no room for work grudges.

* Flexibility, Etiquette and Listening - people skills are perfected on a yacht crew.

* Let’s get Physical – yacht stewarding is a better workout than Tai Bo

* Stock tips: From Wall Street gurus to dignitaries, the privacy a yacht provides makes it an ideal location for many an insider meeting.

. Perry’s yachting experience has taken her to dozens of countries, working with staff from all over the world. Her choice to be a steward on a yacht opened doors and seas to this sheltered Midwesterner, so when she hears someone say they are going to waitress in Chicago – she says – why not do it on a yacht in the Greek Isles?

The 8-song Nothing Serious moves from Roy’s breathtaking and sensual Flugelhorn ballad “Trust” and the enveloping warmth of “The Gift” to a fierce waltz time swinger “Salima’s Dance”, a relentlessly winding study in melody from bassist D’Wayne Burno evocatively titled “Devil Eyes”, and a whirl through the magical changes of Branislau Kaper’s “Invitation”. Rounding out the stellar quintet are alto saxophonist Justin Robinson and drummer Willie Jones III.

Roy Hargrove has firmly established himself as among the premier players in jazz. Ever-stretching into more challenging and colourful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings. His fiery solos resulted in him winning the Downbeat Readers' Poll in 1995. He met Wynton Marsalis in 1987, when the trumpeter visited his high school, and impressed Marsalis, who let him sit in with his band. With the help of Marsalis, Hargrove was soon playing with major players including Bobby Watson, Ricky Ford, Carl Allen, and in the group Superblue. Hargrove attended Berklee (1988-1989), and released his first recording in 1990 at the age of 20. He has won two Grammy® Awards: 1997’s Best Latin Jazz Performance Grammy for Habana with his Cuban-based band Crisol and 2002’s Best Instrumental Jazz Album for Directions in Music, a three-way collaboration with Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker.

The Bad Plus is one of the most innovative and progressive jazz trios around, and represents the bridging of pop culture with the traditions of jazz. Reid Anderson (bass), Ethan Iverson (piano), and David King (drums) are rapidly developing a strong international following, continually bringing new audiences to the art form. Recent album Suspicious Activity tests limits of what a jazz trio can accomplish and what genuinely new music can actually sound like.

Tickets: $59.50 - $39. 50 – Call 416-872-4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office Massey Hall, Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 8 p.m.

Winter has finally arrived in Ontario and Quebec! Anyone in grade 5 or born in 1996 can ski or ride for free!

There is still lots of winter left and what better way to enjoy the season, then out skiing and snowboarding at some of Canada's great ski and snowboard areas! And Grade 5's can do it for free with the Grade 5 SnowPass! The Canadian Ski Council has been providing kids in grade 5 with free skiing and snowboarding for 10 years. This year we have already processed over 28,000 applications for the SnowPass program and we still have lots left, so apply today! Remember, there are still 2 to 3 months left of winter, so get outside and enjoy it!

These lucky 10 year old children from across Canada have the opportunity to ski or ride for free up to three times at each participating ski area in their region this winter and the SnowPass book also includes one day passes for next year, when the child is in Grade 6. For a list of participating ski areas, please visit www.snowpass.ca

Since the Grade 5 SnowPass program began 10 years ago, nearly 300,000 kids have taken part. Each year the popularity of the program builds - after all, what child (or parent) wouldn't jump at the chance for some free and exciting winter fun! One of the great things about the program is that it encourages children to stay active during the long Canadian winter. It's also a wonderful way to introduce kids to the sport, as many resorts offer discounted lessons and rentals to SnowPass booklet holders.

"Skiing and snowboarding are excellent ways to get kids outside and active in winter," says Colin Chedore, President of the Canadian Ski Council (CSC). "Skiing and snowboarding healthy and fun outdoor activities, and what's more, they're family sports that everyone can enjoy."

Applications for the Canadian Ski Council's Grade 5 SnowPass program are available online at www.snowpass.ca <http://www.snowpass.ca>, the newly redesigned SnowPass website. Once their application is processed by the CSC, children participating in the Grade 5 SnowPass program will receive a booklet that includes up to three ski-free coupons per ski area, and discounts on lessons and equipment rentals at participating ski areas. And remember, some participating areas also offer a bonus Grade 6 coupon that can be used next season.

Remember, this year anyone in grade 5 or born in 1996 can ski or ride for free!

The most recent peak in marriages occurred in 2000 when 157,395 couples took their vows, presumably choosing to marry at the start of the new millennium.

The crude marriage rate in 2003 stayed at its record low of 4.7 marriages for every 1,000 population. This was less than half the rate seen in the 1940s when the rate peaked at 10.9.

In 2003, Ontario and British Columbia became the first two provinces to legalize same-sex marriage.

However, data are available only for British Columbia because Ontario's marriage registration forms do not contain information allowing the type of marriage (opposite-sex, male and female same-sex marriages) to be identified.

Percentage of persons marrying in British Columbia, by place of residence, opposite-sex marriages, 2003
Place of residence	Males	Females	Total
	%
Same as the province or territory where the marriage occurred	89.0	89.7	89.4
Elsewhere in Canada	6.1	5.7	5.9
Outside of Canada	4.9	4.6	4.8
Not stated	0.0	0.0	0.0

Percentage of persons marrying in British Columbia, by place of residence, same-sex marriages, 2003
Place of residence	Males	Females	Total
	%
Same as the province or territory where the marriage occurred	36.9	41.8	39.6
Elsewhere in Canada	3.8	5.1	4.5
Outside of Canada	59.2	53.1	55.9
Not stated	0.0	0.0	0.0

Of the 21,981 marriages that occurred in British Columbia in 2003, 774, or 3.5%, were between people of the same sex. More than half (55.9%) of the people who entered into a same-sex marriage in British Columbia were not residents of Canada. On the other hand, only a small proportion (4.8%) of people marrying someone of the opposite sex in that province did not reside in Canada. In 2003, Canada was the only country in the world that allowed same-sex marriages between people who were not residents of its territory.

Female couples formed majority of same-sex marriages in British Columbia

Of the 774 same-sex marriages in British Columbia, 422, or 54.5%, were female couples and 352, or 45.5%, were male couples.

Over one-quarter (27.6%) of women who married another woman had previously been married, while 14.2% of the men who married another man had previously been married.

In British Columbia, people who married someone of the same sex had an average age at first marriage of around 13 years more than people who married someone of the opposite sex.

Thus, in British Columbia, the average age at first marriage (for same-sex couples) between men was 43.9 years, and for women it was 41.6 years. However, the average age at first marriage (for opposite-sex couples) was 31.0 years for men and 28.8 years for women.

The regions: Gain in marriages in only two provinces and the Yukon

The number of marriages increased in only the Yukon, Ontario and British Columbia. These are the two provinces in which same-sex couples have been allowed to marry since 2003.

In Ontario, the number of marriages increased by 1,870, or 3.0%, from 2002, while in British Columbia, there were 734 more marriages (+3.5%) and in the Yukon 15 more (+10.5%).

In all other provinces and territories, there was a decline.

Quebec's low crude marriage rate is due partly to the high proportion of cohabitation in this province. Data from the 2001 Census indicate that in Quebec, 29.8% of all couples lived common-law, compared to 11.7% in the rest of Canada.

In 2003, Canada's crude marriage rate at 4.7 marriages per 1,000 population was lower than that of its neighbour, the United States, where the rate was 7.5. However, it was practically the same as that of several European countries, notably France, Austria and Germany, which had a rate of 4.6 in 2003.

Continuing rise in the average age at first marriage

Single people are getting married at an increasingly later age.

In 2003, in Canada (excluding Ontario), the average age of persons marrying for the first time (to someone of the opposite sex) was 30.6 years for men and 28.5 years for women. In 2002, in Canada (excluding Ontario), it was 30.4 years for men and 28.3 years for women.

The data for Canada (including Ontario) from 1973 to 2002 indicate that the average age at first marriage of newlyweds, who married someone of the opposite sex, gradually rose among men and women. In 1973, the average age at which men (25.2 years) and women (22.8 years) married for the first time was about five years lower than in 2003. This gradual rise in the average age at first marriage is largely due to couples cohabiting and delaying marriage.

Large gap in the average age at first marriage among the provinces

Among the provinces, excluding Ontario, the average age of the bride and of the groom at first marriage (opposite-sex couples) was highest in Quebec and lowest in Saskatchewan.

The average age of grooms in Quebec (31.9 years) was 2.6 years higher than that observed in Saskatchewan (29.3 years). The average age of brides in Quebec (30.4 years) was 3.4 years higher than that of brides in Saskatchewan (27.0 years).

Three-quarters (75.2%) of marriages in Canada were performed in a religious ceremony. The vast majority (98.3%) of marriages in Ontario were performed by a member of the clergy, the highest proportion in Canada. The lowest proportions were in British Columbia (41.0%) and the Yukon (26.6%).

Note to readers

For the first time, this release includes information on same-sex marriages. Following provincial court rulings in 2003, vital statistics registries in Ontario and British Columbia started registering marriages of same-sex couples.

Marriage statistics by sex are not available for Ontario as the province does not identify whether a marriage is opposite-sex, male same-sex, or female same-sex, or the sex of the person getting married. Any national marriage statistics presented by sex for 2003 exclude Ontario data.

Michelin One Star Chef Riccardo Camanini to visit Stratford January 22-26, 2007

Startford - Known for his unique interpretation of the regional cuisine Lombardy, Chef Camanini will share his expertise with students of the Stratford Chefs School during his stay in Stratford, Ontario from January 22 - 26, 2007.

“We are delighted to welcome Chef Camanini to the School. Italian cuisine, one of the major world cuisines, is considered to be one of the “founding cuisines” in our Canadian culture. Today, the Italian influence is widespread in our cooking and restaurant practice. Experiencing this regional cuisine first hand will be of great benefit our students and faculty” says Eleanor Kane, the School’s Co-Founder and Director. “Camanini’s focus on buying and cooking seasonally is in keeping with the School’s own philosophy, and is captured beautifully in the stunning dishes which he creates.”

During his formative training, Riccardo Camanini gained grounding in French classical cuisine and method by training in some of the finest restaurants in Paris: at Lucas Carton, Taillevent, Restaurant Vernet and La Grande Cascade.

For each of the five evenings at the School, Chef Camanini has created menus based on dishes from his restaurant at Villa Fiordaliso. Each course will be carefully matched with wines from various Italian wine producers and dinners are prepared and served by second-year students of the School. Dinners are open to Dinner Club members and the public. For reservations, please call (519) 271-7380.

Established as a private, non-profit educational institution in 1983, The Stratford Chefs School is the only culinary institute in Canada operated by working restaurant professionals. Its curriculum remains in step with the changing market, developments in the restaurant business and emerging innovations in cuisine.

Sleep is the forgotten factor in good fitness; only 10 per cent of Canadians consider it critical

TORONTO - We're all familiar with the standard New Year's resolution of getting more fit. And true to form, according to a new survey by the Better Sleep Council Canada, three quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians say they plan to improve their physical fitness in 2007. But why do so many resolutions fail? In part because Canadians are too tired to recognize one the most important factors in reaching their fitness goals: proper sleep.

The Better Sleep Council Canada study found a mere ten per cent of Canadians think good sleep is critical to fitness, yet nearly one-third (30 per cent) admit that a "lack of energy" is the greatest barrier to improving their fitness. This year, the Better Sleep Council Canada reminds Canadians about the importance of sleep on their overall health.

"Canadians need to get into bed to keep fit," says Dr. Stacy Irvine, Chiropractor and Fitness Expert, on behalf of the Better Sleep Council Canada. "Our bodies repair themselves during deep sleep, so after any kind of physical activity - from running the Boston Marathon to gardening or walking around the block - sleep recovery is just as important as the activity itself."

During sleep Human Growth Hormone, which contains natural anti-aging, growth and repair abilities, is released. Natural immune system modulators also rise while sleeping, helping our bodies fight off the viral infections, colds, flus and respiratory tract infections that slow us down.

Adds Irvine, "Regular exercise releases endorphins that relieve stress, and the physical exertion helps our bodies crave rest for a more deep restful sleep. The benefits of sleep and fitness are reciprocal."

Sleep - the easy answer

When it comes to being physically fit, Canadians are trying various options. According to the study, one-quarter (25 per cent) belong to a gym or health club and half (50 per cent) of Canadians own some kind of fitness or sports apparel, or equipment. But sleep is still the first step to being fit.

"One of the most important pieces of fitness equipment in our homes is actually our bed," says Dr. Irvine. "You can have all the sports equipment and spandex you want, but without a good night's sleep you won't have the energy to exercise and accomplish your goals. What you sleep on affects the quality of both your sleep and recovery from physical activity every night."

<< Canadians' attitudes toward fitness

- The majority of Canadians (58 per cent) believe regular exercise is critical to overall fitness; 22 per cent say diet, while only 10 per cent say sleep and eight per cent say stress management is key;
- Sixty-four per cent say time is the greatest barrier to improving their fitness; sixteen per cent of Canadians say it is spending the extra money;
- 33 per cent of women say energy is a barrier to better fitness; versus 27 per cent of men
- Homemakers have the least energy for exercise; 44 per cent list this as their greatest barrier to fitness, compared to 30 per cent nationally;
- Those who are most likely to have a gym membership are: Canadians aged 25-34 (38 per cent), employed Canadians (28 per cent), those making over $100,000 (38 per cent) and those who are single (31 per cent versus 23 per cent of married Canadians)

The Better Sleep Council Canada offers these tips to improve your sleep and fitness:

- A good workout begins the night before. Get a proper night's sleep to get the energy you need to exercise to your full potential the next day.
- Normalize your sleep-wake patterns - try going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
- Avoid taking naps in the afternoon or after exercising. They can interfere with your ability to sleep at night.
- Allow yourself time to wind down: avoid strenuous exercise within three hours of bedtime.
- If your exercise/sport (like late-night hockey) reduces your hours of sleep or throws off your sleeping patterns, make up for that lost time by getting more hours of sleep the next day, or as soon as possible.
- Work around your schedule: if you're an early riser, try doing some physical activity before you start your day.
- Make time for exercise in your busy schedule. Try to incorporate 30 minutes of activity into your personal routine every day, from walking to gardening; increase your fitness level with physical activity such as a gym workout at least three times per week.

It may be time for a new mattress if:
- You wake up with pain, stiffness or soreness (unrelated to a workout!)
- You are not sleeping as well as you were a year ago
- Your lifestyle or body has changed significantly since you bought your mattress
- You had your best night's sleep somewhere other than in your own bed
- Your mattress shows visible signs of wear and tear, including stains, soils, tears or sagging
- Your mattress has outlived its effective comfort life (eight to 10 years) >>

Guide to Sleep and Fitness

Canadians can visit www.bettersleep.ca for a two-page Sleep and Fitness Guide, along with many other general tips on how to get a better night's sleep.

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-Discover why new appliances are so much different from older models- and what that means when it’s time for repairs.

With the Appliance Handbook, when you have problems with an appliance you simply look up the type of appliance, find the complaint that matches your problem and follow the solution. In many cases, the solution is so simple you won’t even have to open up your toolbox.

Schmidt also offers keen insights about changes in your daily chores that will save you money. For example, he strongly advises cutting back on the amount of soap you use. “No one believes they use too much soap,” says Schmidt. “The fact is almost everyone does. You do not need to see suds to get proper cleaning.” The Appliance Handbook gives a simple test to find out if you’re using too much soap in your dishwasher and/or your washer—and the book explains the impact all that extra soap can have on your appliances.

So if you’re interested in saving money on service calls and improving the longevity of your household appliances, the Appliance Handbook for Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand, can be the saving grace for your wallet and your washer. “The average homeowner has at least three major household appliances in their home,” says Schmidt. “So they can save money by knowing some of the key things a service technician knows.”

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Paperback: 70 pages
Publisher: Authorhouse, 2006

The landscape in Canada's rural regions may be agricultural, but the human dimension certainly is not, according to a new study by Statistics Canada.

Only a small share of Canada's rural population — and that in most Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries — benefits directly from policies aimed at supporting the agricultural sector. Consequently, there is only a weak demographic overlap between the population that is involved in agriculture and the wider rural population.

The study, which used census data and the territorial database of the OECD, compared the population and employment characteristics in rural regions of Canada and selected OECD countries.

Within rural regions of Canada, barely 1 out of every 10 workers were employed in agriculture. This was identical to the average share for all OECD countries combined.

In Canada's rural regions, employment in mining, manufacturing, utilities and construction increased by 1% a year on average throughout the 1990s. This put Canada in sixth place among the OECD countries in the study.

In Canada, 71% of the agricultural work force resided in predominantly rural regions. The Canadian share, the fourth highest of all the countries in the study, was higher than the average of 53% across all OECD countries.

This study was based on a presentation to an OECD workshop on the coherence of agricultural and rural policy in October 2005. The workshop paper was recently published by the OECD.

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WATERLOO -- After painting the Mennonite way of life, local artist Peter Etril Snyder will try his hand at portraying something a bit older -- a dinosaur.

As part of the University of Waterloo's 50th anniversary celebrations, Snyder will spend the next two months painting an eight-foot by eight-foot mural of parasaurolophus dinosaurs for UW's Earth Sciences Museum at a vacant store in Waterloo Town Square. The space, donated courtesy of First Gulf Development Corp., will be called the UWaterlooSAURUS Store.

The artist will work on the mural during the week. Visitors will be able to view his progress and chat with Snyder and people from the museum on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"We hope that parents will bring their children to view the changes made to the mural each week and participate in some of the hands-on activities, dinosaur painting, fossil fish dig and rock critter making," said Peter Russell, curator of the museum. The presentations will be suitable for children and adults.

Parasaurolophus is one of the dinosaur replicas purchased in 1982. The museum recently received a missing back leg funded by museum donors and a grant from the Canadian Geological Foundation.

Russell said the donors attended a special dinner in support of the project last April at the museum's March Networks exhibit atrium on campus. "Peter Etril was part of this group and said he was open to the idea of painting a mural."

Snyder's mural will be installed in the March Networks exhibit atrium in March. A keynote speaker from Alberta will give a public lecture on dinosaurs at UW in late March.

Activities organized for January at the UWaterlooSAURUS Store include:

* Jan. 6 -- Presentation on dinosaurs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

* Jan. 13 -- Presentations for children making rock critters. The presentations will be held 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

* Jan. 20 -- Presentation on fossils and dinosaurs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event provides free shark teeth for visitors.

For details of the store's activities, visit www.uwaterloosaurus.uwaterloo.ca.

Photographs showing weekly progress will be posted on the website, together with the winning entries of a dinosaur art contest for young visitors.

The University of Waterloo, which opened on July 1 in 1957, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of events throughout 2007. UW has adopted the Spirit of Why Not? as its anniversary theme. Based on a line by George Bernard Shaw, the theme reflects the spirit of aspiration that has propelled UW to date and will continue to drive the university in the coming decade.

If Shakespeare were alive today, what would his beer of choice look and taste like? Sleeman Breweries has a pretty good idea; it has just brewed a special new beer in honour of the Bard and the regional “Shakespeare — Made in Canada” festival.

“The Bard’s Beer” was officially tapped Janyuary 4, 2006 during a special event held at the Shakespeare Arms pub and restaurant in Guelph. The new draft beer will be available at local pubs and restaurants during the festival’s duration, January through May, with proceeds going to support the festival.

“Sleeman Breweries is very pleased to support the ‘Shakespeare — Made in Canada’ festival and has produced a limited edition ale for the event that was inspired by this storied period in history,” said Ed McCallum, director of brewing and development for Sleeman’s four breweries.

“Beer and Ale was an integral part of everyday life in Shakespeare’s time. In fact, Shakespeare's own father was a conner or ale-tester. I think he would approve of this brew,” said McCallum, who has been in the brewing industry for more than 30 years and is a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.

The “Shakespeare — Made in Canada” festival is in honour of the Sanders portrait — believed by many to be the only image of Shakespeare painted while he was alive — coming to the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (MSAC) for a six-month exhibition. In celebration, U of G, the City of Guelph, the Stratford Festival, Guelph Arts Council, and MSAC have teamed up to promote a series of regional cultural events.

“The Sanders portrait may have been painted in England centuries ago, but it’s truly a Canadian treasure,” said president Alastair Summerlee. “The exhibit and festival are community efforts and support like what we are receiving from Sleeman’s today is crucial to the endeavour. So by buying a pint of ‘The Bard’s Beer,’ people are helping bring this national gem to Guelph.”

The Sanders portrait has been in Canadian Lloyd Sullivan’s family for more than 400 years and was once stored under his English grandmother’s bed. It is thought to depict the Bard at age 39. Sullivan inherited it from his mother in 1972. It’s believed that Shakespeare sat for an ancestor of Sullivan's, an unknown actor and painter called John Sanders, in 1603. The portrait has been confirmed by forensic studies to date from around 1600.

The Sanders portrait was the subject of the 2001 book Shakespeare's Face. It's also the signature image of U of G's Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Project (CASP), which has the largest and most complete website in the world dedicated to showing the playwright's cultural influence on Canada and is headed by Guelph English professor Daniel Fischlin.

In addition to the MSAC exhibit, the five-month-long festival will include theatrical and musical performances, a speakers' series and children's educational programs.

A full listing of events is available online.

The backdrop is the late 1970’s. Jim is a Vietnam Veteran with a haunting past. He grew up in a world where men made their livings and lost their lives at the helm of a boat. After serving in Vietnam, he makes a name for himself on Wall Street. But financial success isn’t enough to fill the voids of his empty life. Disenchanted, he heads to the Bahamas for a fishing tournament at a client’s request. Much to his surprise, his love of fishing isn’t the only thing that resurfaces—so does his first true love; with her husband in tow.

In a quest to win the tournament, Jim also faces a much more daunting challenge—can he win back the love of his life? Out on the open water, Jim realizes this deep sea tourney is about more than catching the biggest fish. Will he walk away a winner on all fronts?

With descriptions so vivid that you can practically taste the salt air, The Tournament weaves a compelling story that highlights the struggles of the human soul. Whether you’re an Old Salt whose arms, hands and shoulders have been brutalized by the strength and power of a Blue Marlin as it thrashes, bucks and fights on the line; or if you’re a land-hugger who’s never even set foot on a boat, you’ll find yourself caught up in the storyline.

Canadians have established regular patterns of physical activity, but are less proactive with their financial fitness

WINNIPEG - New research released January 3, 2007 shows that non-retired Canadians overwhelmingly say their physical health is better than their financial health (67 per cent) - and many may be relying on continued good health to enable them to keep working during their retirement years.

From 'no-carb' diets to the increasing demand for herbal medications and natural products, Canadians' desire for a healthier lifestyle is manifesting itself in most aspects of daily life. Food companies and restaurants are stepping up health and nutrition initiatives to meet consumer demand for healthier products. And, in addition to eating well, 7 in 10 Canadians claim they have established a regular pattern of physical activity, according to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute.

But less than 5 in 10 are proactive with their financial fitness - only 46 per cent of Canadians consult an advisor for help with managing their finances, according to the national poll conducted for Investors Group by Decima Research.

"Canadians are increasingly focused on improving their physical fitness, but it is equally important to establish healthy habits to ensure sound financial fitness," said Debbie Ammeter, Investors Group's Vice President of Advanced Financial Planning Support. "Physical health and financial health are not mutually exclusive - both are essential to longevity and a prosperous future."

Canadians counting on good health to work in retirement

Many Canadians may be counting on their good physical health to support their intention to work in retirement. The poll found that 58 per cent of all working Canadians plan to do some sort of paid work in retirement, while only 23 per cent of current retirees surveyed did the same after they retired. Canadians in the "baby-boom" generation have the strongest intentions to remain in the workforce, with 65 percent of respondents in the 45-64 age group saying they plan to do some sort of work in retirement.

But working Canadians may want to pay mind to the lessons learned by retired Canadians. While only 8 per cent of non-retired Canadians say they have a health condition that might prompt them to retire earlier than they would prefer, 21 per cent of retired Canadians said they encountered a health condition that required them to retire early.

"As we age, health and other complications can come into play. It is critical to remember that you may not be able to work as long as you hope or plan to," cautioned Ammeter.

Working in retirement about more than money

The majority of working Canadians (56 per cent) agreed that they think they would not have enough money to live on if they stop working entirely, but maintaining social connections and gaining new experiences also appear to be on the minds of Canadians as they envision their retirement lifestyle. Thirty per cent of survey respondents said the opportunity to maintain connections with other people was a benefit of working in retirement.

The research showed interesting gender differences: Men are more likely to say the satisfaction of making a contribution/having something to do is the greatest benefit of working in retirement (46% vs. 26% of women), while women are more driven by the desire for social connection to continue working in retirement (37% vs. 26% of men). Women were also more likely to say money is an important motivator for working in retirement (34% vs. 28% of men). In addition, women are more likely to say their physical health is better than their financial health (70% vs. 64% of men).

"While work in retirement is certainly a great way to maintain and enhance social connections, we prefer the decision to be a choice rather than a necessity. Having a financial plan for retirement can help ease the pressure as well as help make choices that best suit each individual," added Ammeter.

Planning for the money you want

The research found that the higher their household income, the more likely Canadians are to work with a financial advisor. "Professional financial advice is not something reserved for the wealthy," advised Ammeter. "You do not just use an advisor to manage the money you've got; you work with an advisor to plan for the money you want."

The research confirmed that financial planning isn't being done until late in the game. While Canadians on average say they think they'll retire at age 61, forty-two per cent of retired respondents say they did not start thinking seriously about retirement until after age 50. "But late is better than never," added Ammeter. "There are still important decisions to be made that will benefit from advice - decisions around pensions and accessing retirement income in a tax effective way, for example."

And it appears the proof is in the pudding. Research shows advisors are seen to be adding tremendous value - 76 per cent of those who are not retired and 80 per cent of those who are retired said working with an advisor has helped them be more prepared for a comfortable retirement.

Government programs more important for retirees

When it comes to funding their retirement, Canadians are overwhelmingly counting on RRSPs and government pensions as a source of income, but those currently in retirement are counting more on government programs. Canadians are also relying on employer-sponsored pensions, but many are lacking knowledge about their plans. Of those with a plan, 51 per cent of non-retired and 45 per cent of retired respondents did not know if their plan was defined benefit or defined contribution.

"Now more than ever, Canadians are charged with being engineers of their own long-term financial security," said Ammeter. "Professional advice and advance preparation for retirement are key."

The Decima data were gathered between October 20th and October 30th, 2006, through Decima eVox, the company's large national online panel. Results are based on a sample of 2,170 Canadians, and the corresponding margin of error is 2.2%, 19 times out of 20.

Come and celebrate art on campus! Set up your easels, dust off your watercolours, pick up your cameras....

From now until February 12, the Robert Langen Art Gallery is accepting entries for its annual, non-juried student, staff and faculty art exhibition.

Not sure what you have to offer?
Past shows have featured original artwork from a wide variety of mediums including:

acrylic
watercolour
pen and ink
sculpture
textile
printmaking
metal work
photography.

Event info:
2007 Exhibition Sponsor - The Laurier Bookstore
February 28 - March 10, 2007
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12-5 p.m.
Free admission
Opening Reception - Wednesday, February 15, 4-5 p.m.

A committee of students will be helping to plan and present this diverse show, which highlights emerging, enthusiastic and established artists. First-time exhibitors are always welcome, so take advantage of this chance to share your work!

The closing reception on Thursday, March 8, 4-5 p.m. will provide the opportunity to meet the artists and be part of this one-of-a-kind campus event.

Entry forms and guidelines are available at:

The Robert Langen Art Gallery, John Aird Centre
Fine Arts Studio, 65 Lodge Street
Fine Arts Office, 202 Regina, R-106
Academic Events Office, Arts Building, 2C1
Entries will be limited to two works per person.

For more information, contact Suzanne Luke, Curator, at 884-0710, ext. 3801, or by e-mail at sluke@wlu.ca.

AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire:

1. "Volver" _ There's just something magical about the pairing of Pedro Almodovar and Penelope Cruz. The Spanish master provides her with the most complex role of her career, and she gracefully anchors one of his most emotionally engaging works yet. As a middle-class wife and mom, Cruz deals with everything from murder to the return of her deceased mother to making an impromptu lunch for 30 people. She's sexy, fiery, funny, earthy, wise and ultimately empowered. A great film about strong women from a man who loves and appreciates them.

2. "The Queen" _ Helen Mirren rightfully has been the main recipient of praise for her subtle, stinging and eventually sympathetic portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II during the week after Princess Diana's death. It's the performance of the year and she will win the Oscar. But many other parts help make this machine hum: Stephen Frears' intimate direction; Peter Morgan's wry, observant script; and a knockout supporting turn from Michael Sheen as Tony Blair. An intelligent, surprising, relevant film.

3. "Half Nelson" _ Its inner-city setting could have inspired an overly feel-good film, but director Ryan Fleck and co-writer Anna Boden present the material with a bracing realism that keeps it raw and grounded. Ryan Gosling is mesmerizing as a charismatic junior-high teacher by day and a crack addict by night whose separate lives begin bleeding dangerously into each other. Shareeka Epps is astonishingly assured as the student who provides an unexpected path toward redemption.

4. "House of Sand" _ Everything and nothing happens in this emotionally arresting, visually dazzling epic. Birth and death, hope and disappointment, scientific discovery and endless solitude _ it all transpires on the sandy northern edge of Brazil, where three generations of women fight to survive, played by two actresses of amazing versatility. Director Andrucha Waddington brings out the best in real-life mother and daughter Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres.

5. "United 93" _ Paul Greengrass' brave, bold recreation provokes a rare physical reaction. By now you know what's going to happen: that hijackers will take over a United Airlines flight from Newark to San Francisco on 9/11, and that passengers will rush the cockpit and struggle to conquer them right until the Boeing 757 nose-dives into a Pennsylvania field. Still, it's impossible not to feel engrossed with every fiber in your being. It's pure, raw filmmaking: respectful but free of melodrama.

6. "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" _ There's a wonderfully kinetic energy about this documentary, which is part concert film, part impromptu comedy show. Highlights are the thunderous performances from acts like Dead Prez, the Roots and Kanye West, but in between there's Chappelle being Chappelle _ riffing, singing, joking with neighbors and strangers on the street, uniting black and white, young and old at his packed, rainy Brooklyn party.

7. "Little Miss Sunshine" _ With their story about a family of losers flailing in a society obsessed with winning, directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris have come up with no stereotypes, no self-consciously quirky indie-movie cliches. These are real people, all hiding behind something, all trying to be someone they're not, until they realize after being crammed together for 48 hours that they're fine just the way they are. Steve Carell, Alan Arkin, Greg Kinnear and Abigail Breslin all shine.

8. "The Last King of Scotland" _ This is not hyperbole. This is how good Forest Whitaker is: He actually makes you feel sorry for Idi Amin. Under the direction of documentarian Kevin Macdonald, making his feature debut, Whitaker gets plenty of room to demonstrate the vastly contradictory facets of the larger-than-life Ugandan dictator. You feel as if you are there and can see how easy it might have been to be seduced by this charismatic character who also happened to be a cold-blooded killer.

9. "Venus" _ "He was gorgeous," a woman remarks upon seeing a photo of a young Peter O'Toole. He IS gorgeous still, at 74, as a rakish British stage actor who enjoys one last fleeting romance (sort of) with a crass, much younger woman who teases and taunts him but reminds him what it's like to feel like a man, to feel alive. Director Roger Michell's film (written by Hanif Kureishi) dazzles the mind with its dry, wicked wit, but in the end, it also breaks your heart.

10. "Casino Royale" _ All those naysayers who questioned the selection of Daniel Craig as the new James Bond have been duly silenced. He's raw, reckless and intense in this prequel, which sheds new light on the iconic character by showing his darker side. Martin Campbell's direction is both fluid and explosive, and the sultry Eva Green is no mere Bond girl. This isn't just the rejuvenation of a flagging franchise, it's a high-voltage jump start. The year's best blockbuster.

LOS ANGELES - Concert tours by the Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand and country duo Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were among the top-grossing tours in North America in 2006, helping drive ticket revenue to a record $3.6 billion, according to figures released Thursday by Pollstar, the industry trade magazine.

Concert receipts for the top 100 tours of the year totaled $2.33 billion, up 12.6 percent from last year.

Fans purchased 37.9 million tickets to the top 100 concert tours, compared with 36.3 million in 2005, according to Pollstar.

The average ticket price increase, which amounts to $4.57, was similar to the increase seen between 2004 and 2005.

The Rolling Stones‘ "A Bigger Bang" tour, which actually began in the fall of 2005, led all other concert tours this year with $138.5 million in gross receipts, Pollstar said. The average Stones ticket was $136.63. The tour sold about 1.01 million tickets.

The tour by McGraw and Hill brought $88.8 million in gross receipts, with the average ticket selling for $80.92.

Country crooner Kenny Chesney ‘s tour led all others in the number of tickets sold with 1.13 million. His tour pulled in $66 million in gross receipts, with the average ticket going for $58.34.

Among the other acts that ended the year in the top 25 by sales receipts were Coldplay, The Who, Dave Matthews Band, Shakira and Bon Jovi.

Men, more than women, associate the Holiday Season with happiness whereas for the retirees, it is often seen as a period of loneliness

MONTREAL - According to the results of the AXA Retirement Scope's 3rd wave, a study of 11,590 persons carried out in 16 countries, Canadians will initially wish health (69%), than happiness (52%) and love (35%) during the Holiday Season.

Peace wishes are more widely spread in the countries of Southern Europe and Asia than in Canada and in all English speaking countries. Canada is within the international average with regard to happiness wishes, and on top of the international list with regard to love wishes. However, Canadian retirees prefer peace (37%) rather than love wishes (32%), compared to Canadians who are working (actives).

The people polled associate almost unanimously (87%) the Holiday Season with happiness. This is even truer for men (93%) than for women (85%). It is however interesting to find that actives associate the Christmas and New Year Holiday Season with a period of excitement and stress more than retirees. 74% of actives vs. 58% of retirees see this period as a time of excitement, and 38% of actives vs. 23% of retirees see it as a time of stress. This difference could be attributable to the fact that retirees have more time to organize everything, and that polled people who have children associate more frequently the Holiday Season with stress (61%) than those who do not (39%).

In addition, the study revealed that many Spanish retirees (31%) live a more solitary life during the Holiday Season, followed by Italian retirees (22%). Canada comes fourth with 14% of retirees who associate the Christmas and New Year Holiday Season with a period of solitude. Overall, retirees feel more solitary during the Holiday Season than the actives.

The AXA Retirement Scope

The AXA Retirement Scope is an international study whose objectives are exploring and understanding the attitudes of the population towards retirement and comparing its image to its reality.

The study, whose sample includes both actives and retirees, was carried out among 11,590 persons in 16 countries, from August 14 to September 10, 2006, by a consortium of research companies led by the GFK Group and represented by CROP in Canada. The analyzed countries are as follows: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherland, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore. The overall results of this study will be presented during the month of January 2007.

OTTAWA - The Honourable Minister of Health Tony Clement is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elinor Wilson as President, and Dr. John Hamm as Chairperson of the new federal agency Assisted Human Reproduction Canada. The Minister also appointed eight additional members to this inaugural Board of Directors of the Agency.

Dr. Wilson has held senior management positions in a number of health-related non-government and government organizations, and most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Public Health Association. For many years she served in different senior management capacities with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and also spent two years with Preventive Health Services at Health Canada. Dr. Wilson has extensive experience participating on international and national boards.

"Dr. Wilson has impressive management experience and solid health science background, and she has consistently displayed vision and sound judgement. These professional and personal attributes make her well-suited for her responsibilities as President," said Minister Clement.

Dr. Hamm is a physician with over 30 years of practice in rural Nova Scotia. A lifetime of community involvement and advocacy for improved health care led him to a second career in public service. Elected as a Member of the Nova Scotia Legislature in 1993, Dr. Hamm served as Premier of Nova Scotia from 1999 to 2006.

"Throughout his professional life, Dr. Hamm has proven himself to be a strong and flexible leader, with an ability to bring resolution to challenging issues," said Minister Clement. "I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to accept this important role."

Also appointed to the Board are: <<

- Dr. Joseph Ayoub, Hemato-oncologist, Hôpital Notre-Dame, and Professor, McGill University, Montreal;

- Dr. Francoise Baylis, Professor (bioethics) and Canada Research Chair, Dalhousie University;

- Roger Bilodeau, Lawyer, Ottawa;

- Dr. Albert Chudley, Medical Director of the Genetics and Metabolism Program, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, and Professor, University of Manitoba,

- Theresa Kennedy, Vice President, Corporate Communications, ResVerlogix, British Columbia;

- Dr. David Novak, Professor of Jewish Studies, University of Toronto;

- Dr. Suzanne Rozell Scorsone, Director of Research and Senior Communications Consultant, Archdiocese of Toronto;

- Barbara Slater, Policy Consultant, Ontario.

"This impressive group of individuals represents a rich diversity of experience and perspectives. I am confident that this Board, under the solid leadership of Drs. Wilson and Hamm, will carefully address the many complex issues associated with assisted human reproduction to meet our responsibilities under the legislation," said Minister Clement.

Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) was established in Vancouver on January 12, 2006, to administer and enforce the Assisted Human Reproduction Act which became law in March 2004. Its mandate is to protect and promote the health and safety, human dignity and human rights of Canadians who use or are born of assisted human reproduction technologies, and to foster ethical principles in relation to assisted human reproduction and other related matters under the Act. The agency becomes operational with a Board of Directors now in place.

The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Agency, including licensing of activities controlled under the Act, advising the Minister on matters relating to assisted human reproduction, and approving the Agency's goals, operational policies and budget.

Backgrounders and Biographical Notes

Assisted Human Reproduction Canada

Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) was established in Vancouver on January 12, 2006, to administer and enforce the Assisted Human Reproduction Act which became law in March 2004. The Act prohibits unacceptable activities such as human cloning, protects the health and safety of Canadians who use or are born from the use of assisted human reproduction, and it places controls over research involving the in vitro embryo.
AHRC is a federal regulatory agency that will oversee the area of assisted human reproduction (AHR) in Canada.
It will be governed by a board of directors consisting of up to 13 members who will reflect a range of backgrounds and disciplines to achieve a broad representation and varied perspectives on AHR-related issues and research.
AHRC becomes operational when a president and board of directors are in place. AHRC's mandate will include the following authorities:
Issue, renew, amend, suspend, or revoke licenses for AHR procedures or research using in vitro embryos;

- Inspect AHR clinics and research laboratories to ensure health and safety;

- Collect, manage and analyze health reporting information related to controlled activities;

- Monitor and evaluate national and international developments related to AHR and other issues related to the Act;

- Consult with individuals and organizations within Canada and internationally;

- Provide information to the public and to the professions regarding AHR and other matters to which this Act applies, and regarding risk factors associated with infertility;

- Provide advice to the Minister on assisted human reproduction and other matters to which the Act applies.

The Agency is separate from Health Canada, and will report to Parliament through the Minister of Health. The Minister of Health, through Health Canada, will retain responsibility for developing policy and regulations with respect to assisted human reproduction.

Board of Directors

Assisted Human Reproduction Canada

The Agency will be governed by a board of directors consisting of up to 13 members, including the President and the Chairperson. The Board will be responsible for the overall management of the Agency, including:

- approval of the Agency's goals, operational policies and budget;

- decisions related to licensing for AHR procedures or research using in vitro embryos;

- evaluation of the Agency's performance;

- provision of advice to the Minister on assisted human reproduction and other matters related to the Act or on any matter referred to the Agency by the Minister.

The Board will consist of members who reflect a range of backgrounds and disciplines, ensuring a variety of perspectives while addressing complex issues and meeting responsibilities under the legislation. The Board will meet at least twice a year in Canada and board members will be subject to the Conflict of Interest clause of the Act.
To ensure ongoing links with federal and provincial policy makers and to respect the importance of health policy implications regarding AHR and related research, one observer representing the federal government and one observer representing the provincial/territorial governments are entitled to attend board meetings and speak to any matter under consideration.

Biographical Notes of Board Members

Dec 21, 2006, 10:15 a.m.

Dr. Elinor Wilson

Dr. Wilson has a Master of Health Sciences from McMaster University, and a Ph.D. in Administration Management from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following early training and practice in nursing, and a term as Director, Professional Services at the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Dr. Wilson moved into a number of increasingly responsible positions with the Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada. She also worked at Preventive Health Services in Health Canada for two years on an executive exchange, to increase the public health capacity particularly with respect to national issues in prevention. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Public Health Association, responsible for managing an operating program and project budget in excess of $15 million, and for building relationships with stakeholders, members, partners and donors across the public, private and NGO sectors. Her professional activities are numerous, including Chair of the Research and Science Committee at the Health Charities Council of Canada, and member of the Institute of Population and Public Health Advisory Board at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. She was formerly Vice President of the World Heart Federation, Chair of the Chronic Disease and Health Surveillance Working Group, and member of the WHO Expert Advisory Group on Global Cessation Policy. Dr. Wilson has experience working with academia, government, non-government and the private sectors, and at the international, national and provincial levels. Dr. Wilson has published extensively on a variety of public health issues including women's health.

Dr. John Hamm

Dr. John Hamm obtained a B.Sc. at the University of King's College and graduated in Medicine from Dalhousie University, both in Halifax. He was a family doctor for 30 years and was involved in a number of professional organizations. He was President of the Nova Scotia Medical Society, President of the College of Family Physicians of Nova Scotia, and President of Aberdeen Hospital medical staff. Dr. Hamm entered politics and was first elected to the provincial legislature in 1993. He became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia in 1995 and formed a government in 1999. When his Progressive Conservative government was reduced to a minority government in 2003, John Hamm displayed his talent for flexibility and came to agreement with the opposition on a number of sensitive issues. He also negotiated an off-shore resources agreement with Ottawa. Throughout his professional life, Dr. Hamm has been a strong advocate for improved health care in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

Roger Bilodeau

Mr. Bilodeau received an L.L.M. from the Duke University (North Carolina) in 1987. He has been appointed by the New-Brunswick government as a member of the national roster of panellists to hear and decide complaints under the Agreement on Internal Trade. At Heenan Blaikie, he is a practising lawyer, and his areas of interest include civil and constitutional litigation, government and public policy issues. Throughout his career, Mr. Bilodeau acquired an expertise in legal issues, public policy and public sector management as well as a sound knowledge of Canadian legal, judicial and political systems. Mr. Bilodeau has taught and practiced in several areas of law, including ethics and professional responsibility. He was Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General for the province of New Brunswick from 1999 to 2003 and participated in several New Brunswick Deputy Minister and ministerial committees and working groups on various issues and policy matters.

Theresa Kennedy

Ms. Kennedy received her Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Communications from the University of Calgary in 1990. She is currently VP Corporate Communications for biotechnology firm ResVerlogix in British Columbia. Ms. Kennedy is a senior member of Canada's biotechnology community. She was National Communications Manager for the Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network, helped launch two biotech companies and was Executive Director of the British Columbia Biotechnology Alliance. While at Hill & Knowlton, Ms. Kennedy worked with clients that included US and Canadian biotechnology companies both large and small. In addition, she has been engaged by a variety of international federal governments to provide strategic counsel on key issues including stem cell technology.
Ms. Kennedy is a member of BIOTECanada's National Communications Committee and was Chair of the National Biotechnology Week for 2004 and 2005, and is a member of the Advisory Committee of Canadian Gene Cure Foundation.

Barbara Slater

Ms. Slater received a Masters in Health Sciences from the University of Toronto and has a Bachelor in Pharmacy. She is currently on contract with the Kingston Public Health Unit. Her professional work is focused primarily on public health and infectious disease issues. She has extensive knowledge of women's and children's health, genomics, and assisted human reproduction. As a former Manager of Health Sciences Policy Unit in the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, she provided input and direction on the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, including in-depth analysis of implications of the Act across the sector. Ms. Slater was Co-ordinator of Women's Health at the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and Program Manager at the Bay Centre for Birth Control. She has extensive experience in the field of biotechnology and new emerging technologies, both nationally as Chair of the FPT Working Group on Genomics and Health, and internationally through her work for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Ms. Slater has written and published on a variety of subjects including privacy issues of assisted human reproduction, women's and children's health issues, genomics, health technology, and ethics and abortion.

Dr. Albert Chudley

Dr. Chudley is Medical Director of the Genetics and Metabolism Program with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and is a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Manitoba in 1974. He also has certifications in pediatrics, clinical genetics and medical genetics. His clinical and research interests are in the areas of dysmorphology; the recognition, delineation and prevention of birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal solvent exposure; the causes of mental retardation, developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders; prenatal diagnosis, gene mapping and gene discovery. He has been a consultant to the Manitoba and Alberta governments in issues related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) and is a former member of Health Canada's National Advisory Committee on FASD. He has written several chapters in books on the subject of birth defects and genetics, and has co-authored a book on birth defects and is section editor for an international journal on genetics and molecular medicine, Clinical Genetics. Dr. Chudley has served on several university and hospital committees, community, church and national professional society boards.

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