God's desire for us is that we should be filled with the Holy
Spirit. As we are filled with the Holy Spirit we will be more
effective in serving the Lord and will enter into a new
relationship of intimacy with Him.
Friday, December 30, 2011
In 1942, Our Lady miraculously appeared in a Mississippi prison, and asked a condemned murderer to become Catholic. What happened next is remarkable
Claude Newman was an African American man who was born on
December 1, 1923 to Willie and Floretta (Young) Newman in
Stuttgart, Arkansas. In 1928, Claudes father Willie takes Claude
and his older brother away from their mother for unknown reasons,
and they are brought to their grandmother, Ellen Newman, of Bovina,
Warren County, Mississippi.
December 1, 1923 to Willie and Floretta (Young) Newman in
Stuttgart, Arkansas. In 1928, Claudes father Willie takes Claude
and his older brother away from their mother for unknown reasons,
and they are brought to their grandmother, Ellen Newman, of Bovina,
Warren County, Mississippi.
The Peach and the Coconut Part 12 - Resolving the Problems Growth Produces
Growth is exciting but always creates problems that need to
be overcome. As we continue to grow as a church how do we look to
overcome those problems? Today Simon resumes The Peach and The
Coconut series and looks at Genesis 26:12-25 to see how Isaac
resolved problems caused by growth. The sermons page of the Kerith
website (www.kerith.co.uk) also contains 2 growth charts, 2 quotes
from CS Spurgeon and a link to the Kerith Finances webpage
containing 2 2011 budget charts that Simon uses during his
talk
be overcome. As we continue to grow as a church how do we look to
overcome those problems? Today Simon resumes The Peach and The
Coconut series and looks at Genesis 26:12-25 to see how Isaac
resolved problems caused by growth. The sermons page of the Kerith
website (www.kerith.co.uk) also contains 2 growth charts, 2 quotes
from CS Spurgeon and a link to the Kerith Finances webpage
containing 2 2011 budget charts that Simon uses during his
talk
2011's Top 10 Reasons for Hope
CatholicVote.org's Annual Top 10 Reasons for Hope from 2011.
Our true hope, of course, is in Christ alone. But we live in a
world of events, people, and stories that manifest this hope. Our
list is made up of news events, people, or significant developments
that inspired us from this past year.
Our true hope, of course, is in Christ alone. But we live in a
world of events, people, and stories that manifest this hope. Our
list is made up of news events, people, or significant developments
that inspired us from this past year.
Jonah's Journey
God called Jonah to Nineveh but before he got there he went
on a journey firstly of running away from God and then in
repentance to God. Then only after he preached to Nineveh, did
Jonah's journey end when he ran into God. Whilst Jonah journeyed -
God remained the same - unchangeable, rich in grace mercy and
full of love - this is our God!!
on a journey firstly of running away from God and then in
repentance to God. Then only after he preached to Nineveh, did
Jonah's journey end when he ran into God. Whilst Jonah journeyed -
God remained the same - unchangeable, rich in grace mercy and
full of love - this is our God!!
Telling Our Story
Looking at how Jesus used stories to teach, Catrina
encourages us all to tell our stories. Our motivation is that in
telling our story, we stand strong for God; overcome the devil in
our lives; and draw others closer to their own salvation in Jesus.
The pictures that Catrina talks about can be seen on the November
2011 Sermons page of the Kerith website.
encourages us all to tell our stories. Our motivation is that in
telling our story, we stand strong for God; overcome the devil in
our lives; and draw others closer to their own salvation in Jesus.
The pictures that Catrina talks about can be seen on the November
2011 Sermons page of the Kerith website.
Identity in Christ
Who are you? What is your identity? In this talk Tabitha
looks at a variety of verses and points to answer these questions
and take a deeper look into why it is so important to know who we
are in Christ.
looks at a variety of verses and points to answer these questions
and take a deeper look into why it is so important to know who we
are in Christ.
Christmas, the Prequel
Looking at John 1:1-5 and Isaiah 9:1-7 Lee takes a look at
the birth of Jesus in view of God's eternal plan not only for this
world but also for us as individuals.
the birth of Jesus in view of God's eternal plan not only for this
world but also for us as individuals.
Still Going Strong
I often refer to the results of The Energy Resources
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
A preview of ten big Vatican events planned throughout 2012
The Vatican already knows that 2012 will be full of events,
traveling, canonizations and key anniversaries.
traveling, canonizations and key anniversaries.
Do you have a heresy checklist? Here's one...
Perhaps the best way to learn the truth about the person and
natures of our Lord Jesus Christ is to learn how the ancient
heresies got in wrong. Here is a basic checklist about Docetism,
Arianism, Nestorianism, and others, to help you along the
way.
natures of our Lord Jesus Christ is to learn how the ancient
heresies got in wrong. Here is a basic checklist about Docetism,
Arianism, Nestorianism, and others, to help you along the
way.
Elephant in the Church - Suffering
Today as part of our Elephant in the Church series Simon
looked at the complex issue of suffering and asked the question "If
God is all powerful, and God is all loving, then why do bad things
happen to good people?". He read from various passages including
Matthew 16: 21-28, looking at what Jesus has to say and to teach us
about the answer to this age old question.
looked at the complex issue of suffering and asked the question "If
God is all powerful, and God is all loving, then why do bad things
happen to good people?". He read from various passages including
Matthew 16: 21-28, looking at what Jesus has to say and to teach us
about the answer to this age old question.
Elephant in the Church - Other Religions
Today continuing our Elephant in the Church series, Sola
Osinoiki read Acts 17:22-31 from the Amplified Bible and spoke on
the subject "Other Religions - Is Jesus the only way?". During the
talk his wife Kunbi read from Matthew 10:33-35 and then spoke of
her conversion from Islam without ever having met another
Christian.
Osinoiki read Acts 17:22-31 from the Amplified Bible and spoke on
the subject "Other Religions - Is Jesus the only way?". During the
talk his wife Kunbi read from Matthew 10:33-35 and then spoke of
her conversion from Islam without ever having met another
Christian.
Elephant in the Church - Euthanasia
This was the last of our Elephant in the Church series. Simon
looked at the subject of Euthanasia, the intentional killing by act
or omission of a person whose life is felt not to be worth living.
He read Judges 9:52-54, 2 Samuel 1:6-10,14-16, Exodus 20:13,
Genesis 9:6, Matthew 5:21-25 and stressed that every single person
is loved and valued by God.
looked at the subject of Euthanasia, the intentional killing by act
or omission of a person whose life is felt not to be worth living.
He read Judges 9:52-54, 2 Samuel 1:6-10,14-16, Exodus 20:13,
Genesis 9:6, Matthew 5:21-25 and stressed that every single person
is loved and valued by God.
The Peach and the Coconut Part 6 - Reaching Out To Others - Compassion
Simon continues our series on The Peach and The Coconut. This
week he looks at God's call on His people not just to be recipients
of His blessing, but also to be a force and a voice for both
justice and mercy in the world - to be a church that would be
missed in society if it ceased to exist.
week he looks at God's call on His people not just to be recipients
of His blessing, but also to be a force and a voice for both
justice and mercy in the world - to be a church that would be
missed in society if it ceased to exist.
The Peach and the Coconut Part 4 - Grace and Truth
Jesus was described by the apostle John as being full of
grace and truth. Its so easy to be full of truth become
legalistic, or full of grace become sentimental, but being a
peach community requires a combination of the two. Being a peach
community not only changes how we treat broken people from outside
our community, but also how we treat people within the community
when they mess up. We must be a church of the second chance.
Starting DVD, Amandas story quotation all available on Kerith
website.
grace and truth. Its so easy to be full of truth become
legalistic, or full of grace become sentimental, but being a
peach community requires a combination of the two. Being a peach
community not only changes how we treat broken people from outside
our community, but also how we treat people within the community
when they mess up. We must be a church of the second chance.
Starting DVD, Amandas story quotation all available on Kerith
website.
The Peach and the Coconut Part 9 - Peachy Charismatics (2)
As the next part of the Peach and the Coconut series Simon
looks at what it means for us to be peachy charismatics, including
how this impacts our Sundays gatherings, how we move in prophecy
and how we spot wolves.
looks at what it means for us to be peachy charismatics, including
how this impacts our Sundays gatherings, how we move in prophecy
and how we spot wolves.
The Peach and the Coconut Part 13 - Justice and Mercy (2)
Today our guest speaker is Ben Cooley who heads up Hope for
Justice. Tonight he talks more about Human Trafficking stating
Jesus is in the habit of taking down giants. He uses Gideon to
highlight that one man plus the power of God equals victory every
time no matter what the odds. There are 5 things we need to do:
pray, be confident, use our skills, get involved give. The
world needs us we can be the solution with God. He shows 2
videos that are available under the sermons pages of the Kerith
website.
Justice. Tonight he talks more about Human Trafficking stating
Jesus is in the habit of taking down giants. He uses Gideon to
highlight that one man plus the power of God equals victory every
time no matter what the odds. There are 5 things we need to do:
pray, be confident, use our skills, get involved give. The
world needs us we can be the solution with God. He shows 2
videos that are available under the sermons pages of the Kerith
website.
Pray In the Moment
It's so easy to walk away rather than pray for someone in
need - then and there. Luke 8:42- 48 is an example of how Jesus met
a woman in a crowd and healed her - in the moment. Maybe it could
be for you standing in the queue in Sainsburys or waiting for a
meeting to begin. GOD BUILT US FOR COMMUNITY so it is no surprise
he wants us to pray in community. WHEN God gives us the opportunity
(and he will) we are encouraged to step up and 'Pray in the
moment'.
need - then and there. Luke 8:42- 48 is an example of how Jesus met
a woman in a crowd and healed her - in the moment. Maybe it could
be for you standing in the queue in Sainsburys or waiting for a
meeting to begin. GOD BUILT US FOR COMMUNITY so it is no surprise
he wants us to pray in community. WHEN God gives us the opportunity
(and he will) we are encouraged to step up and 'Pray in the
moment'.
Don't Be Afraid of The Dark
God is in the darkness as well as the light. In 'dark' times,
we can learn about ourselves and more importantly, about God. It's
often in the dark that we find the treasures that are in
Jesus.
we can learn about ourselves and more importantly, about God. It's
often in the dark that we find the treasures that are in
Jesus.
The Old Testament Part 8 - David
After the baptisms at the 7pm service, Liam Parker continues
our series on the Old Testament. We need to remember that doing
life by ourselves can never be as powerful as doing life with God.
Liam takes a new perspective on our relationship with God... Are
you letting God play the piano with you or are you just stealing
his stage?
our series on the Old Testament. We need to remember that doing
life by ourselves can never be as powerful as doing life with God.
Liam takes a new perspective on our relationship with God... Are
you letting God play the piano with you or are you just stealing
his stage?
The Old Testament Part 7 - Jacob
Today Simon continues our series on the Old Testament looking
at the life of Jacob. Although he was born and raised as a
deceiver, God still chose him and loved him as he was, but also
loved him enough not to leave him as he was.
at the life of Jacob. Although he was born and raised as a
deceiver, God still chose him and loved him as he was, but also
loved him enough not to leave him as he was.
The Old Testament Part 13 - Hospitality
Today Simon continues our series on the Old Testament looking
at the story in Genesis 18 of Abraham welcoming three visitors and
we learn four lessons about us showing hospitality as a
community.
at the story in Genesis 18 of Abraham welcoming three visitors and
we learn four lessons about us showing hospitality as a
community.
The Old Testament Part 15 - Gideon: Which Filter Are You Looking Through?
Have you ever considered how dramatically filters can change
the way we see things? Through the story of Gideon, we can learn
how God wants us to move from looking at life through the filters
which distort our view of the assurance God has put on our lives,
to seeing them in the way that God sees them.
the way we see things? Through the story of Gideon, we can learn
how God wants us to move from looking at life through the filters
which distort our view of the assurance God has put on our lives,
to seeing them in the way that God sees them.
The Old Testament Part 20 - David: Building the Temple
Research (and the Bible) tells us that satisfaction in life
is not found in status or possessions but in finding meaning and
purpose. Today, continuing our series on the Old Testament, Simon
looks at David's preparations to build the temple to see how we can
build lives of meaning and purpose.
is not found in status or possessions but in finding meaning and
purpose. Today, continuing our series on the Old Testament, Simon
looks at David's preparations to build the temple to see how we can
build lives of meaning and purpose.
The Waiting Game
Today our speaker is Rachel Hickson, who also spoke at our
Real 2011 conference over the weekend. This morning she speaks
about how we handle the waiting game, when things in our life are
not working out as expected, or are delayed. Patience is the key
and together with Perseverance, are the keys for breakthrough. She
expands on the importance of being Patient with our Promises,
Patient with Imperfect People and Patient in Tough
Circumstances.
Real 2011 conference over the weekend. This morning she speaks
about how we handle the waiting game, when things in our life are
not working out as expected, or are delayed. Patience is the key
and together with Perseverance, are the keys for breakthrough. She
expands on the importance of being Patient with our Promises,
Patient with Imperfect People and Patient in Tough
Circumstances.
A New Creation
Born Again Christians dont have the best reputation and are
sometimes portrayed as a different type of Christian to the normal.
Yet if we look at the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in
John 3 there is no distinction between Christians and Born Again
Christians. When we commit ourselves to follow Jesus, we all
experience the complete transformation that Jesus described as like
a new birth. When we do, everything changes and we are born into a
new identity, a new family, a new kingdom a new cause.
sometimes portrayed as a different type of Christian to the normal.
Yet if we look at the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in
John 3 there is no distinction between Christians and Born Again
Christians. When we commit ourselves to follow Jesus, we all
experience the complete transformation that Jesus described as like
a new birth. When we do, everything changes and we are born into a
new identity, a new family, a new kingdom a new cause.
The Old Testament Part 21 - Why Did Abraham Pray?
God speaks to Abraham "you will be the father of nations".
One problem is he has no heir. Abraham pleads with an inevitability
mindset that a maid's son Ishmael might be the heir-but the stakes
are high. The yet to be born promised son Isaac is the forerunner
of Jesus. God's mind is set.
One problem is he has no heir. Abraham pleads with an inevitability
mindset that a maid's son Ishmael might be the heir-but the stakes
are high. The yet to be born promised son Isaac is the forerunner
of Jesus. God's mind is set.
How He Loves Us
Sola Osinoiki and Charlee Buzzard preach today on the love
that Jesus has for us all. Using John 11:1-5 as their text they
look at the life of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha and how
Jesus showed his love to them. This they say is a signpost for us
in the church to day to understand How Jesus loves us all. During
the talk, part of a video of Kim Walker is shown. If you would like
to watch the whole video, pause the podcast and watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoC1ec-lYps
that Jesus has for us all. Using John 11:1-5 as their text they
look at the life of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha and how
Jesus showed his love to them. This they say is a signpost for us
in the church to day to understand How Jesus loves us all. During
the talk, part of a video of Kim Walker is shown. If you would like
to watch the whole video, pause the podcast and watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoC1ec-lYps
Healing
Liam encourages and challenges us in our faith for healing.
He tells stories, reads about miracles in the Bible and teaches us
some practical lessons about healing. All these things are designed
to help equip and push us as a church to have a hunger for healing
the sick.
He tells stories, reads about miracles in the Bible and teaches us
some practical lessons about healing. All these things are designed
to help equip and push us as a church to have a hunger for healing
the sick.
Doing Life Well Part 1 - Rhythm of Life
Today Simon looks at how God wants us to have lives
characterised by rest, starting with rest for our souls. At the end
the worship band performed Lifesong by Casting Crowns. Listen to it
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQD7rSTnxM
characterised by rest, starting with rest for our souls. At the end
the worship band performed Lifesong by Casting Crowns. Listen to it
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQD7rSTnxM
Doing Life Well Part 2 - Start to Stop
Today we looked practically at how we can find rest in our
day, rest in our week and rest in our year.
day, rest in our week and rest in our year.
Pride, Humility and Grace
"Draw near to God and he will draw near to you" is the most
incredible invitation and promise. Through the passage in James 4
Helen looks at how grace and humility open the door for us to draw
near to God in worship. The pictures about a fish out of water that
Helen talks about can be seen on the November 2011 Sermons page of
the Kerith website.
incredible invitation and promise. Through the passage in James 4
Helen looks at how grace and humility open the door for us to draw
near to God in worship. The pictures about a fish out of water that
Helen talks about can be seen on the November 2011 Sermons page of
the Kerith website.
Marys Obedience
Using the story of Mary, Becca talks about how obedience to
Gods plan can bring blessing, both to others and to
ourselves.
Gods plan can bring blessing, both to others and to
ourselves.
Your Feelings Vs God's Truth
You dont FEEL your way into good behaviour, you BEHAVE your
way into good feelings!
way into good feelings!
Personal Space
Our personal space belongs to God our creator. It was
purchased with His amazing love. Inevitably our reflections on Gods
love make us aware of its constancy enormity. We are
overwhelmed humbled by it, realising how short we fall of His
standards of commitment. Gods love brought Jesus to earth to die
rise from the dead so we can enjoy Gods friendship. His love
challenges provokes us to think how to react to something so
deep incredible. Love to which only total surrender is an
adequate respons
purchased with His amazing love. Inevitably our reflections on Gods
love make us aware of its constancy enormity. We are
overwhelmed humbled by it, realising how short we fall of His
standards of commitment. Gods love brought Jesus to earth to die
rise from the dead so we can enjoy Gods friendship. His love
challenges provokes us to think how to react to something so
deep incredible. Love to which only total surrender is an
adequate respons
St. Thomas Becket, Sinner and Saint
Born in 1118 to parents of some means, Beckets life from the
start was of some notable difference when compared to that of the
other St. Thomas, Thomas More. Whereas Mores parents were careful
never to encourage in their son any sort of profligate tendency,
Thomas Becket became very used to the good life early. His parents,
though, died when he was twenty-one, and since he had no trade or
employment even though he was already in his twenties, his means
had been seriously diminished says Fr. Butler. This part of St.
Thomas story reminds me too much of the youth of today who, well
into their thirties in some cases, live at home for lack of
initiative in a particular avocation. Wealth can have a stultifying
effect on the will, a truth that bears itself out in the life of
St. Thomas.
start was of some notable difference when compared to that of the
other St. Thomas, Thomas More. Whereas Mores parents were careful
never to encourage in their son any sort of profligate tendency,
Thomas Becket became very used to the good life early. His parents,
though, died when he was twenty-one, and since he had no trade or
employment even though he was already in his twenties, his means
had been seriously diminished says Fr. Butler. This part of St.
Thomas story reminds me too much of the youth of today who, well
into their thirties in some cases, live at home for lack of
initiative in a particular avocation. Wealth can have a stultifying
effect on the will, a truth that bears itself out in the life of
St. Thomas.
Top 10 things I've learned about sacred music
Ten years ago, I knew next to nothing about Catholic music. I
knew that something was not right in the parish music program. I
had some sense that the fix for the problem was somewhere in our
history and tradition, somewhere in some dusty books somewhere, and
the answer surely had something to do with preconciliar practice. I
intuited this just because the Second Vatican Council represented
something like a gigantic shift, and older people reinforced this
to me with harrowing stories of living through the turbulent
times.
knew that something was not right in the parish music program. I
had some sense that the fix for the problem was somewhere in our
history and tradition, somewhere in some dusty books somewhere, and
the answer surely had something to do with preconciliar practice. I
intuited this just because the Second Vatican Council represented
something like a gigantic shift, and older people reinforced this
to me with harrowing stories of living through the turbulent
times.
If Mary is the Mother of Jesus, why isn't the Holy Spirit called his father?
St. Matthew makes it very clear that Mary is truly the Mother
of Jesus, and this is affirmed also in the other Gospels many times
over. Throughout the Gospels and in the Churchs Tradition, Mary is
called the Mother of Jesus. Indeed, we know that (because Jesus is
one divine person) Mary is truly said to be the Mother of God.
However, given that Mary is the Mother of Jesus with respect to his
humanity, why do we not call the Holy Spirit the Father of
Jesus?
of Jesus, and this is affirmed also in the other Gospels many times
over. Throughout the Gospels and in the Churchs Tradition, Mary is
called the Mother of Jesus. Indeed, we know that (because Jesus is
one divine person) Mary is truly said to be the Mother of God.
However, given that Mary is the Mother of Jesus with respect to his
humanity, why do we not call the Holy Spirit the Father of
Jesus?
Remember: It's still Christmas. Unwrap the gift of holy silence this week...
The silence of which we sing so wistfully at Midnight Mass,
is at an all-time premium at Christmas; it is so difficult to find
a silent night, let alone sit within one and become immersed in it,
that the possibility of a seasonal soothing of the hearta quieting
of the grief of the worldseems the stuff of illusion and
myth.
is at an all-time premium at Christmas; it is so difficult to find
a silent night, let alone sit within one and become immersed in it,
that the possibility of a seasonal soothing of the hearta quieting
of the grief of the worldseems the stuff of illusion and
myth.
Two Chinese bishops, persecuted by Communists and ignored by the West, recognized as 'Illustrious Unknown' for 2011
At the end of the year, many magazines and Websites publish a
list of people who made the news in 2011 one way or the other.
Usually, they are people from the world of politics or culture;
sometimes, groups are recognised. For instance, this year Time
Magazine picked protesters as Person of the Year, the young people
of the Arab spring and the demonstrators of the world.
list of people who made the news in 2011 one way or the other.
Usually, they are people from the world of politics or culture;
sometimes, groups are recognised. For instance, this year Time
Magazine picked protesters as Person of the Year, the young people
of the Arab spring and the demonstrators of the world.
The Son of Mary - Cause of our Joy
What Child is this? When we look to the Babe, the son of
Mary, we behold the illuminating warmth of the Father's heart in
the dark coldness of our fragile existence. Christian contemplation
clings to this Light which darkness cannot overcome. The radiant
Star which draws us through nights, shadows and voids we do not
understand, He Himself is the way to the heavenly homeland into
which the Father yearns to welcome us.
Mary, we behold the illuminating warmth of the Father's heart in
the dark coldness of our fragile existence. Christian contemplation
clings to this Light which darkness cannot overcome. The radiant
Star which draws us through nights, shadows and voids we do not
understand, He Himself is the way to the heavenly homeland into
which the Father yearns to welcome us.
Should Catholic Sex Abuse Documents Be Withheld from Courts?
Thats a very good question, isnt it? How many times during
the course of various sex abuse news cycles have we read about
lawyers using various legal maneuvers to try to keep official,
confidential documents pertaining to priestly sex abuses cases out
of the hands of courts? These instances only reveal what scoundrels
both the lawyers are*and* their clients. I mean, the *only* reason
to try to keep a document out of the courts hands is if you have
something to hide, and that shows that you are acting in bad faith,
trying to stop justice from being done.
the course of various sex abuse news cycles have we read about
lawyers using various legal maneuvers to try to keep official,
confidential documents pertaining to priestly sex abuses cases out
of the hands of courts? These instances only reveal what scoundrels
both the lawyers are*and* their clients. I mean, the *only* reason
to try to keep a document out of the courts hands is if you have
something to hide, and that shows that you are acting in bad faith,
trying to stop justice from being done.
Christmas still beats porn, but only barely
Porn is one of the most searched for things on the internet,
as disgusting as it is. But, according to such search trends,
people still love Christmas more than pornat least for a few days a
year. Every year around this time there is a peak where more people
are searching for Christmas than for porn. And this year, though
some thought porn would finally reign, Christmas managed to just
barely nose out our unquenchable thirst for porn yet again - for a
day or so.
as disgusting as it is. But, according to such search trends,
people still love Christmas more than pornat least for a few days a
year. Every year around this time there is a peak where more people
are searching for Christmas than for porn. And this year, though
some thought porn would finally reign, Christmas managed to just
barely nose out our unquenchable thirst for porn yet again - for a
day or so.
Declassified documents show how Pope John Paul II tried to end Irish inmates' 1981 hunger strike
Declassified British documents reveal the extent to which
Pope John Paul II tried unsuccessfully to intervene to end a 1981
hunger strike by Catholic prisoners in a British jail in Northern
Ireland. The documents claim that, after the pope sent a special
envoy, the leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
prisoners, Bobby Sands, was willing to suspend the fast just days
before he died. The offer was conveyed to the British authorities
by the pope's secretary, Irish Msgr. John Magee, whom Pope John
Paul dispatched to persuade the prisoners to call off the hunger
strike.
Pope John Paul II tried unsuccessfully to intervene to end a 1981
hunger strike by Catholic prisoners in a British jail in Northern
Ireland. The documents claim that, after the pope sent a special
envoy, the leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
prisoners, Bobby Sands, was willing to suspend the fast just days
before he died. The offer was conveyed to the British authorities
by the pope's secretary, Irish Msgr. John Magee, whom Pope John
Paul dispatched to persuade the prisoners to call off the hunger
strike.
Top 10 under-covered Vatican stories (plus a bonus feature)
By now, it's an "All Things Catholic" tradition to run down
the top under-covered Vatican stories of the year. The idea is not
to flag the year's most celebrated events or personalities, because
plenty of other news agencies do that. Rather, I try to lift up
storylines that otherwise flew below radar but that were actually
fairly important. If I were compiling a list of the biggest Vatican
stories of the year, for instance, the beatification of Pope John
Paul II on May 1 would probably be near the top. Yet it doesn't
make the cut as an "under-covered" event, because it's hard to
believe anybody who picked up a newspaper in May 2011, or who
watched TV that day, could have missed it. Similarly, a document
from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on reform of the
international economy, as well as the Vatican's diplomatic spat
with Ireland, both were important stories, but they were hardly
overlooked.
the top under-covered Vatican stories of the year. The idea is not
to flag the year's most celebrated events or personalities, because
plenty of other news agencies do that. Rather, I try to lift up
storylines that otherwise flew below radar but that were actually
fairly important. If I were compiling a list of the biggest Vatican
stories of the year, for instance, the beatification of Pope John
Paul II on May 1 would probably be near the top. Yet it doesn't
make the cut as an "under-covered" event, because it's hard to
believe anybody who picked up a newspaper in May 2011, or who
watched TV that day, could have missed it. Similarly, a document
from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on reform of the
international economy, as well as the Vatican's diplomatic spat
with Ireland, both were important stories, but they were hardly
overlooked.
New Numbers Backing Positive Economic Impacts
As my readers know, Ive been on the road for the past three
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
The TEAM Principle - Podcast 3
In the third edition of the Setting the Record Straight
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
Still Going Strong
I often refer to the results of The Energy Resources
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Exciting News for the Oil Sands Developers Group
June 1st will be an exciting day at the Oil Sands Developers
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
New Numbers Backing Positive Economic Impacts
As my readers know, Ive been on the road for the past three
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
Humbled and Honoured
This month, Alberta Venture came out with Albertas 50 Most
Influential People of 2011 list and I was truly honoured to be
selected as one of the recipients. In the past, this list has
included prominent Albertans including Premier Ed Stelmach, Ron
Liepert and OSDGs current Executive Director, Ken Chapman. This
year is no different with people such as Stephen Harper, Patrick
Daniel and Elizabeth Cannon. The list is quite diverse with
individuals of every age and from various sectors and industries
all with one commonality; making Alberta a great place to call
home. My life in Alberta has provided me with many opportunities to
benefit this province as well as an industry that I so strongly
believe in. The article went as far as to title me an Oil Sands
Evangelist as I spend my time criss-crossing the continent in an
effort to spread affection for the oil sands. I have not found it
difficult at all to get involved with, and promote, an industry
that benefits so many. I consider my time well spent and a
contribution to my own personal growth. I am very appreciative of
this acknowledgement and Im humbled to be named among the group
that was chosen.
Influential People of 2011 list and I was truly honoured to be
selected as one of the recipients. In the past, this list has
included prominent Albertans including Premier Ed Stelmach, Ron
Liepert and OSDGs current Executive Director, Ken Chapman. This
year is no different with people such as Stephen Harper, Patrick
Daniel and Elizabeth Cannon. The list is quite diverse with
individuals of every age and from various sectors and industries
all with one commonality; making Alberta a great place to call
home. My life in Alberta has provided me with many opportunities to
benefit this province as well as an industry that I so strongly
believe in. The article went as far as to title me an Oil Sands
Evangelist as I spend my time criss-crossing the continent in an
effort to spread affection for the oil sands. I have not found it
difficult at all to get involved with, and promote, an industry
that benefits so many. I consider my time well spent and a
contribution to my own personal growth. I am very appreciative of
this acknowledgement and Im humbled to be named among the group
that was chosen.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Exciting News for the Oil Sands Developers Group
June 1st will be an exciting day at the Oil Sands Developers
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
Humbled and Honoured
This month, Alberta Venture came out with Albertas 50 Most
Influential People of 2011 list and I was truly honoured to be
selected as one of the recipients. In the past, this list has
included prominent Albertans including Premier Ed Stelmach, Ron
Liepert and OSDGs current Executive Director, Ken Chapman. This
year is no different with people such as Stephen Harper, Patrick
Daniel and Elizabeth Cannon. The list is quite diverse with
individuals of every age and from various sectors and industries
all with one commonality; making Alberta a great place to call
home. My life in Alberta has provided me with many opportunities to
benefit this province as well as an industry that I so strongly
believe in. The article went as far as to title me an Oil Sands
Evangelist as I spend my time criss-crossing the continent in an
effort to spread affection for the oil sands. I have not found it
difficult at all to get involved with, and promote, an industry
that benefits so many. I consider my time well spent and a
contribution to my own personal growth. I am very appreciative of
this acknowledgement and Im humbled to be named among the group
that was chosen.
Influential People of 2011 list and I was truly honoured to be
selected as one of the recipients. In the past, this list has
included prominent Albertans including Premier Ed Stelmach, Ron
Liepert and OSDGs current Executive Director, Ken Chapman. This
year is no different with people such as Stephen Harper, Patrick
Daniel and Elizabeth Cannon. The list is quite diverse with
individuals of every age and from various sectors and industries
all with one commonality; making Alberta a great place to call
home. My life in Alberta has provided me with many opportunities to
benefit this province as well as an industry that I so strongly
believe in. The article went as far as to title me an Oil Sands
Evangelist as I spend my time criss-crossing the continent in an
effort to spread affection for the oil sands. I have not found it
difficult at all to get involved with, and promote, an industry
that benefits so many. I consider my time well spent and a
contribution to my own personal growth. I am very appreciative of
this acknowledgement and Im humbled to be named among the group
that was chosen.
Still Going Strong
I often refer to the results of The Energy Resources
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
The TEAM Principle - Podcast 3
In the third edition of the Setting the Record Straight
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
New Numbers Backing Positive Economic Impacts
As my readers know, Ive been on the road for the past three
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
years promoting an industry that I am passionate about because it
benefits so many. A topic I am sure to highlight during my speaking
tour is the positive economic impacts of the oil sands industry. Im
pleased to tell you the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
released a report on May 16, showing oil sands production ramping
up from the current 1.7 million bpd to 2.1 million bpd by 2015, 4.8
million by 2030 and 4.9 million by 2035. What does this mean? More
money, more jobs, more contribution to the GDP than even the large
contributions previously forecast. All of this is great news. CERIs
report has two main themes: the impact of oil sands development on
Canadian provincial and national economies and the ripple effects
on U.S. state and federal economies. Over the next 25 years, $2.077
trillion will be invested in building and maintaining the oil
sands. That includes $253 billion in initial capital for
construction and $1.8 trillion for operation, maintenance and
sustaining capital. In terms of jobs, the oil sands currently
support 75,000 jobs in Canada with this growing to over 900,000 in
2035. Do the math. Thats 825,000 more jobs (both directly and
indirectly related to oil sands); 825,000 people with work, and
there is nothing that gives an individual more dignity and
self-respect than a job. It may also surprise you that our friends
to the south actually receive the second largest economic impact
from Albertas oil sands after the province itself. In the United
States, new jobs are expected to leap from 21,000 in 2010 to
465,000 by 2035. Over this 25-year period, the total GDP impact as
a result of new oil sands projects is estimated to be $2.1 trillion
for Canada, and $521 billion for the U.S. These are remarkable
numbers. This is why I am proud to be a part of Canadas dynamic oil
sands industry; an industry thats delivering large-scale economic
growth while providing reliable, affordable energy to North
American businesses and families alike. I know that our industry
will continue to play a major role in providing economic stability
through responsible development of Canadas greatest resource. If
you have any comments, please be sure to leave them for me. And, if
you want to see the full CERI report (a long but informative read),
you can do so here.
Monday, December 26, 2011
5 tips on safely selling your gift cards
You don't have to dump gift cards you can't use. Some
websites will pay for your plastic.
websites will pay for your plastic.
6 tips for a fabulously free vacation
Follow this road map for finding freebies to lighten your
vacation travel tab.
vacation travel tab.
10 tax moves to make before the end of the year
As 2011 winds down, make these tax moves now to cut your next
tax bill.
tax bill.
18 cents in interest? Time to act
Even if you need your investment to be liquid and safe, you
can earn better yields.
can earn better yields.
How to have many happy gift returns
Looking to exchange holiday gifts for what you really want?
Here's how.
Here's how.
College loans: Graduate then consolidate?
Bogged down by college debt? A financial aid guru weighs in
on loan consolidation.
on loan consolidation.
Drain retirement fund to pay debt?
Cut spending rather than tap retirement savings to pay off
credit card debt.
credit card debt.
Safe places to stash cash in an uncertain world
When markets fall, where can investors duck for cover? Safe
havens exist.
havens exist.
4 trusty new cars with lower ownership costs
It's not what buyers think of when picking a new car, but
these models are easy on the wallet.
these models are easy on the wallet.
Video: Frugalize your groceries
Planning, clipping and budgeting can save you money on your
food bill.
food bill.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Video: Ways to save money on food preservation
Lengthen the life of your food and broaden your budget with
proper food preservation.
proper food preservation.
6 cheap easy ways to donate to charity
Don't have a big chunk of change to donate this season?
Giving a little still counts a lot for a charity.
Giving a little still counts a lot for a charity.
Condos beat town houses and vice versa
Which is better: a condo or a town house? Consider these
factors before making a decision.
factors before making a decision.
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